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2619 Amendments of Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL

Amendment 202 #

2023/2114(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas enlargement is also a major challenge for EU’s financial sustainability, in particular regarding cohesion and agriculture policies; whereas the current and the nex as well as other EU programs and EU-wide solutions; whereas many of the shortcomings and inadequacies in the current mMultiannual fFinancial fFrameworks should be strength are inherent in its logic and design, where predictability of spending drives decisions on structure and amounts and curbs flexibility; whereas there has been a gradual decrease of the EU budget as a percentage of EU gross national income (GNI) and an excessive focus on capping overall spending at roughly 1 % of EU GNI; whereas this has prevented considerablythe Union from delivering on its agreed political ambitions and deprived it of the ability to respond swiftly to crises and emerging needs; whereas the current and the next multiannual financial framework should be properly constructed and significantly strengthened to enable EU enlargement; whereas this financial groundwork must be in place before enlargement takes place;
2023/11/20
Committee: AFETAFCO
Amendment 445 #

2023/2114(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that enlargement is a major financial challenge for the EU, in particular regarding cohesion and agriculture policies as well as other EU programs and EU- wide solutions; point out that this challenge cannot be met without a larger EU budget andproperly constructed and funded MFF so that the design of the EU budget enables the Union to take on new tasks and functions while continuing to deliver on agreed programmes and political priorities; further stresses that sufficient new own resources are needed to meet enlargement challenge; notes that thisenlargement adds to other growing demands on EU funding in the fields of financial stability, strategic autonomy, health, energy, decarbonisation, digital, research and defence and security; expects the trend towards a more diversified EU expenditure landscape to continue as the scope and depth of EU cooperation progresses; underlines that such financial reforms must be discussed in parallel with the ongoing accession negotiations and adopted before enlargement takes place; defends its position that the current and future multiannual financial frameworks should be strengthened considerably to enable EU enlargement, architecture should be properly constructed and the funding significantly strengthened to enable EU enlargement, without endangering other EU programmes and political priorities and that this financial groundwork must be in place before enlargement takes place;
2023/11/20
Committee: AFETAFCO
Amendment 15 #

2023/2063(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Takes note of the proposed reform of the economic governance framework of the Union; believes that the new framework should ensure clear and flexible implementation and provide the adequate fiscal space for Member States to invest in the EU’s strategic priorities; recalls its position that an EU-level permanent crisis instrumentfiscal capacity will contribute to ensuring a sufficiently high level of strategic investment and an appropriate fiscal stance at the aggregate level;
2024/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2023/2063(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the success of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) in supporting the recovery of EU economies and notes its positive impact on the implementation of the country-specific recommendations and on investments in EU priorities; welcomes the fact that most Member States have submitted revised national plans, including REPowerEU chapters; stresses that investments in line with European objectives, notably those of the RRF and REPowerEU, should be treated favourably for the calculation of excessive debt; considers that the EU should build on the success of the Next Generation EU, the RRF and the Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE) instrument for future EU instruments to respond to arising challenges;
2024/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2023/2063(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the substantial increase in interest rates has driven up the borrowing costs for the European Recovery Instrument (EURI); reiterates, therefore, its call for progress on the introduction of new own resourcesthe introduction of genuine new own resources such as a financial transaction tax and a financial contribution linked to the corporate sector or a new common corporate tax base; strongly supports the Commission proposal for a EURI instrument outside the ceilings of the multiannual financial framework to cover the excess costs for interest payments;
2024/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 35 #

2023/2063(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the Parliament’s role to be fully involved in the reform of the economic governance framework as well as the future conduct of economic governance in the EU, including in the establishment and management of fiscal instruments; recalls that Parliament's role ind the European Semester toshould be strengthened.
2024/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2023/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Holds that the EU budget’s investment policy and its multiannual programming are a potentially stabilising factor, ensuring that certain long-term investments that enhance growth, promote convergence and boost employment are not affected by the volatility of economic cycles and national downturns;
2023/09/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2023/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the own resources system alreadyof the Union includes mechanisms that can be considered modest automatic stabilisers during asymmetrical crises, namely the value added tax-based own resource and the gross national income- based own resource;
2023/09/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2023/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. ConcedeRegrets that the EU, because of its restricted competences regarding direct taxation and social policies, as well as the limited size of its general budget, does not currently have effective and immediate ways of combating inequality and poverty risk, including through redistributingon of income between individual taxpayers or private households in times of crisis, and ensuring sufficient means to respond to crises and their social and economic effects;
2023/09/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2023/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Warns against taxation mechanisms that, if set up at the wrong level, might result in capital flight, with investments and other revenues flowing outside the EUDraws attention to the need for taxation mechanisms at European level to be appropriately designed, to avoid possible capital flight;
2023/09/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 19 #

2023/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Asks for a portion of any revenue generated by permanent taxation mechanisms set up at EU level to be introduced as own resources, in order to further improve the stabilisation function of the EU budget and fund EU policy priorities; considers that the Commission and the Council should continually assess whether any revenue stemming from new temporary crisis taxation mechanisms should enter the EU budget as own resources or other revenue;
2023/09/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2023/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that windfall profits do not correspond to any regular profits that large firms would or could have expected to obtain under normal circumstances, had unpredictable events, such as the recent Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine not taken place; reiterates its support for measures taxing all sectors profiteering off the global crises; stresses that the revenues of windfall profits should benefit consumers and businesses, in particular in support of vulnerable households and SMEs;
2023/09/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2023/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the Commission to urgently proceed with an assessment of an own resource based on a solidarity tax applicable to any company that makes excess profits off crises, including those in the energy, food, financial and pharmaceutical sectors; considers that such an own resource could be based on a higher tax rate for excess corporate profits for large multinationals in the relevant sectors above a certain percentage of global or European annual return;
2023/09/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2023/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Council to explore the possibility of using the EU budget’s expenditure and revenue mechanisms as response instruments and for redistribution purposes during symmetrical and asymmetrical crises, such as through a permanent fiscal capacity for the euro areaUnion, so that the EU budget can better adapt and quickly react to crises and their social and economic effects while ensuring sustainable long-term investment on EU policies.
2023/09/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2023/2029(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls its long-standing position that the Heading 6 ceiling is insufficient to allow the Union to achieve its ambitions on the global stage; stresses, in particular, the need for the EU budget to make a tangible contribution to the reconstruction in Ukraine; calls, therefore, on the Commission to present a revision of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) with an upward revision of the ceiling and sufficient funding for Heading 6, since the current financial programming is insufficient for the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) and for the geopolitical ambitions of the European Union;
2023/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2023/2029(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the financial programming of Heading 6 has been frontloaded for the current MFF, accounting for 17 billion for the current year, and will be reduced down to 14.6 billion for 2026, together with major negative impact of the current striking inflation, further affects the ability of EU budget to deliver on the EU external action in the coming years;
2023/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2023/2029(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission to provide detailed figuRegrets that, for 2021, the shares onf the implementation of the horizontal objectives, in particular on climate and migration; recalls that the Commission must respect the horizontalcommitted amount contributing to the migration and forced displacement targets was defin14%, exceed in Regulation (EU) 2021/9471 ; _________________ 1 Regulation (EU) 2021/947 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 June 2021 establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe, amending and repealing Decision No 466/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulation (EU) 2017/1601 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 480/2009 (OJ L 209, 14.6.2021, p. 1).g largely the 10% target, and that the share of the committed amounts contributing to climate objectives was 18,5%, drastically below the 30% target; urges the Commission to provide detailed figures on the implementation of the horizontal objectives and the programmation for the remaining period, in particular on climate and migration;
2023/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2023/2029(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls at least 85 % of new actions implemented under the NDICI should have gender equality as a principal or a significant objective and at least 5 % of those actions should have gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment as a principal objective;
2023/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2023/2029(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Recalls that the Commission must respect the horizontal targets as defined in Regulation (EU) 2021/947[1a] and urges the Commission to present a strategy to respect the horizontal targets and for catching-up on the existing gaps; _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2021/947 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 June 2021 establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe, amending and repealing Decision No 466/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulation (EU) 2017/1601 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 480/2009 (OJ L 209, 14.6.2021, p. 1).
2023/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2023/2029(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Underlines that the Union should support civil society organisations in order to pursue the values, interests and objectives of the Union; is concerned that the support from the thematic programme towards Civil Society Organisation will be reduced for the remaining period;
2023/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2023/2029(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the recent Macro- financial assistances adopted to support several countries and notably Ukraine to face the consequences of the Russian’s aggression in Ukraine; regrets the lack of information given to the budgetary authorities on the management the financing of the interest costs of the MFA; worries that the current financing of the interest costs of the MFA through the mobilisation of the NDICI cushion, rather than through fresh appropriations, risk to exhaust most of, if not all, the NDICI cushion for the remaining period, leaving the NDICI with no ability to respond to unforeseen challenges, and therefore, underlines the need to find sustainable long-term financing solutions, while preserving the ability to cope with future challenges;
2023/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2023/2029(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Regrets the lack for clarity on the financing for the new Global Gateway strategy and recalls that such new initiatives should be financed through fresh appropriations and the related upward revision of the ceiling for Heading 6;
2023/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2023/2029(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the new status of candidate countries for Ukraine and Moldova, and notes that both will require further financial and technical assistance, including to enhance the countries’ resilience and prevent and counter hybrid threats; calls on the Commission to put forward proposals to include Ukraine and Moldova on the list of beneficiaries of the Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA III), which would reduce the pressure lying on the NDICI;
2023/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 189 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The support under the Facility should be provided to meet general and specific objectives, based on established criteria and with clear payment conditions. The general objectives of the Facility should be to accelerate regional economic integration, progressive integration with the Union single market, upward socio- economic convergence of Western Balkans economies and alignment with Union values, laws, rules, standards, policies and practices with a view to Union membership. The Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to fundamentals of the enlargement process, including rule of law, public procurement and State aid control, public finance management and fight against corruption. These objectives should be pursued in a mutually reinforcing manner.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 208 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the principles of equality and non- discrimination, as elaborated in the Union of Equality strategies. It should promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, and seek to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights in line with the EU Gender Action Plans and relevant Council conclusions and international conventions. Furthermore, the Regulation should be implemented in full respect of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The implementation of the Facility should be in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in its investments and technical assistance.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 239 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) The implementation of the Facility for Western Balkans should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised set of targeted reforms and investment priorities in each Western Balkans Beneficiary (a Reform Agenda), providing a framework for boosting inclusive socio- economic growth, clearly articulated and aligned with Union accession requirements. The Reform Agenda will serve as an overarching framework to achieve the objectives of this Facility.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 274 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45 a (new)
(45a) The Commission should ensure that the financial interests of the Union are effectively protected under the Facility. To this end, an independent Audit Board should be set up to provide the Commission with information on possible mismanagement of funds. The Audit Board should be subject to the reporting obligations to EPPO, in accordance with Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1939. Such information should be made available to OLAF and EPPO, when applicable, and where appropriate to the relevant Western Balkans Beneficiary authorities. The Commission, with the assistance of the Union delegations, should be entitled to perform checks on how the Western Balkans Beneficiary implement funds along the whole project life cycle. The Commission should be provided with sufficient funding and human resources to perform the audit and checks. The Audit Board should ensure regular dialogue and cooperation with the European Court of Auditors.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 290 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The Facility shall provide assistance to the Western Balkans for the delivery of inclusive socio-economic reforms and investments to implement their respective Reform Agendas, as set out in Chapter III. The Facility should also contribute to fighting poverty, tackling unemployment and lead to quality job creation.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 328 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling, and employment policies, including youth employment;
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 336 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law, democracy, the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including fundamental labour rights, through promoting an independent judiciary, reinforced security, the fight against fraud, corruption, organised crime and money laundering and terrorism financing, aggressive tax planning, tax avoidance, tax evasion and tax fraud; compliance with international law; strengthen freedom of media and academic freedom and an enabling environment for civil society; foster social dialogue; promote gender equality, non- discrimination and tolerance, to and civil society involvement and ensure that capacities of stakeholders, including social partners and local authorities, are strengthened; promote gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the overall empowerment of women and girls, non- discrimination and tolerance, rights of persons with disabilities and ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of persons belonging to all minorities;
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 355 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Cooperation under the Facility shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles, across all modalities, namely ownership of development priorities by the Bbeneficiaries, a focus on results, inclusive partnerships with local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and voluntary associations, transparency and mutual accountability. The cooperation shall be based on effective and efficient resources allocation and use.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 366 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity and environmental protection, human rights, democracy, gender equality and, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. They shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided bycompatible with the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 377 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and the Beneficiaries, shall contribute to the implementation of Union commitments to increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by promotingthrough the implementation and reinforcement of internal control systems and anti-fraud policies, and by compulsory making information on the volume and allocation of assistance available through web-based databasesa single web-portal, and shall ensure that data is comparable and can be easily accessed, shared and published.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 388 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Preconditions for the support under the Facility shall be that the Beneficiaries continue to uphold and respect effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi- party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to all minorities. Another pre-condition shall be that Serbia and Kosovo engage constructively in the normalisation of their relations with a view to fully implementing all their respective obligations stemming from the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation and its Implementation Annex as well as all past Dialogue Agreements and engage in negotiations on the Comprehensive Agreement on normalisation of relations.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 398 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall monitor the fulfilment of the preconditions set out in paragraph 1 before funds are released to Beneficiaries under the Facility and throughout the period of the support provided under the Facility taking duly into account the latest Enlargement Package. The Commission may adopt a decision concluding that some of these preconditions are not met, and in particular, in such cases, should withhold the release of funds referred to in Article 21, irrespective of the fulfilment of payment conditions referred to in Article 16(3).
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 439 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point g a (new)
(ga) to provide a similar level of access to information and authority to carry out on-the-spot controls as the Commission and the Court of Auditors to the Audit Board;
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 470 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an explanation of the extent to which the measures are expected to contribute to climate and environmental objectivesensure tangible progress towards EU social and economic standards, reduce inequalities and reinforce social cohesion;
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 476 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) an explanation of the Beneficiary’s system and planned measures to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption, high-level corruption and conflicts of interests and to enforce State aid control rules, and the proposed measures to address existing deficiencies in the first years of the implementation of the Reform Agenda;
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 478 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) an explanation of the extent to which the measures are expected to contribute to: - the transition of the Beneficiaries towards sustainable, climate-neutral and climate resilient and inclusive economies by improving regional connectivity, making progress on the twin transition of green and digital, including biodiversity, and boosting innovation, education and skills and the wider labour market; - gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, including the protection and promotion of women’s and girls’ rights in line with EU Gender Action Plans and relevant Council conclusions and international conventions;
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 482 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
(fb) an explanation on how the measures are compatible with the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’;
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 489 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the relevance, comprehensiveness and appropriateness of each Beneficiary’s Reform Agenda or, where applicable, any amendment to that Agenda, without undue delay. When carrying out its assessment, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Beneficiary concerned, and may make observations or, seek additional information or request modifications.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 491 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) whether the Reform Agenda can be expected to accelerate progress towards bridging the socio-economic gap between the Beneficiary and the Union, and thereby enhances their economic, social and environmental development and, supports the convergence towards the Union’s standards reduces inequalities and reinforces social cohesion;
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 495 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) whether the Reform Agenda is expected to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, and seeks to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights in line with the EU Gender Action Plans and relevant Council conclusions and international conventions;
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 497 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
(cb) whether the measures included in Reform Agenda are compatible with the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 534 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) insert all information related to project implementation, in particular concerning performance and financial implementation in an interoperable information system provided by the Commission;
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 536 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) (db) for the purpose of audit, control and discharge: (i) to maintain, and ensure access by the competent Union audit and control institutions and bodies: - detailed records on the implementation measures adopted, including information on national award procedures and contracts with intermediaries and recipients, indicating if applicable the total amount of any national co- financing, other national contributions, or other contributions under the Western Balkans Facility or under other Union funds; and - evidence showing the correlation between the grants, non- repayable financial support or loans received and the costs incurred for the achievement of indicators.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 540 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22a Audit Board 1. The Commission shall establish an Audit Board before the submission by the Western Balkans Beneficiaries of the first payment request. 2. The Audit Board shall be composed of independent members appointed by the Commission. Representatives of Member States and other donors may be invited by the Commission to participate in the activities of the Audit Board. 3. The Audit Board shall exercise its functions in complete objectivity and operate in compliance with applicable international practices and standards. It shall act without prejudice to the powers of the Commission, OLAF, the Court of Auditors and the EPPO. 4. The Audit Board shall ensure regular dialogue and cooperation with the European Court of Auditors, as well with the Supreme Audit Institutions of the Western Balkans Countries. 5. In carrying out their duties, the Audit Board, its members and its staff shall neither seek nor take instructions from the Beneficiaries’ governments or any institution, body, office or agency. Strong guarantees of independence shall apply for the selection of its staff, management and budget. 6. The Audit Board shall assist the Commission in fighting mismanagement of Union funding under the Facility and in particular fraud, corruption, conflict of interests and irregularities incurred in relation to any amount spent to achieve the objectives of the Facility. 7. For that purpose, the Audit Board shall regularly report to the Commission and the relevant committees of the European Parliament and the Council, and transmit to the Commission without delay any information it obtains or is made aware of, on any identified cases of, or serious concerns in relation to, mismanagement of public funding incurred in relation with any amount spent to achieve the objectives of the Facility, including its performance. In accordance with Article 24(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the Audit Board shall report to the EPPO any criminal conduct in respect of which the latter could exercise its competence. In addition, the Audit Board shall adopt recommendations to the Beneficiaries on all cases where in its view competent Beneficiaries’ authorities have not taken the necessary steps to prevent, detect and correct fraud, corruption, conflict of interests and irregularities that have affected or seriously risk affecting the sound financial management of the expenditure financed under the Facility and in all cases where it identifies weaknesses affecting the design and functioning of the control system put in place by the Beneficiaries’ authorities. The Beneficiaries shall implement such recommendations without undue delay, or provide a justification on why it has not done so. The reports of, and information from, the Audit Board shall also be sent to OLAF, and where applicable to the EPPO, and may be shared with the relevant Beneficiaries’ authorities, especially in case they need to take steps to prevent, detect and correct fraud, corruption, conflict of interests and irregularities, , as well as to investigate and prosecute criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union. 8. The Audit Board shall have access to information, databases and registries required to carry out its tasks. The facility agreement referred to in Article 9 shall define rules and details for the access to relevant information by the Audit Board and the provision of relevant information by the Beneficiaries to the Audit Board. 9. The Audit Board may assist the Commission in supporting the Beneficiaries with capacity building activities in the field of fight against mismanagement of public funding. 10. The functioning of the Audit Board shall be funded under Article 6 paragraph 2 (b), including the funding for the appointed independent external auditor.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 544 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24a WBF Scoreboard 1. The Commission shall establish a WBF scoreboard (the ‘Scoreboard’), which shall display the progress of the implementation of the reform agendas of the beneficiaries in each of objectives referred to in Article 3. The Scoreboard shall constitute the performance reporting system of the Facility. 2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 26 to supplement this Regulation by defining the detailed elements of the Scoreboard with a view to displaying the progress of the implementation of the Facility as referred to in paragraph 1. 3. The Scoreboard shall be operational by December 2024 and shall be continuously updated by the Commission, as soon as performance information and other essential documents described in article 24a.4 become available. The Scoreboard shall be made publicly available on a website or internet portal. 4. The Scoreboard shall also present the key documents, such as the Reform Agenda’s, the Commission’s assessments of the Reform Agenda’s, the payment requests from the Beneficiaries, the Commission’s assessment of the fulfilment of payment conditions, the implementing decision of the reform agenda’s and the decisions authorising the release of funds.
2024/02/16
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 184 #

2023/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
(51) The commitment appropriations and corresponding payment appropriations from the Ukraine Reserve should be mobilised annually in the budget over and above the ceilings of the Multiannual Financial Framework. In order to effectively allow the budgetary authority oversight and freedom of action, the Ukraine Reserve should be composed of at least three additional budgetary lines, corresponding to each of the pillars in which the proposal is structured.
2023/09/07
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 333 #

2023/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The sum of the resources made available pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not exceed EUR 50 000 000 000 for the period 2024 to 2027. The amounts shall be mobilised annually in the budget over and above the ceilings of the Multiannual Financial Framework by the budgetary authority. The nomenclature of the Ukraine Reserve shall be composed of additional budgetary lines, corresponding to each of the pillars in which the proposal is structured.
2023/09/07
Committee: AFETBUDG
Amendment 125 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The STEP should identify resources which should be implemented within the existing Union programmes and funds, the InvestEU, Horizon Europe, European Defence Fund and Innovation Fund. This should be accompanied by providing additional funding of EUR 103 billion. Of this, EUR 5 billion should be used to increase the endowment of the Innovation Fund46 and EUR 34,2 billion to increase the total amount of the EU guarantee available for the EU compartment under the InvestEU Regulation to EUR 710,5 billion,47 taking into account the relevant provisioning rate. EUR 0.51,3 billion should be made available to increase the financial envelope under the Horizon Europe Regulation,48 which should be amended accordingly; and EUR 1.2,5 billion to the European Defence Fund.49 _________________ 46 Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32). 47 Regulation (EU) 2021/523 establishing the InvestEU Programme (OJ L 107, 26.3.2021, p. 30). 48 Regulation (EU) 2021/695 establishing Horizon Europe (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1). 49 Regulation (EU) 2021/697 establishing the European Defense Fund (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 149.)
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 134 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) To that end, it should be possible to rely on assessments made for the purposes of other Union programmes in accordance with Articles 126 and 127 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046,52 in order to reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries of Union funds and encourage investment in priority technologies. Provided they comply with the provisions of the RRF Regulation,53 Member States should consider including actions awarded the Sovereignty Seal when preparing their recovery and resilience plans and when proposamending their Recovering and Resilience Plans and when deciding on investment projects to be financed from its share of the Modernisation Fund. The Sovereignty Seal should also be taken into account by the Commission in the context of the procedure provided for in Article 19 of the EIB Statute and of the policy check laid down in Article 23 of the InvestEU Regulation. In addition, the implementing partners should be required to examine projects having been awarded the Sovereignty Seal in case they fall within their geographic and activity scope in accordance with Article 26(5) of that Regulation. Authorities in charge of programmes falling under STEP should also be encouraged to consider support for strategic projects identified in accordance with the Net Zero Industry and the Critical Raw Materials Acts that are within the scope of Article 2 of the Regulation and for which rules on cumulative funding may apply. _________________ 52 Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1). 53 Regulation (EU) 2021/241 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17).
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 145 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) While the STEP relies on the reprogramming and reinforcement of existing programmes for supporting strategic investments, it is also an important element for testing the feasibility and preparation of new interventions as a critical step towards a fully-fledged European Sovereignty Fund. The evaluation in 2025 will assess the relevance of the actions undertaken and serve as basis for assessing the need for an upscaling of the support towards strategic sectors in the post-2027 multiannual financial framework.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 153 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Directive 2003/87/EC54 should be amended to allow for additional financing with a financial envelope for the period 2024-2027 of EUR 5 billion. The Innovation Fund supports investments in innovative low-carbon technologies, which is a scope that is to be covered by the STEP. The increase in volume of the Innovation Fund should therefore allow to provide financing responding to the objective of supporting the development or manufacturing in the Union of critical clean technologies. In line with the objectives of ensuring social, territorial and economic cohesion and promoting the Single Market, and in order to support the green transition and the development of clean technologies throughout the Union, the additional financial envelope should be made available through calls for proposals open to entities from Member States whose average GDP per capita is below the EU average of the EU-27 measured in purchasing power standards (PPS) and calculated on the basis of Union figures for the period 2015-2017. _________________ 54 Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 161 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The scope of support of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1755 of the European Parliament and of the Council, should also be extended to cover investments in strategic sectors and clean technologies contributing to the objectives of the STEP. Member States should have the possibility to transfer all or part of their provisional allocation from the resources of the BAR to the ERDF, provided that they are to support productive investments, which can make a significant contribution to the development of less developed and transition regions, as well as in more developed regions of Member States with a GDP per capita below the EU average, including in those regions and local communities that are most adversely affected by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union. The investments contributing to the objectives of the STEP to be funded under the ERDF and the BAR can serve similar purposes and have similar content since both aim ultimately to allow reinforcing Europe’s overall capacity to strengthen its position in certain sectors through providing access to Member States for such investments, thus counteracting the risk of increasing disparities and mitigating negative impacts on economic, social and territorial cohesion.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 172 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) InvestEU is the EU flagship programme to boost investment, especially the green and digital transition, by providing demand-driven financing, including through blending mechanisms, and technical assistance. Such approach contributes to crowd in additional public and private capital. Given the high market demand of InvestEU guarantee, the EU compartment of InvestEU should be reinforced to correspond to the objectives of the STEP. This will, among other things, reinforce InvestEU’s existing possibility to invest in projects forming part of an IPCEI, within the identified critical technology sectors. In addition, Member States are encouraged to contribute to the InvestEU Member State compartment to support financial products in line with the STEP objectives, without prejudice to applicable State aid rules. It should be possible for Member States to include as a measure in their recovery and resilience plans a cash contribution for the purpose of the Member State compartment of InvestEU to support objectives of the STEP. That additional contribution to support objectives of the STEP could reach up to 6% of their recovery and resilience plan’s total financial allocation to the Member State compartment of InvestEU. Additional flexibility and clarifications should also be introduced to better pursue the objectives of the STEP. ly, Member States should be able to take the unused RRF loans in order to make cash contributions to their Member State compartments of InvestEU to support objectives of the STEP. Additional flexibility and clarifications should also be introduced to better pursue the objectives of the STEP. In general, the Commission and all authorities in charge of programmes falling under STEP should be encouraged to ensure consistency, coherence, complementarity and synergy among sources of funding with the STEP objectives
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 174 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) The legal deadline for Member States to request loan support under the RRF expired on 31 August 2023. In light of the requests submitted until the deadline, around EUR 93 billion would remain unused and should be devoted to the objectives of the STEP. According to the EURI Regulation, loans need to be granted to Member States no later than 31 December 2023. Given the tight timetable, a speedy granting procedure should be established for those Member States willing to take the loans. As a counterpart, Member States will use the proceeds of the loan to provide cash contributions to the Member State compartment of InvestEU to support objectives of the STEP, which implies that the funds would be under the control of the EIB.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 176 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation, and its European Innovation Council (EIC) provides for support for innovations with potential breakthrough and disruptive nature with scale-up potential that may be too risky for private investors. Additional flexibility should be provided for under Horizon Europe, so that the EIC Accelerator can provide equity- only support to non-bankable SMEs, including start-ups, and non-bankable SMEs and small mid-caps, carrying out innovation in the technologies supported by the STEP and regardless of whether they previously received other types of support from the EIC Accelerator. The implementation of the EIC Fund is currently limited to a maximum investment amount of EUR 15 million except in exceptional cases and cannot accommodate follow-on financing rounds or larger investment amounts. Allowing for equity- only support for non-bankable SMEs and small mid-caps would address the existing market gap with investments needs in the range of EUR 15 to 50 million. Moreover, experience has shown that the amounts committed for the EIC Pilot under Horizon2020 are not fully used. These unused funds should be made available for the purposes of the EIC Accelerator under Horizon Europe. Research decommitments according to Article 15(3) of the Financial Regulation, as a result of total or partial non-implementation of research projects, should also be channelled to STEP objectives. The Horizon Europe Regulation should also be amended to reflect the increased envelope for the European Defence Fund.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 228 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a Union guarantee referred to in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/523 with the indicative amount of EUR 710 500 000 000 That guarantee shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/523;
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 230 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) an amount of EUR 51 300 000 000 in current prices of the financial envelope referred to in point (i) of Article 12(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695. That amount shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/695;
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 239 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) An amount of EUR 12 500 000 000 in current prices of the financial envelope referred to in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/697. That amount shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/697.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 303 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – subsection a – point 8 – sixth subparagraph
In addition to the allowances referred to in the first to fifth subparagraphs of this paragraph, the Innovation Fund shall also implement a financial envelope for the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2027 of EUR 5 000 000 000 in current prices for supporting investments contributing to the STEP objective referred to in Article 2, point (a)(ii) of Regulation .../...63 [STEP Regulation]. This financial envelope shall be made available to support investments only in Member States whose average GDP per capita is below the EU average of the EU-27 measured in purchasing power standards (PPS) and calculated on the basis of Union figures for the period 2015-2017 to promote convergence and territorial cohesion in the Union. _________________ 63 Regulation …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council … [insert full title and OJ reference].
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 314 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4
when they contribute to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation .../... [STEP Regulation] under specific objective under PO 1 set out in Article 3(1), first subparagraph, point (a)(vi) or to the specific objective under PO 2 set out in point (b)(ix) of that subparagraph, in less developed and transition regions, as well as more developed regions in Member States whose average GDP per capita is below the EU average of the EU-27 measured in purchasing power standards (PPS) and calculated on the basis of Union figures for the period 2015-2017.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 339 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2021/523
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – first subparagraph
The EU guarantee for the purposes of the EU compartment referred to in Article 9(1), point (a), shall be EUR 336 652 310 073 in current prices. It shall be provisioned at the rate of 40 %. The amount referred to in Article 35(3), first subparagraph, point (a), shall be also taken into account for contributing to the provisioning resulting from that provisioning rate.;
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 341 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/523
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – fourth subparagraph
(aa) In paragraph 1, the following new fourth subparagraph is inserted: 'An additional amount of the EU guarantee may also be provided in the form of cash by Member States to the Member State compartment of InvestEU to support objectives of the STEP. In particular, loans granted to Member States pursuant to Article 33a of Regulation 2021/241 [RRF Regulation] shall be provided for these purposes.'
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 344 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2021/523
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – second subparagraph
An amount of EUR 218 827 310 073 in current prices of the amount referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 of this Article shall be allocated for the objectives referred to in Article 3(2).;
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 347 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/523
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – subparagraph (new)
(4a) In Article 9(1), a new subparagraph is added in point (b): 'The additional amount provided by a Member State in the form of cash under the fourth subparagraph of Article 4(1) shall be earmarked for projects contributing to the objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation .../... [STEP Regulation].'
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 348 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/523
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point h (new)
(4b) In Article 10, a new point (h) is inserted in paragraph 3: '(h) any contribution in the form of cash to the Member State compartment made with the proceeds of RRF loans pursuant to Article 33a of Regulation 2021/241 [RRF Regulation]'
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 349 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/523
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b – item viii (new)
(5a) In Article 11(1) a new item (viii) is inserted in point (b): '(viii) monitoring the implementation and the consistency with the NRRPs of the STEP projects financed with the proceeds of RRF loans.'
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 354 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/523
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. At least 75 % of the EU guarantee under the EU compartment as referred to in Article 4(1), first subparagraph, amounting to at least EUR 25 237 489 232 554, shall be granted to the EIB Group. The EIB Group shall provide an aggregate financial contribution amounting to at least EUR 6 309 8872 308 138. That contribution shall be provided in a manner and form that facilitates the implementation of the InvestEU Fund and the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 15(2).;
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 356 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/523
Article 13 – paragraph 7 – second subparagraph
(6a) In article 13(7), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: 'Contracts between the implementing partner and the final recipient or the financial intermediary or other entity referred to in point (a) of Article 16(1) under the EU guarantee referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 4(2) shall be signed at the latest two years after the approval of the relevant financing or investment operation by the implementing partner. In other cases, contracts between the implementing partner and the final recipient or the financial intermediary or other entity referred to in point (a) of Article 16(1) shall be signed by 31 December 2028.'
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 374 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EU) 2021/523
Annex I – point (e)
(e) up to EUR 710 500 000 000 for objectives referred to in Article 3(2), point (e).
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 379 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2021/695
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027 shall be EUR 86 67 423 000 000 in current prices for the specific programme referred to in point (a) of Article 1(2) and for the EIT and EUR 910 453 000 000 in current prices for the specific programme referred to in point (c) of Article 1(2).
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 380 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – introductory part
Regulation (EU) 2021/695
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c
(b) in paragraph 2, points (b) and (c) areis replaced by the following: ‘(c) EUR 13 237 000 000 for Pillar III 'Innovative Europe' for the period 2021 to 2027, of which: (i) EUR 10 052 000 000 for the EIC; (ii) EUR 459 000 000 for European innovation ecosystems; (iii) EUR 2 726 000 000 for the EIT;’
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 386 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2021/697
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. In accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695, the financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027 shall be EUR 910 453 000 000 in current prices.
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 390 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, Member States may also propose to include in their recovery and resilience plan, as estimated costs, the amount of the cash contribution for the purpose of the Member State compartment pursuant to the relevant provisions of the InvestEU Regulation exclusively for measures supporting investment operations contributing to the STEP objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation .../...71 [STEP Regulation]. Those costs shall not exceed 6 % of the recovery and resilience plan’s total financial allocation, and the relevant measures, as set out in the recovery and resilience plan, shall respect the requirements of this Regulation. This limitation shall not apply to the cash contributions made pursuant to Article 33a. _________________ 71 Regulation …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council … [insert full title and OJ reference].
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 392 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
New Chapter VII a – Article 33 a (new)
(2a) A new chapter is added: ‘CHAPTER VIIa EXCEPTIONAL USE OF RRF LOANS NOT REQUESTED BY MEMBER STATES Article 33a 1. The difference between the maximum amount available for loan support to Member States in accordance to article 6(1)(b) and the total amount requested by the Member States before 1 September 2023 shall be made available to all Member States for the implementation of investments contributing to the objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation .../... [STEP Regulation] through the Member State compartment of InvestEU. The maximum allocation for each Member State shall be made in accordance to the allocation key defined in Article 11 of this Regulation. 2. Until 31 December 2023, upon request from a Member State, the Commission shall grant the Member State concerned a loan for the purpose referred to in paragraph 1. 3. A Member State may request loan support until 15 December 2023 for the purpose referred to in paragraph 1. 4. The Member State concerned shall use the proceeds of the loan to make a cash contribution to its Member State compartment of InvestEU to support objectives of the STEP, according to article 4(1) of Regulation 2021/523 [InvestEU Regulation].
2023/09/08
Committee: BUDGITRE
Amendment 5 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the need to repay Next Generation EU (NGEU) and the emerging challenges for the EU underline the need to reassess the EU system of own resources, by exploiting the full potential of new genuine own resources to assure sustainable financing of the EU budget in the long-term;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls that the Covid pandemic had major repercussions on the European social fabric and economy, and is posing long-term challenges for our economic and social recovery; considers that the pandemic exposed the important funding needs inside Europe which can be best addressed through common action and joint funding for key policies;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the crucial and growing importance of the EU budget in delivering on virtually all of the EU’s key policy objectives, its flagship programmes and its crisis interventionresponsiveness; underlines the multiple challenges the EU is facing such as building up its strategic autonomy, ending its reliance upon Russian fossil fuels, delivering on the European Pillar of Social Rights, completing the health union and the energy union and financing important common projects such as defence, civil protection and spaceour green transition ambitions, including our climate targets towards net-zero by 2050; considers that all new EU policies and challenges must involve new means and extraadditional fresh resources; reiterates, in this regard, that robust, reliable and resilient financing of the EU budget requires a diversified and enlarged set of own resources; is convinced that there is huge potential in a well-designed reform of the EU own resources not only for strengthening the financing of its budgetary needs, but also for boosting its policy outputs, improving the fiscal equilibrium between the EU and Member States and adding value to overall public finance; recalls that, in an ever-evolving world with new emerging challenges and threats, EU-wide solutions are needed to ensure a level playing field for all Member States in their capacity to support citizens, households and businesses, thereby preserving the integrity of the internal market and preventing its fragmentation or distortion;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 28 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Expresses its high expectations that, with the ETS- and CBAM-based own resources, the long-standing demand for a better linkage of the EU revenue side with environmental policies and the rationale of climate mainstreaming across expenditure and revenue policies will finally become operational; notes that the sectoral negotiations on the CBAM and the ETS have led to an agreement; welcomes the fact that the resulting legal texts in the ETS Directive and the CBAM Regulation remain fully compatible with the own resources proposals; calls for the EU institutions to thoroughly assess the implications regarding the revenue estimations; insists on not using such analyses as a pretext for blocking decision- making; is aware and calls on the Council to move as swiftly as possible in adopting the relevant legal texts; acknowledges, furthermore, that in the very long run, as the process of decarbonisation continues, the yields from the green own resources will diminish;,
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the current reference in the own resources proposal to own resources from the proceeds of the OECD/G20 Pillar One Agreement will have to be updated in line with the multilateral convention and the related EU directive to implement the provisions in the EU Member States in a harmonised manner; is, however, very concerned that the negotiations on the Pillar I reform at global stage remain blocked;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 49 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Member States in the Council to adopt, as soon as possible, the new own resources from the first package of 14 December 2021; worries, however, that the amounts generated by the new own resources will not be sufficient to cover all NGEU repayments and borrowing costs; calls, therefore, on the Commission to come forward with the next batch of proposals ias soon as possible and no later than the third quarter of 2023 at the latest; insists that these proposals take into account the priorities of the European Parliament as outlined in here;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 51 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Urges all actors to continue the efforts to identify fresh and new, preferably, new and genuine, own resources, ands well as other revenue sources for the EU budget with the aim of fully covering the overall expected expenditure for the repayment of the principal and the interest of the funds borrowed under the NGEU and reinforcing the EU budget where the ‘1 % of EU GDP dogma’ is to be abandoned;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 54 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Believes that introducing new own resources beyond the legally binding Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 would achieve lasting benefits, not only in the delivery of Union policies, but also in ensuring the Union’s standing as a credible and smart debt issuer;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 56 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Underlines that the amount of additional EU own resources must be sufficient to not only cover the debt service of the EU-bonds, including the incurring interest charges, but also to sustain and facilitate needed European investments beyond 2026 to finance the digital and green transformation of the EU;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 58 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that the EU revenue side should be used strategically to create incentives for more social and tax justice; underlines that green own resources should be complemented by tax-based own resources from the corporate sector for reasons of sufficiencas well as from the wealthiest individuals and private households for reasons of sufficiency, social and economic equality, fiscal equivalence (those who benefit from the EU and its open markets should also contribute their fair share to its financing) and overall distributional fairness among Member States and sectors;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 61 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new)
Excessive profits in times of crises
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 63 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Recalls that windfall profits do not correspond to any regular profits that large firms would have or could have expected to obtain under normal circumstances had unpredictable events, such as the pandemic and the war in Ukraine not taken place; reiterates its support for measures taxing all sectors profiteering off the global crises; stresses that the revenues of windfall profits should benefit consumers and businesses, in particular to support vulnerable households and SMEs;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 65 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Calls, in this context, on the Commission to urgently come forward with a new own resource linked to the measures recently introduced to redistribute the energy sector's surplus, namely the solidarity levy for the fossil fuel sector and the cap on market revenues, for electricity generators and intermediaries that use inframarginal technologies; proposes that this new own resource would consist of a share of the revenues generated by these levies; recommends that the proceeds of this new own resource are used to finance relief and income support measures for households across the Union;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 67 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11 c. Calls, furthermore, on the Commission to come forward with a new own resource based on a solidarity tax applicable to any company that makes excess profits off crises, including those in the food, financial and pharmaceutical sectors; considers that such an own resource could be based on a higher tax rate for excess corporate profits for large multinationals in the relevant sectors above a certain percentage of global or European annual return; considers that, in the long term, application of such a tax should become a permanent tool of the EU activated when the world faces unexpected crises; calls on the Commission to urgently proceed with an assessment of this type of new own resource and come forward with a concrete proposal;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 73 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Draws attention to the growing repurchase of corporate stock (share buyback) in the EU; calls on the Commission to assess the feasibility of an excise duty for the EU as it would allow to disincentivise this growing practice that rewards shareholders while generating new resources;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 76 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges with regret that any prospects for the introduction of a financial transaction tax under enhanced cooperation have faded away in the course of recent years; insists, nevertheless, that the financial sector be encompassed by the corporate or single market-based own resource initiative, ideally within the BEFIT context;deleted
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 82 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Recalls that in its Report on a Sustainable Europe Investment Plan, Parliament reiterated “its call to all Member States to join the enhanced cooperation framework on the FTT"; considers that if the EU budget was enriched by an additional EUR 57 billion, it would facilitate the repayment of the Next Generation EU debt and would provide increased means to the Union's priorities; stresses that, on its own, the FTT could bring in more than all the other new own resources currently being negotiated, while being a popular social justice solution; underlines that, since it was proposed by the European Commission in 2011, it has already been the subject of all necessary impact assessments for its proper implementation; recalls that the impact assessments carried out by the European Commission state that only one year is needed between a political agreement on the FTT and the actual inflow of new resources for the EU budget; recalls, also, that, in the December 2020 MFF package, the European Commission noted that "discussions on the Financial Transaction Tax under enhanced cooperation are ongoing with a view of their finalisation by the end of 2022";
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 89 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Urges, in this respect, the Commission and the Member States involved in the negotiations on the enhanced cooperation to do their utmost to reach an agreement on the FTT before the end of June 2023; encourages the rest of the Members States to join;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 99 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
EU ‘fair border tax’deleted
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 103 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Deplores the fact that the production chains for certain products and items entering the EU single market involve workers from third countries who do not receive a decent wage and, in some cases, live in extreme poverty; points out that importing such commodities into the EU leads to unfair competition (‘social dumping’) with goods produced in the EU where strict regulations and high standards apply; is very concerned by the inhumane living conditions of the poorest people worldwide; calls, in this regard, for the EU to live up to its promises in terms of sustainable standards and human development;deleted
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 106 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Calls, therefore, for the establishment of a ‘fair border tax’ requiring companies importing goods into the EU to pay a levy for any workers in their global supply chain who are paid a daily wage that is insufficient to allow them to escape absolute poverty, as characterised by international organisations; underlines that any company importing into the EU single market products made by workers paid less than a fixed poverty threshold would have to pay a duty amounting to the difference between this threshold and the salary their workers receive;deleted
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 112 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that the EU ‘fair border tax’ would incentivise companies operating in the EU to raise salaries in their global supply chains and thus improve living conditions for workers in third countries and drive reform in countries with poor labour standards and regulations, while ensuring that European consumers do not contribute to extreme exploitation; notes that the competitiveness of companies producing in the EU could improve under this mechanism; points out that this mechanism should comply with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, in particular Article XX(b) for the protection of human life or health;deleted
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 123 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that several taxation options are conceivable for crypto-assets, such as a tax on capital gains resulting from crypto-asset activities (based on a uniform levy rate for all EU Member States), a tax on crypto-asset transactions or a tax on the mining and trading of crypto-assets determined according to their electricity consumption and environmental impact; calls on the Commission to assess the impact of these options on the European crypto-asset market, to estimate potential revenues and to come forward with a concrete proposal;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 128 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Considers that a Single Market levy could be considered as a viable alternative to the Pillar I OECD own resource; considers, furthermore, that such a levy would be in the form of a tax on the participation of companies in the single market and could be implemented according to a small share of yearly profits or turnover (with variation according to the size of companies’ turnover, with big multinational companies charged the most, while small companies would be exempted); calls on the Commission to assess and come forward with a concrete proposal in this respect;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 129 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Observes, moreover, that the expansion of the data economy in Europe has led to a steep increase in data traffic, especially during the pandemic, and to substantial economic benefits for major internet companies and the telecom sector as a whole; is mindful of the environmental impact of data flows; calls on the Commission to identify and assess measures to optimise this data traffic and limit the carbon footprint thereof, including through financial incentives;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 130 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7 a (new)
Own Resources to fight economic and social inequality
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 131 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Calls on the Commission to assess the potential of a new own resource based on an EU minimum Capital Gains Tax, with the aim of taxing profits made off an asset at the moment of sale; considers that such a tax would apply to the increase in value of income from capital, which is often less taxed than income from labour in most Member States; believes, furthermore, that such a tax could cover a number of capital assets, including stocks, bonds, digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, real estate; calls therefore on the Commission to assess the feasibility of such an own resource and to bring forward a relevant proposal;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 132 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Calls on the Commission to present a proposal for a new own resource based on a wealth tax for individuals or private households to address the substantial and increasing inequality in the Union; believes that the wealthiest have benefited immensely and over- proportionally from the benefits provided by the Single Market, and the free movement of capital in particular; considers that a wealth tax would contribute in taking the Union out of the multitude of recent crises, can be used to fight inflation and higher prices and will reduce corrosive social and economic inequalities;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 133 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20 c. Considers, in addition, that in light of a substantial and increasing global wealth inequality, it is high time for the EU to take action in taxing top-earned incomes; believes that establishing a minimum level of taxation for high incomes and an additional tax bracket for “excessive” incomes would be the way forward in ensuring social and economic justice; calls on the Commission to assess the impact of such a type of new own resource and come forward with a proposal for a new own resource based on a tax for top earned income;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 135 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Sees high potential added value in own resources in the form of statistics- based national contributions which provide Member States with an incentive and a reward for vigorous implementation of EU-level policies; calls on the Commission to assess and simulate the impact of such national contributions calculated on the basis of statistics in the social or environmental areas where robust, reliable and common harmonised Eurostat data are available on an annual basis;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 141 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Calls, specifically, for the establishment of a gender pay gap-based own resource; underlines that, under this mechanism, a share of contributions based on gross national income (GNI) would be replaced by a new distribution key requiring Member States with a higher gender pay gap to contribute more than Member States with smaller gender pay gap, in a proportionate way;deleted
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 154 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Insists that budget revenue in the form of levies, fees – such as those charged for visa waivers under the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) when it comes into operation – excess emission premiums, competition fines, infringement penalties or similar should be listed transparently inform an integral part of the annual budget documents; acknowledges that for Treaty- related reasons, such other income must remain ancillary to own resources under Article 311 which must remain the EU budget’s primary source of financing;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 155 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Draws attention to the special case of proceeds generated in the context of criminal justice sentences and, specifically, the confiscation of assets in the event of non-compliance with EU sanctions; requests that the Commission assess in detail how such proceeds or penalties collected by Member State authorities could be made available to the EU budget as an own resource; supports the idea of making the proceeds of the confiscation and monetisation of assets resulting from criminal activities an own resource of the Union; supports the idea of making the proceeds of the confiscation and monetisation of Russian assets available for relief and reconstruction efforts in Ukraine; suggests channelling such proceeds through the general EU budget and ensuring a governance structure that involves the Ukrainian and European Parliaments;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 162 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Recalls its consultative powers regarding the Own Resources Decision; is convinced that a more pronounceddecisions concerning Own Resources should be adopted via the ordinary legislative procedure, since the role of the European Parliament, as the legislative and budgetary authority in the underlying legislation, as well as in the annual budgetary procedure concerning the revenue side and debt levels, should be preserved; considers, furthermore, that such an enhanced role for the European Parliament could enhance the visibility, legitimacy and accountability of EU public finance;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 165 #

2022/2172(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. RUnderlines that progress on new own resources beyond the second basked included in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 is urgently needed; reminds Member States that post- 2027 multilateral financial framework negotiations will be linked with own resources negotiations; stands ready to make use of all its budgetary powers to ensure that clear and effective progress is made in the area of own resources;
2023/02/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2022/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission, given the outermost regions’ location in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean basin, South America and the Indian Ocean, to continue to treat them as a unique asset for the EU’s external relations, for making the EU a truly global player and for the projection of the Union's interests and values worldwide; considers that in line with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, cooperation with neighbouring countries and territories is essential for these regions’ economic development and regional integration; therefore, calls on the Commission to facilitate the implementation of projects jointly financed by the ERDF, Global Europe, and the Decision on the Overseas Association, in coordination with beneficiaries while including these regions in appropriate consultation mechanisms, as proposed by the outermost regions;
2023/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2022/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Underlines the very specific social challenges that ORs face with higher unemployment rates and lower GDP per capita than the EU average; welcomes the Commission’s emphasis on addressing poverty, fostering equality and inclusion and access to adequate housing, water, internet and affordable transport and energy and healthcare as well as, on implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights; calls for additional support to be provided on top of the current financial programming;
2023/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2022/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the key role of cohesion policy in unlocking ORs’ potential and offsetting the impact of their permanent constraints; stresses the need to better account for ORs’ specific features in cohesion fund programming, while ensuring they can fully benefit from provisions enabling greater flexibility, namely higher co-financing rates and access to pre-financing; stresses the need to factor ORs’ specific circumstances fully in to delivery of the Green Deal and to tap into their potential to develop their strategic autonomy by diversifying supply chains and to achieve self- sufficiency from renewables by providing adequate support;
2023/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 27 #

2022/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the success of the programme of options specifically relating to remoteness and insularity (POSEI) and calls on the Commission to replicate this instrument for other sectors, such as transport, with additional financial allocations in the post-2027 MFF; reiterates the importance of increasing allocations for POSEI agriculture in the future;
2023/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 28 #

2022/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes the specific vulnerability of ORs to natural disasters; welcomes the Commission’s intentions for further support actions on risk prevention and resilience; regrets that the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve’s annual ceiling is not adequate to respond to emergencies, notably in ORs, which reduces EU support much below the potential aid amount that could be needed, and highlights the need to reconsider the architecture of the European Union Solidarity Fund mechanism to render it speedier, more flexible and more agile;
2023/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2022/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Underlines the importance of taking into account these regions’ specificities in the revision of State aid regulations and guidelines across sectors;
2023/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2022/2051(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
2a. Until Treaty revision takes place, calls for the full use of the TFEU possibilities with a view to improving Council decision-making and ensuring that the Union is able to react in a more efficient and transparent way to challenges, while achieving greater democratic accountability in respect of the Union budget; calls, in that regard, on the European Council to activate the passerelle clause in Article 312(2) TFEU to allow for the adoption of the MFF Regulation by qualified majority;
2023/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2022/2051(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 3
3. Article 122 TFEU shall be amended to lay down a single procedure whereby the Council, acting by qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, may adoptprovide for the application of the ordinary legislative procedure in the adoption of temporary measures to address severe or exceptional economic situations, without prejudice to other procedures provided for in the Treaties;
2023/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2022/2051(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 4
4. Article 311 TFEU shall be amended so that the decision laying down the provisions relating to the system of own resources of the Union and the implementing measures for that system are adopted by the Council acting by qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliamentin accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure;
2023/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 42 #

2022/2051(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)
6a. Article 322(2) TFEU shall be amended to clarify the methods and procedure whereby the budget revenue provided under the arrangements relating to the Union's own resources is to be made available to the Commission, and to determine the measures to be applied, if need be, to meet cash requirements. That amendment shall be adopted by the European Parliament and the Council acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure;
2023/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 42 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the central role that the EU budget plays in delivering on the Union’s political priorities, including making a success of the green and digital transitions, fostering an inclusive and social recovery, promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, strategic autonomy and energy independence, providing support for small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering sustainable development that leaves no one behind and ensures cohesion and upward convergence, ensuring a more robust European Health Union in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, promoting the rule of law, EU values and fundamental rights, contributing to greater opportunities for all, and ensuring a stronger Union for its people and in the world;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 48 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Underscores that there is a clear consensus among the institutions that, in the wake of the unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, the EU should provide the strongest possible social, economic and financial assistance to Ukraine, while addressing the economic and social consequences of the crisis within the Union and delivering the necessary support to its citizens; underlines, in this context, the shared Union goals of delivering on the European Green Deal and the digital transition and the European Pillar of Social Rights, scaling up defence cooperation and coordination, improving its strategic autonomy and energy independence and security, ensuring food security, and addressing the challenges caused by high inflation; ; recalls that, in an ever-evolving world with new emerging challenges and threats, EU-wide solutions are needed to ensure a level playing field for all Member States in their capacity to support citizens, households and businesses, thereby preserving the integrity of the internal market and preventing its fragmentation or distortion;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 90 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that the MFF is increased annually on the basis of a 2 % deflator applied to 2018 prices; underlines that spiralling energy prices and extreme energy market volatility caused mainly by Russia’s decision to cut gas supply have been feeding soaring inflation, with severe impacts on citizens, businesses and consumers; is deeply concerned that such unexpectedly high levels of inflation are placing the MFF under severe strain and reducing its purchasing power further, in a context where its overall level is already lower than previous MFFs; stresses that, in practice, this means that fewer Union projects and actions can be funded, thereby negatively impacting beneficiaries; calls, in this very specific context, for a temporary revision of the deflator to reflect the significant derivation of the inflation compared to the 2%-deflator hypothesis;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 139 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Insists that the principle of unity, whereby all items of the Union’s revenue and expenditure are shown in the budget, is both a Treaty requirement and a basic precondition for accountability, democratic legitimacy and the transparency of the EU’s public finances; stresses the need for an upscaled MFF to ensure a stronger and more agile EU budget which meets the highest standards of transparency and democratic accountability; requests, therefore, an increase in the MFF ceilings, as well as an increase in and redesign of budgetary flexibility and significantly greater parliamentary control over all EU spending, including by integrating the existing off-budget instruments, funds and common borrowing and lending programmes in the MFF with the corresponding adjustments in terms of ceilings, revenues and expenditures;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 167 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Regrets that, contrary to Parliament’s position, it was decided that the costs of EURI borrowing and the repayment of debt be included as a budget line under Heading 2b, alongside flagship programmes such as Erasmus+, EU4Health, Creative Europe and Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values; stresses that interest costs and debt repayment depend on market developments, are not discretionary spending, do not follow the logic of caps on spending and should never compete with programmes under the same ceiling; notes with concern the steeply rising inflation interest rates that affect sovereign issuers and cautions that the costs of funding have recently increased significantly due to the challenging market conditions and that massive uncertainties on the long-term interest landscape are expected; calls on the Commission to closely monitor the situation and to regularly inform the budgetary authority; recalls that all payments of financial contributions to Member States should be made by 31 December 2026, as established under the EURI and RRF Regulations, but acknowledges that changes to this deadline might be needed soon; underlines that such change require amending both the RRF and EURI regulations, accordingly ; recalls that any activation of the Emergency Support Instrument also depends on the availability of an unallocated margin under the ceiling of this heading; insists, therefore, that the status quo presents significant risks to programme spending and that the repayment line be removed from Heading 2b and counted over and above the MFF ceilings;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 196 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Deplores the fact that, even prior to the war against Ukraine, funds available under Heading 6 were woefully inadequate and that pressure has since increased substantially; underlines that the continued funding for the needs of refugees from Syria, Iraq and other countries was not factored into the MFF or NDICI-Global Europe negotiations and should therefore have been financed by fresh appropriations with a corresponding increase in the ceiling of Heading 6; highlights that, owing to the risk of default on MFA loans provided to Ukraine, a far higher rate of provisioning than the standard 9 % is likely to be required as further loans are rolled out; underlines that additional needs in Ukraine must not lead to money being diverted away from other geographic regions in need; notes the rapid deterioration of the international context after the entry into force of this MFF, in neighbouring countries and worldwide as a result of the food, energy and economic crises, and the consequences of climate change in the world, which have dramatically increased pressure on the Heading 6; recalls that in a rapidly changing world, security challenges and threats have become more complex, multidimensional and fluid and demand greater EU presence, preparedness and coordination with member states; insists, therefore, on an increase in the ceiling for Heading 6 to fully cover the current and projected future needs of the Union’s external action, which have dramatically increased both in neighbouring countries and worldwide as a result of the food, energy and economic crises;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 223 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Stresses the need for continuous work towards the achievement of climate and biodiversity mainstreaming targets laid down in the IIA and asks for increased efforts in the 2024-2027 Union budget to achieve these levels of spending; recalls the biodiversity-related spending targets of 7.5% from 2024 and 10% from 2026 onwards of the MFF; stresses that all efforts should be made to reach 10% biodiversity-related spending as soon as possible ; calls on the Commission to publish the amounts and shares of expenditure that will contribute to both targets per programme when presenting the draft budget; calls on the Commission to monitor the implementation of the DNSH and to take necessary corrective measures if and when needed;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 225 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Reiterates that programmes and activities should be implemented to achieve their objectives while promoting equality between women and men as well as rights and equal opportunities for all; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission's work on a new classification to measure the gender impact of Union spending and calls on the Commission to ensure that this classification focuses on accurate and comprehensive representation of the impact of programmes on gender equality; moreover calls for an extension of that classification to all MFF programmes; stresses, in this regard, the need for systematic collection and analysis of gender-disaggregated data;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 226 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Stresses the need for a significant improvement and tightening of climate and biodiversity mainstreaming ("tagging") methodologies in the 2021- 2027 MFF to avoid greenwashing and ensure a genuine climate and biodiversity additionality of resources dedicated to respective minimum spending targets, in line with the concrete proposals of the European Court of Auditors and the European Parliament;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 231 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Highlights that new own resources are a key enabler for the Union to implement its policy priorities; stresses that the introduction of such new own resources would assure sustainable financing of the EU budget on a long- term basis in order to avoid new EU priorities being financed to the detriment of existing EU programmes and policies, thus avoiding cuts to Union programmes in the future that would undermine the very purpose of long-term planning; underlines that, in compliance with the principle of universality of revenues, new own resources constitute general income to the EU budget; believes that introducing new own resources as agreed in the legally binding Inter Institutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 would achieve lasting benefits, not only in the delivery of Union policies, but also in ensuring the Union’s standing as a credible and smart debt issuer; calls, therefore, on the Member States to move as swiftly as possible and speed up the negotiations of the first basket of the so called new generation of EU Own resources based on the EU Emissions Trading System, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Pillar I of the OECD presented by the Commission on 22nd December 2021; urges the Council to approve the first basket of own resources before the end of 2022;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 234 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27 b. Notes, however, that the estimated proceeds from these three own resources would not suffice to cover for the NGEU borrowing debt; reiterates, therefore, its demand to the Commission to make a proposal for the second basket of new own resources before December 2023 in order to ensure sufficient resources for NGEU debt repayments while underlining the legally-binding roadmap established under the Interinstitutional Agreement and also in view of recent economic challenges; asks the Commission to be even more ambitious and to not exclude adding innovative, new and preferably genuine own resources, such as an EU solidarity tax, a wealth tax, a taxon cryptocurrencies, a windfall profits tax or other revenues flowing into the EU budget, including revenues coming from EU borrowing or lending operations;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 236 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27 c. Notes that windfall profits from sectors that received EU funding and investments are not being taken into account to finance a sustainable and resilient social and economic EU recovery, notably from pharmaceutical and energy sectors; calls on the Commission to assess and inform the Budgetary Authority how windfall profits from such sectors can duly contribute to an European recovery and to mitigate crisis impact on people, households and SME’s and to follow this up with a concrete proposal; further calls on the Commission to consider including profit sharing clauses in its contracts;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 253 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Recalls that the European instrument for temporary support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency (SURE) has proved to be successful in fighting unemployment as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic; is convinced that in order to prevent unemployment and underemployment stemming from the effects of the war against Ukraine, further employment support measures in the Member States will be required; calls for expanding the scope, continuing, refinancing and making SURE a permanent instrument to support work schemes and workers in the Member States;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 255 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29 b. Believes that ensuring long-term crisis preparedness also means sustainable and predictable funding for measures related to employment protection and income compensation; in this respect, calls for the introduction of a permanent instrument in the form of a European Unemployment Reinsurance Scheme to support employment measures in the Member States, protect employment and fight against unemployment, including the preservation of jobs and workers’ income in situations of external shocks;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 267 #

2022/2046(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Insists that, beyond a reinforcement of the existing special instruments, it is necessary to establish a permanent fiscal capacity and common crisis instrument as an additional special instrument over and above the MFF ceilings so that the EU budget can better adapt and quickly react to crises and their social and economic effects; ; highlights that this instrument is indispensable in ensuring crisis preparedness and in strengthening the Union’s ability to quickly provide common EU wide responses to unpredictable or unforeseen challenges and threats; underlines that such an instrument will ensure transparency and calls on the Commission to include a relevant proposal in the context of the MFF revision;
2022/10/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2022/0337(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomNotes the decision as a tangible and visible form of the Union’s solidarity with its citizens and the regions in the affected areas in Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Luxembourg, Spain and GreeceCommission’s proposal;
2022/11/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2022/0337(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines that the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has created immense needs in emergency assistance both within the Union and in neighbouring countries; underlines that the effects of the war, coupled with the consequences of severe natural disasters in 2022, has placed the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve (SEAR) under extreme pressure;
2022/11/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2022/0337(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Stresses that the number and severity of emergencies is unpredictable; reiterates its position that the SEAR’s annual ceiling for the period 2021-2027 is not adequate to respond to emergencies; regrets that, due to budgetary constraints, the citizens and regions of the Member States concerned by the Commission’s proposal will receive limited assistance that is far from sufficient to cover the needs;
2022/11/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2022/0337(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the urgent need to release financial assistance through the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to ensure that support can reach the affected regions in a timely manner; regrets at the same timDeplores therefore that the maximum amount available for thatis EUSF mobilisation is much lower than the potential aid amount that could be covered and comes more than a year after the events took place due to the inflexible mobilisation rules of the EUSF; believes that the available resources for EUSF should be substantially increased and made available in a more timely manner as part of the ambitious multiannual financial framework revision;
2022/11/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2022/0337(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Considers it unacceptable that this mobilisation decision concerning disasters that happened in July and September 2021 respectively, is presented only now and more than a year after the events; regrets the fact that due to the long time it takes for the Commission to assess applications, this renders the possibility of frontloading EUSF funds on the basis of Article 9(5) of the MFF Regulation redundant;
2022/11/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2022/0337(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Regrets the decision to merge the Emergency Aid Reserve (EAR) and the EUSF in the current MFF, which has led to serious shortcomings, and significantly reduced the overall funding available;
2022/11/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2022/0337(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Underlines that an ambitious multiannual financial framework revision should include splitting the SEAR into two strands, namely the EAR and the EUSF, and increasing annual appropriations from EUR 1,2 billion for the SEAR overall to EUR 1 billion for each strand in 2018 prices; considers that such an increase would provide vital additional resources to respond to current and emerging needs;
2022/11/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2022/0337(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Highlights also that there is a need to reconsider the architecture of the EUSF mechanism to render it speedier, more flexible and more agile, in order to allow it to fulfil its potential as an effective emergency instrument; calls, therefore, for a revision of the EUSF Regulation;
2022/11/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2022/0337(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4 e. Considers that, under the current exceptional circumstances, the financial resources available under the EUSF are not sufficient to cover the amounts considered necessary for assistance to the Member States concerned by the Commission’s proposal; calls therefore on the Commission to explore further possibilities for additional funding to those Member States through the EUSF;
2022/11/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 165 #

2022/0212(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55 b (new)
55 b. Welcomes the recent initiatives taken to ensure energy savings regarding the temperature level in the offices facilities; calls for further detailing these initiatives so as to allow users to fine tune themselves this temperature in the offices and meeting rooms, while remaining in the frame initially designed to perform savings;
2022/09/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 96 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
(15 a) The Commission adopted a proposal for a Council regulation on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices that includes a solidarity contribution for the fossil industry applicable in all Member States. A proportion of the revenue generated by this new contribution could be made available in the form of external assigned revenue for the benefit of the REPowerEU Chapters.
2022/09/29
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 116 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
(20 a) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded to better respond to the current energy crisis, upon request of a Member State to be submitted together with the REPowerEU chapter in a revised recovery and resilience plan, an amount of up to20% of the additional funding required to finance its REPowerEU chapter can be paid in the form of a pre- financing within, to the extent possible and subject to availability of funds, two months after the adoption by the Commission of the legal commitments.
2022/09/29
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 133 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 13 a (new)
(1 a) The following Article is inserted: Article 13 a REPowerEU pre-financing 1. The recovery and resilience plan containing a REPowerEU chapter may be accompanied by a request for pre- financing. Subject to the adoption by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Articles 20(1) and 21(2) by 31 December 2023, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment of an amount of up to 20% of the additional funding requested to finance its REPowerEU chapter, under Article12, Article 14, Article 21a and Article 21b.
2022/09/29
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 309 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
2.12 a. The consultation process as referred to in Article 18(4)(q) related to the measures referred to in Article 21c(1) is adequate and the pertinent input from the relevant stakeholders is properly reflected in the substance of the REPowerEU chapter. The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment of this criterion Scope: - the consultation process as referred to in Article 18(4)(q) related to the measures referred to in Article 21c(1) is adequate and - the pertinent input from the relevant stakeholders is properly reflected in the substance of the REPowerEU chapter and - the Member State has provided information on how the local and regional authorities and other relevant stakeholders will be involved in the implementation of the REPowerEU chapter and its monitoring. Rating A – to a large extent B – to a medium extent C – to a small extent
2022/09/29
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 128 #

2022/0162(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 254
(254) In its Communication on the European Green Deal, the Commission encourages the renovation of buildings in order to reduce their emissions and make them more energy efficient. Taking into account the rapid evolution of the market for energy efficient buildings, there is an acute need for the Union institutions to incorporate the Green Deal commitments in their own building policy and to prioritize the most energy efficient investments, besides the security and safety required ones, to renovate their buildings. In addition, the recent development of working methods accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic requires adapting the institutions’ office stock in order to develop a dynamic office policy. As a consequence, financing of structural renovation energy efficiency upgrades by loans should be allowed. The interpretation of the concept of new building projects should be broadened and, in particular, include any project concerning structural renovation energy efficiency upgrades.
2023/02/20
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 153 #

2022/0162(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The Union and the Union bodies referred to in Articles 70 and 71 shall not raise loans within the framework of the budget.deleted
2023/02/20
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 239 #

2022/0162(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 139 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) it has been established by a final judgment or final administrative decision that the person or entity has created an entity in a different jurisdiction with the intent to circumvent fiscal, social or any other legal obligations including those related to working rights, employment and labour conditions, in the jurisdiction of its registered office, central administration or principal place of business;
2023/02/20
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 289 #

2022/0162(COD)

For any building project likely to have significant financial implications for the budget, the Union institution concerned shall present the building project, in particular its detailed estimated costthe demonstrated reasons underlying the need for the building, its detailed estimated costs, specifying those relating to the security and energy effieciency needed upgrades and its financing including any possible use of internal assigned revenue referred to in point (e) of Article 21(3), as well as a list of draft contracts intended to be used, to the European Parliament and to the Council and shall request their approval before contracts are concluded. At the request of the Union institution concerned, for security related reasons only documents submitted relating to the building project shall be treated confidentially.
2023/02/20
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 290 #

2022/0162(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 271 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the acquisition, sale, structural renovation, energy efficiency upgrades, construction of buildings or any project combining those elements to be implemented in the same timeframe, exceeding EUR 3 000 000;
2023/02/20
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 291 #

2022/0162(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 271 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the acquisition, structural renovation, energy efficiency upgrades, construction of buildings or any project combining those elements to be implemented in the same timeframe, exceeding EUR 2 000 000 in the event that the price represents more than 110 % of the local price of comparable properties as evaluated by an independent expert;
2023/02/20
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 292 #

2022/0162(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 271 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to Article 17, a building acquisition or, structural renovation or energy efficiency upgrade project may be financed through a loan, subject to prior approval by the European Parliament and by the Council.
2023/02/20
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 293 #

2022/0162(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 271 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
When the Union institution proposes to finance the acquisition or, the structural renovation or energy efficiency upgrade through a loan, the financing plan to be submitted, together with the request for prior approval by the Union institution concerned, shall specify in particular, the maximum level of financing, the financing period, the type of financing, the financing conditions and savings compared to other types of contractual arrangements.
2023/02/20
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 294 #

2022/0162(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 271 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4
The European Parliament and the Council shall deliberate upon the request for prior approval within four weeks, extendable once by two weeks, of its receipt by both institutions. The acquisition or, structural renovation or energy efficiency upgrade financed through a loan shall be deemed to be rejected if the European Parliament and the Council do not expressly approve it within the deadline.
2023/02/20
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 4 #

2022/0010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas on 28 May 2020, Nissan announced the closure of its plant in Barcelona, resulting in more than 2 500 direct redundancies and the loss of 8 000 jobs among its suppliers; whereas the redundancies referred to in this request are concentrated in four counties in the province of Barcelona (Barcelonès, Alt Penedés, Baix Llobregat and Vallès Oriental), where a large number of companies in the automobile sector are located;
2022/02/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2022/0010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
D a. Whereas job destruction in these regions increased during the 2018-2020 period;
2022/02/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2022/0010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes that incentives include contribution expenses for displaced workers with caring responsibilities of up to up toEUR 20 per day or for the people who return to work of EUR 2350 per daymonth, for a maximum of three months; underlines that the incentive is designed to encourage rapid re-employment and encourage older workers to remain in the labour market;
2022/02/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2021/2255(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that the NEB’s success will also hinge on its ability to attract national public and private investment; stresses the importance of making regional and local authorities aware of this initiative so that they can access the corresponding opportunities and funding; calls on the Commission to develop a clear plan for achieving this aim, including through its role in the operational programmes and partnership agreements under cohesion policy and in the national recovery and resilience plans under the Recovery and Resilience Facility;
2022/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A (new)
A. whereas the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is the main building block of the Next Generation EU (NGEU) stimulus package;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 11 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B (new)
B. whereas EUR 672.5 billion in grants and loans will be available to finance national measures designed to alleviate the economic and social consequences of the pandemic;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 14 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C (new)
C. whereas the RRF funding will support key policy areas such as green transition, digital transformation, economic, social and territorial cohesion, institutional resilience and crisis preparedness as well as children and youth, including education and skills;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 17 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D (new)
D. whereas, to be eligible for financing, the National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs) must include the reforms and investment related to the scope based on the six pillars, respect general and specific objectives, horizontal principles and the 11 assessment criteria set out in the RRF Regulation;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 20 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E (new)
E. whereas dialogue and transparency between the EU institutions and the Member States is crucial for the optimal implementation of the RRF;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 22 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F (new)
F. whereas the European Commission, which is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the RRF, must regularly inform Parliament of the status of the assessment of the NRRPs, and how the targets and milestones have been implemented by the Member States;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 24 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G (new)
G. whereas the Member States must set up robust control systems and ensure the protection of the financial interests of the Union;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 26 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H (new)
H. whereas democratic control and parliamentary scrutiny over the implementation of the RRF is only possible with the full involvement of Parliament and the consideration of all its recommendations in all stages, and whereas the European Parliament will continue to scrutinise the implementation of the RRF;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 28 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I (new)
I. whereas the Commission will present a review report on the implementation of the RRF to the European Parliament and the Council by 31 July 2022;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 35 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is an unprecedented instrument of solidarity and a cornerstone of the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) instrument, ending in 2026, as the main tool in the EU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare the economies of the EU to face the new challenges; recalls that the EU response was comprehensive and timely, leading to extensive use of existing instruments and deploying additional financing instruments;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 40 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Underlines that a determined, coordinated and solidarity-based European economic policy approach has been proven to be essential to foster EU economic integration, to limit the spreading of the crises and to mitigate its negative economic and social consequences;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 43 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Highlights that the RRF played an instrumental role in preventing the fragmentation of the internal market and the further deepening of macroeconomic divergence, and in fostering social and territorial cohesion;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 44 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Stresses that the conflict in Ukraine and the severe sanctions against the Russian Federation will unavoidably result in extremely negative and asymmetric effects on the EU economy and Member States; is concerned about the entailing social consequences and even further increasing social inequality; expects that EU will react with the same determination, unity and speediness and in solidarity in this new severe crisis;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 54 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the fact that even if the economic effects of the RRF cannot be fully disentangled from other developments, it seems fair to conclude that, so far, the RRF has had positive effects on gross domestic product (GDP) and that its effective implementation will be key for the EU’s economic growth; recognises that the RRF has helped to cushion EU economies and citizens from the most acute impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and is positively contributing to the EU’s recovery and resilience; including economic cohesion, jobs, productivity, competitiveness, research, development and innovation, and a well- functioning internal market with strong small and medium enterprises (SMEs);
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 65 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights the positive impact of the NGEU instrument estimated by the Commission1a,the ECB1band the IMF1c,notably with an increase of GDP growth of up to 1.5 percentage point higher then without NGEU investment, a positive persistent effect for the following years, the positive macroeconomic spill over effects and the potential of well- targeted reforms and investment to reduce energy intensity and emissions and reduce social inequalities; __________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/default/files /economy-finance/dp144_en.pdf; https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/default/files /economy-finance/ip169_en.pdf; 1b https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/economic- bulletin/articles/2022/html/ecb.ebart20220 1_02~318271f6cb.en.html; https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/scpops /ecb.op255~9391447a99.en.pdf 1c file:///C:/Users/sreither/Downloads/1EUR EA2022001.pdf
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 69 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points out that a successful implementation of the RRF would lay down the foundations for long term competitive, strategically autonomous, sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies and societies;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 75 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Points out that the successful rollout of the RRF will help to make EU economies and societies more sustainable, inclusive, resilient and better prepared for the just, green and digital transition; is convinced that enhancing the sustainable transition and putting the well-being of people first is a prerequisite for a resilient, more egalitarian and future-proof economy; is convinced that a successful implementation of the NRRPs will contribute to reduce cross-country divergences fostering convergence;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 80 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to increase strategic autonomy of the Union in key supply chains and critical infrastructures and services; notes that according to the Commission, the RRF is expected to give a major boost to the implementation of the EU Industrial strategy;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 87 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that the packages of reforms and investments, particularly growth-enhancing ones under the RRF, should also generate EU added value; notes that according to the Commission the EU-wide GDP effects are around one third larger when explicitly accounting for the spillover effects from individual country measures; emphasises that the packages of reforms and investments under the RRF should also contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 99 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates the importance of the six pillars in providing the Member States with a structure to propose and implement reforms and investments that tackle the green and digital transitions, the economy, productivity and competitiveness, social and territorial cohesion, health and institutional resilience, and measures for children and young people; highlights that all Member States are required by the RRF Regulation to include in their national recovery and resilience plans measures that address all pillars; deplores that not all Member States chose to respect the pillar structure of the Regulation which would have allowed an easier monitoring;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 102 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Emphasizes the aim of the Regulation to comply with social objectives and the importance to have methodologies in place for displaying the progress on the implementation to contribute to the European Pillar of Social Rights; therefore, is concerned that the delegated act on social expenditure and on the resilience scoreboard will not be sufficient to track and to report on the social dimension and impacts of the RRF; calls on the Commission to come forward with complementary social indicators tracking notably the implementation of the 20 principles of the EPSR through the NRRPs;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 118 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned, however, that only seven Member States have requested loans amounting to a total of EUR 166 billion out of the EUR 385.8 billion available for loans, leaving a considerable amount available should Member States require loans at a later stage; is preoccupied that the limited interest for the loan component may lead to lost opportunities and prevent the RRF from reaching its full potential; underlines that should Member States whose NRRPs have been already approved wish to request loans, it will require amending respective NRRP, where relevant with the additional set of reforms and investments, milestones and targets; encourages Member States to use full potential of the RRF;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 132 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Tasks the Commission with analysing the reasons why the Member States have not requested loans to the full extent of their allocation; reminds that a Member State may request loan support at the time of the submission of a recovery and resilience plan or at a different moment in time until 31 August 2023; calls on the Commission, where relevant, to come forward with targeted measures to incentive the optimal use of the resources available under the RRF;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 135 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Tasks the Commission with analysing the reasons why the Member States have not requested loans to the full extent of their allocation, which could prevent the RRF from reaching its full potential, and, where relevant, to come forward with a proposal of targeted amendment of the RRF Regulation to incentive the optimal use of the resources available under the RRF;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 140 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recalls that, under Article 21 of the Recovery and Resilience Facility, objective circumstances allow a Member State to make a reasoned request to the Commission to make a proposal to amend or replace the approved plan; recalls that if the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State justify an amendment of the NRRP, it shall assess the amended NRRP in accordance with Article 19 and put forward a proposal for a Council implementing decision according to Article 20 of the Regulation; recalls that such a request for amendment entails an assessment and approval procedure identical to the first assessment and approval procedure of the plans; notes that, so far, no Member State requested to amend or replace the approved plan;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 142 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Calls for the spending financed by RRF loans to benefit from the same treatment in the EU fiscal framework as is the case for the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in the context of the Commission Communication on flexibility, so as to ensure an optimal effect for the EU recovery;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 150 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Looks forward to more granular and disaggregated data allowing for a better understanding of the additionality impacts of the RRF; urges the Member States to provide detailed information to the Commission in order to ensure effective reporting of the impact of the RRF; calls on Eurostat to provide the necessary guidance and framework to ensure a proper monitoring of the NRRPs;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 153 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Looks forward to more granular and disaggregated data allowing for a better understanding of the additionality impacts of the RRF; urges the Member States to provide detailed information to the Commission in order to ensure effective reporting of the impact of the RRF; reiterates the importance of the Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard in providing a clear framework for the additionality impact, as well as ensuring a qualitative analysis of the reforms and investments proposed;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 157 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that only nine operational arrangements have been signed between the Commission and Member States so far; calls on the Commission and Member States to sign operational arrangements as soon as possible and urges the Commission and all Member States to publish their operational arrangements and financing arrangements voluntarily in a timely manner, in order to ensure better transparency and reinforce accountability;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 159 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Reiterates that delays in the implementation of the Facility and national recovery and resilience plans should not slow down the recovery process following the pandemic and diminish the level of resilience of the Union;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 162 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that the RRF Regulation provides for the possibility to include in the NRRPs measures started from 1 February 2020 onwards and that some Member States have made use of this possibility; welcomes that some Member States have taken a proactive attitude to tackle the negative effects of the crisis by starting the implementation of measures ahead of the adoption of their NRRPs;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 165 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Welcomes the early dialogue between the Commission and the Member States in the preparation of the payment requests and Commission readiness in assessing payment requests; encourages it to continue transparently assessing whether milestones and targets are complied with in a timely manner; urges the Commission to ensure a fast deployment of payments and to closely monitor the implementation of reforms and investments;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 173 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the fact that 22 NRRPs have been approved and observes that as of early February 2022, one Member State had not yet put forward its NRRP; further notes that four NRRPs are pending assessment by the Commission; urges the countries with NRRPs pending assessment to engage in constructive discussions with the Commission in order for the plans to become ready for approval without further delay; calls on the Commission to apply diligently the RRF Regulation when assessing the remaining plans;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 189 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Reminds the Commission that the rule of law conditionality mechanism is an essential component of the RRF; calls on it to refrain from approving the NRRPs of Poland and Hungary as long as concerns regarding the observance of the rule of law and the prevention and detection of and fight against fraud, conflicts of interest and corruption persist in those countries, and to ensure that all the measures set out in their plans comply with EU values enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union; reminds Member States that the failure to fully comply with the provisions of the RRF Regulation and the subsequent delays in the approval of the NRRPs, seriously affect the capacity of local and regional authorities in adequately tackling the impact of the pandemic on their communities, businesses and citizens and can lead to a long term worsening of the local and regional economic situation;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 198 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Furthermore, recalls that the observance of rule of law and the sound financial management of EU funds are to be evaluated continuously throughout the lifecycle of the RRF and that the Commission shall refrain to disburse funding and, where applicable, recover funds, in case such conditions are no longer fulfilled;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 199 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Recognises the positive impact of necessary tax reforms in the Member States that are included in some national plans, while deploring that none of the Member States concerned with CSR on aggressive tax planning, tax avoidance, tax evasion and money laundering, have addressed those challenges in their NRRPs;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 203 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that all approved NRRPs expect to reach the green target of at least 37 % set out in the RRF Regulation and that the overall climate expenditure of all approved NRRPs reaches almost 50 % or EUR 220 billion; underlines that the NRRPs should contribute to the green transition, including biodiversity; notes positively that several NRRPs contribute significantly to biodiversity but regrets that not all NRRPs contribute sufficiently to biodiversity;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 212 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that all approved NRRPs expect to achieve the digital target of at least 20 % set out in the RRF Regulation, while some Member States have even allocated more than half of their RRF funds to measures qualifying for the digital target; and that the overall digital expenditure of all approved NRRPs reaches almost 29 % or EUR 130 billion; welcomes a strong focus in NRRPs on the digitalisation of public services, including the health sector, and digital skills, digitalisation of business, connectivity, digital R&D and advanced technologies; notes that two thirds of Member States included a security self-assessment for investments in digital capacities and connectivity in their RRPs;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 220 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines the importance that the NRRPs dedicate almost 50 % of total expenditure or EUR 203 billion to measures to benefit the well-functioning of the single market, improving the business environment and promoting private investments; reiterates the importance of private sector in the successful implementation of the RRF; calls on the Member States to lift all unnecessary obstacles that would prevent SMEs from accessing the relevant RRF funding, and to this end, asks the Commission to provide detailed analyses;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 228 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Points out that all approved NRPPs so far address social and employment challenges such as measures for improving labour market participation, promoting upskilling and reskilling, the modernisation of labour market institutions and services, as well as of social protection and healthcare systems;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 231 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the importance of reforms and investments in health, economic, social and institutional resilience to increase crisis preparedness and crisis response capacity, which account for more than 17 % of total NRRP allocations, representing EUR 76 billion; highlights that according to the Commission under this RRF pillar Member States have to implement 789 measures linked to 1 900 milestones and targets;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 233 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Notes that the crises has affected disproportionally the most vulnerable ones and regrets that some Member States are lacking behind in strengthening the social dimension of their plans;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 234 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23 b. Underlines that the current situation in Ukraine impacts heavily the energy prices and exposes the risk of the EU dependency to imported fossil fuel energy; stresses the role of the RRF in the rollout of REPowerEU and, therefore, expects the RRF to contribute significantly to the EU energy sovereignty by energy diversification and the just green transition by developing clean energy;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 239 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that approved NRRPs envisage expenditure on healthcare-related measures of EUR 37 billion, which corresponds to 8 % of total NRRP expenditure; observes that the highest contribution is earmarked for renovating and expanding hospital infrastructure, followed by strengthening primary care and prevention, digital transition in health care and long-term care; expects these healthcare- related measures to contribute to increasing the resilience of healthcare systems and their preparedness for future crises; is concerned that many Member States did not include sufficient measures to make mental health care accessible and highlights that mental health should represent an integral part of the EU’s socio-economic recovery from the pandemic and an occupational health priority;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 241 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Observes that public administration modernisation features prominently in many NRRPs with approximately EUR 1.8 billion expected investment in the enhancement of the public administration; underlines that the benefits of reforms go beyond of their associated costs, which should lead to concrete positive impact on citizens;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 243 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that approved NRRPs envisage expenditure dedicated to children and young people, including early childhood education and care, youth unemployment and skills, of EUR 49 billion, which corresponds to approximately 11.5 % of total NRRP expenditure; notes that the amount represents a first step in ensuring that coordinated measures dedicated to next generation are being implemented in all 27 Member States; is concerned that many NRRPs do not properly reflect the ambitions set by the European Child Guarantee and that they reflect only partially those of the reinforced Youth Guarantee; deplores that two Member States chose not to include in their plans measures specifically dedicated to children and youth but preferred to present measures that foster skills and digital skills for all citizens;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 246 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Calls for the Commission to continue monitoring the implementation of the six pillars and ensuring granular data is made available in the RRF scoreboard; notes positively that several Member States provide data at regional level and invites the other Member States to provide data at regional level;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 248 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Observes that almost all approved NRRPs contain investment in digital education, making up about 30% of the total spending on education; welcomes the focus on the modernisation of education infrastructure and equipment in the Member States;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 251 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25 b. Calls for the Commission to continue monitoring the implementation of the six pillars and ensuring granular data is made available in the RRF scoreboard; asks the Commission to facilitate more regional methods of monitoring implementation through the Scoreboard and welcomes monitoring initiatives at EU and national level enhancing monitoring of RRF implementation;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 262 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Points out that the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ was evaluated for each measure by the Commission in accordance with its technical guidance; notes that in order to comply with the principle, some Member States had to improve certain measures; insists that the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ should be fully respected during the implementation of the NRRPs;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 264 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Points out that the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ was evaluated for each measure by the Commission in accordance with its technical guidance; notes that in order to comply with the principle, some Member States had to improve certain measures; notes that the compliance with the principle further entailed inconsistencies between the requirements of the Commission and those of EIB and EIF for the countries that provisioned their InvestEU envelopes with RRF funds and consequently delays in the implementation process;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 267 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Observes that a large majority of NRRPs include a specific section explaining how the plan addresses gender- related concerns and challenges; deeply regrets that some NRRPs do not include a specific section explaining how the plan addresses gender-related concerns and challenges and calls on the concerned Member States to provide without delay those elements;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 271 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Observes that a large majority of NRRPs include a specific section explaining how the plan addresses gender- related concerns and challenges; notes that NRRPs contain measures focusing on the participation of women in the labour market and the reduction of the gender pay gap;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 273 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Is concerned that the delegated act on social expenditure and on the resilience scoreboard will not be sufficient to track and to report on the gender dimension and impacts of the RRF; calls on the Commission to come forward with complementary gender indicators tracking notably the gender impacts of the NRRPs;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 274 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Believes that NRRPs would benefit from further cross-border projects in order to enhance spill-over effects and contribute to EU added value; underlines that the current situation of Ukraine shows how crucial is the diversification of the EU’s energy sources and calls for the improvement of the interconnection of European gas and electricity networks and to fully synchronise the power grids throughout the EU;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 275 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Believes that NRRPs would benefit from further cross-border projects in order to enhance spill-over effects and contribute to EU added valueNotes that twenty Member States foresee cross-border projects in their NRRPs mostly focusing on infrastructure, such as rail or electricity connections, hydrogen, quantum technology, 5G connectivity, cloud capabilities and innovation hubs; believes that NRRPs would benefit from further cross-border projects in order to enhance spill-over effects and contribute to EU added value; notes that twenty Member States foresee cross-border projects such as Important Projects of Common European Interest in their NRRPs mostly focusing on infrastructure; calls on the Member States to clarify the role for relevant stakeholders in the roll-out and implementation of the multi-country projects, where relevant;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 280 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Observes that one Member State proposed to transfer structural funds to its NRRP, that only two Member States plan to provision their InvestEU envelopes with RRF funds and that only three Member States foresee incorporating the costs of technical support in their NRRPs; regrets that the provision to transfer RRF funds to the InvestEU national compartments has not been used to its full potential; recalls that synergies among different EU funds is essential for a proper recovery and consolidated resilience of the Union and reminds Member States that the use of this provision contributes to enhancing synergies;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 282 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29 b. Reminds that according to the RRF Regulation the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under Union funds; reiterates that this provision is not only important to avoid double-funding or overlapping of objectives, but also to ensure a coordinated approach and maximise the benefits of EU funding; requests the Commission to provide an analysis how this coordination is ensured; calls on the Commission to avoid delays in the adoption of Partnership Agreements and calls on these delays to be addressed;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 284 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 c (new)
29 c. Questions how the Commission has encouraged Member States to foster synergies with NRRPs of other Member States;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 291 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. NReminds Member States that the NRRPS are expected to contribute to effectively addressing all or a significant subset of challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, including fiscal aspects thereof and recommendations made pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 where appropriate, addressed to the Member State concerned or challenges identified in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the context of the European Semester; notes the Commission assessment that all NRRPs address at least a significant subset of challenges identified in the relevant European Semester recommendations but that not all challenges are addressed;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 292 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Calls on the Commission to adequately evaluate the fulfilment of all milestones and targets, including those related to CSRs in the NRRPs in the disbursement phase of the Facility and to reduce proportionally payments, based on the importance of the milestones and targets, whether agreed milestones and targets are not satisfactory met, including not rolling back on previously achieved milestones and targets; furthermore, calls on the Commission, if necessary, to make use of the provisions of the Regulation, allowing it to recover grants or ask for early repayment of loans in case of breach of the obligations of Member States under the financing agreements;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 298 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. RNotes that, according to the Commission assessment, all Member States received an A-rating for almost all criteria provisioned in the RRF Regulation; recalls that, according to the Commission assessment, all Member States received a B-rating for the criteria that evaluates whether the estimated total costs of the NRRPs are reasonable; calls on the Commission to ensure that costs are plausible and that proper cost analysis is being conducted in order to tackle fraud and corruption; urges the Commission to thoroughly assess the satisfactory fulfilment of milestones and targets before accepting payment requests, and also ensure that previously achieved milestones and targets have not been reversed;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 302 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31 a. Stresses the importance of promoting equality and fairness through the procurement processes and practices; calls, in this respect, the Member States to strive for ways to ensure equal and fair access to all, including the micro, small and medium size enterprises, in the procurement process;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 303 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31 a. Urges Member States to timely launch public procurement for the implementation of measures in order to ensure completion with the calendar of milestones and targets;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 308 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. UObserves, that by the nature of the instruments, the control focuses on the achievement of results and outputs instead of verifications of costs; notes that this approach can simplify the implementation and contribute to the achievement of the desired outcome; nevertheless, urges the Commission to take the appropriate measures to ensure early detection of abuse of EU funds; calls on it to monitor rigorously any possible occurrence of double funding and, if such occurrences are confirmed, to proceed with the recovery of funds without delay;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 310 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Urges the Member States to collect and record data on final recipients and beneficiaries of Union funding in an electronic standardised and interoperable format and to use the single data mining and risk scoring tool provided by the Commission; calls on the Commission to ensure that ARACHNE is interoperable with other relevant datasets;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 312 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32 b. Recalls that Member States should collect and ensure access of data on beneficial owner(s) of the recipient of the funds and beneficiaries of the programme and reiterates the importance of ensuring the transparency of final beneficiaries, without providing an extra burden on the reporting; furthermore, reiterates the importance of digitalising all reporting, monitoring and audit;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 314 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 c (new)
32 c. Reminds the Commission that in the evaluation of NRRPs and payment claims it can be assisted by experts and invites to make full use of this provision, where relevant, particularly if it lacks the in-house capacity to thoroughly scrutinise the plans or the fulfilment of milestones and targets; raises doubts about the Council’s sufficient capacity to analyse NRRPs properly or payment claims;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 326 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. Calls on the Commission to cooperate with and to ensure that adequate control capacities are in place for OLAF, the Court of Auditors and where applicable the EPPO and that those bodies are granted full access by Member States to information to exert their rights according to the Financial Regulation and the RRF Regulation;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 331 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 b (new)
33 b. Calls on the Court of Auditors, OLAF, EPPO and national authorities to make full use of their prerogatives under the RRF Regulation and other relevant legislation and scrutinise thoroughly all RRF spending;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 333 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 c (new)
33 c. Reiterates the importance of the Commission undertaking a continuous, including ex-post, monitoring of the RRF expenditure ensuring full transparency together with the Member States, and addressing any weaknesses in this regard;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 334 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 d (new)
33 d. Reminds that in the framework of the discharge procedure to the Commission, in accordance with Article 319 TFEU, the RRF shall be subject to reporting under the integrated financial and accountability reporting referred to in Article 247 of the Financial Regulation, and, in particular, separately in the Annual Management and Performance Report;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 338 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5 a (new)
Lessons learned
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 339 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Reaffirms Parliament’s role in scrutinising the implementation of the RRF, in particular through five plenary debates held in 2021, two adopted resolutions, four Recovery and Resilience Dialogues held with the Commission in 2021, 20 meetings of the dedicated working group on the scrutiny of the RRF, parliamentary questions, and the regular flow of information and ad hoc requests for information from the Commission; recalls that Article 25 of the RRF Regulation requests the Commission to transmit relevant documents and information simultaneously and on equal terms to the European Parliament and to the Council; notes that, despite the slow start of the proper process of a document flow, appropriate communication procedures were put in practice;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 344 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34 a. Invites the Commission to follow an open, transparent and constructive approach during the recovery and resilience dialogues and to observe the provision of Article 26(1) as regards regular interactions with the Parliament; recalls that the inter-institutional cooperation established through the RRF should become a minimum standard in all funding programmes;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 349 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 b (new)
34 b. Regrets that in all Member States local and regional authorities, civil society organisations, social partners or other relevant stakeholders were not sufficiently involved, in the design and the implementation of the NRRPs and calls for their involvement in the implementation of the NRRPs to the maximum extent possible under the national legislation; recalls that local and regional authorities, civil society organisations, social partners and the other relevant stakeholders are at the forefront of NRRP local implementation and reminds the Commission and the Member States that proper involvement and coordination with local and regional authorities, civil society organisations, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders in the implementation of the plans is decisive for the success of the recovery in the Union;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 354 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 c (new)
34 c. Calls on Member States to ensure adequate management systems of RRF funds take into consideration the specific needs of the citizens at regional and local levels, while respecting the principles of non-discrimination and equal treatment; reminds that implementation of NRRPs’ measures shall respect all relevant laws;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 355 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 d (new)
34 d. Expects the review report on the implementation of the RRF prepared by the Commission to provide extensive data and analysis on the contributions of NRRPs to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, including the gender impact of NRRPs and the effective contribution of the NRRPs to gender equality, as well as the support to the SMEs and the strategic autonomy;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 364 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes the launch in December 2021 of the recovery and resilience scoreboard, which will allow every citizen to monitor the implementation of the RRF; notes that, in line with the Delegated Act on common indicators, Member States shall report on several indicators, including for the implementation of the EPSR and SMEs supported;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 365 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35 a. Reminds that according to the RRF regulation the Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the Facility; encourages the Commission, through its representation offices in the Member States and in cooperation with the European Parliament Liaison Offices in the Member States, to launch events in the Member States that promote the scoreboard and present the different analyses conducted by the Commission, including on the 6 pillars; encourages the Commission to publish detailed analysis on the positive effects of the RRF by highlighting good practices in the implementation of the national NRRPs and recommendations for overcoming implementation obstacles and improving the effective use of the funds;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 369 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 b (new)
35 b. Intends to make full use of the range of possibilities offered by the RRF Regulation to assess and promote the RRF, including through events including at local, regional and national level;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 372 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Notes that Member States’ NRRPs report on their communication strategies; deplores however that, without a clear standard, such communication campaigns are envisaged to be very different, thus limiting the visibility of the RRF and EU funding overall; calls for further harmonisation of information available for citizens on national implementation and on national RRF-related communication strategies to foster transparency and accountability, thus reinforcing ownership of implementation; invites the Commission to recommend an harmonised approach and standard for displaying information on the implementation of the RRF at national/regional level, asking Member States to adhere to such standard or explain deviations;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 383 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. Reiterates the Commission’s estimation of the need for additional annual public investment in the three digit billion rang to address the challenges of digital transformation, green and just transition and social recovery; points out that additional means are required in order to tackle the consequences of the Russian invasion in Ukraine; therefore stresses, that an increased level of investment must be stabilised and upward convergence in the EU enhanced for many years to come;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 386 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 b (new)
37 b. Welcomes the Commission Communication on fiscal policy guidance for 2023 and its call to maintain a supportive fiscal stance to stand ready to react to the evolving economic situation; expects in this respect the general escape clause to remain activated as long as the underlying economic justifications persist;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 387 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 c (new)
37 c. Invites the Commission to take the principles of NGEU as a basis for a revamped common European fiscal architecture; considers NGEU to be a valuable and reliable blueprint for the European growth strategy for the next decade and calls for a common budgetary capacity dedicated to European strategic investment aligned with EU priorities with macroeconomic stabilisation function;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 388 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 d (new)
37 d. Notes the RRF investments in the green transition and digital transformation should contribute to increase EU strategic autonomy and independency, notably to reducing its dependency on imported fossil fuels and, in respect of the current circumstances, calls in particular for accelerating investment to ensure strategic autonomy and independency and reinforcing the EU’s security of supply;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 389 #

2021/2251(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 e (new)
37 e. Invites the Commission and the Member States to draw conclusions from the RRF exercise and improve the mechanisms driving the economic governance framework especially when it comes to establishing a more transparent and democratic coordination process, defining underlying political guidelines, cooperation between the European institutions as well as with the national governments and stakeholders and increased national ownership of policy design by providing positive incentives for productive investments and reforms, developing the national reform and investment programmes and implementing socially-balanced and sustainable structural reforms;
2022/03/21
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 11 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that NGEU is the firlargest EU common borrowing programme which not only grants loans to Member States, but also provides direct Union budget expenditure embedded in genuine EU programmes and policies; underlines that common Union debt managed by the Commission boosts the size, impact and added value of the Union budget, thereby supporting the post-COVID-19 recovery and delivering on long-term EU priorities;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 19 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Supports the diversifiedAcknowledges the funding strategy adopted by the Commission, offering a wide range of products (bonds and bills) and maturities (from three months to 30 years) through various issuance methods (syndicated transactions and auctions) and on a regular schedule;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes the Commission’s choice to rely on a large Primary Dealers’ Network (PDN), which are important partners in ensuring well-functioning primary and secondary markets and reporting to the Commission on market conditions; reminds the Commission of the importance to ensure that banks meet their legal requirements and to seek finding a better geographical balance both in the PDN membership and in the leadership of syndicated transactions; calls on the Commission to make sure that sufficient incentives and obligations are in place for PDN members to play their role; regrets that available information on fees paid to the Primary Dealers are not publicly known, together with a breakdown of all costs incurred by the Union in issuing debt;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Underlines that large volumes of EU-level debt might benefit the resilience of the euro area and of the EU capital markets; however underlines to fully reap the benefits of EU borrowing, NGEU should have to be made a permanent instrument and fully integrated in the EU budget so that it provides a long-term safe asset and benchmark yield curve;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 35 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Notes the high demand for and smooth integration of the EU’s debt on capital markets; calls on the Commission to consolidate the standing of EU debt by diversifying the investor profile, stimulating secondary markets and removing technical obstacles, such as the ECB’s purchase limitations and higher haircut applied to EU bonds over national sovereign bonds within its collateral framework; for transparency purposes further calls on the Commission to swiftly and systematically inform the European Parliament on all charges incurred in issuing EU debt;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 38 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights, in particular, that the Union could setan be a benchmarks-setter and role model for sustainable and green investment as the largest global issuer of green bonds, as well as by diversifying its investor base and securing lower borrowing costs; stresses the important role of green bonds in financing assets needed for the low-carbon transition; welcomes that the Green Bond framework used by the Commission observes high sustainability standards; urges the Commission to ensure harmonisation of standards for green bonds issuance; at the same time, underlines the importance to prevent any kind of “greenwashing ” in the context of the issuance of green bonds and that the funds raised by green bonds should be fully allocated to projects which are entirely aligned with the EU taxonomy.
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Notes that, despite its scale, NGEU has so far successfully mitigated the risk of crowding out demand for other European sovereign bonds; emphasises that, by making the Euro area sovereign market more attractive especially to non- EU investors, NGEU issuance may be impacting positively on demand for securities issued by other European market players; invites the Commission to continue coordinating closely with Member State debt agencies and with the ECB, the EIB and the ESM; regrets, however, that the Commission is not fully implementing the Capital Markets Union principles by spreading the trading of EU debt through other stock exchanges besides Luxembourg;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 45 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Argues further that NGEU is having a positive impact on the attractiveness and sustainability of Member State debts, by offering AAA- rated borrowing conditions to all Member States through RRF loans, having a significant lowering effect on sovereign yields and by discounting grants from the calculation of national debt as well as by conveying a strong message to financial markets about the resilience and cohesion of the Euro area and the EU; calls on the Commission to swiftly provide to the European Parliament disaggregated costs Member States incur on taking RRF Loans, and Commission’s charges to EURI as administrative costs;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 48 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c. Asks the Commission to develop instruments allowing EU citizens to have access to EU debt directly in primary market in a simple and transparent manner; notes that this practice already exists in several EU member states; believes that the economic benefits would be relevant and outweigh the implementation costs;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 54 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes with concern the steeply rising inflation interest rates that affect sovereign issuers; however recalls that the Commission has so far been issuing EU debt at very good interest rates and initial calculations for the costs of EURI repayment where made on the basis of various scenarios; cautions that the costs of funding have recently increased significantly due to the challenging market conditions and that massive uncertainties on the long-term interest landscape are expected; calls on the Commission to closely monitor the situation and to regularly inform the budgetary authority; acknowledges that the Commission evolves in a very uncertain market, outside of the 99% confidence interval; recalls that all payments of financial contributions to Member States should be made by 31 December 2026, as established under the EURI and RRF Regulations, but acknowledges that changes to this deadline could be needed; underlines that such change requires amending both the RRF and EURI regulations, accordingly;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 62 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Regrets the systematic creation and use of instruments, funds and common borrowing programmes, such as NGEU, outside of the EU Budget and without scrutiny or control of the Budgetary Authority; therefore, calls for the budgetisation of borrowing and lending operations and of all future EU programs or instruments; requests, in case they should nevertheless be created outside of the EU Budget that at least Parliament’s consent should be required;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 70 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. IUnderlines that with NGEU the EU’s borrowing and lending capacity has expanded considerably; insists on the need to involve the budgetary authority at all stages of this process; recalls that under the Own Resources Decision, the Commission is required to publish a regularly updated plan of expected principal and interest payments, to be discussed with Parliament and Council in the regular interinstitutional meetings on the topic of NGEUNGEU; notes that insofar annual debt limits and existing debt levels are defined solely by the Commission, side-lining the Budgetary Authorities; calls on the Commission to consider integrating in each annual budgetary cycle clear debt limits and limits on issued debt and to bring greater democratic accountability and scrutiny into the process;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 72 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Recalls its demand that the budgetary appropriations for the EURI repayment costs should be entered in the EU budget over and above the MFF ceilings, in order to safeguard the margins and flexibility mechanisms for their intended purposes; asks to make the pertinent modifications in the MFF regulation in the context of the MFF midterm revision;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 82 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Notes, however, that the estimated proceeds from these three own resources would not suffice to cover for the NGEU borrowing debt, in particular in the years from 2028 to 2032; calls, therefore, on the Commission to make a proposal for the second basket of new own resources before December 2023 in order to ensure sufficient resources for NGEU debt repayments, as agreed in the legally binding roadmap established under the Inter-Institutional Agreement; moreover, also in view of recent economic challenges, asks the Commission to reflect beyond and to be even more ambitious than under the already existing OR roadmap and not to exclude adding innovative, new and preferably genuine own resources to be proposed in the future, such as an EU solidarity tax, a wealth tax, a tax on cryptocurrencies or other revenues flowing into the EU budget, including revenues coming from EU borrowing or lending operations;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 83 #

2021/2076(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Notes that windfall profits from sectors that received EU funding and investments are not being taken into account to finance a sustainable and resilient social and economic EU recovery, notably from pharmaceutical and energy sectors; calls on the Commission to assess and inform the Budgetary Authority how windfall profits from such sectors can duly contribute to an European recovery and to mitigate crisis impact on people, households and SME’s and to follow this up with a concrete proposal; further calls on the Commission to consider including profit sharing clauses in its contracts;
2022/07/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 43 #

2021/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Commits to a close scrutiny of the implementation of the Regulation whenever concerns arise regarding potential breaches of the principles of the rule of law in the Member States that fall within its scope; endeavours to organise regular sessions to monitor the implementation of the Regulation in the lead committees, under the guidance of the rapporteurs; calls on the Commission to respond to the scrutiny of the lead committees in a timely manner by providing thorough information;
2021/06/17
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 52 #

2021/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Points out that the list of conducts of Member State entities relevant to the application of the conditionality regime laid down in Article 4 of the Regulation does not exclude the potential relevance of other situations or conduct of authorities that are relevant to the sound financial management of the Union budget or the protection of the financial interests of the Union;
2021/06/17
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 70 #

2021/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Recalls that the scope of the Regulation covers the activities of all government entities, including Member State organisations established as a public law body or as a body governed by private law entrusted with a public service mission, as laid down in the Financial Regulation; points out that any changes in the type of governance of an entity that is entrusted with a public service mission in a Member State cannot exempt that entity from the duty to comply with the Regulation;
2021/06/17
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 1697 #

2021/0420(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 16/23 and part 17/23
Add the following to the extended core network: - Santander - Bilbao (freight and passengers/≥ 200 km/h/new construction)
2023/01/25
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 1790 #

2021/0420(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - part 2/14
Add the following to the corridor Atlantic Corridor: - Santander - Bilbao
2023/01/25
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 2 #

2021/0360(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas the French government’s several legislations and programmes to support the sector enabled the number of dismissals to be reduced significantly (by 2 002 posts), 2 246 jobs were eventually lost in Francepublic support to long- term part time activity, duly negotiated with the concerned workers and the boosting of a programme by the Conseil pour la recherche aéronautique civile, enabled the number of dismissals to be reduced significantly (by 2 002 posts); regarding the other 2 246 jobs at stake, the near totality of workers agreed to internal mobility measures or voluntary termination packages, which are the core of this EGF application;
2022/01/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2021/0360(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the measures undertaken by the Frenchnational and local public authorities, such as the provisions of the new emergency legislation1, the support plan for the aeronautics industry and, the Long-term part-time activity programme2, and the top-up of the Ader 4 plan) which significantly reduced the number of redundancies; ____________________ 1Loi d’urgence n°2020-734 of 17 June 2020 2Activité Partielle de Longue Durée (APLD): https://www.service- public.fr/professionnels- entreprises/vosdroits/F35381
2022/01/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2021/0360(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that FranceAirbus started providing personalised services to the targeted beneficiaries on 1 November 2020 and that the period of eligibility for a financial contribution from the EGF will therefore be from 1 November 2020 until 24 months after the date of the entry into force of the financing decision;
2022/01/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2021/0360(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes that the co-ordinated package of personalised services was drawn up by France in consultation with staff and unionthe result of a good collective bargaining agreement between Airbus and workers' representatives1; ____________________ 1CGA-F (Comité de Groupe Airbus France), CSE-C (Comité Social Economique-Central), CSE-E (Comité Social Economique-Etablissement), Comité Européen.
2022/01/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2021/0360(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates that assistance from the EGF must not replace actions which are the responsibility of companies, by virtue of national law or collective agreements; requests that beneficiaries of the personalised services which are to be covered by the EGF be publicly and personally informed of the Union co- financing;
2022/01/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2021/0359(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 20 October 2021 on the effectiveness of Member States’ use of EU Solidarity Fund money in cases of natural disasters1a _________________ 1a Text adopted, P9_TA(2021)0429
2021/11/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2021/0359(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines its growing concern regarding the scarcity of the resources available to the EUSF over the period 2021-2027; considers that the overall funding amount and allocation arrangements for SEAR do not ensure optimal effectiveness of the EUSF and calls for a revision of Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve at the next review of the MFF 2021-2027
2021/11/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2021/0356(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the application relates in total to 1 052 workers made redundant in the Spanish automotive sector; regrets that Spain expects that only 320 out of the total eligible beneficiaries will participate in the measures (targeted beneficiaries); encourages local authorities to more pro- actively motivate displaced people to take part in proposed actions in order to increase the number of targeted beneficiaries;
2021/11/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that, in its abovementioned resolution of 25 March 2021 on general guidelines for the preparation of the 2022 budget, Parliament defined clear political priorities for the 2022 budget to support the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and lay the foundations for a more resilient and sustainable Union; reaffirms its strong commitment to those priorities and sets out the following position to ensure an appropriate level of financing to deliver on them;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the Union budget must be equipped with the tools to enable it to respond to multiple crises simultaneously; reiterates Parliament’s view that the 2022 budget should be a full implementation year and should play a pivotal role in ensuring a positive and tangible impact on citizens’ lives; against this background, supports increases to boost investment with a particular focus on SMEs including start-ups, strengthen efforts towards the green and digital transitions, give fresh opportunities to young people and protection to children in particular, build a strong European Health Union; reinforces, further, priorities in the fields of security, migrationgender equality, climate and biodiversity, security, migration, asylum and integration, EU values, fundamental rights, while acknowledging the recent deteriorating situation in external policy and humanitarian aid and the need to be able to react swiftly as well as in the medium and long terms to the upcoming challenges;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note of Council’s position on the DB, cutting EUR 1,43 billion in commitment appropriations for the MFF headings compared to the Commission’s proposal; considers that the cuts proposed by the Council follow the usual top-down approach of implementing an overall arbitrary reduction target, which is neither driven by an objective assessment of implementation trends nor reflects absorption capacities; points out the contradiction with core shared policy priorities; concludes that the Council’s position is far from Parliament’s expectations for a recovery budget; decides therefore, as a general rule, to restore appropriations on all lines cut by the Council to the level of the DB, for both operational and administrative expenditure, and to take the DB as the starting point to build its position upon; accepts, however, to enter EUR 1 299 million in both commitment and payment appropriations in 2022 for the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) as this reflects the political agreement on the BAR Regulation;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Insists that new policy priorities or tasks must be accompanied by fresh resources, and that creating an agency or expanding its mandate should not come at the expense of existing programmes or agencies; reverscompensates, therefore, reductions in appropriations for funding programmes proposed by the Commission to reinforce the financial envelopes of decentralised agencies;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 27 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Takes note, in this context, of the recent initiative on a European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA); expresses deep concern over Parliament's exclusion from the decision-making procedure for establishing such an authority, and is strongly opposed to any financing architecture that would redeploy funds away from key objectives and actions initially plannedplanned and agreed by the legislator under Horizon Europe, EU4Health and RescEU; is very concerned that substantial additional funding may derive from the creation of a framework for emergency measures, potentially squeezing the limited margins and special instruments available, and, in some cases, bypassing the budgetary authority where those emergency measures are financed through external assigned revenue; underlines that the timing of such an initiative has not made it possible for Parliament to take it into account in its reading on the 2022 budget; calls for this issue to be addressed during the budgetary conciliation on the 2022 budget;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 38 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Highlights that women have been disproportionately affected by the fallout of the COVID-19 crisis; underlines the importance of the implementation of gender-responsive budgeting to ensure that women and men benefit equally from public spending; calls, in this context, on the Commission to accelerate the introduction of an effective, transparent and comprehensive methodology, in close cooperation with Parliament, to measure relevant gender expenditure, as set out in the Interinstitutional Agreement, in order to be able to show tangible results for the 2022 budget and in view of the extension of the methodology to all MFF programmes; calls, furthermore, for the swift implementation of the EU gender equality strategy;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 44 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that a successful research and innovation programme is essential for the Union’s future prosperity; stresses that Horizon Europe, which has very high European added value, will make a critically important contribution to the Green Deal and efforts towards a climate- neutral economy, to a successful digital transition and to the recovery of the Union economy from the pandemic; highlights in particular the need to bolster Union investment in health research, including funding for cancer research; increases, therefore, the allocation of Horizon Europe over the level of the DB by EUR 305 million in commitment appropriations;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 49 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) plays an absolutely crucial role in the building of high-quality, sustainable, affordable, interconnected trans-European transport, energy and digital networks and is therefore at the heart of efforts to strengthen the Union economy and make a success of the green and digital transitions; recalls that CEF makes a very significant contribution to the overall target of at least 30% climate expenditure from the MFF and Newxt Generation EU (NGEU); proposes therefore to increase the funding for the three CEF strands by a total amount of EUR 207,3 million in commitment appropriations above the level of the DB;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 51 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that the Digital Europe Programme is a vital tool in increasing rates of digitalisation in the Union, thereby leading to significant productivity gains, and in helping to bolster investments in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; recalls the need to support businesses, especially innovative digital SMEs and start-ups; considers that additional appropriations are required to promote digital inclusion and digital literacy across Europe, with a specific focus on vulnerable groups and women; proposes therefore to increase the amount allocated to the programme by just over EUR 71 million;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 55 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Supports increases to the various strands of the Single Market Cluster by a total amount of just over EUR 37 million in commitment appropriations above the level of the DB; draws particular attention to the need to significantly increase the line dedicated to improving the competitiveness of enterprises, including start-ups, and their access to markets, considering the severe and long-lasting consequences of the crisis on SMEs; calls also for a targeted increase of the line ensuring high level of consumer protection and product safety; Considers that InvestEU is a cornerstone of the recovery strategy in a post-pandemic context and underlines the need for the full and rapid deployment of the programme; stresses in particular the importance of the InvestEU Advisory Hub and the InvestEU Portal in strengthening the investment and business environment across all regions of the European Union; for these reasons, rejects any cut to this programme and decides to restore all relevant budget lines to the level of the DB;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 58 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates its long-standing request for a dedicated budget line and allocation for tourism, particularly considering the severe contraction that the sector, which includes many SMEs, has experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; acknowledges that several EU programmes contribute to the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the sector, but strongly believes that an EU tourism programme would ensure more coordinated, visible and transparent action; underlines that such a programme should support the design, implementation and enforcement of Union legislation that supports the sector’s recovery, while putting it back on a path towards a sustainable future, economically, socially and environmentally;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 69 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Decides to create a separate budget line under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), to provide a special additional allocation to foster the implementation of the European Child Guarantee in order to contribute to eradicate child poverty and to meet targets of the European Pillar of Social Rights Action plan, while mitigate the negative effects of the pandemic on children; reinforces, for this purpose, Sub- heading 2a by EUR 700 000 000 above the DB in commitment appropriations (excluding pilot projects and preparatory actions), to be financed by using the available margin and mobilising the special instruments;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 71 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Recalls that the support of the Recovery Assistance for Cohesion and the Territories of Europe (REACT-EU) to the ESF+ and to the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) should contribute to provide notably for job creation and quality employment, in particular for people in vulnerable situations, and for social inclusion and poverty eradication measures, notably on child poverty;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 74 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Underlines that additional resources should notably be allocated for sexual and reproductive health and right services (SRHR), particularly to ensure timely and free access, as well as quality of services;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 79 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Proposes, further, a reinforcement to the Culture strand of the Creative Europe Programme to support Europe’s cultural and creative sectors and creative industry, particularly hit by the COVID-19 crisis, in the recovery; underlines that no funding from any of Creative Europe’s three strands should be used for financing projects in the framework of the New European Bauhaus initiative;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 83 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Decides to increase the budget for "Multimedia actions” and", to create a reserve in order to encourage the Commission to provide more stability and predictability for radio networks covering EU affairs with funding covering at least two years and to clarify the different objectives financed thorough this budget line; increases, also, appropriations on social dialogue in order to enhance social dialogue and support in particular national social partners in the post-Covid responseo respond to the he long-term consequences of the Covid crisis;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 86 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Deems it necessary to increase appropriations for the Turkish Cypriot Community budget line for the purpose of contributing decisively to the continuation and intensification of the mission of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus, the wellbeing of Maronites wishing to resettle and that of all enclaved persons as agreed in the 3rd Vienna Agreement, and of supporting the bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, thereby promoting trust and reconciliation between the two communities;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 97 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Recalls, the importance of the LIFE programme in supporting climate action and environmental protection; in the light of the programme’s remarkable absorption capacity, calls for the level of budgetary support for LIFE to be increased across the various programme strands by 25% above DB; highlights that any annual reinforcements for the LIFE programme will imply progress towardscontribute to the mainstreaming targets and ambitions in the areas of climate and biodiversity;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 104 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34 a. Recalls the importance of providing the EU budget with a sufficiently detailed nomenclature to allow the budgetary authority to fulfil its decision-making role effectively and for Parliament in particular to fulfil its democratic oversight and scrutiny roles across all headings; regrets, therefore, that the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund does not benefit from a more detailed nomenclature reflecting the specific objectives of the Fund;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 111 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Strongly objects to Council’s cuts toDecides to place EUR 90 000 000 of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) as the agency must be adequately equipped to enable it to deliver in all areas of responsibility falling under its new mandate; decides, however, to place EUR 90 000 000 into the reserve subject to the recruitment of the remaining 20 fundamental rights monitors at AD grade, the recruitment of the three deputy executive directors and the adoption of a procedure for the implementation of Article 46 of Regulation 2019/18969 ; _________________ 9Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2019 on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing; requires also the agency to present an adapted Serious Incident Report (SIR) mechanism in line with the recommendations of the working group on fundamental rights and legal operational aspects of operations in the Aegean sea (FRaLO) is presented, to establish a fully functioning fundamental rights monitoring system in line with Article 110 (paragraphs 1(1) and 2) (2) of Regulations (EU) No 1052/2013 and (EU) 2016/1624 (OJ L 295, 14.11.2019, p. 1).2019/1896 and to successfully implement recommendation 5 of the last European Court of Auditor’s report on Frontex by the end of 2021;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 124 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
41. Emphasises that at a time when external challenges and matters of international politics are gaining importance in international politics, the Union must ensure that the external dimension of its budget is appropriately funded and prepared to respond without delay to current, emerging as well as future and long term challenges; insists on supporting agreed priorities under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICI-Global Europe) and Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III);
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 128 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
42. Emphasises the need to increase funding for Western Balkan countries and the countries of the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood to support comprehensive political and socio-economic reforms and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and its long-term economic consequencsocial, environmental and economic consequences and to increase funding for civil society and non-state actors in accession countries; points, in that context, to the need to ensure adequate funding for crucial areas such as democracy support, civil society and the rule of law;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 130 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42 a. Underlines that all programmes under the EU external policy should contribute to gender mainstreaming;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 131 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 b (new)
42 b. Calls for the EU to step up its contribution to UNRWA to EUR 142 million in 2022 in recognition of its essential role as unique provider of vital services for millions of Palestine refugees and as an investment towards security, stability and development in the region;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 134 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Expresses deep concern about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan and other international situations; believes that the humanitarian aid budget for Afghanistan and neighbouring countries should be significantly increased to support and protect vulnerable Afghans and their families; given the expected needs to be financed by the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, both internally and externally, that might lead to financial shortcomings, decides to reinforce the funding of the humanitarian aid by 20%;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 136 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Stresses the need to support developing countries in improving their health systems and accessing COVID-19 vaccines, particularly through the COVAX initiative; decides, therefore, to earmark the amount of EUR 1 billion under the emerging challenges and priorities cushion of NDICI-Global Europe to this effect, as well as a further EUR 100 million under the line "People - Global Challenges" to finance immediate, middle and long term challenges; requests that Member States fulfil the COVAX pledges already made and invites them to commit additional EUR 2 billion, either to COVAX or in vaccine doses, in the first semester of 2022;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 140 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
45. Highlights the Union’s global support efforts for refugees and recalls the important role played by Turkey and the other host countries in welcoming refugees from Syria; reaffirms that the Union and its Member States must continue to provide effective and monitored aid to Syrian refugees in host countries; emphasises that the future funding for the needs of the Syrian refugees was not factored in the MFF or NDICI-Global Europe negotiations and should therefore not be borne by the programmed instruments, including the NDICI-Global Europe cushion, as the package in favour of refugees from Syria, Iraq and other countries is not responding to a new crisis or unforeseen needs; requests that any successor of the EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRT) shall be financed by fresh appropriations and by additional contributions from the Member States and should be accompanied by the corresponding revision of the MFF regulation to increase the ceiling of Heading 6 in order to reflect the actual financial needs for the EU external actions;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 143 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45 a. Underlines the key role of the EU Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Moldova, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Jordan, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Ukraine to promote investments and and support recovery from the COVID-19 crisis;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 146 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Emphasises that the protection and promotion of human rights and democracy globally as well as the empowerment of women and protection of vulnerable groups, such as children, continues to be of core interest for the Union’s external action; decides therefore, to increase the funding of these lines;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 154 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
49. Stresses that, given the new legislative proposals, such as Fit for 55 package and increased Union spending due to NGEU and the Recovery and Resilience Facility, some services, in particular the Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), will need staff reinforcements; asks the Commission to reassess these needs and to propose these reinforcements in its Amending letterduring the conciliation, without undermining the actual human resources level in its other services;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 156 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
50. Recalls the importance of pilot projects and preparatory actions (PP-PAs) as tools for the formulation of political priorities and the introduction of new initiatives that have the potential to turn into standing Union activities and programmes; having carried out a careful analysis of all the proposals submitted and taking fully into account the Commission's assessment of their respect of legal requirements and implementability, adopts a balanced package of PP-PAs that reflects Parliament’s political priorities; calls on the Commission to swiftly implement PP-PAs and provide feedback on their performance and results delivered on the ground;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 159 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point b a (new)
b a) Calls again on the Conference of Presidents to revise the Implementing provisions governing the work of delegations and missions outside the European Union; underlines that such a revision should consider the possibility for APAs, subject to certain conditions, to accompany Members on official Parliament Delegations and Missions;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 174 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point l
l) rRegrets that the Bureau refuses to implement the will of the Plenary expressed on numerous occasions to take action for the full alignment of the allowances rates of officials, other civil servants and APAs in respect of duty travel between Parliament’s three places of work; reiterates its calls on the Bureau to address this issue to remedy that inequality without any further delay and to take the necessary measures to remedy that inequality as soon as possibleimmediate action with regard to the revision of the applicable Rules which is necessary to change the legal framework;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 175 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point l a (new)
l a) Regrets that the Bureau refuses to implement the will of the Plenary expressed on several occasions to grant a high level of protection to APAs reporting on breaches of Union law asper Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on whistleblower protection, similar to the level of protection granted to APAs who are victims of harassment; invites the Bureau to define clear and legally certain standards regarding in which cases whistleblower protection can be granted, including for APAs, and to publish those standards;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 179 #

2021/0227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – point p a (new)
p a) Recalls that Parliament strongly supports multilingualism and promotes the rights, the involvement and participation of the national, regional and linguistic minorities (about 50million people in the Union); considers that Parliament can actively contribute to the fight against disinformation by providing information also in the languages of linguistic minorities, regions and communities where appropriate; requests the Bureau to analyse the feasibility and estimate the financial cost of providing communication materials, for example for the Europa Experience Centres in the languages of linguistic minorities, regions and communities within the different Member States;
2021/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) The revenues generated should be attributed to the Union budget as an own resource in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 311 TFEU, pursuant to Annex 2 of the legally binding Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of16 December 20201a and as proposed by the Commission on 22 December2021 in its legislative proposal to amend the Own Resources Decision1b. The CBAM-based own resource would thus be part of a basket of new own resources whose total proceeds should be sufficient to cover the level of overall expected expenditure for the repayment costs of the principal and interests of the borrowing incurred under the Next Generation EU instrument, while respecting the principle of universality. _________________ 1a Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap for the introduction of new own resources (OJ L 433I, 22.12.2020, p. 28.). 1b COM(2021)0570 final.
2022/02/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
(13 b) The principle of universality implies that there can be no earmarking or assignment of any particular own resource to cover a specific type of expenditure. The CBAM together with the ETS-based own resource and the one based on Pillar One of the OECD/G20 agreement further embed EU policy priorities such as the European Green Deal and the Union’s contribution to fair taxation in the revenue side of the EU budget to provide EU added value. New own resources should contribute to climate mainstreaming, improve the resilience of the Union budget as a tool for investments and guarantees and - by diversifying the number of revenue sources - mitigate the risks to the EU budget on the revenue side and alleviate the burden of repayment on national budgets.
2022/02/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55 a (new)
(55 a) To support least developed countries' efforts towards the de- carbonisation of their manufacturing industries support should be financed under the relevant expenditure programmes in the Union budget, including through reinforcing climate spending in the Union budget’s, such as the relevant geographic and thematic programmes of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument established by Regulation (EU) 2021/947 of the European Parliament and of the Council.1a _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2021/947 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 June 2021 establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe, amending and repealing Decision No 466/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulation (EU) 2017/1601 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 480/2009 (OJ L 209, 14.6.2021, p. 1).
2022/02/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 36 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61 a (new)
(61 a) Underlines the importance to avoid an excessive administrative burden and costs for the implementation of the CBAM mechanism on both the Commission and the Member States, and to keep the complexity of the system as low as possible while ensuring its proper functioning.
2022/02/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 a (new)
(28 a) A well-defined share of the auctioning revenue generated under the reformed and extended ETS should be used as an own resource to finance the Union budget as general income, in accordance with the legally binding Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 16 December 20201a that contains a roadmap towards the introduction of a basket of new own resources, including, inter alia, own resources based on the ETS, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Pillar One of the OECD/G20 agreement. Under that Agreement, such new own resources are envisaged to be introduced by 1 January 2023. The new own resources are instruments to embed EU policy priorities such as the European Green Deal and the Union’s contribution to fair taxation in the revenue side of the EU budget and thus augment EU add value. The introduction of new own resources will contribute to the climate mainstreaming objectives, the repayment of NGEU debts and the resilience of the Union budget as regards its functioning as a tool for investments and guarantees. _________________ 1a Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources (OJ L 433I, 22.12.2020, p. 28).
2022/02/22
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 b (new)
(28 b) In accordance with Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053, the Union is legally bound to repay all liabilities incurred by the exceptional and temporary empowerment to borrow funds under Next Generation EU by 31 December 2058 at the latest. Therefore, in order to respect the legally binding Interinstitutional Agreement and its roadmap for the introduction of a basket of new own resources intended to repay the Union’s debt and to align the EU revenue side with the EU political priorities, a share of ETS revenues should accrue to the Union budget to help cover the borrowing costs as enshrined in the [Council Decision 2022/XXXX amending Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053 on the system of own resources of the European Union] and prevent substantial decreases in the EU budget that would jeopardize Union programmes in future MFFs.
2022/02/22
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 27 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 44 a (new)
(44 a) Underlines the importance of a uniform application of the own resources decision and therefore the ETS Directive should not contain any temporary opt-out clauses, giving Member States the possibility to delay the application of emissions trading, which would fragment and undermine the basis for the ETS- based own resource.
2022/02/22
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 52 a (new)
(52 a) In the event of a higher level of carbon price than the initial assumption (EC reference price/assumption of EUR45/ton in 2020 prices), additional allocations should be made available for the Social Climate Fund and be subject to a specific technical adjustment based on carbon-price fluctuation to ensure that the impact of carbon price increases on the most vulnerable is adequately and fairly mitigated;
2022/02/22
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 669 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
(xa) “port of call” means the port where a ship stops to load or unload cargo or to embark or disembark passengers; consequently, for the purpose of this Directive stops for the sole purposes of refuelling, obtaining supplies, relieving the crew, going into dry-dock or making repairs to the ship or its equipment, stops in port because the ship is in need of assistance or in distress, ship-to-ship transfers carried out outside ports, stops in a transhipment port of a non-EU neighbouring country and stops for the sole purpose of taking shelter from adverse weather or rendered necessary by search and rescue activities are excluded;
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 670 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point x b (new)
(xb) “transhipment port” means the port where the movement of one type of cargo to be transhipped exceeds 60 % of the total traffic of that port. It needs to be considered that cargo, container or goods are transhipped when they are unloaded from ship to the port for the sole purpose of loading them on another ship.
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 671 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point x c (new)
(xc) “deep sea routes” means those shipping routes connecting two or more continents and performed by regular services covering more than 3 000 km long where ships would carry out transhipment operations at any port in its route. Such routes shall be incorporated in a list and reconsidered on an annual basis by the Commission;
2022/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1304 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point -a (new)
Directive 2003/87/CE
Article 12 – paragraph 1a a (new)
(-a) the following paragraph is inserted: “1aa. Access to the EU ETS market shall be limited to operators with compliance obligations under the EU ETS. This includes stationary installations operators, aviation operators and maritime operators. Access shall also be granted to financial intermediaries purchasing allowances on behalf of operators mentioned above.” (Commission Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010 should be amended in line with this limitation of access.)
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1326 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point d a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a a (new)
(da) the following paragraph is inserted: " 3aa. An obligation to surrender allowances shall not arise, until 2030, in respect of emissions from ships operating in deep-sea routes with Carbon Leakage risks and under an efficiency benchmark. The list of routes and the efficiency benchmark shall be determined by the Commission. "
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1327 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point d b (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a b (new)
(db) the following paragraph is inserted: " 3ab. An obligation to surrender allowances shall not arise until 2030 in respect of: (i) emissions from voyages between a port located in an outermost region of a member state and a port located in the same member state outside that outermost region; (ii) emissions of ships operating under a public service contract concluded in accordance to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3577/92; (iii) 50% of emissions of greenhouse gases for ships subject to public service obligations in accordance to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3577/92. For the purpose of this Directive, the CO2 emissions from shipping shall not be taken into account in the following circumstances: (i) humanitarian voyages; (ii) search and rescue voyages or parts of normal voyages by ships where search and rescue activities had to be carried out. "
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1392 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 29 a – paragraph 1
(19a) in Article 29a, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. If, for more than six consecutiveone and half months, the average allowance price is more than threeone and a half times the average price of allowances during the two preceding years on the European carbon market, the Commission shall immediately convene a meeting of the Committee esadopt a decision to release 100 million allowances covered by this Chapter from the Market Stabilished byty Reserve in accordance with Article 91(7) of Decision No 280/2004/EC. (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02003L0087-20200101)(EU) 2015/1814." Or. en
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1424 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 a – paragraph 1 a (new)
By way of derogation from the first paragraph, Member States may request, by 31 July 2024, that the provisions of this Chapter apply only from 1January 2029 to the release for consumption of fuels which are used for combustion in private road transport and private heating or cooling of residential buildings, provided that they can demonstrate that they can differentiate the monitoring, reporting and verification of those activities from other activities covered by this Chapter and that they can reach their2030 targets under Regulation (EU) 2018/842 without the full application of this Chapter. By 31 July 2024, any Member State intending to make use of this derogation shall inform the Commission and provide any necessary information in that regard.
2022/03/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1480 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 e – paragraph 2
2. From 1 January 2027, Member States shall ensure that, by 30 April each year, the regulated entity surrenders a number of allowances covered by this Chapter, that is equal to the total emissions, corresponding to the quantity of fuels released for consumption pursuant to Annex III, during the preceding calendar year as verified in accordance with Articles 15 and 30f, and that those allowances are subsequentlyas follows: (a) 25% of verified emissions for 2026; (b) 50 % of verified emissions for 2027; (c) 75 % of verified emissions for 2028; (d) 100 % of verified emissions for 2029. To the extent that fewer allowances are surrender compared to the verified emissions for years 2026 to 2028, an amount of allowances equal to the difference between verified emissions and allowances surrendered shall be cancelled.
2022/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1566 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new)
Decision 2015/1814
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a a (new)
(ca) the following paragraph is inserted: "5aa. The number of allowances to be placed in the reserve during the 12 months beginning on 1 September of every year shall not exceed 25 % of the number of allowances to be auctioned during the next 12 months." ;
2022/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1661 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c – point vii
Directive 2003/87/EU
Annex I – table – last row – column 1
“Maritime transport Maritime transport activities of ships covered by Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council performing voyages with the purpose of transporting passengers or cargo for commercial purposes. This activity shall not include voyages performed by a shipping company performing voyages with total annual emissions lower than 10 000 tonnes per year.
2022/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 7 #

2021/0000(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2021 overall assessments, the strategy’s enhanced focus on social and environmental dimensions and its emphasis on the importance of combining crisis management, recovery efforts with the transformative aspirations of the European Green Deal and the digital transition; underlines that the COVID-19 crisis and its economic fallout is having an impact on the notion of reforms, recovery and resilience and highlights the Portuguese Presidency’s emphasis on the European social model as a valuable contribution in this regard;
2021/02/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 60 #

2021/0000(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates the urgency of diversifying the EU budget’s revenue sources, in line with the roadmap integrated in the Interinstitutional Agreement, and of linking own resources with policy objectives more effectively, in particular to provide environmental incentives and capture mobile corporate tax bases;
2021/02/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 65 #

2021/0000(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to apply the RoL Regulation completely and without ambiguity which is meant to protect the financial interests of the Union.
2021/02/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2020/2244(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that in the area of social and employment policies, Next Generation EU (NGEU) and the EU budget can play a subsidiary but instrumental role in triggering, bundling and directing sustainable investments towards social development and resilience; appreciates that this role will be enhanced by better coordination of national policies and investments towards overarching EU objectives such as the European Green Deal, the digital transition and the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the EU Gender Equality Strategy;
2021/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 39 #

2020/2244(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasises the importance of involving the European Parliament and a more inclusive social dialogue with social partners, civil society, youth organisations, local and regional authorities in shaping the European Semester, including the Country Specific Recommendations.
2021/01/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A
A. whereas a third country cannot have the same rights and enjoy the same benefits as a member; whereas the Union should consider UK participation in Union and Euratom programmes having the Union’s interest first in mindbearing in mind the strategic and financial interests of the Union and its citizens; whereas any decision on UK participation in such programmes should take account of all relevant aspects of the envisaged partnership, since that partnership should form a coherent structure;
2020/04/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B
B. whereas any UK participation in Union and Euratom programmes should respect all relevant rules and mechanisms and conditions of participation, as laid down in the corresponding legal bases; whereas, as a consequence and among other aspects, a fair balance as regards UK contributions and benefits should be ensured and the UK, as a third country, cannot enjoy decisional power on any programme;
2020/04/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the UK should fulfil all financial commitments agreed in the Withdrawal Agreement;
2020/04/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) not accept piecemeal UK participation in Erasmus+ or any other EU programme, and ensure full compliance with applicable EU legislation and principles such as the free movement for people and to not accept participation for a period shorter than the full length of theany programme under the MFF;
2020/04/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) make proposals for arrangements to implement cooperation between UK authorities and EU agencies, taking into account that the UK, as a third country, will not have any decision-making power over EU agencies;
2020/04/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 27 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(b b) take in due account the strategic partnership that should frame EU-UK relations with regard to foreign policy and cooperation in the field of defence;
2020/04/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 28 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
(b c) take in due account the possible impacts of the new partnership that should frame EU-UK relations on EU consumers and producers and on the EU budget in the field of agriculture and fisheries;
2020/04/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b d (new)
(b d) ensure that the participation of the UK in EU programmes will not entail net transfers or benefits from the EU budget to the UK;
2020/04/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b e (new)
(b e) propose the necessary provisions to protect the financial interests of the Union with regard to the programmes in which the UK would participate, including audits as well as anti-fraud and anti-money laundering investigations conducted by Commission services, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), the European Court of Auditors and the European Parliament, through its right of scrutiny;
2020/04/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b f (new)
(b f) ensure that the Union may unilaterally suspend or terminate the participation of the United Kingdom in the Union programmes, if conditions for participation are not fulfilled or if the United Kingdom does not pay its fair financial contribution;
2020/04/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 32 #

2020/2023(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) assess and prepare for all possible scenarios, including the extension of the transition period, in order to ensure the sound financial management of the Union budget.; shall the transition period be extended, demands that, as of 2021, the UK will not participate as a Member State in the MFF, it will take part in EU programmes as a third country and will have to pay a financial contribution to the EU budget for its participation in the Single Market, whose amount will be decided by the Joint Committee established under the Withdrawal Agreement;
2020/04/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 86 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Recalls the important role played by the decentralised agencies active under this heading; demands to provide the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) with sufficient financial and human resources to perform its tasks, considering the additional projects which have been identified through the agency’s consultation process with stakeholders; asks to provide the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) and the European Labour Authority (ELA) with adequate budgetary resources, taking into account the relevance of their mission, as well as the expected role of ELA in ensuring fair labour mobility in the context of the Covid-19 crisis.
2020/10/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 100 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. Intends to support the European Environment Agency (EEA) with additional financial and human resources, considering that the agency is expected to play a fundamental role in supporting Green Deal related actions, by monitoring and reporting on the EU biodiversity strategy, circular economy, climate change adaptation and zero pollution initiatives.
2020/10/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 106 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
42. Underlines that it is of paramount importance to invest in adequate funding and staffing levels for all agencies operating in the fields of migration, asylum and border management; requests additional staff resources for the European Asylum Support Office (EASO), which will be necessary for the agency to properly implement its field operations, training development, analytical activities and governance framework.
2020/10/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 132 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
51. Points to the persistent challenges in the Union’s Eastern and Southern neighbourhood, as well as the importance of endowing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East with adequateincreased financial resources in view of the growing needs of Palestine refugees and as an investment towards stability and development in the region; recalls the importance of developing stable relations and strong cooperation between the EU and Africa and deems appropriate to dedicate sufficient financial resources to the development of this continent, which would contribute inter alia to mitigating the root causes of forced migration;
2020/10/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 194 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) TAs proposed in the European Green Deal1a and the European Green Deal Investment Plan1b, a Just Transition Mechanism should be established in order to address the social, economic and environmental consequences of reaching EU's 2030 climate target and the Union's climate neutrality by 2050. This mechanism, composed of three pillars; a Just Transition Fund (pillar 1), a dedicated Just Transition Scheme under InvestEU (pillar 2) and a Public Sector Loan Facility (pillar 3), should focus on the regions that are most affected by the green transition and have less capacity to finance the necessary investments. As such, the InvestEU should also provide support to financing to generate investment to the benefit of just transition regions. _________________ 1a COM(2019)640 final 1b COM(2020)21
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 202 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
(30 a) To implement the second pillar under the Just Transition Mechanism, a dedicated Just Transition Scheme under InvestEU should be established horizontally across all policy windows. This scheme shall provide funding to additional investment needs to support the regions identified in the territorial just transitions plans, prepared in accordance with Article [7] of Regulation [JTF Regulation] and approved by the Commission.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 204 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) Each policy window should be composed of two compartments, that is to say an EU compartment and a Member State compartment. The EU compartment should address Union-wide or Member State specific market failures or sub- optimal investment situations in a proportionate manner. Operations supported should have a clear Union added value. The Member State compartment should give Member States as well as regional authorities via their Member State the possibility of contributing a share of their resources from the funds under shared management to the provisioning for the EU guarantee and of using the EU guarantee for financing or investment operations in order to address specific market failures or sub-optimal investment situations in their own territories, including in vulnerable and remote areas such as the outermost regions of the Union, as to be set out in the contribution agreement, in order to achieve objectives of the funds under shared management. . In addition, the recovery and resilience plans under the Recovery and Resilience Facility may include additional contributions to the Member States compartment Operations supported by the InvestEU Fund through either EU or Member State compartments should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 205 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
(32) The Member State compartment should be specifically designed to allow the use of funds under shared management or additional contributions from recovery and resilience plans under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to provision a guarantee issued by the Union. That possibility would increase the value added of the EU guarantee by providing support under it to a wider range of financial recipients and projects and diversifying the means of achieving the objectives of the funds under shared management, while ensuring a consistent risk management of the contingent liabilities by implementing the EU guarantee under indirect management. The Union should guarantee the financing and investment operations provided for in the guarantee agreements concluded between the Commission and implementing partners under the Member State compartment. The funds under shared management should provide the provisioning for the guarantee, following a provisioning rate determined by the Commission and set out in the contribution agreement concluded with the Member State, based on the nature of the operations and the resulting expected losses. The Member State would assume losses above the expected losses by issuing a back-to- back guarantee in favour of the Union. Such arrangements should be concluded in a single contribution agreement with each Member State that voluntarily chooses such option. The contribution agreement should encompass the one or more specific guarantee agreements to be implemented within the Member State concerned on the basis of the rules of the InvestEU Fund, and any regional ring-fencing. The setting out of the provisioning rate on a case-by- case basis requires a derogation from Article 211(1) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 (the Financial Regulation). This set-up provides also a single set of rules for budgetary guarantees supported by funds that are managed centrally or by funds under shared managementadditional contributions from recovery and resilience plans under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, which would facilitate their combination. _________________ 30Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1).
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 260 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 a (new)
(28 a) ‘companies’ means for the purposes of the solvency support window companies, project companies, public- private partnerships and other legal structures.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 293 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) to support the solvency of companies established in a Member State and operating in the Union supporting any of the objectives referred to in this paragraph.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 295 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. While recognising the demand- driven nature of the InvestEU, the EIB shall: (a) target that at least 40 % of InvestEU financing under the infrastructure and innovation window support project components that contribute to climate action, in line with the commitments made at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21).InvestEU financing for SMEs and small mid- cap companies shall not be included in that computation.The EIB shall use its internationally agreed methodology to identify those climate action project components or cost shares; (b) ensure that the majority of InvestEU financing under the solvency support window is utilised to support eligible companies in Member States and sectors economically most hit by the Covid-19 pandemic; (c) ensure that the majority of InvestEU financing under the solvency support window is utilised to support eligible companies in Member States where the availability of State solvency support is more limited. The Steering Board shall, where necessary, provide detailed guidance concerning points (a) to (c).
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 300 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The EU guarantee for the purposes of the EU compartment referred to in point (a) of Article 8(1) shall be EUR 785 153 85423 310 000 (current prices). It shall be provisioned at the rate of 45 35%. The amount referred to in point (a) of the first subparagraph of Article 34(3) shall be also taken into account for contributing to the provisioning resulting from this provisioning rate.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 301 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
An additional amount of the EU guarantee may be provided for the purposes of the Member State compartment referred to in point (b) of Article 8(1), subject to the allocation by Member States, pursuant to [Article 10(1)] of Regulation [[CPR] number]44 and Article [75(1)] of Regulation [[CAP Strategic Plan] number]45 and in accordance with the implementation of the relevant measures in recovery and resilience plans under Regulation [Recovery and Resilience Facility ] , of the corresponding amounts. _________________ 44 45null null
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 324 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The InvestEU Fund shall operate through the following fivesix policy windows that shall address market failures or sub- optimal investment situations within their specific scope:
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 386 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) a Solvency Support Window i.The EU guarantee may be used to support EIB financing, or guarantees to, or investments in funds, special purpose vehicles or other investment platforms, including through national promotional banks or institutions or other relevant arrangements, that provide equity and equity-type investments in companies. ii.Funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms that target companies engaging in cross-border activities within the Union and/or companies which have high potential for green or digital transformation shall be particularly targeted under the Solvency Support Window. iii.The funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall provide financing on commercial terms or on terms consistent with the State aid Temporary Framework12, while paying due regard to the European nature of the Solvency Support Instrument and to the funds’ and other vehicles’ independent management. iv.The funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall have commercial management that take investment decisions or independent management that is at arm’s length from any investors. v.Companies targeted by funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall been couraged to comply, to the extent possible, with minimum high-level social and environmental safeguards in line with guidance provided by the Steering Board.Such guidance should include adequate provisions for avoiding undue administrative burdens, taking into account the size of companies and including lighter provisions for SMEs.Companies with a certain level of exposure to a pre-defined list of environmentally harmful activities, in particular the sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), shall been couraged to put in place, in the future, green transition plans.Companies shall also be encouraged to advance in their digital transformation.Technical assistance shall be available to assist companies for the purpose of these transitions. vi.The operations under this window shall be carried out in accordance with the EIB’s internal rules and procedures.All relevant information for the assessment of the operation shall be made available to the members of the Steering Board and of the Investment Committee. vii. EIB guarantees or investments shall be priced in line with Article 12
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 388 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. A Just Transition Scheme, the second pillar of the Just Transition Mechanism, shall be established horizontally across all policy windows. This scheme shall comprise investments which address social, economic and environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards the achievement of the EU's 2030 climate target and the Union's climate neutrality by 2050.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 389 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. To this end the Commission shall update the InvestEU investment guidelines laying down the requirements for investment operations supported through the InvestEU Fund to included a section on the InvestEU Just Transition Scheme and its implementation modalities.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 427 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 33 in order to supplement this Regulation by defining the investment guidelines for each of the policy windows. including the Just Transition Scheme. The investment guidelines shall be prepared in close dialogue with the EIB Group and other potential implementing partners.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 429 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Amounts allocated by a Member State on a voluntary basis under Article [10(1)] of Regulation [[CPR] number] or Article [75(1)] of Regulation [[CAP Strategic Plan] number] or in accordance with the implementation of the relevant measures in recovery and resilience plans under Regulation [Recovery and Resilience Facility] shall be used for the provisioning for the part of the EU guarantee under the Member State compartment covering financing and investment operations in the Member State concerned or for the possible contribution from funds under shared management or from additional contributions in accordance with the implementation of the relevant measures in recovery and resilience plans under the Recovery Resilience Facility to the InvestEU Advisory Hub. Those amounts shall be used to contribute to the achievement of the policy objectives specified in the Partnership Agreement referred to in Article 7 of Regulation [[CPR] number], in the programmes or in the CAP Strategic Plan which contribute to InvestEU.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 434 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) for the solvency support window;
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 442 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In addition to projects situated in the Union, or in an overseas country or territory linked to a Member State as set out in Annex II to the TFEU, the InvestEU Fund may support the following projects and operations through financing and investment operations under other windows than the strategic European investment window or the Solvency Support Instrument :
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 451 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Notwithstanding the second and third paragraphs, only companies established in a Member State and operating in the Union can be supported by the financing and investment operations under the solvency support window.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 454 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The eligible instruments under the solvency support window shall result in providing equity or quasi-equity to companies referred to in Article 3.2(f).
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 455 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. The intermediaries under the solvency support window shall be established in a Member State and operate in the Union. The Steering Board shall set any necessary requirements relating to the control of intermediaries (funds, special purpose vehicles and others) in the light of any applicable public order or security considerations.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 467 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(f a) determine the guidance referred to in Section 6 point d of Annex I.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 487 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(i a) providing support to financing and investment operations under the solvency support window.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 489 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a Financing of advisory services and technical assistance An amount of up to EUR 100 000 000 shall be made available for covering costs, advisory services and technical and administrative assistance to set-up and manage funds, special purpose vehicles, investment platforms and other vehicles for the purposes of the solvency support window including for support referred to in point (i) of Article 14(2) and having a special focus on Member States with less developed equity markets. The technical assistance shall also be available to support the green and digital transformation of companies financed under this window. The Commission shall implement this amount under direct or indirect management as referred to in points (a) and (c) of Article62(1) of the Financial Regulation. An amount of EUR 80 000 000 out of the amount referred to in the first subparagraph shall constitute an external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation and shall be subject to Article 4(4) and (8) of the [EURI] Regulation.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 497 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – indent 1 (new)
- Operations under the solvency support window shall be reported on separately, as appropriate and as set out in the guarantee agreement.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 524 #

2020/0108(COD)

(e a) up to EUR 4 900 000 000 for objectives referred to in point(e) of Article 3(2).
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 576 #

2020/0108(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part 1 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(f a) support to funds, special purpose vehicles, investment platforms or other arrangements under the solvency support window.
2020/09/15
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 75 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) In order to counter the severe economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Union, companies that have encountered difficulties because of the economic crisis caused by the pandemic and that cannot obtain sufficient support through market financing, and/or debt financing, or measures undertaken by Member States, should be provided with a facility for solvency support as a matter of urgency under a Solvency Support Instrument which should be added as a third window under the EFSI. The tourism sector which has suffered severe economic consequences due to the COVID-19 pandemic should be given specific attention.
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 141 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) An amount of EUR 100 000 000 should be established to support the set-up and, the management and the monitoring of investment funds, special purpose vehicles and investment platforms in Member States, in particular in those which do not have developed equity fund markets, and to support the green and digital transformation of companies financed under the solvency support window.
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 145 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The Investment Committee under the InvestEU Regulation should become responsible for granting the EU guarantee also under this Regulation once it is established. With a view to ensure adequate expertise and choices, a dedicated sub-committee should be created for the solvency support window.
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 150 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Support granted under the solvency support window should actively participate in maintaining highest levels of employment possible or support companies that offer clear opportunities to retrain in case the level of employment preceding the pandemic cannot be maintained.
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 151 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 b (new)
(14b) To avoid any fragmentation of the Single market and guarantee the adequate distribution of investments guaranteed by the solvency support window, a list of final beneficiaries should be made accessible by the EIB Group on an annual basis.
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 164 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(4a) In Article 5, the following paragraph is added: "2a. Under the solvency support window, the Steering Board shall adjust the project mix in order to ensure that priority for support is granted to companies with high potential for green or digital transformation."
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 170 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(5a) In Article 6(1), point b is amended as follows: (b) are consistent with Union policies, including the objective of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, quality job creation, and economic, social and territorial cohesion and green and digital transformation;
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 175 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
(7a) In Article 7(8), the following subparagraph is inserted after the first subparagraph: "‘When in need of specific analysis and expertise, the Investment Committee is assisted by a dedicated sub-committee; a subcommittee on solvency support should be created once this Regulation enters into force."
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 176 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 – point i
(i) cultural and creative industries;(7b) In the third subparagraph of Article 7(8), point (i) is amended as follows: "(i) cultural and creative industries, including the garment and fashion industries;"
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 187 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point b – introductory part
(10a) In the third subparagraph of Article 9(2), the introductory part of point (b) is amended as follows: "(b) development of the energy sector in accordance with the Energy Union priorities, including security of energy supply, and the 2020, 2030 and 2050 climate and energy frameworks, the Green New Deal and the EIB energy lending policy, in particular through:"
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 188 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point c – introductory part
(10a) In the third subparagraph of Article 9(2), the introductory part of point (c) is amended as follows: "(c) development of transport infrastructures, and equipment and innovative technologies for transport as well as transforming the transport sector towards climate neutrality, in particular through:"
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 218 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
(26a) In article 16(2), point (c) is amended as follows: ‘(c) an assessment of the extent to which operations covered by this Regulation contribute to the achievement of the general objectives set out in Article 9(2), in particular the European Green Deal and the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future, including an assessment of the level of EFSI investments in the areas of research, development and innovation and transport (including TEN-T and urban mobility), telecommunications, energy infrastructure and energy efficiency;
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 220 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Operations under the solvency support window shall be reported on separately, as appropriate and as set out in the guarantee agreement. Each year, the EIB Group shall report publically to the co-legislators the list of final beneficiaries of the solvency support window via a database.
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 228 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – point b
(29a) in Article18(3), point b is amended as follows: (b) the Commission shall publish a comprehensive report on the use of the EU guarantee and the functioning of the guarantee fund and its impact on the recovery of the Union in a post COVID-19 context, the solvency of companies in the Union, the participation to the delivery of the Green New Deal objective as well as the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future.
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 245 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex II – Section 6 – point d – indent 5
– Companies targeted by funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall be encouraged to comply, to the extent possible, with minimum high- level social and environmental safeguards in line with guidance provided by the Steering Board. Such guidance should include adequate provisions for avoiding undue administrative burdens, taking into account the size of companies and including lighter provisions for SMEs. Companies with a certain level of exposure to a pre-defined list of environmentally harmful activities, in particular the sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), shall be encouraged to put in place, in the future, green transition plans. Companies shall also be encouraged to advance in their digital transformation. Technical assistance shall be available to assist companies for the purpose of these transitions.
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 247 #

2020/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex II – Section 6 – point d – indent 5 a (new)
– Companies targeted by funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms and that are large undertakings as defined in Directive 2013/34 shall be required to propose job maintenance plans aiming at keeping employees in work and proposing clear opportunities to retrain.
2020/08/27
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 126 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) At Union level, the European Semester of economicsustainable policy coordination (‘European Semester’), including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, isthe framework to facilitate the implementation of the European Green Deal, including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Sustainable Development Goals, the National Climate Energy Plans adopted in the frame of the Governance of the Energy Union, and the just transition plans, are the frameworks to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reformAs part of the goals of the European Semester, structural reforms based on solidarity, integration and social justice are also addressed, with the aim of creating quality employment and growth, ensuring equality of and access to opportunity and social protection, protecting vulnerable groups and improving the living standards of all Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reforms while fully taking into account the contribution of macro economic policies to the delivery of Sustainable Development Goals. Those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding. as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 136 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic and budgetary outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member States and very differentiated territorial impact within Member States. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID- 19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial and social welfare systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long- term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies and societies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal spacemeasures that Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies and social structures. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resiliencesocial and economic resilience, understood as the ability to tackle economic shock and achieve long term structural changes in a fair and inclusive way to strengthen quality of life and wellbeing for all, will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening ofreduce the divergences in the Union. (This amendment replaces “resilience” by “social and economic resilience” throughout the whole text.)
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 155 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The implementation of reforms and investments contributing to achievebuild a high degree of resilience of deconomiestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities and societies and social progress, strengthening social structures and adjustment capacity and enhancing sustainable and inclusive growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities and notably Article 3(3) of the Treaty on the European Union. Article 3(1) of the Treaty of the European Union underlines that the “well-being” of EU’s people is the aim of the EU. All reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility should aim at improving in the short, medium and long term people’s quality of life. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 179 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term sustainable growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy for the benefit of an improved quality of life for all. Such investments will also make the EU less dependent by diversifying key supply chains. Investing in green transition, digital transiformation, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economeconomic, social and territorial cohesion, institutional resilience and measures towards the next generation of Europeans are policy arections important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chainsthe common objectives of EU and its Member States and make the Union more resilient.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 192 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) As underlined in the 2020 Strategic Foresight report adopted by the Commission on 9 September 2020, resilience refers to the ability not only to withstand and cope with challenges but also to transform societies in a sustainable, fair and democratic manner. The Recovery and Resilience Facility should aim at strengthening the resilience of the EU as a whole and all its Members States towards a sustainable well-being for all.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 194 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) Each measures in the Recovery and Resilience Plans may contribute to more than one of the pillars identified in Article 3.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 202 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester,and objectives of the EU and its Member States and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivitrecovery and resilience of the economy of thesocial structures in all Member States.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 208 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the Member States. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the Member States. This may also include measures to incentivize private investment through support schemes, including via financial instruments, subsidies, or similar schemes, provided that State Aid rules are complied with.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 243 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 40% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives, while protecting and empowering workers that may suffer from the consequence of productive transformations, in particular by implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights and defending the principle of collective bargaining. The Facility should only finance projects respecting the “do no significant harm” principle accordance with Regulation (EU)2019/2088.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 258 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Additional attention should be given to the specificities of islands, insular areas as well as the outermost regions where the geographical and socio- economic characteristics may require a different approach to support the transition process towards climate- neutrality and taking into account the starting position of each Member State.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 261 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) Reflecting on the European Pillar of Social Rights as Europe’s social strategy to make sure that the transitions of climate-neutrality, digitalisation and demographic change, as well as the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, are socially fair and just, the Facility established by this regulation will contribute to the implementation of its 20 principles and to the achievement of social progress targets and milestones.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 262 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 c (new)
(11c) At least 30% of the recovery and resilience plans should be dedicated to investments related to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights' objectives. None of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be in contradiction to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 263 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 d (new)
(11d) At least 2% of the Recovery and Resilience Plans should contribute to the recovery of the cultural and creative sectors according to their specific needs.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 267 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, dDue attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation. They will boththe digital transformation and fostering social and territorial cohesion by taking into account progresses made under the social scoreboard and other relevant indicators of upward convergence in the social field. All of these objectives must be considered on equal footing and will play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 281 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions, the power should be conferred on the Council to suspend, on a proposal from the Commission and by means of implementing acts, the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and to suspend payments under this Facility, in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to the relevant cases related to the economic governance process laid down in the Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [CPR] (…). The power to lift those suspensions by means of implementing acts, on a proposal from the Commission, should also be conferred on the Council in relation to the same relevant cases.deleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 294 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In order to facilitate the implementation of the policy priorities and enable the recovery to its full capacity, the economic governance framework and the European Semester process needs to be adapted to respond to the vulnerabilities exposed by the current crisis and to prepare for future challenges. Taking into account the initiatives launched by the Commission in 2019 and 2020, the new framework needs to effectively address macroeconomic and socio-economic inequalities, ensure democratic accountability of economic governance-decision-making, and enable the implementation of the Green Deal as the Union’s new growth strategy, for making the EU’s economy sustainable and making the transition just and inclusive for all, and seize the new opportunities of the digital age.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 299 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) The European Semester as the framework for policy coordination under a common surveillance cycle, shall be refocused to a framework that coordinates sustainable development policies, and that would enable the coordination of the recovery measures, framed by the principles of the European Green Deal, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the UN SDGs. A better ownership of the European semester process by a stronger involvement of all relevant stakeholders at national level shall be sought as a matter of priority. To that end, the Stability and Growth Pact shall be revised and adapted to a sustainable development pact that facilitates the implementation of the recovery needs and the investment needed for the EU’s policies priorities.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 336 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent, relevant, effective and efficient recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specificUnion’s long-term policy priorities, challenges and priorities identified, in the context of the European Semester, withe European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals, the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and, operational programmes adopted under the Union funds and/or in actions related to the implementation of Union law and policies. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objec, the Digital Agenda, the Industrial and SME strategies, the European Skills Agenda, the Child Guarantee and the Youth Guarantee, the plan should also set out coherent, complementary, coordinated measures that are relevant under the six policy areas identified in this Regulation All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. At least 40 % of the recovery and resilience plans should be dedicated to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives. The recovery and resilience plans should be consistent with the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025, and specifically address inequalities, including targets and indicators on how to achieve social progress. (1. The words "challenges and prioritives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.identified in the context of the European Semester, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals, the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements, operational programmes adopted under the Union funds and/or actions related to the implementation of Union law and policies." applies throughout the whole text. 2. The words "At least 40 % of the recovery and resilience plans should be dedicated to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives" applies throughout the text.)
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 357 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) By means of an delegated act and based on Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and respecting the "do no significant harm" principle in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, the Commission shall adopt climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines to help Member States to ensure that any measures in the recovery and resilience plan cause no harm to biodiversity and climate and to environmental sustainability.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 360 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) By means of an delegated act and based on Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and respecting the "do no significant harm" principle in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, the Commission shall adopt a tracking methodology to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives to help the Member States to design, implement and track the contribution of the recovery and resilience plans to climate and biodiversity objectives of the EU and the respective Member State.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 362 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 c (new)
(16c) By means of an delegated act and based on the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025, the Commission shall adopt a tracking methodology to mainstreaming gender actions and objectives to help the Member States to design, implement and track the contribution of the recovery and resilience plans to gender objectives of the EU and the respective Member State.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 364 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 d (new)
(16d) Member States should ensure that local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are consulted when drafting the recovery and resilience plans. In order to improve consistency and relevance of the recovery and resilience plans, local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders should be given the possibility to provide their inputs at early stage before the recovery and resilience plans are officially submitted to the EU. Local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are consulted preferably not later than three months before the official submission of the draft recovery and resilience plan by the Member State. Local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are consulted according to national rules and practices. The recovery and resilience plans shall explain how the inputs of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders were taken into account and, if the stakeholders wish so, their opinions will be attached to the National Reform Programmes or, when appropriate, to the national recovery and resilience plans.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 399 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also includeplan should be drawn up based on a multilevel dialogue and partnership with local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders in order to ensure ownership of the plans. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on the six areas identified in this Regulation; it should outline the extent of the consultation carried out with the stakeholders before submission of the plan, as well as targets and milestones specifically focused on inequality and social progress indicators to achieve, and measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency ofway the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevis consistent with challenges, objectives antd country-specific challenges and prioritimmitments of the EU and its Member States identified in the context of the European Semester, the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals, the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements, operational programmes adopted under the Union funds and/or in actions related to the implementation of Union law and policies. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 418 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) To strengthen the national ownership of the process, the Commission shall promote the involvement of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders, as foreseen in this Regulation and in full respect of national rules and practices, through the European Semester and notably in the identification of national challenges and priorities, multilateral surveillance, peer review exercises and exchange of good practices.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 443 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) In order to contribute to the preparation of high-quality plans and assist the Commission in the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by the Member States and in the assessment of the degree of their achievement, provision should be made for the use of expert advice and, at the Member State request, peer counselling. When such expertise concerns labour-related policies, social partners are involved.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 446 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) The application of this Regulation shall fully observe Article 152 TFEU, and the recovery and resilience plans issued under this Regulation shall respect national practices and institutions including for wage formation. This Regulation shall take duly into account Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and accordingly must not affect the right to negotiate, conclude or enforce collective agreements or to take collective action in accordance with national law and practices.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 526 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
(36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, should include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground. The Social Scoreboard shall represent one of the basis of the evaluation.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 553 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the examination procedure thereof13 . After the adoption of an implementing act, it should be possible for the Member State concerned and the Commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature, detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines, indicators for the milestones and targets, and access to underlying data. To allow the continuous relevance of the operational arrangements in respect of the prevailing circumstances during the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, it should be possible that the elements of such technical arrangements may be modified by mutual consent. Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generaliszed deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an, democratic checks and balances, an independent judiciary, media pluralism and media freedom are essential preconditions for sound financial management and effective EU funding and fighting corruption. __________________ 13 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 574 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. ‘European Semester of economicsustainable development policy coordination’ (hereinafter ‘European Semester’) means the process set out by Article 2-a of Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 199720 and the framework to facilitate the implementation of the European Green Deal, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals, and adapted to the policy needs to respond to the current crisis and the future challenges as outlined, amongst others, in the Commission Communication on the 2020 Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy20a and the European Semester Spring and Summer Package 2020. __________________ 20Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 1997 on the strengthening of the surveillance of budgetary positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies (OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 1). 20aCommission Communication COM/2019/650 final from 17 December 2019.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 580 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
3a. ‘economic and social resilience’ means the ability to tackle economic shock and achieve long term structural changes in a fair and inclusive way to strengthen quality of life and well-being for all.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 593 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, culture, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systemssocial protection, high-quality jobs and investment, gender equality and the inclusion of people with disabilities, stability of the financial systems, social dialogue and strengthening democratic systems, including efficient and independent judicial systems as well as media pluralism and media freedom.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 617 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 (new)
- just green transition, taking into account the objectives of the Green Deal; (The words "just green transition" replace "green transition" throughout the whole text.)
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 618 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 (new)
- social and territorial cohesion, taking into account the objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights, of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, social dialogue and strengthening democratic systems; (The words "social and territorial cohesion" replace "social cohesion" throughout the text.)
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 621 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Recovery and Resilience Plans shall respect the following requirements:- at least 40% of the amount of the Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to the just green transition; - at least 20% of the amount of the Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to the digital transformation; - at least 30% of the amount of the Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to the social and territorial cohesion; - at least 10% of the amount of the Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to the Next Generation.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 626 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to impromoteve the short, medium and long term people’s quality of life by contributing to addressing the challenges of the six policy areas referred in Article 3, thereby promoting the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the social and economic resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the just green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creationthe creation of high-quality jobs in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth and strengthening social infrastructures in a fair and inclusive way. Particular attention should be given to the interplay and interlinkages between the 6 policy areas identified in Article 3 and how to ensure a holistic and coherent approach to increase well-being overall.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 655 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) measures that strengthen the educational infrastructure at early ages, from zero to twelve in order to adapt school groups to the health requirements of the COVID-19 and follow the WHO’s recommendations;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 698 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, promoting the involvement of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of each instrument. Expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 703 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In the 2025 Draft Budget of the EU, the Commission shall assess the expected amount of unused commitment appropriations and decommitment appropriations available for non- repayable support referred to in paragraph 1 - point b of this Article. The expected amount of unused commitment appropriations and decommitment appropriations available for non-repayable support referred to in paragraph 1point b of this Article shall be enter into the EU budget as external assigned revenues in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation in the2025 Draft Budget of the EU.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 711 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Resources from shared managementTransfer of resources between the RRF and other EU programmes
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 717 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States may propose to allocated part of their Reform and Resilience Plan to the Technical Support Instrument and to programmes under shared management. The amount allocated shall contribute to achievement of the objectives of this Regulation in accordance with Article 4. The amount allocated shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the Funds to which the resources are transferred and for the benefit of the Member State concerned. No co-financing is required for the amount transferred. The Commission shall implement those resources in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation. Requests under paragraph 2 for the programmes under shared management shall set out the total amount transferred for each year by Fund and by category of region, where relevant, shall be duly justified and shall be accompanied by the revised programme or programmes, from which the resources are to be transferred.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 721 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Member States may propose to allocated part of their Reform and Resilience Plan to their Member State compartment under the InvestEU programme to support actions related to the solvency of companies established in a Member State and operating in the Union. The amount allocated shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the InvestEU programme and for the benefit of the Member State concerned. The Commission shall implement those resources in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 733 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Measures linking the Facility to sound 1. compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. The decision to suspend payments referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply to payment applications submitted after the date of the decision to suspend. The suspension of the time period referred to in Article 17 shall apply from the day after the adoption of the decision referred to in paragraph 1. In case of suspension of payments Article 15(9) of Regulation laying down common provisions on the (…) shall apply. 2. of the cases referred to in Article 15(11) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to lift the suspension of the time period or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph. The relevant procedures or payments shall resume the day after the lifting of the suspension.Article 9 deleted economic governance In the event of significant non- In the event of occurrence of any
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 849 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Facility shall not support measures causing harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of the same Regulation.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 850 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Reflecting the European Pillar of Social Rights as Europe’s strategy for social progress, at least 30% of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to the social and territorial cohesion, including the implementation of the EPRS objectives. None of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be in contradiction to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights. By means of a delegated act, the Commission shall adopt the relevant methodology to help Member States to fulfil those requirements.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 879 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester,relevant to the achievement of the objectives referred to in paArticular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, inle 3 identified in the context of the European Semester, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals, the national reform programmes, their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transit, the just transition plans, the partnership agreements, operational programmes adopted under the Union Ffund22 ,s and/or in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union fundsactions related to the implementation of Union law and policies, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green, just and digital transition. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […] 22[…]
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 904 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. This Regulation and the related reforms and investments shall fully observe Article 152 TFEU, and the recovery and resilience plans issued under this Regulation shall respect national practices and institutions including for wage formation. This Regulation and the related reforms and investments shall take duly into account Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and accordingly must not affect the right to negotiate, conclude or enforce collective agreements or to take collective action in accordance with national law and practices.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 910 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14a Exclusion from the scope of support The RRF shall not support activities and investments: (a) listed in Annex V point B of the InvestEU Programme; (b) listed in Article 6 of the European Regional Development Fund; (c) support of activities of companies in sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) if no green transition plans are in place; (d) Support of companies registered in the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, following the Commission Recommendation C(2020) 4885 final*** ; (e) Support of companies with track records of environmental, human and workers’ rights abuse and violations, or corruption. (t) Support of large undertakings in the meaning of Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council** on the annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and related reports of certain types of undertakings, that do not provide binding transition plans, elaborating how they align their economic activities to the Union's climate and environmental objectives, including plans of the phase-out of activities causing significant harm to any environmental objective and the transformation of such activities into neutral or low impact activities within a pre-defined timeframe. The plans should also include quality job maintenance measures, gender equality and Corporate Social Responsibility targets; (f) Undertakings that do not commit to restrictions on dividend payments, senior pay and share buy-backs during the period of the support; (g) Support for operations of companies having a consolidated net turnover of or exceeding EUR 750 000 000 that do not commit to a report on income tax information, broken down by tax jurisdiction and for each jurisdiction in which the undertaking operates, on an annual basis and publicly available. (number of employees, assets, turnover, profit or loss before income tax, tax accrued, tax paid, accumulated earnings, stated capital, public subsidies received). [Companies covered by this reporting requirement shall be allowed one or more specific items of information required in public country by country reports to be temporarily omitted when they are of a nature such that their disclosure would be seriously prejudicial to the commercial position of the companies; such omission shall not prevent a fair and balanced understanding of the tax position of the company and shall be duly justified."] (h) support of activities of large companies in the meaning of Directive 2013/34/EU that have reportable arrangements under the Council Directive (EU) 2018/822* in relation to reportable cross-border arrangements, unless such entities commit to repeal the reportable arrangements concerned within twelve months from the financial support reception.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 924 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The draft plan shall be submitted to the attention of local and regional authorities, national social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders for consultation.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 942 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the well-being and quality of life of its citizens, the growth potential, job creation, social progress and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, contributes to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, decreases inequality, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 971 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them in particular the need to ensure a fair transitions for workers affected by such transitions and their participation in this transition;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 987 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are respecting the “do no significant harm” principle in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/2088;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 992 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
(cb) for each measures in the recovery and resilience plan, an explanation of how the Member State applied the climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines and verified that each measures in the recovery and resilience plan do not cause harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 the same Regulation;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 999 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new)
(cc) a detailed explanation of how the measures are expected to ensure that at least 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and that none of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility contradict the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1032 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) the accompanying measures that may be needed in particular to mitigate the negative environmental, economic and social impacts identified and the contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1035 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i a (new)
(ia) a summary of the consultations held with the local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and how the inputs of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders were taken into account and, if the stakeholders wish so, their opinions will be attached to the National Reform Programmes or, when appropriate, to the national recovery and resilience plans and the details, including the relevant milestones and targets, of the consultations and dialogues planned in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1040 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) the arrangements for the effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State concerned, including the proposed qualitative and quantitative milestones and targets, and the related indicators, including how the plan improve the country-based performance under the Social Scoreboard;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1059 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States may request the Commission to organise an exchange of good practices in order to allow the requesting Member States to benefit from the experience of other Member States. Member States may also request technical support under the Technical Support Instrument in accordance with the regulation thereof. Technical support full respects national rules and practices concerning collective bargaining. Technical support activities cannot undermine the role of social partners or threaten the autonomy of collective bargaining.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1070 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission consults local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders of the concerned country, notably in cooperation with European social partners, to gather their views concerning ownership, consistency and effectiveness of the national recovery and resilience plan.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1126 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) whether the climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines was correctly performed for each measures in the recovery and resilience plan and whether each measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State do not case harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of the same Regulation;
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1135 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
(b b) whether the Commission's methodology for tracking the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights was correctly used, whether each measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State are expected to ensure that at least 30% of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and whether none of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility contradict the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights;
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1162 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, social progress and economic and social resilience of the Member State, decrease inequalities, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1191 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators, which include progresses in improving performances in the areas covered by the social scoreboard.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1204 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
(g a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is compatible with the six pillars set out in Article 3 and respect the minimum contributions for each pillar;
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1213 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5
5. For the purpose of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by Member States, the Commission may be assisted by experts. When such expertise concerns labour- related policies, social partners are involved.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1430 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard 1. The Commission shall complement the current Social Scoreboard (the ‘Scoreboard’) with indicators framed by the Sustainable Development Goals, to monitor the status of implementation of the agreed reforms and investments through the recovery and resilience plans of each Member State. 2. The Scoreboard shall display the progress registered by the recovery and resilience plans in each of the six areas that define the scope of this Regulation. 3. The Scoreboard shall indicate the degree of fulfilment of the relevant milestones of the recovery and resilience plans and the identified shortcomings in their implementation, as well as the recommendations of the Commission to address the respective shortcomings. 4. The Scoreboard shall also summarise the main recommendations addressed to the Member States as regards their recovery and resilience plans. 5. The Scoreboard shall serve as a basis for a permanent exchange of best practices between Member States which will materialise in the form of a structured dialogue organised on a regular basis. 6. The Scoreboard shall be constantly updated and shall be publicly available on the Commission’s website. It shall indicate the status of payment claims, payments, suspensions and cancellations of financial contributions. 7. The Commission shall present the Scoreboard at a hearing organised by the competent committees of the European Parliament. 8. In establishing the scoreboard, the Commission should rely as much as possible on dashboards based on multiple indicators for monitoring the social and economic dimension of resilience and dashboards for monitoring the green and digital dimension of resilience as annexed to its 2020 strategic foresight report “Charting the course towards a more resilient Europe”.
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1519 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – introductory part
This annex sets out the methodology for calculating the maximum financial contribution available for each Member State in accordance with Article 10. The method takes into account:
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1522 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
— The cumulative drop in real GDP over the period from 2020 to 2021, namely real GDP change by 2021 as compared to 2019.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1525 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4 – introductory part
TFor 2021 and 2022, the maximum financial contribution of a Member State under the Facility (MFCi) is defined as follows: MFCi = αi × (FS) MFCi(2021-2022) = αi × 0,6 × (FS)
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1526 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – subparagraph 4 – subparagraph 15 a (new)
For 2023 and 2024, the maximum financial contribution of a Member State under the Facility (MFCi) is defined as follows: MFCi(2023-2024) = betai × [ 0,4(FS) + uncommitted amount (2021-2022) ]
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1527 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – subparagraph 4 – subparagraph 15 b (new)
FS (Financial Support) is the available financial envelope under the Facility as referred to Article 5(1)(a); and betai is the allocation key of Member State i, defined as: with 1. and with and 0.75 for Member States with With: is the allocation key of country i is the 2019 Gross Domestic Product per capita of country i, the 2019 weighted Average Gross Domestic product per capita of the EU-27 Member States, is the 2019 total population in country i, is the 2019 total population in EU-27 Member States is the cumulative loss in real Gross Domestic Product of country i over the period 2020-2021 is the cumulative loss in real Gross Domestic Product of EU 27 Member States over the period 2020-2021
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1528 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – subparagraph 4 – subparagraph 15 c (new)
The allocation key for the period from 2023 to 2024 shall be calculated by 30 June 2022 based on the Eurostat data.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1532 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3
The guidelines are a tool to facilitate assessment by the Commission of the proposals for recovery and resilience plans as submitted by Member States, and to ensure that the recovery and resilience plans support reforms and public investment that are relevant and display high, respect the principle of additionality of Union funding and generate a genuine European added value, while ensuring equal treatment among the Member States.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1536 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In accordance with Article 16(3), the Commission shall assess the importeffectiveness, efficiency, relevance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plans, and its contribution to the green and digital transitions, and for that purpose, it shall take into account the following criteriaelements:
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1545 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;deleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1552 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them;deleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1559 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned;deleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1563 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;deleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1568 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) whether the climate and biodiversity assessment was correctly performed for each measure in the recovery and resilience plan and whether each measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State do not case harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of that Regulation;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1570 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;deleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1577 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions;deleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1581 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators.deleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1584 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) whether the consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation to the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan ensure that the local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1589 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Effectiveness: (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned; (b) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to the scope and objectives set out in Articles 3 and 4; (c) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible, and commensurate with the expected impact on the economy and employment; (d) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1590 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Efficiency: (a) whether the justification provided by Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible, and proportionate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1591 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Relevance: (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to generate European added value; (b) whether the recovery and resilience plan is consistent with challenges identified in the latest country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the context of the European Semester; (c) whether the recovery and resilience plan is compatible with the six pillars set out in Article 3; (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Member States, in particular the Paris Agreement, the UN SDGs, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1592 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Coherence: (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and investment projects that represent coherent actions; (b) whether at least 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contributes to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1); (c) whether the consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, ensure that the local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1594 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 2
As a result of the assessment process, the Commission shall give ratings to the recovery and resilience plans submitted by the Member States, under each of the assessment criteria referred to in Article 16(3), in order to assess the importeffectiveness, efficiency, relevance and coherence of the plans and with a view to establishing the financial allocation in accordance with Article 17(3).
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1595 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1
2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester. The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, including fiscal aspects, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester addressed to the Member States concerned, and, — significant to boost the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, and, — proposed reforms and investments, the related challenges would be expected to have been resolved or addressed in a satisfactory manner. and — represents a comprehensive and adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned; Rating A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester, and the plan represents an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned. B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester and the plan represents a partially adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned. C – The recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester and the plan does not represent an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned.deleted The recovery and resilience plan is these challenges are considered as Following the completion of the The recovery and resilience plan
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1596 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1
2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester. The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, including fiscal aspects, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester addressed to the Member States concerned, and, — significant to boost the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, and, — proposed reforms and investments, the related challenges would be expected to have been resolved or addressed in a satisfactory manner. and — represents a comprehensive and adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned; Rating A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester, and the plan represents an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned. B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester and the plan represents a partially adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned. C – The recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester and the plan does not represent an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned.deleted The recovery and resilience plan is these challenges are considered as Following the completion of the The recovery and resilience plan
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1621 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 a (new)
2.1a The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to the six pillars identified in Article 3 in a coherent manner and respecting the minimum contributions for each pillar; The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to each of the six pillars identified in Article 3: - at least 40 % for the just green transition; - at least 20 % for the digital transformation; - economic cohesion, productivity and competitiveness; - at least 30 % social and territorial cohesion; - institutional resilience; and - at least 10 % for the policies for the Next Generation. And — Rating A – High expected impact on each six pillars identified in Article 3 and the minimum contributions for each pillar are respected; B – At least medium expected impact on each six pillars identified in Article 3 and the minimum contributions for each pillars are respected; C – No significant expected impact on one or several of the six pillars identified in Article 3 or one or several of minimum contributions for each pillar are not respected. In the course of the rating exercise, the Commission should rely as much as possible on dashboards based on multiple indicators for monitoring the social and economic dimension of resilience and dashboards for monitoring the green and digital dimension of resilience as annexed to its 2020 strategic foresight report “Charting the course towards a more resilient Europe”.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1622 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2
2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them. The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objective of a climate- neutral Europe by 2050; or — envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the digital transformation of economic or social sectors; or — envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green and/or digital transitions and — envisaged measures is expected to have a lasting impact. Rating A – To a large extent B – To a moderate extent C – To a small extentdeleted the implementation of the the implementation of the the implementation of the the implementation of the
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1623 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2
2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them. The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objective of a climate- neutral Europe by 2050; or — envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the digital transformation of economic or social sectors; or — envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green and/or digital transitions and — envisaged measures is expected to have a lasting impact. Rating A – To a large extent B – To a moderate extent C – To a small extentdeleted the implementation of the the implementation of the the implementation of the the implementation of the
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1637 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 a (new)
2.2a The measures in the recovery and resilience plan are expected to effectively contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular the Paris Agreement, the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights; The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular each the following: - the Paris Agreement; - the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals; - gender mainstreaming; - the European Pillar of Social Rights. Rating A – High expected impact to effectively contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular each the following: the Paris Agreement, the UN SDGs, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights; B – Medium expected impact to effectively contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular each the following: the Paris Agreement, the UN SDGs, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights; C – No significant expected impact to effectively contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular each the following: the Paris Agreement, the UN SDGs, gender mainstreaming or the European Pillar of Social Rights. In the course of the rating exercise, the Commission should rely as much as possible on dashboards based on multiple indicators for monitoring the social and economic dimension of resilience and dashboards for monitoring the green and digital dimension of resilience as annexed to its 2020 strategic foresight report “Charting the course towards a more resilient Europe”.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1640 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.3
2.3 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — envisaged measures is expected to bring about a structural change in the administration or in relevant institutions; or — envisaged measures is expected to bring about a structural change in relevant policies; and — envisaged measures is expected to have a lasting impact. Rating A – To a large extent B – To a moderate extent C – To a small extentdeleted the implementation of the the implementation of the the implementation of the
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1645 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.3 a (new)
2.3a whether at least 40 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contributes to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1); The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope - At least 40 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1); And - The methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1) was correctly applied. Rating A – At least 40 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives and the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1) was correctly applied. B – At least 40 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives but the expectations for one or several measures are highly uncertain and this uncertainty may cause to achieve an overall level of contribution to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability below the 40 % of the amount requested and the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1) was correctly applied. C – Less than 40 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives or the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1) was not correctly applied.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1647 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.3 b (new)
2.3b whether at least 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights based on the methodology provided by the Commission and whether none of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility contradict the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights; The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — At least 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights based on the methodology provided by the Commission; And — The methodology provided by the Commission in accordance was correctly applied; And — whether none of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility contradict the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights. Rating A – At least 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan are expected to effectively contribute to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the methodology provided by the Commission was correctly applied and none of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility contradict the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights. B – At least 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan are expected to contribute to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the methodology provided by the Commission was correctly applied and one or several of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility are expected have minor contradictions with the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights. C – Less than 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan are expected to contribute the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights or the methodology provided by the Commission was not correctly applied or one or several of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility are expected to contradict the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1648 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4
2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social deleted the recovery and resilience pland territorial cohesion; The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment. and — aimed at reducing the vulnerability of the economy of the Member State to shocks, or — aimed at inche recovery and resilience plan is the recovery and reasing the capacity of the economic and/or social structures of the Member State to adjust to and withstand shocks and — expected to contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion Rating A – High expected impact on growth potential and economic and social resilience, and on cohesion B – Medium expected impact on growth potential and economic and social resilience, and on cohesion C – Low expected impact on growth potential and economic and social resilience, and on cohesionlience plan is the recovery and resilience plan is
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1665 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 a (new)
2.4a Each measure in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State is expected to not case harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of that Regulation; Scope — the climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines was correctly performed for each measures in the recovery and resilience plan And — each measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State do not case harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 the same Regulation Rating A – The climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines was correctly performed for each measures in the recovery and resilience plan and all measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State are not expected to cause significant harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of the same Regulation B – The climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines was correctly performed for each measures in the recovery and resilience plan but one or several measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State are expected to cause minor harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of the same Regulation and the accompanying measures in the recovery and resilience plans are expected significantly mitigate the impacts; C – The climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines was not correctly performed for the measures in the recovery and resilience plan or measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State are expected to cause significant harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of the same Regulation;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1668 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.5
2.5 The justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — sufficient information and evidence that the amount of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan is appropriate (“reasonable”); and — sufficient information and evidence that the amount of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan is in line with the nature and the type of the envisaged reforms and investments (“plausible”). and — sufficient information and evidence that the amount of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan to be financed under the instrument is not covered by existing or planned Union financing. and — cost of the recovery and resilience plan is commensurate to the expected impact of the envisaged measures included in the plan on the economy of the Member State concerned. Rating A – To a high extent B – To a medium extent C – To a low extentdeleted the Member State provided the Member State provided the Member State provided the amount of the estimated total
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1669 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.6
2.6. The recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions. The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — the recovery and resilience plan includes measures that contribute to reinforce the effects of one another. Rating A – To a high extent B – To a medium extent C – To a low extentdeleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1672 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7
2.7 The arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — Member State with: (i) the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan; (ii) the monitoring of progress on milestones and targets; and (iii) the reporting; and — targets are clear and realistic; and the proposed indicators are relevant, acceptable and robust; and — the overall arrangements, proposed by the Member States in terms of organisation (including provision to ensure sufficient staff allocation) of the implementation of the reform and investment, are credible. Rating A – Adequate arrangements for effective implementation B – Minimum arrangements for effective implementation C – Insufficient arrangements for effective implementationdeleted a structure is tasked within the the proposed milestones and
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1677 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 a (new)
2.7a The consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan ensure that the local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan; The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — The consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan are expected to ensure that the local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan; And — The consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan are expected to ensure that the local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan. Rating A – To a high extent for both preparation and implementation; B – To a medium extent for both preparation and implementation; C – To a low extent for preparation or implementation.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1679 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Table 1 Criteria Scope Rating Effectiveness The recovery and A – To a large extent resilience plan is expected to have a lasting B – To a moderate extent impact on the Member State concerned; C – To a small extent The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to the scope and objectives set out in Articles 3 and 4; The justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible, and commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; The arrangements A – Adequate proposed by the Member arrangements for States concerned are effective implementation expected to ensure an effective implementation B – Minimum of the recovery and arrangements for resilience plan, including effective implementation the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, C – Insufficient and the related arrangements for indicators; effective implementation Efficiency The justification provided A – To a large extent by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and B – To a moderate extent resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible, and proportionate to the C – To a small extent expected impact on the economy and employment; Relevance The recovery and A – To a large extent resilience plan is B – To a moderate extent expected to generate European added value; C – To a small extent The recovery and resilience plan is consistent with challenges identified in the latest country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the context of the European Semester; The recovery and resilience plan is compatible with the six pillars set out in Article 3; The plan is expected to effectively contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular the Paris Agreement, the UN SDGs, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights; Coherence The recovery and A – To a large extent resilience plan contains measures for the B – To a moderate extent implementation of reforms and investment projects that represent C – To a small extent coherent actions; At least 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1); The consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, ensure that the local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1680 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
As a result of the assessment process in accordance with Article 16(3), and taking into account the ratings:
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1681 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
If the final rating for criteria 2.1 to 2.7set out in Table 1 includes scores with:
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1683 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
— an A for criteria 2.1 and 2.2; (The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to the six pillars identified in Article 3) and 2.2 (The measures in the recovery and resilience plan are expected to effectively contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular the Paris Agreement, the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights);
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1685 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
— an A for criteria 2.1 and 2.2;ll As, or
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1686 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 2
and for the other criteria: — all A's,deleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1689 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
— a majority of As over Bs and no Cs, or
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1693 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1
— a majority of A'Bs over B'As and no C's, or
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1694 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 a (new)
— all Bs.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1695 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
If the final rating for criteria 2.1 to 2.7set out in Table 1 includes scores with:
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1698 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
not an A in criteria 2.1 and 2.2at least one C;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1700 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2
and for the other criteria: — a majority of B's over A'sdeleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1705 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3
or — at least one Cdeleted
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1709 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) number of approved recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the Commission;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1714 #

2020/0104(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III a (new)
ANNEX IIIa Guidance regarding reform and investment measures falling under the European policy areas referred to in Article 3 of the this Regulation. The recovery and resilience plans of the Member States will need to effectively address the European priority areas identified in Article 3 of this Regulation, namely: - green transition, in the context of the Green Deal; - digital transformation, in the context of the Digital Agenda; - economic cohesion, productivity and competitiveness, in the context of the Industrial and SMEs Strategies; - social cohesion, in the context of the European Pillar of Social Rights; - institutional resilience, in view of increasing crisis-reaction capacity; - policies for the Next Generation, in the context of the European Skills Agenda, of the Youth Guarantee and Child Guarantee. In preparation of their recovery and resilience plans, Member States can use this Annex as guidance for the reforms and investments covered by each of the six pillars mentioned previously. The following list is open and subject to further expansion. 1. Green Transition Taking into account the objectives of the Green Deal notably in achieving the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050, the Facility shall only support plans respecting the “do no significant harm” principle. For regions relying heavily on the extraction and combustion of coal, lignite, oil shale or peat, the Commission may approve recovery and resilience plans which include investments in activities related to natural gas, provided that such activities comply with the following cumulative conditions: (a) are used as a bridging technology replacing coal, lignite, peat or oil shale; (b) fall in the limits of sustainable availability or are compatible with the use of clean hydrogen, biogas and biomethane; (c) contribute to the Union’s environmental objectives on climate change mitigation and adaptation, through accelerating the full phase-out of coal, lignite, peat or oil shale; (d) deliver significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution and increase energy efficiency; (e) contribute to tackling energy poverty; (f) do not hamper the development of renewable energy sources in the concerned territories, and are compatible and in synergy with an ulterior use of renewable energy sources. Examples of measures that would have positive impacts with regard to reaching the carbon neutrality objective: - promoting clean energy, increasing capacity, promoting a smart energy system; - investing in regions relying heavily on the extraction and combustion of coal, lignite, oil shale or peat, in order to ensure a just transition towards carbon neutrality; - promoting energy efficiency through buildings renovation projects focused on energy savings and the integration of buildings into a connected energy; - tackling energy poverty; - sustainable development of rural and cross-border areas; - promoting renewable energy production and storage projects; - promoting low - emission transport in particular railway, subway and cycling; - strengthening of carbon sinks; - consistent legislation to promote the adoption of new technology; - investment in hydrogen; - energy infrastructure interconnections; - trans-European transport corridors; - building facilities for the production of solar panels and electric vehicles. Examples of measures that would promote the transition towards a circular economy: - promoting new service models and a sharing economy; - repairing and remanufacturing products; - improving waste management and fostering circular economy; - scale-up of chemical recycling; - promoting material efficiency; - carbon capture and utilisation (CCU). Examples of measures that would have positive impacts on biodiversity: - developing the infrastructure of nature conservation areas, to support recreational use and tourism; - rehabilitating and restoring habitats, including water rehabilitation measures; - nature-based solutions for the use of natural resources and water management; - protecting and fostering biodiversity and promoting sustainable agriculture, fishing and forestry; - sustainable development of rural and cross-border areas. II. Digital Transformation Taking into account the objectives of the Digital Agenda, the Facility shall support plans that will lead the way towards completing the Digital Single Market. Examples of measures related to connectivity and data infrastructure: - 5G coverage, including large-scale deployment of 5G corridors along transport pathways; - ubiquitous access to ultrafast connectivity in urban and rural areas and affordable to all households and businesses; - very high-speed electronic communication networks; - connecting all socio-economic drivers to gigabit networks. Examples of measures related to digital capacities and deployment of key- enabling technologies: - data spaces; - supercomputers; - cybersecurity; - artificial intelligence; - quantum computing infrastructures; - semiconductors, microprocessors, edge cloud technologies, high-performance computing; - Internet of Things (IoT); - blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, in particular in e- government solutions; - Robotics and Robotic Process Automation, in particular for developing digital governments; - photonics, industrial biotechnology. Examples of measures for digital-related investments in digital education and R&D: - publicly funded ICT R&D in all sectors; - developing digital capacity for resilient and efficient education and training systems; - enhancing digital competences for the digital transformation and building a trusted European digital education ecosystem of content, tools, services and platforms. Examples of measures related to modernizing and improving the quality of public administration system and workplace via digital tools: - modernizing public administration using key digital enablers; - mobility of citizens and businesses through cross-border interoperability; - accelerating administrative processes and facilitating digital interaction between administrations and citizens and businesses; - access to digital working and telework equipment and solutions. Examples of measures related to the digitalisation of businesses: - the use of digital tools and technological equipment in industrial ecosystems, including agriculture or tourism; - the implementation of the SMEs Strategy for a sustainable and digital Europe, in particular via the development of networks of clusters and Digital Innovation Hubs; - creation, funding and maintenance of incubators. III. Economic Cohesion, Productivity and Competitiveness Taking into account the objectives of the SMEs Strategy for a sustainable and digital Europe and the Industrial Strategy, the Facility shall support plans that will ensure the economic recovery after the pandemic, contributing thus to the Union’s strategic autonomy, upholding and strengthening industrial eco-systems and its strategic value chains. Examples of measures that create, maintain and reinforce activities of strategic importance to the Union: - physical sustainable infrastructure that ensures better connectivity and across the national, regional or local territories of the Union; - infrastructure elements identified as critical in the fields of health, energy, water, food, agrifood, environment; - consolidating the intra-European industrial value-chain by reindustrialisation, internationalisation, adaptation to the digital transformation and diversification. Examples of measures that enhance productivity: - investment in research and innovation where the investment is strategically important for the Union’s economy; - sustainable and innovative reindustrialisation of ecosystems that have a high contribution for the national and/or Union’s economy; - support of the tourism sector and hospitality industry, including rural tourism and agro tourism, with measures for hotels, restaurants, tour operators, travel agencies and long distance rail, cruises and airlines to recover the losses after the pandemic; - strategic projects in audiovisual and media content and technology that enhance the long-term capacity to produce and distribute content of the cultural and creative, audiovisual and media sector sand industries; - innovation programmes and industrial modernisation for sport enterprises, funding of grassroots sport clubs and associations. Examples of measures that boost competitiveness: - access to finance for SMEs, start-ups, scale-ups and micro-enterprises impacted by the pandemic, in particular for local business in agriculture and eco-tourism; - creation of national entrepreneurship development programmes, in line with the European principles; - actions to mitigate the effect of the crisis on the adoption process of the single currency by non-euro area Member States. IV. Social Cohesion Taking into account the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Facility shall support plans that will tackle the social consequences of the pandemic and that will promote a more inclusive and fair Union. Reforms and investments that generate social impact shall be particularly encouraged. Examples of measures that build resilient labour markets: - creation of high-quality jobs that support work-life balance and better distribution of care responsibilities; - increasing labour market participation of women, including through ensuring equal opportunities and career progression; - providing suitable family leave and flexible working arrangements; - addressing the gender pay gap; - measures to integrate the unskilled and long-term unemployed on the labour market. Examples of measures that tackle inequality and foster social inclusion: - reforms that enhance an equal access to education, training, culture, employment, health and social services; - integration of vulnerable populations in the society, in particular people with disabilities and Roma minorities; - reforms to develop, modernize and improve the social security and social welfare systems; - reforms and investments that address homelessness and provide modern, sustainable and affordable social housing solutions. Examples of measures that develop the social market eco-system: - investments in public, commercial and philanthropic capital; - development of social infrastructure, social dialogue and social protection; - promotion of new social economy business models, including social impact investment and social outcomes contracting. V. Institutional Resilience The Facility shall support plans that increase the resilience and the crisis- reaction administrative and institutional capacity of the Member States and their respective regional and local authorities in relation to challenges faced by institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors. Examples of measures that increase the crisis-reaction response of the institutions: - advancing business and service continuity solutions for essential public and private institutions and sectors; - reforms of public health and healthcare systems; - investments in public health infrastructure; - improving the ability of health systems to maintain safe and sustainable working conditions for healthcare staff, even under difficult conditions; - improving working conditions in the care sector, such as child care and care for the elderly; - development of quality and affordable care and home care services; - reforms and investments for safer, higher quality and more accessible nursing homes and care centres, medical equipment and services; - improving the capacity of public institutions to guarantee mobile and cross-border workers’ rights. Examples of measures to minimise the administrative burden: - stability of the financial systems; - reforms and investments for an independent judicial system, better equipped with digital solutions; - transposing, implementing and monitoring the Anti-Money Laundering Directive. VI. Next Generation Taking into account the objectives of the European Skills Agenda, of the Youth Guarantee and the Child Guarantee, the Facility shall support projects that address demographic challenges and that prevent the young people of today from becoming a “lockdown generation”. In this sense, the Facility shall finance plans that tackle the risk of long-lasting damage after the pandemic to young people’s labour market prospects and to their overall well- being. Examples of measures that promote education and skills: - creation of national and regional skilling, up- and re- skilling strategies and actions; - reforms in vocational education and training; - lifelong learning programmes; - programmes for entrepreneurial and transversal skills; - pursuing better career pathways and improved working conditions for all workers; - development of physical and digital infrastructure in the field of education; - digital skills programmes. Examples of measures for children and youth: - projects to forecast the labour market evolution; - equal opportunities and access for children and youth to education, health, nutrition, jobs and housing; - reduction of poverty. Examples of measures that bridge the inter-generational gap: - investments in the silver economy; - pension reforms, with a focus on the sustainability of pension systems for workers and the self-employed; - equal opportunities for women and men to acquire pension rights.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 81 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the EU and in the world. In the Union, new priorities have emerged, linked with the crisis, specifically focussing on social, environmental and economic recovery and resilience. They require an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the social and economic consequences for Member States as well to mitigate the social and economic fallouts. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. Growth enhancing reforms and investments tosustainable and socially inclusive reforms and investments to respond to the new challenges, address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and societies back on a sustainable recovery path and overcome the economic, social and territorial divergences in the Union.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 86 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The green and just transition must be at the heart of the Union’s recovery and the European Green Deal as the new growth strategy must be delivered. In this context it is crucial to continue to establish a Wellbeing Economy, by interlinking convergence of the economies, economic and social progress for the people and sustainable development.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 91 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) At Union level and together with the different commitments of the European Union such as towards the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the EU climate and biodiversity targets, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is one of the frameworks to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementationchallenges and monitor how Member States respond to those challenges. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. Those strategies are presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priorities to be supported by national and/or Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the Union under the structural and cohesion funds, and from other programmes.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 98 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Member States have increasingly taken up technical support under the SRSP in the past, therefore, through this Regulation, a technical support instrument should be established with a view to continustrengthening tohe support for Member States in the implementation of reforms and investments. The Technical Support Instrument should play a key role to support Member States in designing and implementing their Recovery and Resilience Plans pursuant to Regulation establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 105 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the technical support instrument will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives and 10% supporting biodiversity objectives. The Technical Support Instrument should also contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of Member States in the context of the European Pillar of Social Rights. Relevant actions should be identified during the instrument’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. This should also tackle broader environmental and social challenges within the Union, including the biodiversity and the protection of natural capital and the support to the circular economy and be in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 124 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) The general objective of the technical support instrument should be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by supporting Member States efforts to implement reforms necessaryand investment to achieve economic and social recovery, resilience and fair convergence. To that effect, it should support the strengthening of the administrative capacity of the Member States to implement Union law, in relation to challenges faced by institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 127 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The specific objectives of the technical support instrument should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design, develop and implement reforms and investments and notably the preparation, implementation, revision and improvement of national recovery and resilience plans pursuant to Regulation establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility, including through exchange of good practices, appropriate processes and methodologies and a more effective and efficient human resources management.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 138 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) With a view to helping Member States address reform needto design, develop and implement reforms and investments in all the key economic and societal areas, technical support should continue to be provided by the Commission, upon request from a Member State, in a broad range of policy domains, which include areas related to public financial and asset management, institutional and administrative reform, business environment, the financial sector, markets for products, services and labour, education and training, sustainable development, public healthenergy and climate, public health, care and child care, housing, social infrastructure and social welfare. Specific emphasis should be given to the actions that foster the green and digital transitions.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 148 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) In order to cater for additional needs under the Technical Support Instrument, Member States should have the possibility to transfer to the budget of that instrument resources programmed in shared management under the Union funds, in accordance with the procedure thereof. Transferred resources should be implemented in accordance with the rules of that instrument and should be used exclusively for the benefit of the Member State concerned. The Commission should provide feedback to the Member State concerned on the use of the additional voluntary contributions.deleted
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 150 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) In order to cater for additional needs under the Technical Support Instrument, Member States should have the possibility to transfer to the budget of that instrument resources programmed under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, in accordance with the procedure thereof. Transferred resources should be implemented in accordance with the rules of that instrument and should be used exclusively for the benefit of the Member State concerned. The Commission should provide feedback to the Member State concerned on the use of the additional voluntary contributions. Those additional resources should be used under the rules and for the purpose of the Technical Support Instrument in accordance with this Regulation.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 154 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The Technical Support Instrument should be provided on request, in order to support the implementation of reforms and investments undertaken at the initiative of the Member States, reforms and investments in the context of economic governance processes or actions related to the implementation of Union law, and reforms in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. It should also provide technical support for the preparation and implementation and revision of recovery plans to be undertaken under Regulation (EU) No YYY/XXon Recovery and Resilience Facility.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 158 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Beneficiaries of the Technical Support Instrument must consult, as part of the request for technical support, local and regional authorities, social partners and representatives of civil society.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 188 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) technical support’ means measures that help Member States to carry out institutional, administrative, sustainable, socially inclusive and growth- sustaining and resilience-enhancing reforms; and investments; and to strengthen the social dialogue.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 199 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The general objective of the instrument shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by supporting Member States efforts to implement reforms and investments necessary to achieve fair economic and social recovery, resilience and upward economic and social convergence, and to support Member States’ efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement Union law in relation to challenges faced by institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors, and to contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of Member States in the context of the European Green Deal, Paris Agreement, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 226 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The specific objectives set out in Article 4 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion, competitiveness, education, productivity, research and innovation, smart, fair, sustainable, and inclusive growth, high-quality jobs and investment, with specific emphasis to actions that foster the green and digital transitions, and in particular to one or more of the following:
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 230 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) public financial and asset management, budget process, macro-fiscal economic framework, debt and cash management, expenditure and tax policy, tax compliance, aggressive tax planning, tax evasion, tax fraud and evasion and revenue and expenditure administration and customs union;
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 245 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) business environment, including for small and medium-sized enterprises and social economy enterprises, re- industrialisation, private sector development, product and service markets, investment,public and private investment including public participation in enterprises, privatisation processes, trade and foreign direct investment, competition and public procurement, sustainable sectoral development and support for research and innovation and digitisation;
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 248 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) education and training, labour market policies, including social dialogue, for the creation of high-quality jobs, up- and re-skilling, in particular digital skills, media literacy, active citizenship, the fight against poverty and excessive income inequality, gender equality, fight against racism and all forms of discrimination, the promotion of social inclusion, adequate and inclusive social security and social welfare systems, social public infrastructure, accessible and affordable public health and, healthcare systemsand care systems, including housing policy, as well as cohesion, asylum, migration and border policies;
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 261 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) policies for implementing the digital and the green just transitions, mitigating climate change, a sustainable and circulate economy, e- government solutions, e-procurement, connectivity, data access and governance, e-learning, use of Artificial Intelligence based solutions, the environmental pillar of sustainable development and environmental protection, climate action, mobility, promoting the circular economy, energy and resource efficiency, renewable energy sources, achieving energy diversification and ensuring energy security, and for the agricultural sector, soil and biodiversity protection, fisheries and the sustainable development of rural areas; and
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 275 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the instrument for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 864 4061 000 000 000 in current prices.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 282 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the instrument. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.deleted
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 303 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) collection of data and statistics, development of common methodologiesincluding gender disaggregated data, development of common methodologies, including gender and climate mainstreaming and tracking, and, where appropriate, indicators or benchmarks;
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 307 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) organisation of local operational support in areas such as asylum, migration and border controlmentioned in Article 5;
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 313 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) studies, research, analyses and surveys, evaluations and impact assessments, including gender impact assessments, and the development and publication of guides, reports and educational material;
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 324 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Beneficiaries of the Technical Support Instrument must consult, as part of the request for technical support, local and regional authorities, social partners and representatives of civil society.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 328 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the implementation of reforms and investments by Member States, undertaken on their own initiative, in particular to support recovery [in line with Regulation (EU) No YYY/XX], achieve sustainable and socially inclusive economic growth and high-quality job creation and enhance resilience;
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 330 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the implementation of policies contributing to the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Sustainable Development Goals, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Union’s 2030 energy and climate goals.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 335 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the implementation of growth- sustaining and resilience-enhancing reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular the country-specific recommendations issued in the context of the European Semester or actions related to counter-cyclical long term investment and/or the implementation of Union law;
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 339 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the preparation, amendment or improvement of recovery and resilience plans pursuant to Regulation (EU) No YYY/XXRecovery and Resilience Facility and the implementation thereof undertaken by Member States;
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 361 #

2020/0103(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In addition to the financial envelope set out in Article 6(1), Member States may propose to allocated part of their Reform and Resilience Plan to the Technical Support Instrument. The amount allocated shall contribute to increase the technical support for preparing, amending and improving their Recovery and Resilience Plans. The amount allocated shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the Technical Support Instrument. The Commission shall implement those resources in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation.
2020/09/04
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 26 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) (5) An additional exceptional amount of EUR 58 272 800 000 (in current4 806 498 104 (in 2018 prices) for budgetary commitment from the Structural Funds under the Investment for growth and jobs goal, for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support Member States and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or preparing a green, digital, social and resilient recovery of the economy, with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. Resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic, social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the European Union Recovery Instrument. Part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The Commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each Member State on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning Member States’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. The allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. In order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis, the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 October 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources. (This amendment (i.e. the addition of the word "social" to the words "in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy") applies throughout the text, including in the title. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) As the temporary closing of borders between Member States has led to significant challenges for cross-border communities, Member States should use at least 7% of the additional resources to support cross-border projects, by using existing or creating new Interreg cooperation projects.
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 50 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) In order to enable Member States to deploy the additional resources for crisis repair quickly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy within the current programming period, it is justified to exempt, on an exceptional basis, Member States from the need to comply with ex ante conditionalities and requirements on the performance reserve and application of the performance framework, on thematic concentration, also in relation to the thresholds established for sustainable urban development for the ERDF, and requirements on preparation of a communication strategy for the additional resources. It is nevertheless necessary that Member States carry out at least one evaluation by 31 December 2024 to assess the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the additional resources as well as how they contributed to achieving the goals of the new dedicated thematic objective. To facilitate the availability of comparable information at Union level, Member States are encouraged to makeshall use of the programme-specific indicators made available by the Commission. In addition, while carrying out their responsibilities linked to information, communication and visibility, Member States and managing authorities should enhance the visibility of the exceptional measures and resources introduced by the Union, in particular by ensuring that potential beneficiaries, beneficiaries, participants, final recipients of financial instruments and the general public are aware of the existence, volume and additional support stemming from the additional resources.
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 52 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) With a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed, as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating Structural Funds resources, the additional resources allocated to the ERDF and the ESF are not to be broken down per category of region. However, Member States are expected to take into account the different regional needs andresulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintaineda balanced focus both on less developed regions, in accordance with the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 173 TFEU and on the regions and cities most affected by the pandemic. Member States should also involve local and regional authorities, as well as relevant bodies representing civil societysocial partners and civil society including non-governmental organisations and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, gender equality and non-discrimination, in accordance with the partnership principles.
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 57 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 91 – paragraph 1 a
1a. In addition to the global resources referred to in paragraph 1, additional resources of EUR 5 000 000 000 in current4 805 843 906 in 2018 prices shall be made available for economic, social and territorial cohesion for budgetary commitment for 2020, and allocated to the ERDF and the ESF.;
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 58 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 a – paragraph 1
Measures referred to in Article 2 of Regulation [ERI] shall be implemented under the Structural Funds with an amount of EUR 53 272 800 000 in current0 000 654 198 in 20018 prices of the amount referred to in Article 3(2)(a)(i) of that Regulation, subject to its Article 4(3), (4) and (8).
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 61 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 1
1. The additional resources referred to in Articles 91(1a) and 92a (‘the additional resources’) shall be made available under the Investment for growth and jobs goal to, and at least 7 % of those resources shall be made available under the European territorial cooperation goal. In both cases, the additional resources shall provide assistance for fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy (REACT-EU). The additional resources shall be used to implement technical assistance pursuant to paragraph 6 of this Article and the operations implementing the thematic objective in paragraph 109 of this Article.
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 62 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
— 2020: EUR 5 000 000 000;4 805 843 906 in 2018 prices
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 63 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
— 2021: EUR 42 434 400 000;39 987 184 320 in 2018 prices
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 65 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 3
— 2022: EUR 10 820 400 000.9 996 674 058 in 2018 prices
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 67 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
The additional resources for 2021 and 2022 shall be made available from the additional resources as set out in Article 92a. The additional resources set out in Article 92a shall also support administrative expenditure up to EUR 18 000 000 in current6 795 821 in 2018 prices.
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 72 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 6
Each Member State shall allocate the additional resources available for programming under the ERDF and the ESF to operational programmes, involving local and regional authorities, as well as relevant bodies representing civil society, in accordance with the partnership principle. At least 7% of the additional resources shall be used for cross-border projects.
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 93 #

2020/0101(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. By the end of 2021 at the latest, the Commission shall present a review of the implementation of the additional resources referred to in Article 92b paragraph 2. This compulsory review shall, as appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal for the revision of this Regulation to ensure the full use of these additional resources.
2020/07/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 32 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The Commission adopted a Communication on the European Green Deal on 11 December 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for Europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. In line with the objective to achieve climate neutrality in the Union by 2050 in an effective and fair manner, while striving for socio-economic sustainability, the European Green Deal announced a Just Transition Mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. The most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. At the same time, managing the transition requires significant structural changes. In order to be successful, the transition should reduce inequalities, create a net employment effect with new high quality jobs, and be fair and socially acceptable for all. _________________ 9 COM(2019) 640 final.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 37 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The Commission adopted a Communication on the European Green Deal Investment Plan10 on 14 January 2020, establishing the Just Transition Mechanism which focuses on the regions and sectors that are most affected by the transition given their dependence on fossil fuels, including coal, peat and oil shale or greenhouse gas-intensive industrial processes but have less capacity to finance the necessary investments. The Just Transition Mechanism consists of three pillars: a Just Transition Fund implemented under shared management, a dedicated just transition scheme under InvestEU, and a public sector loan facility to mobilise additional investments to the regions concerned. All three pillars are to complement each other to support the implementation of the Green Deal and address the economic, social, energy sustainability, energy security, energy affordability and regional challenges and opportunities of the transition to a sustainable, climate-neutral and climate- resilient, resource-efficient, and circular economy by 2050 at the latest. _________________ 10 COM(2020) 21 final.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 42 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The proposal for establishing the Just Transition Fund was adopted by the Commission on 14 January 202011 . For the better programming and implementation of the Fund, territorial just transition plans are to be adopted, setting out the key steps and timeline of the transition process towards the achievement the Union 2030 climate targets and a climate neutral economy by 2050, in a way that leaves no one behind, and identifying the territories most negatively affected by the transition towards a climate neutral economy and with less capacity to deal with the transition challenges. Only Member States that are committed to the EU 2050 climate neutrality target should benefit from the Facility. _________________ 11 COM(2020) 22 final
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 50 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) A public sector loan facility (the ‘Facility’) should be provided. It constitutes the third pillar of the Just Transition Mechanism, supporting public sector entities in their investments. Such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the Commission and contribute towards achieving the goals of the Green Deal and the European Pillar of Social Rights. The activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 80 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) The loans provided by the EIB and other finance partner to public sector entities to support projects identified by the Commission as eligible, financially and technically independent, should be exempt of a Member State's deficit and debt calculation as defined by the Stability and Growth Pact.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 91 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) In order to ensure that all Member States are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component to the highest level possible, and understanding that it is transition regions that might be mostly financially and socially hit by the transition, a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage, based on the distribution key proposed in the Just Transition Fund Regulation. However, in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the Facility and its implementation, such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 December 2024. Thereafter, the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at Union level, while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach. An interim evaluation report should be published by 30 June 2024 to provide input into allocating the remaining resources.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 103 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Specific eligibility conditions and award criteria, which may include relevant criteria established by Regulation (EU)… (Regulation on establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment), should be set out in the work programme and the call for proposals. Those eligibility conditions and award criteria should take into account the relevanceability of the project in the context of theto meet the objectives and development needs described in the territorial just transition plans, the contribution to ensuring the climate transition is achieved in a manner leaving no one behind, the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the significancrole of the grant component for the viaffordability of the project. Union Support established by this Regulation should thus only be made available to Member States with at least one territorial just transition plan adopted. The work programme and calls for proposals will also take into account the territorial just transition plans submitted by Member States to ensure that coherence and consistency across the different pillars of the mechanism is ensured.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 120 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
(19 a) Financial support through the Facility should not be granted to companies registered in the countries placed on the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, unless they prove they have a legitimate business activity there.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 141 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Only Member States that are committed to achieving the EU 2050 climate neutrality target and adhere to the fundamental values of the Union, including the rule of law principle, may benefit from the Facility. Respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 147 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. 'territorial just transition plan' means a plan established in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation [JTF Regulation], prepared by relevant local and regional authorities and consulted with social partners, regional civil society and the private sector representatives, and approved by the Commission;
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 150 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
6 a. 'additionality' means the support for projects that do not generate a sufficient stream of own resources to cover investment costs, and would thus not otherwise materialise in the same timeframe, and that contribute to the general objectives laid down in Article 3.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 155 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Facility is to address serious socio- economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy for the benefit of the Union territories identified in the territorial just transition plans prepared by the Member States in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation [JTF Regulation] in line with Paris Agreement objectives and ensuring that the transition reduces inequalities, creates a net employment effect with new high quality jobs, and is fair and socially acceptable for all.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 170 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) assigned revenue as referred to in paragraph 2 up to a maximum amount of EUR 1 2752 170 000 000 in current prices.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 174 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The resources referred to in paragraph 1(b) shall be provided by repayments stemming from financial instruments established under the programmes listed in Annex I to this Regulation up to a maximum amount of EUR 2751 000 000 000 and from the surplus of the provisioning for the EU guarantee established by the EFSI Regulation up to a maximum amount of EUR 1 0700 000 000.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 207 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the projects achieve measurable impact in addressing serious social, economic or environmental challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy ensuring that the climate transition is achieved in a just manner leaving no one behind and benefit territories identified in a territorial just transition plan, even if they are not located in those territories;
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 225 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) By derogation from paragraph 1(b), it is possible for projects receiving Union support under the Facility to receive advisory and technical assistance support for their preparation, development or implementation from other Union programmes.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 228 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The projects supported with loans provided by the EIB and other finance partner under the Facility and that respect the eligibility criteria as defined in paragraph 1, shall be exempt of a Member State's deficit and debt calculation as defined by the Stability and Growth Pact.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 239 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the grounds specified in Article 131(4) of the Financial Regulation and after consulting the finance partner, the amount of the grant mayshall be reduced or the grant agreement may be terminated, if within two years from the date of signature of the grant agreement, the economically most significant supply, works or services contract has not been signed, in cases where the conclusion of such contract is envisaged pursuant to the grant agreement.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 242 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In such cases and after consulting the finance partner, the amount of the grant mayshall be reduced or the grant agreement may be terminated, and any related amounts paid may be recovered, in accordance with the conditions set out in the grant agreement.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 248 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
The Facility shall be implemented by work programmes established in accordance with Article 110 of the Financial Regulation. The work programmes shall specify the eligibility conditions and award criteria for the selection. Such award criteria may include relevant criteria out of those laid down in Regulation (EU)... (Regulation on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment), the project's ability to meet the objectives and needs identified in the territorial just transition plans, the contribution to ensuring that the climate transition is achieved in a just manner leaving no one behind, the overall objective of promoting regional and territorial convergence and the grant's contribution to the affordability of projects. The Commission shall ensure that gender equality and the integration of gender perspective are taken into account and promoted in the work programme. The work programmes shall set out the national shares of resources, including any additional resources, for each Member State in accordance with Articles 4(1) and 6(2) of this Regulation.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 263 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The interim evaluation of the Facility shall be performed by 30 June 20254, when sufficient information is expected to be available about the implementation of the Facility. The evaluation shall in particular demonstrate how the Union support provided under the Facility shall have contributed in addressing the needs of territories implementing the territorial just transition plans.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 264 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. At the end of the implementation period and no later than 31 December 2031, a final evaluation report on the results and long-term impact of the Facility shall be established. and submitted by the Commission to the Parliament and the Council. The beneficiaries and the finance partners shall contribute to such evaluation by providing the Commission all relevant information necessary to enable it to perform that evaluation.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 267 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The evaluation shall present an assessment of the Facility's contribution to meeting the objectives of the European Social Pillar and the EU sustainability policy objectives, in particular the Union's 2030 targets for climate and energy and the transition towards a climate neutral economy in the Union by 2050.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 272 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The beneficiaries and the finance partners shall ensure, to the highest possible level, the visibility and details of the Union support provided under the Facility, in particular when promoting the projects and their results, by providing targeted information to multiple audiences, including the mediapublic and privately-owned media, the social partners and the public.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 276 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The finance partners shall disclose all relevant financial information on each project co-financed by the Facility on their website.
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 291 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 7 a (new)
7 a. Employment and unemployment rate
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 294 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 7 b (new)
7 b. Depopulation rate
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 295 #

2020/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 7 c (new)
7 c. Population of regions/territories benefitting from projects carried out under the Facility
2020/09/03
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 53 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The regulatory framework governing the Union’s cohesion policy for the period from 2021 to 2027, in the context of the next multi-annual financial framework, contributes to the fulfilment of the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by concentrating Union funding on green objectives. This Regulation implements one of the priorities set out in the Communication on the European Green Deal (‘the European Green Deal’)11 and is part of the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan12 providing dedicated financing under the Just Transition Mechanism in the context of cohesion policy to address the economic and social costs of the transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy, where any remaining greenhouse gas emissions are compensated by equivalent absorptions and where resources are used sustainably. _________________ 11 COM(2019) 640 final, 11.12.2019. 12 COM(2020) 21, 14.1.2020.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 61 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The transition to a sustainable, climate-neutral and circular economy constitutes one of the most important policy objectives for the Union. On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. While fighting climate change and environmental degradation will benefit all in the long term and provides opportunities and challenges for all in the medium term, not all regions and Member States start their transition from the same point or have the same capacity to respond and not all have to the same extent adopted policies and measures to facilitate transition. Some are more advanced than others, whereas the transition entails a wider social and economic impactimpact in economic, labour and social terms for those regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels - especially coal, lignite, peat and oil shale - or greenhouse gas intensive industries. Such a situation not only creates the risk of a variable speed transition in the Union as regards climate action, but also of growing disparities between regions, detrimental to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 74 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) In order to be successful, the transition has to be fair and socially acceptable for all. A just climate and energy transition must not leave anyone behind and should create conditions to eradicate energy poverty. Therefore, both the Union and the Member States must take into account its economic and social implications from the outset, and deploy all possible instruments to mitigate adverse consequences. The Union budget has an important role in that regard.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 93 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) As set out in the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan, a Just Transition Mechanism should complement the other actions under the next multi-annual financial framework for the period from 2021 to 2027. It should contribute to addressing the social and economic consequences of transitioning towards Union climate neutrality by 2050 by bringing together the Union budget’s spending on climate and social objectives at regional level.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 104 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) which is one of the pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism implemented under cohesion policy. The aim of the JTF is to mitigate the adverse effects of the climate and environmental transition by supporting the most affected territories and workers concerned. In line with the JTF specific objective, actions supported by the JTF should directly contribute to alleviate the impact of the transition by financing the diversification and modernisation of the local economy and by mitigating the negative repercussions on employment. This is reflected in the JTF specific objective, which is established at the same level and listed together with the policy objectives set out in Article [4] of Regulation EU [new CPR].
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 108 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The Just Transition Fund will, through the reform of the Common Provisions Regulation, be integrated within the Cohesion Policy Funds package. As such, it should ensure compliance with the provisions of Article 174(1) TFEU by promoting ‘actions leading to the strengthening of its economic, social and territorial cohesion’. Thus, the Just Transition Fund should throughout its regulatory provisions reflect the objective of reducing differences between the different regions, with particular emphasis on the least favoured, in order to avoid potential economic or social disadvantages in the transition process.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 111 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) A Just Transition Fund must not exacerbate existing inequalities between Member States nor weaken the Single Market.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 122 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) In view of the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the commitment regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the increased ambition of the Union as proposed in the European Green Deal, the JTF should provide a key contribution to mainstream climate and environmental actions. Resources from the JTF own envelope are additional and come on top of the investments needed to achieve the overall target of 25 % of the Union budget expenditure contributing to climate objectives. Resources transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ will contribute fully to the achievement of this target.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 127 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) A just transition also implies supporting those most affected by climate change. The impacts of a changing climate will have a disproportionate effect on certain regions and communities which, in a spirit of European solidarity, should be supported.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 136 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The resources from the JTF should complement the resources available under cohesion policy and the allocation criteria should take account of the level of economic development of the Member States and regions and their concomitant investment capacity.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 148 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Transitioning to a climate-neutral economy is a challenge for all Member States. It will be particularly demanding for those Member States that rely, or which until recently have relied, heavily on fossil fuels or greenhouse gas intensive industrial activities which need to be phased out or which need to adapt due to the transition towards climate neutrality and that lack the financial means to do so. The JTF should therefore cover all Member States, but tIt will, however, also be problematic for those regions facing greater difficulties, such as the outermost and island regions and geographically disadvantaged regions, and regions with depopulation and geographic dispersion problems. The distribution of itsthe financial means of the Just Transition Fund should reflect the capacity of Member States to finance the necessary investments to cope with the transition towards climate neutrality by 2050 and the ambition of its climate and energy targets.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 160 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) In order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the JTF, the Commission should set out the annual breakdown of available allocations per Member State and adjustments resulting from interim investments under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, based on objective criteriaand transparent criteria in the JTF allocation system including a fair allocation mechanism both from the Union to the Member States and from the Member States to their regions.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 168 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights and of the European Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a gradual and full transition to a sustainable, climate-neutral and circular economy. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line with the EU 2030 climate objectives and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. The aggravating factors to be taken into account are the unemployment rate, depopulation trends and past conversion efforts linked to fossil fuels that have weakened the associated economic fabric in the regions. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and, connectivity and sustainable mobility, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a sustainable, climate- neutral and circular economy. _________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 183 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) To protect citizens who are most vulnerable to the climate transition, the JTF should also cover the up-skilling and reskilling of the affected workers, with the aim of helping them to adapt to new employment opportunities and of self-employed workers whose activity is affected as a result of significant structural changes, with the aim of helping them to adapt to new employment opportunities and new professional qualifications that are suited to a circular, green and digital economy, as well as providing job-search assistance to jobseekers and their active inclusion into the labour market. Particular emphasis should be placed on young and older workers and those who find it hardest to regain a foothold on the labour market.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 204 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the JTF should provide support to productive investment in SMEs. Productive investment should be understood as investment in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross-capital formation and employment. For enterprises other than SMEs, productive investments should only be supported if they are necessary for mitigating job losses resulting from the transition, by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. Investments in existing industrial facilities, including those covered by the Union Emissions Trading System, should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of decent jobs. Any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy, support to undertakings should comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 TFEU and, in particular, support to productive investments by enterprises other than SMEs should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) TFEU, and take particular account of the areas and regions which have started the process of decarbonisation and which suffer from long-term standard of living problems and structural unemployment, with lower standards of living than other parts of Europe, and the outermost and island regions. This derogation should allow them to receive funding to develop their economies. _________________ 14Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 255 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The Just Transition Fund should also provide for an integrated local approach, to ensure synergies and coherence between investments supported under the Just Transition Fund and those supported under mainstream cohesion policy programmes. This should facilitate the economic conversion and development of regions facing greater difficulties such as the least-developed regions and the outermost and island regions. Similarly, structural changes should be addressed through a holistic approach encompassing the economic, industrial, technological and social dimensions of the transformation process, with the involvement of, and in close partnership with, local actors, including social partners, industry and non-governmental organisations.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 291 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) to provide economic, individual and environmental support to territories facing serious socio- economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards the Union's 2030 target for climate set out in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and towards a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 298 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. It lays down the specific objective of the JTF, its geographical coverage and resources, the scope of its support with regard to the Investment for jobs and growth goal referred to in [point (a) of Article 4(2)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR] as well as specific provisions for programming and, criteria and transparent targets, as well as indicators necessary for monitoring.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 303 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article [4(1)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], the JTF shall contribute to the single specific objective ‘enabling regions and people to address the social, employment, economic and environmental impacts of the transition towards a climate- neutral economy’. by 2050, including achievement of the EU’s greenhouse gas emission reductions target for 2030.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 316 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The JTF shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all Member States that have supported the 2050 climate neutrality target, are demonstrating commitment through their national energy and climate plans and require financial assistance to achieve a resilient and climate-neutral economy by 2050.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 380 #

2020/0006(COD)

(b) investments in the creation of new firms, including through business incubators and consulting services; and the expansion of existing ones, leading to the creation of quality jobs focusing on smart specialisation strategies such as innovation, more efficient and sustainable of air and sea connectivity, moves towards sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism, support for SMEs, reskilling, promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, business incubators, etc.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 403 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) investments in the deployment of technology and infrastructures for affordable and sustainable clean energy, in greenhouse gas emission reduction, energy efficiency and renewable energy, including storage technology, to facilitate alternative solutions such as sustainable mobility or building renovation, for example;
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 432 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) investments in digitalisation and digital connectivity including equipment and appliance load monitoring, and communications research and technology, facilitating the development of demand- side response and precision agriculture;
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 461 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) investments in environmental transformation in sectors that are economically relevant to regions in transition, such as tourism or agriculture;
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 474 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) green infrastructure;
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 484 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) upskilling and reskilling of workers, the self-employed and the most vulnerable;
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 520 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) any other specific activities, as agreed between the relevant local and regional bodies in the territory concerned, the Member State and the European Commission, that are in line with local development strategies and facilitate the transition towards a carbon-neutral EU economy by 2050;
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 529 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Additionally, the JTF may support, in areas designated as assisted areas in accordance with points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) of the TFEU, productive investments in enterprises other than SMEs, provided that such investments have been approved as part of the territorial just transition plan based on the information required under point (h) of Article 7(2). Such investments shall only be eligible where they are necessary for the implementation of the territorial just transition plan and where they facilitate transition to a climate- neutral economy without relocation, in line with Article 60 of Regulation No .../... [CPR]..
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 573 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the mining, production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels, including the opening of new mines;
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 590 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) investment in companies other than SMEs, involving the transfer of jobs, capital and production processes from one Member State to another.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 595 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 (new)
No aid shall be granted to operations in a NUTS 2 region in which the opening of a new coal, lignite or bituminous shale mine or peat extraction field or the reopening of a coal, lignite or bituminous shale mine or peat extraction field that would otherwise have been provisionally decommissioned are planned in the course of the programme under a regional just transition plan.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 666 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare, together with the relevant regional and local authorities of the territories concerned, one or more territorial just transition plans covering one or more affected territories corresponding to level 3 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 3 regions’) as established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 868/201417 or parts thereof, in accordance with the template set out in Annex II. Those territories shall be those most negatively affected based on the employment, economic and social impacts resulting from the transition, in particular with regard to expected job losses in fossil fuel production and use and the transformation needs of the production processes of industrial facilities with the highest greenhouse gas intensity. _________________ 17 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154 21.6.2003, p. 1).
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 683 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a description of the transition process at national level towards a climate- neutral economy, including transition measures already taken and a timeline for the next key transition steps which are consistent with the latest version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (‘NECP’);
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 687 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a justification for identifying the territories as most negatively affected by the transition process referred to in point (a) and to be supported by the JTF, in accordance with paragraph 1, including indicators such as the unemployment rate and the depopulation rate, as well as previous efforts made in the territory to foster the decarbonisation of key sectors and activities;
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 692 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) a clear commitment to achieve a socially fair and just green transition for the implementation of the Paris Agreement;
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 693 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) a clear commitment to achieving the objective of a climate- neutral EU by 2050 and meeting the 2030 reduction targets;
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 709 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a description of the expected contribution of the JTF support to addressing the social, demographic, economic and environmental impacts of the transition to a climate-neutral economy;
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 786 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a 1. A Just Transition Platform (hereafter 'Platform') shall be set up under the supervision and direct management of the Commission to facilitate bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices in all affected sectors. 2. The Platform shall consist of two sections: (a) technical working groups that address specific challenges in the affected regions and facilitate exchanges of experience and best practice in the preparation of territorial just transition plans and various operations. Technical working groups shall be set up in line with JTF operational needs, taking into account the operational sectors receiving support and shall cooperate closely with the InvestEU Advisory Centre, established in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EU) [new InvestEU programme], and the competent services of the European Investment Bank. (b) an Annual Forum of Just Transition Regions (hereafter the 'Forum'), organised jointly with the European Committee of the Regions. The Forum shall facilitate the coordination of policy guidelines and their operational implementation by the technical working groups. 3. The Commission shall lay down detailed provisions regarding the governance mechanisms, composition, operation and budget of the Platform. 4. The operating costs of the Platform shall be met by the technical assistance resources referred to in the third subparagraph of Article 3(2).
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 797 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Where the Commission concludes, based on the examination of the final performance report of the programme, that there is a failure to achieve at least 65% of the target established for one or more output or result indicators for the JTF resources, it may make financial corrections pursuant to Article [98] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR] by reducing the support from the JTF to the priority concerned in proportion to the achievements.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 814 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i). greenhouse-gas emissions of industrial facilities in NUTS level 2 regions where the carbon intensity, as defined by the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions of industrial facilities as reported by Member States in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council28 compared to the gross value added of the industry, exceeds by a factor of two the EU-27 average. Where that level is not exceeded in any NUTS level 2 regions in a given Member State, greenhouse-gas emissions of industrial facilities in the NUTS level 2 region with the highest carbon intensity is taken into account (weighting 49%), _________________ 28Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC (OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1).: 25%),
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 826 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii). employment in mining of coal and lignite (weighting 25: 12%),
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 827 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii a (new)
(iia) the unemployment rate in the territory (weighting: 20%);
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 828 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii b (new)
(iib) prior efforts to meet climate and environmental objectives, taking into account the resulting economic impact and lob losses (weighting: 15%);
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 829 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii c (new)
(bc) the depopulation rate (weighting: 15%);
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 832 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) employment in industry in the NUTS level 2 regions taken into account for the purposes of point (i) (weighting 25: 12%),
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 835 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iiia) The unemployment rate, in particular among young people and older workers who find it hardest to regain a foothold on the labour market.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 863 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part
(d) the allocations resulting from the application of point (c) are adjusted to ensure that the final allocation from the JTF results in a per capitan aid intensity (measured on the basis of the entireunemployed population of the Member State) of at least EUR 60.15 per person unemployed over the entire period.
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 884 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – subheading 1
REGIONAL POLICY Common output INDICATORS (‘RCO’) and REGIONAL POLICY Common result indicators (‘RCR’) for the Just Transition Fund29 _________________ 29For presentational reasons, indicators are grouped to provide for easier matching with the indicators included in other cohesion policy fund-specific regulations.for the Just Transition Fund29
2020/05/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 901 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – subheading 1
REGIONAL POLICY COMMON OUTPUT INDICATORS (‘RCO’) AND REGIONAL POLICY COMMON RESULT INDICATORS (‘RCR’) FOR THE JUST TRANSITION FUND2 2 For presentational reasons, indicators are grouped to provide for easier matching with the indicators included in other cohesion policy fund-specific regulations.FOR THE JUST TRANSITION FUND deleted
2020/05/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 902 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – column 1 – Outputs – rows 7 and 8
RCO 39: Systems for monitoring air pollution installed for participants3 4: 3All output and result indicators related to participants are to be reported. All personal data are to be broken down by gender (male/female – non-binary). Where certain results are not possible, it is not necessary to collect and report data for those result indicators. When data are collected from registers, Member States do not need to align with commonly agreed definitions and may use national definitions.
2020/05/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 903 #

2020/0006(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – column 2 – Results
RCR01: Jobs created in supported entities RCR 02: Private investments matching public support (of which: grants, financial instruments) RCR 03: SMEs introducing product or process innovation RCR 04: SMEs introducing marketing or organisational innovation RCR 05: SMEs innovating in-house RCR 06: Patent applications submitted to European Patent Office RCR 29: Estimated greenhouse-gas emissions from activities listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC in supported enterprises RCR 11: Users of new public digital services and applications RCR 12: Users of new digital products, services and applications developed by enterprises RCR 17: 3-year-old enterprises surviving in the market RCR 18: SMEs using incubator services one year after the incubator creation RCR 97: Apprenticeships supported in SMEs RCR 98: SMEs staff completing Continuing Vocational Education and Training (CVET) (by type of skill: technical, management, entrepreneurship, green, other) RCR 31: Total renewable energy produced (of which: electricity, thermal) RCR 32: Renewable energy: Capacity connected to the grid (operational) RCR 46: Population served by waste recycling facilities and small waste management systems RCR 47: Waste recycled RCR 48: Recycled waste used as raw materials RCR 49: Waste recovered RCR 50: Population benefiting from measures for air quality RCR 52: Rehabilitated land used for green areas, social housing, economic or community activities for participants2: RCR 200: participants engaged in job searching upon leaving, RCR 201: participants in education or training upon leaving, RCR 202: participants gaining a qualification upon leaving, RCR 203: participants in employment, including self-employment, upon leaving.deleted
2020/05/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 68 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes the commitments made by the President of the European Commission to propose a European Unemployment Benefit Reinsurance scheme in order to help Member States’ national unemployment system in case of external shocks; urges the Commission to reflect on an employment protection mechanisms that prevents massive employment losses in case of economic shocks; calls for the European Commission to take steps, with the European Parliament, towards the concrete implementation of those mechanisms, and their budgetary implications, in view of an implementation as soon as 2021;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 104 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Notes, however, that in order to attain the 40 % GHG emissions reduction target by 2030, the Commission has estimated that it will be necessary to bridge a funding gap of at least EUR 500 billion every year, including social adaptation measures; considers that this funding gap is strongly underestimated even for the 40 % target, not to mention the 55 % target, and is yet to be addressed at EU or national level; stresses the urgent need for another quantum leap in political and financial efforts in order to achieve these objectives; believes that introducing genuine new own resources, in parallel with increasing the own resources ceilings for commitments and payments, is key to bridging this gap; considers that a just transition requires just funding;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 107 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Believes that a reliable basket of new own resources shall be generated by policies linked to both the environmental protection and the fair functioning of the single market, since the revenue produced by the first category would decrease over the time with the progressive embrace of green practices by contributors and would therefore need to be accompanied by alternative and more stable sources of income; is convinced that all new own resources shall directly flow into the EU budget as general revenue and be ready to serve the plurality of objectives that compose the EU policy agenda;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 108 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Recalls, as expressed in the November 2018 resolution, that the consent on the 2021-2027 MFF is conditional to the satisfaction of Parliament’s requests with regard to the introduction of new own resources; considers that the absence of fresh own resources will have dramatic political consequences on the 2021 European Union budget and seriously jeopardise the new political agenda of the Commission;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 136 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Underlines that both the Connecting Europe Facility and the Research EU programmes match both objectives of supporting EU’s competitiveness and efforts to fight climate changes; underlines that over the previous period, these programmes were regularly under financed, and that many valuable projects remained unfinanced, not because of their bad quality,but because of the lack of appropriations for that purpose; concludes that low budgetary ambitions for these programmes would contradict any pledge favourable to competitiveness or climate change fight;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 144 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Underlines that the Single Market Europe programme demonstrates the vacuity of the “net contributors-net beneficiaries”mantra as each Member State’s economy benefits much more from the achievements of the Single Market than the amount of its share in the contribution to the EUbudget;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 147 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10 c. Underlines that Member States’ cooperation in the field of taxation incomes would bring back to their national budgets much more than any cut to the EU annual budgets’ expenditures;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 148 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10 d. Reiterates the Parliament’s position for sufficient financing of all EU programmes to respond to the challenges the Union is facing; Underlines the key role of those programmes for the sustainable environmental, economic and social developmentof the continent, notably in favour of enhancing youth mobility, trainings and skills, protecting and improving social rights and conditions, fighting against inequalities and poverty and tackling unemployment;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 151 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 e (new)
10 e. Underlines that the European pillar of social rights should materialise properly in the EU Budget for 2021, notably by funding adequately the lines supporting the European Social Fund+ including the Child Guarantee, the European social dialogue and measures for the social partners that are of prime importance;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 152 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 f (new)
10 f. Points out that the common agricultural policyand the common fisheries policy are cornerstones of European integration which aim to ensure sustainable, safe, high-quality food supply for Europeans, the proper functioning of the agricultural and fisheries markets, the sustainable development of rural regions and the sustainable management of natural resources and preservation of biodiversity; asks for particular attention to be paid to small-scale agriculture and small fisheries;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 153 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 g (new)
10 g. Believes that a strong cohesion policy is vital to ensure to tackle complex environmental, social, economic challenges such as climate change, employment, fight against poverty, social exclusion and discrimination, gender equality, territorial and cross-border cooperation, better inclusion of people with disabilities, long-term structural demographic change, development, mobility, research and innovation, digitalisation, industrial transition, SMEs;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 154 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 h (new)
10 h. Recalls that the promotion of European values and cultures play an active role to strengthen cohesion and common understanding in Europe notably through intercultural exchange, knowledge, creation and innovation;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 155 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 i (new)
10 i. Reaffirms the urgent need to adopt an effective, human, solidary and responsible approach towards the migration flows coming from Africa and the MENA region, since Europe, together with other world powers, is partly accountable for the root causes of forced migration from the less developed regions of the globe;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 156 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 j (new)
10 j. Reminds the regular needs to reinforce the Asylum and Migration Fund over the last period, notably to support Member States to cope with the refugee crisis and manage of asylum seekers, and to mobilize for that purpose the special instruments because of a too low heading ceiling; expects Member States to understand their own interest and to compensate the effect of the delay in the adoption of the Dublin IV regulation by the necessary appropriations for that programme implementing the solidarity principle among them in this field;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 157 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 k (new)
10 k. In the same context, in view of the difficult financial situation faced by UNRWA and the prospect of greater uncertainty and instability following the unveil of the US Middle East plan, calls on the EU to step up its financial support to the Agency in 2021, in order to preserve uninterrupted vital services to millions of Palestinian refugees;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 158 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 l (new)
10 l. Deems appropriate to ensure that an adequate portion of the NDICI financing is dedicated to the political, social and economic development of the EU Southern Neighbourhood, as well as, more in general, to EU development policy in Africa;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 159 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 m (new)
10 m. Recalls the pivotal role played by EU agencies in the implementation of EU policy objectives and reaffirms the importance of endowing these bodies with sufficient funding for the efficient running of their duties; highlights the key role performed by the European Environment Agency in developing awareness with regard to climate change, the European Labour Authority in promoting labour mobility, as well as the European Asylum Support Office and the Fundamental Rights Agency in supporting asylum seekers looking for shelter in Europe; is concerned about the insufficient level of funding provided to EPPO in the course of the 2020 budgetary procedure and, in view of 2021, calls on the Commission to increase financial support to this agency,which is responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes against the EU budget, such as fraud and corruption;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 160 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 n (new)
10 n. Reminds that no public policy can be properly implemented without the support of a dedicated civil service sufficiently financed, and warns against the risk of lowering down EU agents’ working conditions so much that workers, with an equivalent background, may opt rather for the other sectors;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 161 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 o (new)
10 o. Believes, in the political and economic context the EU is facing, that the Conference on the Future of Europe should be adequately supported also on the budgetary side and that the European Commission, among other institutions involved in this project, should be equipped with the necessary means to make of it a success;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 165 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Aims to set binding biodiversity and climate mainstreaming targets and to fix the first to at least 10% and the latter to at least 30 % for 2021; reiterates its call on the Commission to lay down clear eligibility criteria of a new stringent and comprehensive methodology for defining and tracking relevant climate and biodiversity expenditure including the climate and biodiverse proofing of all EU programmes to identify potential harmful impacts of EU actions to biodiversity and climate;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 244 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that, in accordance with Article 312(4) of the TFEU, the extension of the current MFF ceilings would result in EUR 172.2 billion in commitment appropriations in 2021, which represents 1.15 % of the EU’s GNI according to the Commission’s 2018 estimate; notes, furthermore, that an additional EUR 3.5 billion would become available under flexibility instruments at the beginning of 2021; therefore, notes that this article together with a contingency plan would protect the beneficiaries and ensure the continuity of funding in the event of delay in the adoption of the new MFF;
2020/03/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2019/2126(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
- having regard to the Statute of the ECB, Article 2 of which lays down that, if the objective of price stability is achieved and is not called into question, its monetary policy must be placed at the service of the EU's objectives as defined in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union, which mentions explicitly 'improvement of the quality of the environment' as a Union objective, and that the ECB's stated desire to contribute actively to the success of the Green Deal in no way runs counter to the Treaties,
2020/01/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2019/2126(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas, in its Communication of 14 January 2020, the Commission states that, if the Green Deal is to succeed, there is an annual shortfall of between EUR 260 and 500 billion in investment to be made up;
2020/01/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2019/2126(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas, in order to contribute to financing the Green Deal, the European Investment Bank has announced its intention to halt investment in fossil fuels and to double green lending in order to bring the latter up to 50% of its balance sheet, but whereas this highly praiseworthy initiative will result in only EUR 16 billion in additional loans;
2020/01/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2019/2126(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas, in order for the EIB- Climate Bank significantly to increase its loans, it needs to have fresh capital, but whereas many Member States do not want to increase their contributions to its capital;
2020/01/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2019/2126(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)
Ed. whereas the ECB has stated its intention to green its balance sheet and take an active part in the success of the Green Deal;
2020/01/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2019/2126(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E e (new)
Ee. whereas the ECB does not have the right to become a shareholder of the EIB, but whereas there is nothing to stop it making quasi-equity investments in the EIB by means of subrogated loans; whereas over the past four years, the ECB has increased its balance sheet by 2 600 billion and will increase it by a further 240 billion in 2020; whereas, if it provided 100 billion in quasi-equity investments, the ECB would boost the EIB's capital to 50 billion, which would enable the EIB- Climate Bank to pursue a much more ambitious lending policy;
2020/01/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 70 #

2019/2126(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 – point 1 (new)
1. Plans to work with the Commission to foster joint reflection by investigating the possibility of the ECB boosting the EIB's quasi-equity investments (or a subsidiary of the EIB dedicated specifically to the climate) to enable the EIB-Climate Bank to make a much bigger contribution to meeting the need for investment, which is estimated at between 260 and 500 billion;
2020/01/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 156 #

2019/2056(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
81. Expresses strong concern for the working conditions of the cleaningwo of the external concessions contracted by Parliament, namely the cleaning and the restauration staff of the Parliament, and strongly recommends that DG INLO liaise with the cleaning companyorganises an independent survey about the satisfaction with the working conditions of the staff concerned subcontracted by the Parliament, in order to verify that Belgian law is abided by and to ensure that the subcontractor is aligned with Parliament’s policy of respect and dignity at workensure respect and dignity at work; calls for an evaluation of Parliament’s public procurement policy in light of improving transparent and predictable working conditions for all subcontracted services; calls on Parliament to report to the discharge authority on the results of such evaluation;
2020/02/17
Committee: CONT
Amendment 14 #

2019/2003(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that savings as compared to the proposal of the Secretary-General are required to bring closer the rise of this proposal to the expected general inflation rate for 2020 and that all efforts to strive for a more efficient and transparent use of public money are strongly encouraged;
2019/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 52 #

2019/2003(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that further savings can be achieved as regards the expenditure on furniture for the offices of Members and their assistants, given the; considers that at least part of the current furniture is in proper conditions and that therefore there is no reason to proceed to a complete refurbishment of those offices; at the start of the mandate in 2019sks for the changes to be made on a gradual basis and when there is a justified reason;
2019/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 61 #

2019/2003(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the efforts to improve services for Members by investing continuously into the development of IT applications, continuing the e-Parliament program, the research and development on Machine Learning with translation memories program and the multiannual project on technical management for conference rooms; asks for more information on the total amount spent in the last years on those programs and suggests the Bureau to planify on a long term basis the gradual implementation of those projects in order to split the costs in different financial years;
2019/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 63 #

2019/2003(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Asks the Bureau to work on a technical solution to allow MEPs to exercise their right to vote while benefitting from their maternity, paternity or sickness leave;
2019/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 65 #

2019/2003(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Notes the revision of allowance rates for APAs incurred in respect of their duty travel between Parliament’s three places of work; recalls however its repeatedly adopted request to the Bureau to take action for the full alignment of the allowances rates incurred in respect of duty travel between Parliament's three places of work between officials, others servants and APAs as from the next legislative term;
2019/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 67 #

2019/2003(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. With a view to the next parliamentary term, reiterates its call on the Conference of Presidents and the Bureau to revise the implementing provisions governing the work of delegations and missions outside the Union; underlines that such a revision should consider the possibility for APAs, subject to certain conditions, to accompany Members on official Parliament delegations and missions;
2019/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 75 #

2019/2003(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates its concern about the additional expenditure on interpretation of the oral explanation of votes during plenary sessions; urges the Secretary- General to present a detailed cost breakdown related to the oral explanation of votes; recalls that alternatives, such as a written explanation of votes or various public communication facilities, are available to Members wishing to explain their voting positions; in that context, considers that in order to achieve significant savings, the oral explanation of votes could be removed to the end of the agenda of each day of the plenary session;
2019/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 88 #

2019/2003(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Disagrees with the continuation of the reinforced communication capacities of the EPLOs that have been agreed for the 2019 budget on the ground of the European elections institutional campaign needs;
2019/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 93 #

2019/2003(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Is of the opinion thatAsks for appropriations are needed to cover the cost of mediators and other experts competent to prevent and manage the harassment cases within the Parliament together with the network of confidential counsellors and current structurefull implementation of the reformatory steps for the Parliament mentioned in the roadmap on combatting sexual harassment and sexual abuse in the Union meaning the implementation of frequent anti-harassment trainings for all staff, the external audits for the existing anti-harassment committees as well as the recomposition of the two committees into one independent committee with doctors and lawyers as standing members;
2019/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas negotiations on the 2020 Union budget will run in parallel with the negotiations on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) and the reform of the EU own resources system; whereas 2019 will mark the seventh year of the 2014-2020 MFF;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the Council has repeatedly contradicted itself over the last few years, by presenting new political priorities for the EU but showing itself unwilling to provide for fresh appropriations to finance them; whereas new political priorities and upcoming challenges for the EU should be financed by fresh appropriations and not by reducing the appropriations amount for existing programmes;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas towards the end of the current financial programming period the implementation of the multiannual programmes will require adequate financial resources and therefore require to anticipate the necessary payments in 2020 to prevent another payment crisis in the first years of the 2021-2027 MFF;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Budget 2020: bridge to the future Europe – Investing in citizens, innovation and securityin citizens' protection
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the 2020 Union budget is the bridge to the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) for the period 2021-2027 and should contribute to creating a common, long-term vision on the future political priorities of the Union; expects that, at the time of adoption of the 2020 budget, the Council and Parliament will be engaged in fully-fledged MFF negotiations, following a political agreement in the European Council; believes that a strong, responsible and forward-looking 2020 budget will facilitate an agreement and the transition towards the next MFF, and that to reach it, no taboo should prevail on the full use of all flexibilities and all possibilities available under the current MFF regulation and the Financial Regulation;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Considers, therefore, that the EU budget for next year should define clear political priorities and enable the Unionin order to anticipate social, environmental, economic and technological mutations and enable the Union to create long term growth and jobs, to strengthen its fight against environmental challenges and climate change, to particularly focus on young people, to fully implement the EU 2020 strategy, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, to tackle social and regional inequalities and discriminations, to further invest in innovation and research capacities for future solutions, boost competitiveness and economic growth, ensure a safe, secure and peaceful Europe, and to implement the European Social Pillar while strengthening citizens’ work and living conditions, and bolster the Union in its fight against environmental challenges and climate change;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that, 2020 being the last year of the current MFF, the implementation of EU programmes, including those under shared management in cohesion policy, Common Agricultural Policy (second pillar) and European Maritime and Fisheries Fund will be further accelerated and reach its closing phase, which will be reflected in a substantial increase in payment requests; anticipates, therefore, a peak in the annual level of payment appropriations for 2020 and is determined to secure the necessary payments in 2020 and to prevent another payment crisis in the first years of the 2021-2027 MFF, as was the case during the current period;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Innovation and research for future solutions: supporting economic growth andan inclusive and long term economic growth in order to accompany mutations and to boost competitiveness
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the transition from Horizon 2020 to Horizon Europe must be smooth to ensure stability for businesses, research facilities and academia; underlines the importance of Europe’s claim to leadership in key technologies in areas such as space, healthcare, the environment, agriculture, safety and transportation; requests an increase in financial resources to ensure that research and innovation activities continue to provide solutions for Europe’s needs and challenges and competitiveness; is alarmed by the substantial underfunding of Horizon 2020 during the entire period, resulting in a low success rate for excellent applications;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 35 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the potential for economic growth stemming from the technological transformation and calls for the EU budget to have an appropriate role in supporting the digitalisation of European industry and the promotion of digital skills and entrepreneurship;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 38 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Is fully convinced that improving fairness and providing equal chances, both between people and businesses, within the European social market economy is a prerequisite for the sustainable development of the Union; intends to secure sufficient funding for programmes such as COSME and Future and Emerging Technologies that significantly contribute to the success of start-ups and SMEs, which are the backbone of the European economy and key drivers of economic growth, job creation, innovation and social integration; underlines the high level of implementation of these programmes, and points to their capacity to absorb even more;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 39 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Welcomes the extension and enhancement of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI); recalls that the EFSI guarantee fund has been financed partly at the expense of Horizon 2020 and the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF); underlines Parliament’s long- standing position that any new initiatives must be financed by new appropriations and not by redeployments; reiterates that the cuts in those programmes should be reversed as far as possible;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Considers the protection of the EU’s exa European Union without internal borders, with the support of a strengthened European Border and Coast Guarda proper functioning of the Schengen area and a freedom of movement within the EU to be an inseparable conditions for a European Union without internal borders, the proper functioning of the Schengen area and freedom of movement within the EUthe protection of the EU’s external borders with the support of a strengthened European Border and Coast Guard ; considers it to be an obligation to ensure adequate funding, staffing and training of staff for all agencies operating in the field of security, acknowledging the considerable increase in their responsibilities, the importance of cooperation among them, and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the Member States;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 47 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes the Member States’ commitment to a renewed EU defence agenda; supports the Commission initiative to support the launching of the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP), as a first stage of the European Defence Fund; requires the EDIDP to be financed exclusively by unallocated margins and/or special instruments and not, therefore, by redeployments from existing programmes;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 58 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Believes, with reference to its resolution of 25 October 2018 on the use of Facebook users’ data by Cambridge Analytica and the impact on data protection, that the fight against disinformation and any other type of foreign interference is a priority to ensure fair and democratic elections, in particular in the year of the European elections; requests additional financial resources to invest in tools such as the recent What the EU does for me initiative to inform citizens on the Union’s work and highlight the efforts undertaken to promote peace, democracy, the rule of law and freedom of speech;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 61 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Points out that the common agricultural policy and the Common Fisheries Policy are cornerstones of European integration, which aim to ensure safe, high-quality food supply for European citizens, the proper functioning of the agricultural single market, the sustainability of rural regions for many years and the sustainable management of natural resources; recalls that those policies contribute to the viability and stability of the EU; calls on the Commission to continue to support producers across Europe in coping with unexpected market volatility and in securing safe, high-quality food supplies; asks for particular attention to be paid to small-scaled agriculture and small fisheries;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 65 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Requests additional financial resources to meet future demand for Erasmus+, the primary programme for education, training, youth and sport in Europe, also taking into account its external dimension; recalls that Parliament requested that the financial envelope for this programme be tripled in the next MFF; calls for cooperation to be strengthened between education, culture and research;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 66 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Recalls that, at a time when the European project is called into question, it is vital to renew a strong commitment to Europe through culture, knowledge, creation, and innovation; believes therefore that the Creative Europe and Media programmes should be supported at appropriate level;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 69 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. SWelcomes the fact that, at the strong request of Parliament, the result of the negotiations on the 2019 budget was to bring the Youth Employment Initiative to a total amount of EUR 350 million in 2019; stresses that the fight against youth unemployment requires substantial additional financial efforts to create opportunities for education, training and employment; underlines, in this respect, the successful implementation and the positive impact of the Youth Employment Initiative, supporting approximately 1.7 million young people until the end of 2017, thanks a; recallso to additional appropriations that Parliament secured for this programme in the EU budget over the yearshat Parliament requested that the financial envelope for this programme be doubled in the next MFF; expects the 2020 draft budget to demonstrate even higher ambition for this programme to ensure a smooth transition towards the ESF+ in the next MFF;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 75 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that social cohesion in Europe must contribute to sustainable solutionsStresses that cohesion policy programmes are now at cruising speed, and emphasises Parliament’s commitment to ensure adequate appropriations for these programmes; calls on the Member States to ensure that the implementation of the programmes is accelerated so as to catch up with the delays, and to seek the Commission’s assistance in this respect ; reiterates that social cohesion in Europe must contribute to sustainable solutions to the fight against discrimination and for better inclusion of people with disabilities, and to long-term structural demographic change; emphasises the need for financial resources to provide ageing populations in Europe with adequate support in terms of access to mobility, healthcare and public services;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 82 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls the need for solidarity in the area of migration, with a focus on long- term, effective integration of migrants and refugees in the Member States, as well as fair and mutual beneficial partnerships with countries in need; welcomes the role played by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF); calls for adequate budgeting for this fund in 2020 in order to support the dignified reception of asylum seekers in the Member States, fair return strategies, resettlement programmes, legal migration policies and promotion of effective integration of third country nationals, and to tackle irregular migration; reaffirms the importance of possessing targeted financial means to tackle the root causes of the migrant and refugee crisis; stresses, to this end, that the EU budget must fund measures in the countries of origin of migrants and in the host countries of refugees;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 85 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Recalls that the long-lasting solution to the current migration phenomenon lies in the political, economic and social development of the countries from which migration flows originate and reiterates its full commitment to this objective; calls for the European Neighbourhood Instrument and the Development Cooperation Instrument to be endowed with sufficient financial resources to support this priority; within this context, reaffirms the need to provide UNRWA with sufficient and constant financial support;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 92 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Believes that gender-related discrimination is not only intolerable and incompatible with the values of the EU, but also constitutes a serious impediment to sustainable and inclusive growth as it disempowers women from engaging in meaningful employment; underlines the key contribution of women’s empowerment in achieving more inclusive, equitable and peaceful societies; expects the EU budget to support women’s access for to EU funding and to help women to reconcile private and professional life;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 94 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that the 2020 budget must contribute to tackling environmental challenges and climate change; recalls the Union’s pledge to make the transition to a low-carbon circular economy, but regrets that the Union might fall short of its climate goals; requests increased financial resources for LIFE and should place the EU squarely at the forefront of this challenge; calls on the Commission to fulfil the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the EU’s own long-term climate goals by meeting the 20 % climate spending target in the current MFF (2014-2020); stresses, in this regard, that the contribution for 2020 should significantly overshoot the overall target in order to offset the lower allocations made during the first years of the MFF, and that the climate change mainstreaming mechanism should be fully optimised; recalls the Union’s pledge to make the transition to a low-carbon circular economy, but regrets that the Union might fall short of its climate goals; requests increased financial resources for programmes having massive potential such as LIFE, Horizon 2020, CEF, European Social Fund (ESF), European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), as these programmes allow notably for investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and other programmes to support projects with European added value contributing to a clean energy transition and resource efficiency, as well as nature conservation, with a focus on biodiversity, habitats and endangered species;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 104 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Recalls that, following the joint statement by the European Parliament, Council and Commission on the reinforcement of Heading 1a through an Amending budget issued in the joint conclusions on the 2019 budget, the Commission will present an amending budget raising the levels of appropriations for Erasmus+ and H2020 as soon as the technical adjustment of the MFF for 2020 is completed in the spring of 2019 in order for the Council and the European Parliament to process it swiftly;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 112 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Invites the Commission to report specifically on the amounts de-committed for research programmes and to provide all relevant information and details concerning Article 15(3) of the Financial Regulation; expects this Article and its corresponding procedure to be fully respected and mobilised in the context of the 2020 budgetary procedure and expects that the 2020 draft budget will make full use of this provision to boost research and innovation on top of the financial programming;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 114 #

2019/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Believes that as the arm of the budgetary authority directly elected by citizens, Parliament should fulfil its political role and put forward proposals for Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions expressing its political vision for the future; commits itself, in this context, to proposing a package of Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions developed in close cooperation with each of its committees so as to find the right balance between political will and technical feasibility, as assessed by the Commission;
2019/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for an urgent reinforcement of the European Parliament’s competences in the strategic orientation and policies of the EIB in order to ensure a most needed democratic scrutiny of the investments;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Insists on the key role the EIB should play in boosting those investments which are most effective in terms of job creation; expects also the EIB to provide in-depth information on them and to focus on jobs of high quality and sustainability;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Reiterates that EIB activities are necessary to address the investment gap of the public and private sector that has been deepening in Europe since the economic and financial crisis; reminds therefore the EIB of its role as an anti-cyclical force to relaunch investments;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Highlights the importance of rethinking the articulation between the roles of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the National Promotional Banks (NPB), the development banks and the EIB, in order to ensure coherence between their respective mandates;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Welcomes the development of regional investment platforms to address market gaps and country-specific needs;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
2f. Stresses again the need to reduce the uneven geographical distribution of the EIBs financing, as 70% of it was allocated to six Member States in 2017 even though one of the objectives of the bank is economic and social cohesion in the Union; calls instead for a dynamic, fair and transparent geographical distribution of projects and investment among member states, with special focus on less developed regions;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that, irrespective of the final agreement between the UK and the EIBUnion, the EIB should commit to maintaining its investment capacity at the current level;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Appreciates the EIB’s efforts to provide worldwide finance to energy efficiency, renewable energy and the circular economy, which require a response broader than the national scope, and to divest funding from projects posing serious risks for the environment and natural resources;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 19 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Highlights the importance of ex- ante and ex-post evaluation on the concrete and achieved economic, social and environmental impact and on the general macroeconomic impact, while fully disclosing this information to the European Parliament;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Encourages the EIB to focus on the quality of the investments, thus benefiting projects that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and increase well-being;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Urges the need to consider gender equality as a standard in the assessment of project financing;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5f. Recalls that even though the EIB aims for a more inclusive growth according to its objectives, investments to reduce inequality have only accounted for 6% of EIB investments in 2017; expects this figure to grow in the future without jeopardizing the high credit standard of EIB; expresses the need to conduct project assessments, not only in terms of financial return, but also in terms of social and environmental impact;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Insists on the fact that standards on financial intermediates should be more ambitious and that the EIB must scrutinise cooperation with institutions that exhibit a negative track record in terms of transparency, fraud, corruption and environmental and social impacts;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Encourages the EIB cooperation with the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and national authorities to prevent any fraud and money laundering;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Calls for more supervision and disclosure on intermediated operations by commercial banks and similar financial institutions;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes however that according to the Report of the High-Level Task Force on Investing in Social Infrastructure in Europe only 4% of approved EFSI financing supports social infrastructure projects in the EU;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Advocates for the strong reinforcement of a social investment strategy, based on the findings from the ex-ante reports reflecting the needs of the real economy;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2018/2161(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Urges again the EIB group to adopt soon the review of its whistleblowing policy and to take the current revision of its Complaints Mechanism as an opportunity to reinforce its legitimacy ,accessibility, predictability, equitability and transparency;
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 9 September 2015 on empowering girls through education in the EU4-A, _________________ 4-A Text adopted, P8_TA(2015)0312
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas it is essential that educational institutions prepare pupils and students for rapid economic and social changes brought about by rapid technological development, endowing them with skills suited to the challenges of the digital world;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 28 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas access to and the use of the internet and of technological and digital equipment have transformed social behaviour and relationships, especially among the younger sections of society;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 30 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
H b. whereas excessive use of technological and digital equipment, such as computers and tablets, can cause health and well-being problems, including sleep deprivation, a sedentary lifestyle and addiction;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 31 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas a new and innovative approach should place technology at the heart of education;deleted
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 44 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas basic education in cyber hygiene, cyber safety and media literacy is necessary from an early age to help children become critical consumeractive citizens, make informed decisions and be aware of risks associated with the Internet, such as fake news, intimidation and online harassment;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 58 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas we are seeing the growing commercial use of education by large digital companies, trying to influence teaching practices by introducing equipment, providing software and educational resources or providing training for teachers;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 61 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M
M. whereas, to better deliver on the promise of technology, Member States need convincingeffective strategies to build teachers’ capacity and policymakers need to become better at building support for this agenda;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 64 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas the progressive digitisation of work will result in the disappearance of many professions and an increase in unemployment; whereas the new professions that will emerge with digitisation may compensate for some of the lost jobs;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 71 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
Pa. whereas women make up only 20% of professionals in the field of science and only 27% of engineering graduates1-A, only 29 out of 1 000 graduates, compared to 95 out of 1 000 for men, have a degree in ICT, only 3% of all female graduates hold a bachelor’s degree in this discipline (compared to almost 10% in the case of male graduates), and only 4 out of 1 000 women end up working in the ICT sector; _________________ 1-A https://ec.europa.eu/education/et- monitor-2017_en
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 90 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that educational institutions cannot afford to neglect the all-round training of their students involving the cultivation and development of a critical and holistic outlook that allows them to assert themselves as active citizens and understands that critical thinking cannot be strengthened only by teaching digital skills, and that a comprehensive education is also needed;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 93 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Recalls that, as the Commission acknowledges in its Action Plan for Digital Education, the necessary adaptation of educational institutions to new technologies and innovative pedagogical approaches should never be seen as an end in itself, but rather as a tool for improving the quality and inclusivity of education;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 95 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that, in order to achieve better learning experiences and outcomes, digital tools must be adapted to the needs of students, that this is a way for students to become active citizens and not merely passive consumers of technology;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 98 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a Recalls that schools need to support all students and respond to their specific needs, in particular with regard to gender differences, students with disabilities, minorities or migrants and that such support can be facilitated through the use of new technologies;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 99 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Underlines the importance of ensuring digital literacy and the participation of women and girls in ICT education and training; encourages the Member States to introduce age- appropriate ICT education in the early stages of school, with a particular focus on inspiring girls to develop an interest and talent in the digital field, given that girls move away from STEAM disciplines earlier in their educational careers due to the gender stereotypes surrounding these subjects and the lack of female role models;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 104 #

2018/2090(INI)

4. Stresses that a lack of connectivity in schools across Member States comes at the cost of the digital skills education of students; calls on the Member States to connect all remaining schools and to make use of existing EU programmes for this purpose, paying particular attention to the outermost regions and mountainous and less developed regions;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 105 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers it essential to reduce the learning gap between students from different socio-economic backgrounds and regions of the EU, in particular the less developed ones, by taking advantage of the full potential of the resources provided by new digital technologies, including personalised education and partnerships between educational institutions;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 112 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that education and training institutions require assistance from the Union and Member States, as well as from stakeholders and industry, industry and local and regional communities and players, to make the difficult transition to a more digitalised learning environment;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 117 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that teachers and trainers should be at the core of the digital transformation and therefore require adequate preparation and initial and continuous training themselves; insists that this training requires time and should not come as an extra task on top of their daily activities; highlights that, even more than the teaching of other basic skills, such as numeracy and literacy, digital skills teaching requires teachers to update their knowledge and skills on a continuous basis; argues, therefore, that teachers need proper and ongoing support, an essential condition for achieving any substantial innovation in the education system;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 121 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers it vital that teachers should be involved in the implementation by Member States and their higher education institutions of a specific ICT module in curricula which also includes programmatic content on teaching and learning materials protected by copyright;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 124 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recommends that the Commission create an online copyright discussion and information platform on copyright with the aim of assisting educational institutions, educators and students;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 126 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Notes that those entrusted with education now have increased responsibilities because of the increased use of digital applications in school work, that they must be involved in the learning process and in the use of technology, since if they do not have the necessary digital skills, it will be more difficult to involve their students in the learning process and this may result in more social exclusion;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 132 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to make goodresponsible and effective use of Union financial support to make access to digital learning content, tools and solutions a reality for all;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 133 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Expresses its concern that private interests and the use of digital technologies are becoming devices for subjecting educational provision to the needs of the economy, at the risk of turning students into consumers, neglecting their genuine needs and hindering the long-term vision of the full potential of digital technologies in education as well as in society; recommends, where possible, hardware and software interoperability and the systematic use of free software solutions; calls also for the implementation of measures to ensure the pedagogical freedom of teachers and educators, as well as measures to safeguard privacy and data security;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 135 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Expresses concern about the storage of the personal data of pupils and teachers by private operators, often relocated to another country; draws attention to the need for these private operators to sign user agreements which safeguard the privacy and security of personal data with the local, regional and national authorities;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 139 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that, in line with the lifelong learning approach required for digital skills, governments, in cooperation with stakeholders such as companies and civil society organisations, and through both formal and non-formal settings, should ensure that nobody is left behind and that all can find a place in the new ordera Union which is increasingly digital;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 141 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Recalls that in order to effectively integrate digital technology into education systems, it is necessary to improve and strengthen cooperation between all stakeholders, ensuring the convergence, synergies and interdisciplinarity that reflect student needs and enable the transformation of school culture in partnership with local and regional communities and players;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 142 #

2018/2090(INI)

9b. Points out that the impact of digital technologies on education is not at present easy to assess; calls for investment in unbiased and interdisciplinary research into the various impacts of digital technologies on education, linking education sciences, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, neuroscience and computer science so as to achieve as deep an understanding as possible of how the minds of children and adults are responding to the digital environment, maximising the benefits of using digital technology in education and minimising its risks; stresses the need for a balance in the daily use of technological and digital equipment, both in educational institutions and in private life;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 143 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Stresses that the promotion of digital access in education does not necessarily imply equal access to learning opportunities and that, while technologies are becoming increasingly accessible, the acquisition of basic digital skills remains a barrier and the digital divide persists; points out that Eurostat data show that the digital divide is not closing and that 45% of people in the European Union do not have basic digital skills1-A; _________________ 1-A https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single- market/en/news/european-digital- progress-report-edpr-country-profiles
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 144 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Points out that the complex digital skills required for the efficient use of ICT depend on the acquisition of basic skills and that not everyone is on equal footing, with major gaps remaining at basic levels and particularly affecting disadvantaged groups and a large number of adults, that more educated people are three times more likely to use the Internet to acquire new skills and create new opportunities than those with lower levels of education1- B and that we run the risk of technology becoming a training tool for the privileged rather than an opportunity for all; _________________ 1-B COM SEC(2008)2629 FIN
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 145 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9c. Stresses the need for a change in the institutional and pedagogical practices of schools, but also other learning environments, including non-formal learning environments, in order to make them more equitable, by providing substantially diversified and in-depth support structures for all, in particular those belonging to groups at risk of exclusion, such as the unemployed, migrants, the low-skilled, those with disabilities and the elderly;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 151 #

2018/2090(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Encourages Member States to take steps, in collaboration with businesselocal and regional communities and players, education and training centres and civil society stakeholders to identify existing skills gaps, expand digital literacy, enhance media literacy and establish a high level of digital connectivity and inclusion;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2018/2057(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that, given the urgent need to provide a quick response to the migration challenge as well as to the difficulties that Parliament and the Council are already facing in agreeing on a first proposal for the extension of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey, the 2017 surplus, amounting to EUR 555,5 million, provides an excellent solution to finance the Union contribution to this instrument for 2018 without taking the Union general budget to its limits;
2018/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph –1 (new)
-1. Recognises the challenges faced by border regions and stresses that socioeconomic disparities, including cultural and language differences, between different border regions can hinder integration, restrict interaction and scale down opportunities for people and businesses on both sides of the border;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph –1 a (new)
-1a. Emphasises that the EU has contributed positively to the development of border regions and that future funding programmes should continue in the most effective and efficient manner, focusing on areas of particular high European added value ensuring that solving border difficulties is at the heart of cross-border cooperation programmes;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 3 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph –1 b (new)
-1b. Stipulates that cohesion policy should continue to support vulnerable and marginalised people, addressing growing inequalities and building solidarity through investments in education, training and culture, by paying particular attention to cross-border cooperation programmes focused on the existing cultural, territorial and administrative obstacles and future challenges in those regions;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 4 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph –1 c (new)
-1c. Emphasises that EU borders comprise both land and maritime borders to be taken into account; Hence encourages the Commission to look at the challenges faced by maritime border regions in order to allow for a holistic analysis of the obstacles faced by all border regions, as well as the potential cooperation and growth of all borders regions;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 7 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the importance of cross- border cooperation programmes in funding educational, cultural, sporting and other activities whose European added value brings citizens closer and, fosters mutual trust in border regions; stresses, in this regard,and understanding and helps to address different prejudice and stereotypes in border regions; stresses, in this regard, that measures at EU level in cooperation with Member States, regions and other stakeholders are required to better use the potential of border regions and that the large number of INTERREG projects devoted to culture, which proves that there is a strong desire among border regions to invest in joint cultural projects; reiterates, therefore, its view that EU financial support is crucial for these initiatives and should therefore be further strengthened in the next MFF;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 12 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for a new information strategy on cross-border and regional cooperation in order to get closer to inhabitants of these regions, to increase their awareness of the opportunities that the EU cross-border programmes bring, and thus to contribute to change attitudes towards more open regional and cross- border mindedness;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Encourages young people to act, participate and be involved in all aspects of regional and cross-border society development; Supports youth cross-border ideas and activities such as creating platforms for exchange of ideas and good practice, raising awareness and exchanging information on cross-border cooperation and spreading information through social and other media to improve youth participation and possibilities in cross-border project;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 18 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Strongly supports cross-border projects and programmes in improving youth education, employability, inclusion and participation of young people in society by tackling social problems that young people face in border regions, such as unemployment and radicalisation; Requires more systematic cooperation across border regions to improve employment, education, training, culture, sport and other social policies for young people;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 24 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that cross-border cooperation between education and training institutions should be reinforced by facilitating cross-border school visits and extracurricular activities for children from a very young age in order to provide children with a unique opportunity, that goes beyond the class room, to have a direct contact and a first-hand experience with the diversity of cultures, languages and history of their neighbours;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 30 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates that bringing together key players from the research community, business, higher education, public authorities and civil society is essential; Calls on the Member States to facilitate cross-border partnerships between education and training institutions in border regions in order to promote the mobility of students, teachers, trainers and administrative staff, as well as doctoral candidates and researchers; underlines that the use of multilingualism within such cross-border partnerships can prepare graduates to enter the employment market on both sides of the border; urges the Member States to facilitate and encourage the mutual recognition and better understanding of diplomas and professional qualifications between neighbouring regions including validation and recognition of skills;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 38 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages pooling of joint public services and efforts in neighbouring border regions to develop a series of targeted interventions to support low skilled or low-qualified adults in border regions and to help them improve their literacy, numeracy and digital skills by acquiring a broader set of competences and higher qualifications;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 40 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Encourages cross-border cooperation and programmes for dual vocational training among different border regions; Is of the opinion that better cross-border cooperation and investment in skills in border regions will help improve the existing skills gap, reduce poverty, unemployment and social exclusion and will help tackle skill shortages and the brain drain in those peripheral areas;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 41 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Believes that multiculturalism is particularly relevant for border regions; Strongly encourages cross-border cultural cooperation within and between border regions by enhancing the collaboration between creative people and the cultural actors, such as artists and representatives of cultural organizations, administrations and networks in specific cross-border and trans-European projects;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 43 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates that mobility of artists and culture professionals has become invaluable in the promotion of Europe’s cultural and social progress and development of regional, national and European cultural heritage; Is of the opinion that a strong cross- border cooperation in the area of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) can help to create socio-economic value, growth and jobs (also via clustering of enterprises), while also building bridges, increasing mutual understanding and forging a European consciousness through joint initiatives on cultural heritage-related projects;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that cohesion policy can contribute positively to the creation of new ideas and possibilities of cooperation between museums, orchestras, cross- border radio and TV projects in border regions by addressing the legal and financial difficulties which artists have with their common cross-border projects;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 55 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Strongly supports cross-border cultural projects and cooperation between European Capitals of Culture and border regions throughout Europe in order to establish a chain of cultural ‘welding points’ and to generate a new dimension of European cultural networks where new practices of cultural diversity are being developed and integrated in the realization of concrete European projects;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 56 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Regrets that cultural and leisure activities often fail to attract people from different border regions in neighbouring countries, despite the fact that people living in those areas share similar interests and are in close proximity to one another; supports the EU regional portals created in several border regions to provide people with access to information about cultural and leisure activities and encourages the promotion of similar portals across all border regions;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 59 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Strongly believes that border regions, thanks to the existence of long- established contacts between cultural institutions across borders, can create favourable conditions for artistic and cultural mobility and can therefore be vital for thematic tourism and, help promote Europe as a destination., and to actively revitalise the process of European integration by promoting contacts between Europe’s citizens and stimulating a common sense of belonging;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 63 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Encourages various measures aimed at combating all forms of discrimination in border regions and at breaking down barriers for vulnerable people in finding employment and becoming integrated into society; Supports in this regard promotion and development of social enterprises in border regions as a source of job creation, in particular for vulnerable groups of people, such as young unemployed and disabled people;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 69 #

2018/2054(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Supports apprenticeships measures and multi-stakeholder platforms in border regions aimed at improving the quality, supply and image of apprenticeships and promoting border mobility among young apprentices; Is of the opinion that bringing together relevant stakeholders to create cross- border opportunities for apprenticeships, traineeships, internships will improve competition, education, skills and the labour markets in those regions and in particular, encourages creating internships opportunities in regional and local institutions involved in cross-border and international cooperation;
2018/05/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 5 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that the 2019 budget should contribute towards achieving the Europe 2020 targets in the social and employment area and the successful implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly when it comes to combating youth and long-term unemployment, rising inequalities, social exclusion and poverty, in particular child poverty; stresses, in this regard, that the 2019 budget cannot be understood outside the context of the 2014- 2020 multiannual financial framework (MFF);
2018/07/26
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 21 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Highlights that youth unemployment in certain Member States remains unacceptably high in the European Union and that the situation of young people in NEET situations (not in education, employment, or training) and the long-term unemployed, is particularly worrying; highlights that young people are the group most at risk of poverty and social and economic exclusion; emphasises that, in order to address these issues, it is of the utmost importance to ensure continued, increased and timely funding of the Youth Guarantee through the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), as well as adequate support to measures tackling inequalities, also beyond employment, through the ESF;
2018/07/26
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 25 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. CNotes the European Commission’s proposal of an increase for the YEI of EUR 233,3 million for 2019; but considers that the overall YEI budget is still not sufficient to ensure that the Youth Guarantee reaches its targets, and therefore calls for the commitment appropriations of the YEI to be maintained for 2019 at the same level as for 2018, i.e EUR 350 million;
2018/07/26
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 36 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that Heading 3 has been largely mobilized in the recent years to address the migratory and refugee crisis and that such actions should continue for as long as needed; calls on the Commission to actively monitor the adequacy of allocations under Heading 3 and make full use of all available instruments to respond in a timely manner to any unforeseen event that might require additional funding in the area of migration; decides to reinforce the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund to fully cover the needs of the Union in the field of migration, notably to support Members States in improving integration measures and practices for migrants, including family reunification that fosters social inclusion and integration, and paying particular attention to child-right compliant returns’ policy that has the best interests of the child as a primary consideration; notes, once again, that the Heading 3 ceiling is inadequate to provide appropriate funding to the internal dimension of those priorities, as well as to other priority programmes, for example in the field of culture; considers that willingness of local authorities to do more than planned in their National Programme under shared management, to support the Union Resettlement Programme, should be further supported through the direct management strand of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF);considers that the AMIF line aimed at strengthening and developing the common European asylum system and enhancing solidarity and responsibility- sharing between the Member States should focus at reinforcing child protection to provide adequate services and sustainable solution for children that are in the children’s best interest, notably fostering alternatives to detention;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 65 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls that youth unemployment rates remain unacceptably high in the Union; emphasises that, in order to address this issue, it is of importance to ensure proper funding of the Youth Guarantee schemes through YEI and the European Social Fund (ESF); welcomes the agreement on the need to provide fresh funding for YEI, and the inclusion of the corresponding appropriations in the DB 2019; considers nevertheless that, given the challenges and risks posed by youth unemployment, YEI should benefit from increased appropriations and therefore decides to bring YEI to EUR 580 million in commitments in 2019; considers that this increase is in addition to the amount for YEI currently programmed for the 2014-2020 period; underlines that Parliament would be open to considering that this increase above DB 2019 may not be submitted to the corresponding ESF matching in order to facilitate its implementation without the need to reprogramming the ESF;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 99 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Recalls that the Union has committed to comprehensively protect and promote the rights of the child in its external policy; stresses the importance of implementing the EU Guidelines for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of the Child in European Union external relation; ; in this spirit, deems it appropriate to dedicate 10% of the resources available under humanitarian aid to access to education in crisis areas.
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 100 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Calls for enhanced Union support to the Middle East Peace process, the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA, in line with its resolution of 8 February 2018 on the situation of UNRWA9 [1], in view of the worsening situation on the ground and the decision of the United States to drastically reducwithdraw its annual contribution to the agency; specifies that the proposed increase its engagement; _________________ 9 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2018)0042.xclusively dedicated to UNRWA in order to compensate the relevant loss;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 143 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64
64. WelcomNotes the decision of 25 September 2018 of the General Court confirming the Parliament’s refusal to grant access to documents relating to MEPs’ subsistence allowances, travel expenses and parliamentary assistance allowances (Judgment in Cases T-639/15 to T-666/15 Maria Psara and Others v Parliament and T-94/16 Gavin Sheridan v Parliament);
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 145 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64 a (new)
64 a. Recalls its request to the Bureau to take actions for a full alignment of allowance rates incurred in respect of duty travel between Parliament’s three places of work between officials, other servants and APAs as from next legislative term; considers that no rise of the parliamentary assistance envelope is needed for this purpose;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 146 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64 b (new)
64 b. With a view to next parliamentary term, calls again on the Conference of Presidents to revise the Implementing provisions governing the work of delegations and missions outside the European Union, considering the possibility for APAs, subject to certain conditions, to accompany Members on official Parliament Delegations and Missions;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 151 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 66 a (new)
66 a. Reiterates its call to find a workable solution, fully respecting the Staff Regulations, for those APAs who, having worked for two parliamentary terms in the end of the current term, will not been titled to access to the European pension rights scheme, when they will reach the pension age, since they will be lacking some time out of the ten years'service needed, due to early elections in 2014 and the delays in the validation of the APAs new contracts because of heavy workload during the periods after the elections of 2009 and 2014;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 153 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68 a (new)
68 a. Demands, for the implementation of the requirements of EP resolution of 26th of October 2017 on combating sexual harassment and abuse in the EU, further support to cover the cost of the external expertise needed to widen the external audit that has been implemented on the “Advisory committee”, dealing with harassment complaints concerning members of the European Parliament, to the “Staff advisory committee for Parliament’ staff” on harassment prevention; demands as well, for the same purpose, for further support to cover the cost of additional staff competent to manage the harassment cases within the EP, gathering in a dedicated service staff with medical, psychological, legal, and human resources management background, and specific expertise in this field;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 156 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
76. Maintains unchanged the overall level of the Ombudsman’s budget for 2019 as proposed by the Commission in the DBIncrease only one line above DB in line with the creation of 2 additional posts to cope with an increase in the workload;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 158 #

2018/2046(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
77. Decides not to restore the DB in the line cut by the Council, due to a high increase of the total budget as compared to the previous year;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2018/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Insists on mitigation of the socio- economic consequences for the Charleroi region and the making sustained efforts for its economic recovery, in particular with the help of the European Structural and Investment Funds;
2018/04/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2018/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Recalls its resolution of 5 October 2016 on the need for a European reindustrialisation policy in the light of the recent Caterpillar and Alstom cases, , voted by a large majority by the European Parliament, which calls for Europe to deploy a genuine industrial policy based on in particular on research and development and innovation, but also emphasizes the importance of protecting Union industry from unfair commercial practices in third countries;
2018/04/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 34 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Remains committed to the fight against unemployment and against youth unemployment in particular; believes in this respect that the YEI should be further strengthened, in spite of the complexities involved in reprogramming YEI and ESF programmes in case of modifications of the YEI envelope; reiterates its position that the Union needs to step up its funding to achieve the Pillar of Social Rights; believes that the proposal for the European Labour Authority is an important first step in this direction, considers however that it needs to be financed by additional resources rather than redeployments from existing programmes in the area of social affairs;
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 50 #

2018/2024(BUD)

11. Agrees that migration remains a top Union priority in 2019; deems it crucial to maintain spending in this area at a high and stable level; considers that the needed solidarity among Member States to manage the flow of migration, in particular once the Dublin regulation revision will be adopted, has to be reflected in the EU budget;
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 55 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that several important legislative initiatives under negotiation or in the early stages of implementation, such as the revision of the Dublin Regulation, the establishment of the Entry/Exit System and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, the upgrading of the Schengen Information System and the initiative on interoperability of EU information systems for security, borders and migration management are expected to have significant budgetary implications for the 2019 budget, and underlines the importance of adequate financing to match the Union’s ambition in these areas; encourages the Commission to engage in an open, proactive dialogue with the budgetary authority on these in order to allow it to adjust allocations where necessary, and without prejudging during the annual budgetary procedure on the outcome of ongoing legislative procedure;
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 59 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Disapproves of the Commission’s proposal for the funding of the second tranche of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRT); supports the continuation of the FRT, but maintains that, as also proposed by the Commission on 14 March 20186 , the EU budget should contribute to its financing to the sum of EUR 1 billion, with Member States contributing EUR 2 billion by means of bilateral contributions, in order to leave sufficient margins under the MFF special instruments for unforeseen events in the last two years of the current MFF, as well as the financing of other priorities; also maintains that as the FRT has been a new initiative within this MFF, it should be funded by fresh appropriations; notes with concern that the Parliament has not been involved in negotiations on the financing of the FRT and that some Member states seem to assume that the Parliament accepts whatever the Council agrees to; informs those Member states that the Parliament has every right to assume its role as one arm of the budgetary authority of the Union and that it will do so, as already announced on previous occasions; deplores that the Council was unable until now to find a common position on the financing of the FRT despite the humanitarian urgency; _________________ 6 OJ C 106, 21.3.2018, p. 4.
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 67 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Notes with concern the ongoing discussions on the financing of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), which confirm Parliament’s fear that new initiatives may again come at the expense of existing well-performing programmes; calls on theregrets that Council is noto showing a more constructive approach, and acceptdoes not accept in the context of the legislative procedure, that a greater part of this initiative should be financed through fresh appropriations;
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 93 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35 a. Welcomes the increase in commitment appropriations for the Food and Feed programme, which should allow the Union to manage effectively any outbreaks of serious animal diseases and plant pests, including the recent epidemic of avian influenza that hit several Member States in recent years;
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 95 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38 a. Recalls Parliament’ support for the Rights, equality, citizenship and Justice programmes; underlines that the EU must maintain its commitment enforcing women and LGBTI rights;
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 106 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Notes that the effective margin is EUR 575.2 million under the ceiling after the offsetting of EUR 253.9 million for the use of the contingency margin mobilised in 2018; considers the margin to be important in nominal terms, and believes it reflects the efforts made by the Commission, in particular to freeze the evolution of non- salary expenditure; believes that an additional effort to stabilize or reduce Commission's administrative expenditure could lead to postponement of important investments or jeopardize the proper functioning of the administration;
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 120 #

2018/2024(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48 a. Expects the negotiations on the 2019 budget to be based on the principle that both branches of budgetary authority commit themselves to promptly start the negotiations at the earliest possible stage and are ready to provide its counterpart positions for this negotiations from the first day of the Conciliation period;
2018/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas, in the case of the US House of Representatives, the total appropriations dedicated to the representational allowance of Members amounted to 500 million for 435 Representatives8 , whereas for Parliament, those appropriations amounted to 458 million for 751 MEPs9 ; __________________ 8CRS report on Legislative Branch: FY2016 Appropriations, 1 February 2016. 9 Report of the Secretary General to the Bureau on the Preliminary Draft Estimates of the European Parliament for the Financial Year 2019;deleted
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the response to the request from the Committee on Budgets expressed in various budget resolutions on additional information on medium- and long-term planning, investments, statutory obligations, operational expenditure and a methodology on the basis of the current needs rather than of coefficients; notes that lump sums are a useful and recognised tool to add flexibility and transparency;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Expects the 2019 Parliament’s budget to be realistic and sharp regarding the matching of the needs and their costs, to avoid as much as possible over budgeting;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 34 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the communication campaign as a helpful effort to explain the purpose of the Union and the Parliament to the citizens; underlines that this campaign should aim, among other things, at explaining the role of the Union, the power of the Parliament, its functions, includingsuch as the election of the President of the Commission, and its impact on the lives of citizens;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 50 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. WelcomesTakes notes of the process of improving Members’ and staff working environments as decided by the Bureau in December 2017, which will continue in 2019 in order to provide flexible workspaces for Members to satisfy needs arising from changing working patterns, providing them with three offices in Brussels and two in Strasbourg after the 2019 elections; stresses nevertheless that in Strasbourg it would be more useful to provide flexible spaces for meetings; notes that costs for maintenance of Parliament’s buildings in 2019, including security and environmental requirements, should be taken into account and coordinated as early as possible;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 52 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Asks for further details on the shape of the furniture in the Brussels’ ASP building that justified its replacement, and on the procedure followed to choose the new furniture, notably on the ratio between its price and the need for replacement;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 65 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes in particular the ever- increasing quality of advice and research provided to Members and committees through the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) and the policy departments; asks for information on the way these two different services coordinate among themselves to avoid duplication of work; welcomes the new and existing specific projects in the IT application, which will be implemented in full or in part in 2019: e-Parliament project, the Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) project, the Open Digital Library Program, the new project on research and development on machine learning with translation memories and the conference and event participants’ registration tool;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 68 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls the abovementioned resolutions of 5 April 2017 on Parliament's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 201812 and of 25 October 2017 on the Council position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 201813 ; reiterates the appeal for transparency regarding the General Expenditure Allowance (GEA) for Members; calls on Parliament's Bureau to work on better guidancein this sense welcomes the creation of the Parliament's Bureau Working group on the General Expenditure Allowance; recalls the expectations of a greater transparency regarding the general expenditure allowance and a need to work on a definition of more precise rules regarding the accountability of the expenditure authorised under this allowance, without generating additional costs or administrative burden to Parliament´s administration or to Members and their offices; __________________ 12to Parliament; __________________ 12 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0114. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0114. 13 Texts adopted, P8_TA_PROV(2017)0408
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 71 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Recalls the principle of the independence of the mandate; underlines that it is the responsibility of elected Members to use the expenditures for parliamentary activities and that it is possible for Members who wish to do so to publish their spending record of the GEA on their personal webpages; stresses the fact that the lump sum is widely used and recognised as the useful tool in Member States; reiterates that improved efficiency and transparency of the GEA does not mean to infringe upon the privacy and should not require additional staff in Parliament's administration;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 76 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Urges the Parliament's Bureau Working group on the General Expenditure Allowance to complete their work to enable recommendations based on the view of Parliament expressed in October 2017 to be considered prior to the election of the 9th Legislature;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 80 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Bureau to ensure that the social and pension rights of Members and of Accredited Parliamentary Assistants are respected and that adequate financial means are made available; in this regard, reiterates its call to find a workable solution for those APAs who, having worked for two parliamentary terms in the end of the current term, will not be entitled to access to the European pension rights scheme, when they will reach the pension age, since they will be lacking some time out of the ten years' service needed, due to early elections in 2014 and the delays in the validation of the APAs new contracts because of heavy workload during the periods after the elections of 2009 and 2014;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 87 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Considers it appropriate to have an adequate increase inadequate the appropriations of the budget line 422 ‘Expenditure related to parliamentary assistance’, in particular taking into account the higher workload as a result of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union, the growing number of trilogues, the increasing number of temporary and special committees, reaching a historical threshold of 25 standing and temporary committees, and the coincidence of the end of legislature with the complex package of legislative MFF proposals;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 90 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Notes the revision of allowance rates for accredited parliamentary assistants (APAs) incurred in respect of their duty travel between Parliament’s three places of work; recalls its request to the Bureau to take actions for a full alignment between officials, other servants and APAs as from next legislative term;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 93 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27 b. With a view to next parliamentary term, calls again on the Conference of Presidents to revise the Implementing provisions governing the work of delegations and missions outside the European Union; underlines that such a revision should consider the possibility for APAs, subject to certain conditions, to accompany Members on official Parliament Delegations and Missions;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 94 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27 c. Calls on the EP Bureau to amend the EP Bureau decision of the 19th of April 2010 ¨rules concerning the Member’s trainees" to ensure a decent remuneration in trainee’s contract; stresses that remunerations of trainees in Member’s offices or political groups must be, at least, at a similar level of the Schuman trainees in order to ensure that their salaries cover living expenses in Brussels, or in the city where the traineeships take place;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 95 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 d (new)
27 d. Believes that adequate funding should be made available for the implementation of the Roadmap for the adaptation of preventive and early support measures to deal with conflict and harassment between members and APAs or other staff;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 100 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Asks the Secretary-General to build on the existing cooperation agreements between the Parliament, the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee, for which the EPRS is the ; suggests to analyse the extent to which each party of this agreement takes benefit of this service, relativerly positive exampleto its financial participation to its functioning; requests to identify other areas, such as IT services or security, in which the back office functions could be shared in order to increase synergies and to use the lead experience of the Parliament, taking fully into account the governance difficulties and the differences in terms of scale of the services between the Parliament and the other two bodies, and to use the acquired experience to build up faire cooperation agreements;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 103 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Underlines the need for an assessment of the savings reached due to the Inter-Institutional Administrative cooperation agreement between the European Parliament, the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee both in the areas submitted to Joint Services (Translation; Printing/distribution, except pre-press; IT + Telecommunications; Programming/contractual and financial management, security; Infrastructure, Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, and catering) and in the areas submitted to cooperation (rooms, interpretation, libraries, pre-press, health services, and transportation);
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 112 #

2018/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Calls upon the Secretary-General and the Bureau to instil a culture of performance-based budgeting across Parliament's administration, in line with theand a lean management approach in order to enhance efficiency, reduce paperwork and diminish bureaucracy in the institution's internal work; recalls in this regard the principle of the independence of the mandatestresses that the experience of lean management is the continuous improvement of the work procedure thank to the simplification and experience of the administrative staff;
2018/03/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2018/0247(COD)

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, 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 2530 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 1620 % 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.
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2018/0247(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Actions under this Instrument should support implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as a universal agenda, to which the EU and its Member States are fully committed and which all beneficiaries listed in Annex I have endorsed. In this context, specific attention should be given to Sustainable Development Goals 1"No poverty", 5 "Gender equality", 7 "Affordable and clean energy", 8 "Decent work and economic growth", 9 "Industry, innovation and infrastructure", 10 "Reduced inequalities", 11 "Sustainable cities and communities", 13"Climate action" and 16 "Peace, justice and strong institutions".
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2018/0247(COD)

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. The transition to indirect management by the beneficiaries should be suspended or reversed in case those capacities evolve negatively. Assistance should continue to make use of the structures and instruments that have proved their worth in the pre- accession process.
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2018/0247(COD)

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 14 500 000 0003 009 976 in 2018 prices (EUR 14 663 401 in current prices).
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2018/0247(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission, in liaison with the Member States, shall also take the necessary steps to ensure coordination and complementarity with multilateral and regional organisations and entities, such as international organisations and financial institutions, agencies and, non-Union donors and civil society actors.
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 32 #

2018/0247(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Where cross border cooperation programmes are discontinued in accordance with Article 12 of [ETC Regulation], support from this Regulation to the discontinued programme that remains available may be used to finance any other actions eligible under this Regulation. . In this case, if there are no eligible actions to be financed in the current year, it shall be possible to carry- over appropriations to the consecutive year.
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2018/0243(COD)

(7a) Culture plays a specific role both as a self-standing pillar of sustainable development and a key enabler of existing Sustainable Development Goalss. Culture is a driver for innovation and behavioural change through the creation of new lifestyles and sustainable development paradigms, and enables community-based or locally rooted approaches which are necessary for a local understanding of sustainable development. Cultural participation encourages environmentally responsible behaviours, improves physical and mental health and wellbeing and facilitates and promotes intercultural dialogue, respect for others and social integration of minorities, improves school attendance and performance rates of young people, therefore contributing to and facilitating the achievement of many existing Sustainable Development Goals. This regulation should make use of the transformative power of culture and education in order to reach the Sustainable Development Goals.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 31 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, fightaddressing root causes of irregular migrationpopulation displacements and assisting populations, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters, supporting trade policy, economicfair and sustainable trade policy, entrepreneurship, economic and cultural diplomacy and economic cooperation, promoting innovation, 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.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 37 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Culture, including intercultural dialogue, plays a key role in external relations and development policies, in particular for conflict prevention and conflict resolution, peace-making and empowerment of local populations. An ambitious and sound cultural strategy, including cultural diplomacy, is therefore needed to achieve a new European Consensus on Development.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 38 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, culture, and sports gender equality and women’sthe empowerment of women, youth, and children to achieve sustainable development.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 42 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, gender equality, equal opportunities, youth inclusion, education, culture, and cultural heritage, citizenship and meaningful participation, good governance and human rights.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 45 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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; and promoting people-to-people contacts; sustainable economic development; security; migration and mobility, including tackling the root causes of irregular migrationpopulation displacements 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.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 48 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 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, including the engagement from Africa and the EU to promote children’s rights as well as the empowerment of Europe’s and Africa’s youth, and build on the future EU- ACP agreement after 2020, including through a continental approach towards Africa.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Whilst democracy and human rights, including gender equality and women’s and youth empowerment 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 governments and public authorities of the third countries concerned.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 58 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) It is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries, reaping the benefits of well- managed and regular migration and effectively addressing irregular migration. Such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection, addressing the root causes of irregular migpopulation displacements, including through culture and education cooperation, enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in the fight against irregular migration, trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling, and working on safe returns, readmission and reintegration where relevant, on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations. Therefore, third countries’ effective cooperation with the Union in this area should be an 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, without prejudices to the core objectives of development and cooperation policies. This Regulation should contribute to a coordinated, holistic and structured approach to migration, and maximising the synergies and applying the necessary leverage.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 59 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) It is also essential, in line with European fundamental values, that the EFSD+ is used to improve access to education for all children in humanitarian emergency areas as well as to support the establishment of education corridors in order to ensure that the right to education for children in situation of forced displacement and migration is upheld.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 61 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, sustainable and inclusive growth, the creation of decent jobs, economic opportunities, skills andtransferable skills and entrepreneurship, including social entrepreneurship, socioeconomic sectors, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises especially in the environment sector and circular economy, as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migrationpopulation displacement, 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.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 73 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) contribute to strengthening resilience of states, societies, communities, civil society and individuals and to linking humanitarian aid and development action;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 82 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, morest vulnerable groupsand marginalised groups, including minorities, indigenous people, women and youth, and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations. This Regulation shall promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. of women, youth and children.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 83 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In order to maximise the impact of the Regulation on populations, particularly the most vulnerable groups, the Union should support not only institutional cooperation but grassroots initiatives, people-to-people contacts and civil society organisations.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 84 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Union shall support, as appropriate, the implementation of bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation and dialogue, partnership agreements and triangular cooperation, including through a structured dialogue between institutions and civil society, and peer learning exercises between civil society from different countries and regions.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 85 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Cooperation between the Union and the Member States, on the one hand, and partner countries, on the other hand, shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles, where applicable, namely: ownership of development priorities by partner countries, a focus on results, inclusive development partnerships, transparency and mutual accountability and respect. The Union shall promote effective and efficient resource mobilisation and use.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 87 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. Programmes and actions under this Regulation shall mainstream climate change, environmental protection 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 resilienccluding the understanding of different forms of discrimination, multiple discrimination, and their impacts on specific groups including women and youth, integrate a resilient preventive approach and be conflict sensitive. They shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 91 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 7
7. A more coordinated, holistic and structured approach to migration shall be pursued, without prejudices to the other objectives of the EU external action, with partners and its effectiveness be regularly assessed.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 99 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) needs, using indicators such as population and level of developmentestablished on the basis of specific criteria and in-depth analysis, taking into account the population, poverty, inequality, human development, economic and environmental vulnerability, human rights, democracy and civic space, gender equality and state and societal resilience;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 105 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 cultural, 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, transferable skills and entrepreneurship, socioeconomic sectors, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, including social enterprises, as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migrationpopulation displacements, 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.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 106 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals, indicators shall be disaggregated by gender and age as a minimum. Indicators shall be kept at a limited number to facilitate timely reporting.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 126 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point o a (new)
(oa) Supporting actions, and promoting cooperation, in the area of sport to contribute to the empowerment of women and of young people, individuals and communities as well as to health, education and social inclusion objectives of the 2030 Agenda.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 141 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 7 – point f
(f) Engaging more effectively with citizens in third countries, including by making full use of economic, cultural, sport and public diplomacy;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 143 #

2018/0243(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point c
(c) Promoting a strengthened partnership with societies between the Union and the partner countries, including through people-to-people contacts, in particular in relation to cultural, educational, professional and sporting activities;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 5 #

2018/0232(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) On 14 March and 30 May 2018, the European Parliament stressed in its resolution on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) the importance of horizontal principles that should underpin the MFF2021-2027 and all related Union policies; the Parliament reaffirmed, in that context, its position that the Union must deliver on its commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the SDGs and deplored the lack of a clear and visible commitment to that end in the MFF proposals; therefore, the Parliament requested the mainstreaming of the SDGs into all Union policies and initiatives of the next MFF;
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2018/0232(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) In providing a framework for actions that has as objective to support the customs union and customs authorities, the Programme should contribute to protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States; protecting the Union from unfair and illegal trade while supporting legitimate business activity; ensuring the security and safety of the Union and its residents; and facilitating legitimate trade, so that businesses and citizens can benefit from the full potential of the internal market and of global trade., in line with SDG 16, "Peace, justice and strong institutions";
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2018/0232(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The external experts shall be selected by the Commission based on their skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the specific action, avoiding any potential conflict of interest and striking a balance between business representatives and other civil society experts. The selection process shall also aim at achieving gender balance among external experts, according to the principle of gender equality. The list of external experts shall be regularly updated and made public.
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2018/0232(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the Programme, and its actions and results. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
(52) The Union and Member States are committed to thedeliver on in being a frontrunner in implementation ofing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda, the Union and Member States will foster a stronger, more sustainable, inclusive, secure and prosperous Europe. The Programme should contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, including by balancing the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development(such as the elimination of gender discrimination to fulfil the EU’s commitments towards an inclusive Europe) and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, providing to that end clear and visible commitment in its MFF regulation, and mainstreaming the Sustainable Development Goals, as requested by the European Parliament resolutions of the 14 March and 30 May2018 on the 2021-2027 MFF.
2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
(53) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530 % of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) EUR 188 000 0002 400 000 in 2018 prices (EUR 205 484 748 in current prices) to the objective referred to in Article 3(2)(d)(i);
2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 19 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) EUR 1 680 000 000585 300 000 in 2018 prices (EUR 1 785 937 339 in current prices) to the objective referred to in Article 3(2)(e);
2018/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 43 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The State of the Union address of 14 September 2016 emphasised the need to invest in young people and announced the establishment of a European Solidarity Corps (the ‘Programme’) with a view to creating opportunities for young people across the Union to make a meaningful contribution to society, show solidarity and develop their skills, competences and knowledge, thus getting not only work but also invaluable human experience, which is key as well for the emergence of an active and engaged EU citizenship.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 49 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) On 20 June 2017, the Council endorsed the Union response to the ‘UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ - a sustainable European future. The Council underlined the importance of achieving sustainable development across the three dimensions (economic, social and environmental), in a balanced and integrated way. It is vital that sustainable development is mainstreamed into all Union internal and external policy areas, and that the Union is ambitious in the policies it uses to address global challenges. The Council welcomed the Commission Communication on “Next steps for a sustainable European future” of 22 November 2016 as a first step in mainstreaming the Sustainable Development Goals and applying sustainable development as an essential guiding principle for all Union policies, including through its budgetary programmes. The ESC should contribute to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 81 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market. The European Solidarity Corps contributes to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities. These projects are an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions. They also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and are a first step towards encouraging European Solidarity Corps participants to continue to be active citizens as volunteers, as employees in the solidarity sector, by engageing in self-employment or setting up associations, non-governmental organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity, non-profit and youth sectors.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 84 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market. The European Solidarity Corps contributes to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities. These projects are an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions. They also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and are a first step towards encouraging European Solidarity Corps participants to engagecontinue to be active citizens in self-employment or setting up associations, non-governmental organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity, non-profit and youth sectors.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 113 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) The European Solidarity Corps Portal should be further developed taking into account the European Interoperability Framework23, which gives specific guidance on how to set up interoperable digital public services and is implemented in the Member States and other member of the European Economic Area through National Interoperability Frameworks. It offers public administrations 47 concrete recommendations on how to improve governance of their interoperability activities, establish cross-organisational relationships, streamline processes supporting end-to-end digital services, and ensure that both existing and new legislation do not compromise interoperability efforts. Additionally, the Portal should be built according to the standards established by the 2016 EU Web Accessibility Directive. _________________ 23 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - European Interoperability Framework – Implementation Strategy (COM(2017) 134 final).
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 116 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) The European Solidarity Corps targets young people aged 186-30, and participation in the activities offered by the European Solidarity Corps should require prior registration in the European Solidarity Corps Portal.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 120 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) Special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the European Solidarity Corps are accessible to all young people, notably the most disadvantaged ones. Special measures should be in place to promote social inclusion, the participation of disadvantaged young peopleyoung people with fewer opportunities, as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the Union and the Overseas Countries and Territories. Similarly, the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the European Solidarity Corps. This should resolve, where possible, and without prejudice to the Schengen acquis and Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals, administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal difficulties that could prevent young people’s access to the programme, as well as the issuing of a European Health Insurance Card in the case of cross-border activities within the European Union.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 122 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 30% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 135 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal difficulties that could prevent young people’s access to the programme. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council32, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 32 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 138 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
(48) This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union35. In particular, this Regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to equality between men and women and the right to non-discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, socioeconomic background and to promote the application of Articles 21 and 23 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. _________________ 35 EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (OJ C 326, 26.10.2012, p. 391).
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 156 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘young people with fewer opportunities’ means young people facing some obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons or for reasons such as disabilities and educational difficultieindividuals who require additional, targeted support due to discrimination and a heightened risk of social exclusion as a result of various factors, either individually or in combination with each other. Such factors may include, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, health status, geographical obstacles, legal barriers or other status;
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 161 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) ‘Hosting organisation’ means a participating organisation which has received a Quality Label habilitating them to host one or more participants in a solidarity activity. Hosting organisations are responsible for making offers for solidarity activities to registered participants, providing a safe and convenient working environment for participants, developing a learning programme in cooperation with participants, providing support to participants during all the phases of the solidarity activity, mentorship, enabling and supporting initiatives and/or projects by participants and reacting to current needs of the participants, setting up an evaluation process and supporting self- reflection, dissemination and promotion of the programme.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 162 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
(5b) ‘Supporting organisation’ means a participating organisation which has received a Quality Label habilitating them to support one or more participants and/or organisations participating in a solidarity activity. Supporting organisations are responsible for making offers for solidarity activities to registered participants, providing support to participants during all the phases of a solidarity activity, risk prevention and management, supporting participants with practical arrangements (such as travel, insurance), pre-departure training and post-activity follow-up and dissemination and promotion of the programme. Supporting organisations also can be responsible for supporting solidarity project participants in their application, management of the grant and general monitoring, quality assurance, reporting, dissemination, promotion of the project.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 165 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘volunteering’ means a solidarity activity taking place as voluntary unpaid activity, either full-time, part-time or during free time, for a period of up to 12 months;
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 195 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to enhance the engagement of young people and organisations in accessible and high-quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening social cohesion, solidarity, European identity and democracy in the Union and abroad, addressing societal and humanitarian challenges on the ground, with particular effort to promote social inclusion.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 200 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The specific objective of the Programme is to provide young people, including those with fewer opportunities, with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities in Europe and abroad while improving and properly validating their competenceprofessional and civic competences, promoting their continuous engagement as active citizens as well as facilitating their employability and transition into the labour market.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 263 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the European Solidarity Corps shall register in the European Solidarity Corps Portal. However, at the moment of commencing volunteering, traineeship, job or aYoung people can register from 1 year before they reach the eligible age for participating. At the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least: (a) 16 years of age and not older than 30 for solidarity projects a young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30nd for part-time and free-time in-country volunteering. (b) 18 years of age and not older than 30 for jobs and traineeships and for full- time and cross-border volunteering.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 309 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall organise regular meetings with the network of national agencies in order to ensure coherent implementation of the European Solidarity Corps across all participating countries. The Commission shall invite existing Union level networks pertinent to the activities under the European Solidarity Corps, such as the European Network of Public Employment Services, EURES and the Eurodesk network, and other relevant civil society organisations, including social partners and networks representing young people and volunteers.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 313 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24a Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency At Union level, the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency - EACEA shall be responsible for managing all stages of the grant for project actions of the European Solidarity Corps listed in Article 7 of this Regulation submitted by Europe-wide or platform organisations, for activities of volunteering teams in priority fields identified at European level and activities in support of humanitarian aid operations in third countries. The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency – EACEA shall also be responsible for the accreditation (i.e. Quality Label) and monitoring of Europe- wide or platform organisations, organisations in charge of implementing national schemes or EU shared management funds and organisations wishing to carry out activities supporting humanitarian aid operations.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 323 #

2018/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. As part of the committee referred in point 1 of this article, relevant civil organisations, including trade unions, young people and volunteers should be included as permanent observers without rights in the Programme Committee and their presence laid out in the rules of procedures of the relevant Committee.
2018/11/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 178 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The InvestEU Fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster sustainable growth, investment and employment, and thereby contributing to improved well-being and fairer income distribution in the Union. Intervention through the InvestEU Fund should complement Union support delivered through grants.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 236 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) The InvestEU Fund should also support fair transition actions and strategies supporting investments addressing the situation of workers in specific sectors like coal/lignite mining that could be affected from the transition to a low-carbon economy.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 239 #

2018/0229(COD)

(20) The Member State compartment should be specifically designed to allow the use of funds under shared management to provision a guarantee issued by the Union. Member States can exercise this option only starting from the 1st of January 2024. They can use up to 3% of the financial envelope of each fund under shared management defined in article 2 (5) of the Regulation. Where a regional or local authority managed funds under shared management, the Member State that wants to allow the use of those funds in the InvestEU programme shall conclude a specific agreement with the concerned regional or local authority. Such agreement may provide for investment activities on the territory of the region or local authority. That combination aims at mobilising the high credit rating of the Union to promote national and regional investments while ensuring a consistent risk management of the contingent liabilities by implementing the guarantee given by the Commission under indirect management. The Union should guarantee the financing and investment operations foreseen by the guarantee agreements concluded between the Commission and implementing partners under the Member State compartment, the Funds under shared management should provide the provisioning of the guarantee, following a provisioning rate determined by the Commission based on the nature of the operations and the resulting expected losses, and the Member State would assume losses above the expected losses by issuing a back-to-back guarantee in favour of the Union. Such arrangements should be concluded in a single contribution agreement with each Member State that voluntarily chooses such option. The contribution agreement should encompass the one or more specific guarantee agreements to be implemented within the Member State concerned. The setting out of the provisioning rate on a case by case basis requires a derogation from [Article 211(1)] of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No XXXX19 (the 'Financial Regulation'). This design provides also a single set of rules for budgetary guarantees supported by funds managed centrally or by funds under shared management, which would facilitate their combination. _________________ 19
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 260 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) The InvestEU Fund should be provided with an appropriate governance structure the function of which should be commensurate with its sole purpose of ensuring the appropriate use of the EU guarantee. That governance structure should be composed of an Advisory Board, a Steering Board and an Investment Committee. The Commission should assess the compatibility of investment and financing operations submitted by the implementing partners with Union law and policies via a dedicated procedure whereas the decisions on financing and investment operations should ultimately be taken by an implementing partner.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 275 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) A Project Team consisting of experts put at the disposal of the Commission by the implementing partners in order to provide professionBefore a project is submitted to the Investment Committee, the European Commission shall assess the compatibility of investment and financing operations submitted by the implementing partners with Union law and policies. A dedicated procedure shall expertise in financial and technical assessment of proposed financing and investment operations should score those submitted by the implementing partners to be assessed by the Investment Committeenable the Commission to perform a quality control of the due diligence of the proposed financing and investment operations carried out by the implementing partners. The Commission may ask for clarification to implementing partners on above-mentioned matters and shall adjust the ratings in the Scoreboard on non-financial matters accordingly.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 286 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) In selecting implementing partners for the deployment of the InvestEU Fund, the Commission should consider the counterpart's capacity to fulfil the objectives of the InvestEU Fund and contribute its own resources, in order to ensure adequate geographical coverage and diversification, to crowd-in private investors and to provide sufficient risk diversification as well as new solutions to address market failures and sub-optimal investment situations. Given its role under the Treaties, its capacity to operate in all Member States and the existing experience under the current financial instruments and the EFSI, the European Investment Bank (‘EIB’) Group should remain a privileged implementing partner under the InvestEU Fund's EU compartment. In addition to the EIB Group, national promotional banks or institutions should be able to offer a complementary financial product range given that their experience and capabilities at regional level could be beneficial for the maximisation of the impact of public funds on the territory of the Union. The Commission shall take into account complexity and size of the implementing partner while defining the guarantee agreement as defined in Article12 to ensure an even playing field for smaller, younger, and regional implementing partners. The Commission shall provide assistance to potential implementing partners wishing to participate in the programme. Moreover, it should be possible to have other international financial institutions as implementing partners, in particular when they present a comparative advantage in terms of specific expertise and experience in certain Member States. It should also be possible for other entities fulfilling the criteria laid down in the Financial Regulation to act as implementing partners.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 294 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) In order to ensure that interventions under the EU compartment of the InvestEU Fund focus on market failures and sub- optimal investment situations at Union level, but, at the same time, satisfy the objectives of best possible geographic outreach, the EU guarantee should be allocated to implementing partners, which alone or together with other implementing partners, can cover at least three Member Stone or more Member States. Where the implementing partners cover more than one Member State, the contractual responsibility of implementing partners should remain limited by their respective national mandates. However, it is expected that around 75 % major part of the EU guarantee under the EU compartment would be allocated to implementing partner or partners that can offer financial products under the InvestEU Fund in all Member States.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 336 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) 'Funds under shared management' means funds that foresee the possibility of allocating an amount thereof to the provisioning of a budgetary guarantee under the Member State compartment of the InvestEU Fund, namely the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund+ (ESF+), the Cohesion Fund, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and the European Agriculture Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD);
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 359 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the creation of high-quality jobs in the EU;
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 360 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the sustainability of the Union economy and its growthgrowth of a sustainable economy, enabling the Union to achieve the SDGs and the objectives of the Paris Climate agreement;
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 384 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The EU guarantee for the purposes of the EU compartment referred to in point (a) of Article 8(1) shall be EUR 38 043 400 000 000 (current prices). It shall be provisioned at the rate of 4035 %.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 401 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Additionality For the purposes of this Regulation, 'additionality' means support by the InvestEU Fund for operations which address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations and which could not have been carried out during the period in which the EU guarantee can be used, or not to the same extent, by the private sector or by implementing partners without InvestEU Fund support.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 475 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Amounts allocated by a Member State under Article [10(1)] of Regulation [[CPR] number] or Article [75(1)] of Regulation [[CAP plan] number] shall be used for the provisioning of the part of the EU guarantee under the Member State compartment covering financing and investment operations in the Member State concerned or in the territory of the regional or local authority managing the contributing funds. Member States can exercise this option only starting from the 1st of January 2024. They can use up to 3% of the financial envelope of each fund under shared management defined in article 2 (5) of the Regulation.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 479 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where a regional or local authority managed funds under shared management, the Member State that wants to allow the use of those funds in the InvestEU programme shall conclude a specific agreement with the concerned regional or local authority. Such agreement may provide for investment activities on the territory of the region or local authority.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 505 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The EU guarantee under the EU compartment shall be allocated to implementing partners. A major part of the EU guarantee under the EU compartment shall be allocated to the EIB Group or to implementing partner or partners that can offer financial products under the InvestEU Fund in all Member States. At least 25% of the EU guarantee may be made available to the EIB Group or to implementing partner or partners that can offer financial products under the InvestEU Fund in all Member States only in the event that national promotional banks or institutions cannot use this share of the guarantee. National promotional banks or institutions may fully benefit from the EU guarantee also in case they decide to access to it through the EIB or the European Investment Fund.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 553 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) When relevant, the capacity of implementing partner to manage financial instruments, as result of a past experience with financial instruments and managing authorities referred to in regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and the Council
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 577 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be advised by an advisory board which shall have two configurations, namely representatives of implementing partners and representatives of Member States. Both configuration shall strive to ensure gender balance among their Members.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 600 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
1. experts, put at the disposal of the Commission by the implementing partners free of charge for the Union budget, shall be established. 2. assign experts to the project team. The number of the experts shall be established in the guarantee agreement. 3. whether the proposed financing and investment operations by the implementing partners comply with Union law and policies. 4. Subject to the confirmation by the Commission referred to in paragraph 3, the project team shall perform a quality control of the due diligence of the proposed financing and investment operations carried out by the implementing partners. Financing and investment operations shall be then submitted to the Investment Committee for approval of the coverage by the EU guarantee. The project team shalArticle 18 deleted Project team A project team consisting of Each implementing partner shall The Commission shall confirm the benefit for final prepare the scoreboard on the proposed financing and investment operations for the Investment Committee. The scoreboard shall, in particular, contain an assessment of: (a) the risk profile of the proposed financing and investment operations; (b) (c) criteria. Each implementing partner shall provide adequate and harmonised information to the project team in order for it to be able to carry out its risk analysis and prepare the scoreboard. 5. assess the due diligence or appraisal relating to a potential financing or investment operation submitted by the implementing partner that has put the expert at the disposal of the Commission. That expert shall also not prepare the scoreboard in relation to those proposals. 6. declare to the Commission any conflict of interest and shall communicate without delay to the Commission all information needed to check on an ongoing basis the absence of any conflict of interest. 7. detailed rules for the functioning of the project team and for the verification of conflict of interest situations. 8. detailed rules for the scoreboard to enable the Investment Committee to approve the use of the EU guarantee for a proposed financing or investment operation.cipients; the respect of the eligibility A project team expert shall not Each project team expert shall The Commission shall lay down The Commission shall lay down
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 636 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18a Quality check by the European Commission Before a project is submitted to the Investment Committee, the European Commission shall assess the compatibility of investment and financing operations submitted by the implementing partners with Union law and policies. A dedicated procedure shall enable the Commission to perform a quality control of the due diligence of the proposed financing and investment operations carried out by the implementing partners. The Commission may ask for clarification to implementing partners on above-mentioned matters and shall adjust the ratings in the Scoreboard on non-financial matters accordingly as described in Art 17.5.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 637 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 b (new)
Article 18b The Scoreboard shall, in particular, contain an assessment of: (a) the risk profile of the proposed financing and investment operations as resulted from the application of the risk assessment methodology referred to in Article 17a; (b) the benefit for final recipients; (c) the compliance with EU's commitments on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris agreement on climate change, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Charter of Fundamental Rights; (d) the quality and contribution of the investment operation to sustainable growth and the creation of high-quality jobs in the EU; (e) the contribution of the investment operation to the realisation of InvestEU Programme objectives; (f) the technical and financial contribution to the project. (g) whether the proposed operation addresses the identified market failures or sub-optimal investment situations. Where necessary, the Commission may provide assistance to implementing partners in the application of the risk assessment methodology and in the compilation of the scoreboard. It shall ensure that the scoring methodology is properly applied and that the scoreboards presented to the Investment Committee are of high quality. The Commission shall, following its compliance and due diligence check, adjust the ratings of the scoreboard on non-financial matters before the Scoreboard goes to the Investment Committee.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 704 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 6
6. The Invest EU Advisory Hub shall have local presence, where necessary. It shall be established in particularassist in the transfer of knowledge to the regional and local level, taking into account the existing local landscape, with a view to building up regional and local capacity and expertise for support referred to in paragraph1. The Invest EU Advisory Hub may have a local presence in Member States or regions that face persistent difficulties in developing projects under the Invest EU Fund. The InvestEU Advisory Hub shall assist in the transfer of knowledge toIn the latter case, this local presence shall have a strong focus on the cregational and local level with a view to building up regional and local capacity and expertise for support referred to in paragraph 1 of a sustainable local/ regional / national advisory environment.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 747 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) up to EUR 11 500 000 00030% of the EU compartment for objectives referred to in point (a) of Article 3(2);
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 751 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) up to EUR 11 250 000 00028.5% of the EU compartment for objectives referred to in point (b) of Article 3(2);
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 755 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) up to EUR 11 250 000 00028.5% of the EU compartment for objectives referred to in point (c) of Article 3(2);
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 761 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) up to EUR 4 000 000 00013% of the EU compartment for objectives referred to in point (d) of Article 3(2).
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 790 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point h a (new)
(ha) projects countering climate change;
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 791 #

2018/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point h b (new)
(hb) projects promoting sustainable cultural heritage, in particular strategies and instruments to safeguard European cultural heritage, tangible and intangible.
2018/11/07
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 20 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Since the CAP needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at Union, international, national, regional, local and farm levels, it is necessary to streamline the governance of the CAP and improve its delivery on the Union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden. In the CAP based on delivery of performance (‘delivery model’), the Union should set the basic policy parameters, such as objectives of the CAP and basic requirements, while Member States should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets. Enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs, tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to Union objectives. The CAP shall also contribute to fulfilling the commitment of the Union and its Member States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
2018/10/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) Women in rural areas represent slightly less than 50 % of the total working population in the rural areas of the EU, but only about 45 % of the total economically active. In many Member States, women in rural regions have limited access to employment in farming or other sectors of the labour market, thus experiencing a wider pay gap than in other areas. Member States should promote, encourage and facilitate women’s equality in the labour market and the compatibility of work and private life in rural areas, and offering prospects and opportunities for women in agricultural and non-agricultural employment, in line with the principle of equality and non- discrimination in EU policies and programmes.
2018/10/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
(42) In the light of the need to fill the investment gap in the Union agricultural sector and improve access to financial instruments for priority groups, notably young farmers, women and new entrants with higher risk profiles, use of the InvestEU guarantee and combination of grants and financial instruments should be encouraged. Since the use of financial instruments across Member States varies considerably as a result of differences in terms of access to finance, banking sector development, presence of risk capital, familiarity of public administrations and potential range of beneficiaries, Member States should establish in the CAP Strategic Plan appropriate targets, beneficiaries and preferential conditions, and other possible eligibility rules.
2018/10/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) Young farmers , women and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land, high prices and access to credit. Their businesses are more threatened by price volatility (for both inputs and produce) and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high. It is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms. Member States should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue. To this aim, Member States may set in their CAP Strategic Plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants, and should include in their CAP Strategic Plan the ring-fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments' envelope. An increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start-ups, up to EUR 100.000, which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support, should be established.
2018/10/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 32 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) attract women and young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas;
2018/10/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 34 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) promote employment, growth, social inclusion, gender equality, non- discrimination and local development in rural areas, including bio-economy and sustainable forestry;
2018/10/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 77 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Against that background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States by offering direct financial support, alongside technical support. To that end, a new Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') should be established to provide effective incentives to step up the implementation of structural reforms in the Member States. The Programme should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes. The Programme should also continue, first, build on the actions and the mode of operation of the SRSP, since they have been proven very useful, and have been appreciated by Member States, for strengthening the administrative capacity of national authorities in various policy domains. Secondly, the Programme should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes. The Programme should also include targeted support for reforms in Member States whose currency is not the euro and which have taken demonstrable steps towards adopting the single currency within a given time-frame.
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 84 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The Programme's overall objective is the enhancement of upward convergence, cohesion, competitiveness, efficiency, productivity, growth, and employmentsustainable development, inclusive growth, inequality reduction, social inclusion, the promotion of resilient economic and social structures, public health and social welfare, and creation of high-quality jobs in Member States and the Union with particular attention to the areas most affected by demographic decline and regions in ecological transition. For that purpose, it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature, and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the Member States insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned.
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 100 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Moreover, this programme will contribute to the implementation of commitments of the EU and Members States in the context of the UN SDGs and of the European Pillar of Social Rights. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 106 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) With regard to the reform delivery tool, it is necessary to identify the types of reforms that should be eligible for financial support. To ensure their contribution to the objectives of the Programme, the eligible reforms should be those addressing the challenges identified in the context of the European Semester of economic policy coordination, including those proposed to address the country-specific recommendations.
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 127 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) In order to ensure the ownership of and a focus on relevant reforms, the Member States should identify the reform commitments in response to challenges identified in the context of the European Semester (including those challenges identified in country specific recommendations) and propose a detailed set of measures for their implementation, which should contain appropriate milestones and targets and a timetable for implementation over a maximum period of three years. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 133 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) The Member States should state how they involved their local and regional authorities in assessing reform needs and in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating reform commitments. This involvement will take place in a structured and permanent manner in the context of the European Semester, so that local and regional authorities can take part, as full partners and from the beginning, in the dialogue with the European Commission leading to the publication of the Country Reports and the Country-specific Recommendations. Member States will decide how to organise such involvement according to their constitutional setting and current division of powers across levels of government.
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 137 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) The Commission should assess the nature and the importance of the reform commitments proposed by the Member States and should determine the amount to be allocated on the basis of transparent criteria. To that effect, it should take into account the substantive elements provided by the Member States and assess whether the reform commitments proposed by the Member States are expected to effectively address challenges identified in the context of the European Semester, whether they represent a comprehensive reform package, whether they are expected to strengthen the performance and resilience of the national economycontribute to the Programme’s objectives referred to in recital 13 while contributing to the commitments of the EU and of Member States referred to in recital 18, whether they are expected to strengthen the economic, environmental and social performance and resilience of the Member States, whether they are expected to have spillover effects, including to other Member State, and whether their implementation is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State where relevant by strengthening the institutional and administrative capacity of the Member State concerned. In addition, the Commission should assess whether the internal arrangements proposed by the Member States, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators, are expected to ensure effective implementation of the reform commitments during a maximum period of three years.
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 146 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) In order to contribute to the preparation of high quality proposals and assist the Commission in the assessment of the proposals for reform commitments submitted by the Member States and in the assessment of the degree of their achievement, provision should be made for the use of peer counselling and expert advice. In addition, the Council for Economic Policy Committee of the Council dealing with the European Semester, the Employment Committee and the Social Protection Committee, in consultation, where appropriate, with relevant Treaty-based committees, should be able to provide an opinions on the proposals for reform commitments as submitted by Member States. In the interest of simplification, the reporting by Member States on the progress made in the implementation of reform commitments should be made within the framework of the European Semester.
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 171 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46 a (new)
(46a) The investment costs related to reforms that received a positive assessment by the Commission to a proposal for reform commitments submitted by a Member States in the context of this programme, as identified in Article 11 paragraph 3 point d of this Regulation, should be deducted from the calculation of the national deficit level.
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 173 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1 ‘structural reform’ means measures lasting reforms aimed at addressing economic, environmental and social challenges, with a view to enhancing cohesion, convergence, sustainable growth and high-quality job creation in particular in the context of economic governance processes
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 174 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘technical support’ means measures that help Member States to carraimed at strengthening the performance and efficacy outf institutionals, governance, social dialogue, administrativeons and growth- sustaining structural refeconomic and social sectorms, including measures that help Member States, whose currency is not the euro, to prepare for participation in the euro area;
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 182 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
6a. ‘spillover effect’ means externalities of reform upon other policy areas or Member States.
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 189 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to contribute to addressing national reform challenges of a structural nature aimed at improving the performance of the national economieseconomic, social and environmental performance of the economies of the EU and at promoting resilient economic and social structures in the Member States and to contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of Member States in the context of the Paris Agreement, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Pillar of Social Rights, thereby contributing to upward convergence, cohesion, competitiveness, efficiency, productivity, growth and employmentsustainable development, inclusive growth, inequality reduction, social inclusion, the promotion of resilient economic and social structures, public health and social welfare, and creation of high-quality jobs in Member States and the Union with particular attention to the areas most affected by demographic decline and regions in ecological transition; and
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 193 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to contribute to strengthening the governance, the administrative capacity of the Member States and the involvement of local and regional authorities, civil society and social partners, in relation to challenges faced by institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors.
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 208 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The general and the specific objectives set out in Articles 4 and 5 shall refer to policy areas related to upward convergence, cohesion, competitiveness, efficiency, productivity, sustainable development, research and innovation, smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and in particular to one or more of the followinginequality reduction, social inclusion, resilience of economic and social structures, creation of high- quality jobs and investment, and in particular to one or more of the following, a special attention shall be paid to the areas most affected by demographic decline and regions in ecological transition:
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 237 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) up to EUR 220 000 000 000 for the reform delivery tool;
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 241 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) up to EUR 2 840 000 000 for the technical support instrument;
2019/01/16
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 270 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Pursuant to the objectives set out in point (a) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5(2), structural reforms eligible for financing under the Programme shall be those reforms aimed at addressing challenges identified in the context of the European Semester of economic policy coordination, of the Paris Agreement, of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 272 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Pursuant to the objectives set out in point (a) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5(2), structural reforms eligible for financing under the Programme shall be those reforms aimed at addressing challenges identified in all documents adopted by the European Commission or the Council in the context of the European Semester of economic policy coordination.
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 294 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. A Member State wishing to receive support under the reform delivery tool shall submit a proposal for reform commitments to the Commission. That proposal shall set out a detailed set of measures for the implementation of structural reforms in response to challenges identified in all documents adopted by the European Commission or the Council in the context of the European Semester process and shall contain milestones, targets and a timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of three years.
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 303 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the expected economic, environmental and social impacts of the reform in the Member State concerned, including on the scoreboard of the European Semester (main and auxiliary indicators) and on the social scoreboard of the European Pillar of Social rights, a detailed cost-benefit analysis, and, where possible, the spillover effects including, where relevant, in other Member States;
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 305 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) the expected impacts and contribution to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of Member States in the context of the Paris Agreement, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Pillar of Social Rights;
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 312 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point a – point 1 – introductory part
(i). are expected to effectively address challenges identified in relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission or by the Council in the context of the European Semester, namely:;
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 317 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point a – point 1 – indent 1
– in the country-specific recommendations and in other relevant European Semester documents officially adopted by the Commission; ordeleted
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 322 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point a – point 1 – indent 2
– where applicable, in the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure laid down by Regulation (EU) 1176/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 ; __________________ 30Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 on the prevention and correction of macroeconomic imbalances (OJ L 306, 23.11.2011, p.25)deleted
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 325 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point a – point 2
(ii). represent a comprehensive and balanced reform package;
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 326 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point a – point 3
(iii). are expected to strengthen the performance and resilienceeconomic, environmental and social performance of the Member State concerned, to contribute to the implementation of the economy of the Member State concerned;mmitments of the EU and Member States as referred to in Article 4 and, where relevant, to produce positive spillover effects including in other Member States
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 333 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point a – point 4
(iv). are expected, through their implementation, to have a lasting impact, where relevant by strengthening the institutional and administrative capacity of the Member State concerned and the involvement of local and regional authorities, civil society and social partners; and
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 341 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9
9. The Economic Policy Committee, set up by Council decision 2000/604/EC on the Composition and Statutes of the Economic Policy Committee31 ,the Employment Committee, set up by Council decision 2000/98/EC, and the Social Protection Committee, set up by Council decision 2000/436/EC, repealed and replaced by Council Decision (EU) 2015/773 may provide itstheir opinion on the proposals for reform commitments submitted by Member States. __________________ 31Council Decision of 29 September 2000 on the composition and the statutes of the Economic Policy Committee (2000/604/EC) (OJ L 257, 11.10.2000, p. 28–31)
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 344 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the proposal by the Member State, by means of an implementing act. In the event that the Commission gives a positive assessment to a proposal for reform commitments submitted by the Member State, that decision shall set out the reform commitments to be implemented by the Member State, including the milestones and targets and the payment scheme linked to the implementation of those milestones and targets, the financial contribution allocated in accordance with Article 10.
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 347 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The decision referred to in paragraph 1 shall lay down the financial contribution to be paid in one instalmentfollowing the payment scheme referred to in paragraph 1 once the Member State has satisfactorily implemented all the milestones and targets identified in relation to the implementation of each reform commitment.
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 412 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 1
𝑝𝑜𝑝𝑖 𝑝𝑜𝑝𝑖 ‒ 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑦𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖 𝑝𝑜𝑝 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑖 ∝ 𝑖 = 50% ∗ + 15% ∗ ∝𝑖= + 15% ∗ + 20% 𝑝𝑜𝑝𝐸𝑈 𝑝𝑜𝑝𝐸𝑈 ‒ 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑦𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝐸𝑈 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝐸𝑈 (𝐺𝐷𝑃/𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑎)𝑚𝑎𝑥 ‒ (𝐺𝐷𝑃/𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑎)𝑖 ∗ (𝐺𝐷𝑃/𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑎)𝑚𝑎𝑥
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 414 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2
𝑝𝑜𝑝𝑖 is the total population in country i,
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 416 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3
𝑝𝑜𝑝𝐸𝑈 is the total population of all EU-27 Member States.
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 417 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
employmenti is the total employment in country i,
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 418 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 b (new)
employmentEU is the total employment in all EU-27 Member States,
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 419 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 c (new)
educationEU is the total population below the tertiary education in country i,
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 420 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 d (new)
educationi is the total population below the tertiary education in all EU-27 Member States,
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 421 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 e (new)
(GDP/capita)i is the Growth Domestic Product per capita in country i,
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 422 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 f (new)
(GDP/capita)max is the highest Growth Domestic Product per capita among the Member States.
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 433 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – paragraph 1
the proposal for reform commitments is aimed at addressing challenges identified in country-specific recommendationsa relevant European Semester documents officially adopted by the Commission or by the Council;
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 434 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – paragraph 2
orand
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 435 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – paragraph 1
the proposal for reform commitments is aimed at addressing challenges identified in other relevant European Semester documents officially adopted by the Commission;
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 436 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – paragraph 2
orand
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 437 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – indent 3 – paragraph 1
the proposal for reform commitments is aimed at addressing challenges identified in the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure;deleted
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 438 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
– the reforms envisaged in the proposal for reform commitments are expected to effectively address the challenges identified, in that, following the completion of the proposed reform(s), those challengesignificant progress would be expected to be considered resolvward addressing the challenges identified in the context of the European Semester process.
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 439 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part
3.2 Reform commitments represent a comprehensive and balanced reform package
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 440 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– the proposal for reform commitments is aimed at addressing challenges that are crucial for the functioning of the economy and for the social welfare of the Member State (relevance).; and
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 441 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
– the proposal for reform commitments and, where relevant, the related accompanying and compensating measures are expected to correct the negative impacts of the reform commitments (balance).
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 442 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2
A - Coverage and relev, relevance and balance are high: reform commitments aim at addressing several and crucial challenges raised in the country specific recommendatrelevant European Semester documents officially adopted by the Commissions or in the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedureby the Council and the negative impacts of the reforms are expected to be adequately compensated;
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 443 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 3
B - Coverage and relevance are medium: reform commitments aim at addressing several challenges raised in relevant European Semester documents officially adopted by the Commission or by the Council but the negative spillover effects or impacts are expected to be at least partly compensated;
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 444 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 4
C - Coverage and, relevance are low: none of the above nd balance are unsatisfactory: the reform commitments do not aim at addressing challenges raised in relevant European Semester documents officially adopted by the Commission or by the Council or the negative spillover effects or impacts are not to be compensated.
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 445 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.3 – introductory part
3.3 Reform commitments are expected to strengthen the performance and resilience of the economyeconomic, environmental and social performance of the Member State concerned
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 447 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – paragraph 1
the proposal for reform commitments is aimed at structurally improving the performance of the economy of the Member Stateand, where relevant, the related accompanying and compensating measures is aimed at structurally improving the economic, environmental and social performance of the Member State and contributing to commitments of the EU and of the Member State, notably on the relevant indicators of the scoreboard of the European Semester and of the social scoreboard of the European Pillar of Social rights;
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 449 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – paragraph 1
the proposal for reform commitments and, where relevant, the related accompanying and compensating measures is aimed at reducing the vulnerability of the economy of the Member State to shocks;
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 450 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – paragraph 2
ordeleted
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 451 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
– the proposal for reform commitments is aimed at increasing the capacity of the economic and/or social structures of the Member State to adjust to and withstand shocks.deleted
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 452 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 2
A – High positive expected impact on performance and resilience and contribution to the commitments of the EU and Member States as referred to in article 4 and no major negative spillover effects on another policy area or Member State
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 453 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 3
B – Medium positive expected impact on performance and resilience and contribution to the commitments of the EU and Member States as referred to in article 4 and no major negative spillover effects on another policy area or Member State
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 454 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.3 – paragraph 4
C – LowNegative or low positive expected impact on performance and resilience and contribution to the commitments of the EU and Member States as referred to in article 4 or major negative spillover effects on another policy area or Member State
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 456 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – introductory part
3.4 Implementation of reforms is expected to have a lasting impact, where relevant by strengthening governance, the involvement of local and regional authorities, civil society and social partners and the institutional and administrative capacity
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 457 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – paragraph 1
the implementation of the proposed reforms is expected to bring about a structural change in the administration or in relevant institutionsengthening of governance, of the involvement of local and regional authorities, civil society and social partners or of the administrative capacity;
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 458 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
– the strengthening of administrative capacity, governance or the involvement of local and regional authorities, civil society and social partners can ensure a lasting impact.
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 459 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – paragraph 1
a structure is tasked within the Member State with: (i) the implementation of the reform commitments; (ii) the monitoring of progress on milestones and targets; and of the impacts on the indicators of the scoreboard of the European Semester (main and auxiliary indicators) and of the social scoreboard of the European Pillar of Social rights; and (iii) the reporting; and
2019/01/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 40 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the establishment of a European Investment Stabilisation FunctionProtection Scheme
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 46 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Member States should conduct their economic policies and should coordinate them in such a way as to attain the objective of strengthening economic, social, and territorial cohesion. Shocks may put at risk this objective while a stabilisation instrument would allow Members States to contribute to it.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 64 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The financial crisis has resulted in a pro-cyclical pattern for fiscal policies, which has been detrimental to the quality of public finances and in particular for public investment and national unemployment schemes. In turn, that shortcoming has contributed to widespread differences in macroeconomic performance between Member States, imperilling cohesion.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 71 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) A stabilisation instrument would avoid negative impacts on potential growth as a shock on public investment or employment can easily turn into structural. This would affect primarily the hit Member State but, as the euro area is very integrated, it would damage growth prospects of other Members States. The most efficient channel to produce this spill over effect is trade. Therefore, a stabilisation tool is not only a matter of solidarity but also of economic policy.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 74 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In particular, in order to support Member States whose currency is the euro to respond better to rapidly changing economic circumstances and stabilise their economy by preserving public investment and financing national unemployment schemes in the event of large asymmetric or symmetric shocks, a European Investment Stabilisation Function (EISFProtection Scheme (EPS) should be established.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 79 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) This Regulation does not affect terms and conditions of Member States' unemployment schemes nor does it affect relations between social partners, including the right to negotiate and conclude collective agreements in accordance with national law.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 83 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) EISFPS should not only benefit Member States whose currency is the euro but also other Member States that participate in the exchange rate mechanism (ERM II).
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 89 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) EISFPS should be a Union instrument which complements national fiscal policies. It should be recalled that Member States should pursue sound fiscal policies and build up fiscal buffers in favourable economic times.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 93 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities. Those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the Union under the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion fund, the European Social Fund, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development,, the EISFPS and InvestEU, where relevant.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 99 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) or its legal successor could provide further support in addition to support under EISFPS.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 105 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) EISFPS support should be given in case one or several Member States whose currency is the euro or other Member States that participate in the exchange rate mechanism (ERM II) are confronted with a large asymmetric shock. Changes in unemployment rates are highly correlated with business cycle fluctuations in such Member States. Strong increases in national unemployment rates above their long-term averages are a clear indicator of a large shock in a specific Member State. Asymmetric shocks affect one or several Member States significantly more strongly than the average of Member States.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 110 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The activation of EISFPS support should therefore be determined by a double activation trigger based on both the level of national unemployment rate compared to its past average andor the change in unemployment rate compared to a certain threshold.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 116 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) Strict eligibility criteria based on compliance with decisions and recommendations under the Union's fiscal and economic surveillance framework over a period of two years before the request for EISFPS support should be fulfilled by the Member State requesting EISFPS support in order not to diminish the incentive for that Member State to pursue prudent budgetary policies. In this assessment the Commission's Communication on "Making the best use of the flexibility within the existing rule of the Stability and Growth Pact"1a shall be considered; _________________ 1a COM(2015) 12 final, 13.01.2015
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 125 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) Member States whose currency is the euro which benefit from financial assistance by the ESM, the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism (EFSM) or the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and which are under a macro-economic adjustment programme within the meaning of Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 should not benefit from EISFPS support since their financing needs including for maintaining public investment are addressed via the financial assistance granted. _________________ 12 Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on the strengthening of economic and budgetary surveillance of Member States in the euro area experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability, (OJ L 140, 27.5.2013, p. 1).
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 130 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) Member States with a derogation which benefit from balance of payments support within the meaning of point (a) of Article 3(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 332/200213 should not benefit from EISFPS support since their financing needs including for maintaining public investment are addressed via the medium- term financial assistance facility granted. _________________ 13 Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States' balance of payments (OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p.1).
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 133 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) EISFPS support should take the form of loans to the Member States concerned. That instrument would provide them with financing to continue executing public investment and support national unemployment scheme.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 140 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) With a view to swiftly provide EISFPS support, the competence for granting the loans when the eligibility and activation criteria are fulfilled and deciding on granting interest rate subsidies should be entrusted to the Commission.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 142 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) Member States should invest the support received under EISFPS in eligible public investment and also maintain the level of public investment in general compared to the average level of public investment over the five last years in order to ensure that the objective pursued by this Regulation is achieved. In that respect, there is the expectation that Member States should give priority to maintaining eligible investment in programmes supported by the Union under the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion fund, the European Social Fund, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development..
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 144 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) Member States should invest the support received under EISFPS in eligible public investment and also maintain the level of public investment in general compared to the average level of public investment over the five last years in order to ensure that the objective pursued by this Regulation is achieved. In that respect, there is the expectation that Member States should give priority to maintaining eligible investment in programmes supported by the Union under the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion fund, the European Social Fund, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development..
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 146 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) To that effect, the Commission should examine whether the Member State concerned has respected thoseis conditions. In case of non-compliance the Member State concerned should repay part or the entire loan given and should not be entitled to receiving an interest rate subsidy.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 152 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) The maximum level of eligible public investment that could be supported by EISFPS loan for a Member State should be automatically set on the basis of a formula which captures the ratio of public eligible investment to gross domestic product (GDP) in the Union over a period of five years before the Member State concerned requests a loan and its GDP over the same period. The maximum level of eligible public investment should also be scaled by means of scaling factor (α) towards the fixed ceiling in the Union budget. That factor is determined such that with hindsight of the recent crisis, all the EISFPS support could have been provided to the Member States concerned, had the mechanism been in place.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 156 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) The amount of EISFPS loan should also be automatically determined on the basis of a formula which firstly takes into account the maximum level of eligible public investment that can be supported under EISFPS and secondly the severity of the large asymmetric shock. The support determined on the basis of that formula should also be scaled in function of the severity of the shock by means of a factor (β). That factor is determined such that for a shock that increases unemployment by more than 2.5 percentage points, the maximum support is made available to the Member State concerned. An EISFPS loan could be increased up to the maximum level of eligible public investment in case the asymmetric shock is particularly severe as reflected by other indicators of the Member State's position in the economic cycle (e.g. confidence surveys) and a deeper analysis of the macroeconomic situation (as conducted in particular in the context of the macroeconomic forecast and the European Semester). With a view to ensure that as many Member States as possible could qualify for support under EISFPS, the loan to a Member State should not exceed 30 percent of the remaining available means under the ceiling set for calibrating the loans under EISFPS to the available means in the Union budget.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 158 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) In the case of asymmetric shocks, Member States shall have the possibility to use a percentage of the EPS support to financing national unemployment schemes.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 160 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) The amount of EISFPS interest rate subsidies should be determined as a percentage of the interest rate costs incurred by the Member State on the loan granted under the EISFPS.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 164 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) A Stabilisation Support Fund should be established to finance the interest rate subsidy and to support national unemployment. The Stabilisation Support Fund should be endowed with national contributions from Member States whose currency is the euro and other Member States that participate in the exchange rate mechanism (ERM II).
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 172 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) Within five years, at most, of the date of entry into force of this Treaty, on the basis of an assessment of the experience with its implementation, the necessary steps should be taken, in accordance with the Treaty on the European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, with the aim of incorporating the substance of this Treaty into the legal framework of the European Union.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 179 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) In order to increase the impact of public investment and potential EISFPS support the quality of Member States' public investment systems and practices should be ensured and where appropriate strengthened. An assessment by the Commission should be carried out regularly and take the form of a report and if warranted contain recommendations to improve the quality of public investment systems and practices in Member States. A Member State could request technical assistance from Commission. The latter could undertake technical missions.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 192 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) EISFPS should be considered as a first step in the development over time of a fully-fledged insurance mechanism to cater for macro-economic stabilisation. Currently, EISFPS would be based on loans and granting of interest rate subsidies. In parallel, it is not excluded that the ESM or its legal successor wshould be involved in the future become the backstop for the EPS by providing financial assistance to Member States whose currency is the euro facing adverse economic conditions in support of public investment. Moreover, a voluntaryn insurance mechanism with a borrowing capacity based on voluntary contributions by Member States cshould be set up in the future to provide for a powerful instrument for the purpose of macro-economic stabilisation against asymmetric and symmetric shocks.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 197 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
(36) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely setting up a European Investment and Employment Stabilisation Function to absorb large symmetric and asymmetric shocks which risk imperilling economic and social cohesion cannot be sufficiently achieved by Member States due to the architecture of the EMU with a centralised monetary policy but national fiscal policies, but can rather, by reason of the scale of action required be better achieved at the Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives,
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 198 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a European Investment and Employment Stabilisation Function (EISF).: the European Protection Scheme (EPS)
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 201 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The EISFPS shall provide swift financial assistance in the form of loans and interest rate subsidies for public investmentfor public investment and national unemployment schemes to a Member State which is experiencing a large symmetric or asymmetric shock.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 207 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The EISFPS shall provide financial assistance in the form of loans and interest rate subsidies for public investment and national unemployment schemes to a Member State which is experiencing a largen asymmetric shock.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 212 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. EISFPS support shall be available for Member States whose currency is the euro and for other Member States that participate in the exchange rate mechanism referred to in Article 140(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 221 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) ‘unemployment financing’ means: financing for national unemployment scheme for unemployment benefits paid to unemployed persons.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 228 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) 'EISFPS support' means Union financial assistance within the meaning of Article [220] of the Financial Regulation in the form of loans and interest rate subsidies under the EISFPS in support of eligible public investment;
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 238 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A Member State shall be eligible for EISFPS support where it is not subject to:
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 243 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a decision of the Council establishing that no effective action has been taken to correct its excessive deficit under Article 126(8) or Article 126(11) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in the two years prior to requesting support from the EISFPS;
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 246 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a decision of the Council in accordance with Article 6(2) or Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU) No 1466/9719 establishing that no effective action has been taken to address the observed significant deviation in the two years prior to requesting support from the EISF; _________________ 19Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 1997 on the strengthening of the surveillance of budgetary positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 1deleted
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 251 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a decision of the Council in accordance with Article 6(2) or Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU) No 1466/9719 establishing that no effective action has been taken to address the observed significant deviation in the two years prior to requesting support from the EISFPS; _________________ 19 Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 1997 on the strengthening of the surveillance of budgetary positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 1
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 257 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) two successive recommendations of the Council in the same imbalance procedure in accordance with Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 on grounds that the Member State concerned has submitted an insufficient corrective action plan in the two years prior to requesting support from the EISFPS; _________________ 20 Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 on the prevention and correction of macroeconomic imbalances OJ L 306, 23.11.2011, p. 25
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 262 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) two successive decisions of the Council in the same imbalance procedure in accordance with Article 10(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council having established non-compliance by the Member State concerned on grounds that it has not taken the recommended corrective action in the two years prior to requesting support from the EISFPS;
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 280 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A Member State shall be considered to experience a largen asymmetric shock if any of the following activation criteria are simultaneouslyis fulfilled:
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 285 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the quarterly national unemployment rate exceeded the average unemployment rate in the Member State concerned over a period of 630 quarters preceding the quarter during which the request is made;
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 303 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
5 Supported investmentFinancial assistance
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 306 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
A Member State benefitting from EISFPS support shall, in any given year in which it receives an EISFPS loan do the following:
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 307 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) invest insupport eligible public investment or a national unemployment scheme by an amount corresponding to at least the amount of the EISFPS loan,
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 311 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) maintain the same level of its public investment compared to the average level of its public investment in the five previous years.deleted
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 319 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. A Member State benefiting from EPS support and that faces an asymmetric shock may, in any given year in which it receives EPS support use part of it to support its national unemployment system. The percentage of the EPS support a Member State can use under this paragraph shall be determined by the Commission in accordance with Article 6 of this regulation and upon request by the Member State.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 323 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The year following the disbursement of the EISFPS loan, the Commission shall examine whether the Member State concerned has respected the criteria referred to in paragraph 1. In particular, the Commission shall also verify the extent to which the Member State concerned has maintained eligible public investment in programmes supported by the Union under the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion fund, the European Social Fund, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 324 #

2018/0212(COD)

If the Commission, after having heard the Member State concerned, concludes that the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 have not been complied with, it shall adopt a decision:
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 325 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) requesting the early repayment of whole or part of the EISFPS loan, as appropriate; and
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 327 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) deciding that upon repayment of EISFPS loan the Member State concerned shall not be entitled to receive the interest rate subsidy.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 330 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
6 Procedure for granting EISFPS support
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 335 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where a Member State fulfils the eligibility criteria referred to in Article 3 and is experiencing the largean asymmetric shock referred to in Article 4, it may request the Commission once a year to receive EISFPS support. The Member State shall indicate its needs for support.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 346 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall decide the terms of the EISFPS support. The decision shall contain the amount, the average maturity, the pricing formula, and the availability period of EISFPS loan and the amount of the interest rate subsidy, and the other detailed rules needed for the implementation of the support. When deciding on the terms of the EISFPS support, the Commission shall take into account the amount deemed to be sustainable within the meaning of Article [210(3)] of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No XX (the ‘Financial Regulation’) under the own resources ceiling for payment appropriations.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 352 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The outstanding amount of loans granted to Member States under this Regulation shall be limited to EUR 360 billion in principal.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 361 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, the amount of an EISFPS loan (S) shall be determined in accordance with the following formula:
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 374 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point b
(b) «Is» means the maximum level of eligible public investment that the EISF maythe amount of the EPS support into the Member State concerned referred to in paragraph 2;
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 379 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
The Commission may nevertheless increase the amount of an EISFPS loan up to the amount of IS in case of particular severity of the large asymmetric shock experienced by the Member State concerned.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 382 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The maximum level of eligible public investment thatthe amount of the EISFPS may support into a Member State (IS) shall be determined in accordance with the following formula:
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 392 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. An EISF loan shall not exceed 30 percent of the available amount referred to in Article 7 after deduction of the total amount of outstanding loans awarded under EISF.deleted
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 395 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. An EISFPS loan shall not exceed 30 percent of the available amount referred to in Article 7 after deduction of the total amount of outstanding loans awarded under EISFPS.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 397 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. An interest rate subsidy (IRS) shall contribute to the interest costs of the EISFPS loan incurred by the Member State. The amount of an EISFPS interest rate subsidy shall be determined in accordance with the following formula:
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 409 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) supplement this Regulation by determining rules of complementarity between the financial assistance from the ESM or its legal successor and amounts of EISFPS support calculated in accordance with Articles 8 and 9;
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 415 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The EISFPS loan shall, in principle, be disbursed in one instalment.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 418 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Where a Member State receives an EISFPS loan carrying an early repayment clause and decides to exercise this option, the Commission shall take the necessary steps.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 419 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. At the request of the Member State or at the initiative of the Commission and where circumstances permit an improvement in the interest rate on the EISFPS loan, the Commission may refinance all or part of its initial borrowing or restructure the corresponding financial conditions.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 421 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to Article 9, the costs incurred by the Union in concluding and carrying out each operation shall be borne by the Member State receiving the EISFPS loan.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 422 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The Member State concerned shall open a special account with its national central bank for the management of EISFPS support received. It shall also transfer the principal and interest due under the EISFPS loan to an account with the ECB fourteen TARGET2 business days prior to the corresponding due date.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 424 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to Article 5(2) and Article 16, the interest rate subsidy shall be paid to the Member State concerned at the moment when the Member State repays the EISFPS loan or interest due.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 425 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 27 of the Statute of the System of European Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, the European Court of Auditors shall have the right to carry out in the Member State concerned any financial controls or audits that it considers necessary in relation to the management of the EISFPS support.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 426 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, including the European Anti-Fraud Office, shall in particular have the right to send its officials or duly authorised representatives to carry out in the Member State concerned any technical or financial controls or audits that it considers necessary in relation to EISFPS support.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 437 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The resources of the Stabilisation Support Fund may only be used for the purpose of payment of interest rate subsidies to Member States referred to in Article 9 and support national unemployment schemes.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 443 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19a Within five years, at most, of the date of entry into force of this Treaty, on the basis of an assessment of the experience with its implementation, the necessary steps shall be taken, in accordance with the Treaty on the European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, with the aim of incorporating the substance of this Treaty into the legal framework of the European Union.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 444 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. In order to increase the impact of public investment and potential EISFPS support, Member States shall take the necessary actions to achieve and maintain public investment management systems and practices of high quality.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 450 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring implementation and results are collected efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of EISFPS support.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 452 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
An interim evaluation of the EISFPS shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the EISFPS. A final evaluation of the EISFPS shall be carried out by the Commission four years after the entry into force of this Regulation,
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 453 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) the contribution by EISFPS to the conduct of the economic policies of Member States in such a way as to strengthen cohesion in the Union;
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 462 #

2018/0212(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 2
The indictors are based on the principles established by this Regulation with regard to the aim and scope of EISFPS, eligibility criteria, and activation criteria.
2018/11/08
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 8 #

2018/0211(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) Article 325 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union requires the Union and the Member States to counter fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union. The Union should support activities in these fields, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 16, "Peace, justice and strong institutions".
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2018/0211(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) On 14 March and 30 May 2018, the European Parliament stressed in its resolution on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) the importance of horizontal principles that should underpin the MFF 2021-2027 and all related Union policies; the Parliament reaffirmed, in that context, its position that the Union must deliver on its commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the SDGs and deplored the lack of a clear and visible commitment to that end in the MFF proposals; therefore, the Parliament requested the mainstreaming of the SDGs into all Union policies and initiatives of the next MFF.
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2018/0211(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Union support in the fields of the protection of the financial interests of the Union, of irregularity reporting, and of mutual administrative assistance and cooperation in customs and agricultural matters should be streamlined under a single programme, the EU Anti-Fraud Programme (the ‘Programme’), with a view to increasing synergies and budgetary flexibility, and to simplifying management. In addition, avoiding duplication and finding synergies between the EU Anti- Fraud Programme and other relevant programmes in areas such as Justice, Customs, and Home Affairs will be explored in the context of the preparation of the Annual Work Programmes.
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2018/0211(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be EUR 181.207 million in current price321.314 million in 2018 prices (EUR 362.414 million in current prices) for both commitment and payment appropriations.
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2018/0211(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) EUR 114.207 million202.512 million in 2018 prices (EUR 228.414 million in current prices) for the objective referred to in Article 2(2)(a);
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2018/0211(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) EUR 7 million12.412 million in 2018 prices (EUR 14 million in current prices) for the objective referred to in Article 2(2)(b);
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2018/0211(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) EUR 6106.390 million in 2018 prices (EUR 120 million in current prices) for the objective referred to in Article 2(2)(c).
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2018/0208(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) On 14 March and 30 May 2018, the European Parliament stressed in its resolution on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) the importance of the horizontal principles that should underpin the MFF 2021-2027 and all related Union policies. Parliament reaffirmed, in that context, its position that the Union must deliver on its commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and deplored the lack of a clear and visible commitment to that end in those proposals. Therefore, Parliament requested the mainstreaming of the SDGs into all Union policies and initiatives of the next MFF. It further underlined that the elimination of discrimination was vital to fulfil the EU’s commitments towards an inclusive Europe and therefore called for gender mainstreaming and gender equality commitments to be incorporated in all Union policies and initiatives in the next MFF.
2018/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 123 #

2018/0207(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to protect and promote rights and values as enshrined in the EU Treaties, including by supporting civil society organisations,and building the capacity of civil society organisations at local, national and transnational levels in order to sustain open, democratic and inclusive societies.
2018/10/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 131 #

2018/0207(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) protecting and promoting the rights of the child, the rights of young people, the rights of people with disabilities, Union citizenship rights and the right to the protection of personal data.
2018/10/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 138 #

2018/0207(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) increasing citizens’, in particular young people's, understanding of the Union, its history, cultures, cultural heritage and diversity;
2018/10/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 187 #

2018/0207(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. The committee may meet in specific configurations to deal with the individual strands of the Programme. Where appropriate, in accordance with its rules of procedure, external experts, including representatives of the social partners, civil society organisations and representatives of beneficiaries shall be regularly invited to participate in its meetings as observers.
2018/10/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 193 #

2018/0207(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) awareness raising among citizens, notably young people, dissemination of information to improve the knowledge of the policies and rights in the areas covered by the Programme;
2018/10/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 203 #

2018/0207(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) promoting public awareness and understanding of the risks, rules, safeguards and rights in relation to the protection of personal data, privacy, and digital security, as well as addressing fake news and targeted disinformation through awareness raising, trainings, studies and monitoring activities, particularly focusing on young people;
2018/10/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 209 #

2018/0207(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) strengthening citizen's awareness, especially of young people, of European culture, history and remembrance as well as their sense of belonging to the Union;
2018/10/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 17 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) On 20 June 2017, the Council endorsed the Union response to the 'UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ - a sustainable European future. The Council underlined the importance of achieving sustainable development across the three dimensions (economic, social and environmental), in a balanced and integrated way. It is vital that sustainable development is mainstreamed into all Union internal and external policy areas, and that the Union is ambitious in the policies it uses to address global challenges. The Council welcomed the Commission Communication on "Next steps for a sustainable European future" of 22 November 2016 as a first step in mainstreaming the Sustainable Development Goals and applying sustainable development as an essential guiding principle for all Union policies, including through its financing instruments. The ESF+ should contribute to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals by reducing poverty and eradicating extreme forms of poverty, achieving quality and inclusive education, promoting gender equality, promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all, and reducing inequality.
2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
(22 a) In light of the high levels of child poverty and social exclusion in the EU (26.4% in 2017), and the European Pillar of Social Rights which states that children have the right to protection from poverty, and children from disadvantaged backgrounds have the rights to specific measures to enhance equal opportunities, Member States should allocate at least 10% of ESF+ resources under shared management to European Child Guarantee scheme for the eradication of child poverty and social exclusion. Investing early in children yields significant returns for children and society as a whole. Supporting children to develop skills and capabilities enables them to develop their full potential, become active members of society and increase their chances on the labour market as young people.
2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) The Member States and the Commission should ensure that ESF+ contributes to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with Article 8 TFEU to foster equality of treatment and opportunities between women and men in all areas, including regarding participation in the labour market, terms and conditions of employment and career progression. They should also ensure that the ESF+ promotes equal opportunities for all, without discrimination gender aspect should be taken into account in all dimensions and stages of the planning and implementation of programmes. The Member States and the Commission should also ensure that the ESF+ promotes equal opportunities for all, without discrimination based on sex, racial, social or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, sex characteristics or gender identity in accordance with Article 10 TFEU and promotes the inclusion in society of persons with disabilities on equal basis with others and contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. These principles should be taken into account in all dimensions and in all stages of the preparation, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of programmes, in a timely and consistent manner while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality and equal opportunities. The ESF+ should also promote the transition from residential/institutional care to family and community-based care, in particular for those who face multiple discrimination. The ESF+ should not support any action that contributes to segregation or to social exclusion.Regulation (EU) No [future CPR] provides that rules on eligibility of expenditure are to be established at national level, with certain exceptions for which it is necessary to lay down specific provisions with regard to the ESF+ strand under shared management.
2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 39 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The ESF+ aims to support Member States to achieve high employment levels, fair social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work, in line with the principles set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on 17 November 2017. The ESF+ shall also contribute to fulfilling the commitment of the Union and its Member States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 47 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall concentrate the ESF+ resources under shared management on interventions that address the challenges identified in their national reform programmes, in the European Semester as well as in the relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 121(2) TFEU and Article 148(4) TFEU, and take into account principles and rights set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals.
2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 48 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The Union is confronted with structural challenges arising from social inequalities, e.g. unequal access to education, economic globalisation, the management of migration flows and related integration challenges, the increased security threat, clean energy transition, technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions, experienced especially by SMEs. Taking into account the changing realities of the world of work, the Union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and relevant skills, making labour markets and growth more inclusive and by improving education, employment and social policies, including in view of labour mobility.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 53 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Member States shall allocate at least 10% of their ESF+ resources under shared management to implement the European Child Guarantee in order to ensure children’s equal access to free healthcare, free education, free childcare, decent housing and adequate nutrition
2018/10/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 53 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Furthermore, culture is a key contributor to combating marginalisation and poverty and promoting social cohesion. Cultural engagement empowers groups at risk of social exclusion, such as economically disadvantaged, ageing, disabled people, and minority groups to become an active part of society. Cultural participation is beneficial to society as a whole as it fosters intercultural dialogue and facilitates integration of displaced people.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 69 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The ESF+ should provide support to improving the quality, effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards cultural awareness and expression and digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development, employment, social inclusion and active citizenship. The ESF+ should help progression within education and training and transition to work, support lifelong learning and employability, and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields. This could be achieved for example through work-based learning and apprenticeships, lifelong guidance, skills anticipation in cooperation with industry, up-to-date training materials, forecasting and graduate tracking, training of educators, validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications. The ESF+ should encourage and promote access to the teaching profession by minorities, aiming at a better integration of marginalised communities such as the Roma, minorities and migrants.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 72 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) In light of the digitisation of all parts of society, e.g. banking, welfare services and education, the acquisition of new key competences, notably digital skills, becomes the precondition of effective civic participation. Local actors, community and cultural spaces including museums, libraries, theatres and other cultural heritage institutions, play a key role in providing access to digital devices and the Internet as well as in fostering digital skills among EU citizens at basic and more advanced levels. The ESF+ should therefore support these actors in the training of their staff members so that they can keep pace with the changing demands upon their services as well as in providing training and education of digital skills, such as media literacy, to the people.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 77 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) Support through the ESF+ should be used to promote equal access for all, in particular for disadvantaged groups, to quality, non-segregated and inclusive education and training, from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level, as well as adult education and learning, and to cultural activities, thereby fostering permeability between education and training sectors, preventing early school leaving, improving health literacy, reinforcing links with non-formal and informal learning, namely in the field of arts, and facilitating learning mobility for all. Special attention should be given to early childhood education as the early years are the most formative in human life and they greatly influence people's education, employment and integration prospects. Synergies with the Erasmus programme, notably to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners in learning mobility, with special attention to learners with disabilities, should be supported within this context.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 88 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The ESF+ should promote flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all, notably digital skills and key enabling technologies, with a view to providing people of all ages across formal, non- formal and informal settings with skills adjusted to digitalisation, technological change, innovation and social and economic change, facilitating transitions from education to employment for young people, career transitions, mobility and supporting in particular low-skilled and/or poorly qualified adults, in line with the Skills Agenda for Europe. In this context, special attention should be paid to local actors, community and cultural spaces including museums, libraries, theatres and other cultural heritage institutions, that play an important role in supporting individuals to acquire skills, especially digital skills and media literacy.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 90 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) Synergies with the Horizon Europe programme should ensure that the ESF+ can mainstream and scale up innovative curricula supported by Horizon Europe in order to equip people with the skills and competences needed for the jobs of the future as well as for the active participation in a digitised society.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 92 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) Synergies with the Creative Europe programme should ensure that the ESF+ can mainstream and scale up innovative projects that aim at equipping people with the skills and competences needed for the jobs of the future as well as for the active participation in society, at connecting all layers of society and at fostering social inclusion.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 95 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) The ESF+ should support Member States’ efforts at all levels, including at regional and local level, to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all, tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities. This implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age, including children, marginalised communities such as the Roma, minorities, migrants and the working poor. The ESF+ should promote the active inclusion and citizenship of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio- economic integration, namely via educational and cultural projects. The potential of sport as a tool for social inclusion should be fully recognised and further exploited. The ESF+ should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable, sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long-term care, in particular family and community- based care services. The ESF+ should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility, and fair conditions for self-employed workers.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 100 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) With a view to fully tapping into the potential of cross-sectoral cooperation, to improving synergies and coherence with other policy fields and to achieving the general objectives of the ESF+, sport and physical activity as well as culture should be used as tools in ESF+ actions aimed, in particular, at improving social inclusion and active citizenship.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 117 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) In the light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources of the ESF+ strand under shared management towards actions to promote youth employment including through the implementation of Youth Guarantee schemes. Building on the actions supported by the Youth Employment Initiative in the 2014-2020 programming period targeting individual persons, Member States should further promote employment and education reintegration pathways and outreach measures for young people by prioritising, where relevant, long-term unemployed, inactive and disadvantaged young people including through youth work. Member States should also invest in measures aimed at facilitating school-to-work transition as well as reforming and adapting public employment services with a view to providing tailor-made and personalised support to young people, and increasing their outreach to the most vulnerable in particular. Member States concerned should therefore allocate at least 105% of their national resources of the ESF+ strand under shared management to support youth employability.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 122 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) Efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the ESF+ depends on good governance and partnership between all actors at the relevant territorial levels and the socio- economic actors, in particular the social partners and civil society. It is therefore essential that Member States encouragsure the participation of social partners and civil society in the implementation and monitoring of the ESF+ under shared management.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 134 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) Lack of access to finance for microenterprises, notably in the cultural and creative sectors, social economy and social enterprises is one of the main obstacles to business creation, especially among people furthest from the labour market. The ESF+ Regulation lays down provisions in order to create a market eco- system to increase the supply of and access to finance for social enterprises as well as to meet demand from those who need it most, and in particular the unemployed, women and vulnerable people who wish to start up or develop a microenterprise. This objective will also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the social investment and skills policy window of the InvestEU Fund.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 152 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The ESF+ aims to support Member States to achieve fair and inclusive societies, high employment levels, fair social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work, in line with the principles set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on 17 November 2017.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 167 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point iv
(iv) improving the quality, effectiveness, inclusiveness, and labour market relevance of education and training systems, to support acquisition of key competences including digital skills and cultural awareness and expression, while recognising the relevance of non-formal and informal learning and the value of cooperation with social partners and civil society;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 181 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point vi
(vi) promoting lifelong learning, notably flexible and learner-centred upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all taking into account digital skills, better anticipating change and new skills requirements based on personal, societal and labour market needs, facilitating career transitions and, promoting professional mobility, fostering participation in society and tackling societal challenges;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 188 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point viii
(viii) promoting socio-economic integration of third country nationals and of marginalised communities such as the Roma and other minorities;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 193 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point x
(x) promoting social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion, including the most deprived and children, by supporting the use of innovative measures, including social inclusion through sport, physical activity and culture;
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 218 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall ensure adequate participation of social partners and civil society organisations in the delivery and monitoring of employment, education and social inclusion policies and initiatives supported by the ESF+ strand under shared management.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 226 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall support actions of social as well as socio-cultural innovation and social experimentations, or strengthen bottom-up approaches based on partnerships involving public authorities, the private sector, and civil society such as the Local Action Groups designing and implementing community-led local development strategies.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 230 #

2018/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Programmes benefitting from the general support of the ESF+ strand under shared management shall use common output and result indicators, as set out in Annex 1 to this Regulation to monitor progress in implementation, with flexibility to adapt those indicators to national, regional and local needs where appropriate. The programmes may also use programme- specific indicators.
2018/09/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 85 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 (Text with EEA relevance)
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 109 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In its Communication on 'A modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027'26 adopted on 2 May 2018, the Commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework, notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ Programme, one of the Union’s most visible success stories. In its resolution of 14 March 2018 on the next multiannual financial framework, the European Parliament called for the Programme’s budget to be tripled on order to maintain its success, achieve its goals including increased inclusiveness, as well as reduce its shortcomings and barriers to participation. The focus of the new Programme should be on inclusiveness, and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities. This should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 112 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In its Communication on 'A modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027'26 adopted on 2 May 2018, the Commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework, notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ Programme, one of the Union’s most visible success stories. The focus of the new Programme should be on inclusiveness, and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities and promoting the overall personal development of young people as active citizens in diverse and democratic societies. This should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work. _________________ 26 COM(2018) 321 final. COM(2018) 321 final.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 123 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The Programme is essential to promoting lifelong learning and this dimension should be encouraged by means of cross-sectoral cooperation as well as greater interaction among different forms of education. In this context, large-scale policy projects should be promoted and provided with sufficient funding and national agencies should have greater flexibility.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 126 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) The Programme is a key component of building a European Education Area and of the development of the key EU competences for lifelong learning. It should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the Skills Agenda for Europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs, growth and competitiveness. It should support Member States in reaching the goals of the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education29. _________________ 28 29COM(2016) 381 final. COM(2016) 381 final. 29 [Reference]. [Reference].
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 133 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The Programme should be coherent with the new European Union youth strategy30, the framework for European cooperation in the youth field for 2019- 2027, based on the Commission's Communication of 22 May 2018 on 'Engaging, connecting and empowering young people: a new EU Youth Strategy'31, including as regards the strategy’s aspirations to support quality youth work and non-formal learning. This entails attention for mobility, capacity-building, innovation and recognition of youth work and non-formal learning within the context of the 2012 Council Recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning. This also calls for the promotion of quality tools and systems that should be used in the training of youth workers and that correspond to the changing circumstances of young people’s lives. These should be embedded in a broader quality approach to empower youth organisations. _________________ 30 [Reference - to be adopted by the Council by the end of 2018]. 31 COM(2018) 269 final.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 146 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) Synergies with Horizon Europe should ensure that combined resources from the Programme and the Horizon Europe Programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising European higher education institutions. Horizon Europe will, where appropriate, complement the Programme's support for the European Universities initiative, in particular its research dimension as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education, research and innovation. Synergies with Horizon Europe will help to foster the integration of education and research in higher education institutions. The programming of synergies should be coherent and synchronised in all relevant programmes. The simplified procedures for application should be applied for beneficiaries at the implementation level.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 151 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible learning mobility formats, and by fosteringsimplified administrative procedures, youth-friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of smallocal organisations, in particular newcomers and communityvolunteer-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Simplified procedures, such as accreditation through compliance with quality charters, should be put in place to allow experienced mobility providers to support institutions and organisations with limited resources and capacities, with a view to enhancing outreach, inclusion and quality of learning mobility. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted as a complementary aspect of a physical mobility to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 167 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, can be promoted to reach more participants, in particular those whose participation in transnational activities is limited or strongly impeded. Such virtual formats should be viewed as an enhancement to, rather than a replacement for, physical mobility.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 171 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) Non-discriminatory and barrier- free access to the Programme should be ensured for people with disabilities. To that end, adequate funding and enhanced structural support is necessary to increase the Programme outreach.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 172 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 c (new)
(16c) With a view to enhancing outreach, inclusion and the quality of learning mobility, experienced non-profit mobility providers should benefit from a simplified application procedure, such as accreditation by complying with quality charters, in order to support the participation in the Programme of institutions and organisations with limited resources and capacities.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 173 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 d (new)
(16d) The Programme should put greater emphasis on inclusive and high- quality early school education as a means of enhancing children’s long-term educational potential from early years and preventing social and economic inequalities. The mobility of early education and pre-school staff should be promoted with the aim of strengthening the educational mission of pre-schools and improving the teaching of children.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 174 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 e (new)
(16e) Online tools and platforms connected with the Programme should be optimised and synchronised in order to create a single information point for all stakeholders and Programme beneficiaries.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 175 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 f (new)
(16f) The Programme should ensure the meaningful participation of the representatives of programme beneficiaries, including civil society, in the governance, implementation and evaluation of the Programme actions. Good governance and partnership with key stakeholders contributes to the effective and efficient implementation of the Programme's actions and activities.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 176 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 g (new)
(16g) The Programme should provide structural support to key Union-level networks and European non- governmental organisations whose activities relate to and contribute to the Programme objectives.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 178 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes and civil society is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities, for example by volunteering in local initiatives, as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported. The role of civil society organisations, such as youth organisations, is particularly important in achieving this goal through non-formal education and informal learning.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 189 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The Programme should ensure quality mobility experiences based on the principles laid down in the European Quality Charter for Mobility (2006/961/EC), where the quality of the practical provisions such as information, preparation, support and recognition of experience and qualifications, as well as clear learning plans and learning outcomes drawn up in advance, have a definitive impact on the advantages of the mobility experiences. In addition, authorities and organisations involved in this process can improve its value by adequate planning and suitable evaluation.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 199 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The Programme should strengthen inclusivity and quality in VET in order to ensure its vital role in providing equal opportunities and social inclusion for all citizens. To this end, the Programme should address VET sector-specific issues in relation to Programme participation, such as high-quality mobility partnerships, sector-specific language training and competence recognition and/or certification.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 201 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 b (new)
(20b) VET institutions should be further encouraged to apply for the VET Charter in order to benchmark their quality and attractiveness. Partnerships and networks between employers and VET providers should be strengthened.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 202 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 c (new)
(20c) The Programme should support and encourage the mobility of teachers and educational staff at all levels as an important factor in fostering their ongoing learning, enhanced working practice and overall professional development. To this end, teachers and educational staff should benefit from the same financial support regardless of sending countries, flexible work arrangements as well as the possibility to incorporate periods abroad into their work programmes and regular workloads.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 215 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. Eighteen year oldsYoung people, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first-time, short- term individual or group travel experience travelling throughoutin Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural diversity. Actions proposed within this framework should have a strong learning component enabling the validation of the competences and skills acquired during the mobility periods, and an inclusive character tailored to the needs of all participants. It should also integrate the European Capitals of Culture, the European Youth Capitals, the European Volunteering Capitals and European Green Capitals as a key component of the learning and traveling experience. The Pprogramme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 225 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, in particular throughcluding on-site language courses and widened use of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility. The Erasmus Online Linguistic Support should be tailored to the specific needs of participants of the Programme and open to everybody.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 232 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) The Programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education, training, youth and sport, recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, in particular within the digital economy. To this end, effective cooperation between all relevant stakeholders at all levels of the Programme’s implementation should be ensured.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 236 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) In its Conclusions of the 14 of December 2017, the European Council called on Member States, the Council and the Commission to take forward a number of initiatives to elevate European cooperation in education and training to a new level, including by encouraging the emergence by 2024 of 'European Universities', consisting in bottom-up networks of universities across the Union. The Programme should support these European Universities ensuring their high quality, as well as inclusive and geographically balanced character.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 247 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) The Programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and automatic recognition of skills and, competences, qualifications, and diplomas as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes, to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non-formal and informal learning, skills management and guidance. In this regard, the Programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and Union level that facilitate cross-European exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education, training and youth and across formal and non-formal settings.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 251 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) The Programme should put special emphasis on the validation and recognition of education and training periods abroad, including for secondary school education. In this regard, the budget allocation and concrete grants should be linked to quality assessment procedures, to a description of the learning outcomes, and to the full application of the Council Recommendation on European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 274 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
(36) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, 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. Targeted financial support for people with fewer opportunities is of paramount importance to the Programme’s inclusiveness. Therefore, pre-financing options should be put in place.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 276 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) The Programme should foster more synergies with the European Social Fund+ in terms of investments in skills and competences in particular for those with fewer opportunities;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 281 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) In line with Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and with the Commission's communication on 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the Union's outermost regions'36, the Programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions. Measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions' participation in all actions. Mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries, in particular their neighbours, should be fostered. Such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly. _________________ 36 COM(2017) 623 final.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 285 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) In compliance with the Financial Regulation, the Commission should establish and adopt work programmes and informin close cooperation with the European Parliament and the Council thereof, having consulted National Agencies and relevant stakeholders. The work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the Programme, the selection and award criteria for grants, as well as all other elements required. The yearly Programme priorities should maintain continuity. Nevertheless, a certain degree of flexibility is necessary to respond to emerging challenges. Work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination proceduremeans of delegated acts.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 291 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
(42) Appropriate outreach, publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the Programme should be ensured at European, national and local level. The outreach, publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the Programme, including, when relevantapplicable, with the support of other keyrelevant stakeholders.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 299 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal difficulties that could prevent young people’s access to the Programme. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 300 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes exempting study grants from taxation and social levies, as well as resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast- track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 309 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
(51) It is necessary to ensure the complementarity of the actions carried out within the Programme with activities undertaken by the Member States and with other Union activities, with emphasis on sharing knowledge and fostering national and local developments. These activities include in particular those in the fields of education, culture and the media, youth and solidarity, employment and social inclusion, research and innovation, industry and enterprise, agriculture and rural development with a focus on young farmers, cohesion, regional policy and international cooperation and development.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 322 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) 'learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning;, including teaching or professional development activities. It may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and/or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation. In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools; tools, but not to the exclusion of physical mobility.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 335 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) 'higher education student' means any person enrolled at a higher education institution, including at short-cycle, bachelor, master or doctoral level or equivalent. It also covers recent graduates who has graduated from such an institution within the previous three years;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 337 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘staff’ means any person who, on either a professional or a voluntary basis, is involved in education at all levels, training or non- formal learning, and may include professors, teachers, trainers, school leaders, youth workers, sport coaches, non- educational staff and other practitioners involved in promoting learning;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 345 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘adult education’ means any form of non-vocational education for adults after initial education, whether of a formal, non- formal or informal nature; The main objectives of adult education are the promotion of social inclusion, active citizenship, personal development and well-being, along with the transfer of knowledge, competences and skills;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 369 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
(22) ‘EU Youth dialogue’ means the dialogue with young people and youth organisations whichinvolving policy- and decision-makers, as well as experts, researchers and other relevant civil society actors, as appropriate. It serves as a forum for continuous joint reflection on the priorities, implementation and follow- up of European cooperation in the youth field;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 376 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
(25) ‘people with fewer opportunities’ means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficultieindividuals who require additional, targeted support due to discrimination and a heightened risk of social exclusion as a result of various factors, either individually or in combination with each other. Such factors may include disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, health status, geographical obstacles, legal barriers or other status;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 377 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
(25) ‘people with fewer opportunities’ means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficulties;, and includes but is not limited to nationals of the outermost regions as well as the overseas countries and territories associated with the Union.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 384 #

2018/0191(COD)

(26a) ‘social inclusion’ means the process of enabling people with fewer opportunities to participate in the Programme or/and addressing issues of inclusion and diversity that ultimately benefit people with fewer opportunities;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 386 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)
(27a) ‘cross-sector cooperation’ means cooperation between different sectors of the Programme (higher education, vocational education and training, school education, early school education, adult education, youth and sport), as well as between formal, non-formal and informal learning environments and different legal entities (institutions and organisations) within those sectors.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 390 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 b (new)
(27b) ‘key competences’ means knowledge, skills and attitudes needed by all for personal fulfilment and development, employability, social inclusion and active citizenship as defined in Key Competences for lifelong learning - a European Reference Framework.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 391 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 c (new)
(27c) ‘mobility providers’ means non- profit organisations which offer support services to schools, universities or VET providers for the organisation of mobility projects.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 408 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) promote non-formal learning mobility, intercultural learning, critical thinking, volunteering and active participation among young people, as well as cooperation, quality, inclusion, growth, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 413 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) promote lifelong learning by enhancing cooperation between formal, non -formal and informal learning environments and supporting flexible learning pathways.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 418 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. All actions of the Programme should contain a strong learning component that contributes to the fulfilment of the programme’s objectives.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 419 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. To support and facilitate mobility, the e-card should be available to all students participating in the Programme by 2021 and its potential for all learners should be further explored with the cooperation of relevant stakeholders to maximise its benefits;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 449 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) partnerships for building and strengthening the capacity of participating organisations;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 454 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) partnerships for innovation in education through large-scale actions such as adult education alliances.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 461 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) policy dialogue and, cooperation withand support for relevant key stakeholders, including Union- wide networks, European non- governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of education and training;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 488 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Union tools and measures that foster the quality, transparency and recognition of competences and skills, in particular through Youthpass and the e- Card;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 490 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) policy dialogue, support and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders, including Union-wide networks, European non- governmental organisations, and international organisations in the field of youth, the EU Youth dialogue as well as support to the European Youth Forum;
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 499 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
It shall also support the mobility of amateur sportsmen and sportswomen in connection with competitions, in particular those from remote, insular or outermost areas.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 503 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) not for profit sport events aiming at further developing the European dimension of sport, as well as promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 512 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 4 a (new)
CHAPTER V SOCIAL INCLUSION 1. The increased participation of people with fewer opportunities shall be a priority in order to ensure wide outreach, to foster inclusiveness and to contribute to achieving the Programme’s goals. In this context, a Union-wide strategy on enhancing the Programme’s inclusiveness shall be developed, setting common goals, indicating possible measures and guidelines to achieve them, outlining structural and financial support available, as well as monitoring and evaluation tools. The national agencies may further adjust this strategy to national and local contexts and shall implement it. The European Commission shall monitor the implementation of such a strategy. 2. The strategy referred to in paragraph 1 shall give particular attention to the following elements: (a) enhanced cooperation and dialogue with social partners, national and local authorities and civil society; (b) the optimisation of the potential of participating organisations by facilitating their participation in the Programme; (c) adapting the level of financial support for the mobility of individuals to meet the needs of people with fewer opportunities, in line with the living and subsistence costs of the host country or region; (d) collection of qualitative and quantitative data on the Programme’s inclusiveness; (e) cooperation with other Union instruments including the European Social Fund+ and support for other Union policies; (f) dissemination and awareness- raising of the Programme in the most user-friendly way to targeted groups; (g) support to contact points for beneficiaries and organisations working with them; (h) portability of social grants, and provision of pre-financing options and structural aid for the disabled; (i) preparation initiatives for the mobility experience. 3. Grants for mobility actions for people with fewer opportunities shall cover their total cost of participation in the Programme.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 516 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 30 000in 41 097 000 000 constant prices (EUR 46 758 000 000 in current prices).
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 606 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. When implementing the Programme, inter alia in the selection of participants and the award of grants, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure that efforts are made to promote social inclusion and improve mobility for and outreach to people with fewer opportunities.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 611 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Such adjustments and/or authorisations to adjust may cover the additional mobility costs faced by beneficiaries from and to the outermost regions as well as the overseas countries and territories associated with the Union.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 618 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the Programme, but no later than four years after the startno later than 31 December 2024 in order to assess the effectiveness of the measures taken to achieve the Programme’s objectives and to evaluate the efficiency of the Programme, accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal to amend this Regulation. In this regard, particular focus should be given to the performance assessment of EU-funded actions and the realisation of the pProgramme implementation. It’s inclusiveness strategy. The interim evaluation shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 623 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observationsubmit evaluation reports to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 636 #

2018/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. The Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme, including, where possible, measures aimed at avoiding the taxation of grants, ensuring portability of rights among EU social systems and resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas.
2018/11/16
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2018/0190(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be EUR 1 8502 806 000 000 in 2018 prices (EUR 3 566 000 000 in current prices).
2018/10/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 32 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 4
4. Declares, moreover, its opposition to any reduction in the level of key EU policies, such as the EU cohesion policy and the common agricultural policy (CAP); is particularly opposed to any radical cuts that will adversely impact on the very nature and objectives of these policies, such as the cuts proposed for the Cohesion Fund or for the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development; opposes, in this context, the proposal to reduce the European Social Fund despite its enlarged scope and the integration of the Youth Employment Initiative; stresses the importance of the local and regional authorities and their partners (trade unions, economic and social partners, NGOs etc.) to reach convergence in the European Union; therefore, calls to enhance their involvement in all relevant implementing phases through a constant dialogue with the European Commission and the Member State and to prevent the danger that the centralisation of such funds might have on those policies objectives;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 46 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 5
5. Underlines, furthermore, the importance of the horizontal principles that should underpin the MFF and all related EU policies; reaffirms, in this context, its position that the EU must deliver on its commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and deplores the lack of a clear and visible commitment to that end in the MFF proposals; requests, therefore, the mainstreaming of the SDGs into all EU policies and initiatives of the next MFF; further emphasises that the elimination of discrimination is vital to fulfil the EU’s commitments towards an inclusive Europe and deplores the lack of gender mainstreaming and gender equality commitments in EU policies, as presented in the MFF proposals; underlines also its position that, following the Paris Agreement, climate-related spending should be significantly increased in comparison with the current MFF and reach 25% of EU expenditure contribution to the climate objectives target over the MFF 2021-2027 period and 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027; insists that EU budget spending should not run contrary to achieving the climate target and the SDGs;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 95 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 14 – point iii a (new)
iii a. Increase the level of funding for the EU Anti-Fraud Programme;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 103 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 14 – point vii
vii. Introduce a specific allocation (EUR 5.57 billion) for Child Guarantee;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 111 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 14 – point xiv
xiv. Introduce a specific allocation (EUR 45 billion) for a new just Energy transition fund to support the development of inclusive and local measures for a just transition to a low carbon economy in coal and carbon intensive sectors and communities adversely affected by this transition;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 164 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 24
24. Challenges, therefore, the logic and justification of establishing instruments outside the budget thatif it would prevents parliamentary oversight of public finances and transparency of decision-making; considers that decisions to set-up such instruments bypass Parliament in its triple responsibility as legislative, budgetary and control authority, exceptions should only be consider if they are fully transparent, duly justified by proven additionality and added value, and backed by strong decision-making procedures and accountability provisions;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 174 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Reminds that conditionality can result in a better functioning of the EU budget but underlines that the right types and measures have to be found. Therefore, the differentiation between endogenous conditionalities, which help to ensure that the instrument delivers on its mandate and exogenous conditionalities, which widen the scope and dilutes the instrument’s original mandate is needed; the latter form of conditionalities must be carefully analysed, since it might potentially lead to a weaker performance with regard to the instrument’s original goals.
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 179 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to present the relevant legislative proposals on top of those which it has already tabled, to be decided on under the ordinary legislative procedure; requests, in particular, a proposal for a Regulation establishing an just energy transition fund to support the development of inclusive and local measures for a just transition to a low carbon economy in coal and carbon intensive sectors and communities; requests, furthermore, the introduction of the European Child Guarantee in the ESF+, a revision of the Regulation establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund and of the Regulation concerning humanitarian aid; considers that a revision of the Financial Regulation should also be proposed when the need arises as a result of the MFF negotiations;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 180 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to present the relevant legislative proposals on top of those which it has already tabled, to be decided on under the ordinary legislative procedure; requests, in particular, a proposal for a Regulation establishing an energy transition fund; requessupports, furthermore, the introduction of the European Child Guarantee in the ESF+, along with other measures targeting child poverty within the EU and through its external actions, a revision of the Regulation establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund and of the Regulation concerning humanitarian aid; considers that a revision of the Financial Regulation should also be proposed when the need arises as a result of the MFF negotiations;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 185 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Notes that EU budget negotiations have been dominated by the logic of ’juste retour’ which entails that member state ́s contributions and receipts should be in a fair balance. This logic does however not take into account intra-EU redistributions that stem from profit shifting among member states. Recent research by Gabriel Zucman shows that tax avoidance via six EU Member States results in a loss of 42.8 billion in tax revenue in the other 22 Member States1. So the net payment position of these countries can be offset against the losses they inflict on the tax base of other Member States. 1 http://gabriel- zucman.eu/files/TWZ2018.pdf
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 189 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes, in this context, as an importan first step towards a more ambitious reform, the Commission’s set of proposals adopted on 2 May 2018 on a new system of own resources;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 191 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 32
32. Supports the suggested modernisation of existing own resources, which implies: - maintaining the customs duties as traditional own resources for the EU, whilst decreasing the percentage Member States retain as “collection cost”eliminating any collection costs retained by Member States; - simplifying the Value Added Tax- based own resource, i.e. introducing a uniform call rate without exceptions; - maintaining the GNI-based own resource, with the objective of reducing, to less than 6down to 40%, its share in the financing of the EU budget, while preserving its balancing function;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 197 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 33
33. Takes positive noteRequests, in parallel, of the Commission proposal to graduallyprogrammed introducetion of a basket of new own resources which, without increasing the fiscal burden for citizens, would correspond to two strategic objectives of the EU, the European added value of which is evident and irreplaceable: - the proper functioning, the consolidation and the strengthening of the single market in particular by the implementation of a common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) and the taxation of over the top players that takes advantage of the single market, especially in the digital sector; - the fight against climate change and the acceleration of energy transition, through measures such as a share of the emission trading scheme (ETS) income and a contribution based on the quantity of non- recycled plastic packing;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 201 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 34
34. Requests the extension of the list of potential new own resources, that could include a share of a digital tax, to be presented in the years to come, as well as further consid A Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) based own resource, according to which all Member States shall join the current scheme implemented under enhanced cooperation; The introduction of a carbon border adjustment mechanism as a new own resource for the EU budget, which should ensure a level playing field in internation of the Financial Transaction Tax; al trade and reduce the off- shoring of production, while internalising the costs of climate change into the prices of imported goods;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 206 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 35
35. Approves strongly theInsists on the need of suppression of all rebates and other correction mechanisms, accompanied, should the need arise, by a limited period of phasing out;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 211 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 36
36. CallInsists on the introduction of other revenue of which the allocation to the EU budget cannot be put into question: - fees linked to the implementation of mechanisms in direct relation with the EU, such as the ETIAS system; - fines paid by companies for breaching the Union’s rules or fines for late payments of contributions; - Seignioragproceeds from fines generated by rulings of the European Court of Justice, including penalties on Member States stemming from infringement cases under the same court, provided that these proceeds are not deducted from the GNI based contribution; - Seigniorage, in form of assigned revenue, for the purpose of financing a new investment stabilisation mechanism;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 215 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 37
37. Points to the need to maintain the credibility of the EU budget vis-à-vis the financial markets which implies an increase of the own resources ceilings; In this sense, takes positive note of the Commission proposal on Own Resources Ceiling and the Ceiling for Appropriations for Commitments and considers that it need to be at least respectively at 1,29% and 1,35% in order to leave sufficient headroom for emergency situations as well as resources for the European Investment Stabilisation Function to efficiently perform its role;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 218 #

2018/0166R(APP)


Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. Very much supports the presentation by the European Commission of a proposal for a Council Regulation laying gown implementing measures for the system of won resources of the European Unions, reminds that the European Parliament has to deliver its consent on this Regulation: recalls that this regulation is an integral part of the own resources package presented by the European Commission and expects the Council to address the 4 related texts on Own resources as a single package together with the MFF;
2018/10/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 232 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) In order to fulfil the Union's commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including gender equality, the MFF revision shall be prepared taking into account progress made in its implementation into all EU policies and initiatives of the 2021-2027 MFF, measured on the basis of performance indicators elaborated by the Commission; the MFF revision shall also be prepared taking into account progress made in achieving the 25% of EU expenditure contribution to climate objectives target over the MFF 2021-2027 period and the 30% climate-related spending target, to be achieved as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027; the performance on climate related spending targets shall be measured on the basis of mitigation and adaptation indicators.
2018/10/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 266 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 4 – Article 16
Before 1 January 2024, the Commission shall present a review of the functioning of the MFF. This review shall, as appropriate, be accompanied by relevant proposals. Before 1 January 2023, the Commission shall present a legislative proposal for the revision of this Regulation in accordance with the procedures set out in the TFEU based on a review of the functioning of the MFF. Without prejudice to Article 6 of this Regulation, preallocated national envelopes shall not be reduced through such a revision. The proposal shall be prepared taking into account an assessment of progress towards the 25% of EU expenditure contribution to climate objectives target over the MFF 2021-2027 period and the 30% climate-related spending target and the mainstreaming of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality.
2018/10/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 79 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Social and fiscal dumping harm fair competition and endanger the financial interests of the Union. Therefore it needs to be prevented by the Member States.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 80 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) Lack of transparency, arbitrary discrimination, distortion of competition and an uneven playing field within and outside the internal market, impact on the integrity of the single market and on the fairness, stability and legitimacy of the tax system, increased economic inequalities, unfair competition between states, social dissatisfaction, mistrust and democratic deficit are some of the negative effects of harmful tax practices.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 87 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The scale of tax evasion and avoidance is estimated by the Commission to be up to EUR 1 trillion a year. The negative impacts of such practices on the Member States' and Union's budgets and on citizens are evident and could undermine trust in democracy.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 89 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) Member States must comply with European competition law and ensure that tax legislation is compatible with the principles of the internal market and does not create distortion of competition.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 90 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 c (new)
(11c) Corporate tax avoidance has a direct impact on national and EU budgets and on the breakdown of the tax effort between categories of tax payers as well as between economic factors.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 91 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 d (new)
(11d) Member States should fully apply the principle of sincere cooperation in matters of tax competition.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 92 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 e (new)
(11e) The Commission as guardian of the Treaties should ensure that EU law and the principle of sincere cooperation between Member States are fully complied with.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 93 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 f (new)
(11f) Assessing and monitoring Member States' tax policies at Union level would ensure that no new harmful tax measures are implemented in Member States. Monitoring compliance of Member States, their jurisdictions, regions or other administrative structures with the common Union list of non-cooperative jurisdictions would safeguard the single market and ensure its proper and coherent functioning.
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 128 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 'generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law' means a widespread or recurrent practice or omission, or measure by public authorities which affects the rule of lawvalues of the respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect of human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities, values that are common to Member States in a society in which pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men prevail;
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 147 #

2018/0136(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) the prevention and sanctioning of tax evasion and tax competition and the proper functioning of authorities contributing to administrative cooperation in tax matters;
2018/11/09
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 15 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas years of austerity policies have reinforced the mistrust of citizens towards the EU because of their perception of its role in the management of the financial, social and economic crisis;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas the Council has repeatedly contradicted itself over the last few years, by presenting new political priorities for the EU but showing itself unwilling to provide for fresh appropriations to finance them, perceiving the EU budget as a 0 sum game when committing Member States’ contributions;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 34 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that, contrary to populist narrative, EU citizens expect the Union to do more (Eurostat data from august 2017 state that 56% of citizens is optimistic about EU future and the 68% of them feels to be an EU citizen), and to protect them from the consequences of global competition, climate change and international security threats; believes that in order to fulfill these expectations, the EU must, within the remit of its competences, and commitments, the EU must perform better, so as to narrow the gap in living standards between EU citizens, to prepare the European economy and EU citizens to face up to the challenge of digitalisation, to manage migration flows, and to put an end to various kinds of discrimination, such as discrimination against women or LGBTI people, while fully adhering to the EU 2020 strategy and UN Sustainable Development Goals;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 49 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the 2019 EU budget must primarily answer to the challenges the EU youth is facing; believes that the younger generations were hit harder by the ongoing crisis and, therefore, the EU must put in place all the relevant instruments in order to tackle youth unemployment;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 62 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the fact that, at the strong request of Parliament, the result of the conciliation on the 2018 EU budget was to increase the originally proposed specific allocation for the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) by EUR 116.7 million of fresh appropriations, bringing its total amount to EUR 350 million in 2018; expects the 2019 budget to demonstrate great ambition to fight youth unemployment; recalls the commitment by the Commission to propose a further increase of the YEI funding through an amending budget should the absorption capacity of the YEI allow for an increase;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 81 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) guarantee fund has been financed partly at the expense of Horizon 2020 and the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF); reiteratunderlines Parliament’s long-standing position that any new initiatives should be financed by new appropriations; reiterates that the cuts in those programs should be reversed as much as possible
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 110 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that the 2019 budget, at a time when key actors are unwilling to implement their commitments to fight climate change under the Paris Agreement, such as the US, must place the EU squarely at the forefront of this fight; underlines that expenditures in this respect should be considered as investments and not costs; stresses that climate change fight is probably one of the greatest challenges of our generation and that any commitment for this scope should be evaluated mostly in a long term perspective;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 121 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that the Member States’ strong social protection systems in all areas (unemployment, health, pension systems) have helped them to mitigate the consequences of the crisis; believe s that the EU canshould support the Member States, while fully respecting their competences, by budgeting properly programmes which set out to fight inequalities, alleviate the worst forms of poverty, including child poverty, and overcome the negative effects of digitalisation on living and working conditions and social protection systems;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 128 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that gender-related discrimination, notably on the labour market, is not only incompatible with the values of the EU, but also constitutes a serious impediment to economic growth; expects the 2019 budget to deepen Cohesion policy support to investments in helping to secure better access to the labour market for women, for instance through infrastructure which supportseducation, childcare and healthcare infrastructures helping the re conciliation of private and professional lives for women;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 133 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Reiterates its concern about delays to the implementation of the cohesion policy, and expects this important expression of the EU’s territorial solidarity to get up to speed; believes that sufficient levels of payment and appropriations for commitments should be provided in order for implementation to proceed smoothly;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 144 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that both the EU and the Member States should demonstrate solidarity towards migrants arriving in Europe in facing up to this challenge; believes that EU agencies and policies involved in or relating to the management of migration flows should be adequately financed to meet this challenge and that the EU, in order to mitigate the cost in the long term and by acting in a manner be fitting its values, should also demonstrate solidarity in creating conditions for peace and prosperity in the countries of origin by placing greater emphasis on development policies, notably through the implementation of the European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD), the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI), the Humanitarian Aid budget and the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI); underlines the need to support UNRWA actions and programs especially in the light of recent cuts made by US administration; recalls that the redeployment of funding from development to security and defence objectives must be avoided;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 153 #

2017/2286(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Expects the negotiations on the 2019 budget to be based on shared political ambition and to take into account the added value of EU programmes and policies; believes that this objective can only be realised if the negotiating parties are promptly informed of one another’s positions and start the negotiations at the earliest possible stage and are willing to compromise;
2018/02/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas education, and intercultural dialogue in particular, have a key role to play in preventing the radicalisation of young people and increasing their resilience;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 25 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas young people should be actively involved in the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and assessment of all youth policies impacting young people;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas the 2010-18 EU Youth Strategy (EYS) emphasises the need for a structured dialogue between young people and decision makers;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 30 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas young people should be helped and empowered to address the serious problems they are currently facing and to tackle the challenges they will face in the future through more relevant, effective and better coordinated youth policies, improved and accessible education and the targeted use of economic, employment and social policies at local, regional, national and EU levels;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 32 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas young people are often subject to age based discrimination in accessing the labour market, as many employers are not willing to invest in inexperienced workers, and minimum wages are still a reality for many young Europeans in several Member States;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas there is a need to mainstream EU action in the field of youth through the inclusion of a youth dimension in current and future planolicies and funding programmes;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 36 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas there is a need for a coordination of the implementation of the future EYS across different policy sectors and institutions;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas a gender perspective must be included in decision-making on youth policies which takes into account the specific challenges and circumstances faced by young women and girls in particular; whereas specific gender- sensitive measures should be included in youth policy such as prevention of violence against women and girls, education on gender equality and sex education;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 66 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges the positive achievements of the EYS though the development of cross-sector work and the implementation of structured dialogue in order to ensure the participation of young people; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take into account the results of the VI Cycle of the Structured Dialogue that focuses on the future EU Youth Strategy when developing the new strategy;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 73 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the Commission to establish a cross-sectoral working group for coordination of future EYS implementation with participation of EU institutions, including the European Parliament, Member States and civil society, in particular trade unions and youth organisations;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 74 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission to set-up effective inter-service coordination tools and to assign the responsibility for youth mainstreaming as a cluster to a vice- president in the European Commission;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 76 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Member States to use the European Pillar of Social Rights and Agenda 2030 as a basis for drafting legislation for young people;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 83 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the EU should express solidarity with young people and continue to empower them to participate in society, primarily by mainstreaming volunteering, supporting youth work and developing new tools; The increased social participation of young people can, apart from being an important achievement in its own right, act as a stepping stone towards increased political participation;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 95 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Strongly urges the Commission and the Member States to encourage young people, including the most disadvantaged, to pursue a participatory approach to life, by using online and offline democracy tools and by involving the relevant stakeholders, such as social partners, civil society and youth organisations, in the development, implementation, monitoring and assessment of youth policies;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 98 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Expresses the need to continue the structured dialogue between young people and decision-makers under the next European cooperation framework in the field of youth; believes that the structured dialogue process should be systematically reaching out to more and diverse groups of young people, and sufficient financial support for national and European working groups should be provided to ensure it; calls on the Member States to encourage participation of national, regional and local decision-makers in the structured dialogue with young people;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 101 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage regional and local authorities to ensure that young people are able to fully participate and be involved in decision-making, since engagement starts usually at the level that is closest to them and is therefore also a crucial step towards increased European citizenship;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 103 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on Member States to incorporate the youth national councils in the Monitoring and Implementation Committees of the EU Youth Strategy;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 104 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the potential of technologies for connecting with young people and calls on the EU to strengthen their capacity to participate in the society through e-platforms;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 112 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines the importance of national, regional and local authorities to adopt tailored measures and to provide personalised support in order to reach all NEETs; recalls the need to involve local stakeholders such as social partners, trade unions, civil society, youth organisations;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 113 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Argues that special measures should be taken in order to tackle the precarious situation of young women workers in the labour market, with special attention to the gender pay gap and their over-representation in atypical forms of employment which lack social protection;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 114 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Underlines the need to promote fair working conditions fair working conditions and adequate social protection to workers in the so-called new forms of employment where young people are overrepresented;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 115 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10d. Also, measures should be taken to integrate young migrants (irrespective of their legal status as refugees or economic migrants) in the labour market in full respect of the principle of equal treatment;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 125 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the fact that YEI measures have provided support for more than 1.6 million young people26 ;reiterates its support for the YEI to tackle youth unemployment and stresses that more efforts and financial commitments are necessary; emphasises the need to improve the quality of offers under the Youth Guarantee; _________________ 26 http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDo c.do?pubRef=- //EP//NONSGML+REPORT+A8-2017- 0406+0+DOC+PDF+V0//EN
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 129 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that measures that foster the integration of NEETsyoung people not in employment, education or training into the labour market, including paid internships, traineeships or apprenticeships, must be financially supported by the YEI, but should not be used as a way to substitute employment;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 134 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines that 38% of young people have difficult access of information; highlights the fact the importance to ensure a collective approach to guiding, supporting and informing young people about their rights and opportunities;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 146 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Underlines the importance of modernising education; calls on the Commission and the Member States to stimulate the inclusion of new skills and competences in education, such as critical thinking and entrepreneurial spirit; and to promote the development of new educational tools that increase the participation in and the accessibility to education;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 149 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Is deeply concerned at the particularly acute problem of child poverty, with which up to 25 million children in the EU (more than 26.4 % of all Europeans aged 0-17) from families that are suffering every day from a lack of sufficient income and basic services, are afflicted; calls on the Commission to develop a Child Guarantee as a long-term tool to offer equal opportunities for all children in the EU under its specific fund scheme to ensure that every child in poverty can have access to free healthcare, free education, free childcare, decent housing and adequate nutrition;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 164 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Underlines the negative impact of stress on young people well-being in the labour market as well as in the personal life; calls the Commission and Member States to invest in healthy, environmental programmes as well as to encourage relevant actors to help Young people in this respect;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 168 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Underlines the importance of ensuring mental and physical wellbeing of young Europeans; calls on the Commission and Member States to promote sportive activities in and extra curricula and to sensibilize them through nutrition campaign;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 169 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Underlines the importance of promoting intercultural dialogue in sport and by creating platforms involving young people and refugees, migrants;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 173 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Emphasises that youth organisations play a crucial role for young peoples’ participation and inclusion in society; Therefore calls on the Member States to support youth organisations and recognise their role as providers of competences development and social inclusion, and support the establishment of youth councils on all levels, working together with young people;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 177 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Stresses the importance of non- formal and informal learning, and quality youth work development as it is essential for the development of a society based on social justice and equal opportunities, and contribute to development of citizenship skills and individual fulfilment;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 178 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
23d. Calls on the Member States to continue efforts to implement a national recognition and validation system for competences acquired through non- formal education activities, recalling the Council recommendation of 20 December 2012 on the validation of non-formal and informal learning;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 180 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Urges Member States and the Commission to increase public investment in education and youth related issues;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 198 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Highlights the importance of Erasmus+: an essential tool to create active and committed young citizens; strongly believes that Erasmus+ should target all young people and that the greater aspirations for the next Erasmus+ programming period must be matched by significant additional funding to unlock the programme’s full potential, namely an ten- fold increased in budget;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 199 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls for a better alignment between the EU Youth Strategy and Erasmus+, aligning the timeframes for implementation, amending the Erasmus + Regulation to clearly support the objectives of the Strategy through common “youth goals” and defining Key Action 3 as the Strategy’s main implementation tools;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 203 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses that the YEI budget is not sufficient to ensure that the programme reaches its targets; calls, therefore, for a significant increase in the YEI allocation under the next MFFthe YEI allocation to be at least doubled in the next MFF, to support a better, large-scale, and fmor thee efficient implementation of the Youth Guarantee; urges Member States to make provisions for youth employment schemes in their national budgets;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 205 #

2017/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Encourages the promotion of using of the future EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation for the development of integrated, evidence-based responses, intervention and prevention solutions that promote the well-being and resilience of youth;
2018/03/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 3 #

2017/2258(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls that the EU budget dedicated to EU external action has been constantly mobilised and reinforced, exhausting all available margins to tackle the multiplication of humanitarian and other emergencies around Europe; underlines the need for more flexible procedure to allow funding to be deployed more rapidly in reaction to unforeseen developments and crises; stresses however that greater flexibility should not come at the expense of aid effectiveness and aid predictability nor of long-term geographic and thematic priorities;
2018/02/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2017/2258(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Draws the attention to the need to avoid any gap between commitment and payment appropriations for humanitarian aid;
2018/02/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2017/2258(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the European Development Fund (EDF), the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI) and the Humanitarian Aid Instrument are characterised by positive budget execution and are key to demonstrating international solidarity, while contributing to the credibility of the EU on the global stage; considers that, irrespective of possible structural changes or mergers with regard to these instruments, including the possible budgetisation of the EDF, the overall appropriations for the next MFF should be increased, while the official development assistance (ODA) criteria should not be diluted; and that the future architecture of the external financing instruments should include a more transparent incorporation of trust funds and facilities guided by the key principles of democratic ownership and development effectiveness, as well as a possible continuation of the External Investment Plan based on its evaluation demonstrating its development additionality and human rights, social and environmental impact;
2018/02/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2017/2258(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls the importance of these instruments for the provision of global public goods such as climate change, conflict prevention, stability and the Sustainable Development Goals; stresses in this context the obligation to align the EU’s budgetary framework with the SDGs;
2018/02/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2017/2258(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes the potential role of ODA to facilitate the mobilisation of financing for development from other sources, private and public, domestic and international; supports the EU’s effort at stimulating private investment through blending, grants and loans and providing guarantees;
2018/02/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2017/2258(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the objectives of development policy are distinct from and may not be conflated with or subordinated to general foreign policy or migration management; points out, in this respect, that ODA should not be used to cover in- donor refugee costs, the externalisation of migration policies outside EU borders or the costs of returns and readmission to countries of origin;
2018/02/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2017/2226(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission, within the framework of the next MFF, to increase substantially the European Social Fund aimed specifically to support the implementation of the European Pilar of Social Rights (EPSR);
2018/01/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2017/2226(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls on the Commission to put forward a concrete legislative planning for the period 2018-2019 aiming to improve living and working conditions in the context of the Proclamation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, and specifically encourage the proclamation of a Social Protocol to be annexed to the Treaties to ensure that fundamental social rights take precedence over economic freedoms;
2018/01/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 15 #

2017/2226(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission to encourage tax systems reforms focused in increase the top rate of income tax specifically capital income taxation, generating resources for transferring public goods and services and reversing threatening trends on growth and job creation from income and wealth inequalities, affecting mostly 40% of the population at the bottom of income distribution;
2018/01/09
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2017/2079(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that over the last 10 years coal production in the Union and the global price of coal have fallen sharply, resulting in an increasing volume of coal imports from non-EU countries and many EU coal mines becoming unprofitable and being forced to close down; points out that these trends have been even more pronounced in Spain, leading to a reorganisation and reconversion of the coal mining sector; stresses that employment in the region of Castilla y León has been seriously affected by the impact of the crisis in the mining sector and points out that, in Castilla y León alone, ten coal mining enterprises had to close over the period 2010-2016;
2017/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2017/2079(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. NotesWelcomes the fact that the coordinated package of personalised services has been drawn up in consultation with the social partners, enterprises and the public employment services and that the policy of equality between women and men, as well as the principle of non- discrimination will be applied in order to access the measures funded by the EGF and during its implementation ;
2017/06/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2017/2078(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Regrets the delay of six months in the modification of the Union budget for 2017 to increase the Youth Employment Initative (YEI) as agreed during the 2017 annual budgetary procedure due to the blockage and late approval by the Council of the midterm MFF revision;
2017/07/14
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the EIB Group financial activities include both lending own resources and fulfilling the various mandates granted to it with the support of the EU budget and third parties such as EU Member States;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes in this regard the EC work strand of combining different financing sources, including EFSI, centrally managed EU level financial instruments, ESI Funds programme resources, Member States resources as well as National Promotional Institutions resources, so that more risky projects and projects with limited access to finance could be serviced to the benefit of SMEs;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 43 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that, according to the Corporate Operational Plan 2017-2019 , the value of the EIB loans signed is forecast to rise once again in 2019 (to EUR 76 billion, following a fall from EUR 77 billion in 2014 to EUR 73 billion in 2016); points out that the current context should encourage the bank to adopt more ambitious objectives and to increase the loans signed by the EIB; recalls that the EIB should play a fundamental role in the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy through the Horizon 2020 instrumentinstruments such as Horizon 2020 and the Connecting Europe Facility;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 73 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that using criteria for selecting financial intermediaries and being in possession of up-to-date information on beneficial ownership of companies, including trusts, foundations and tax havens, are best practices to be permanently followed; notes the fact that the EIB identifies during the due diligence process the beneficial owners of such companies; invites the EIB Group to further reinforce its contractual conditions by integrating a clause on or reference to good governance in order to mitigate risks to integrity and reputation;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 78 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recalls that transparency in the implementation of EU policies not only leads to strengthening the EIB group’s overall corporate accountability and credibility, with a clear overview of the type of financial intermediaries and final beneficiaries, but also contributes to enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of the funded projects alongside a zero-tolerance approach to fraud and corruption in its loan portfolio; calls on the EIB group to align itself with the new rapid alert and exclusion system planned by the Commission;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 82 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Suggests that the EIB group should follow the example set by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank group and start disclosing information about the high-risk sub-projects it finances via commercial banks (the main intermediaries/financial vehicles used by the EIB group to fund SMEs);
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 83 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Welcomes the disclosure upon request of all EIB group held project documents; asks the EIB group to define guidelines for non-sensitive and basics information that could be disclosed in relation with demands related to proactive project level disclosure;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 98 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Welcomes the publication of its ReM+ framework methodology, but believes that the assessed results themselves should be disclosed for any operation and for the environmental and social impact assessments at the level of projects or subprojects, following up the good practice of the disclosure of the scoreboard of indicators;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 99 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Welcomes the adoption by the EIB group of high transparency and accountability standards for its SME lending activity, with mandatory reporting from financial intermediaries on each SME that benefitted from EIB group support to take these results into account when considering subsequent transactions with the same intermediary;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 103 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Warns, in this respect, that market- driven instruments risk shifting the focus of the EU budget from EU public common goods and expects the EIB Group to reinforce its reporting to the Commission on the quality as opposed to the quantity of its financing in the context of the financial instruments;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 105 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Notes that in order to make full use of the additional risk bearing capacity, the EIB group has developed various new products that will allow for higher risk taking (e.g. subordinated debt, equity-type, risk sharing with banks), and has reviewed its credit risk policy and eligibilities to allow for increased flexibility;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 111 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls on the EIB group to further rely on financially sound intermediaries, such as NPBIs, for the instruction of certain types of projects, which would not endanger its high credit standing;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 112 #

2017/2071(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Considers that many EIB group governance rules are designed to safeguard its high credit standing, but that very few information is available on how close the EIB group is from a lower rating;
2017/11/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas between 1988 and 2014 the share of own resources (traditional and TVA-based own resources) decreased from 85 % to 23 %of the EU budget and the share of the GNI-based resource has significantly increased over the yearsfrom 11 % to 69 %, and todayhus represents today the largest source of revenue of the EU budget; whereas the GNI-based contribution currently accounts for some 69 % of the EU budget, the VAT resource for around 12 %, the traditional own resources (customs duties, agricultural duties and sugar and isoglucose levies) for around 13 % and the remaining percentage is covered by other revenue, including taxes paid by EU staff or fines paid by companies in breach of competition laws;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas, since the introduction in 1984 at the Fontainebleau European Council of the British rebate, whereby 66 % of the UK’s net contribution is reimbursed, regrettably various other rebates and correction mechanisms have been progressively introduced in order to address the so-called ‘operating budgetary balances’ of certain Member States; whereas such corrections may concern principally either a reduction on the financpolitical shortcomings of certain Member States using of the UK correction, or a gross reduction in the annual GNI contributionEU budget;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas in 2011 the Commission put forward an ambitious legislative package on own resources10 , presented jointly with the 2014-2020 MFF proposals, with a view to achieving the simplification of Member States’ contributions, the introduction of new own resources – a reformed VAT and a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) – and the reform of correction mechanisms; whereas these proposals were not taken on board by the Council; _________________ 10 COM(2011)0510completely ignored by the Council;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas, as a result of the 2014- 2020 MFF negotiations, a High Level Group on Own Resources (HLGOR) was established, including representatives of all three main EU institutions and chaired by Mario Monti; whereas in December 2016 the HLGOR presented its final report and recommendations, which represent the basishave been duly taken into account for the elaboration of Parliament’s position as set out in the present report; highlights that the final report was adopted by all of its members, including by the members appointed by the Council;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the Commission will present its proposals on the post-2020 MFF by May 2018; expectrequires that the future MFF proposed by the Commission will include ambitious proposals to revise the Own Resources Decision and all related legislative acts, as well as to introduce new own resources; underlines that both the expenditure and the revenue side of the next MFF will be treated as a single package in the upcoming negotiations between the Council and Parliament;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Presents this report in order to express its position on the main elements of the reform of the EU’s system of own resources, including the composition of a basket of new own resources, as well as the elements of the current system that should remain in place; expects thatcalls on the Commission willto take due account of Parliament’s position in the preparation of itsing the legislative proposals on the EU’s own resources legislative package; is convinced of the imperative need to make significant progress on the revenue side of the EU budget, in order to facilitate an agreement on the next MFF, which should be ambitious in scope and presented together with the MFF proposals; stresses that both the expenditure and the revenue side of the next MFF will be treated as a single package in the upcoming negotiations, and that no agreement will be reached on the MFF without corresponding headway being made on own resources;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that Article 310 TFEU stipulates that ‘the revenue and expenditure shown in the budget shall be in balance’; notes, accordingly, that the revenue should cover the totality of expenditure, as adopted every year by the budgetary authority; stressnotes that the EU budget cannot run an annual deficit or be financed byneither Article 310 TFEU nor any other legislative provision forbid the recourse to borrowing money on the financial markets to finance EU policies;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that, in this legislative act, the Council sets inter alia the ceiling of own resources, and may establish new categories of own resources or abolish an existing category; underlines that even if the ORD has no expiry date, it is directly linked to the respective MFF that sets the maximum level of expenditure for the same period it covers;deleted
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 15 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the Treaty of Lisbon introduced new provisions regarding the implementing legislation on own resources, providing for the possibility of the Council adopting a regulation by qualified majority after obtaining the consent of Parliament; regrets, however, that several implementing provisions, especially those relating to the calculation of the GNI resources, still remain in the ORD; therefore calls for a smoother adoption procedure of the ORD, which shall be adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure, implying qualified majority voting within Council and co-decision with Parliament; recalls that according to Article 48(7), TEU the European Council may adopt a decision allowing for acts not falling under the ordinary legislative procedure to still be processed under such procedure, which remains far more democratic and open; calls on the European Council to trigger such a mechanism without any delay;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the current system of own resources is highly complex, non- transparent and totally incomprehensible to the EU citizens; points in particular to the opacity of the calculations relating to the national rebates and correction mechanisms which apply to the system of own resources or the statistical VAT-based resource; stresses, moreover, that this system is not subject to any effective parliamentary control at EU level and in essence lacks democratic legitimacy and accountability;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that the way the system of own resources has evolved, gradually replacing genuine own resources by the so- called ‘national contributions’, places a disproportionate emphasis on net balances between Member States, thus largely ignoring the European added value; notereal contribution of the EU budget for the benefit to all Member States and citizens alike; regrets that the total share of national contributions to the EU budget, calculated either on the basis of GNI or as a percentage of the statistical VAT-based resource, represents around 83 % of total EU revenue;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Is convinced that the dominance of the GNI resource has reinforced the budgetary logic of ‘fairjuste retourn’ that has prevailed inmonopolized the debates in the Council, on both the revenue and expenditure sides of the EU budget; recallgrets, in this context, the introduction of the British rebate and a series of related drebates and other correction mechanisms on the revenue side, on the one hand, as well as the inability to agree on a sufficient level of appropriations for the EU budget in the annual budgetary procedure, on the other hand;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Considers, in particular, that the decision on the size of the annual EU budget is affected by financial considerations at national level and thatpolitical and financial factors internal to each MS, thus creating constraints on the budgetary negotiations often resultand ending in a zero- sum game between net payers and net beneficiaries in the Council; considers that, as a result, a number of EU policies that show the highest European added value are often the areas where cost savings are proposedagreement ;regrets that, as a result, cuts are proposed on some EU programmes ignoring the Union commitments, including the ones taken by Council; considers that national contributions to the EU budget as well as the contributions made by MS to co- finance EU programmes should not be taken into account when calculating the national spending deficit for compliance with the Maastricht criteria, thus facilitating the negotiations and improving the implementation of these programmes;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Is convinced, therefore, that the current system of own resources violates, in essence, the letter and the spirit of the Treaty; reiterates its long-standing position that an in-depth reform of EU resources is imperative in order to realign the financing of the EU budget with the requirements of the Treaty, notably Article 3 TEV, and the needs of the Union as a whole;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that the post 2020-MFF will need to ensure the proper financing of EU policies and programmes with a clear European added value, but also to provide additional means for addressing new challenges that have already been identified in fields such as growth and jobs, competitiveness, cohesion, innovation, migration, security and defence, but also to comply with the Member States’ current and future commitments;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 39 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses, moreover, the need to avoid the shortcomings of the current MFF and to provide from the outset for a level of resources that will enable the Union to respond effectively to unforeseen events or crises that may occur during the period of the next financial framework; ; recalls the need to solve the recurrent problem of lacking sufficient payment appropriations in the annual budgetary procedure and the necessity to endow coherence between the revenue and the expenditure in the EU budget in order to allow the Union to pursue its policy agenda with adequate financing for its programmes and initiatives;;recalls the substantial mobilisation of the MFF flexibility provisions that was needed in order to confront the migration and refugunforeseen crisis aloneircumstances but also underfinanced programmes;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 44 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Expects that, without prejudice to the financial settlement, the consequences of the withdrawal of the UK from the EU will represent an important challenge also for the next MFF and all related budgetary decisions; considers that, ahead of a decision on the post-2020 MFF, options will need to be examined for bridging the ‘Brexit gap’ while excluding a decrease or redeployments in EU resources;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 50 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. SupportsTakes note of the proposal made by the President of the Commission, Jean- Claude Juncker, for the creation of a specific line dedicated to the euro area within the EU budget, included in his ‘state of the union’ speech to the European Parliament and further developed in the Commission communication of 6 December 2017 on new budgetary instruments for a stable euro area within the Union framework;11 _________________ 11 COM(2017)0822
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 51 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Favours, in order to provide stable finances at EU level, the establishment of a transparent, simpler, more predictable and fairer new system of own resources, building on elements of the current system where they have proved effective; considers that the reform of the system of own resources should be based on a series of guiding principles;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 55 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the need to link revenues to policy objectivesat EU policies and competences, as stated in the Treaties and secondary legislation, in particular to the single market, the energy union, and the environment, climate and transport policies; is convinced in this respect that the EU budget should focus on policies with real European added value, can generate new resources and should therefore be considered as revenue for the EU budget;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 58 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines that new own resources cannot all be introduced at the same time, and points out the need for progressive implementation; suggests introducing in the first place less technically complex own resources whose collection is easily manageable at a reasonable cost, with this being followed by the gradual introduction of each additional new own resource, on the basis of a fixed timetable until all have reached cruising speedBelieves that a strong and comprehensive own resources system shall be put into place in order to allow the Union to carry on a fast track implementation mechanism leading to quick and efficient income generation;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 59 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. ConsiderBelieves that the introduction of new own resources should have a dual purpose, i.e. first, to bring aboutwill allow the Member States to benefit from a substantial reduction inof the proporir nation ofal GNI-based contributions to the EU budget, thus creating savings for Member State budgets, and second, to enable the financing of an higher level of EU spending under the post-2020 MFF, also covering the gap resulting from the withdrawal of the UK; recalls in this context that the new own resources do not aim to increase the overall fiscal burden for the EU taxpayers and underpinning national budgets;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 62 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Considers that the introduction of new own resources should enable the financing of a higher level of EU spending under the post-2020 MFF, also covering the gap resulting from the withdrawal of the UK; recalls in this context that new own resources aim at reducing the overall fiscal burden for the EU citizens;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 64 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22 b. Expects the total share of GNI contributions to be reduced by 40% as a result of the revision;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 66 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for the suppressionabolishment of all rebates and corrections, while so as to ensuringe fair treatment between Member States; underlines in this context that Brexit will mean that the UK rebate and the related ‘rebates on the rebate’ will become obsolete and cease to exist, whilthe reform of the statistical VAT-based own resource will become inevitable;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 71 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that the traditional own resources, namely customs duties, agricultural duties and the sugar and isoglucose levies, constitute a reliable and genuine source of EU revenue, as they arise directly from the EU being a customs union and from the legal competences and common commercial policy linked to that; takes the view, therefore, that the traditional own resources should be retained as a source of revenue for the EU budget; considers that if the proportion of collection costsbelieves that, even though customs duties on imports from outside the EU constitute already an own resource, the 20 % retained by the Member States ias reduced, a bigger share of this revenue can be secured for the EU budgetcollection costs for the purpose of the management fees should be cancelled for the benefit of the EU own resources;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 76 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls for accounting the existing and future own resources such as VAT or custom duties, collected by a Member State on behalf of the EU, in a separate budgetary item in the national budget of the Member State which collects the revenue; deplores that OLAF repeatedly found severe cases of customs fraud in Member states which created a significant loss of income to the Union budget; points to the ECA special report 19/2017 on import procedures and is concerned that fraudsters will continue to find the ‘weakest link’ among Member states as their points of entry to the customs union, and that losses to the Union budget will continue even during the next MFF; calls on the Commission and the Member states to take the necessary measures to stop these activities that are damaging to the Union budget;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 81 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Acknowledges that the GNI-based contribution provides a reliable and stable source of revenue for the EU budget, and benefits from very strong support from a large majority of Member States; believes, therefore, that it should be preserved as a balancing and residual resource for the EU budget, which would put an end to the budgetary logic of ‘fair return’; stresses the need, in this context, to ensure that the GNI contribution is classified in the same manner in all national budgets, namely as revenue attributed to the EU and not as expenditure of national governments; believes that the reform should exclude the GNI-based contribution to the EU budget as well as national contributions to initiatives supported by co-financing with the EU from the deficit calculations under the Stability and Growth Pact, so as to encourage investment;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 86 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls thatShares the view of the report of the High Level Group on Own Resources (HLGOR) proposes, according to which the following criteria toshall be taken into account for identifying potential new own resources: equity/fairness; efficiency; sufficiency and stability; transparency and simplicity; democratic accountability and budgetary discipline; focus on European added value; subsidiarity principle and fiscal sovereignty of Member States; and limiting political transaction costs;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 90 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. welcomes the High Level Group’s proposal for its vision of the VAT-based own resource with the aim to make it simpler, to lower its administrative costs and to strengthen the link with EU VAT policy and actual VAT receipts;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 92 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. SNotes the Commission Fair taxation package, “towards a Single EU VAT area” from 4 October 2017; supports an in-depth reform of the VAT system in the EU, which should aim at broadening the tax base, reducing the scope for fraud and compliance costs, and generating new revenue; considers that a fraction of such new revenue should be allocated to the EU budget;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 103 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
37. Takes notes of the Commission’s proposals for a CCCTB, while recalling its request that this consolidated base be extended to as manyll companies as possiblefter a transition period; draws attention to the fact that current proposals for a CCCTB suggest also covering the digital economy; suggests, on the basis of these proposals, that the digital presence of a company shou1d be treated in the same way as the physical establishment thereofby defining and identifying a permanent digital establishment;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 109 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38 a. Considers that, drawing from the conclusions of the review of the CCCTB Directive, the Commission shall propose the terms and conditions to allocate a part of the tax revenues generated from the common consolidated corporate tax base to the budget of the European Union;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 114 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. Is of the opinion that income stemming for the European Central Bank profits (ECB revenue made from issuing currency) and thus having a direct link to the EU monetary union, shall build a new own resource instead of being paid out to national treasuries;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 119 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. NotWelcomes the efforts undertaken under enhanced cooperation by a group of 11 Member States with a view to establishing a tax on financial transactions, following the 2011 Commission proposal;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 121 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
41. Considers, however, that such a tax, chargeable at the moment the transaction occurs, must be applied throughout the EU, so as to limit purely speculative operations and reduce the number of divergent national approaches to financial transaction taxation, since this is a source of disruption for the financial markets and for the smooth functioning of the single market;deleted
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 123 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41 a. Urges the other MS to join urgently the a abovementioned group;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 129 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. NotWelcomes the conclusions of the informal Council of finance ministers of 16 September 2017 calling for the development of new digital taxation rules, in response to the Four Finance Ministers’ letter requesting the Commission to examine ‘effective solutions based on the concept of establishing a so-called equalisation tax’ on the turnover generated in the EU by digital companies; notes the European Commission communication to the European Parliament and the Council of 21 September 2017 entitled "A fair and efficient tax system in the European Union for the Digital Single Market"; believes that the CCCTB offers the basis to address the tax challenges posed by the digital economy;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 130 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
45. Agrees that the digital economy should have a modern and stable fiscal framework, in order to stimulate innovation, tackle market fragmentation and unfair competition, and enable all players to take advantage of the new equitable and balanced conditions; insists that digital platforms and companies should pay their fair share of taxes, where they generate their profits; points out, moreover, that it is essential to ensure tax securicertainty for business investment, to close the current gaps , and to prevent the emergence of new tax loopholes within the single market;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 134 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
47. Calls, in principle, foInsists that a long-term solution is needed to answer these creation of a new own resource hallenges rather than quick fixes; believes therefore the Union budget to be levied on transactions in the digital economy; considers, however, that in view of the important ongoing negotiations at both EU and OECD level, it is too early to decide on the exact arrangements for the establishment of such a resourceat a digital permanent establishment nexus based on a significant and sustained digital presence in the CCCTB Directive would address the tax challenges that arise from the context of digitalisation; considers, however, the need to take into account ongoing negotiations at both EU and OECD level;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 139 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
49. Confirms that the fight against climate change isand the transition towards a sustainable , circular, low carbon economy and the commonly agreed Energy Union targets are a major objective of EU policies;;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 142 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
50. Reiterates its conviction that only common energy or environmental taxes at EU level can ensure fair competition among businesses and the proper functioning of the single market;; furthermore, believes that environmental taxes at EU level can be a en engine towards a more progressive and sustainable development model;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 144 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 a (new)
50 a. calls for a significant proportion of ETS auctioning revenues from Phase4 (2021) onwards to be considered as a new EU own resource; recalls that this option has been discussed in the HLGOR
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 147 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
51. Calls for the introduction of a carbon border adjustment tax own resource reflecting the form of import fees levied on goods manufactured in countries without domestic emission pricing systems of their owncarbon content of consumer goods sold in the single market, including goods imported into the single market such as a carbon border adjustment mechanism or a carbon added tax (CAT);
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 149 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
52. Underlines that a carbon border adjustment taxmechanism or a CAT, as a new own resource for the EU budget, should also have the effect of ensuring a level playing field in international trade and reducing the offshoring of production, while internalising the costs of climate change into the prices of imported goods; underlines that these proposals obtained the highest possible score in the parameters established by the HLGOR and are also totally in line with the criteria that should be met by new own resources;
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 159 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
54. Considers it essential that, when introducing environmental taxes, a financial mechanism be set up for the benefit of those Member States where the financial burden per citizen exceeds the EU average;deleted
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 171 #

2017/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 a (new)
61 a. Highlights that in 2016, assigned revenues to EU decentralised agencies such as fees and charges from industries and contributions from national budgets amounted to approximately EUR 1 billion, thereby providing a significant contribution to the Union budget; points to the ongoing study commissioned by the European Parliament Budgetary Committee on exploring ways to extend the scope of fee-financing; underlines that some agencies such as ACER, EBA, EIOPA, and ERA provide services to industries, but do not have the possibility to charge fees yet; asks the Commission to propose a consistent approach as regards fee-financing of agencies in the next MFF
2018/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to UN General Assembly Resolution 70/1, entitled ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’,
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 19 January 2017 on ‘A European Pillar of Social Rights’[1]
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to the ‘Challenges facing civil society organisations working on human rights in the EU’ report of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights,
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission and the Member States to introduce a fundamental reform of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) to prevent Brexit from having any negative effects on the level of funding earmarked for EU-wide cooperation programmes, in the fields of culture, education, youth and research, that have clearly demonstrated their European added value and enjoy lasting popularity among beneficiaries;
2017/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 10 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
– having regard to the EESC own- imitative opinion on the Financing of civil society organisations by the EU,
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the role of civil society in promoting transparency and uncovering corruption concerning EU funds is essential; whereas the same civil society organisations and their essential work in the field of fundamental values of the European Union enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union, as well as their crucial investigative work in the financial interest of the European Union are threatened in several Member States;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the Commission willas obliged to present its proposal for the future post-2020 MFF before 1 January2018 as stipulated in the Article 25 of the Council Regulation No 1311/2013laying down the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for the years 2014-2020 and whereas the Commission will now present its package of proposals on the post-2020 MFF, including future own resources, only in May 2018, which is expected to be followed shortly afterwards by draft legislative proposals for the financial programmes and instruments;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 34 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the long-term challenges posed by the integration of refugees and migrants into European society for new arrivals and host societies, underlines the importance of cultural and educational programmes in this regard, and calls for long-term and coordinated investments through current and future Erasmus+, Creative Europe and Europe for Citizens programmes to support Member States in their efforts, while mainstreaming this support for cultural and educational programmes in other EU funds for integration such as the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF);
2017/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 41 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the discussion about the next MFF as an opportunity to prepare the ground for a stronger and more sustainable Europe through one of its most tangible instruments, the Union budget; strongly insists that the new MFF does not reproduce the current insufficient financing for the main political priorities of the EU, thus being in contradiction with the Treaty provision requiring the Union to pursue its objectives as defined in art 3 TUE by appropriate means; in contrast, calls for a new quality of the MFF and for adequate resources providing for sustainable development, social progress and better life for citizens; believes that the next MFF should be embedded in a broader strategy and narrative for the future of Europe;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 44 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for continuous investment in the current and future ET2020 framework, Erasmus+, Creative Europe and Europe for Citizens programmes to provide space for youth organisations to continue reaching out to young people and providing them with valuable competences and life-skills through lifelong learning, learner-centred and non-formal education and informal learning opportunities, particularly volunteering and youth work;
2017/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 47 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls for investing ten times more in the Erasmus+ Successor Programme for the next Multiannual Financial Framework cycle in order to reach out to many more young people and learners across Europe and achieve the full potential of the programme, supporting the call made by President Juncker in the State of the Union Speech, by several European leaders and by the Erasmusx10 campaign of a coalition of civil society organisations. The current Erasmus+ programme accounts for only 1,36% of the overall EU Budget 2014-2020 and will only benefit 4 million Europeans by the end of its implementation in 2020;
2017/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 57 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that the next MFF should build on the Union’s well- established policies and priorities, which aim at promoting peace, the fundamental values enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union, including democracy, the rule of law democracy and human rights, gender equality, at boosting welfare, long- term and sustainable economic growth, high-quality jobs, sustainable development and innovation, and at safeguarding equal opportunities and non-discrimination, at fostering economic, social and territorial cohesion, intercultural understanding as well as solidarity between Member States and citizens as set out in art 3 TUE; considers that these pillars are prerequisites for a properly functioning single market and Economic and Monetary Union as well as for reinforcing Europe’s position in the world; trusts that they are more relevant than ever for Europe’s future endeavours;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 67 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. recalls that adequate financing is essential for the realisation of the principles of the recently agreed European Pillar of Social Rights;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 69 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the next MFF should enable the Union to provide solutions and emerge strengthened from the crises of the decade: the economic and financial downturn, the phenomenon of migration and refugees, climate change and natural disasters, terrorism and instability, persistent poverty, increasing inequality, to name but a few; underlines that these global, cross-border challenges with domestic implications reveal the interdependency of our economies and societies, and point to the need for joint actions; stresses in this context the obligation to align the EU’s budgetary framework with the Sustainable Development Goals which provide a global roadmap for more sustainable, equitable and prosperous societies within planetary boundaries; recalls that all EU member states and the European Commission itself had signed up the SDG Declaration in November 2015
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 70 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the next MFF should enable the Union to provide solutions and emerge strengthened from the crises of the decade: the economic and financial downturn, rising inequalities, the phenomenon of migration and refugees, climate change and natural disasters, terrorism and instability, to name but a few; underlines that these global, cross-border challenges with domestic implications reveal the interdependency of our economies and societies, and point to the need for joint actions;believes that the next MFF should address the challenge of the digital transformation of European society and economy and help citizens, businesses and public administrations to benefit from it; underlines that these global, cross-border challenges with domestic implications reveal the interdependency of our economies and societies, and point to the need for joint actions; believes in this context that the newt MFF should develop new tools aiming to anticipate and accompany structural mutations, namely in branches undergoing industrial restructuring.
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 77 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the next MFF should enable the Union to provide solutions and emerge strengthened from the crises of the decade: the economic and financial downturn, youth unemployment, raising poverty and inequalities, the phenomenon of migration and refugees, climate change and natural disasters, terrorism and instability, to name but a few; underlines that these global, cross-border challenges with domestic implications reveal the interdependency of our economies and societies, and point to the need for joint actions;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 81 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that the elimination of inequality between women and men is vital for the creation of a more inclusive Europe, as well as a more sustainable and economically secure European Union; underlines that closing the gender gaps prevalent in our societies would see an increase in the number of jobs benefiting both women and men, and have a positive knock on effect on GDP per capita;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 90 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights that the proclamation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the commitment from EU institutions and Member States to ensure a more Social Europe should be supported by adequate financial resources, including through EU funding instruments.
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 95 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls, therefore, for continuous support for existing policies, in particular the long-standing EU policies enshrined in the Treaties, namely the common agricultural and fisheries policies, and the cohesion policy because they bring the tangible benefits of the European project to EU citizens; rejects any attempt to renationalise these policies, as this would neither reduce the financial burden on taxpayers and consumers, nor achieve better results, but would instead hamper growth and the functioning of the single market while widening the disparities between territories and economic sectors; intends to secure the same level of funding for the EU-27 for these policies in the next programming period while further improving their added valueeffectiveness and simplifying the procedures associated with them;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 105 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that the policies for combating poverty and social exclusion have been significantly weakened by the policy of budgetary constraints, urges for continuation of these policies with adequate resources under the next MFF in order to achieve their targets and to lead to tangible results;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 108 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that Europe should offer prospects to the younger generation as well as to the future-oriented undertakings that make the EU more successful in the global arena ; emphasizes in this context the importance of Creative Europe; is determined to substantially scale up twohree of its flagship programmes, namely the Research Framework Programme and, Erasmus+ and the programme Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), which cannot satisfy the very high demand involving top quality applications with their current means and which fundamentally contribute to EU socioeconomic and territorial cohesion, as well as to sustainable mobility; calls also for progress to be made in the fight against youth unemployment and in support for social economy enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises by equipping the successor programmes of the Youth Employment Initiative and the programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) with greater financial means;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 109 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that Europe should offer prospects to the younger generation as well as to the future-oriented undertakings that make the EU more successful in the global arena in a non-discriminatory way; is determined to substantially scale up two of its flagship programmes, namely the Research Framework Programme and Erasmus+, which cannot satisfy the very high demand involving top quality applications with their current means; calls also for progress to be made in the fight against youth unemployment and in support for small and medium-sized enterprises by equipping the successor programmes of the Youth Employment Initiative and the programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME) with greater financial means; and by ensuring that young people coming from a disadvantaged socio-economic background will be provided non- discriminatory access to these funding opportunities;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 118 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Union to assume its role in twohree emerging policy areas with internal and external dimensions, which have appeared in the course of the current MFF: on the one hand, by develop– by developing and funding a comprehensive asylum, migration and integration policy and addressing the root causes of migration and displacement in third countries and on the other hand, by providing security to European citizens and promoting stability abroad, notably by pooling research efforts and capabilities in the area of defence; on the other hand, promoting stability and safeguarding human rights abroad notably by building capacity in conflict prevention and mediation; – by promoting stability and safeguarding human rights abroad notably by building capacity in conflict prevention and mediation, and development of the adequate infrastructures and logistic capacities which guarantee the needed mobility – by pooling research efforts and capabilities in the area of defence, stresses that actions taken in this areas should not come at the expense of EU’s development policies, preventing diversion of ODA from its main objective of poverty eradication
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 136 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights that the future framework is expected to integrate two new types of financial support featuring prominently on the Union’s economic agenda, namely the continuation of the investment support schemes, such as the European Fund for Strategic Investment, which should be continued and not financed to the expense of other EU programmes and the development of a fiscal capacity for the euro area and of financial stabilisation functions, including possibly through the proposed European Monetary Fund;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 139 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines that, as a first step, the specific euro-area budgetary capacity should be part of the Union budget, counted over and above the ceilings of the multiannual financial framework, without prejudice of the other MFF programmes, and should be financed by euro-area and other participating members via a source of revenue to be agreed between participating Member States and considered to be assigned revenue and guarantees; once in a steady state, the fiscal capacity could be financed through genuine own resources, following the recommendations of the Monti report on the future financing of the EU
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 156 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Is convinced that, unless the Council agrees to significantly increase the level of its national contributions to the EU budget, the introduction of new genuine EU own resources remains the only option for adequately financing the next MFF;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 165 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Points out, in this context, that the full implementation of political decisions and initiatives taken by the European Council is possible only if the necessary funding is ensured, and underlines that any other approach undermines the sincerity of the Union budget and the citizen´s trust;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 185 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges, however, that the timing of the next European Parliament elections in spring 2019, given that the current MFF runs until December 2020, does not allow for a 5+5 solution to be implemented immediately, as no satisfactory alignment of the different cycles would be achieved; takes the view, therefore, that the next MFF should be set for a period of seven years (2021-2027), including a mandatory revision, by way of a transitional solution to be applied for one last timemid-term revision which will allow for a swift and efficient review and update of EU support;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 215 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
37. Considers that the use of the EGF, providing EU solidarity and support to workers losing their jobs as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns arising from globalisation or as a result of the global economic and financial crisis, has not lived up to expectations and needs to be improved in order to refocus on the purpose it was originally intended, to improve its coordination with the structural funds, and to integrate its activation within a structuring, long-term strategy ; points out, inter alia, that the procedures for implementing support from the EGF are too time- consuming and cumbersome; believes that a revised EGF should be endowed with at least an identical annual allocation under the new MFF; is moreover convinced that the scope of the EGF should be widened to encompass workers losing their jobs as a result of structural changes in the production patterns due to the need to fight against climate changes and to implement the COP21 objectives
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 222 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Notes that different rules currently apply in relation to the time span for the carrying over of unspent appropriations for each MFF special instrument; considers that these should be harmonised, so as to enable a single N+1 rule to apply to all of these instruments; after N+1, the unspent appropriations should feed a special reserve for the MFF special instruments
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 237 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Calls, to this end, for a special reserve to be established on the revenue and on the expenditure side of the EU budget, which will be progressively filled up by all types of unforeseen other revenue; considers that this reserve should be deployed in order to cover additional payment needs, especially those linked to the mobilisation of the Global Margin for Commitments or the MFF special instruments;to respond to additional financial needs in the EU budget
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 239 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Agrecknowledges that the search for European added value should be one of the main principles guiding the EU institutions when deciding about the type of spending in the next MFF; poinis a fundamental question to be addressed, and agrees that the Union budget should serve, inter alia, as a tool for achieving the Treaty objectives and providing for European public goods; points out, however, the multi-faceted character of the concept of European added value and its multiple interpretations, and warns against any attempt to use its definition to call into question the relevance of EU policies and programmes on purely quantitative or short-term economic considerations; believes that there is a clear added value when an action at European level: – goes further than national, regional or local efforts cout, however, the existence of multiple interpretations of the concept and calls for a clear definition of the criteria thereof that should take territorial specificities into account; ld (spillover effect); – incentivises actions at national, regional or local level to fulfil EU Treaty objectives which would not otherwise be realised; – supports actions that can only be financed by pooling resources at EU level because of their very high financing requirements; or – contributes to the establishment and support of peace and stability in the EU’s neighbourhood and beyond; encourages the Commission to further develop the concept of European added value, while taking into account territorial specificities such as geographical insularity and remoteness;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 249 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
45. Notes the reference to the notion of European added value presented in several Commission documents; reiterates the list of parameters identified by Parliament in its resolution6 in this context; recalls that the EU’s resources should be used to finance European public goods as well as to act as a catalyst in providing incentives for Member States at all administrative levels to take action in order to fulfil Treaty objectives and to attain common EU goals which would not be realised otherwise; agrees that the EU budget should be used to finance actions that can benefit the EU as a whole, which cannot be ensured efficiently by any single Member State alone and that can offer better value for money compared to actions taken solely at national, regional or local level; __________________ 6against this background, expects Member states to refrain from following a “juste retour” logic that takes into account only national interests in the negotiations on the next MFF; __________________ 6 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0401. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0401.
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 256 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Considers that better spending, i.e. the efficient and non-discriminatory use of every single euro of the EU budget, can be achieved not only by directing EU resources towards actions with the highest European added value and the greatest increase in the performance of the EU’s policies and programmes, but also by achieving greater synergies between the EU budget and the national budgets, and by ensuring the tangible improvement of the spending architecture;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 260 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
47. Calls for a genuine simplification of the EU budgetary system in the next MFF with the aim to ease absorption by possible recipients; underlines, in particular, the need to reduce overlaps between instruments that serve similar types of actions, for example in the areas of innovation, SMEs or transport, and the necessity of eliminating the competition which exists between different forms and sources of funding, in order to ensure maximum complementarity and to provide for a coherent financial framework;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 261 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Stresses the need to improve the strategic coherence of the EU budget which should be achieved by reviewing the existing instruments in order to identify the best ways of delivering the European objectives and thus eliminate unnecessary overlaps; this will facilitate clearer communication of the EU priorities to the citizens, ensure better spending of EU resources and create a sound basis for a genuine simplification and harmonisation of rules;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 262 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 b (new)
47b. Stresses the need to improve the strategic coherence of the EU budget which should be achieved by reviewing the existing instruments in order to identify the best ways of delivering the European objectives in line with European Added Value and thus eliminate unnecessary overlaps; this will facilitate clearer communication of the EU priorities to the citizens, ensure better spending of EU resources and create a sound basis fora genuine simplification and harmonisation of rules
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 279 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
52. Questions the justification and added value of establishing instruments outside the Union budget; considers that decisions to set up or maintain such instruments are in reality driven by attempts to conceal the real financial needs and to bypass the constraints of the MFF and own resources ceilings; deplores that they often also result in bypassing Parliament in its triple responsibility as legislative, budgetary and control authority and lead to less transparency towards the general public and beneficiaries;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 284 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
54. Considers also that, when a certain share of off-budget operations is deemed necessary to achieve certain specific objectives, for example through the use of financial instruments or trust funds, these should be kept at a limited level and duration, be fully transparent, and backed by strong decision- making and accountability provisions;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 288 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
56. Recalls the build-up of a backlog of unpaid bills at the end of the previous MFF that spilled over into the current one, reaching an unprecedented peak of EUR 24.7 billion at the end of 2014, mostly in the field of cohesion policy, due to the late take-off of the previous programmes, under-budgeting and insufficient payment ceilings; regrets that the focus on the absorption of this backlog linked to the 2007-2013 period resulted in deliberate efforts to delay the start of some of the 2014-2020 programmes and has contributed to the opposite trend of under- execution in the 2016 and 2017 budgets; asks the Commission and the Member States to come up with concrete measures to accelerate the implementation of the 2014-2020 programmes, and warns against a repetition of the payment crisis in the transition between two MFFs; invites national finance ministers of all Member states to attend the format of regular payments meetings between the three EU institutions, in order to have a fruitful discussion on possible measures to improve the implementation of programs under shared management;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 298 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
60. Recognises the potential of financial instruments to increase the economic and political impact of the Union budget; highlights, however, that they can be applied only for revenue-generating projects and thein case of suboptimal investment condition or market failure fore constitute only a complementary rather than an alternative form of funding as compared to grants, as some projects can be financed only through subsidies financially viable investment; recalls that they should not aim at replacing already existing public schemes or private funding;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 305 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
62. Calls on the Commission to simplify and harmonise the rules governing the use of financial instruments in the next MFF in order to maximise their efficient application; considers the option oftakes note that the Commission may propose a single fund that would integrate financial instruments at EU level that are centrally managed under such programmes as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Horizon 2020, COSME, Creative Europe and the Employment and Social Innovation programme (EaSI) on the one hand and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) on the other, a proposal to be discussed further; is of the opinion that such an umbrella solution should provide for a clear structure for the choice of different types of financial instruments for different policy areas and types of act; warns that such a proposal would need thorough discussions; underlines, however, that such a fund could never integrate financial instruments managed by Member States under cohesion policy;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 323 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 65
65. Believes, therefore, that the current presentation of the headings requires some improvements, but is against any unjustified radical changes; proposes, as a result, the following structure for the MFF post-2020; Heading 1: A stronger and sustainable economy Including programmes and instruments supporting: under direct management: - research and innovation - -digital transformation of European society and economy industry, entrepreneurship and - small and medium-sized enterprises - large-infrastructure projects - - transport, digitalisation, energy - -energy, space environment and climate change -mitigation and adaptation - agriculture and rural development - - maritime affairs and fisheries - - horizontal (financial) instruments - supporting investments in Europe (possible umbrella financial instrument at EU level, incl. EFSI) Heading 2: Stronger cohesion and solidarity in Europe Including programmes and instruments supporting: - economic, social and territorial - cohesion (under shared management):  investments in innovation, research, digitalisation, reindustrialisa transition, SMEs, transport, climate change adaptation and mitigation, energy and environment employment, education, social affairs and  social inclusion -, capacity building education, youth and life-long learning - -democracy, rule of law, fundamental rights culture, citizenship and - communication - health and food safety - - asylum, migration and integration, - justice and consumers - support to and coordination with national administrations - gender equality Heading 3: Stronger responsibility in the world Including programmes and instruments supporting: - human rights, democracy and the rule of law - international cooperation and development - neighbourhood - enlargement - humanitarian aid - trade - gender equality - contribution to EU trust funds and external relations facilities Heading 4: Security, peace and stability for all Including programmes and instruments supporting: - security - cybersecurity - crisis response and stability - common foreign and security policy - defence Heading 5: An efficient administration at the service of Europeans - financing EU staff - financing the buildings and equipment of EU institutions
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 341 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68
68. Believes that the next MFF should see a greater concentration of budgetary resources in areas that demonstrate a clear European added value and as much as possible stimulate an even economic growth, competitiveness and employment across all the regions of the EU; stresses, in this context, the importance of research and innovation in creating a sustainable, world-leading, knowledge-based economy, and regrets that, due to the lack of adequate financing, only a small proportion of high- quality projects in this field has received EU funding under the current MFF;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 342 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68
68. Believes that the next MFF should see a greater concentration of budgetary resources in areas to promote sustainable development and decent jobs that demonstrate a clear European added value and stimulate economic growth, competitiveness and employment; stresses, in this context, the importance of research and innovation in creating a sustainable, world-leading, knowledge-based economy, and regrets that, due to the lack of adequate financing, only a small proportion of high- quality projects in this field has received EU funding under the current MFF;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 348 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69
69. Calls, therefore, for a substantial increase in the overall budget earmarked for the FP9 programme in the next MFF that should be set at a level of at least EUR 120 billion; considers this level to be appropriate for securing Europe’s global competitiveness, scientific and industrial leadership, for responding to societal challenges, and for helping to achieve the EU’s climate goals and the Sustainable Development Goals;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 355 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70
70. Calls, furthermore, for a greater focus on implementing research and innovation through joint undertakings and for supporting investment in key technologies to close the investment gap in innovation; emphasises that the increase in funds must be coupled with a simplification of funding procedures; welcomes the Commission’s efforts in this respect and insists that these should continue under the next programming period; together with efforts to introduce mechanisms ensuring balanced participation of stakeholders from all Member States;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 365 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
71. Stresses that SMEs and micro- enterprises, including social economy enterprises, are key drivers of economic growth, innovation and employment and recognises their important role in ensuring the recovery and boosting of a sustainable EU economy; recalls that there are more than 20 million SMEs in the EU and that they account for 99 % of all businesses; considers that improving access to finance for SMEs should continue to remain an important policy objective for the next MFF and calls, therefore, for a doubling of the COSME programme’s financial envelope in order for it to correspond to the actual needs of the EU economy and the significant demand for participation;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 376 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72
72. Reiterates its strong commitment to EFSI that aims at mobilising EUR 500 billion in new investment in the real economy under the current MFF; believinvites, that EFSI has already delivered a powerful and targeted boost to economic sectors that are conducive to sustainable growth and jobs; welcomes, therefore, the Commission’s intention to puterefore, the Commission to overcome the shortcomings of EFSI implementation in its first stage and to improve it when putting forward a legislative proposal for the continuation and improvement of this investment scheme under the new MFF in order to boost its role as an important instrument for decreasing structural inequalities and enhancing convergence and cohesion; stresses that any legislative proposal should be based on the conclusions of a Commission review and independent evaluation;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 377 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72 a (new)
72a. Is of the view that the next MFF should better reflect the political priority given to the digital transformation of the European society and economy; calls for investment in essential technologies and infrastructures, in innovation and research as well as in digital skills with a view to maintain and further enhance EU’s competitiveness and to improve the quality of life of our citizens; believes that more support should be directed to cross- border initiatives of critical importance for Europe such as cybersecurity capacity, development and access to Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and High Performance Computing technologies;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 385 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
73. Insists on the importance of the MFF for sectors relying on long-term investment, such as the transport sector; highlights that the transport infrastructures are the backbone of the single market and the basis for sustainable growth and job creation; notes that accomplishing a single European transport area connected to neighbouring countries requires major transport infrastructure especially in peripheral and less developed regions and must be treated as a key priority in terms of thefor EU’s competitiveness and for economic, social and territorial cohesion, including for peripheral and insular areas; considers, therefore, that the next MFF should provide for sufficient funding for projects that contribute in particular to the completion of the TEN-T core network and its corridors, which should be further extended; recognizes the importance of the Cohesion Fund in this regard and insists on its continuation in the new MFF; stresses that an updated and more effective CEF programme should cover all modes of transport and focus on interconnections and the completion of the network in peripheral areas while using common standards;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 405 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
75. Considers it essential to secure a sustainable and affordable energy supply in Europe; calls, therefore, for continuous support for investments ensuring the diversification of energy sources, increasing energy security and enhancing energy efficiency, including by CEF Energy; stresses in particular the importance of providing for comprehensive support, especially for carbon-intensive regions, energy transition, transition to a low-carbon economy, the modernisation of power generation and, improvement of cross- border interconnections and deployment of smart grids, carbon capture storage and utilisation technologies, and the modernisation of district heating; considers that the transformation of the energy sector in the light of the climate objectives should be supported by the creation of an Energy Transition Fund under the next MFF that would facilitate the structural changes in energy-intensive industries and carbon- intensive electricity production plants, and create incentives for low-carbon investments and innovative solutions;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 409 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 a (new)
75a. Emphasises the need for a European wide investment plan in favour of energy efficiency in light of the ambitious objectives the EU has set itself for 2030; is convinced that such an investment program would have a very positive effect in terms of job creation, affordable housing and fight against energy poverty ; is therefore convinced that the next MFF should encompass a visible and "easy to access" Energy Efficiency EU wide investment program that would enable local public authorities to get administrative and financial support to carry out energy efficiency plans in the housing and building sector;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 411 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 b (new)
75b. Considers that under the next MFF, the transition of the energy sector in the light of the climate objectives should be supported by the creation of a Just Transition Fund with the aim of supporting workers and communities adversely affected by this transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy; in this respect urges the Commission to set up a financing platform at Union level for this initiative, drawing lessons from the current experiences and ensuring sufficient additional resources to cover needs in the affected areas; furthermore stresses that this fund should focus on the creation of decent and sustainable jobs together with retraining and new skills in clean processes and technologies, and on enhancing social protection schemes, including active labour market policies;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 428 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
77. Affirms that the common agricultural policy is fundamental for food security and autonomy, the preservation of rural populations and environmental resources, sustainable development and the provision of high-quality and affordable food products for Europeans; points out that food requirements have increased, as has the need to develop environmentally friendly farming practices and the need to tackle climate change; underlines that the CAP is one of the most integrated policies and is mainly financed at EU level and, therefore, replaces national spending; adds that a higher priority to small-scale farmers should be established;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 451 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
78. Expects the global amount of direct payments to be kept intact under the next MFF, as they generate clear EU added value and strengthen the single market by avoiding distortions of competition between Member States; opposes any renationalisation and anyextension of national co- financing in that respect; stresses the fact that the new challenges need a sound financial allocation; stresses the need to increase funding in line with responses to the various cyclical crises in sensitive sectors, to create new instruments that can mitigate price volatility and to increase funding for Programmes of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI); concludes, therefore, that the CAP budget in the next MFF should be at least maintained at its current level for the EU-27;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 464 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
79. Stresses the socioeconomic and ecological importance of the fisheries sector, the ‘blue economy’ and their contribution to the sustainable food autonomy of the EU; points out that the common fisheries policy is an exclusive EU competence; emphasises, in this respect, the need to keep a specific, substantial, independent and accessible fisheries fund to implement this policy; calls, at least, for the level of financial appropriations dedicated to the fisheries sector under the current MFF to be maintained and, if new needs arise, to increase the financial appropriations for maritime affairs; warns about the possible negative impacts of a hard Brexit on this sector; notes that other financial instruments, in addition to non-repayable aid, could provide complementary financing possibilities;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 469 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80
80. Stresses the importance of the EU’s leading role in tackling climate change and its internal and external biodiversity commitments and goals; asks for appropriate financial resources to be provided to implement the Paris agreement and thorough climate mainstreaming of future EU spending; recalls that the next MFF should help the Union to achieve its 2030 climate and energy framework objectives; underlines that the EU should not finance projects and investments that are contrary to the achievement of these goals; especially asks to properly fund programmes safeguarding nature conservation, biodiversity and protecting the environment such as LIFE+ to be continued and strengthened;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 475 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80 a (new)
80a. Calls for measures to improve the protection of the EU’s traditional own revenue sources from fraud; calls to propose an EU action programme within the new Multiannual Financial Framework to contribute to the completion and financial sustainability of the customs European Information Systems;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 481 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
81. Stresses that cohesion policy post- 2020 should remain the main investment policy of the European Union in order to tackle complex socio-economic challenges covering all EU regions while concentrating the majority of the resources on the most vulnerable ones; believes that, beyond the goal of reducing the disparities between levels of development and enhancing convergence as enshrined in the Treaty, it should focus on the achievement of the broad EU political objectives and proposes, therefore, that under the next MFF, the three cohesion policy funds – the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Cohesion Fund – should concentrate mainly on providing support for innovation, digitalisation, reindustrialisa transition, SMEs, transport, climate change adaptation, employment and social inclusionand mitigation, environment, energy, infrastructuring, employment, education, including vocational education and training, social inclusion and capacity building, social inclusion and gender equality; recalls, in this context, the need for further integrated synergies in order to foster comprehensive, trans-sectorial strategies; calls, moreover, for a reinforced territorial cooperation component and an urban dimension for the policy and dedicated provisions for area with geographic specificities, such as rural, mountainous and remote areas;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 495 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81 a (new)
81a. Points out that Article 349 TFEU provides for specific access to structural funds for the outermost regions (ORs); calls, in this regard for ORs to be considered, under the next programming period, as 'least developed regions'; calls therefore, in the context of the next programming period, for the continuation of budget allocations to the ORs, of compensation of excess costs, and of all duly justified derogations intended to compensate them for their structural disadvantages;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 504 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 82
82. Considers maintaining the financing of cohesion policy post-2020 for the EU-27 at least at the level of the 2014- 2020 budget to be of the utmost importance; stresses that GDP should remain one of the parameters for the allocation of cohesion policy funds, but believes that it should be complemented by an additional set of social, environmental and demographic indicators to better take into account new types of inequalities between and within EU regions; supports, in addition, the continuation under the new programming period of the elements that rendered cohesion policy more modern and performance-oriented under the current MFF; calls for more synergies and complementarity between public investment policies by the Member States budgets and the Union budget and invites the Commission to assess ways to achieve that;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 520 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 82 a (new)
82a. Considers maintaining the designation of ´roma people´ as beneficiaries of both the ESF and the ERDF fund as vital, due to the lack of tangible progress in their socio-economic situation; emphasises the importance of clearly describing and explicitly excluding segregational practices from funding;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 522 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 82 b (new)
82b. Stresses the importance of ESF in providing funding opportunities to combat discrimination and promote gender equality at work;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 523 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83
83. Is strongly committed to the commitment arising from art 9 TFEU for the delivery of a Social Europe and the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, and points to the existing instruments contributing to these goals, notably the ESF, the Youth Employment Initiative, the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived, the EGF and EaSI; believes that they should be safeguarded in the next MFF; highlights that such implementation requires that social policies are properly financed, bearing in mind that, at present, expenditure on social matters is insufficient. Underlines the consequent need of increased funding of existing instruments contributing to these goals, notably the ESF, the Youth Employment Initiative, the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived, the EGF and EaSI; believes that they should be safeguarded and reinforced in the next MFF available to all Member States and reinforced as needed, including as regards education, training and life-long learning, active support to employment, protection from child poverty and socio- economic integration of refugees; reiterates its view that the social impact of economic adjustment within the euro area could be alleviated and upward economic and social convergence strengthened through adequate financing so as to avoid a further deterioration as regards inequalities and the growth potential of Member States and to cope with severe macroeconomic shocks while increasing the competitiveness and stability of Member States’ economies;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 528 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83
83. Is strongly committed to the delivery of Social Europe and the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, into the secondary legislation through binding sectorial measures and points to the existing instruments contributing to these goals, notably the ESF, the Youth Employment Initiative, the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived, the EGF and EaSI; believes that they should be safeguarded in the next MFF;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 529 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83
83. Is strongly committed to the delivery of Social Europe and the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, and points to the existing instruments contributing to these goals, notably the ESF, the Youth Employment Initiative, the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived, the EGF and EaSI; believes that they should be safeguardtrengthened in the next MFF;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 530 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83 a (new)
83a. Is deeply concerned regarding the particularly acute problem of child poverty afflicting up to 25 million children in the EU (over 26.4 % of the population aged 0 to 17 reaching almost 50 % in some Member States) belonging to families that suffer daily from lack of sufficient income and basic services, such as food supplies, housing, education and healthcare; reiterates its call on the Commission and all Member States for the establishment of a special fund dedicated to the Child Guarantee, placing children at the centre of expanding poverty alleviation policies and ensuring the corresponding resources for full implementation of the necessary policy measures, including helping parents to get out of social exclusion and unemployment through targeted interventions;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 536 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83 b (new)
83b. Highlights that the ESF in particular should expand its support to the development of social dialogue, namely by improving the capacity building of social partners including European sectoral and intersectoral levels and that this commitment should become compulsory for Member States in all the regions of the EU;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 537 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83 c (new)
83c. Considers that the allocation for the European Social Fund should be sufficiently increased so that it is able both to successfully meet the new challenges such as those connected with the timely implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, as well as to continue promoting the creation of decent jobs, skills development and gender equality, encouraging social investments in quality social services and the social economy, combating poverty, inequalities, discrimination and demographic change; insists that the autonomy of the ESF be maintained in order for it to further contribute to economic and social cohesion;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 546 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
84. Emphasises in particular the continuous need to fight unemployment and exclusion, especially among young people, and calls, therefore, for a doublingfull implementation of the EU Youth Guarantee, multiplying by six of the Youth Employment Initiative envelope in the next programming period; considers that and, making it accessible to all unemployed young people; underlines the need of an improved regulation in order to safeguard non-discriminatory participation in the programme for young people coming from a disadvantaged socio-economic background; expects Member states to do their utmost to implement corresponding policies; considers that alongside continued support for internal demand, investment to boost education and training, especially the development of digital skills, remains one of the top priorities of the EU;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 548 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
84. Emphasises in particular the continuous need to fight unemployment, especially among young people, and calls, therefore, for a doubling of the Youth Employment Initiative envelope in the next programming period; the Youth Employment Initiative should continue to target young people directly and should be transformed from a crisis instrument into a more permanent EU financing instrument for tackling youth unemployment, taking into account the financial commitment required to comprehensively tackle youth unemployment in the EU; considers that investment to boost education and training, especially the development of digital skills, remains one of the top priorities of the EU;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 552 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
84. Emphasises in particular the continuous need to fight unemployment, especially among young people, and calls, therefore, for a doubling of the Youth Employment Initiative envelope to be multiplied by six in the next programming period; considers that investment to boost education and training, especially the development of digital skills, remains one of the top priorities of the EU;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 553 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84 a (new)
84a. Recognises the European added value of having a comprehensive approach to youth policies at EU level; emphasises that a holistic approach to young people is conducive to social justice and competitiveness; notes that cooperation in the field of youth is a prerequisite for achieving other goals set by the EU and that therefore a youth perspective should be mainstreamed in programmes and instruments such as those for cohesion policy, external action, development cooperation and investment recognising the importance of monitoring spending on youth and of assessing the impact on youth when planning the spending of the budget in other fields;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 557 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
85. Expresses support for programmes in the areas of democracy, rule of law, fundamental rights, culture, education, media, youth, sports and, citizenship and civil society that have clearly demonstrated their European added value and enjoy lasting popularity among beneficiaries and without which it is not possible to develop a common European conscience; advocates, therefore, continuous investment in the Education and Training 2020 framework through the Erasmus+, Creative Europe and Europe for Citizens programmes in order to pursue reaching out people of all ages, and especially young people, to young people and providing them with valuable competences and life skills through lifelong learning, learner-centred and non-formal and informal education, as well as informal learning opportunities; calls in particular for at least tripling of the Erasmus+ envelope in the next MFF with the aim of reaching many more young people and learners across Europe,primarily those coming from a disadvantaged socio-economic background, and learners across Europe, beyond university students, with a particular attention to people with disabilities, enabling them to participate in the programme without their own resources and achieving the full potential of the programme; recommends, moreover, the continuation of the European Solidarity Corps and reiterates its support for strengthening the external dimension of the Erasmus+ and Creative Europe programmes; recommends setting up an internal European Democracy Fund for the strengthened support of civil society and NGOs working in the fields of democracy and human rights;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 559 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
85. Expresses support for programmes in the areas of culture, education, media, youth, sports and citizenship that have clearly demonstrated their European added value and enjoy lasting popularity among beneficiaries; advocates, therefore, continuous investment in the Education and Training 2020 framework through the Erasmus+, Creative Europe and Europe for Citizens programmes in order to pursue reaching out to young people and providing them with valuable competences and life skills through lifelong learning, learner-centred and non-formal education, as well as informal learning opportunities; calls in particular for a tripling of the Erasmus+ envelope in the next MFF with the aim of reaching many more young people, youth organisations and learners across Europe, and achieving the full potential of the programme; recommends, moreover, the continuation of the European Solidarity Corpsprogramme to continue reaching out to young people and providing them with valuable competences and life skills through lifelong learning, learner-centred and non-formal and informal learning opportunities, particularly volunteering and youth work; recommends, moreover, the continuing support to youth participation and youth mobility, volunteering, solidarity and youth work and reiterates its support for strengthening the external dimension of the Erasmus+ and Creative Europe programmes;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 567 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
85. Expresses support for programmes in the areas of culture, education, media, youth, sports and citizenship that have clearly demonstrated their European added value and enjoy lasting popularity among beneficiaries; advocates, therefore, continuous investment in the Education and Training 2020 framework through the Erasmus+, Creative Europe and Europe for Citizens programmes in order to pursue reaching out to young people and providing them with valuable competences and life skills through lifelong learning, learner-centred and non-formal education, as well as informal learning opportunities; calls in particular for a tripling ofto multiply the Erasmus+ envelope tenfold in the next MFF with the aim of reaching many more young people and learners across Europe, and achieving the full potential of the programme; recommends, moreover, the continuation of the European Solidarity Corps and reiterates its support for strengthening the external dimension of the Erasmus+ and Creative Europe programmes;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 572 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85 a (new)
85a. Stresses that gender equality is listed as Number 5 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, to be achieved by 2030; notes, however, that according to the 2015 Gender Equality Index published by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), the goal of gender equality in Europe is still far from being achieved; calls, therefore, for EU-funded programmes to include targeted actions with specific budget allocations on gender equality;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 575 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85 b (new)
85b. Believes that the next MFF should provide dedicated funding for non-formal education, volunteer-based activities in the field of European citizenship education for young people in primary and secondary schools, in vocational education and training schools, and any other learning centres, as this kind of activities plays a major role in ensuring that the EU is "taught" in numerous schools across Europe, raising the quality of European citizenship education overall, as well as indirectly fostering European identity and active civic engagement among young citizens;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 581 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86
86. Expects that in the post-2020 period, the European Union will move from crisis-management mode to a permanent, European policy in the field of asylum and migration; stresses that the actions in this field should be covered by a dedicated instrument, i.e. the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund; emphasises that the future fund, as well as the relevant Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies, must be equipped with an adequate level of funding for the whole of the next MFF to address the comprehensive challenges in this area; believes, furthermore, that the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) should be complemented by additional components tackling this issue under other policies, in particular by the cohesion funds and the instruments financing external actions, as no single tool could hope to address the magnitude and complexity of needs in this field; recognises, moreover, the importance of cultural, educational and sports programmes in integrating refugees and migrants into European society; asks the Commission to assess whether the role of European cities within the European asylum policy could be strengthened by introducing an incentive scheme that offers financial support for refugee accommodation and economic development directly to cities in return for receiving refugees and asylum seekers;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 585 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86
86. Expects that in the post-2020 period, the European Union will move from crisis-management mode to a permanent, European policy in the field of asylum and migration; stresses that the actions in this field should be covered by a dedicated instrument, i.e. the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund; emphasises that the future fund, as well as the relevant Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies, must be equipped with an adequate level of funding for the whole of the next MFF to address the comprehensive challenges in this area; believes, furthermore, that the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) should be complemented by additional components tackling this issue under other policies, in particular by the cohesion funds and the instruments financing external actions, as no single tool could hope to address the magnitude and complexity of needs in this field; recognises, moreover, the importance of cultural, educational, youth and sports programmes in integrating refugees and migrants into European society;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 589 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 87
87. Recognises the European added value of collaboration in addressing common public health threats; notes that no single Member State can tackle cross- border health challenges alone, and calls for the next MFF to reflect the EU’s responsibility to support Member States in reduceliminating growing health inequalities and discrimination in the field of healthcare; considers that, on the basis of the positive outcome of the ongoing actions in this field, the next MFF should include a robust next generation Health programme that addresses these issues on a cross-border basis; recalls that good health is a prerequisite for achieving other goals set by the EU and that policies in such fields as agriculture, environment, employment, social issues or inclusion also have an impact on the health of Europeans; calls, therefore, for the strengthening of health impact assessments and for cross- sectoral cooperation in the next MFF in this field;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 591 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 87 a (new)
87a. Stresses that gender mainstreaming is among the founding principles of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF); deplores, however, the absence of targeted actions on gender equality with specific budget lines despite reiterated calls from Member States to take into account the gender dimension within migration and asylum policies; stresses, therefore, the need to ensure that women have access to sexual and reproductive services and that special attention be paid to the specific needs of vulnerable persons including unaccompanied minors and other groups at risk, including the LGBTI community; who have suffered violence during times of conflict and migration;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 594 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 87 b (new)
87b. Believes that the internal aspect of the security of European citizens/residents, such as the right to live free from gender-based and interpersonal violence, has been neglected by the EU; therefore, is convinced that the next MFF should show the commitment of the union and provide solutions to safeguard the protection of all individuals from gender- based and interpersonal violence;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 603 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88
88. Stresses that the world is confronted with multiple challenges including conflicts, cyber-attacks, terrorism, radicalization, disinformation, natural disasters, climate change, increasing human rights violations, rising threats to democracy and the rule of law, poverty, and protracted crises; believes that the Union has a particular political and financial responsibility which is founded on rulehuman rights-based foreign policy, cooperation with partner countries, poverty eradication and crisis responseguided by the objectives set out in art 21 TEU, and in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the Agenda 2030;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 604 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88
88. Stresses that the world is confronted with multiple challenges including conflicts, cyber-attacks, terrorism, disinformation, natural disasters, climate change and environmental degradation, human rights violations and protracted crises; believes that the Union has a particular political and financial responsibility which is founded on rules- based foreign policy, cooperation with partner countries, poverty eradication and crisis response; believes, therefore, that it is necessary for the Union to increase funding to UNRWA;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 611 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88 a (new)
88a. Recognises the European added value of collaboration in addressing gender inequality; and calls for the next MFF to reflect the EU’s responsibility to reduce inequality between the sexes; deplores that most EU-funded programmes do not have specific targeted actions with specific budget allocations on gender equality; notes that gender equality should be recognised as a policy objective in the EU budget titles;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 613 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88 b (new)
88b. Recalls that the EU budget dedicated to EU external action has been constantly mobilised and reinforced, exhausting all available margins to tackle the multiplication of humanitarian and other emergencies around Europe; underlines the need for more flexible procedure to allow funding to be deployed more rapidly in reaction to unforeseen developments and crises; stresses however that greater flexibility should not come at the expense of aid effectiveness and aid predictability, or short-cutting parliamentary scrutiny and consultations with partner countries and civil society;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 614 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88 c (new)
88c. Recalls the importance of human rights defenders in securing human rights, democracy and the rule of law in the world; supports the continued provision of dedicated funding without decrease in this field, such as the EIDHR; insists that the promotion and protection of human rights and democracy, including support for civil society and human rights defenders, is a central strategic goal of the European Union, which is crucial to addressing these multiple interlinked global challenges;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 618 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 89
89. Emphasises that substantial additional funding is necessary for the Union to play its role in the framework of its global strategy and of its neighbourhood, development and enlargement policies; draws attention to the commitment by the EU and its Member States to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to increase their official development assistance (ODA) to 0.7 % of GDP by 2030; expects the next MFF to reflect the unprecedented needs of neighbourhood countries struggling with conflicts and the consequences of the challenges presented by migration and refugees, as well as the needs for humanitarian aid as a result of natural and manmade disasters;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 620 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 89 a (new)
89a. Recognises the need to provide extra resources to the most vulnerable who are disproportionately affected by said crises, including special attention be paid to the specific needs of women and girls, who are disproportionately more at risk of suffering from sexual violence and exploitation during times of conflict and crisis, and of unaccompanied minors and other groups at risk, including the LGBTI community;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 621 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 89 b (new)
89b. Recalls that EU Development Cooperation has as its primary objective the eradication of poverty as enshrined in article 208TFEU; calls for the next MFF to maintain the integrity of dedicated instruments for development and humanitarian aid in order to serve the interests of developing countries in line with internationally agreed development effectiveness principles; recalls EU commitments to allocate 20% of its ODA to social inclusion and human development, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, to reach 0,20 % of ODA to Least Developed Countries, to gender mainstreaming and to ensure that Policy Coherence for Development is respected throughout all EU policies;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 622 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 89 c (new)
89c. Calls for the next MFF to reflect the unprecedented needs for humanitarian aid, caused by natural and man-made disasters driven, inter alia, by climate change, through an increased allocation; underlines that humanitarian aid must be delivered according to the humanitarian principles enshrined in the Treaty and the European Consensus, and in a predictable, timely and flexible manner; calls for a separate instrument and an own budget line for humanitarian aid; draws the attention to the need to avoid any gap between commitment and payment appropriations for humanitarian aid;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 624 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 90
90. Is ready to consider a streamlined architecture of the external financing instruments, as long as the Commission and the High Representative clearly demonstrate the expected advantages of such changes such as enhanced coherence and democratic scrutiny, and provided that the specificities autonomy and objectives of the underlying Union policies, in particular EU Development Cooperation and Humanitarian aid are respected; notes that such architecture should include a budgetised EDF, a more transparent incorporation of trust funds and facilities guided by the key principles of democratic ownership and development effectiveness, as well as a possible continuation of the External Investment Plan based on its evaluation demonstrating its development additionality and human rights, social and environmental impact; could consider, as part of an overall increase in the external financing instruments, a larger unallocated reserve aimed at increasing in-built flexibility, but stresses that this should not be achieved at the expense of long-term geographic and thematic priorities; in addition, considers that the streamlined architecture calls for proper check and balances and transparency, including an enhanced strategic policy input and scrutiny of implementation by the EP.
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 627 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 90 a (new)
90a. Notes that development assistance can play an important role in the area of migration tackling the causes of forced displacement and enhancing the benefits of migration and mobility for development; considers, however, that ODA should not be used to cover in-donor refugee costs, the externalisation of migration policies outside EU borders or the costs of returns and readmission to countries of origin; rejects the idea of conditionality of aid based on border control, management of migratory flows or readmission agreements as the basis of cooperation with third countries;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 634 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 90 b (new)
90b. Notes the potential role of ODA to facilitate the mobilisation of financing for development from other sources, private and public, domestic and international; supports the EU’s effort at stimulating private investment through blending grants and loans and providing guarantees; stresses, however, that private sector engagement shall abide by strong transparency and accountability standards, bringing in measurable and additional development impact with solid social, environmental and human rights safeguards in place;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 635 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 90 c (new)
90c. Reiterates its unequivocal call for continued and increased EU support and funding for CSOs as development actors in their own right, and for their full and free involvement in political dialogue as well as in programming and implementation across EU cooperation instruments;[
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 638 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 91
91. Believes that a new heading dedicated to ‘Security, peace and stability for all’ would be a demonstration of the priority given by the Union to this emerging policy responsibility, acknowledge its specificity, and achieve consistency between its internal including the protection of individuals from gender- based and interpersonal violence and external dimensions;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 643 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 92
92. Stresses that the level and mechanisms of funding in the field of internal security should be stepped up from the outset and for the entire duration of the next MFF in order to avoid systematic recourse to the flexibility provisions of the MFF every year; calls for sufficient resources to be provided to law enforcement agencies (Europol, Eurojust and Cepol) and for the European Agency for the operational management of large- scale IT systems (eu-LISA) to be endowed with the means to implement and manage its new responsibilities; underlines the role of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights in understanding and responding to the phenomena of radicalisation, marginalisation, hate speech and hate crime and stresses the importance of social cohesion and social justice as well as the social inclusion of all people in Europe - also stipulated in the European Pillar of Social Rights - to counteract these phenomena;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 644 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 92
92. Stresses that the level and mechanisms of funding in the field of internal security, including cybersecurity, should be stepped up from the outset and for the entire duration of the next MFF in order to avoid systematic recourse to the flexibility provisions of the MFF every year; calls for sufficient resources to be provided to law enforcement agencies (Europol, Eurojust and Cepol) and for the European Agency for the operational management of large- scale IT systems (eu- LISA) to be endowed with the means to implement and manage its new responsibilities; underlines the role of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights in understanding and responding to the phenomena of radicalisation, marginalisation, hate speech and hate crime and fighting xenophobia, religious integrism, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 668 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 95
95. Considers that a strong, efficient and high quality public administration is indispensable to the delivery of Union policies and to rebuild trust and strengthen dialogue with citizenvil society organisations and citizens at all levels; underlines the role of the institutions made up by democratically elected members in that respect; recalls that, according to the Court of Auditors, the EU institutions, bodies and agencies have implemented the 5 % reduction in staff as set out in their establishment plans; takes the view that they should not be subject to a further horizontal reduction approach of this kind; expresses its fierce opposition towards a repetition of the so-called redeployment pool for agencies;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 678 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 97
97. Recalls that the adoption of the MFF Regulation requires Parliament’s consent; stresses, moreover, that Parliament and Council are two equal arms of the budgetary authority in the adoption of the annual EU budget, while the sectoral legislation setting up the vast majority of EU programmes, including their financial envelopes, is decided under the ordinary legislative procedure; expects, therefore, a decision-making procedure on the next MFF that safeguards Parliament’s role and prerogatives as set out in the Treaties; points to the possibility of switching from unanimity to qualified majority voting for the adoption of the forthcoming MFF Regulation, by using the provisions of Article 312(2) of the TFEU;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 681 #

2017/2052(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 99 a (new)
99a. Considers that the timetable proposed by the Commission, whereby the legislative proposals for the sectoral regulations will be presented after the MFF proposal is issued, will distort the political debate as the negotiations will address the amounts first, and the policy priorities for the EU only at a later stage;
2018/02/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Expresses its political support for the establishment of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) and welcomes the legislative proposal put forward in this regard by the Commission; considers, however, that, pending a decision on the financing of the ESC and the adoption of the relevant regulation under the ordinary legislative procedure, no financial provision should be entered for this purpose in the 2018 Budget in accordance with Article 54(1) of the Financial Regulation; decides, therefore, that relevant appropriations and redeployments, entered by the Commission in the Draft Budget 2018 (DB), should be for the moment reversed, as the decision on the 2018 Budget should not prejudge in any way the outcome of the legislative negotiations; remains fully committed to integrate the decision on ESC financing in next year’s budget immediately via an amending budget, in case the negotiations on the relevant regulation are not concluded before the end of the 2018 budgetary procedure;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 35 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that, while at present the peak of the migratory and refugee crisihallenges seems to have passlightly decreased, the Union must stand ready to respond to any unforeseenfurther future event in this area; therefore urges the Commission to continuously monitor the adequacy of allocations under Heading 3 and make full use of all available instruments under the current MFF to respond in a timely manner to any unforeseen event that might require additional funding; decides therefore to reinforce in a limited manner the Asylum Migration and, the Integration Fund and the Internal Security Fund and the European Asylum and Support Office (EASO) to provide the adequate financial and human resources; notes, once again, that the Heading 3 ceiling is vastly insufficient to provide for appropriate funding for the internal dimension of the migration and refugee crisihallenges as well as other priority programmes, such as the culture and citizenship programmes;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that Heading 3 has been largely mobilised in recent years to address challenges arising from the migratory and refugee crisis and that such actions should continue for as long as needed; insists however that in the light of recent security concerns across the Union, funding under that heading should also pay particular attention to measures which will lead to enhancing security of Union citizens; decides for this reason to reinforce agencies in the field of Justice and Home Affairs which due to increased workload and additional tasks, have been facing shortage of staff and funding in the past yearshallenges and that such actions should continue for as long as needed;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 44 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underlines that in the light of recent security concerns across the Union, funding under Heading 3 should also pay attention to measures which will lead to enhancing security of Union citizens; decides for this reason to reinforce agencies in the field of Justice and Home Affairs which due to increased workload and additional tasks, have been facing shortage of staff and funding in the past years;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 46 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates that part of the solution to the migratory and refugee crisihallenges as well as to the security concerns of Union citizens lie in addressing the root causes of migration and devoting sufficient financial means to external instruments that aim at tackling issues such as poverty, lack of employment, education and economic opportunities, instability, conflict and climate change; is of the opinion that the Union should make an optimal use of financial means under Heading 4 which proved to be insufficient to equally address all external challenges, considering that the resources are clearly insufficient and should be increased in a more organic way;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 54 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets that, while preparing its position, Parliament has not been sufficiently informed about the budgetary impact of a possible political decision to extend the Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRT); reiterates its longstanding position that new initiatives shall not be financed to the detriment of existing EU external projects; calls therefore on the Commission, in the event of the prolongation of the FRT, to propose its financing through fresh means; notes that the Heading 4 ceiling is vastly insufficient to provide a sustainable and effective response to the current external challenges, including the migration and refugee crisis; phenomenon;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 57 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Concludes that, for the purpose of adequately financing all pressing needs, and considering the very tight MFF margins in 2018, all means available in the MFF Regulation in terms of flexibility will need to be deployed; expects that the Council will share this approach and that an agreement will easily be reached in conciliation, allowing the Union to rise to the occasion and effectively respond to the challenges ahead; underlines that the constant deviation of the original programming under the current MFF each budgetary year advocate in favour of an upward adjustment of the ceilings in the MFF post-2020;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 62 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Underlines that the constant deviation of the original programming under the current MFF advocates in favour of an upward adjustment of all headings ceilings in the MFF post-2020;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 78 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the importance of stimulating cooperative defence research in Europe for addressing key capability shortfalls at a time when international developments increasingly require Europe to step up its efforts on defence; fully supports the increased allocation for the Preparatory Action on defence research; reiterates, nevertheless, its longstanding position that new initiatives shouldall be financed through fresh appropriations and not ato the expensedetriment of existing EU programmes;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 94 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Notes that, while the number of migrant crossings on the Central and Eastern Mediterranean routes into the Union fell in the first eight months of 2017, pressure on the Western Mediterranean route remains high; is of the opinion that additionalincreased funding is needed to fully cover the needs of the Union in the field of asylum and migration, notably through the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund to support Members States in improving integration measures and practices for those in need of international protection, especially unaccompanied minors, and, where necessary, carrying out return operations for those not entitled to protection while fully respecting the principle of non-refoulement sound return operations; in this context also insists that the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) will be equipped with adequate, increased financial and human resources to allow the agency to fulfil its assigned tasks and deliver the best possible results;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 97 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Is in favour of the creation of a new budget line for a Research and Rescue Fund to support Member States in their obligations under international maritime law; asks the Commission to present a legislative proposal to set up such an EU Research and Rescue Fund;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 100 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Is convinced that, in order to effectively tackle security concerns of Union citizens, the budget of the Internal Security Fund must be boostedneeds additional funds to equip the Member States better in the fight against terrorism, cross-border organised crime, and radicalisation and cybercrime; underlines, in particular, that sufficient resources must be provided for reinforcing security infrastructures and boosting information- sharing between law enforcement agencies and national authorities, including through improving the interoperability of information systems;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 107 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Reiterates its conviction that it is time to boost funding for important EU programmes in the areas of culture and citizenship, in particular Creative Europe and Europe for Citizens and, which have a key role in supporting cultural and creative industries, as well as participatory citizenship, especially in view of the European elections in 2019; reiterates that all institutions must honour the political agreement found on the 2018 funding for the European Year of Cultural Heritage by providing sufficient appropriations for it through Creative Europe’s Culture sub- programme, in the absence of a separate budget line for the Year;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 108 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Is in favour of increased transparency of and visibility for the Daphne objective of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship programme, as a key Union tool in combatting all forms of violence against children, young people, women, LGBTI people and other at-risk groups; supports setting up a European monitoring centre on gender-based violence within the European Institute for Gender Equality;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 110 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
37. Reinforces Heading 3 by EUR 108,8 million in commitment appropriations above the Commission’s proposal, excluding pilot projects and preparatory actions, and proposes to finance these reinforcements by a further mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 111 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Stresses once again that the Union’s external action is faced with ever growing funding needs which greatly exceed the current size of Heading 4 as well as the related margin ; considers that the mobilisation of the Union budget to respond to the migration challenge will continue to require dynamic responses in the coming years; stresses that an ad hoc one-year increase, such as that in 2017, cannot be considered sufficient in view of the complex challenges that the Union is facing and the urgent need for stronger Union external presence in today’s global world;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 112 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
39. Is of the opinion that priority should be given to the Union’s immediate neighbours and to measures aimed at tackling the main issues they are facing, namely the migratory and refugee crisisphenomenon and corresponding humanitarian challenges in the Southern Neighbourhood, and the Russian aggression in the Eastern Neighbourhood; believes that stability and prosperity of the EU Neighbourhood are beneficial to both the concerned regions and to the Union as a whole; reiterates that supporting countries which are implementing association agreements with the Union is pivotal to facilitating political and economic reforms, but stresses that such support should apply as long as those countries meet the eligibility criteria, especially as regards the rule of law and enforcing democratic institutions; therefore decides to increase resources for the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI), for the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) and for Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA); stresses the importance of the role that Europe plays at global level in eradicating poverty and bringing development in the most deprived regions of the globe, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals; therefore, allocates additional financial resources to the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI) and Humanitarian Aid; reminds that, since a consistent share of migrants crossing the |Mediterranean Sea is coming from Sub- Saharan Africa, Union support in this region is the key for tackling the root causes of migration;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 113 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
39. Is of the opinion that priority should be given to the Union’s immediate neighbours and to measures aimed at tackling the main issues they are facing, namely the migratory and refugee crisis and corresponding humanitarian challenges in the Southern Neighbourhood, and the Russian aggression in the Eastern Neighbourhood; believes that stability and prosperity of the EU Neighbourhood are beneficial to both the concerned regions and to the Union as a whole; reiterate its call to increase support to UNRWA to cope with growing needs, in order to achieve EU’s stated objective to promote development and stability in the region and support the resilience and staying power of Palestine refugees; reiterates that supporting countries which are implementing association agreements with the Union is pivotal to facilitating political and economic reforms, but stresses that such support should apply as long as those countries meet the eligibility criteria, especially as regards the rule of law and enforcing democratic institutions; therefore decides to increase resources for the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI), for the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) and for Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA);
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 120 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
42. Is of the opinion that in order to adequately tackle disinformation campaigns, especially those coming from the Russian Federation, and to promote an objective image of the Union outside its borders, additional financial means are needed; calls therefore to step up funding to counter disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks; decides therefore to increase resources for strategic communication actions to be carried out in the Southern and Eastern Neighbourhood as well as in the Western Balkans;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 123 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43 a. Stresses the importance of election observation missions in strengthening democratic institutions and building public confidence in electoral processes, which in return promote peace-building and stability; emphasizes the need to ensure sufficient financial resources for this objective;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 124 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 b (new)
43 b. Points out that DCI funding shall not be redeployed in order to finance the new Capacity Building for Security and Development (CBSD) initiative under the IcSP; deplores the draft budget proposal to redeploy EUR 7,5 million from the DCI to the CBSD and stresses the urgent need to find alternative solutions to fill this gap;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 133 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Considers that Council’s cuts do not reflect the real needs and therefore restoresus jeopardise the already significantly rationalised administrative expenditure; restores therefore the DB for all Commission administrative expenditure, including administrative and research support expenditure in Headings 1 to 4;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 137 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
47. Decides, in line with the conclusion of the "Joint Opinion of the Legal Services of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on three aspects of the relationship between OLAF and its Supervisory Committee" of 12 September 2016, to hold 10% of appropriations of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) until the Supervisory Committee is granted access to OLAF cases files, while slightly reinforcing its budget, in line with increased responsibilities;deleted
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 145 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
51. Considers that additional appropriation and staff are needed for the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) to fulfil its expanded mission related to the implementation of the electricity and gas network codes and guidelines and its monitoringcoordination between National Regulatory Authorities inthe fields of electricity and natural gas;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 150 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54 a (new)
54 a. Stresses therefore the efforts made by the Parliament in this regard and asks the Commission to show good will in the implementation of the adopted PP-PAs at the end of the budgetary procedure, regardless its implementability assessment, as for any decision of the budgetary authority;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 154 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
57. Is concerned about the current under-execution trend in payments throughout the Union budget, not only in subheading1b but also in Headings 3 and 4, despite the surge in crisis-related expenditureneed to answer the surge of new challenges and the setting-up of flexible funding mechanisms; recalls that for the past two years the payment level of the Union budget was considerably decreased, coupled with a high level of budget surplus; expresses, therefore, its concern that the DB still leaves an unprecedented margin of EUR 10 billion below the payment ceiling, which reflects a low execution trend that may lead to an acute payment pressure at the end of the current MFF;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 157 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
58. DecidesInsists on the necessity to restore the DB in payments on all lines cut by the Council and reinforces payment appropriations in targeted manner, mostly on those lines which are amended in commitment appropriations;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 167 #

2017/2044(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62 a (new)
62 a. Welcomes the creation of the Parliament's Bureau Working group on the General expenditure allowance; recalls the expectations of a greater transparency regarding the general expenditure allowance and a need to work on a definition of more precise rules regarding the accountability of the expenditure authorised under this allowance, without generating additional costs to Parliament;
2017/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that in its resolution of 15 March 2017, Parliament confirmed that growth, jobs and securitydecent, quality and stable jobs, socio-economic cohesion and convergence, security, energy transition, migration and climate change are the core issues and main priorities for the 2018 EU budget;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that in general terms the Commission proposal corresponds to Parliament’s view that the 2018 EU budget must enable the EU to continue to generate growth and jobs while ensuring the security of its citizen, decent jobs, socio-economic convergence and energy transition while ensuring the security of its citizens, facing the challenge of climate change and addressing the migration challenges;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that in general terms the Commission proposal corresponds to Parliament’s viewuld be a good starting point for this year negotiations, considering that the 2018 EU budget must enable the EU to continue to generate growth and jobs while ensuring the security of its citizens;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the decision of the Commission to already include in the draft budget the results of the mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2014-2020; is convinced that while the formal adoption is still blocked in the Council, the proposal of the Commission sends a strong signal about the importance of this MFF revision, and the need for increased flexibility in the EU budget that could enable the Union to effectively respond to new emergencies and finance its political priorities; underlines that the European Parliament acted swiftly to grant its consent to the revised MFF Regulation, asks the British government to lift its blockade on the vote in the Council with no further delay and expects that the Council will finalise without any further delay the adoption of the MFF revision, following the UK elections on 8 June 2017;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates its firm conviction that in order to achieve sustainable growth and job creation in the EU, investments in research, innovation, infrastructure, education and SMEs are key; welcomes in this respect the proposed reinforcements to Horizon 2020, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and Erasmus+ as these programmes will contribute directly to reaching these goals; but considers that the reinforcements should offset the cuts operated in these policies’ financing to the benefit of EFSI financing; regrets, however, that the proposed allocation for COSME is lower in comparison with the 2017 budget and points to the need to further reinforce SMEs, which are the main source of job creation in the EU and have a crucial role in reducing the investment gap and contributing to the prosperity of the EU;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 36 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Commends the role of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in bridging the investment gap across the EU and supports its extension until 2020; underlines its position in the on-going legislative negotiations that no further cuts should be incurred on existing EU programmes in order to finance this extension; considers that EFSI, whose guarantee fund is mostly financed by the EU budget and therefore through contributions from taxpayers, shall not serve the purpose of supporting business operations established or incorporated in jurisdictions non-complying with international tax standards;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 52 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomNotes theat EU initiatives in the field of defence research, which will contribute to achieving economies of scale in the sector and thus lead to greater coordination among Member States in the filead to greater coordination among Member States in the field and, if developed correctly, lead to a more rational defence spending at EU and National leveld;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 61 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. RegretNotes that the Commission has not followed up on Parliament’s request to put forward an assessment and relevant proposals for an ‘18th Birthday Interrail Pass for Europe’; is convinced that this proposal has the potential to boost European consciousness and identity and can serve as a concrete example of European added value; strongly reiterates its previous call on the Commission to put forward relevant proposals in this regardreiterates that any new expenditure must be financed by new means and without prejudice for existing programs;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 68 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the fact that the draft budget 2018 includes an additional allocation for the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), responding thus to Parliament’s previous calls for the continuation of the programme; notes, in parallel, the proposal for draft amending budget 3/2017 that integrates the provision of EUR 500 million in commitments for YEI, as agreed upon by Parliament and the Council in the 2017 budgetary conciliation; is convinced that while the proposed amounts alone will not be sufficient to tackle youth unemployment, YEI will continue to contribute to the Union’s priority objective of growth and jobs; underlines that YEI can be further improved and become more efficient; notably by ensuring that it brings real European added value to youth employment policies in the Member States and does not replace the financing of former national policies;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 76 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that in 2018, cohesion policy programmes are expected to reach cruising speed and emphasises Parliament’s commitment to ensuring adequate appropriations for these programmes; is however preoccupied by the unacceptable delays in the implementation of operational programmes at national level; calls on Member States to ensure that the designation of managing, auditing and certifying authorities is concluded and implementation is accelerated; considers that a higher level of visibility on the implementation of the ESI Funds could result in an increased number of project applications submitted by Member States; and recognises that, by long negotiations of the legal basis, the EU negotiating institutions have their part of responsibility in the low implementation rate;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 85 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Is particularly concerned at the possible reconstitution of a backlog of unpaid bills towards the end of the current MFF period, and recalls the unprecedented amount of EUR 24.7 billion reached at the end of 2014; welcomes the fact that the Commission, on the occasion of the MFF mid-term revision, provided a payment forecast until 2020 for the first time, but stresses that this needs to be duly updated every year, in order to allow the budgetary authority to take the necessary measures in time; is convinced that the credibility of the EU is also linked to its ability to ensure an adequate level of payment appropriations in the EU budget that will allow it to deliver on its commitments; underlines, considering the importance for the private sector and notably EU SMEs of the contracts with public bodies, the detrimental effect on the EU growth of their late payments;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 95 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that while growth and jobs should remain the underlying priority of the EU budget, obtaining sustainable progress in these fields will be impossible if the citizens feel unsafe or insecure; emphasises, moreover, that the unprecedented mobilisation of special instruments has shown that the EU budget was not initially designed to address the magnitude of the migration and refugee crisis; believes that moving to a post-crisis approach is premature given the volatility of the situation in the EU Neighbourhood and the terrorist threat within the EU; questionEmphasises that the unprecedented mobilisation of special instruments has shown that the EU budget was not initially designed to address issues like the current refugee and migration situation. Opposes therefore the proposed cuts in Heading 3 compared to the 2017 Budget which doare not seem to be in line with the EU pledge to deal in an efficient manner with the migration and refugee crisis, enforce security and tackle terrorism and radicalisationoverall financial need for an efficient management of asylum procedures and common borders management;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 104 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Reaffirms that tackling the root causes of the migratory and refugee crisisphenomenon represent the long-term sustainable solution and that investments in the countries of origin of migrants and refugees are key to achieving this objective; notes therefore with surprise the decreases in Heading 4 which cannot be fully justified in the framework of past budgetary increases or low implementation rate; is convinced that the EU cannot enter in a post-migratory crisis scenario yetmust be always vigilant and maintain a high level of engagement with our neighbourhood countries and that the efforts to address the instability in the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhoodies must be enhanced;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 114 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the increase proposed for the eastern component of the European Neighbourhood Instrument responding to Parliament’s previous calls; is convinced that in order to counter the activities of an increasingly aggressive Russian Federation, the EU’s support, especially for the countries that have signed Association Agreements, is essential;asks for an increase in the financial resources dedicated to UNRWA and reminds the importance of ensuring sufficient funds for the Southern Neighbourhood, since stability in the Middle East is a key element for addressing the root causes of migration.
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 116 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the increase proposed for the eastern component of the European Neighbourhood Instrument responding to Parliament’s previous calls; is convinced that in order to counter the activities of an increasingly aggressive Russian Federationstabilise this neighbourhood and to reaffirms the inviolability of the borders, the EU’s support, especially for the countries that have signed Association Agreements, is essential;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 119 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the draft budget 2018 leaves very limited margins or no margin under the MFF ceilings throughout Headings 1a, 1b, 3, 4 and 5; considers this as a logical consequence of the significant new initiatives taken since 2014 (EFSI, migration-related proposals, and lately defence research and the European Solidarity Corps), which have been squeezed within the MFF ceilings agreed in 2013; recalls that the MFF, in particular, once its revision is finalised by the Council, provides for flexibility provisions which, albeit limited, should be used to their fullest in order to maintain the level of ambition of successful programmes and tackle the new and unforeseen challenges; expresses Parliament’s intention to further mobilise such flexibility provisions as part of the amending process;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 139 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Takes note of the Commission’s proposal to set up a European Solidarity Corps (ESC); notes, however, with concern that, despite Parliament’s warnings, the legislative proposal adopted on 30 May 2017 envisages that three fourths of the ESC budget would be financed by redeployments from existing programmes, and mainly from Erasmus+ (EUR 197.7 million); is concerned by the risk that this situation would pose to those EU programmes; and reiterates that any new political commitments should be financed with new appropriations and not through flexibility instruments or redeployments of appropriations
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 149 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. WelcomNotes the proposed scaling-up of the preparatory action on defence research and the presentation by the Commission of a legislative proposal for a defence industry development programme; recalls its earlier position that new initiatives in this area should be financed by additional funds and not be detrimental to existing programmes; recalls its earlier position that new initiatives in this area should be financed by additional funds and not be detrimental to existing programmes;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 158 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need for the implementation of the 2014-2020 programmes to reach full speed, and strongly believes that any ‘abnormal’ build-up of unpaid bills must be avoided in the future; calls, in this context, on the Commission and the Member States to resolve, as a priority, any outstanding issues linked with the delayed designation of national managing and certifying authorities, as well as other bottlenecks for the submission of payment applications; sincerely hopes that both the national authorities and the Commission have improved their estimates of the payment needs in the 2018 budget and that the proposed level of payment appropriations will be fully executed; recognizes that the lengthy negotiation regarding the legal basis between the EU institutions are among the several causes of this current low implementation rate;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 173 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Notes the proposed EUR 3 473.1 million in commitment appropriations for Heading 3; emphasises the need for joint, comprehensive and sustainable solutions to the current migration and refugee crisissituation, and to addressing safety and security concerns; welcomes, therefore, the Commission’s proposal for an additional EUR 800 million dedicated to tackling these issues;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 181 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Considers that 2018 will be a pivotal year in the establishment of the European Agenda on Migration, with several of its key components under development; underlines the need to carefully assess the budgetary implications of a number of legislative proposals on the table, such as the reform of the Dublin common asylum system, the new Entry- Exit and European Travel Information and Authorisation Systems, including the possibility of their late adoption ; stresses the importance of adequate financing to match the Union’s ambition in this regard and urgently achieve the set-up of an effective European asylum and migration policy based on solidarity among Member States ;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 191 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Believes, however, that the level of cuts of the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI) and the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI), especially for the southern component, is not entirely justified given the longer-term needs of the EU action on migration, going beyond the migration compacts under the Partnership Framework; in this context, calls forincreasing the financial resources dedicated to UNRWA and reminds the importance of ensuring sufficient funds for the Southern Neighbourhood, since stability in the Middle East is a key element for addressing the root causes of migration.
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 198 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Notes the increased support for political reforms for Turkey (IPA II); expects however the same logic to apply to the Western Balkans which arecalls on the European Commission to suspend the pre-accession funds if accession negotiations are suspended; asks, in case that scenario unfolds, to use those funds to directly support Turkish civil society and refugees in Turgent need of financial support for reformkey, and to invest more in people-to-people exchange programmes, such as Erasmus+ for students, academics and journalists;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 203 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38 a. Underlines the need for financial support for the political reforms in the Western Balkans;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 205 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. Calls on the Commission, which makes repeated references to a possible prolongation of the FRT, to put forward a genuine proposal for its prolongation as soon as possible if it intends to do so; recalls the commitment by Parliament, the Council and the Commission to ensuring that the establishment of the FRT and trust funds be transparent and clear, and consistent with the principle of the unity of the Union budget, with respect to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority, including parliamentary scrutiny;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 216 #

2017/2043(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Stresses the importance of pilot projects (PP) and preparatory actions (PA) as tools for the formulation of political priorities and the introduction of new initiatives that might turn into standing EU activities and programme; intends to proceed with the identification of a balanced package of PP-PAs; notes that in the current proposal, the margin in some headings is quite limited, or even non- existent, and intends to explore ways to make room for possible PP-PAs without decreasing other political priorities; considers that in its implementation of PP-PAs, the European Commission should inform step by step the Members of the European Parliament at their origin to ensure the full respect of the spirit of their proposal;
2017/06/21
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas additional extraordinary investments of EUR 47,6 million are requiredhave been proposed by the Secretary-General to reinforce security projects, provide lease payments to the ADENAUER building project and launch the communication campaign in preparation for the 2019 elections;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Pursuant to paragraph 15 of its resolution of 14 April 2016 on Parliament's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2017 and to paragraph 97 of its report of 13 October 2016 on the Council position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2017 requiring that the method of establishment of the budget of the Parliament on the basis of the current needs and not on the basis of a system of coefficients is used for the first time during the budgetary procedure for the financial year 2018, calls for the fulfilment of those requests;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights Parliament's role in building European political awareness and promoting the Union values;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that savings compared to the proposal of the Secretary-General are required in areas which are not related to these key functions, and all efforts to strive for a more efficient use of public money are strongly encouraged;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 35 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Takes note of the ongoing measures to continue to empower Parliament's security, relating to buildings, equipment and staff, cyber- security and communication security; requests the Secretary-General and the Bureau to carry on the Global Security Concept to continue to provide structural, operational and cultural improvements in Parliament's security;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 54 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for more information on the project to renovate the Paul Henri Spaak (PHS) building, specifically any opinions from external contractors on the necessity to renovate the building, which has had a short 25-year lifespan; notes the level of appropriations proposed by the Secretary- General in 2018 concerning studies, preparatory projects and works, and the provision of assistance to the project management team; expresses concern at the possible confusion regarding the amounts to be spent on studies and removals; urges the Bureau and Secretary- General to inform the Committee on Budgets on all subsequent steps and provide a clear breakdown of costs as soon as possible and not later than July 2017;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 58 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Considers 2018 to be a critical year for the Konrad Adenauer (KAD) building, as it will mark the end of the work on the East site and the start of work on the West site; notes with concern that the budget allocated to cover the management of this large-scale project has had to be revised in order to strengthen the teams which monitor the progress of the work; notes the on-going practice of using the year-end 'mopping up transfer' (ramassage) to contribute to current building projects; considers that while this may be a pragmatic solution to reduce interest rate payments, it nevertheless exists in tension with the transparency of building projects within the Parliament's budget and could even incentivise over-budgeting in certain areas;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 73 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the communication campaign as a helpful effort to explain the purpose of the Union and the Parliament to the citizens; underlines, however, that this campaign should be limited to explaining the role of the European Union and the Parliament;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 83 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. ConsidersTakes note of the total amount proposed for the communication campaign for the 2019 elections to be too high, with EUR 25 million of expenditure in 2018 and EUR 8,33 million in 2019; notes that with a higher amount of financial commitments are required in 2018, nevertheless considers that the distribution of appropriations could be adjusted by lowering spending in 2018;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 91 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the work of the Parliament’s Secretariat aimed at empowering Members in their mandates; encourages the continued development of those services which enhance Members’ ability to scrutinise the work of the Commission and Council and represent citizens;deleted
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 94 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes in particular the ever increasing quality of advice and research provided to Members and committees throughRecalls that a mid-term evaluation of the efficacy of the cooperation between the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) and the policy departments; approves of the was provided for when EPRS was created in 2013; four specific projects being developed over the medium-term in the European Parliament library, namely the digital library, improved resourcthermore, emphasises a request to proceed to such evaluation and for the presentation of its results to the Committee on Budgets by the end of 2016 was adopted in the plenary on 14 April 2016 as part of Parliament's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2017for; recalls that such an evaluation should have contained proposals as to how to ensure that the support provided by EPRS is better articulated with developments in the respective thematic committees and does not overlap with their activities fnor research, comparative law sources and open library; considers these projects as a means to improve support to both Members and staff, as well as facilitating access to the externalencourage competition between services; expects that the evaluation will include detailed information on the external expertise, external studies and external support for Parliament's research activities including the number and the costs of studies and expertise provided by Parliament's internal services and external providers; requests the results of the evaluation to be provided to the Committee on Budgets by mid-2017 at the latest; takes note of the four specific projects being proposed by the Secretary-General to develop over the medium-term in the Parliament library, namely the digital library, improved resources for research, community and citizens; parative law sources and open library;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 105 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Disagrees with the need to change the furniture in the offices of Members and their assistants in Brussels; considers that the majority of this furniture is in proper condition and that therefore there is no reason to hange it; considers that furniture should only be changed when there is a justified reason;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 114 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that the current envelope of EUR 24 164 per month for parliamentary assistance per Member is madequate to supporet than adequatee current needs and should not be increased without prejudice to indexation of salaries and the alignment of mission expenses between Parliament's working places to the rules that apply to the rest the staff;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 121 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Recalls in this regard the request, adopted by the plenary in its abovementioned resolution of 14 April 2016 on Parliament’s estimates for 2017, that the rules governing the reimbursement of mission expenses related to travels between the Parliament's working places and incurred by accredited parliamentary assistants be revised in order to align them with the rules applicable to the rest of the staff and regrets that no action has been taken to date; calls on the Bureau to swiftly address this issue; meanwhile underlines that the current mission reimbursements ceilings for APAs (EUR 120/140/160) have not been adjusted since 2009 and that the discrepancy between APAs and other staff has further increased up to at least 40 % following the introduction of new ceilings approved by the Council on 9 September 2016 and so far only applied to staff officials as from 10 September 2016; calls therefore on the Bureau to take the necessary measures to remedy this inequality;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 129 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the proposal to reduce the establishment plan of Parliament’s Secretariat by 60 posts in order to comply withPursuant to Point 27 of the IIA of 2 December 2013, namely, on a progressive 5 % staff reduction inapplying to all institutions, bodies and agencies between 2013 and 2017;, highlights that owing to specific needs arising in Parliament in 2014 and 2016, an agreement was reached with the Council on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 201613, in which Parliament's annual staff reduction measures are set to continue until 2019; __________________ 13 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0407. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0407.
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 134 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that, while political groups have been exempted from these annual staff reduction measures since 201414 , the conciliation agreement on the 2017 budget included an increase of 76 posts for political groups, fully compensathas led byto a decrease in posts from the establishment plan of Parliament's Secretariat because of the non-respect of the gentleman's agreement by the Council; __________________ 14 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2013)0437; Texts adopted, P8_TA(2014)0036; Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0376; Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0411.
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 135 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Recalls that the total level of staff in political groups is exempted from the 5 % staff reduction target in line with the decisions taken in respect of the financial years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 137 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Considers that the loss of 136 posts from the Parliament’s Secretariat in 2016, due to the annual staff reduction and increase of political group staff posts, may create difficulties for the provision of services by the Parliament’s administration; calls on the Secretary- General to provide more information regarding staff reduction measures last year, and to evaluate the consequences of budgetary decisions on the functioning of the institution;deleted
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 144 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes, in light of these staff reduction measures, the proposal to convert 50 permanent AST posts into 50 permanent AD posts, which has a negligent budgetary impact; notes in addition, the proposal to convert three temporary AST posts into three temporary AD posts in the President's cabinet;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 148 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Considers that interpretation and 32. translation are essential to the functioning of the House and acknowledges the quality and added value of services provided by the interpreters; re-iterates Parliament's position expressed in its abovementioned resolution of 14 April 2016 that the Secretary-General should make further rationalisation proposals, such as extending the use of translation and interpretation on demand, particularly for Intergroups of the European Parliament, as well as examining the potential efficiency gains from utilising latest language technologies, and assessing the impact of the revised framework for staff interpreters in improving resource- efficiency and productivity;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 160 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Notes that the proposed expenditure relating to political parties amounts to EUR 32,4 million and the proposed expenditure relating to political foundations amounts to EUR 19,3 million, totalling EUR 51,8 million or 2,6% of the Parliament’s budget for 2018;deleted
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 163 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35 a. Underlines that European political parties and foundations play a key role in building European political awareness and increasing citizens' understanding of the connection between the political processes at the national and European levels;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 164 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 b (new)
35 b. Recalls that European political parties and foundations contribute to forming European political awareness and expressing the will of citizens of the Union, and that those principles are rooted in Article 10 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 12(2) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 165 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 c (new)
35 c. Stresses that European political parties and foundations must respect in their programmes and in their activities the values on which the Union is funded, namely respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 166 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Considers that recent controversies surrounding the funding of European political parties and political foundations have exposed weaknesses in existing management and control systems;deleted
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 170 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Recalls that public financing provided for European political parties and foundations contributes to the stability and continuity of their activities;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 172 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
37. Believes that the entry into force of Regulations (EU) No 1141/201415 and (EU) No 1142/201416 will provide additional control mechanisms, such as the requirement to register with the Authority for European political parties and political foundations; considers however that there is further room for improvement to these measures; notes that parties and foundations will begin to apply for funding under the new rules in the budgetary year 2018; __________________ 15 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1141/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations (OJ L 317, 4.11.2014, p. 1). 16 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1142/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 amending Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 as regards the financing of European political parties (OJ L 317, 4.11.2014, p. 28).
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 173 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Highlights that a number of issues have been identified with the current system of co-financing, in which contributions and grants from the Parliament’s budget for both parties and foundations cannot exceed 85% of eligible expenditure, with the remaining 15% to be covered by own resources; notes for instance that shortfalls in membership contributions and donations are often balanced by contributions-in-kind, despite difficulties in determining both their value and their necessity in realising the work programme of a party or foundation;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 176 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
39. Believes that European political parties and foundations should become more reliant on own resources and reduce their dependency on the Parliament’s budget; considers that the 85% upper limit of contributions or grants should be progressively lowered; maintains that an increasing reliance on own resources would lower the risk to the Parliament’s budget in recovering amounts erroneously or fraudulently spent;deleted
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 185 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
41. Notes the request for external studies and opinions in order to support the work of committees and other political bodies in analysing the possible impact of Brexit, including the budgetary consequences for Parliament; questions the necessity to call for external studies and opinions instead of having recourse to the wealth of research services within the Parliament; emphasises that until the negotiations on the UK's exit from the Union are concluded the UK remains a full member of the Union and all the rights and obligations of membership remain in force; underlines therefore that the decision of the UK to withdraw from the Union is unlikely to have an impact on the Parliament's 2018 budget;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 193 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Continues to question the added value of the LUX Prize, particularly given that the participants in a survey to determine the awareness and perception of the prize were largely limited to Members and film-makers;deleted
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 202 #

2017/2022(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
45. Calls upon the Secretary-General and the Bureau to instil a culture of performance-based budgeting across Parliament's administration, following the positive example already put into practice by the Directorate-General for Finance (DG FINS); urges all parties involved in the drafting of the Parliament's estimates to identify negative priorities in order to free up spending for the Parliament's core responsibilities; considers this exercise particularly vital in the context of Parliament key funcin line with the lean management approach in order to enhance efficiency and quality in the institution's to legislate, represent citizens and scrutinise the work of other institutionsinternal work;
2017/03/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 82 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) Since the adoption of Council Directive 91/533/EEC,33 labour markets have undergone far-reaching changes due to demographic developments and digitalisation leading to the creation of new forms of employment, which have supported job creation and labour market growth. New forms of employment are often, however, are often precarious and not as regular or stable as traditional employment relationships and lead to reduced predictability for the workers concerned, creating uncertainty as to applicable rights and social protection. Non-standard forms of employment are particularly common among younger generations of workers. Precariousness affects young people disproportionately, as their position in the labour market is already vulnerable, due to protracted transitions between education and employment and a general lack of entry-level jobs. In this evolving world of work, there is therefore an increased need for workers to be fully informed about their essential working conditions, which should occur in a written form and in a timely manner. In order to adequately to frame the development of new forms of employment, protect workers in the Union, and young workers in particular, workers should also be provided with a number of new minimum rights aimed at promoting quality, security and predictability in employment relationships while achieving upward convergence across Member States and preserving labour market adaptability. __________________ 33 Council Directive 91/533/EC of 14 October 1991 on an employer's obligation to inform employees of the conditions applicable to the contract or employment relationship (OJ L 288, 18.10.1991, p. 32).
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 93 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) Pursuant to Directive 91/533/EEC the majority of workers in the Union have the right to receive written information about their working conditions. Directive 91/533/EEC does not however cover all workers in the Union. Moreover, gaps in protection have emerged forthe rise of new forms of employment, created as a result of labour market developments since 1991, has further highlighted existing gaps in protection.
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 109 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure effectiveness of the rights provided by the Union law, the personal scope of Directive 91/533/EEC should be updated. In its case law, the Court of Justice of the European Union has established criteria for determining the status of a worker34 which are appropriate for determining the personal scope of application of this Directive. The definition of worker in Article 2(1) is based on these criteria. They ensure a uniform implementation of the personal scope of the Directive while leaving it to national authorities and courts to apply it to specific situations. Provided that they fulfil those criteria, domestic workers, on-demand workers, intermittent workers, voucher based-workers, platform workers, trainees and apprentices could come within scope of this Directive. To address the precarious position of young people in the labour market, Member States are encouraged to extend the application of this Directive to all trainees and apprentices, regardless of whether they are paid or not. This is further supported by the jurisprudence of the Court of Justice, which has established that a person performing real work in the context of a traineeships, should be regarded as a worker, even if remuneration is not provided by their employer.34a __________________ 34 Judgments of 3 July 1986, Deborah Lawrie-Blum, Case 66/85; 14 October 2010, Union Syndicale Solidaires Isère, Case C-428/09; 9 July 2015, Balkaya, Case C-229/14; 4 December 2014, FNV Kunsten, Case C-413/13; and 17 November 2016, Ruhrlandklinik, Case C- 216/15. 34a Judgment of the Court (First Chamber) of 9 July 2015 Ender Balkaya v Kiesel Abbruch- und Recycling Technik GmbH.
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 129 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) In view of the increasing number of workers excluded from the scope of Directive 91/533/EEC on the basis of derogations made by Member States under Article 1 of that Directive, it is necessary to replace these derogations with a possibility for Member States not to apply the provisions of the Directive to a work relationship equal to or less than 8 hours in total in a reference period of one month. That derogation does not affect the definition of a worker as provided for in Article 2(1).deleted
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 145 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) Due to the unpredictability of on- demand work including, zero-hour contracts, the derogation of 8 hours per month should not be used for employment relationships in which no guaranteed amount of paid work is determined before the start of the employment should be prohibited.
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 188 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
(16) Workers should have the right to be informed about their rights and obligations resulting from the employment relationship in writing, in paper or electronically, at the start of employment. The relevant information should therefore reach them at the latest on the first day of the employment.
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 200 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
(17) In order to help employers to provide timely information, Member States should ensure the availability of templates at national level, developed in consultation with the social partners, including relevant and sufficiently comprehensive information on the legal framework applicable. These templates may be further developed at sectoral or local level, by national authorities and social partners.
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 261 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
(26) Where employers are required by legislation or collective agreements to provide training to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed, it is important to ensure that such training is provided equally, including to those in non-standard forms of employment, and that such training is carried out during working hours. The costs of such training should not be charged to the worker nor withheld or deducted from the worker's remuneration. The worker should continue to be entitled to receive remuneration during their training.
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 317 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The purpose of this Directive is to improve working conditions by promoting more secure, transparent and predictable employment while ensuring labour market adaptability.
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 335 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may decide not to apply the obligations in this Directive to workers who have an employment relationship equal to or less than 8 hours in total in a reference period of one month. Time worked with all employers forming or belonging to the same enterprise, group or entity shall count towards that 8 hour period.deleted
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 344 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. Paragraph 3 shall not apply to an employment relationship where no guaranteed amount of paid work is predetermined before the employment starts.deleted
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 413 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that employers are required to inform workers of the essential aspects of the employment relationship, including minimum social and labour rights they are entitled to.
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 544 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall, in consultation with social partners, develop templates and models for the document referred to in paragraph 1 and put them at the disposal of workers and employers including by making them available on a single official national website and by other suitable means.
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 739 #

2017/0355(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that where employers are required by Union or national legislation or relevant collective agreements to provide training to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed, such training shall be provided cost-free to the worker and shall take place during working hours. Moreover, workers undertaking training shall continue to be entitled to receive remuneration.
2018/06/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 10 #

2017/0144(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 4
4. Two years after the start of operations of the ECRIS-TCN system and every year thereafter, eu-LISA shall submit to the Commission a report on the technical functioning of the ECRIS-TCN system and the ECRIS reference implementation, including their security thereofand costs, based in particular on the statistics on the functioning and use of ECRIS-TCN system and on the exchange, through the ECRIS reference implementation, of information extracted from the criminal records.
2017/11/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2017/0144(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 5
5. ThreeTwo years after the start of 5. operations of the ECRIS-TCN system and every fourtwo years thereafter, the Commission shall produce an overall evaluation of the ECRIS-TCN system and the ECRIS reference implementation. That overall evaluation shall include an assessment of the application of the Regulation, an examination of results achieved against objectives and the impact on fundamental rights, and their costs, an assessment of the continuing validity of the underlying rationale, the application of the Regulation, the security of the system and any implications on future operations, and shall make any necessary recommendations. The Commission shall transmit the evaluation report to the European Parliament and the Council.
2017/11/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 132 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The State of the Union address of 14 September 201617 emphasized the need to invest in young people and announced the establishment of a European Solidarity Corps with a view to creating opportunities for young people across the Union to make a meaningful contribution to society, show solidarity and develop their skills, competences and knowledge, thus getting not only work but also and invaluable human experience, which is key as well for the emergence of an active and engaged EU citizenship. __________________ 17 The State of the Union 2016: Towards a Better Europe – A Europe that Protects, Empowers and Defends, IP/16/3042 (http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16- 3042_en.htm).
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 149 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities, which cwould bring positive effects to society while also enableing them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities whileand acquiring useful experience, skills and competences for their personal, educational, social, civic and professional development, thereby improving their employability. Those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers, trainees and workers.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 168 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The European Solidarity Corps would provide a singlemain entry point for solidarity activities throughout the Union, to which young people can directly refer to. Consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant Union policies and programmes. The European Solidarity Corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes, notably the European Voluntary Service. It should also complement the efforts made by Member States to support young people and ease their school-to-work transition under the Youth Guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity-related areas within their respective Member State or across borders. Complementarity with existing Union level networks pertinent to the activities under the European Solidarity Corps, such as the European Network of Public Employment Services, EURES and the Eurodesk network and other relevant civil society organizations including networks representing employers and trade unions, should also be ensured. Furthermore, complementarity between existing related schemes, in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people, and the European Solidarity Corps should be ensured, building on good practices where appropriate. __________________ 19 Council Recommendation of 22 April 2013 on establishing a Youth Guarantee (2013/C 120/01).
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 182 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) Voluntary activities constitute a rich experience in a non-formal and informal learning context which enhances young people's personal, socio-educational and professional development, and active citizenship and employability. Voluntary activities should not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment, nor should they be seen as a substitute for it. In order to ensure continuity with respect to the volunteering activities that are supported at Union level, the volunteering activities under the European Voluntary Service that fall within the geographical scope of the European Solidarity Corps should be supported by the latter in the form of cross- border volunteering placements. The other volunteering activities under the European Voluntary Service that do not fall under the geographical scope of the European Solidarity Corps should continue to be supported under the Programme established by Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport20 . With respect to the interpretation of related legislation at Union level, both the cross-border volunteering placements under the European Solidarity Corps and the volunteering activities that continue to be supported under Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 should be considered equivalent to those carried out under the European Voluntary Service. __________________ 20 Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC, OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 186 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market. The European Solidarity Corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges in solidarity with and to the benefit of their local communities. Those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideadevelop innovative solutions and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions. They could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging European Solidarity Corps participants to engage in self-employment or setting up associations, NGOeither as volunteers or as employees in associations, NGOs, youth organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity, non-profit and youth sectors and set up their own associations.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 202 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the placements and other opportunities offered under the European Solidarity Corps, in particular by offering online and offline training, language support, insurance, administrative and pre and post- placement support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge, skills and competences acquired through their European Solidarity Corps experience. This support should be created and provided in collaboration with youth organisations and other civil society organisations in order to tap into their expertise on the field. Post-placement support should also prioritise the continuous civic engagement of the participant in their community, guiding them towards local organisations or projects to engage with after the placement.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 209 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) To ensure the impact of European Solidarity Corps placements on the personal, educational, social, civic and professional development of the participants, the knowledge, skills and competences that are the learning outcomes of the placement should be properly identified and, documented and recognised, in accordance with national circumstances and specificities, as recommended in the Council Recommendation of 20 December 2012 on the validation of non-formal and informal learning22. As a recognition tool, a Youthpass certificate should be used in order to describe and validate the non- formal and informal learning outcomes acquired through their European Solidarity Corps experience. This European tool will improve the recognition of the learning outcomes of young people. __________________ 22 Council Recommendation of 20 December 2012 on the validation of non- formal and informal learning, OJ C 398, 22.12.2012, p. 1.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 226 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) A European Solidarity Corps Portal should continuously be developed in order to ensure easy access to the European Solidarity Corps and to provide a one-stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards, inter alia, registration, identification and matching of profiles and opportunities, networking and virtual exchanges, information on existing solidarity placements or projects and on participating organisations, relevant European and national contact points, online training, language and pre and post- placement support, direct feedback mechanisms as well as other useful functionalities, which may arise in the future.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 232 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) A quality framework with quality standards for European Solidarity Corps placement offers should be developed. The basis of this should be existing legislation protecting the rights of workers, interns and volunteers both at EU and national level, in terms of social protection, minimum income, stability, employment protection, employment rights, mental and physical health; The definition of the standards should be an inclusive process with the full participation of social partners, youth organisations and volunteering organisations.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 246 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Investing in the European Solidarity Corps must not come at the expense of other EU programmes already offering very valuable opportunities to young people, particularly the Erasmus+ programme and the Youth Employment Initiative. Investment in the European Solidarity Corps should be accompanied by increased investment in other complementary EU programmes and, in the case of Erasmus+ Programmes, 10% of the budget should remain invested in the Youth Chapter of the Programme as initially decided by the co-legislators.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 248 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)
(21b) The Commission should take initiative to develop an EU Agenda for Volunteering, taking into account the Policy Agenda for Volunteering (PAVE), aimed at guaranteeing the recognition and respect of the rights of volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations and the reduction of administrative and legal barriers to volunteering and volunteer- involving organisations across Europe, in addition to fostering, promoting and supporting a wider culture of solidarity and volunteering in Europe.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 254 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) IAs in EVS, in addition to the Member States, the European Solidarity Corps should also be open to the participation of other countries on the basis of bilateral agreementErasmus+ Programme and Partner Countries, with particular attention to countries neighbouring the EU, from its start in order to promote equality of opportunities between young people from EU and non- EU countries. This participation should be based, where relevant, on additional appropriations to be made available in accordance with the procedures to be agreed with the concerned countries.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 256 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) The European Solidarity Corps should target young people aged 186-30. It should target young people from 16 for part-time and free-time in-country volunteer placements, solidarity projects and volunteer teams’ placements and from 18 for cross-border volunteer placements, jobs and traineeships. Participation in the activities offered by the European Solidarity Corps should require prior registration in the European Solidarity Corps Portal.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 262 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) Special attention should be paid to ensuring that the activities supported by the European Solidarity Corps are accessible to all young people, notably the most disadvantaged ones such as people with special needs. Special measures should therefore be put in place to promote social inclusion, the participation of disadvantaged young people, such as those with special needs as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of the outermost regions of the Union and the Overseas Countries and Territories24 . Similarly, the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the European Solidarity Corps. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to the Schengen acquis and Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals, administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits. __________________ 24 Individuals from an overseas country or territory (OCT) and competent public and /or private bodies and institutions from an OCT may participate in the programmes in accordance with Council Decision 2001/822/EC of 27 November 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community, OJ L314, 30.11.2001, p.1.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 270 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) An entity willing to apply for funding to offer placements under the European Solidarity Corps should have first received a quality label as a precondition. This requirement should not apply to natural persons seeking financial support on behalf of an informal group of European Solidarity Corps participants for their solidarity projects and should be accompanied by simplified application procedures and open deadlines.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 274 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) Effective performance management, including monitoring and evaluation as well as the fulfilment of objectives determined in this Regulation, requires the development of specific, measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time and which reflect the logic of the intervention.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 289 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
(35) In compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the European Union26, the Commission should adopt work programmes and inform the European Parliament and the Council thereof. The work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the European Solidarity Corps, the selection and award criteria for grants, as well as all other elements required. Work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure and on the basis of the needs and demands of beneficiaries. __________________ 26 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 295 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
(37) For reasons of efficiency and effectiveness, the committee established under Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 should also assist the Commission in the implementation of this Regulation. With respect to the European Solidarity Corps, that committee should convene in a specific configuration and its mandate should be aligned in order to fulfil this new role. It should be for the participating countries to appoint the relevant representatives for those meetings, taking into account the volunteering and occupational dimensions of the European Solidarity Corps. Others relevant civil society organisations including networks representing employers and trade unions should be included as permanent observers without voting rights in the Programme Committee and their presence laid out in the rules of procedures of relevant Committee.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 315 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) “solidarity activity” means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual’s personal, educational, social, civic and professional development, which may take the form of placements, projects or networking activities, developed in relation to different areas, such as education and training, employment, gender equality, entrepreneurship, in particularformal and non-formal education and training and informal learning, youth work, employment, gender equality, social entrepreneurship, citizenship and democratic participation, intercultural dialogue, social inclusion, environment and nature protection, climate action, , disaster prevention, preparedness and recovery, agriculture and rural development, provision of food and non- food items, health and wellbeing, creativity and culture, physical education and sport, social assistance and, social inclusion, welfare, reception and integration of third-country nationals, particularly asylum seekers and refugees and territorial cooperation and cohesion;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 328 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) “disadvantaged young people” means individuals who needrequire additional support because of disability, educational difficulties, economic obstacles, cultural differences, health problems, social obstacle, targeted support due to discrimination and a heightened risk of social exclusion as a result of various factors, either individually or in combination with each other. Such factors may include, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, health status, geographical obstacles, or other status;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 353 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) “vVolunteering” means a full-time32 placement” means a unpaid voluntary service, either full- time32, part-time or during free time, for a period of up to twelve months, which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity-related fieldpublic authorities, not-for-profit organisations, foundations and social enterprises, to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out, including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer(s) to gain skills and competences, which will be useful for their personal, educational, social and professional development, and which will also contribute to improving their employability; __________________ 32 As a general principle, an activity carried out continuously, 5 days a week for 7 hours a day.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 372 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) “solidarity project” means a local initiative for a period from two to twelve months, which is set up and carried out by groups of at least five European Solidarity Corps participants, with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community while linking them to a broader European perspective and with existing local solidarity initiatives;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 393 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(14) "European Solidarity Corps Portal" means a web-based tool that provides relevant online services to the European Solidarity Corps participants and participating organisations, including. Complementing the activities of the participating organisations, the Portal providinges information about the European Solidarity Corps, such as registering participants, searching for participants for placements, advertising and searching for placements, searching for potential project partners, managing contacts and offers for placements and projects, training, communication and networking activities, informing and notifying about opportunities, as well as other relevant developments related to the European Solidarity Corpscorps. The Portal shall also provide a mechanism for young people to evaluate their experience after the placement.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 405 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The objective of the European Solidarity Corps is to enhancepromote solidarity and build an inclusive society, thought the engagement of young people and organisations in accessible and high quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening the European identity and global outlook, social cohesion and solidarity in Europe, supporting communities and responding to new societal challenges.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 428 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the strengthening of a common European outlook among EU citizens, through the engagement in solidarity activities;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 436 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall take initiative to develop an EU Agenda for Volunteering, aimed at guaranteeing the recognition and respect of the rights of volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations and the reduction of administrative and legal barriers to volunteering and volunteer-involving organisations across Europe, in addition to fostering, promoting and supporting a wider culture of Solidarity and Volunteering in Europe.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 453 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) solidarity placements in the form of volunteering,full-time, part-time and free-time volunteering opportunities as well as traineeships or jobs, including individual cross-border and in- country placements as well as volunteering teams’ placements;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 475 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) measures aimed at ensuring the quality of solidarity placements, including on-line and off-line training, language support, administrative support for participants and participating organisations, insurance, post-placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies and documents the knowledge, skills and competences acquired during the placemenre and post- placement support;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 490 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) The use of Youthpass, European tool for the recognition of learning outcomes;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 495 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the development of a quality framework with quality standards for European Solidarity Corps placement offers;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 525 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – title
Participating countriesGeographical scope
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 526 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Member States shall participate in the European Solidarity CorpEuropean Solidarity Corps shall operate in the European Union and in third countries.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 531 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The European Solidarity Corps shall be open for the participation of other cOther Participating Countries onf the basis of bilateral agreements. Cooperation shall be based, where relevant, on additional appropriations to be made available in accordance with the procedures to be agreed with those countrieErasmus+ Programme, as referred in Article 24 of the Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013, shall also participate the European Solidarity Corps.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 536 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Young people aged 175 to 30 years willing to participate in the European Solidarity Corps shall register in the European Solidarity Corps Portal. However, at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30: (a) 16 years of age and not older than 30 for part-time and free time in country volunteer placements, solidarity projects and volunteer teams placements; (b) 18 years of age and not older than 30 for full-time and cross-border volunteer placements.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 540 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The Commission will aim to provide placements to all applicants.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 542 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. When implementing this Regulation, the Commission and the participating countries shall ensure that particular efforts are made to promote social inclusion, in particular for the participation of disadvantaged young people. Those efforts shall include adjusted support systems and guidance, special contact persons and individual formats and short-term placements, the additional costs for which for participating organisations shall be covered.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 546 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. When implementing this Regulation, the Commission, Member States and the participating third countries shall ensure that particular efforts are made to promote social inclusion, in particular for the participation of disadvantaged young people.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 582 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Any public or private entity established in athe European Union or participating country as well as international organisations carrying out solidarity activities in the participating countries may apply for funding under the European Solidarity Corps. In the case of the activities referred to in point (a) of Article 7(1), a quality label shall be obtained by the participating organisation as a pre- condition for receiving funding under the European Solidarity Corps. In the case of the solidarity projects referred to in point (b) of Article 7(1), natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of European Solidarity Corps participants.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 587 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, in cooperation with the participating countries, participating organisations as well as EU and national stakeholders such as youth organisations, shall regularly monitor the performance of the European Solidarity Corps towards achieving its objectives.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 589 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, in cooperation with Member States and the participating third countries, shall regularly monitor the performance of the European Solidarity Corps towards achieving its objectives.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 613 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) satisfaction rate of participants with European Solidarity Corps placements.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 615 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) number of Youthpass certificates obtained by the participants;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 618 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) rate of achievement of project objectives in terms of identified community needs;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 635 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, in cooperation with theMember States and participating third countries, shall ensure the dissemination of information, publicity and follow-up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the European Solidarity Corps.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 642 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. National agencies shall cooperate with specialised youth information services that inform, reach out, guide and support young people, especially those from disadvantaged background, in order to ensure a coherent and diverse dissemination and outreach.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 644 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency - EACEA at Union level;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 646 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the national agencies at national level in the Member States and participating third countries.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 647 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
In each country participatingMember States and participating third country in the European Solidarity Corps, the national authorities designated for the management of actions referred to in Chapter III of Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 shall also act as national authorities in the framework of the European Solidarity Corps. Paragraphs 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of Article 27 of that Regulation shall apply to the European Solidarity Corps by analogy. For countries referred to in paragraph 2 of Article 11 of this Regulation, where a national authority is not identified for that country, it shall be designated in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 6 and 8 to 15 of Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 656 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20a Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency 1. At Union level, the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency - EACEA shall be responsible for managing all stages of the grant for project actions of the European Solidarity Corps listed in Article 7 of this Regulation submitted by Europe-wide or international organisations The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency – EACEA shall also be responsible for the accreditation and monitoring of Europe-wide or international organisations; 2. The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency – EACEA shall also be responsible for the accreditation and monitoring of Europe-wide or international organisations;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 659 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) funds for grant support in the Member State or participating third country concerned for the actions of the European Solidarity Corps the management of which is entrusted to the national agency;
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 669 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. National agencies and the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency - EACEA, shall be responsible for the primary controls of grant beneficiaries for the actions of the European Solidarity Corps which are entrusted to them. Those controls shall give reasonable assurance that the grants awarded are used as intended and in compliance with the applicable Union rules.
2017/11/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 20 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
A budget for growth, jobssustainable growth, jobs, social inclusion and security
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 27 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the important role played by the EU budget in delivering concrete answers to the challenges the EU is facing; stresses that jobs, economic growth, migration, security and tackling populismsocial inclusion, decent, quality and stable jobs, eradication of poverty, greening, economic growth and socio-economic convergence, migration, development, security are the main concerns at EU level and that the EU budget remains part of the solution to these issues; stresses that solidarity must stay an underlying principle of the EU budget; underlines that a strong EU budget will benefit Member States and EU citizens alike; expects that the Commission will put forward a draft 2018 budget that enables the EU to continue to generate prosperity and ensure the safety of its citizens;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 52 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the EU budget must be equipped with the tools to enable it to respond to multiple crises simultaneously; is of the opinion that, while growth and jobs continue to remain the core priorities of the EU budget, obtaining a sustainable development progress in these fields will not be possible should EU citizens not feel unsafe or insocial justice and secureity;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 64 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that enhancing the competitiveness of the EU economy is, a sound infrastructure, well-funded research, further support to developing skills of employees and the continued commitment of the EU to strengthen investment are keys to ensuring economic growth and job creation; believes that the creation of socially sustainable, well-paid jobs must be one of the main priorities of the EU budget; argues that jobs are created mainly by the private sector, and that adequate budgetary support therefore needs to be devoted to supporting both private sector investmentsand public investments, namely in the field of public service; consequently, underlines the importance of Heading 1a, which delivers real added value for European citizens and business, and calls for an increase of its share in the global budgetthe allocations for this heading in the budget 2018 in order to provide them the infrastructures they need;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 79 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that investments in research and innovation represent a pre- condition for achieving genuine competitiveness in the EU; regrets the fact that, as a result of an alarmingly low success rate of applications, fewer EU funding for the field of research and innovation is currently inadequate to cover the year on year increase in high- quality projects in the field of research and innovation are receiving EU fundingapplications received, resulting in a low success rate; calls in this respect for an adequppropriate level of appropriationsfunding to be ensured for Horizon 2020;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 99 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the important role and potential of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in reducing the investment gap in Europe, and recognises the positive results achieved so far; welcomes also the Commission proposal for extending the EFSI until 2020, which will serve to further improve its functioning, especially as regards the additionality principle and the geographical balance, stresses, however, that further efforts are needed to follow the principles of additionality and geographical balance; believes more evidence needs to be presented about EFSI's delivering additionality; calls on the Commission to present an analysis of the added value of EFSI as part of its proposal for extending the EFSI until 2020, which it expects to reflect the above-mentioned principles and the role played by local and national promoting banks;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 131 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. WelcomNotes the proposal to launch an '18th birthday Interrail pass for Europe’; underlines that this project has the potential to become a key component in increasing European consciousness and identity, especially in the face of threats such as populism and the spread of misinformation'; stresses, however, that such a project should not be financed at the expense of other successful EU programmes and should be as socially inclusive as possible; intends to secure adequate financing for the programme in the 2018 budgetespecially in the field of youth and culture, should be as socially inclusive as possible; asks the Commission to assess the potential cost, interest and funding sources of this initiative;;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 154 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the importance of the European agricultural sector in maintaining food security in the European Union; expresses its full support to the farmers affected by the Russian embargo orthe avian flu, the dairy sector crisis, the meat crisis and severe climate-related losses; calls on the Commission therefore to continue to support farmers across Europe in coping with unexpected market volatility;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 168 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Is convinced that, under the current circumstances, where the ceiling in Heading 3 is too low, the EU budget has maximised its impact in dealing with the effects of the migratory and refugee crisihallenges; points out, however, that a sustainable solution must be found to this issue, as it has been shown by the repeated mobilisation of special instruments, such as the flexibility instrument, that the EU budget was not initially designed to address crises of such magnitude;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 170 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Recalls the importance of European agencies in ensuring the implementation of the European legislative priorities and thereby accomplishing EU policy objectives, such as those related to competitiveness, growth, employment and to managing the current migration and refugee crisis; insists, therefore, that adequate financial and human resources will be provided for both administrative and operational expenditure to allow the agencies to fulfil their assigned tasks and deliver the best possible results; underlines, with regard to increases in staff and appropriations for agencies since the 2014 budget, the fact that these are regarded as part of new policy developments and legislation which do not enter in the calculation of the 5% staff reduction target; recalls, therefore that the 2018 budget should not foresee any further reductions in the European agencies establishment plans beyond the 5% agreed upon, for each Institution and body of the European Union, in the framework of the Interinstitutional Agreement of December 2013 on cooperation in budgetary matters
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 173 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the role played by instruments such as the Internal Security Fund (ISF) and the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) in addressing the effects of the migratory and refugee crisihallenges, and calls for adequate budgeting in the coming years for these funds; reiterates its commitment to the principle of burden-sharing among member states in financing the efforts needed to adequately provide for refugees; welcomes also the role of EU agencies in the area of justice and home affairs, such as Europol, EASO, and the European Border and Coast Guard, and calls, in this context, for their mandate to be executed through adequate budgeting and staffing; is convinced that the EU needs to invest more in strengthening its bordersa better border management,, enhancing cooperation between law enforcement agencies, fighting terrorism and radicalisation and ensuringimproving integration measures and practices for those in need of international protection and, where necessary, carrying out return operations for those not entitled to protection while fully respecting the principle of non- refoulement sound return operations;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 189 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Strongly supportsTakes note of the initiatives in the field of defence research with the aim of encouraging better cooperation between Member States stresses however that such an activity needs to be endowed with fresh resources as it is a new political initiative with a significant impact on the EU budget; ; recalls that, while respecting provisions enshrined in the Treaties, strengthened cooperation in the field of defence is needed in order to meet the security challenges that the EU is facing, which are generated by prolonged instability in the EU neighbourhood and uncertainty regarding the commitment of certain EU partners towards NATO objective stresses that any possible expenditure related to the activities of military/defence nature should be counted outside the Multiannual Financial Framework ceilings;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 195 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Recalls the need to provide adequate funding for programmes dealing with education, training and cultural and creative activities; stresses that programmes such as Creative Europe and Europe for Citizens have a key role in supporting cultural and creative industries as well as participatory citizenship; furthermore points to the importance securing sufficient resources for the programme Erasmus+ in order to stand up to Commissions commitment of increasing the student mobility;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 198 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Recalls the Parliament's commitment to the civilian nature of research funding in the legal bases of Horizon 2020 and the Galileo Programme, and the integrity of the European Research Area as having a civilian research mission; calls for any defence funding proposals to be entirely additional to and distinct from the EU's Research and Space Programmes in line with their legal bases;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 203 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Reaffirms its conviction that in order to tackle the root causes of the migratory and refugee crisihallenges, the EU needs to step up its role through investments in the countries of origin of the refugees and migrants; while not undermining the implementation of the existing external policies, including the EU´s development policy; and mainstreaming fight against discrimination and gender inequality, notes that investments in infrastructure, housing, education, social protection and inclusion; eradication of poverty; medical services and support for SMEs are part of the solution to tackle the root causes of migration; welcomes therefore as a part of a solution to these challenges, the External Investment Plan as a coherent and coordinated framework to promote investments in Africa and the Neighbourhood countries;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 213 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Maintains its previous position that ad hoc external financial instruments such as Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRT) and Trust Funds which emerged in recent years must be incorporated into the EU budget, with Parliament having full scrutiny over the implementation of these instruments; stresses however that these instruments should not be financed by cuts in other existing instruments; takes note of the divergence between the promises and contribution to these funds by the Member states and urges Member states to stand by their promises to match the contributions of the EU;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 225 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines that one of the conditions for preserving stability and prosperity in the EU is a stable EU Neighbourhood; calls on the Commission therefore to ensure that priority is given to investments in the EU Neighbourhood in order to support efforts to tackle the main issues that this area is facing: the migration and refugee crisis in the Southern Neighbourhood and Russian aggression in the Eastern Neighbourhood; reiterates that supporting countries which are implementing association agreements with the EU is key to facilitating political and economic reformthe humanitarian, migration and refugee situation in the Southern Neighbourhood and the troubles in both the Southern and Eastern Neighbourhood Eastern Neighbourhood; reiterates that supporting countries which are implementing association agreements with the EU while engaging in dialogue with all interested parties is key to improve rule of law and enforcing democratic institutions;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 228 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Stresses that the EU budget is also an instrument of external solidarity, providing urgent assistance in humanitarian and civilian crises by offering support to countries in need; Reminds that the challenges of poverty eradication and sustainable development have been confirmed as a key priority for the EU and its Member States; in this context reminds of the EU commitment to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and also to achieve the 0.7% ODA/GNI target within the time frame of the post- 2015 agenda; highlights that in the long- term ,development aid yields a return on investment in the form of increased trade and GDP growth in Europe;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 251 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines that the Commission will put forward by the end of 2017 its proposals for the post-2020 MFF; attaches the utmost importance to the process leading up to the establishment of the new financial framework, and expects this to be commensurate to the challenges the Union is facing; calls for a swift and positive conclusion to the ongoing MFF mid-term revision;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 263 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines that predictability and long-term sustainability of the EU budget is a prerequisite for a strong and stable European Union; draws attention to the fact that the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the EU will provide an opportunity to address the long-standing issues which have prevented the EU budget from reaching its real potential, especially as regards the revenue side of the budget; reaffirms its position in favour of an in- depth reform of EU own resources, and welcomes in this respect the presentation of the final report of the High-Level Group on Own Resources (HLGOR); invites all involved parties to draw the appropriate conclusions from this report and analyse the feasibility of implementing the recommendations of the HLGOR that would help make the EU budget more stable and predictableautonomous and fair ; welcomes the conclusion of the HLGOR regarding the 'juste retour' and rebate approach, which should end, as it has been shown by the report that all Member States benefit from the EU budget, irrespective of their 'net- balance';
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 266 #

2016/2323(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Notes and regrets the fact that corporate tax fraud and tax avoidance have caused huge losses of tax income for Member States, and therefore a reduction in their contributions to the EU budget; considers moreover that such unfair tax competition in some cases means GDP transfer from one Member State to another and GNI transfer to non-EU tax havens, thus reducing aggregate Member State contributions to the EU budget;
2017/02/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls for renewed political impetus for an ambitious European anti-poverty strategy, and fresh commitment to meet the European 2020 anti-poverty targets; urges the Member States to outline detailed anti-poverty national strategy plans, and the Commission to emphasise poverty reduction within the European Semester;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 7 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates that macro-economic policies promoting austerity and structural reforms that promote public sector cuts impact disproportionately the most vulnerable people, stifle economic growth, and exacerbate poverty and social exclusion; reiterates its call on the 2. Commission and Member States to shift their macroeconomic approach towards encouraging social investment in the public sector for sustainable and inclusive growth;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 17 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Urges the EC to provide tailor- made guidelines and support for each EU Member State to improve the implementation of reforms to the education, training and youth policies, including through mutual learning, technical assistance and financial support;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 20 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote the right to high-quality education, investing in outreach to the most vulnerable learners,Welcomes the progress achieved in reaching higher education targets but raises its concerns that disadvantaged young people do not benefit equally from these results and that the social gap in education is growing; therefore calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote the right to high-quality education, investing in outreach to the most vulnerable learners, including learners with disabilities and NEETs and youth and children with migrant backgrounds, and ensure their systematic inclusion into mainstream education and to use the new skills agenda to strengthen human capacity, support an inclusive labour market and tackle social inequalities, therefore focusing on transferable skills such as social, intercultural, and creative and transferable skillsskills, entrepreneurship, critical thinking and digital literacy;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recalls the key role that non- formal and informal learning can play in developing and sustaining key skills for youth employability such as entrepreneurship, leadership, problem- solving, adaptability and capacity building, especially amongst marginalised groups;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 28 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on Member States to pursue further the development of validation mechanisms for non-formal and informal learning in order to meet the target set for 2017 and make lifelong learning a reality for a larger number of individuals, therefore contributing to tackling poverty, social exclusion and unemployment, as well as giving individuals opportunities for self-development;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 30 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the need to invest in children and youthAgrees that the fight against youth unemployment must remain a priority and recalls the need to invest in children and youth, including through the implementation of the Investing in Children Recommendations and social Investment in early childhood, especially with regard to thematic areas with direct relevance to the Europe 2020 strategy, such as early school leaving (ESL), higher education, youth employment, vocational education and training (VET), lifelong learning and mobility, in order to build resilience and reduce unemployment, especially amongst the young and most vulnerable groups, prevent radicalisation and ensure long term social inclusion;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 40 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the creation of a child guarantee and for a proper and swift implementation of the Youth Guarantee, including through a proper funding allocation, ensuring the added value and quality of the trainings and jobs offered in the programmes developed under the Youth Employment Initiative, in line with the ILO Decent Work agenda;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 43 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Is of the opinion that more efforts are needed to address the skills mismatches and skills shortages, with a particular focus on vocational education and training, apprenticeship systems, lifelong-learning and adult learning, in order to achieve a sustainable labour market and social inclusion and to prevent radicalisation;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 46 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Highlights that Erasmus+ contributes to mobility and cultural exchange across the EU; calls for better promotion and use of the European tools for transparency, mobility and recognition of skills and qualifications with a view to facilitating mobility as regards learning and working; reaffirms the need to also ensure mobility opportunities for vocational training, disadvantaged young people and people suffering from different forms of discrimination;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 48 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Highlights that social entrepreneurship is a growing field that can boost the economy whilst simultaneously alleviating deprivation, social exclusion and other societal problems; therefore considers that entrepreneurship education should include a social dimension, and address such subjects as fair trade, social enterprises, and alternative business models, such as co-operatives, in order to strive towards a more social, inclusive and sustainable economy;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 49 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Highlights that labour market policies generally, and skills matching in respect of VET policies specifically, must aim to create and promote high quality and secure jobs, in line with the ILO Decent Work agenda; notes that these policies must contribute to combatting the phenomena of precarious employment, zero-hour contracts, and unpaid internships;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 53 #

2016/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the European Semester should be a more open, transparent and democratic process; calls on the Commission to introduce guidelines for stakeholder dialogue in order to improve the quality of civil society participation., using in this perspective the additional tools offered by e-democracy;
2016/12/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1 #

2016/2304(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that there is a visible gap between the documented results of cohesion policy interventions and the added value of the policy in general, on the one hand, and the perception and recognition of EU-funded projects on the ground, on the other; believes that this gap needs to be addressed urgently, especially given the increased scepticism regarding the EU that can currently be observed in many Member States; calls for the Commission to allocate an adequate amount of financial resources for expanding the scope of the RegioStars award, with the aim of having annual competitions for rewarding the best projects performed at regional level in all Member States; considers that this initiative would allow for the best examples of cohesion policy initiatives to obtain media coverage and therefore be known by public opinion;
2017/04/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2016/2304(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. stress the need for simplification of the rules governing the implementation of cohesion policy and the need to preserve sound financial management while properly communicating this to the public;
2017/04/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2016/2304(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Invites the Commission to consider earmarking a dedicated financial envelope for information and communication activities as part of the technical assistance relating to the ESIFs; considers that the ongoing revision of the Common Provisions Regulation in the framework of the simplification presented as part of the MFF mid-term review/revision package provides an excellent opportunity in this context.; calls for national, regional and local managing authorities to adapt their internal structures with the aim of improving their communication capabilities and therebefore making the most efficient use of the funds earmarked for promoting the ESIFs;
2017/04/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2016/2304(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Considers that a higher level of engagement of skateholders and visibility with regard to the implementation of the ESIFs could result an increased number of project applications submitted by Member States and therebefore in a reduction of the under- implementation with regard to the EU budget.
2017/04/18
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2016/2302(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes that by 31 December 2015, only one Member State reported its intention to combine support from FIs with grants on the basis of Art.37 CPR and that Member State's intention for contribution to FI under Art. 38(1) and Art.39 CPR was very low. Observes that the correct implementation of FIs still causes challenges due to inconsistent rules (cohesion policy, state aid, public procurement regulations) and believes that there is scope for more synergies between the use of FIs and other types of support;
2017/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2016/2298(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that the EGF could be a more efficient and effective instrument if reformed and shaped in a way that it is adequately funded and by lowering the threshold for EGF eligibility in order to ensure that employees of small and medium-sized enterprises in sectors that are directly damaged by the effects of globalisation, are assisted;
2016/11/30
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 19 #

2016/2298(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to submit a proposal to lower the threshold for EGF eligibility, which currently stands at 500 redundancies, 100 redundancies in the case of medium-sized enterprises and 50 redundancies in the case of small enterprises, so as to ensure that the aid reaches workers employed by SMEs, who are generally most affected by the effects of globalisation;
2016/11/30
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the Youth Guarantee (YG) is a drive for policy change, it pushes public authorities to be more innovative and to focus increasingly on the transitions between education and work and the transitions between jobs; it has an important role in supporting measures to provide unemployed young people with the skills and experience needed to engage in employment and to become entrepreneurs, and also provides an opportunity to address skills mismatch;
2017/05/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 11 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the necessity of guaranteeing a long-term commitment through ambitious programming and stable financing from both the EU budget and the national budgets in order to offer a full access to all young people who are Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEETs) in the EU;
2017/07/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the important role of education and career guidance in preparing young people with the work ethics and skills needed by the job market; highlights the need to build trust between young people and public institutions providing career guidance, such as Public Employment Services; encourages investments in projects that strengthen the cooperation between education providers and Public Employment Services;
2017/05/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls that, according to the International Labour Organisation, an efficient Youth Guarantee requires an annual funding of approximately 45 billion EUR for the EU-28; this funding should be viewed as an investment, given the significant reduction that it will produce, if effective, in the costs associated with youth employment;
2017/07/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Indicates that measures supported by the YG also need to address structural challenges which young people not in education, employment or training (NEETS) face so as to ensure that they have a long-term impact; additional financial commitments by Member States are needed in the national budgets to address these structural challenges;
2017/05/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 17 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes that an evaluation of the YEI is to be concluded by the EC by the end of year 2017, and expects a swift introduction of the necessary adjustments to ensure a successful implementation; stresses the importance of a continued assessment of the performance of the YEI by relevant stakeholders, including youth organizations;
2017/07/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Expects an ambitious political commitment for the next MFF and recalls that is should be financed with new appropriations, and not through flexibility instruments or redeployments of the existing budgetary appropriations;
2017/07/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that the development of one-stop-shops should be supported to increase the positive impact of the Youth Guarantee by ensuring that all services and guidance are available for young people at one location;
2017/05/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 26 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses that the evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of the Youth Guarantee has to evaluate the quality of the Youth Guarantee offers; Highlights the need to define a quality framework with quality standards for the Youth Guarantee offers;
2017/05/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 32 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Notes that lack of visibility of the scheme can result in difficulty to reach out all young people; recommends to increase the possibility to fund local campaigns organised with all relevant local partners, including youth organisations, and support the development of platforms for young people to register to the scheme; recommends that the information related to the Youth Guarantee is accessible and understandable for everyone;
2017/05/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 35 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls for a diversification of funding channels involving local, regional and national levels to better reach out to all young people;
2017/05/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 41 #

2016/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Welcomes extending the age limit of the Youth Guarantee eligibility to 29 for the countries that have requested this;
2017/07/11
Committee: CONT
Amendment 41 #

2016/2242(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the manner in which Member States implement schemes approved under the YG and to put in place a comprehensivetransparent, comprehensive and open-data monitoring system that covers cost efficiency, structural reforms and measures targeting individuals;
2017/05/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 49 #

2016/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Stresses the need of tailoring the measures to local context needs in order to increase their impact, for example through closer involvement of local employers' representatives, local training providers and local authorities;Calls for a diversification of funding channels involving local, regional and national levels to better reach out to all NEETs;
2017/07/11
Committee: CONT
Amendment 51 #

2016/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Notes that lack of visibility of the scheme can result in difficulty to reach out all young people;Recommends to increase the possibility to fund local campaigns organised with all local partners, including youth organisations, and support the development of platforms for young people to register to the scheme;Recommends that the information related to the Youth Guarantee is accessible and understandable for everyone;
2017/07/11
Committee: CONT
Amendment 52 #

2016/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with regret that most Member States have not established a definition of a ‘quality offer’; urges the Member States and the Commission, within the framework of the Employment Committee of the European Union (EMCO), to use the existing networks to work on the development of commonly agreed characteristics of this concept taking into consideration the European Quality Framework for Traineeships and the Joint statement of the European social partners "Towards a Shared Vision of Apprenticeships" and the CJEU case law on precarious employment; welcomes the ECA’s recommendation in its Special report No 5/2017 that more attention needs to be paid to improving the quality of offers;
2017/07/11
Committee: CONT
Amendment 66 #

2016/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that most issues causing delays to implementation of the YEI by the Member States are of a procedural and structural nature; calls on the MS concerned to continue making efforts to improve its implementation; additional financial commitments by MS are needed in the national budgets to address these structural challenges;
2017/07/11
Committee: CONT
Amendment 71 #

2016/2242(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Recognises the significant efforts made by the Member States to implement the YG; observes, however, that most reforms have not yet been fully implemented, in particular in the forging of partnerships with social partners and young people in the design, implementation and assessment of the measures within the YG and in supporting those facing multiple barriers; concludes that considerable efforts and financial resources are needed in the long term to achieve the YG objectives;
2017/07/11
Committee: CONT
Amendment 20 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 25 – paragraph 7
7. The Bureau shall draw upadopt Parliament's preliminary draft budget estimatesbudget estimates and Parliament's establishment plan for each financial year.
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 46 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 88 – paragraph 5
5. Draft amendments to the estimates of Parliament which are similar to those already rejected by Parliament at the time when the estimates were drawn up shall be discussed only where the committee responsible has delivered a favourable opinion.deleted
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 48 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 96 – title
Estimates of Parliament and its establishment plan
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 52 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 96 – paragraph 1
1. The Bureau shall draw up the preliminary draft estimatesadopt Parliament's estimates and Parliament's establishment plan for each financial year on the basis of a report prepared by the Secretary-General.
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 53 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 96 – paragraph 2
2. The President shall forward the preliminary draft estimates to the committee responsible, which shall draw up the draft estimates and report to Parliament.deleted
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 55 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 96 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The President shall set a time limit for tabling amendments to the draft estimates.deleted
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 56 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 96 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The committee responsible shall give its opinion on these amendments.deleted
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 57 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 96 – paragraph 4
4. Parliament shall adopt the estimates.deleted
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 59 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 96 – paragraph 5
5. The President shall forward the estimatesParliament's budget estimates and the Parliament's establishment plan to the committee responsible for budgetary issues, to the Commission and the Council.
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 61 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 97 – title
Procedure to be applied when drawing upconsidering Parliament's estimatesdraft budget
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 62 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 97 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
As regards Parliament's budget, a conciliation procedure between the Bureau and the committee responsible for budgetary issues shall take decisions in successive stages on:be opened in cases where the opinion of the latter diverges from the initial decisions taken by the Bureau on Parliament's estimates;
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 63 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 97 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the establishment plan;deleted
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 64 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 97 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the preliminary draft and the draft estimates.deleted
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 65 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 97 – paragraph 2
2. The decisions concerning the establishment plan will be taken in accordance with the following procedure: (a) establishment plan for each financial year; (b) a conciliation procedure between the Bureau and the committee responsible for budgetary issues shall be opened in cases where the opinion ofdeleted the Bureau shall draw up the latter diverges from the initial decisions taken by the Bureau; (c) Bureau shall take the final decision on the estimates for the establishment plan, in accordance with Rule 222(3), without prejudice to decisions taken pursuant to Article 314 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. the end of the procedure, the
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 66 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 97 – paragraph 3
3. As regards the estimates proper, the procedure for drawing up the estimates will begin as soon as the Bureau has taken a final decision on the establishment plan. The stages of that procedure will be those laid down in Rule 96. A conciliation procedure shall be opened in cases where the positions of the committee responsible for budgetary issues and of the Bureau are widely divergent.deleted
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 72 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex VI – point IV – point 2
2. Parliament’s budgetary prerogatives, namely the budget of the Union including the budget of the Parliament, as well as the negotiation and implementation of interinstitutional agreements in this field;
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 73 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex VI – point IV – point 3
3. Parliament’s estimates according to the procedure defined in the Rules;deleted
2016/10/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2016/2099(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes the view that the EIB bears responsibility in the strikingly low take-up of the current MFF "off-the-shelf" instruments, and corresponding under implementation; reminds of the numerous calls on EIB to catalyse and facilitate best practice dissemination throughout Member states in particular through the relevant national promotional banks and institutions which represent a mayor tool for a coordinated EU response to the low level of investment;
2016/10/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2016/2099(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls the agreement[1] by the European Parliament and the Council to address the issue of the treatment of the European Investment Fund's dividends in the framework of the next revision of the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union or, at the latest, in the context of the interim report on the achievement of the objectives set therein, to be delivered by Commission by 31 December 2016 ; [1] Stated in annex to the Decision of 2014 on the participation of the European Union in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund
2016/10/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2016/2099(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Intends already to dedicate particular attention when examining the above-mentioned legislative proposals to new indicators for projects providing strategic response addressing root causes of migration, as views appeared to diverge up to very recently, about what those root causes are;
2016/10/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 34 a (new)
- having regard to the Working Group of EU Member States Experts report of November 2015 entitled 'Towards more efficient financial ecosystems: innovative instruments to facilitate access to finance for the cultural and creative sectors',
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 22 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas CCIs have dual value, as, domestically, they preserve and promote cultural and linguistic diversity, and strengthen European and regional identity, while sustaining social cohesion and contributing substantially to investment, growth, innovation and employment in the EU economy, and, externally, they help promote the EU’s shared values, such as respect for human rights, diversity and equality;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 30 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas cultural diplomacy strengthens the bilateral relations between European and third countries and, builds bridges between societies and contributes to better mutual understanding, while also being capable of acting as a driver of economic and social growth;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 40 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas according to a study by the European Patent Office and the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market, intellectual property rights (IPR)- intensive industries generate over a quarter of employment and over a third of the economic activity in the EU;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 41 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas almost 39% of EU GDP is generated by IPR-intensive industries, with trademark-intensive industries generating 34% of the total, design- intensive industries 13%, patent-intensive industries 14%, and copyright-intensive industries 4.2%;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 54 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas employment in the cultural sector is unlikely to be offshored, as it is connected to specific cultural and historical competences; whereas CCIs contribute significantly and more than any other sector to youth employment and have proved to be most resilient during the post- 2008 economic crisis; whereas employment in CCIs rose throughout the EU between 2008 and 2014, which suggests that not only are they more resilient in the wake of the crisis but are also creating additional employment;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 61 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas it is erroneously argued that there is a higher degree of risk involved in investing in CCIs compared with other types of business, and whereas that argument is based, inter alia, on the fact that CCIs are IPR-intensive and that there are difficulties involved in using intangible goods as guarantees for financing;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 84 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas despite the fact that more creative content is being consumed today than ever before, in particular on services such as user-uploaded content platforms and content aggregation services, the cultural and creative sector has not seen a comparable increase in revenues from this increase in consumption; whereas the Commission is urged to take steps to put a stop to the transfer of value to ensure that authors, creators, performers and right holders receive fair remuneration for their works, and whereas this will result in more content for the public and a strong cultural and creative industry, as well as representing a guarantee to safeguard European cultural and linguistic diversity;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 101 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas in the industrial economy, investment was primarily focused on tangible goods, which were the main drivers of growth, while in today’s creative economy, intangible goods are the principal targets for investment, sources of value and drivers of growth; whereas the financing of CCIs should be seen in this context;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 109 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive, coherent and long-term industrial policy framework for the CCS to boost the competitiveness and development of the cultural and creative industries, and on the EU to include the development, promotion and protection of CCIs in its strategic goals and overall political priorities;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 119 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to design its future policies based on the following definition of CCIs: ‘cultural and creative industries are those industries that are based on cultural values, individual creativity, skills and talent with the potential to creategenerate continued innovation, wealth and jobs through generating value from intellectual property. They include the following sectors relying on cultural and creative inputs: architecture, archives and libraries, artistic crafts, audio-visual (including film, television, video games and multimedia), cultural heritage, design, creativity-driven high-end industries and fashion, festivals, music, performing arts, books and publishing, radio and visual arts’;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 134 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to identify specific indicators in order to monitor and analyse the cultural, economic and societal impact of its policies and regulatory proposals related to the CCS, and to possibly identify alternative data sources with a view to complementing and improving official statistics; considers it crucial to collect accurate data about the CCS in order to better determine its impact and dynamics and its role as driver of innovation and growth in the rest of the economy, thus helping improve its access to finance;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 140 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the Commission and Eurostat to include the CCS in their yearly statistics and to publish a sectorial biennial report on the developments of CCIs in Europe; Highlights the need to reinforce the work made by Eurostat and the Joint Research Centre to collect and produce information and data about the contribution of cultural and creative industries to other economic sectors;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 152 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that technology and infrastructure rely on the content provided by creators; calls, therefore, on the Commission to establish a legal framework for the value chain in the digital age that takes into account the specificities of the sector and leads to an improvement in theguarantees a fair remuneration ofor authors and creators, creators, performers and right holders, thus ensuring a thriving digital economy;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 167 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that the digital revolution has changed the way in which citizens and companies are related and has opened new opportunities for the CCS to develop new ideas and business models, attract new audiences and expand their markets;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 169 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that copyright and related rights constitute the legal framework for the European cultural and creative industries (CCIs) and form the basis for their ability to generate economic activity, competitiveness, employment, creativity and innovation; Asks the Commission, in view of the upcoming copyright reform, to create legal solutions which will suit creators, right holders and consumers alike in order to make clear that liability exemptions can only apply to genuinely neutral and passive online service providers and not to services that play an active role in distributing, promoting and monetising content at the expense of creators;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 179 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. AskUrges the Commission, in view of the upcoming copyright reform, to create legal solutions which will suit creators, right holders and consumers alike in order to make clear that liability exemptions can only apply to genuinely neutral and passive online service providers and not to services that play an active role in distributing, promoting and monetising content at the expense of creators;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 187 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers it crucial to adapt, strengthen and enforce rules on copyright and related rights in order to create an appropriate legal framework for the European cultural and creative industry and help it generate growth and jobs and become more competitive, creative and innovative;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 193 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to place greater stress on helping SME, SVE and micro-enterprises in the cultural and creativity sector to identify, assess and protect the value of their intellectual property rights;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 198 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that piracy and counterfeiting remain a serious concern for CCIs and citizens alike; stresses that these illicit activities cause serious losses in terms of economic activity, growth and employment and can cause safety and health concerns that need to be addressed;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 208 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers it essential a strong commitment from the European Commission and the Member States to eradicate special tax treatments that allow certain enterprises, such as some technology giants, to reduce the payment of taxes to a minimum;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 236 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to improve a regulatory environment which does not impose undue burdens on a sector which consists mainly of freelancers, micro and small and medium enterprises;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 246 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Reaffirms its position to exclude cultural and audiovisual services from any free trade agreement between the Union and third countries, since cultural and creative works are not goods like any others;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 255 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that creative skills need to be learnt from an early age in order to lay the foundations for the continuous renewal of creative talents; encourages the Member States to promote the incorporation of creativity and innovation at all levels of education and training, foster greater knowledge of the CCI in school curricula and improve their training, learning and qualification systems, enabling students in cultural and arts disciplines to acquire comprehensive training;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 265 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Encourages Member States to promote better knowledge on creative industries in the education system and support creativity through education, thus helping people to value creative industries products and services;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 311 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Encourages the Members States to promote cooperation between artistic schools, universities and businesses in the field of CCS and ensure a better match between the supply of skills and the demands of the labour market to boosting the sector's competitive potential; recommends the development of work- learn trajectories;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 316 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Remembers that in most of the cultural and creative industries, and specifically in the media and culture sector, part-time and fixed-duration contracts, temporary work and economically dependent self-employment has spread rapidly; Remembers that the ILO has demanded that "fundamental principles and rights at work apply to all workers in the media and culture sector, regardless of the nature of their employment relationship"; Calls on the Commission and Member States to improve the social protection of these workers and to adapt social security schemes to the specificities of creative work, particularly in the digital world;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 322 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Supports the request made by the EESC calling on the European Commission to put forward an ambitious legislative package on mobility providing an appropriate solution to the problems of mobility within the EU for CCI workers and easing visa procedures for exchanges with third countries, guaranteeing basic social and labour standards;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 325 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Takes note of the Communication from the Commission entitled 'A new skills agenda for Europe: Working together to strengthen human capital, employability and competitiveness', sharing the view that "in a fast-changing global economy, skills will to a great extent determine competitiveness and the capacity to drive innovation, they are a pull factor for investment and a catalyst in the virtuous circle of job creation and growth, they are key to social cohesion"; Considers it necessary to pay special attention to creative skills in the revision of the Key Competences Framework and the European Qualifications Framework;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 342 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses the need to strengthen government policies in support of the CCS and improve culture budgets; Points out that public funding has suffered severe budget cuts in the Member States, posing a serious threat over European culture and creative work;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 363 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that the Guarantee Facility within Creative Europe is one of the ways to address the pressing need for accessing loan financing for innovative and sustainable projects in the CCS; is concerned at the delay in implementing the Guarantee Facility; stresses the need to increase the budget of Creative Europe and the Guarantee Facility to effectively support European cultural and creative expressions and diversify the beneficiaries of funding;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 369 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that the EFSI should help SMEs to overcome capital shortages and typically target projects with a higher risk profile than projects supported by EIB normal operations20 ; notes neverthelesregrets that until MayAugust 2016 no funding had been granted for projects in the CCS nor for projects in the education or training sector, which mainly consist of SMEs with a higher degree of risk; __________________ 20 Regulation (EU) 2015/1017. Regulation (EU) 2015/1017.
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 376 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the investment environment and the conditions governing access to financing in the CCS and develop innovative financial instruments tailored to the needs and specificities of these sectors building on new and emerging financing sources such as microcredits and crowdfunding;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 377 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Highlights the need to better support the CCS companies in developing business skills to improve their ability to approach and convince external investors;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 378 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. Considers it necessary to improve the role public investment banks play in the CCS by giving SMEs better access to credit and helping enterprises to expand their market and their export activities;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 383 #

2016/2072(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that in order to improve access to finance in the CCIs it is necessary to develop expertise in identifying and assessing the value of intangible assets which could be used as collaterals;
2016/09/09
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 138 #

2016/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that the scoreboard is supposed to be used by the Investment Committee (IC) to ensure an independent and transparent assessment of the potential and actual use of the EU guarantee and to prioritise projects; calls for Parliament to be able to check that the scoreboard and its indicators are being properly consulted, applied and used; requests that the project selection criteria be properly applied and this process be made more transparent; recalls that the IC must assign equal importance to each pillar of the scoreboard when prioritising projects, irrespective of whether the individual pillar yields a numerical score, or whether it is composed of unscored qualitative and quantitative indicators; criticises the fact that the EIB itself admits that the IC’s experts only make use of the 4th pillar for information purposes, not for decision- making;
2017/03/02
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 141 #

2016/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that the scoreboard is supposed to be used by the Investment Committee (IC) to ensure an independent and transparent assessment of the potential and actual use of the EU guarantee and to prioritise projects; requests that the project selection criteria be properly applied and this process be made more transparent; recalls that the IC must assign equal importance to each pillar of the scoreboard when prioritising projects, irrespective of whether the individual pillar yields a numerical score, or whether it is composed of unscored qualitative and quantitative indicators; criticises the fact that the EIB itself admits that the IC’s experts only make use of the 4th pillar for information purposes, not for decision-making;(Does not affect the English version)
2017/03/02
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 142 #

2016/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that the scoreboard is supposed tomust be used by the Investment Committee (IC) to ensure an independent and transparent assessment of the potential and actual use of the EU guarantee and to prioritise projects; requests that the project selection criteria be properly applied and this process be made more transparent; recalls that the IC must assign equal importance to each pillar of the scoreboard when prioritising projects, irrespective of whether the individual pillar yields a numerical score, or whether it is composed of unscored qualitative and quantitative indicators; criticises the fact that the EIB itself admits that the IC’s experts only make use of the 4th pillar for information purposes, not for decision-making;
2017/03/02
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 166 #

2016/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Considers it important to discuss whether the envisaged leverage of 15 is appropriate to enable EFSI to support high quality projects bearing a higher risk; calls on the Commission to present a study exploring the various ways in which a weaker leverage effect could have a bearing on the selection of high-risk projects; invites the EIB to weigh up complementing the volume requirement with secondary goals to be achieved;
2017/03/02
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 173 #

2016/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with concern that small projects are deterred from applying for EFSI financing based on their sizePoints out that small projects often encounter difficulties in obtaining the funding they need; notes with concern that small projects are deterred from applying for EFSI financing, or are even declared ineligible for that funding, based on their size; points out that small projects do not reach the threshold for EFSI funding; stresses the need to step up the technical assistance available to these projects from the European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) and to enlist the European Investment Bank and national development institutions and banks to support them; points to the significant impact that a small project might nevertheless have on a national or regional scale; believes that the European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) is instrumental in advising and accompanying promoters of small-scale projects in the structuring and bundling of projects via investment platforms or framework agreements; calls on the Steering Board to look into this issue and put forward proposals to correct this situation;
2017/03/02
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 198 #

2016/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes that all sectors defined in the EFSI Regulation have been covered by EFSI financing; points out, however, that certain sectors are under-represented; notes that this might be due to the fact that certain sectors already offered better investment opportunities in terms of shovel-ready, bankable projects when EFSI started up; invites the EIB against this backdrop to discuss how to improve sectorial diversification, linking it to the goals set out in the Regulation as well as the issue of whether EFSI support should be extended to other sectors; furthermore calls for an ongoing commitment to ensure mobilisation of private resources and channelling of the support to social infrastructures, social and solidarity economy enterprises, with the aim to help vulnerable and socially excluded groups;
2017/03/02
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 209 #

2016/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Regrets that EFSI supported investments which have already received increased support from the EIB, such as gas infrastructure whereas in the area of energy efficiency EFSI should seek to finance projects in addition to those already financed by the EIB; calls on EIB to ensure that 100% of EFSI financing contributes to climate action in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, with the overall aim of ending the use of fossil fuels;
2017/03/02
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 342 #

2016/2064(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
45. Notes that awareness of overlaps and competition between EFSI and financial instruments of the EU budget on the part of the Commission and the EIB has led to the adoption of guidelines recommending the combination of EFSI and ESI financing; stresses that this combination of funding should mainly involve EFSI funding and ESIF financial instruments, and only to very limited extents, if at all, involve ESIF grants; points, however, to persistent differences in the eligibility criteria, regulations, timeframe for reporting and the application of state aid rules, which hinder combined usage; welcomes the fact that the Commission has begun to address these in its proposal for a revision of the Financial Regulation; believes that further efforts are required and that the second and third pillars of the investment plan are key to this end;
2017/03/02
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1 #

2016/2053(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that the simultaneous expiry of the Cotonou Agreement and of the Union’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) provides an opportunity to finally decide the budgetisation of the European Development Fund (EDF), with the condition of clear guarantees of ring- fencing for ACP-EU cooperation and maintaining the level of financing; believes that the current set-up of the EDF is an anomaly at the root of several shortcomings; stresses that budgetisation will boost the legitimacy, efficiency and predictability of development aid while ensuring better policy coherence and visibility; recalls that even if budgetised the EDF should include benchmarks that are aligned with EU cooperation, such as the current ones dedicated to human development and climate change;
2016/06/22
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2016/2053(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the Union budget already provides instruments targeted at specific partners and that EDF budgetisation can be designed so as to reflect and promote the privileged ACP-EU relationship with a view of promoting sustainable development; calls on the Commission to present a roadmap which addresses the abovementioned issues, prior to presenting the necessary proposals for the next MFF;
2016/06/22
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2016/2053(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Takes note of the Commission communication of 7 June 2016 on a new partnership framework with third countries under the European agenda on migration; notes that the EU budget and EDF contribution to the package of EUR 8 billion is exclusively composed of aid which was already planned; calls for not jeopardizing development assistance to beneficiaries and for financing migration- related initiatives with fresh appropriations;
2016/06/22
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2016/2053(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Supports blending grants with financial instruments in order to maximise the impact of development assistance and address market failures and investment gaps; stresses that innovative financing must not replace grants, nor must it replace the responsibility of developed countries regarding official development assistance (ODA) or of developing countries to provide public essential services; notes the intention to launch an external investment initiative for Africa and callsplan in Africa and the Mediterranean building on the example of the European Fund for Strategic Investment; calls for a clear additionality vis-à-vis the existing financial instruments and blending platforms, including via fresh appropriations, and for the full involvement of Parliament in its establishment.
2016/06/22
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2016/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that, according to its resolution on the preparation of the post- electoral revision of the MFF 2014-2020: Parliament's input ahead of the Commission's proposal, "new political initiatives should not be financed to the detriment of existing EU programmes and policies";
2016/09/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2016/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Member States to engage more actively in cooperative projects, e.g. research programmes or pooling and sharing of assets; supportnotes, in this framework, the proposed preparatory action on defence research which should pave the way for a dedicated programme; Believes that if such new action is launched, it would have a significant impact on the EU budget; Therefore, calls on the Commission to find a different way of financing the proposed preparatory action by ensuring that new political initiatives are financed with additional funds and to present the relevant budgetary impact assessment;
2016/09/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 38 #

2016/2047(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that in order to relaunch the European integration process a structured dialogue with civil society needs to be held, starting on 1 January 2017 in order to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome in March 2017 and ending in May 2018 with the holding of a Second European Congress in the Hague on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the first one, and that to this end the 2017 budget should include the means to fund the activities forming part of this process;
2016/07/25
Committee: ECON
Amendment 175 #

2016/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas most of the unsolved disappearances that occur in the EU each year are related to trafficking in human beings,
2016/09/21
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 177 #

2016/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the legal, social and personal problems that a disappearance causes have a specific impact on those involved that must be recognised and addressed,
2016/09/21
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 488 #

2016/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Draws attention to the link between people-trafficking and the problem of missing persons in Europe; stresses the need for a comprehensive strategy to address the particular suffering of relatives of missing persons, given the particular legal, social and emotional nature of such cases; takes the view that this strategy should be launched with a Commission communication on this issue;
2016/09/21
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 489 #

2016/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Considers that this strategy should focus on stepping up judicial and police cooperation, particularly during the initial phase following the reporting of disappearance suspected of being connected to a criminal offence, particularly in cross-border areas. Adds that training for the relevant staff should be promoted – with a special emphasis on caring for those affected by events – with the strong support of, and cooperation with, civil society organisations working in this field;
2016/09/21
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 17 #

2016/0287(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Following the Communication setting out a European vision of Internet connectivity for the Digital Single Market and in order to promote digital inclusion, the Union should support the provision of free local wireless connectivity which is free of charge and free from restrictions in the centres of local public life, including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public, through targeted support. Such support is so far not covered by Regulations (EU) No 1316/201315 and (EU) No 283/201416. __________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1316/20136 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010, OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129, as last amended by Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2015, OJ L 169, 1.7.2015, p. 1. 16 Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on guidelines for trans- European networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1336/97/EC, OJ L 86, 21.3.2014, p. 14.
2017/03/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2016/0287(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer free local wireless connectivity which is free of charge and free from restrictions as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high-speed broadband in the centres of public life. Such entities could include municipalities and other local public authorities, libraries and hospitals.
2017/03/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2016/0287(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Local wireless connectivity should only qualify as free of charge and free from restrictions where it is provided without corresponding remuneration, whether by direct payment or other types of consideration, including, but not limited to, advertising and the provision of personal data.
2017/03/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 34 #

2016/0287(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Given Internet connectivity needs within the Union and the urgency of promoting access networks that can deliver, throughout the EU, an Internet experience of high quality based on very high-speed broadband services, financial assistance should seek to attain a geographically balanced distribution, promoting the principle of universal access for citizens to the benefits of the information society.
2017/03/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 39 #

2016/0287(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) actions in the field of providing free local wireless connectivity free of charge and free from restrictions in local communities shall be financed through grants or forms of financial assistance other than financial instruments.
2017/03/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 410 #

2016/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
g a) resources coming from Member States not complying with the corrective allocation mechanism established under Regulation (EU) No 604/2013.
2017/04/18
Committee: BUDGCONT
Amendment 77 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The Union's ambitious External Investment Plan (EIP) is needed to support investments starting in Africa and the Union's Neighbourhood as a means to promote the sustainable development goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ('the 2030 Agenda'), in particular poverty eradication, as well as the commitments under the recently revised European Neighbourhood Policy thus addressing root causes of migrationmigratory pressures stemming from poverty, underdevelopment, inequality, demographic growth, lack of employment and economic opportunities as well as from climate change. It should also contribute to the implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change (COP 21).
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 92 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The EFSD should contribute to the implementation of the UN's Agenda 2030 which recognizes international migration as a multi-dimensional reality of major relevance for the development of countries of origin, transit and destination, and requiring coherent and comprehensive responses while underlining the potential for migrants contributing to inclusive growth and sustainable development.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 100 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD), as part of the EIP, should provide an integrated financial package to finance and attract investments starting in regions of Africa for countries that are signatories to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its member Statesfostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio- economic resilience of partner countries, while maximising additionality, addressing market failures and sub- optimal investment situations, and crowding-in private sector funds. The EFSD's operations should be clearly distinct from, and complementary to, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 200022 and the Neighbourhood countries, thereby creating growth and er support, in particular the external lending mandate operations of the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Economic Resilience Initiative, and the ACP-IF Facility. EFSD guarantee operations should also be comployement opportunities, maximary to the existing additionality, delivering innovative products, and crowding-in private sector funds. __________________ 22OJ L 317, 15.12.2000 as last amended by OJ L 287, 4.11.2010ctivities of other eligible financial institutions and cover blind spots in investment that they are currently not able to meet.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 112 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) In order to fulfil the political commitments of the Union on renewable energy and climate change, including resource efficiency, a minimum share of 35 % of the funding allocated under the EFSD should be devoted to financing and investment operations relevant for those sectors, thus contributing to the implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 132 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Moreover, the Strategic Board should support the Commission in setting strategic guidance and overall investment goals. The Strategic Board should also support coordination and coherence between the regional platforms. This should ensure complementarity of the various instruments in external action. The Strategic BThe strategic board should be co- chaired by the Commission and the High Representative of the Unioin for Foreign Affairs and Security Policyder to ensure consistency and coherence with Union external policy objectives, and partnership frameworks with third countrieswith the Union's other efforts addressing the root causes of migration, as well as Policy Coherence for Development.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 136 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) European Union Delegations in partner countries should promote access to, and actively provide information on the EFSD, and enhance coherence between the use of the guarantee, use of blended finance under the regional platforms, the provision of enhanced targeted technical assistance, and policy dialogues in their respective country.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 144 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The EFSD guarantee should be managed so as to provide a level playing field for eligible counterparts, avoid conflicts of interest and be efficient with due regard to the objective of crowding in private sector for financing investments and maximising additionality.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 152 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) As the funds of the EDF are to be used for the countries eligible under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF)25, it requires the allocation of a minimum of EUR 400 000 000 of EFSD Guarantee coverage for investments throughout the implementation period of the EFSD Guarantee. The EFSD Guarantee should only become available when a contribution of EUR 400 000 000 of 11th EDF funds have been allocated to the EFSD Guarantee Fund has been confirmed. __________________ 25 Internal Agreement between the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Union, meeting within the Council, on the financing of European Union aid under the multiannual financial framework for the period 2014 to 2020, in accordance with the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement and on the allocation of financial assistance for the Overseas Countries and Territories to which Part Four of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union applies (OJ L 210, 6.8.2013, p. 1).
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 159 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The Commission should report annually to the European Parliament and the Council and the Joint Parliamentary Assembly ACP-EU on the financing and investment operations covered by the EFSD Guarantee with a view to ensuring accountability to the European citizens and partner countries. The report should be made public in order to allow relevant stakeholders, including civil society, to express their views. The Commission should also report annually to the European Parliament and the Council on the management of the EFSD Guarantee Fund so that accountability and transparency are ensured.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 163 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) In order to ensure the monitoring and accountability of the EFSD and of the External Investment Plan, the European Parliament may organise regular and structured exchanges of views as part of an investment dialogue with the Commission, the High Representative, the EIB and other eligible financial institutions as well as private sector and civil society organisations.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 171 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) In order to reflect political developments and needs for Union action in the world, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amendments to the Annex of this Regulation listing the regions eligible for support through EFSD Guarantee. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making 1a. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 1a OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 188 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The EFSD shall contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda with a particular focus on sustainabland be guided by the objectives set out in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and Article 208 TFEU and the internationally agreed development effectiveness principles, thus contributing to the Union's development and Neighbourhood policies, with a particular focus on poverty eradication, long-term sustainable and inclusive growth, job creation, socio-economic sectors and on the support to micro, small and medium sized enterprises, thus addressing. In so doing, the EFSD shall, inter alia, contribute to addressing the specific socio-economic root causes of migration and contributing tofoster sustainable reintegration of returned migrants inmigrants returning to their countries of origin while maximising additionalor transity, delivering innovative products and crowding in private sector fundas well as strengthen resilience of host communities.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 197 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a In the regions and countries where it operates, the EFSD shall contribute to the objectives set out in the basic acts of the relevant Union external financing instruments and shall be consistent with the priorities contained in the national or regional programmes, where available.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 201 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The management of the EFSD shall be ensured by the Commission. The Commission shall work in close cooperation with the EIB and with the other eligible counterparts as regards the operational management of the EFSD Guarantee. To that end, a technical working group shall be put in place. An agreement shall be concluded with the EIB specifying the conditions of their cooperation in the management of the EFSD, in consultation with other eligible counterparts.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 207 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
ItThe strategic board shall provide strategic guidance and support the Commission in setting overall investment goals as regards the use of the EFSD Guarantee. The strategic board shall also support overall co, as well as in monitoring an appropriate and diversified geographical and thematic coverage ford ination and coherence between the regional investment platforms and with the external lending mandate operationvestment windows, while giving special attention to Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and fragile States. It shall make sure that the EFSD operations support the strategic priorities of Union external action and development policy, and in particular its guiding principles managed by the EIB, including the EIB resilience initiad objectives as referred to Article 21 TEU and 208 TFEU respectively.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 209 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. As soon as possible in the implementation phase of the EFSD, the Strategic Board shall adopt and publish guidelines setting out in detail how conformity of EFSD operations with the objectives and eligibility criteria laid down in Art. 8 is to be ensured.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 219 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The strategic board shall be composed of representatives of the Commission and of the High Representative, of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (High Representative), of thecontributing Member States and of the EIB. The Commission may invite other contributors to become members of the strategic board having regard where appropriate to the view of the board. Partner CThe European Parliament shall have observer status. Observers designated by the European Parliament shall have the right to contribute to the deliberations without the right to vote. Partner countries and relevant regional organisations, and the eligible counterparts and the European Parliament may be given observer status, where appropriate. The strategic board shall be co-chaired by the Commission and the High Representative.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 224 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a Technical assistance and advisory support The Commission and the High Representative, through a central secretariat as well the Union delegations, shall act as a single point of entry for authorities, and project promoters. It shall proactively provide advisory support in the identification, preparation, development and promotion of investment projects, on the use of technical assistance for project structuring, and on the use of innovative financial instruments and public-private partnerships as well as on identifying opportunities for promoting gender equality. In doing so, it shall seek to use the expertise of the EIB and other eligible counterparts. The Commission shall maintain a public investment pipeline containing current projects and attracting future ones under the EFSD. It shall establish a dedicated project web-portal. In the context of the annual budgetary procedure, the budgetary authority may decide to reinforce the relevant programmes with a view to increase the amount for technical assistance. Technical assistance may also be used to achieve the objectives set out in Art. 5 c on policy dialogue.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 225 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 b (new)
Article 5b Policy dialogue In the context of the Union's existing political relations with partner countries, the Commission and the High Representative shall maintain policy dialogues aimed at improving the investment climate and overall policy environment and developing legal frameworks, policies and institutions that are more effective and promote economic stability, sustainable investment and inclusive growth. The policy dialogues shall include, among other issues, the fight against corruption and organised crime, illicit financial flows, sustainable energy and climate action, respect of human rights and the rule of law as well as gender-responsive policies with a focus on addressing the policy and regulatory restrictions, which contribute to gender gaps in access to finance and entrepreneurship. In implementing the EFSD, its governing bodies and the Commission shall look more favourably to financing and investment operations in partner countries that undertake measures aimed at facilitating the success of investments backed by the EFSD and at contributing further to achieving the objectives set out in this Regulation.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 228 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The EFSD Guarantee shall support financing and investment operations in partner countries in the regions included in the Annex to this Regulation. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20a concerning amendments to the Annex.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 231 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The maximum period allowed for eligible counterparts to conclude agreements with co-financing private sector partners, financial intermediaries or final beneficiaries shall be four years after the conclusion of the relevant guarantee agreement.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 234 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The financing and investment operations eligible for support through the EFSD Guarantee shall be in line with the purpose of the EFSD, as described in Article 3, and in full respect of the list of excluded activities listed in Article 20. They shall be consistent and aligned with Union policies, in particular development and neighbourhood policies of the Union, as well as the partner countries' strategies and policies and aim at supporting the following general objectives:
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 251 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) targetstrengthen socio-economic sectors, in particular infrastructure including renewable and sustainable energy, water and waste, transport, information and communications technologies, environment, sustainable use of natural resources and blue growth, social infrastructure, human capital, in order to improve the socio-economic environment;
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 254 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) provide finance in favour ofsupport private sector development with a particular focus on local companies and micro-, small- and medium- sized enterprises with a particular focus on private sector developmentespecially those operating in fragile states and LDCs;
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 265 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) provide financial instruments aimed at addressing the bottlenecks to private investaddress bottlenecks to private investments by providing financial instruments, including first loss guarantees to portfolios guarantees to private sector projects such as loan guarantees for small and medium-sized enterprises and guarantees for specific risks for infrastructure projects and other risk capital; financial instruments provided may include be denominated in local currencies of partner countries;
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 271 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) contribute to climate action, environmental protection and management, thus producing climate co- benefits allocating at least 35 % of the financing to investments with components that contribute to climate action, renewable energy and resource efficiency.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 294 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The EFSD shall not be used to replace government responsibility for public services.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 299 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission mashall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 a to supplement this Regulation by defineing investment windows for specific regions or partner countries or for both, for specific sectors, for specific projects or for specific categories of final beneficiaries or for both to be funded by instruments referred to in Article 9 to be covered by the EFSD Guarantee up to a fixed amount. All requests for financial support within investment windows shall be made to the Commission.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 302 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20a to supplement this Regulation by establishing and publishing a scoreboard of indicators to be used to ensure an independent and transparent assessment of the potential and actual operations backed by the EFSD Guarantee.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 310 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall ensure a level-playing field for eligible counterparts and promote cooperation between them. It shall ensure an absence of conflicts of interest throughout the stages of implementation of the EFSD. In order to ensure complementarity, the eligible counterparts shall provide any relevant information about their non- EFSD operations.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 321 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
At the request of the Member States and subject to approval by the Strategic Board, the contributions made by them may be earmarked for the initiation of projects in specific regions, countries, sectors or or existing investment windows.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 327 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) the objectives and purpose of this Regulation, a needs assessment and an indication of the expected results taking into account the promotion of corporate social responsibility, including in particular through adherence to all internationally agreed by the EU guidelines, principles and legal instruments, in particular those listed in Annex a.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 329 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) the amount of own resources as well as private sector co-financing that the counterpart is ready to mobilise for the investment window.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 361 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 202019, the Commission shall evaluate the functioning of the EFSD, its management and its effective contribution to the purpose and objectives of this regulation. The Commission shall submit its evaluation report to the European Parliament and the Council, containing an independent evaluation of the application of this Regulation. This report shall be submitted without delay by the Commission in the event that accompanied by a reasoned proposal with a view to reviewing or amending this Regulation, as appropriate, in particular withe approved financing and view to extending the initial investment operations absorb in full the amount of the EFSD Guarantee available before 30 June 2020iod referred to in Article 7(2). That evaluation report shall be accompanied by an opinion of the Court of Auditors.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 365 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. by 30 June 2018, the Commission, in cooperation with the European External Action Service (EEAS) shall establish a framework and methodology for assessing the compliance with Article 21 TEU.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 368 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
In accordance with its transparency policies and general Union principrules on access to documents and information, the eligible counterparts shall proactively and systematically make publicly available on their websites information relating to all financing and investment operations covered by the EFSD Guarantee under this Regulation, relating in particular to the manner in which those operations contribute to the requirements of this Regulation. Where possible, such information shall be broken down at project level and include information on the ultimate beneficiaries, taking into account the protection of confidential and commercially sensitive information.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 381 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The EFSD shall not support financing and investment operations which: (a) are in, or closely linked with, the armament, defence or security sectors; (b) support nuclear energy or fossil fuels, with duly justified exceptions for conventional natural gas; (c) do not respect the ILO Conventions set out in Annex a (new); (d) are assessed to have a clear and negative environmental impact in the partner countries; (e) likely to lead to displacements; (f) likely to have negative effects on the food security of populations in partner countries;
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 385 #

2016/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 6 shall be conferred on the Commission from the date of entry into force of this Regulation until 31 December 2020. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 6 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 6 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 386 #

2016/0281(COD)

ANNEX a LIST OF INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES, PRINCIPLES AND ILO CONVENTIONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLES 12 (3) and 20 (3) (a) International Guidelines and Principles – United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment – United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights – OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises – FAO (Committee on World Food Security) Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (b) International Labour Organization Conventions – ILO Convention 87 on Freedom of Association and the Protection of the Right to Organise; – ILO Convention 98 on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining; – ILO Convention 29 on Forced Labour; – ILO Convention 105 on the Abolition of Forced Labour; – ILO Convention 138 on Minimum Age; – ILO Convention 111 on Discrimination (Employment and Occupation); – ILO Convention 100 on Equal Remuneration; – ILO Convention 182 on Worst Forms of Child Labour;
2017/03/27
Committee: AFETDEVEBUDG
Amendment 18 #

2016/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) This Directive is designed for the benefit of persons who are blind, have a visual impairment which cannot be improved so as to give those persons visual function substantially equivalent to that of a person who has no such impairment, or have a perceptual or reading disability, including dyslexia, preventing them from reading printed works to substantially the same degree as persons without such disability, or are unable to hold or manipulate a book or to focus or move the eyes to the extent that would be normally acceptable for reading due to a physical disabilityimpairment. The objective of the measures introduced by this Directive is to improve the availability of books, journals, newspapers, magazines and other writings, sheet music and other print material, including in audio form, whether digital or analogue, in formats that make those works and other subject-matter accessible to those persons to substantially the same degree as to persons without an impairment or disabilityho are not blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled, without compromising the quality of the content. Accessible formats include Braille, large print, adapted e-books, audio books and radio broadcasts.
2017/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2016/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) This Directive should therefore provides for mandatory exceptions to the rights that are harmonised by Union law and are relevant for the uses and works covered by the Marrakesh Treaty. These include in particular the rights of reproduction, communication to the public, making available, distribution and lending, as provided for in Directive 2001/29/EC, Directive 2006/115/EC, and Directive 2009/24/EC, as well as the corresponding rights in Directive 96/9/EC. As the scope of exceptions and limitations required by the Marrakesh Treaty also includes works in audio form, like audiobooks, it is necessary that these exceptions also apply to related rights.
2017/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 47 #

2016/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
(16) The Commission will monitor the effect of this Directive. As part of this, it will assess the situation regarding the availability in accessible formats of works and other subject-matter other than those covered by this Directive, as well as the availability of works and other subject- matter in accessible formats for persons with other disabilitieimpairments. The Commission will review the situation closely. Changes to the scope of this Directive may be considered, if necessary.
2017/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2016/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
(18) This Directive therefore respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. TIt is necessary that this Directive ishould be interpreted and applied in accordance with those rights and principles.
2017/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 53 #

2016/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
(19) The Marrakesh Treaty imposes certain obligations regarding the exchange of accessible format copies between the Union and third countries that are parties to the Treaty. The measures taken by the Union to fulfil those obligations are contained in Regulation […] which should be reaneeds to be consulted in conjunction with this Directive.
2017/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 62 #

2016/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) a person who is otherwise unable, due to a physical disabilityimpairment, to hold or manipulate a book or to focus or move their eyes to the extent that would be normally acceptable for reading.
2017/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 69 #

2016/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that the accessible format copy respects the integrity of the work or other subject- matter, having due consideration for the changes required to make the work accessible in the alternative format for the different needs of beneficiary persons.
2017/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2016/0186(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
1a. Promoting culture is a priority for the European Union, since it is fundamental for human development, stronger political integration and growth in aggregate income.
2017/02/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2016/0186(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) European Capitals of Culture make a crucial contribution to promoting EU values.
2017/02/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 15 #

2016/0186(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) A Network of European Capitals of Culture should be set up, comprising cities that have held the title at least once, in order to enhance the experience gained from the cultural capital scheme.
2017/02/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 43 #

2016/0186(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Decision No 445/2014/EU
Article 16 b (new)
(4a) The following Article is inserted: “Article 16a Network of European Capitals of Culture A Network of European Capitals of Culture (NECC) shall be set up, comprising cities that have held the title at least once. The Commission, after carrying out appropriate consultations with all the relevant stakeholders, shall adopt a delegated act regulating the NECC.”
2017/02/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 44 #

2016/0186(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Decision No 445/2014/EU
Article 16 b (new)
(4b) The following Article is inserted: “Article 16b Recognition shall be granted to the Network of European Capitals of Culture (NECC), comprising cities that have held the title at least once. The Commission, after appropriate consultations with all the relevant stakeholders, shall adopt a delegated act regulating the NECC.”
2017/02/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 608 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 7
(10) Article 7 is deletedreplaced by the following: 'Article 7 1. Member States shall take measures to ensure that services provided by media service providers under their jurisdiction are made gradually accessible to people with a visual or hearing disability in line with their obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). 2. Member States shall require an annual report from the media service providers under their jurisdiction on the process towards increased accessibility for their services. 3. The European Commission and ERGA shall promote the exchange of best practices within the field of accessibility between different Member States and media service providers.';
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard the interinstitutional joint declaration attached to the MFF on gender mainstreaming
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2015/2353(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the continuation of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), proposed by the European Council of 7-8 February 2013 as a reaction to the persisting problem of high levels of youth unemployment, following athe fully-fledged assessment of its performance andthat the Commission has undertaken to submit in the first half of 2016, and calls for subsequent adjustments to be proposed to overcome existing implementation impediments up to the end of the current financial framework;
2016/03/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 17 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Considers, in this respect, that while a review aims at assessing and evaluating the functioning of the MFF against its implementation, new economic conditions and other new developments, and as such could maintain the legislative status quo, a revision implies a modification of the MFF Regulation, which also includes (besides the legislative provisions) the MFF ceilings, on a basis of due respect for Article 312 TFEU and the limitations on the scope of the MFF revision laid down in the last sentence of Article 2 of the MFF Regulation; recalls that this article stipulates that the pre- allocated national envelopes shall not be reduced through a revision; highlights that no other limitations for the MFF revision were set, so an upward revision of the MFF ceilings is possible; stresses in this context that Article 323 TFEU requires that the financial means to fulfil the Union’s legal obligations in respect of third parties are being ensured;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2015/2353(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Is concerned at the fact that virtually no resources are available in heading 3 of the current MFF (‘Security and citizenship’) and calls for the next meeting to provide it with the necessary resources and sufficient flexibility to enable it to tackle the significant challenges facing the EU in this area;
2016/03/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 30 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Considers that a review of the MFF in 2016 should take stock of a number of serious crises and new political initiatives, together with their respective budgetary consequences, which were not anticipated at the time of the MFF’s adoption; notes, inter alia, the migration and refugee crisis, external emergencies, internal security issues, the crisis in agriculture, the funding of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the persistent high level of unemployment, especially among young people, threatening social inclusion and cohesion, rising inequalities, populism and extremism challenging our democratic pluralistic societies and the payment crisis in the EU budget; observes that, in order to finance the additional pressing needs, an unprecedented recourse to the MFF’s flexibility mechanisms and special instruments was deemed necessary, as the MFF ceilings proved to be too tight in some headings; considers that, over the past two years, the MFF has essentially been pushed to its limits;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 32 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Considers that a review of the MFF in 2016 should take stock of a number of serious crises and new political initiatives, together with their respective budgetary consequences, which were not anticipated at the time of the MFF’s adoption; notes, inter alia, the migration and refugee crisis, external emergencies, internal security issues, the crisis in agriculture, the continuous decline of European and global biodiversity, the internationally agreed urgency for action on climate change, the funding of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the persistent high level of unemployment, especially among young people, and the payment crisis in the EU budget; observes that, in order to finance the additional pressing needs, an unprecedented recourse to the MFF’s flexibility mechanisms and special instruments was deemed necessary, as the MFF ceilings proved to be too tight in some headings; considers that, over the past two years, the MFF has essentially been pushed to its limits;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 37 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Considers that a review of the MFF in 2016 should take stock of a number of serious crises and new political initiatives, together with their respective budgetary consequences, which were not anticipated at the time of the MFF’s adoption; notes, inter alia, the migration and refugee crisis, external emergencies, internal security issues, the crisis in agriculture, particularly in the milk and meat sectors, the funding of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the persistent high level of unemployment, especially among young people, and the payment crisis in the EU budget; observes that, in order to finance the additional pressing needs, an unprecedented recourse to the MFF’s flexibility mechanisms and special instruments was deemed necessary, as the MFF ceilings proved to be too tight in some headings; considers that, over the past two years, the MFF has essentially been pushed to its limits;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 46 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the conflicts in Syria, the Middle East and several regions in Africa have had humanitarian, security and migratory consequences on an unprecedented scale; recalls that the EU has been directly impacted, with more than one million refugees reaching Europe in 2015 alone and more expected in the coming years; recalls that this crisis led to a major financial response on the EU’s part and hence had a significant impact on the EU budget, notably on headings 3 (Security and Citizenship) and 4 (Global Europe);
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 50 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that significant budgetary means have been deployed to tackle the root causes of the refugee and migration crisis by reinforcing specific EU programmes under Heading 4; stresses the additional upcoming budgetary means necessary for the inclusion of most vulnerable migrants, especially women and girls, young and under-aged and LGBTI migrants, recalls the reallocations in favour of migration/refugee-related actions of EUR 170 million in the course of 2015, as well as the approval in 2016 of an additional EUR 130 million under Heading 4 for migration/refugee-related activities, together with the reshuffling of EUR 430 million under the Instrument for Pre- accession Assistance, the Development Cooperation Instrument and the European Neighbourhood Instrument; recalls, furthermore, that in order to address the external dimension of the migration and refugee crisis the Commission has made various additional proposals having an impact on the EU budget, such as those for the establishment of EU trust funds (the Madad Trust Fund and the Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, with an estimated initial budgetary impact of EUR 570 million and EUR 405 million respectively), as well as of the Refugee Facility for Turkey, for which EUR 1 billion is to be funded from the EU budget, not counting possible additional funding; stresses that further pressure on the Union budget might arise from other planned actions announced by the Commission such as the ‘London pledge’ or from events such as the EU- Turkey summit of 18 March 2016; is concerned, however, that owing to the magnitude of the problems the EU is facing further actions might still be required;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 58 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Concludes that the activities planned by the Commission to cope with the migrant and refugee crisis could not have been foreseen at the time of the conclusion of the MFF 2014-2020; highlights the fact that owing to the lack of sufficient resources the EU has had to set up ad hoc, ‘satellite’ instruments with no democratic control by the European Parliament such as EU trust funds and the Refugee Facility for Turkey; stresses, however, that Member States have not yet delivered on their contribution pledges to the trust funds, thus undermining the success of those funds;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 68 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that, since the global economic and financial crisis, the EU has suffered from low and insufficient levels of investment; notes in particular that in 2014 total investment was 15 % below the 2007 level, which corresponds to an investment drop of EUR 430 billion; considers that weak investment slows economic recovery and has direct repercussions on growth, jobs and competitiveness;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 86 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that youth unemployment remains dramatically high and represents one of the most pressing and serious problems that the EU is currently facing; highlights that 4.4 million young persons under 25 were unemployed across the Union in February 2016 and that this corresponds to a proportion of over 40 % in several Member States; consequently too many young people are at risk of social exclusion and more specific actions on including young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) should be taken;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 100 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines that the EU budget makes a significant contribution to the fight against unemployment, especially through the European Social Fund and the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI); stresses that despite the initial delays in the designation of national authorities and the implementation of the YEI, the current figures indicate full absorption capacity; notes that an evaluation of this initiative will soon be concluded by the European Commission, and expects that the necessary adjustments will be introduced to ensure its successful implementation;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 116 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls the various crises that European farmers have faced since the beginning of the current MFF, most notably the dairy sector crisis and the long- term negative effects on European farmers of the losses caused by the Russian embargo on agricultural products; highlights the budgetary impact of the emergency measures taken in response to these crises, involving EUR 500 million in the budget 2016 and EUR 300 million in 2015; underlines the persistent situation of crisis in the agricultural sector in several Member States; insists that CAP keeps the same level of funding under the MFF 2014-2020; is convinced that a diminished CAP would pose numerous risks and endanger territorial cohesion , in particular as regards the rural areas; is against any movement towards re- nationalization of agricultural policy which would create distortion in the market and unfair competition of farmers;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 125 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7 a (new)
Climate change and environmental challenges Recalls that global warming represents an unprecedented challenge to the whole of mankind; is concerned that, according to the mid-term review of the EU biodiversity strategy, no significant progress has been made towards reaching the headline target of halting biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation in the EU by 2020; gives utmost importance to biodiversity protection and restoration in the EU; notes the significant needs for financing to climate action, biodiversity protection and the sustainable use of natural resources;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 140 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls the build-up over the previous (2007-2013) MFF of a backlog of unpaid bills, which rose from a ‘normal’ level of EUR 5 billion at end 2010 to EUR 11 billion at end 2011, EUR 16 billion at end 2012, and EUR 23.4 billion at end 2013; warns that this backlog has spilled over into the current (2014-2020) MFF, reaching an unprecedented peak of EUR 24.7 billion at the end of 2014; stresses that, at the insistent request of Parliament, a payment plan has been agreed with the aim of reducing the backlog of outstanding cohesion policy-related payment claims for 2007-2013 to a "normal" level of EUR 2 billion by the end of 2016; points out that at least EUR 8.2 billion of unpaid bills were identified at the end of 2015 for 2007-2013 in the field of cohesion policy, a figure which is expected to fall below EUR 2 billion by the end of 2016; notes that this decrease provides merely temporary relief as it is only the result of submissions of payable claims for both the 2007-2013 and 2014-2020 programmes being less than announced; regrets that no action has been undertaken to address the ‘hidden backlog’ identified under other headings;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 142 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – introductory part
22. Regrets that the consequences of this payment crisis have been severe, affecting beneficiaries of the EU budget such as students, universities, SMEs and, researchers and project leaders , as well as local and regional authorities; recalls, in particular, the dramatic shortage of payments in the field of humanitarian operations in 2014, which negatively affected the EU’s life-saving operations; recalls that the Commission had to resort to ‘mitigating measures’ such as reducing pre-financing percentages and postponing calls for proposals/tenders and related contracting; recalls that an artificial slowdown in the implementation of the new 2014-2020 programmes occurred owing to the general lack of payments, an example being an artificial delay relating to EUR 1 billion worth of calls for proposals under Horizon 2020 in 2014, which aimed at ensuring that payments would fall due in 2015 rather than in 2014; stresses, furthermore, that penalties for late payments have been charged to the EU budget, reaching some EUR 3 million in both 2014 and 2015;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 154 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Anticipates that any further needs that arise with relation to the migration and refugee crisis in 2016, including the tranche of EUR 200 million for the new instrument to provide emergency support within the Union, should result in the mobilisation of the Contingency Margin as soon as necessary; recalls that no more margins are available under Heading 3, while the Flexibility Instrument has already been used up in its entirety for this year; suggests to investigate further opportunities for flexibility for emerging challenges, including easier access to unspent margins for any budget line, so that these margins can be redeployed for emergencies in other headings;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 168 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Gives utmost importance to the well-timed implementation of any modification which will be agreed under the Mid-term revision of the MFF; stresses that these changes should be echoed in the EU budget for the year 2017; calls on the Commission to ensure that negotiations on both MFF Revision and the annual EU budget are concluded until the end of 2016 as this will influence Parliament´s decision making process on the EU budget 2017;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 171 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Is convinced that, while fully confirming the notion of large-scale political and financial support for EFSI, the EU budget should not be financing new initiatives to the detriment of existing Union programmes and policies; intends to deliver on its commitment to fully offset the EFSI-related cuts affecting Horizon 2020 and CEF, in order to allow them to accomplish their objectives as agreed only two years ago; furthermore stresses that reinforcements are needed for the EU programmes and policies contributing to growth, jobs and competitiveness as well as transition to a low carbon economy; believes that margins in Subheading 1a are not sufficient for accommodating these needs, hence calls for an increase of the ceiling in this subheading;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 191 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Strongly supports the continuation of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), as a means of ensuring an urgent response in the fight against youth unemployment, following the necessary adjustments brought about by the ongoing evaluation of European institutions as well as a continued assessment of its performance by all relevant stakeholders, especially young people and youth organisations; considers that this can only be achieved through the provision of an adequate level of commitment appropriations for the YEI for the remaining years of the current MFF; notes that this should entail an upwards revision of the ceilings of Subheading 1b, as no margins are available;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 195 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Strongly supports the continuation of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), as a means of ensuring an urgent response in the fight against youth unemployment, following the necessary adjustments brought about by the ongoing evaluation; considers that this can only be achieved through the provision of an adequate level oft least EUR 21 billion in commitment appropriations for the YEI for the remaining years ofunder the current MFF; notes that this should entail an upwards revision of the ceilings of Subheading 1b, as no margins are available;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 197 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. In a context of new increasing challenges, including migration and diverse societies, more investments in education, training, youth and culture are very much needed to reinforce cohesive, equal and inclusive societies as well as intercultural dialogue;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 202 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Considers that the magnitude of the migration and refugee crisis, caused by wars and climate change, goes to show that additional needs with significant budgetary consequences may be expected to arise in the coming years; underlines, moreover, that the need for internal security in the EU and the fight against terrorism are expected also to necessitate additional funding to back up reinforced action at EU level; is of the firm opinion that, even with the mobilisation of the small margins available under Heading 3 (Security and Citizenship) and existing flexibility provisions, the resources available will not be sufficient to tackle the increased needs under this heading; calls, therefore, for significant reinforcements for the AMIF and the Internal Security Fund, as well as for the Union agencies operating in the field, as well as other initiatives that can be undertaken; considers that an upward revision of the ceilings under Heading 3 is required;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 227 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Conditionality to ensure fundamental right of the EU Insists that all countries should assume full share of responsibilities in the context of the refugee crisis and the Decision on the dedicated reallocation mechanism; calls on the Commission to introduce a financial bonus and malus mechanism as regards the Member States' fulfilment, or not, of their commitments under measures adopted by the EU; upholds that any financial contribution coming from sanctioning a Member state who does not respect these measures should flow back into the EU budget as an extra revenue;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 249 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 14 a (new)
Gender Mainstreaming
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 251 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Welcomes the MFF mid-term review as an opportunity to make significant progress in a more effective integration of the gender mainstreaming in the MFF and in the implementation and monitoring of the Joint Declaration attached to the MFF on this regard;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 252 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 b (new)
42b. Underlines that in addition to the ability to react flexibly to changing circumstances without prejudice to the agreed programming, there is also a necessity for the Union to be able to react quickly to developing crises; calls, therefore, for the establishment of a permanent EU crisis reserve within the Union budget over and above the MFF ceilings and below GNI limit of 1.23%, in order to avoid ad hoc solutions like the setting-up of trust funds; this reserve would enable the EU to deal with unforeseen circumstances or to cope with substantial and lasting changes in political priorities;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 261 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Believes that the mid-term review/revision provides for an excellent opportunity for the first-time assessment of the functioning of the EU policies and programmes concerned, and expects the Commission to supply an analysis involving relevant stakeholders such as civil society in a structured dialogue, identifying the shortcomings of the current implementation system; invites the Commission to come up with concrete proposals to address the possible deficiencies and to improve the implementation environment for the remaining years of the current MFF, in order to ensure the best possible use of scarce financial resources;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 263 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Believes that the mid-term review/revision provides for an excellent opportunity for the first-time assessment and evaluation of the functioning of the EU policies and programmes concerned, and expects the Commission to supply an analysis identifying the shortcomings of the current implementation system; invites the Commission to come up with concrete proposals to address the possible deficiencies and to improve the implementation environment for the remaining years of the current MFF, in order to ensure the best possible use of scarce financial resources;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 267 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Stresses that the Commission´s proposal to improve European spending via the so called performance based budgeting remains unclear; is convinced that the EU must strive to best use taxpayer's money, but that it must not take a form of a technocratic exercise aiming at reducing budgetary support in certain policy areas; recalls that a poor evaluation of the functioning of a programme should primarily lead to revision of its legal basis and its functioning in a Member state and not to the end of it financing; repeats that by no means should performance based budgeting lead to a budget reduction or transfer of fund; underlines that better spending cannot solve the main problem the EU is faced with- allocating scarce resources while the needs are growing;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 275 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Acknowledges the increased role of financial instruments in the Union budget as a complementary form of funding as compared to subsidies and grants; recognises the potential of these instruments in terms of increasing the financial, and therefore the political, impact of the Union budget; underlines, however, that a shift from traditional financing to more innovative instruments is not advisable in all policy areas, as not all policies are entirely market-driven; highlights that financial instruments provide an alternative and complementary way of funding and should not be used for the projects which can only benefit from the use of grant; underlines that increasing use of financial instruments should not lead to a reduction in the Union budget; recalls Parliament's repeated calls for greater transparency and democratic scrutiny regarding the implementation of financial instruments supported by the Union budget; stresses that when assessing a financial instrument, the leverage dimension cannot be the only evaluation criteria; in this context reminds of the importance of the "additionality" criteria and the ability to contribute fulfilment of the EU's political objectives;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 279 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Acknowledges the increased role of financial instruments in the Union budget as a complementary form of funding as compared to subsidies and grants; recognises the potential of these instruments in terms of increasing the financial, and therefore the political, impact of the Union budget; underlines, however, that a shift from traditional financing to more innovative instruments is not advisable in all policy areas, as not all policies are entirely market-driven (e.g. youth and education sectors); underlines that increasing use of financial instruments should not lead to a reduction in the Union budget; recalls Parliament’s repeated calls for greater transparency and democratic scrutiny regarding the implementation of financial instruments supported by the Union budget;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 320 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
54. Calls for the introduction of one or several new own resources, ideally with a clear link to European policies that create added value; notes that a large number of possible new own resources have already been discussed by the High Level Group, and eagerly awaits itin the European Parliament, such as a reformed VAT, a Financial Transaction Tax, bank levies and ECB seigniorage, a reformed EU Emissions Trading System and carbon taxation, transport taxation, an EU-wide corporate taxation, electricity or digital taxation; eagerly awaits the High Level Group's recommendations;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 324 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54 a (new)
54a. Stresses furthermore that a new revenue system should reflect the Union's political priorities such as combating cross border tax fraud, tax evasion and fiscal competition, reducing the risk of financial speculation, and addressing environmental issues; calls for the continuation of tax harmonisation with the aim of establishing a minimum EU- wide corporate taxation;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 327 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
55. Underlines the importance of the principle of the unity of the budget, and recalls that according to Article 310(1) TFEU all items of revenue and expenditure of the Union shall be shown in the budget; is concerned about the recent shift from the Community method to intergovernmental decision-making as observed, since 2014, in the setting-up of the Bêkou Trust Fund for the Central African Republic, the Madad Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian crisis, and the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, as well as of the Refugee Facility for Turkey; stresses that this form of financing entails a reallocation of funds under existing multiannual financial programmes negotiated and agreed among the three institutions; highlights that this endangers democratic accountability, as the European Parliament has been excluded from setting-up of those funds;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 331 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
57. Reiterates its long-standing position that the European Development Fund (EDF) should be integrated in the Union budget, as from 2021, while ensuring the financing of the African Peace Facility and security- related operations; highlights in this respect that also the financial means financing the EDF have to be transferred into the EU budget then;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 340 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
59. Underlines that in addition to the ability to react flexibly to changing circumstances without prejudice to the agreed programming, there is also a necessity for the Union to be able to react quickly to developing crises; calls, therefore, for the establishment of a permanent EU crisis reserve within the Union budget over and above the MFF ceilings, in order to avoid ad hoc solutions like the setting-up of trust funds;deleted
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 346 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 22
Follow up of the Parisinternational agreements on climate change
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 348 #

2015/2353(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
60. Notes that the agreement reached on 12 December 2015 in Paris by the 196 parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 21) is a universal, binding, dynamic and differentiated agreement aimed at facing the challenge of climate change; calls on the Commission to pstresses that any funding for the possible measures originating from COP 21 should be additional; furthermore stressent its first evaluation of the possible impact of the COP21 agrees that individual obligation of donor countries to provide support to developing countries cannot be financed from the EU budget ; recalls that the EU is committed to implement the United Nations Convention's Strategic Plan for Biodiversity which will expire in 2020; calls on the Commission to present an assessment onf the EU budget in dueary implications of different replacement options in time for the revision;
2016/05/13
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas youth policy should be rights-based and support the development of all young people, ensuring the fulfilment of young people's rights and potential, while avoiding stigmatising specific groups;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 32 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas it is important to ensure that young people receive the best possible training as today’s European youth is facingeducation and training, in order to tackle high unemployment and NEET rates, and in particulars well as poverty, whereas young people with poor qualifications are more likely to be unemployed and excluded from society;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 52 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Views the Open Method of Coordination as an appropriateinsufficient means for framing youth policies that needs to be complemented by other measures; reiterates its call for closer cooperation on youth issues at local, regional, national and EU level; urges the Member States to agree on clear indicators and benchmarks in order to allow for monitoring of the progress made;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 63 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of the Structured Dialogue as a means of listening toinvolving young people, both youth organisations and non- organised individuals, aboutbased on their real needs in order to conduct the implementation and development of youth policies more effectively at all levels and to foster active citizenship among young people; calls for further strengthening of the Structured Dialogue as a quality process of participatory decision-making;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 66 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of involving young people and youth organisations in shaping the priorities and drafting a new EU Youth Cooperation Framework after 2018;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 68 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Considers the sharing of best practices, evidence-based policymaking, expert groups, peer learning activities and reviews to be important tools in result-oriented cross-sectorial cooperation to support young people; stresses the importance of disseminating the results of these activities to maximise the impact;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 75 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the importance of the role of family and its cooperation with schools, local communities and churches to guidefostering cooperation in the field between relevant stakeholders in order to empower young people towards be fully integrationcluded in society, providing a safe space for growing and learning;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 99 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to make the best use of available EU and national policies and financial frameworks in order to promote investment in young people and jobthe creation of quality jobs;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 101 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Urges the Member States to implement fully the Youth Guarantee, based on a strong cooperation between employment services and the education system; recalls that the Youth Guarantee should be integrated in national employment plans, but also in youth policy plans and education plans; underlines that the involvement of youth organisations in the evaluation, the implementation and the communication of the Youth Guarantee is crucial for its success;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 104 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls for the continuation of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI); calls for subsequent adjustments in regulation and resources to be proposed to overcome existing implementation impediments up to the end of the current financial framework;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 115 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for measures to facilitate the transition of young people from education to the labour market by providing quality internships and apprenticeships, while ensuring access to social protection and fair remuneration are guaranteed and any sort of discrimination is prevented;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 143 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the importance of the validation of skillcompetences that have been acquired through informal, non-formal and lifelong learning as their validation is crucial in making visible the diverse and rich learning of individuals and contributes to the development of values, aptitudes and skills for young people as well as for learning about citizenship and democratic involvement;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 182 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Encourages the Member States to make full use of the Erasmus+ programme in order to improve the employment prospects of young people, foster cross- border career and labour mobiliby targeting all people regardless of their education level in order to support young Europeans through cross-border experiences and intercultural learning in their personal development, also broadening their opportunities and chances to participate in both the labour market and society;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 202 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses the value of youth organisations as providers of citizenship learning and education of democratic values, skills and competences, and recognises their contribution to improving youth participation in democratic processes;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 208 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the vital importance of sports and social activities for encouraging youth participation and social cohesion;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 214 #

2015/2351(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that young people’s voluntary activities should be supported and better recognised for their value as an important form of non-formal learning, contributing to the development of key competences for life;
2016/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2015/2345(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that NGOs are an important EU partner playing a valuable role inpivotal role in in reaching out to citizens and bringing up their voices. They are crucial partners in developing and implementing EU policy and programme deliverys across policy areas, including – but not limited to – humanitarian aid inside and outside of the European Union,education, training, youth culture, human rights, health, consumer rights development cooperation, education and culture, neighbourhood policy, and the environment; and humanitarian aid inside and outside of the European Union.
2016/05/30
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2015/2345(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that the absence of a legal definition of an NGO presents a challenge for the Commission in producing reliable data on the financing of NGOs; eEmphasises the importance of access to suchgathering information or data on the scale of the role played by NGOs in EU programmes, application rates and performance; calls on the Commission to address this issue as part of the Budget for Results agendaproduce regular reports and to ensure that data are as simple and transparent as possible;
2016/05/30
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2015/2345(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Advises strongly against co-funding requirements above 20% which would bring an increased risk of instrumentalisation and damage the important advocacy and advisory role that NGOs play in EU policy; moreover, longer term structural support to NGOs providing learning opportunities and participation spaces for citizens and residents should be ensured in the form of operating grants;
2016/05/30
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 425 #

2015/2344(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Insists that once it is integrated into Community law, the fiscal capacity for, including the eEuro area should be integrated into the EUpean Monetary Fund, should be part of the union budget, but over and above the ceilings of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF); FF, and should be financed by euro area and participating members via a new specific additional resource to be agreed between participating Member States and to be considered as new assigned revenue; considers that eventually in a steady state a revision to upward the current own resources ceiling should be agreed in order to be adapted to a multitier budget;
2016/06/09
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 7 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the Europe for Citizens programme is a unique and highly symbolic programme, as it is a listening exercise on civil society’s debate and critical thinking about the European project, its history and that of the movements and ideas that have promoted it;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the Europe for Citizens programme aims to strengthen a sense of European citizenship, enhance mutual tolerance and promote a better understanding of the EU, of its origin and development, values, institutions, competencies and policies developed for the benefit of its citizens;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 17 #

2015/2329(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Requests the Commission and the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) to assess regularly the impact that a number of budgetary arrangements have had on applicants and potential eligible applicants;
2016/11/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the current rise of ‘Euroscepticism’ – which culminated recently in the vote in favour of Brexit – reinforces the need to encourage civic participation and to launch an in-depth debate on European values and training campaign on the functioning of EU institutions, while highlighting the opportunities brought about by belonging to the EU;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2015/2329(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Commission and the EACEA to come up with a realistic strategy for the medium and long term and to weigh up different options, such as a redefinition of programme goals to make them more specific or an increase in funding to bring it more in line widraft a final assessment concerning the financial and budgetary implementation of the Europe for Citizens programme at the end of the current MFF period. This evaluation should be used to redefine the future goals and budgetary requirements of the programme ambitionsin view of the upcoming MFF;
2016/11/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2015/2329(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines the importance of keeping operating grants as a way of maintaining the structural support to organisations and beneficiaries and allowing them long-term planning
2016/11/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 34 #

2015/2329(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission, the EACEA, NCPs and programme beneficiaries to make additional efforts to enhance visibility and communication by employing the available financial resources in the most efficient way.
2016/11/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 44 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas it can be noted that Member States tends to disengage from the co-financing of these projects and that local authorities find themselves in difficulties when it comes to European projects with high co-financing rates;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 69 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that, owing to budgetary constraints, the total number of funded projects is too small to achieve the programme’s ambitious goals and that only around 6 % of the European Remembrance and Civil Society projects were able to be financed in 2015, which is very low in comparison to, ending up in generating more frustration than enthusiasm among those Creative Europe programme results for the same year (19.64 % for Culture and 45.6 % for MEDIA)sponsible for projects, having deleterious effects on the image of the programme itself; indicates that the funding for these two strands of the Europe for Citizens programme should be substantially increased in order to reach the objective of 1,000 projects per year;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 78 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the fact that the Europe for Citizens’ National Contact Points (NCPs) have an important role in raising awareness and providing support and guidance to potential applicants (in particular first-time applicants in target countries), as well as European and national associations of local and regional government and civil society organisations;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 85 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Acknowledges the fact that the impact of the programme remains proportionally high, as is shown by the fact that in 2015 an estimated 1 100 000 participants were involved in the 408 projects selected; considers also that the high number of applications – 2 087 in 2014 and 2 791 in 2015 – and the quality of projects indicate a high level of interest in the programme, and the need for the EU to dedicate more resources to the programme in order to increase the number of projects supported;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 93 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. CRegarding the decisive role played by this programme as a prerequisite for citizens' participation in the democratic life of the Union, considers that, given the low rate of success of the European Remembrance and Civil Society projects in the Europe for Citizens programme (6 %), as against 19.64 % for Culture and 45.6 % for MEDIA in the Creative Europe programme), a 60 % substantial increase in the current budget would be necessary in order to achieve a higher target rate of 20 % of funded projects; calls, therefore, on the Commission, the Council and the Member States to consider a total financial envelope of approximately EUR 3500 million for the Europe for Citizens programme under the next MFF, which only represent 1 € per citizen;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 96 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that, given the low rate of success of the European Remembrance and Civil Society projects in the Europe for Citizens programme (6 %, as against 19.64 % for Culture and 45.6 % for MEDIA in the Creative Europe programme), a 60 % increase in the current budget would be necessary in order to achieve a target rate of 20 % of funded projects; calls, therefore, on the Commission, the Council and the Member States to consider a total financial envelope of approximately EUR 300 million for the Europe for Citizens programme under the next MFF, also in order to give sufficient funding for the new chapter "Know Europe";
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 102 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Recommends that another source of funding be found for the Europe for Citizens Initiative (ECI), which is currently financed under the Europe for Citizens budget and asks Member States to be more involved in the financial support to these projects;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 110 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to gather together all useful information regarding the Europe for Citizens programme (programme guide, priorities, calls for proposals, ongoing and past projects, outcome and lessons learned, newsletter), along with all the programmes, actions, grants and structural funds that come under the umbrella of European citizenship (such as the European Citizens’ Initiative and the European Voluntary Service), in a unique, user-friendly communication portal (one- stop-shop online platform), also accessible to persons with disabilities; recommends that this platform should be used as a public register of the beneficiaries’ contact details and as a tool to access the projects’ descriptions and to find partners in other countries;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 111 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Recommends as well the creation of an online platform for the main organisations working in the field of citizenship and benefiting from the programme in order to pool good practices, reinforce capacities and strengthen visibility once projects finish;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 115 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to implement an engaging communication strategy for European citizenship by using social networks, constantly updating the content and reaching new audiences in the participating countries, especially those in which the level of participation is lower, in particular young people, persons with disabilities and vulnerable people;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 117 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to implement an engaging communication strategy for European citizenship by using social networks, radio and TV advertisement, and billboards, constantly updating the content and reaching new audiences in the participating countries, especially those in which the level of participation is lower;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 121 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to increase even more its efforts on the administrative simplification, considering that formal requirements are sometimes difficult to overcome for particularly small organisations that should not be discriminated against for bureaucratic reasons;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 124 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls the Commission and the EACEA to publicly account for the expenses incurred through strand 3 on Horizontal Action - Valorisation - Analysis, dissemination and use of project results;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 129 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the strong focus on citizens and societal aspects of the EU, allowing EU institutions to directly engage with civil society on the ground; highlights within the priorities of the programme the importance of projects focused on current challenges for Europe, on issues such as migration, refugees, social inclusion and intercultural dialogue, management of diversity, intercultural dialogue, and the identification of the common European cultural legacy;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 132 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the strong focus on citizens and societal aspects of the EU, allowing EU institutions to directly engage with civil society on the ground; highlights within the priorities of the programme the importance of projects focused on current challenges for Europe, on issues such as migration, social inclusion and intercultural dialogue; invites the Commission and Member States to strengthen the links between the programme's priorities and the policies linked to European citizenship as well as the daily life of European citizens;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 141 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses the need to develop – within the ‘European Remembrance’ strand – a European identity that should be plural, transcultural, dynamic, and cosmopolitan, open to migration flows and the influences from the rest of the world, oriented towards the future and not only the past, with a view to achieving common secular integration;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 147 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Proposes the creation of the chapter "Know Europe", within the "Europe for the Citizens" programme, devoted to financing research and outreach activities regarding the valorisation of the European common cultural legacy and the promotion of a European approach to the study of the continent´s history, overcoming strictly national outlooks;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 148 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses the need to encourage projects presenting new formats of discussion with citizens, in an attractive format and style, presenting multidimensional approach;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 149 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Proposes the yearly publication by the Commission of a synthetic report containing the main proposals for the improvement of the European construction that are voiced by the participants in the projects financed by the "Europe for the Citizens" programme;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 151 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the need to enrich the programme with proposals regarding citizens’ participation in the democratic process and in EU decision-making, in a way that contributes to empowering citizens to make use of their rights, for instance through the implementation of e- democracy;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 158 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Recommends more internationalisation of the programme and proposes to promote cooperation between organisations in the EU and in neighbouring countries on the European values;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 163 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Recommends that the next generation of the Europe for Citizens programme should be adopted with a legal base enabling Parliament to be involved in the adoption of the programme as a co- legislator under the ordinary legislative procedure, on equal footing with the Council; encourages the Commission to think of possible solutions to achieve this objective, and considers it to be a necessary precondition for any future discussion with the European Parliament on that matter;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 21 #

2015/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas culture is a key factor in promoting European integration;
2016/11/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2015/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas the specific call for refugee integration´s joining in the European society has been launched in 2016 within the cross-sectoral strand, to promote and support creativity and intercultural dialogue;
2016/11/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2015/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas some of the refugees arriving in Europe are artists, writers and musicians;
2016/11/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 153 #

2015/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Recommends the introduction of specific financial support for TV and film productions that feature the political life of the European institutions;
2016/11/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 165 #

2015/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recommends the creation of an annual European Book Fair featuring European topics and authors, which will be held every year in a different European city;
2016/11/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 189 #

2015/2328(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Asks the Commission to consider ways for facilitating the access of refugees versed in the arts to the Creative Europe programme;
2016/11/22
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2015/2327(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that Erasmus+ is the EU’s flagship mobility, education and, training, youth and sport programme, which has been allocated a 40 % budget increase as compared to the 2007-2013 period, given the positive results and high demand;
2016/10/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2015/2327(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that investment from the EU budget under Erasmus+ contributes significantly to skills improvement, employability and a lower risk of long- term unemployment for young Europeans as well as active citizenship and social inclusion of young people;
2016/10/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2015/2327(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges the importance of the Erasmus+ Programme as one of the main flagship initiatives of the Union and encourages the Commission to propose a level of annual funding for the next generation of programmes of at least the same level as the last year of implementation of the current framework;
2016/10/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2015/2327(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Welcomes the structure of the programme with separate budget chapters per sector and encourages the Commission to keep separate budget chapters in the proposal for the next generation of programmes;
2016/10/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2015/2327(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Recognises the economic and social value of volunteering and encourages the Commission to support better volunteer based organisations across the programme actions;
2016/10/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the Erasmus+ KA1 main target is the removal of barriers to mobility e.g. financial obstacles, recognition of international work/study outcomes for all targeted sectors;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2015/2327(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the youth chapter of the programme is the one suffering the most from the increasing interest in the Erasmus+ from European citizens. Notes that at the moment 36% of all Erasmus+ submissions are in the field of youth with a 60% increase in submissions between 2014 and 2016;
2016/10/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2015/2327(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Suggests more flexibility to NAs in the financial management of grant requests based on beneficiaries needs within and among the Key Actions;
2016/10/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 53 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the 12.7% increase in the total budget in 2017 compared to 2016 and further annual increases in the remaining programme years will result in higher success rates and greater satisfaction among applicants; welcomes the Commission’s intention to allocate an additional EUR 200 million for the remaining programme period; encourages the European Commission to analyse the programme key actions and sectors that are underfunded, such as KA1 Youth Workers Mobility, KA2, school education, adult education, youth, and those that could benefit the most from the budgetary increase;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 57 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the 12.7% increase in the total budget in 2017 compared to 2016 and further annual increases in the remaining programme years will result in higher success rates and greater satisfaction among applicants; welcomes the Commission’s intention to allocate an additional EUR 200 million for the remaining programme period, though a bigger budgetary effort is needed;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 63 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the important role of non- formal education, youth work, participation in sports and volunteer activities in the Erasmus+ programme as a way to stimulate the development of civic, social and intercultural competences, to foster social inclusion and active citizenship of young people and to contribute to the development of their human and social capital;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 76 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Acknowledges the importance of the EU Structured Dialogue on youth, a participatory process that gives young people and youth organisations the possibility to be engaged in and influence EU youth policy making and welcomes the support the programme is providing to the process through the support to National Working Groups and the KA3 Structured Dialogue projects;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 78 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasises the added value of Erasmus+ VET actions in supporting the integration or re-integration of disadvantaged groups into educational/vocational training opportunities in order to enhance their transition to the labour market;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 82 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out the continued social selectivity in enrolment to mobility in some Member States; indicates the high percentage of students in mobility programmes supported by third parties (family, parents, partners); notes that many working students resign from their participation in the mobility programme due to the potential loss in income; encourages the European Commission to further increase financial aid for those who are unable to participate due to financial constraints, and looks for further possibilities to facilitate their mobility in order to make the Erasmus+ truly accessible to all;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 86 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Considers the long-standing brand names (Comenius, Erasmus, Erasmus Mundus, Leonardo da Vinci, Grundtvig and Youth in Action) as important tools in promoting the variety of the programme; calls on all stakeholders to continue to use themonsiders as well the name of "Erasmus+" is becoming the most known specially for new comers; calls to add the name of "Erasmus" to the individual programmes (so the they will be "Erasmus Comenius", "Erasmus", "Erasmus Mundus", "Erasmus Leonardo da Vinci", "Erasmus Grundtvig" and "Erasmus Youth In Action"), in order to maintain and strengthen the identity of the sectorial programmes, to under Erasmus+ programme at the same time ensureing better recognition and to overcome any confusion among beneficiaries; calls on all stakeholders to use them, especially in publications and brochures.
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 100 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Encourages the Commission to continue its efforts towards an open, consultative and transparent way of working and to further improve its cooperation with partners at all levels of implementation; stresses, to this end, the need to involve stakeholders and beneficiaries in the Programme Committee meetings; highlights that, in line with Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013, this could be facilitated by the establishment of standing sub-committees involving representatives of stakeholders and beneficiaries, sectorial National Agencies, Members of the European Parliament and representatives from the Member States;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 110 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Encourages further fostering of cooperation between the NAs and EACEA in order to promote centralised actions of the Erasmus+ programme, provide additional information about them to potential applicants and exchange feedback on improving their implementation process;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 111 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Encourages the European Commission to give more flexibility to NAs to move funds within KAs in order to overcome the potential funding gaps based on beneficiaries needs, for instance between KA1 Youth Exchanges and Youth Workers mobility;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 113 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Encourages the facilitating of contacts among European Commission, NAs, programme beneficiaries, representatives of civil society organisations and EACEA by developing a communication platform for exchanging information and good practices where all related stakeholders can receive quality information, as well as share their experiences and suggestions for further programme improvements;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 117 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the European Commission to ensure the consistent application of programme rules and regulations across the National Agencies, observing common quality standards, project evaluation, and administrative procedures, thus guaranteeing the uniform and coherent implementation of Erasmus+ programme;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 119 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Underlines the necessity of pursuing improvements in the programme, making it more user-friendly, taking into consideration the importance of differentiating among various sectors and groups of beneficiaries; encourages the European Commission to transform the programme guide and make it more user-orientated and sector-specific;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 121 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Encourages the European Commission to work on improving programme attractiveness by simplifying administrative procedures and requirements, especially for schools and smaller-scale organisations, VET school, adult education, the youth sector and newcomers who often find the programme challenging to participate in;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 124 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Welcomes the actions of the European Commission to simplify application procedures, project management, accounting and reporting; encourages further reduction of administrative burdens by streamlining forms, making them promptly available in all official languages, and providing clear indication regarding documents needed at each stage;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 134 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the school education dimension of the programme, allowing for more mobility of pupils, simplification of funding and administrative procedures for schools and for non-formal education providers to support schools in organising pupil mobility, exploiting the benefits of cross-sectoral cooperation;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 138 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Encourages the Commission to strengthen youth work and non-formal education development practices within the programme by supporting youth organisations and other youth work providers, as well as by continuing the support to the EU-Council of Europe youth partnership;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 139 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the introduction of two types of strategic partnerships as a first and important positive step towards increasing the chances for small-sizvoluntary-based organisations to participate in the programme; calls on the Commission to make further improvements in order to include more small-sizvoluntary-based organisations in programme activities, for example by reintroducing the national youth initiatives open to informal groups and by making the transnational youth initiatives more easily accessible;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 150 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Encourages the European Commission to come up with innovative solutions to maximise as much as possible the impact of the programme by proposing new eligible actions, which could be done, for example, by introducing large scale youth exchanges based on the structure of the large scale EVS in the framework of KA1;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 158 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes, furthermore, the simplification introduced by the use of lump-sum and flat-rate funding;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 159 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Notes the need to increase the operational support to European networks under KA3 "Support for policy reform" in order to maximise the promotion and dissemination of the opportunities offered by Erasmus+;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 161 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for taking concrete steps for volunteering to be eligible as a source of own contributions to the project budget, bearing in mind that Erasmus+ enables the recognition of volunteer time as co- financing in the form of contributions in kind and that the new European Commission proposal for financial guidelines includes this as a possibility;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 165 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Welcomes the European Commission´s proposition to set up a European Solidarity Corps; encourages the Commission to involve volunteer organizations in developing this new initiative in order to ensure its added and complementary value in strengthening volunteering in the European Union; encourages the Commission to make a budgetary effort to accommodate this new initiative without underfunding other current and priority programmes and calls to explore possibilities to integrate it under the EVS in order to strength volunteering in the EU without duplicating initiatives and programmes;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 167 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Welcomes the European Commission´s proposition to set up a European Solidarity Corps; encourages the Commission to involve volunteer organizations in developing this new initiative in order to ensure its added and complementary value in strengthening volunteering in the European Union;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 168 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Notes the importance of strengthening the local dimension of the EVS; suggests providing the EVS volunteers with stronger support not only before departure, but also upon their return to their local communities in the forms of post-orientated and post- integrated trainings in order to help them to share their European expertise by promoting volunteering at the local level;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 170 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Asks the Commission to harmonise the indicated pre-financing rates as much as possible throughout the programme in order to give all beneficiaries the same advantages and to facilitate project implementation, especially for small-sizvoluntary- based organisations;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 172 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes grant discrepancies between countries and method of its allocations; encourages the European Commission to investigate the outcomes of such differences in an effort to minimise socio- economic disparities in the European Union;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 175 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Underlines that grants to support the mobility of individuals within the Erasmus+ programme should be exempted from taxation and social levies;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 177 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Suggests more flexibility in moving funds between KAs, and entrusts NAs in this process due to their familiarity with the potential funding gaps in their countries, thus allowing them to narrow these gaps;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 180 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to recognise the special nature of projects and mobilities involving people with special needs and people from disadvantaged backgrounds; encourages stronger promotion of the possibilities for people with special needs and for people from disadvantaged backgrounds to engage in the programme, including refugees, and asks that their access thereto be facilitated;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 187 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Notes more demanding implementation work for NAs under the current programme; calls on the European Commission to provide NAs with sufficient resources and necessary assistance, thus enabling more efficient programme implementation and allowing NAs to tackle new challenges resulting from the budget increase;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 189 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Calls on the European Commission to monitor the quality criteria used by the National Agencies in project evaluations and exchange best practises in this regard; encourages trainings for evaluators in order to continue their development, especially in cross-sector projects, and to allow them to provide quality feedback to all applicants in order to encourage the accomplishment of goals in future projects and to improve the performance of future applicants;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 196 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Calls on the National Agencies to provide full transparency while evaluating projects by publishing the list of selected projects together with their ongoing progress and designated financial support;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 197 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21d. Stresses that although progress has been made in recognising study periods, credits, competences and skills through non-formal and informal learning gained abroad, these challenges remain; underlines that recognition of international qualifications is essential to mobility and forms the foundation for further cooperation in the European Higher Education Area; highlights the importance of making full use of all EU tools for the validation of knowledge, skills and competences essential to the recognition of qualifications;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 198 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 e (new)
21e. Encourages in Key Action 1 to continue the best function practises from Comenius such as fostering school class exchanges, and the possibility for school staff members to apply individually for mobility grants under Key Action 1;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 199 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 f (new)
21f. Notes that despite the high quality of projects in KA2, many of them have been refused due to limited funding; encourages the European Commission to mark these projects in order to help them attract investments from other sources; encourages Member States to acknowledge “the marked projects” by giving them priority in accessing public funds for their realisation, if such funds are accessible;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 200 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 g (new)
21g. Calls on the European Commission to continue efforts to resolve the funding challenge for European organisations based in Brussels in order to further their contribution to the development of European policies in the fields of education, training, youth and sport;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 201 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 h (new)
21h. Notes the NAs' challenges in implementing the International Credit Mobility (ICM); calls for greater flexibility for NAs to allocate resources from some countries and regions for the purpose of meeting the cooperation priorities of the HEIs;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 202 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 i (new)
21i. Encourages Member States to incorporate educational mobility as a part of higher or vocational education programmes in order to foster knowledge about learning, training, and youth work, improve the quality of higher education and the VET system, help individuals with upgrading their professional skills, competences and career development;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 203 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 j (new)
21j. Encourages Member States, in order to foster the mobility of teachers, lecturers and non-academic staff, to acknowledge their participation in mobility programmes as an important part of their career progression, and if possible introduce a reward system linked to participation in mobility programmes; for example, in the form of financial benefits or reduction of workload;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 204 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 k (new)
21k. Notes the decreasing number of individual mobility participants due to preferential treatment by European HEIs of an institutionalised mobility system; encourages the European Commission and national authorities to renew opportunities for individual candidates to participate in mobility;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 205 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 l (new)
21l. Encourages the European Commission to bolster the VET system by promoting VET mobility programmes among its new organisations and smaller institutions, in addition to providing them with assistance in applying for appropriate funding by offering further guidance, on-line trainings, and personalised support in preparing high quality applications for funding through contact with national agencies for the Erasmus+ programme;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 206 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 m (new)
21m. Urges the Commission to identify current unequal participation of VET institutions in the EU mobility programmes in countries and regions in order to diminish these differences through improved collaboration and exchange of information among national agencies for Erasmus+, supporting teamwork among VET institutions by connecting experienced VET institutions with other institutions, offering policy support measures and specific suggestions to VET institutions, and improving VET institution support systems already in place;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 207 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 n (new)
21n. Encourages the promotion of the European educational system around the world, as well as the advancement of individual knowledge worldwide by enhancing all relevant stakeholders (Member States, the HEIs, associations of higher education) to make the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees more attractive for HEIs and potential applicants;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 215 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the European Commission to involve all relevant stakeholders in the work on next funding programming period, and in the introduction of possible improvements in order to ensure the programme's further success and added value;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 228 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Calls not only for the current budget level to be secured for the next programme generation under the new MFF, but considers a further budget increase, that ensures a level of annual funding for the next generation of programmes of at least the same level as the last year of implementation of the current framework, to be an important step for the continued success of the programme;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 235 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Indicates that disadvantaged groups are only specifically targeted in the youth sector; suggests the extension of the Inclusion and Diversity Strategy to all programme sectors in order to promote social inclusion and the participation of people with special needs or with fewer opportunities in the Erasmus+ programme;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 237 #

2015/2327(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Advocates allowing mobile students to combine studies abroad with a study-related placement within the programme, thereby providing additional financial assistance abroad, decreasing social selectivity, increasing the number of mobile students, upgrading students´ skills and enhancing the connections between higher education and the work environment;
2016/10/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 28 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas not all Member States nor indeed individuals and groups in Member States are facing the same type and level of challenges, and this means that any recommendations proposed for education and training should be flexible and should be tailored to national economies, demographies and cultures, while improving the situation in the European Union as a whole;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 85 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Points out the value of a community- based approach to education and strong links between schools and familieseducational establishments and wider society; calls for the wider participation of relevant actors (such as the European Parents Association) in the work of ET2020;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 96 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Reiterates the crucial role of formal and informal education in the empowerment of women and girls in the social, economic, cultural, and political spheres; emphasises the need to include a strong gender perspective in the ET 2020, particularly in the areas of education for sustainability, lifelong education and vocational training, the field of science, technology, engineering and maths, and the role of the arts in intercultural exchange;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 97 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses the need for all educational institutions to impart democratic and pro- European values, including an inclusive approach to gender mainstreaming with the aim of fostering tolerance, equality, non-discrimination, diversity, active citizenship and social responsibility;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 113 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses that quality education is essential to improving the lives of young people who suffer disadvantages socially and economically, as well as those from minority groups;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 116 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls on the Commission to ensure greater emphasis is placed on tackling gender gaps and differences, and in recognising the particular needs of young women;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 117 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Further calls on the Commission, where appropriate, to treat minority groups as separate and discrete in order to better respond to the respective problems facing each group;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 118 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Applauds the Commission's attention to the importance of digital skills; underlines that to equip young people for the 21st century these skills are essential;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 161 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Is concerned that the current trend making financial output a prerequisite for all academic activities could mean that the humanities risk being wiped off the research landscape; advocates a more holistic view which emphasises the importance of a variety of disciplines in education and research;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 173 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses the importance of an overall framework of recognition of qualifications as key to ensuring cross- border mobility;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 186 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the challenges posed by migration and the current refugee crisis to European educational systems should be addressed at both European and national level, since failure to provide migrants, refugees and asylum seekers with education and training constitutes a risk to their employability, their development of knowledge of the host country’s cultural canons and values, and their integration;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 193 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises the need to designate specific contact persons for migrant and refugee, refugee and asylum seeker education within Member States’ education ministries and the Commission’s DG EAC;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 204 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for measures to integrate migrant, refugee and asylum seeker children, both intra- and extra- European, into education systems by helping them adjust to curricula and learning standards, providing them with language assistance, and enabling them to become familiar with the host country’s culture while preserving their own cultural heritage;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 212 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Supports the idea of setting up helpdesks for teachers offering them timely support in handling various types of diversity and interculturality in the classroom and guidance when they are confronted with students at risk of being radicalised; calls for the creation of synergies between the ET2020 Working Groups and the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) Working Group on Education;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 218 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need for more language- based learning programmes; calls for efforts to develop validation and accreditation mechanisms for the qualifications of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, since many of those entering the EU come with no proof of their formal qualifications;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 228 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate measures for migrant and refugee students enrolling at university level; welcomes the initiatives adopted in this regard by a number of European universities;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 236 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Considers that the Science4Refugees programme should be further developed as regards its efficiency evaluation; advocates support at EU and national level for non- profit institutions providing assistance to migrant, refugee and asylum seeker academics;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 12 #

2015/2258(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Urges the Member States and Commission to pay particular attention to the specific needs of women and girls with disabilities (since they are exposed to a greater risk and double discrimination), and to incorporate the gender perspective in educational and training programmes and services to promote gender equality and empower women with disabilities;
2016/02/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 56 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes the economic and social advantages of international mobility in VET which can at a later stage facilitate workers' mobility as well as contribute to increasing European competitiveness by helping to develop a highly skilled workforce and knowledge-based society;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 96 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the role of educational systems in better equipping students with both academic and transversal skills, and thereby enhancing their aptitude to match labour market needs as well as increasing their participation in transnational mobility programmes;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 102 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes the numerous benefits of transnational placement opportunities for VET institutions including making them more attractive for students, giving the possibility to increase cooperation among partners from different EU countries as well as helping to improve linguistic and intercultural skills of their staff and students;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 105 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Encourages a holistic approach to VET and apprenticeships, leading to enhanced personal development, and gaining employability skills and occupational competences, as well as encouraging the promotion of vocational education as an equivalent and valid option to academic education;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 106 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Encourages flexible pathways between VET, general education and higher education, as well as strengthening tertiary VET as a means to address social inclusion, increase participation in higher education, and promote student success;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 107 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Encourages a more complete and effective integration of practical skills and knowledge with traditional academic programmes of higher learning;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 108 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8e. Notes that improving the quality in VET, in cooperation with social partners and public employment services, through enhanced practical education and apprenticeships, is necessary to meet the labour market needs and societal demands and should facilitate mobility in the lifelong learning process;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 109 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 f (new)
8f. Underlines the benefits of a dual system of vocational education and training as an important part of general education, and aimed at reducing youth unemployment and linking vocational training to current and future labour market needs;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 110 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 g (new)
8g. Supports the development of modern technologies and infrastructures in strengthening and modernising national vocational education systems to improve the access and quality of mobility;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 115 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls to improve the access to high quality information on VET possibilities for young people and businesses via available and targeted specialised guidance and counselling services;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 126 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Advocates allowing mobile students to combine studies abroad with a study- related placement, thereby providing additional financial assistance abroad and enhancing the connections between higher education and the work environment;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 131 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Promotes the exchange of best practices and political guidelines involving the improvement and benefits of international mobility in VET and apprenticeships, which also contribute to advancing educational research for practical vocational application, as well as improving vocational training practices in companies;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 133 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Acknowledges the importance of European Alliance for Apprenticeships to improve the quality and availability of apprenticeships in the EU, and ask the European Commission to give its financial support and strategic priority to encourage all related stakeholders to improve conditions for apprenticeships;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 145 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Draws attention to the diversity and uneven development of validation and recognition systems between Member States, despite growing convergence in the last decade; stresses the need to increase the compatibility between the different vocational education and training systems and to facilitate the validation and recognition of skills and competences acquired in companies or training centres in different Member States;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 147 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Enhances mobility in employment, education, apprenticeships and traineeships in national European Youth Guarantee Schemes in order to improve the skills of young people, as well as reduce the geographical skills mismatch in the EU;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 172 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Encourages further measures to facilitate access by disadvantaged groups and people with special needs to Erasmus+ mobility actions and to create more flexible and individualised training and learning pathways adapted to people with disabilities;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 188 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises the quality of placements to enable students to acquire desirable professional skills, in addition to highlighting the need, at all levels, for good communication vis-à-vis entrepreneurs to have them on board for further recognition of the experienced acquired by the young people taking advantage of mobility schemes;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 206 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Encourages the Commission to examine existing geographic disparities among countries and regions in the participation of VET institutions in the EU mobility programmes, and to address these disparities by enhancing cooperation and the exchange of best practises among national agencies for Erasmus+, promoting team actions among VET institutions (linking experienced VET institutions with other institutions), providing policy support measures and tailor-made advice to VET institutions, and strengthening the existing support networks for VET institutions;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 211 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Encourages the Commission to promote VET mobility programmes to new bodies and smaller institutions within the VET system, as well as to help them apply for relevant funding by providing more guidance, on- line trainings, and individualised assistance via national agencies for the Erasmus+ programme on the preparation of high quality applications for funding;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 216 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. Encourages the Commission to boost its efforts to promote the Erasmus+ programme to VET institutions and to increase its effectiveness and accessibility by making it more flexible and simplifying its application process;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 218 #

2015/2257(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 d (new)
22d. Encourages improved promotion and visibility for young people and enterprises of such platforms as Drop'pin EURES the aim of which is to facilitate the mobility of young people for apprenticeships, internships, training programs, and e- learning language courses;
2015/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 21 #

2015/2228(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas women are a key force for economic and social development and education is one of the most effective strategies available for breaking out of the poverty cycle;
2016/02/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 80 #

2015/2228(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas the stereotypes widely conveyed by society are rooted in patriarchy and leave women in a subordinate role in society, contributeing to the feminisation of poverty; whereas these stereotypes are developed during childhood and are reflected in the choice of training and education and on into the labour market; whereas women are still too often confined to ‘women-friendly’ tasks and remain under-represented in certain areas such as mathematics, science, engineering, and so on; whereas these stereotypes lead to discrimination in terms of recrimination;
2016/02/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 200 #

2015/2228(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on Member States to include investments in education on girls and women as an integral part of their economies and recovery plans as well as programmes sensitisations actions aimed at enabling parents and society in general to understand the importance of the role of education in empowering women and girls in social, economic, cultural and political fields to break out of the cycle of poverty;
2016/02/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 204 #

2015/2228(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses the need for all educational institutions to impart democratic values with a view to encouraging tolerance, active citizenship, social responsibility and respect for differences of gender, minorities, ethnical and religion groups and to include an holistic gender- perspective, in particular in the fields of continuing education and vocational training, in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as the role of the arts in intercultural exchanges;
2016/02/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 123 #

2015/2155(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
52. Criticizes the total costTakes note that the expenditure ofn the LUX Film Prize in 2014, which reached an all-time high of EUR 906 902tself in 2014 amounted to EUR 391 506, which is significantly reduced from previous years (2013: EUR 448 000; (2012: EUR 434 421); deeply regrets the fact that the results of a survey on awareness of, to cover the official selection, the competition including subtitling into the 24 official languages of the Union and prints for screenings in the 28 Member States, and the award ceremony; Reminds that advertising and promoting the LUX Film Prize, together with the Sakharov prize and women's rights, aims to illustrate Parliament's commitment to consensual values as human rights and solidarity as well as its commitment to cultural and linguistic diversity. Acknowledges the amount of EUR 193 805 in advertising the LUX- Film Prize, requested in the 2013 discharge report, is not yet available; calls for the results of this studythat reached, via social media mainly, ca. 10 million people, including 23 000 followers on Facebook. Recognises the constant commitment from the European Parliament Information Offices (EPIOs) to the LUX Film Prize and recalls the expenditure for screenings and related events amounted to EUR 317 434 in 2014, which shows a yearly average of ca. EUR 9 000 per EPIO and EUR 9 per participant (on the basis of 35 227 participants in the Member States). Calls for the results of the survey on awareness of the LUX Film Prize, requested in the 2013 discharge report, to be available to the public by mid-May 2016 andat the latest and asks for an official presentation of the results to be made to itsjointly to the Committee on Budgetary Control; and the Committee on Culture and Education;
2016/03/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 10 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to Parliament's resolution on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2015 (A8-0037/2015),
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 13 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that stimulating growth, innovation, consumer choice and competitiveness is of the utmost importance and believes that the digital single market is key to achieving this objective by removing barriers to trade, streamlining processes for online businesses and supporting creators, investors and consumers; calls in this regard for competitiveness and impact tests on all new proposals;
2015/09/24
Committee: JURI
Amendment 25 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that territoriality is the cornerstone of the European audio-visual industry to create value, employment, growth and innovation; estimates that pan-European licenses could reduce the supply of contents available to users and finally also reduce the creation of European contents, jeopardizing the activity, employment and cultural diversity itself; stresses that there is no contradiction between the principle of territoriality and measures to promote the portability of contents;
2015/10/02
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that the European cultural and creative industries are an engine for economic growth, innovation and job creation in the EU, as they employ more than 7 million people and generate more than 4.2% of EU GDP; highlights the fact that the cultural and creative industries continued to create jobs during the economic crisis of 2008-2012 and have played an important role in boosting the Union’s competitiveness;
2015/09/24
Committee: JURI
Amendment 30 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines that copyright and related rights constitute the legal framework for the European cultural and creative industries (CCIs) and form the basis for their ability to generate economic activity, competitiveness, employment, creativity and innovation;
2015/09/24
Committee: JURI
Amendment 48 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for targeted, evidence-based reforms to enhance cross-border access to legally available online content but stresses the importance of not mandatindiscriminately promoting the issuing of pan- European licences; calls instead for reforms to enable the, given the importance of territorial licencing in the EU and particularly in the field of audiovisual and cinematographic productions; calls, therefore, for reforms designed to enhanced the portability, within the EU, of legally acquired content to be prioritised; and legally available online content services to be prioritised, with full respect for intellectual property rights and related rights;
2015/09/24
Committee: JURI
Amendment 63 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the increasing power of some internet intermediaries and the negative impact of their dominant position on the creative potential of the authors, the fair remuneration for their work and the development of services offered by other distributors of works;
2015/10/02
Committee: CULT
Amendment 67 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Reminds that digital technologies have redefined the value chain in the cultural sector in favour of service providers and online communication to the detriment of authors, performers or producers of copyrighted works, who do not receive fair and appropriate remuneration for them; asks the European Commission to investigate the extent and impact of this transfer of value to Internet intermediaries and requests a review of the Directive on electronic commerce to deal with this transfer of value;
2015/10/02
Committee: CULT
Amendment 72 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Views territoriality as a cornerstone for the generation of value, employment, growth and innovation in the European audiovisual industries; considers that pan-European licences could lead to a decrease in the content made available to users and, ultimately, to the generation of less content across Europe, thereby posing a risk to activities, employment and cultural diversity itself; points out that there is no incompatibility between the principle of territoriality and measures designed to promote the portability of content;
2015/09/24
Committee: JURI
Amendment 80 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas all Union policies and legislation in the area of the Digital Single Market should allow new opportunities for users and European businesses to emerge, especially within today’s service society, while taking a holistic approach that considers their social dimension as they inevitably involve structural changes;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 85 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Digital Single Market is a key instrument for the relaunching of economic growth and quality job creation in the EU;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 96 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that copyright and all rights related to copyright constitute the legal framework for European cultural and creative industries and are the basis of their ability to generate economic activity, competitiveness, employment, creativity and innovation.
2015/10/02
Committee: CULT
Amendment 103 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that internet service providers should bear greater responsibility for illegal content made available on the internet and should, along with other actors in the supply chain such as payment providers, play a significant role in tackling copyright abuses; considers it necessary, in this regard, to reconsider the responsibilities of Internet intermediaries by means of a review of the e-Commerce Directive;
2015/09/24
Committee: JURI
Amendment 105 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that activities which violate copyrights are a serious threat to the operation of the digital single market, to develop the legal offer of cultural and creative contents diversified online and to maintain the activity and employment;
2015/10/02
Committee: CULT
Amendment 109 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Considers that a common and coordinated effort should be made to combat the violation of copyright in the EU to ensure their protection and fair remuneration; considers it necessary to raise consumer awareness of the consequences of the infringement of copyright and related rights, and calls for an appropriate solution to ensure that nobody benefits from breach of copyrights;
2015/10/02
Committee: CULT
Amendment 122 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that creative works are one of the main sources of income for the digital economy, for both search engines and social networks or user-generated content platforms, but there is no proportion between the value transferred to these intermediaries and the remuneration received by the holders of the rights to these creative works;
2015/09/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 126 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Points to the growing power of some internet intermediaries and the negative impact of this dominant position on the creative potential of authors, fair remuneration for their work, and the development of the services offered by other distributors of works;
2015/09/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 127 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the legal thinking behind Directive 93/83/EEC2 provides after further assessment is conducted, might be a suitable point of departure for measures to improve cross-border access to content in the digital single market. __________________ 2 Council Directive 93/83/EEC of 27 September 1993 on the coordination of certain rules concerning copyright and rights related to copyright applicable to satellite broadcasting and cable transmission (OJ L 248, 6.10.1993, p. 15).
2015/10/02
Committee: CULT
Amendment 129 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Points out that digital technologies have redefined the value chain in the cultural economy, in favour of online communication service providers and to the detriment of authors, performers and producers of copyrighted works, who do not receive fair and appropriate remuneration for their work; calls on the Commission to investigate the extent and impact of this transfer of value to internet intermediaries; calls for the e-Commerce Directive to be revised in order to tackle this transfer of value;
2015/09/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 132 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Suggests a review of the liability of service providers and intermediaries in order to clarify their legal status and liability with regard to copyrights, guarantee that due diligence is exercised throughout the creative process and supply chain, and ensure a fair remuneration for creators and rightholders within the European Union;
2015/09/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 139 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas fast, secure and reliable connections are the backbone of the Digital Single Market; whereas a regulatory framework that encourages investment in fixed and mobile electronic communication infrastructure is therefore essential for a prosperous Digital Single Market;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 143 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that copyright enforcement is important and therefore calls for a modernised approach to the enforcement and protection of intellectual property rights online, particularly with regard to commercial- scale infringement;
2015/09/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 154 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that copyright infringing activities pose a serious threat to the functioning of the digital single market, to the development of the legal supply of diversified cultural and creative content online and to maintaining activity and jobs;
2015/09/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 157 #

2015/2147(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Believes that a common coordinated effort should be made to combat copyright infringement in the EU in order to ensure the protection of copyright and fair remuneration; considers it necessary to raise consumer awareness of the consequences of infringement of copyright and related rights, and urges a proper solution to ensure that no-one makes a profit out of copyright infringement;
2015/09/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 159 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the 2013 joint study by the the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market and the European Patent Office entitled 'Intellectual property rights intensive industries: contribution to economic performance and employment in the European Union' shows that, between 2008 and 2010, these sectors generated 35% of all jobs in the EU and 39% of economic activity; whereas pay in these sectors is considerably higher, with 40% bonuses;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 163 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the European cultural and creative sector is generating economic growth and job creation in the European Union, employing over 7 million and people and accounting for over 4.2% of GDP, being the sector with the third largest number of workers in the EU, as revealed by the 'Creating Growth' study; whereas cultural activities continued to generate employment during the economic crisis of 2008-2012, while jobs were being lost in other economic sectors;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 203 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that better and simpler regulation should help to examine policy through a digital lens and facilitate the adaptation of legislation and enforcement frameworks in the light of new technologies and new business models to prevent fragmentation of the single market;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 261 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the urgent need for the Commission and Member States to promote a more dynamic economy for innovation to flourish and for companies to scale up, through the development of e- government, a modernised regulatory framework fit for the emergence and scale- up of innovative businesses, and a long term investment strategy in infrastructure, skills, research and innovation to bridge the digital divide;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 289 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with Member States, to further develop initiatives to boost entrepreneurship that range from changing the mind-set on how success is defined to promoting an entrepreneurial and innovation culture; believes, in addition, that the diversity and specific attributes of the different national innovation hubs could be turned into a real competitive advantage for the EU if they are effectively interconnected and share results effectively, doing more to promote the digitization of SMEs and enabling them to get the most out of the digital economy;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 293 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that, according to the Innovation Union scoreboard, although EU performance in the field of innovation has improved, halving the US lead over it, it is still lagging behind regarding relations between academia and the business world; calls on the Commission to adopt a comprehensive approach to open innovation and knowledge transfer (e.g. through public-private partnerships, European technology platforms or joint technology initiatives);
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 357 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission to adopt all measures necessary to ensure effective implementation of the principle of net neutrality, treating all Internet traffic equally, without discrimination, restrictions or interference, regardless of sender, recipient, type, content, device, service or application, controls being carried out only in exceptional circumstances and within clearly defined statutory limits;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 463 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to submit a legislative initiative on cross-border contracts, promoting measures designed to reduce the administrative burden on businesses and consumers in relation to sales made within the single market; this initiative should in particular simplify the burdens and procedures arising from different VAT regimes for consumers and businesses, in order to build a genuine digital single market;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 534 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to draw up specific instruments to facilitate the adaptation of technology and encourage SME participation in cross-border online sales;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 563 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that ambitious actions are needed to improve access to legal digital content, in particular by ending unjustified geo- blocking practices and unfair price discrimination based on geographical location;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 597 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Highlights, however, the key role played by territorial licencing in financing and producing audiovisual and cinematographic content and calls, therefore, for reforms designed to enhance the portability, within the EU, of legally acquired and legally available online content services to be prioritised, with full respect for intellectual property rights and related rights;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 631 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2.5 - Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers it necessary, in order to move towards a genuine digital single market, to create a suitable tax framework that will entail VAT harmonisation; believes that this framework should also guarantee balanced taxation that will prevent tax relocation in the European Union, as currently being discussed within the OECD;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 643 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that incentivising private investments in fast and ultra-fast communication networks is a requirement for any digital progress, with competition remaining the main driver of infrastructure investments, innovation, affordable prices and choices for consumers; considers that little evidence exists, in the still fragmented European telecommunications market, of a link between consolidation of operators and increased investment in network; to this end, while guaranteeing fair and sustainable competition, the EU should promote a regulatory framework that will encourage infrastructure investments, innovation, affordable prices and a diverse range of choices for consumers;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 673 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Commission to prioritise investment in the deployment of digital infrastructure that will provide high-speed connectivity, both fixed and mobile, for all citizens, covering the entire territory of the European Union, guaranteeing coverage for rural, remote and outermost areas, so that all European citizens can benefit from this type of connection regardless of their place of residence; takes the view that this investment offers a potential for convergence that should be encouraged by the Commission, with the financial instruments available to it;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 685 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that strong public investment in telecommunications infrastructure to promote the digital single market may also have the effect of attracting private investment in this field, which will help to strengthen the Europe- wide economic recovery, stimulate lasting growth and boost the EU’s global competitiveness; calls on the Commission, together with the Member States, to guarantee strong and lasting public investment to this end;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 694 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to study the role that the development of networks and infrastructure characterised by operator and service provider neutrality might play in speeding up the deployment of broadband services, content and applications that will improve Europe’s competitiveness;
2015/10/21
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 706 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that since the development of over-the-top services has increased demand and competition to the benefit of consumers, modernisation of the telecommunication framework should not lead to more regulatory burdens, but should drive innovation and, facilitate investment, safeguard consumer rights and ensure fair competition;
2015/10/22
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 746 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls as a priority for a harmonised framework for spectrum allocation to boost long-term infrastructure investments; considers it necessary in this connection to take account of the exponential growth in mobile data traffic in reallocating frequencies;
2015/10/22
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 748 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses the need to encourage greater and more effective coordination of spectrum policy, so as to provide adequate scope for the development of the Digital Single Market and ensure a secure framework for investment; suggests, specifically, the need for increased coordination concerning the conditions, deadlines and duration of licenses;
2015/10/22
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 757 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Recalls the suggestions made by the High Level Group chaired by Pascal Lamy; calls on the Commission to draw up a specific roadmap to clarify the future uses of the various bands of the spectrum together with clear timeframes, with a view to avoiding situations such as that seen with reallocation of the 800 MHz band, where wide disparities between different Member States have delayed the roll-out of 4G in Europe;
2015/10/22
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 798 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls for the swift adoption of the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive, which will bring greater security to, and confidence in, the digital domain and data protection;
2015/10/22
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 822 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Urges the Commission to develop an innovation-friendly policy that fosters fair competition between, and innovation in, online platforms; considers that the priorities should be transparency, facilitation of switching between platforms or online services, access to platforms, ensuring the ownership and control of users of their digital footprint and identifying and addressing barriers to the emergence and scale-up of platforms;
2015/10/22
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 846 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Stresses that many small and medium-sized businesses operating on online digital sales platforms face various barriers that put them at a competitive disadvantage in respect of the products sold by those platforms, thus potentially jeopardising their viability in the short and medium term and hindering the development of the Digital Single Market; calls on the Commission to speed up the investigation it is conducting on this matter and to take appropriate measures to ensure equal opportunities in digital trade; urges the Commission and Member States to develop comprehensive strategies to help small and medium-sized businesses adapt to the digital age;
2015/10/22
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 866 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Appreciates the Commission’s initiative to analyse the role of platforms in the Digital Economy as part of the upcoming Internal Market Strategy; strategy on the Internal Market and arrangements for responsibilities; stresses the need, given the gradual convergence between services offered by telecommunications providers and by platforms, for progress towards a consistent legal framework laying down similar standards so as to ensure effective consumer protection;
2015/10/22
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 906 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses the opportunities for growth in the digital era of the sharing economy, whose development is surely an unstoppable process; underlines, furthermore, that working conditions and remuneration vary greatly in different economic areas of the world, a situation that may give rise to competitive inequalities or undermine social protection; calls on the Commission, therefore, to foster the development of a comprehensive strategy on the digital economy at international level, particularly with the ILO and the WTO, with a view to taking full advantage of the digital and sharing economy, without causing social and employment conditions to deteriorate;
2015/10/22
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 939 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls for the expedited adoption of the directive concerning measures to ensure a high common level of network and information security across the Union;
2015/10/22
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 962 #

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Notes that most Member States are below the Europe 2020 targets for R+D; asks the Commission to honour its intention to publish the review of the Europe 2020 strategy at the end of 2015 at the latest, in order to strengthen the Digital Single Market as key instrument for reviving economic growth and quality job creation in the EU; calls on the Member States to guide their economies more decisively towards a focus on innovation and knowledge;
2015/10/22
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 15 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the EU represents an immense richness of cultural, social and linguistic diversity; whereas, in this context, the shared values that hold together our societies, such as freedom, fairnessequality and non-discrimination, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, tolerance and solidarity, are crucial for Europe’s future;
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 24 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas it is important to provide the means fohat the necessary means are provided, especially financially, prioritising the funding of programmes designed to foster intercultural dialogue and dialogue between citizens in order to strengthen respect for cultural diversity and to address the complex realities of our societies;
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 42 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Argues that a European Union approach should seek to promote a common understanding of the issues and step up the exchange of good practice by bringing together European and national politicians, local and regional authorities, civil society organisations and academics;
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 55 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Advocates that fostering an intercultural and interfaith approach in the educational field is needed in order to address and promote multiculturalism, integration and inclusion, and social cohesion;
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 120 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Recognisiterates the need to create rights- based and gender-sensitive learning environments for students to learn about and stand up for human rights, democracy and the rule of law; encourages students to actively participate in the governance of their learning structures;
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 153 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that while it is legitimate for governments to address criminal activities, punitive measures should not violatemust always respect fundamental rights;
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 162 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States to involve migrants, refugees and faith communities in respectful and empowering integration processes, ensuring their participation in civic and cultural life by designing permanent mechanisms;(Does not affect the English version.)
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the importance of fully respecting the joint statement on a payment plan 2015-2016 agreed between Parliament, Council and Commission, following the shared commitment to reduce the backlog of outstanding payment claims for the 2007-2013 cohesion programmes to around EUR 2 billion by the end of 2016 and to avoid any future build-up of such an unsustainable backlog; criticises in this respect that the Council's cuts in its reading on the 2016 budget go against the agreement in the joint statement plan; considers, for this reason, that unforeseen payment needs should be financed by fresh appropriations and the frontloading of EUR 1 billion in 2016 for Greece should therefore be financed by additional appropriations within the MFF payments' ceiling; stresses its long-standing position that payments deriving from commitments mobilised under the Flexibility Instrument are counted over and above that ceiling;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 27 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Concludes that, for the purpose of adequately financing these pressing needs, and considering the very tight MFF margins in 2016, all means available in the MFF Regulation in terms of flexibility, including the full mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument, will need to be deployed; expects that the Council will share this approach and that an agreement will easily be reached in conciliation, allowing the Union to rise to the occasion and effectively respond to the challenges ahead; stresses, in this respect, that the global MFF margin for commitments from 2015 should be mobilised as soon as the legal conditions are fulfilled; expects to reach a pre- agreement with the Council and the Commission on this issue;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Underlines that the current challenges the Union is facing once more disclose the budgetary restrictions set with the current MFF 2014-2020 to appropriately react to ongoing crises; therefore calls on the Commission to present an ambitious proposal for the revision of the MFF as soon as possible in 2016;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. NotCriticizes that, again this year, Heading 1a is severely affected by the Council's cuts with a reduction of EUR 140,9 million in commitments and EUR 435,4 million in payments as compared to the DB; highlights that around half of these cuts are targeted at Horizon 2020, which results in a further reduction for this programme in 2016 after that part of its appropriations have been redeployed to EFSI;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 39 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Decides to increases above the DB appropriations for the three supervisory agencies (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) ands well as for ACER to provide them with adequate resources to face their increasing tasks;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 63 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls that the DB provided for reinforcements in the area of security and migration, including a EUR 150 million scheme for the relocation of 40 000 persons in need of international protection, leading the Commission to exceed the ceiling for this heading by EUR 124 million and to propose the corresponding mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument; welcomes the fact that the Council has agreed to the principle of mobilising the Flexibility Instrument for this purpose; reminds however that a long-term financial plan to respond to the refugee crisis, including the set-up of a Search and Rescue Fund, is needed; considers that this shall also be addressed through the revision of the MFF;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 66 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Decides, in light of the current, exceptional flows of migrants and refugees to concentrate its reinforcements on strengthening the AMIF; strongly supports in this context the second EUR 780 million package on the relocation of additional 120 000 persons; decides to incorporate ithe necessary funds in its reading, and to align the first relocation package with the second one by adding EUR 20 million to finance transport costs (EUR 500 per migrant to Italy and Greece); approves an additional increase of EUR 79 million for general reinforcements of the AMIF; finally decides to reinforce the agencies with migration-related tasks for a total of EUR 26 millionhighlights the necessity to ensure sufficient financing possibilities for AMIF also for the upcoming years; recalls that point 17 of the Interinstitutional agreement of 2 December 2013 allows for a more than 10 % increase in the amount foreseen for the entire duration of a programme when the new, objective, long-term circumstances arise;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 69 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. finally decides to reinforce the agencies with migration-related tasks for a total of EUR 26 million, with the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) receiving the biggest increase of EUR 12 million above the DB; reminds that this agency plays a central, coordinating role in the implementation of the provisional measures in the area of international protection and is increasingly being called upon to assist the Member States concerned;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 80 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Recalls that in order to alleviate damaging long term effects that stem from humanitarian crisis it is essential to ensure that children affected continue to receive an education; therefore increases funding for supporting education in the Humanitarian aid budget so that it accounts for 3 % instead of 1 %, with the aim of reaching a threshold of 4 % by 2019;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 86 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
51. Emphasises therefore again its opposition to the concept of a redeployment pool amongst agencies, but reaffirms its openness to free posts by means of achieving efficiency gains between agencies through increased administrative cooperation or even analyse the possibilities of mergers where appropriate and through pooling certain functions with either the Commission or another agency;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 88 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
453. Modifies therefore a number of establishment plans of agencies in line with the priorities described above to align staffing with additional tasks, modifies others to bring them more in line with a real 5 % cut over 5 years and to treat fee- financed posts differently; recalls that the 5 % cut over 5 years was introduced in order to decrease the costs of the administration; highlights in this context that additional posts in the establishment plan do not have an automatic financial impact on the Union budget since agencies fill their posts according to their needs and agencies therefore do not always have all posts in their establishment plans filled;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 90 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 a (new)
60a. Fully compensates these reinforcements by reducing the appropriations in the budget lines for contingency reserve, the general Members' allowance, further training, fitting out of premises, energy consumption, computing and telecommunications - investment in projects and furniture;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 91 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
62. Decides to incorporate into its budget the following adjustments, requested by the political groups: - the creation of 43 temporary posts in the establishment plan and the upgrading of one temporary post from AD10 to AD14, for the new political group; - a corresponding increase of EUR 3 234 500 in appropriations, for financing the temporary staff of this new group; - an increase of EUR 3 500 000 in appropriations, to ensure the stable employment of contract staff of all political groups;deleted
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 92 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63
63. Fully compensates these reinforcements by reducing the appropriations in the budget lines for contingency reserve, the general Members' allowance, further training, fitting out of premises, energy consumption, computing and telecommunications - investment in projects and furniture;deleted
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 100 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77 a (new)
77a. OTHER STAFF RELATED ISSUES Recalls that the need for new posts in the General Secretariat should be covered by internal redeployment, unless the need for creating new posts is duly justified and demonstrated, and confirmed by the internal auditors under the responsibility of the Parliament's Bureau;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 101 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77 b (new)
77b. Recalls that any reorganisation of parliamentary work or of the procedures should not lead to a deterioration in the working conditions and social rights of staff, regardless of their position;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 102 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77 c (new)
77c. Notes that the new rules regarding parliamentary assistance are currently being prepared; reiterates its conviction that a new balance is necessary between accredited parliamentary assistants and local assistants; requests therefore the Secretary-General to present to the Bureau a proposal for a decision before the end of 2015 addressing, inter alia, the following issues: ‒ limiting the number of local assistants by Member while respecting specific conditions of exercising the Members' mandate in different Member States; ‒ regulating distribution of the allowance between local and accredited parliamentary assistance; ‒ reforming the current salary cap system for local assistance with a longer term perspective of getting closer to the principle of "equal pay for equal work"; ‒ introducing a minimum salary and a maximum ceiling for the remuneration of local assistants in different Member States; ‒ covering current staff of national delegations under the Statute for the Parliament's accredited assistants; calls on the Secretary-General to take all the necessary measures to ensure that the trainees working for the Members are entitled to viable scholarship and to social protection and that the implementation of the said rules in controlled by the Parliament's services; invites the Secretary-General to introduce a mandatory training on respect and dignity in work for the Members and their assistants; Underlines that a transition period should be respected in the case of the revision of the current rules; invites the Secretary- General and the Bureau to report to the Committee on Budgets on the resulting revised rules as soon as possible and not later than by February 2016, in due time for the preparation of the Parliament's estimates for the financial year 2017; expects that the final decision will enter into force as of year 2017 at the latest;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 103 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77 d (new)
77d. Reiterates its commitment to support multilingualism in parliamentary work through high standards of interpretation and translation; requests updated information on the consequences of non- agreement on new working conditions for interpreters (spring 2015) to be communicated to the Committee on Budgets by February 2016 at the latest; expects the Secretary-General to use all flexibility required to ensure high quality interpretation and translation service for Members;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 104 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77 e (new)
77e. Asks the Secretary-General to provide a detailed overview of all the posts in Parliament in the years 2014-2016, including distribution of posts by services, categories and types of contracts; considers that this overview should be validated by the internal auditors under the responsibility of the Parliament's Bureau and should be communicated to the Committee on Budgets before September 2016;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 105 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 16
KADdeleted
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 106 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -78 a (new)
-78a. PROPERTY POLICY Recalls that the Committee on Budgets should be informed on a regular basis about new developments in the Parliament's building policy and should be consulted in due time, that is before a contract is obtained, on any building project having financial implications; confirms that financial impact of any building project will be closely scrutinised;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 107 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -78 b (new)
-78b. Believes that decisions related to building projects should be subject to an open dialogue and should ensure a transparent decision making process;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 108 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -78 c (new)
-78c. Reiterates once again its calls for the new mid-term building strategy to be presented to the Committee on Budgets as soon as possible and at the latest by early 2016, in time for the preparation of the Parliament's estimates for the financial year 2017; invites the Secretary-General to present to the Committee on Budgets a possible long-term strategy until 2025 early in advance before the Parliament's reading of the budget in the autumn 2016;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 109 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 a (new)
78a. AUDIT Demands that the internal auditors of the Parliament are placed under the direct responsibility of the Bureau;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 110 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 b (new)
78b. Following the internalisation and re- organisation of the security services of the Parliament, calls for an independent audit of DG SAFE to assess whether financial and human resources are being used in the best possible way; believes that the independent audit should be mandated by the Parliament's Bureau and should be reported directly to the Bureau ; believes that the results of that audit should be communicated to the Committee on Budgets by September 2016, before the start of the Parliament's reading of the budget;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 111 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 c (new)
78c. MEMBERS' EXPENSES Reiterates the appeal for greater transparency regarding the general expenditure allowance for the Members; calls on the Parliament's Bureau to work on a definition of more precise rules regarding the accountability of the expenditure authorised under this allowance, without generating additional costs to the Parliament;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 113 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78 e (new)
78e. Asks the Secretary General to open negotiations with the main actors in the transport sector in order to obtain more advantageous tariffs, and, as a consequence, to reduce the travel expenses of Members and staff;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 116 #

2015/2132(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 93
93. RestoresBelieves that, in order to be able to cope with the challenges posed by the geopolitical uncertainty and to ensure the Union's role across the world, a due financing of the EEAS needs to be ensured; restores therefore the draft budget on all lines and deletes the reserves adopted by Council related to the fluctuation of the Euro exchange rate;
2015/10/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the fight against the sexual abuse of children needs a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach encompassing prevention; insists, for that reason, that measures such as awareness raising, training and education are just as essential in the fight against these crimes as assistance to victims and their families, investigation of crimes and prosecution of offenders;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 9 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes the Commission's reports on the implementation of Directive 2011/93/EU and agrees that despite the recent developments there is still a room for improvement until the Directive reaches its full potential across all Member States; repeats that the child's best interest must be the primary consideration in the implementation of the Directive 2011/93 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography; urges the Commission to assist the Member States in achieving correct and full transposition and implementation of the Directive across the EU so that children can benefit from its full added value;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 12 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes with concern that the main challenges for Member States in implementing Directive 2011/93 are related to the provisions concerning preventive and intervention measures and assistance, support and protection to child victims; encourages the Commission in its implementation report to provide information on the best practices of actual measures adopted in different Member States and their impact in the fight against sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child abuse images;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Reports that sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children offline and online, including child abuse material, continues to be a major concern and a serious crime and violation of fundamental rights of the victims; stresses that these crimes cause short and long term physical, psychological and social harm to children with a continuous risk of re-victimisation and stigmatisation of the victims through the online environment;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Urges that a comprehensive policy response against the new forms of child sexual exploitation and abuse on the internet, such as cyber predation, sex extortion, commercial web streaming, revenge pornography, voyeurism, and grooming is urgently needed, including the strengthening of efforts and resources dedicated to victim identification and victim-centre services; recommends the Commission, in this regard, to further assess if the objectives of the Directive 2011/93 have been achieved effectively and if the Directive provides relevant response to the new digital and technological challenges and threats;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 16 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Encourages all Member States who still have not fully implemented Article 23 of the Directive2, 23, 24 and Article 18, 19 and 20 of the Directive to do so without delay and in particular to adopt preventive measures concerning the regular training of officials likely to come into contact with children;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on Member States in accordance with Article 23 to provide appropriate training and build competences with the new threats in the online environment and the widespread use of and access to mobile technologies and the internet, in particular among the judiciary and police units to assist them to properly investigate and prosecute perpetrators and to offer assistance to the victims;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 23 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Repeats that sufficient funds, human resources and investigative powers and tools including developing high-tech capabilities are needed to prevent illegal content online, to provide better and faster identification of victims and offenders and to respond to the new phenomena and expanding trends online, including new distribution and transaction models for child abuse material;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 25 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Agrees that awareness-raising materials, channels and campaigns for both children and adults, especially parents and those in contact with children need to be promoted at grass-root level with a view to help them understand and prevent online risks, provide safe online environment and promote positive online experience for children;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 26 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. Encourages the Commission and Member States to promote training and educational initiatives to all relevant stakeholders, including children, parents, teachers, social workers, child protection officers, civil organisations and national authorities; supports age appropriate innovative tools to promote empowerment, media literacy and online safety as compulsory education at schools;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2 e. Calls on Member States and the Commission to enhance its efforts in promptly identifying victims and ensuring that they receive the necessary assistance, psychological support and protection to recover from the abuse; encourages Member States to provide victims a child friendly justice system to avoid secondary victimisation of a child;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 28 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the prevention measures should cover technology related aspects in particular, with a view to ensuring a safer internet and digital literacy; welcomes various initiatives, such as age appropriate privacy settings on the internet and other online innovative safety tools, aimed at making the internet a place of opportunities for children to communicate, to access information, and to develop their skills in an enhanced online safety environment;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 44 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the online sexual exploitation of children is a constantly evolving phenomenon with long term recurring consequences for its victims which parallels developments in technology; underlines that peer-to-peer and Deep Web and Darknet networks provide a high degree of anonymity for offenders and are therefore used for exchanging child sexual abuse material;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 48 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. RecommendStresses that blacklists of websites containing child pornography be prepared by national authorities and communicated to Internet service providers need to be based on clear and transparent criteria providing adequate level of legal certainty and predictability and complying with the existing legal and judiciary procedures, the European Convention for the Protection of Human rights and Fundamental Freedoms and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; recommends also the sharing of such blacklists of websites among the Member States through enhanced cooperation with Europol and its European Cybercrime Centre, and with Interpol;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 57 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages Member States to exchangein accordance to Article 24(4) to provide assessment for convicted offenders of the danger and risk of recidivism they represent; supports the exchange of such assessment and criminal records information about child sex offenders between law enforcement authorities so as to prevent sex offendersthem from moving unnoticed from one Member State to another for work or fin particular if working or volunteering with children or children’s institutions;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 69 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Member States to make it mandatory for Internet service providers (ISP) to report child sexual abuse material detected in their infrastructure to law enforcement authorities and calls on the ISPs to preserve evidence on the basis of due legal process and in accordance with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; stresses the important role of ICT and ISPs in ensuring fast and efficient removal of illegal content online at the request of the responsible law enforcement authorities;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 81 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Urges Member States which have not yet done so to put in place and support safe and child sensitive reporting and counselling mechanisms, such as telephone or internet helplines and hotlines to which Internet users can report child sexual abuse material they find online and that are capable of assessing this reported content with a view to implementing notice and take-down procedures; takes the view that such hotlines should be allowed to search for child sexual abuse material proactively, as is the case for the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) in the UK;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 83 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Urges Member States to ensure that citizens have access to the service operating hotline 116 000 to report missing children and to provide social support services for children and families in cases when a child goes missing, child abduction and where the life of a child is at risk;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 93 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that measures taken by Member States to prevent illegal content online have not been effective enough; highlights that about half of the Member States have chosen to apply – besides measures aimed at the prompt removal of web pages containing child sexual abuse material in accordance with Article 25 (1) – measures which are optional under Article 25 (2) of the Directive to block access to websites containing or disseminating child pornography;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 95 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Stresses that when Member States impose measures limiting the fundamental rights on the internet in relation to Article 25 the principles of transparency, necessity and proportionality need to be safeguarded in line with the law of the EU and of Member States and they need to provide the reason for the restriction and possibility of redress;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 97 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Stresses that children's personal data must be duly protected and children and parents need to be informed of the risks and consequences of using children's personal data online;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 98 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10 c. Agrees that multi-stakeholder engagement and cooperation between private and public sector including civil society, law enforcement agencies, agencies working with children, social service, private industry stakeholders such as technology industry, is crucial to effectively detect and fight illegal material and dissemination of child sexual abuse material online;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 99 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10 d. Highlights also the need for international cooperation and transitional investigation with EU's strategic partners and law enforcement authorities to fight child sexual abuse and exploitation online;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 100 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 e (new)
10 e. Repeats that precise statistics and data on the number of crimes committed especial in the area of child sexual abuse is still lacking due to the high percentage of unreported cases, novelty of the offences, and the differences of definitions and methodologies used in various Member States;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 103 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to accelerate, in cooperation with the internet industry, the notice and take-down procedures on the basis of due legal process and in accordance with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 108 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Highlights that there is an increasing threat to children affected by the refugee crisis exposing them to increased risk of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, in particular for unaccompanied minor children, as many are reported missing after their arrival; urges the Commission and Member States to address this phenomenon and to adopt effective measures to improve the situation and reinforce children's protection;
2017/05/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 11 #

2015/2127(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Expects the EIB group to be particularly watchful with regard to compliance with Article 140 (6) of the Financial regulation providing that financial instruments ‘shall not generate undue advantages, in particular in the form of undue dividends or profits for third parties’, given some fears that EFSI could in any way contribute to the ‘socialisation of risks and privatisation of profits’ in the light of financing experiences such as the Castor project in Spain, or the Passante di Mestre project (Italy);
2015/11/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2015/2127(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that beyond the EIB and NPBIs, involvement of all relevant actors is needed to address different needs and market conditions in the different Member states and to achieve genuine additionality;
2015/11/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2015/2127(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls on the dramatically high unemployment rates in many Member States, namely among young people, and urges the European Investment Bank to take this element in consideration when implementing its policies;
2015/11/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 44 #

2015/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 48 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 26 November 2015 on education for children in emergency situations and protracted crises (2015/2977(RSP));
2016/02/22
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 154 #

2015/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
M a. whereas the large majority of refugees and migrants are young people under 35 years (81% according to Eurostat) with increasing numbers of children, highlights that education and training policies are crucial for well- managed reception and integration of refugees and migrants;
2016/02/22
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 650 #

2015/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40 a. Emphasises the crucial role played by education and training policies, lifelong learning and intercultural dialogue, as well as youth and sports policy, to foster the integration and social inclusion of refugees and migrants in Europe thus contributing to building a more cohesive and inclusive society. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase the profile of culture and education in those operational measures undertaken as part of the European Agenda for Migration, in particular by supporting integration through access to education and training systems, the creation of a platform for the recognition of competences and the development of effective actions supporting intercultural dialogue and understanding;
2016/02/22
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 673 #

2015/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
42. Takes the view that, where those persons granted international protection in the Union have an offer of employment or to follow an educational path, including access to universities in a Member State other than the one in which they have been granted international protection, they should be able to avail themselves of such an offer;
2016/02/22
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 686 #

2015/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Reaffirms that better recognition of foreign qualifications is one practical way of ensuring that those third-country nationals already present in the Union can integrate better, and calls on the Commission to come forward with appropriate proposals in that regard, in particular with Mediterranean countries;
2016/02/22
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 700 #

2015/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to examine the possibility of establishing 'education corridors' to ensure that students from countries in conflict, in particular Syria, Iraq and Eritrea, can have access to those European universities, which make available places and scholarships also through agreement among Member States, the European Commission and UNIMED;
2016/02/22
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 1027 #

2015/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
85. Calls on the Union to help third countries build up their asylum systems and integration strategies through the offer of educational services and assistance already in refugee camps and in emergency situation in order to allow third country nationals in need of international protection to seek protection there; believes that the Union must adopt a win-win approach to cooperation with third countries, that is, an approach that is beneficial to the Union, to the third country in question and to the refugees and migrants in that third country;
2016/02/22
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 1102 #

2015/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 93 a (new)
93a. Calls on the EU Member States to support the Commission's objective of increasing the share of humanitarian funds dedicated to education in emergencies to 4% of the EU humanitarian aid budget by 2018 in order to increase the investments for granting access to high-quality education for all children, boys and girls, in emergency situations and protracted crises, including child refugees;
2016/02/22
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 6 #

2015/2078(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets in general a tendency in Council not to honour its commitments to countries which have gone through a major disaster and therefore fulfilled the conditions for the mobilisation of the EUSF, through the mobilisation of the additional resources as foreseen by the special instruments, but rather by taking money away from the other programmes; welcomes however the fact that the Council did not follow this approach for Draft amending budget No 4/2015;
2015/06/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2015/2077(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets in general a tendency in Council not to honour its commitments towards countries in need which have fulfilled the conditions for mobilising the European Union Solidarity Fund through the mobilisation of the additional resources as foreseen for the special instruments, but rather by taking money away from the existing programmes; welcomes however the fact that the Council did not follow this approach for Draft amending budget No 4/2015;
2015/06/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the inclusion of the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) in the Draft Budget for 2016 and, in particular, the mobilisation of the Global Margin for Commitments to cover part of the expenditure needed to finance the EUR 8 billion EFSI Guarantee Fund, instead of relying only on the cuts to Horizon 2020 and the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF); stresses that the deal struck by the co- legislators further reduces those cuts by EUR 1 billion overall, sparing in particular fundamental research; expects the final agreement to be reflected as soon as possible in the 2016 budget on the basis of an amending letter aiming at minimising to the maximum extent the impact of the reductions on these two programmes; stresses that Parliament does not agree to a concentration of cuts in Horizon 2020 and CEF during the budgetary years 2016-2018 as proposed by the Commission so far and underlines that a decision will be only taken by the budgetary authority comprised of the Council and the Parliament, in the course of the annual budgetary procedure; points out, however, that the cuts remain significant and commits to further offsetting them through a reinforcement of Horizon 2020 and the CEF in the context of the budgetary procedure, in order to allow these programmes to fully accomplish the objectives agreed only two years ago as a result of the negotiations on their respective legal bases;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates its concerns about the funding of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) as a key tool for the fight against youth unemployment in the Union, which is a top priority for all European decision-makers; notes that, owing to the frontloading of the YEI top-up allocation in 2014 and 2015,; criticises that no new commitments are proposed in 2016; recalls that the MFF has provided for a global margin for commitments to be made available over and above the ceilings as of 2016 for policy objectives related to growth and employment, in particular youth employment; recalls that, consequently, the Regulation on the European Social Fund has provided that the resources for the YEI may be revised upwards for the years 2016 to 2020 in the framework of the budgetary procedure; calls, therefore, for the Youth Employment Initiative to be continued by making use of any flexibility provision contained in the MFF and intends to ensure that the budget 2016 foresees the necessary amounts;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 28 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that payment shortages, largely due to insufficient payment ceilings and under-budgeting, reached unprecedented heights in 2014 and remain acute in 2015; is therefore surprised about the low level of payment appropriations in comparison to the appropriations which can be committed in 2016 and questions how this fits in the long-term effect of the payment plan; fears that this continues to penalise the beneficiaries and to jeopardise the proper implementation of the new 2014- 2020 MFF programmes; while supporting active management of payments by the Commission, is concerned at the postponement of calls for proposals, at the reduction of pre-financing and at late payments;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 36 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that Parliament and the Council have committed to avoiding the future build-up of an unsustainable backlog of outstanding payment claims at year's end, while fully respecting and implementing the agreements reached as part of the multiannual financial framework and of the annual budgetary procedures; repeats its concern that the specificities of the payment cycles put additional pressure on the level of payment appropriations especially at the end of the MFF; invites the Commission to develop its medium- and long-term forecasting tools and to set up an early warning system by early 2016 so that the budgetary authority can take duly informed decisions in the future;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 49 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that an amount of EUR 21.6 billion is needed in the 2016 budget to bring down the level of outstanding payment claims for the 2007-2013 cohesion programmes from EUR 24.7 billion at the end of 2014 and EUR 20 billion at the end of 2015 to around EUR 2 billion by the end of 2016, as described in the Commission's assessment annexed to the joint statement on a payment plan 2015-2016; urges avoiding a similar ‘abnormal' build-up of unpaid bills in the future to not jeopardize the European Union's credibility;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 61 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. RWelcomes the Commission's European Agenda on Migration and reiterates its backing for the enhancement of the EU's means and the development of a culture of fair burden- sharing in the areas of asylum, migration and the management of external borders, and therefore praises the increases in commitment appropriations for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and for the Internal Security Fund; welcomes the Commission proposal to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument with EUR 124 million in order to respond to the current crisimigration trends in the Mediterranean; in this context reminds of the importance of the European Asylum Support Office which should be endowed with additional financial resources enabling the Agency to respond to an increased workload;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 68 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the overall increased financing for Heading 4, reaching EUR 8.9 billion in commitment appropriations (+5.6% compared with the 2015 budget), while leaving a margin of EUR 261.3 million below the ceiling; believes however, that further enforcements of certain priority areas, such as the assistance to Palestine and to UNRWA, are required due to the on-going humanitarian and political crisis in the neighbourhood area and beyond; notes that this demonstrates a high level of solidarity with third countries; believes that the EU budget is instrumental in reaching out to people in need and in promoting European fundamental values; is satisfied that the economic and social difficulties encountered by the EU over the past years have not detracted from the attention paid to the rest of the world;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 74 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Believes that external financing instruments provide tools to address, in a multifaceted manner and alongside their respective objectives, the root causes of those internal security and migration challenges which are at the core of next year's budget, with particular reference to the southern and eastern borders of the Union and more generally to conflict- stricken areas; points, in particular, to the Development Cooperation Instrument and the European Neighbourhood Instrument but also to policies undergoing more moderate increases such as humanitarian aid, the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, Common Foreign and Security Policy and the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights; calls on the Commission to clearly identify areas which can help in coping with those topical challenges and where potential reinforcements can be efficiently absorbed; in this respect, reminds of the importance to provide assistance in reducing and eventually eradicating poverty, and of the need to keep human rights, gender equality, social cohesion and fight against inequalities at the core of the EU external aid activities;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 78 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Stresses the importance of Pilot Projects (PP) and Preparatory Actions (PA) as tools for the formulation of political priorities and the introduction of new initiatives reflecting and accompanying the economical, ecological and social mutations within the EU that might turn into standing EU activities and programme; notes with concern that the Commission has not foreseen appropriations for the continuation of highly successful PP-PAs, especially in Heading 3; intends to proceed to the identification of a balanced package of PP-PAs; notes that in the current proposal, the margin in some headings is quite limited, or even non-existent, and intends to explore ways to make room for possible PP-PAs;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 81 #

2015/2074(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. Recalls that, with programmes expected to reach full swing, with the integration of new major initiatives in the areas of investment and migration, with the opportunity to settle issues of the past such as payments and special instruments, and with the first activation of new MFF provisions such as the global margin for commitments, the 2016 budgetary procedure will be a test case on the Council's approach towards the payment plan as well as a test case for the assessment of the current MFF, which will culminate in the process of review/revision to be launched next year;
2015/06/11
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2015/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the clarification ofs regarding the application of specific provisions of paragraphs 1 and 6 of Article 23 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013;
2015/06/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2015/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that objective criteria must be used for assessing what constitutes ‘effective action’ on the part of a Member State; underlines the importance of respecting the principles of proportionality and equality of treatment when applying the provisions of Article 23, as well as the need for a timely and comprehensive dialogue with the Member State concerned;deleted
2015/06/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2015/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that reprogramming is anything but easy and quick to do and that it would be very expensive and difficult to manage for national administrations and local and regional authorities, judging from the experience of the past five years as described in the Sixth Report on cohesion, which refers to the substantial outlay of human resources entailed for the eight Member States concerned and for the Commission;
2015/06/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2015/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that the two-month time- frame allowed for Member States to submit their reprogramming proposals will rule out the necessary involvement of regional authorities and the partners specified in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013; believes, therefore, that a reprogramming procedure would amount to recentralisation of cohesion policy, returning it to central government control and to that extent negating not only the decisions taken by some Member States to regionalise ESI Fund management, but also the subsidiarity and partnership principles at the heart of cohesion policy;
2015/06/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2015/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Thinks it highly unlikely that partnership agreements and operational programmes will need to be reprogrammed before 2019, given that they have just been adopted in agreement with the Commission according to the letter and the spirit of the EU 2020 strategy; believes that any decision entailing reprogramming, which would be burdensome and costly from the administrative point of view, would indirectly call into question the quality of the work done by the Commission departments responsible for the relevant policy;
2015/06/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 15 #

2015/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Points out that the regions, on average, implement a third of public spending in the EU and play a key role in providing public services and expenditure leading to growth; considers it particularly counter-productive to suspend payments to Member States whose finances are already in deficit; believes that such a measure would only worsen the economic situation in those countries and cause macroeconomic instability within the wider area;
2015/06/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2015/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Maintains that if the EU were to suspend payments to Member States already facing economic difficulties, its image would be further marred;
2015/06/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 19 #

2015/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to use the procedure under the first strand of Article 23 as a last resort and only in exceptional situations where the benefits of the proposed changes clearly outweigh their costs; considers that support measures and measures enabling regions to invest, as proposed in Article 24 of the regulation, are more credible and effective ways to bring about a return to growth in Member States experiencing economic difficulties;
2015/06/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2015/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Warns, in particular, that any suspension of payment appropriations could disrupt financial planning at programme level and, more generally, undermine the predictability and planning of investments, with a potentially greater impact on economically vulnerable Member States, whose public investment relies more heavily on ESI funding; believes, as a matter of principle, that when the Member States concerned are economically vulnerable, suspension of payments should not be enforced;
2015/06/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2015/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the European Union to take into account long-term financial requirements by favouring and leading a more strategic, ambitious and universal approach in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ‘Zero Hunger Challenge’ as well as the objectives of the World Food Programme (WFP) set by Ms Ertharin Cousin, WFP Executive Director;
2015/03/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2015/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls the EU budget’s contribution to financing for development with EUR 19.7 billion for development cooperation and EUR 6.8 billion for humanitarian aid between 2014 and 2020,the multiannual financial envelope for the period 2014 and 2020 for DCI set at EUR 19.7 billion and EUR 6.8 billion for humanitarian aid, reminds that these amounts are far from sufficient; in addition to the EUR 2.2 billion emergency aid reserve; also points to the EUR 30.5- billion European Development Fund; advocates for the budgetisation of the EDF which would bring advantages such as increased transparency, visibility, efficiency and efficacy; welcomes the opportunity provided by the post- electoral mid-term review and revision of the multiannual financial framework to take into account the increasing structural needs of humanitarian relief as well as the development needs of the poorest and most fragile countries;
2015/03/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2015/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the 2015 budget dedicates EUR 2.4 billion in commitments (EUR 2.1 billion in payments) to development cooperation and EUR 928.8 million in commitments (EUR 918.8 million in payments) to humanitarian aid; supports the steps taken to decrease outstanding commitments and the backlog of unpaid bills, notably with a view to maintaining the financial viability of the most vulnerable partners, and stresses the importance of the principle of parity between commitments and payments with regard to humanitarian aid, as crises happen more frequently and funds need to be disbursed quickly;
2015/03/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2015/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that official development assistance remains the key instrument for financing development and urges the EU and its Member States to re-commit to the 0.7 GNI (Gross National Income) target; highlights, furthermore, the huge potential of private investment and the relevance of innovative financial instruments for leveraging such additional resource and to enshrine this in binding legislation and reminds that the EU`s efforts in achieving some of the main goals for its citizens, such as preserving peace, and environmental sustainability, cannot be set apart from its global responsibilities and opportunities; highlights, furthermore, the huge potential of private investment and the relevance of innovative financial instruments for leveraging such additional resources; underlines however that these innovative development instruments are not suitable for all sectors, such as investments in health and education which would still require support in the form of grants; also calls for appropriate public-private partnerships, in particular in the field of research related to the Innovative Medicines Initiative such as the Ebola+ programme.
2015/03/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2015/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 (new)
10. Reminds that development cooperation is a shared responsibility of the EU and Member States and that it needs to respect the concepts of complementarity and coordination; highlights the necessity to involve the civil society and local authorities in the coordination process;
2015/03/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2015/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 (new)
1 Report on Support for SMEs in Developing Countries Through Financial Intermediaries, Dalberg, November 2011, www.eib.org 11. Reminds that according to TFEU the reduction and eventual eradication of poverty is the primary objective of the EU in the development field; while the defence of human rights, gender equality, social cohesion and fight against inequalities should stay at the core of development activities.
2015/03/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2015/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 (new)
12. Reminds of a change in the nature of global poverty - as most of the world’s poor people are now in middle-income countries, which means that a new development paradigm must reflect this new reality; stresses the need to ensure that the most vulnerable populations have access to development opportunities; in this respect reminds that channelling assistance only through governments has the risk that marginalised or vulnerable communities are not sufficiently funded.
2015/03/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 19 #

2015/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 (new)
13. Highlights the importance of development banks mobilising additional funds for reducing the gap in infrastructures funding and access to credit in developing countries with strong monitoring and impact evaluation mechanisms;
2015/03/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2015/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 (new)
14. Calls for an increase in the amounts of concessional facilities available to the European Investment Bank, beyond its current mandates, in order to further increase its funding to low-income countries;
2015/03/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2015/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 15 (new)
15. Calls for an international initiative to improve the quality of statistics, data and information in order to track spending, investment and progress on specific commitments and objectives; welcomes global efforts to ensure the implementation of the SDGs uses data that is sufficiently disaggregated for income, gender, age and other indicators, so that the impact of the policies guided by the SDGs can be effectively monitored;
2015/03/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 31 a (new)
– having regard to the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI)1b, __________________ 1bProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Fund for Strategic Investments and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013 (COM(2015)0010).
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the real purpose of the Bologna Process is to support mobility and internationalisation, as well as to ensure compatibility and comparability in standards and quality of different higher educational systems while respecting the autonomy of universities;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 35 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the Bologna reforms resulted in the launching of a European Higher Education Area (EHEA), and have allowed significant achievements in the past 15 years in making higher education structures more comparable, increasing mobility, adjusting educational systems to labour market needs, and improving overall employability and competitivenesimproving the quality of educational systems as well as the attractiveness of higher education in Europe;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 43 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the EHEA countries to implement the commonly agreed reforms aimed at hastening the achievement of the Bologna Process goals, and tostrengthening the credibility of the EHEA; encourages support thosefor countries encountering difficulties in implementing these reforms; supports, in this regard, the creation of broad partnerships between countries and relevant stakeholders;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 61 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Highlights the potential funding opportunities for higher education, vocational education and training provided by the EFSI; expresses its strong concerns about the planned cutting of funds for Horizon 2020 in favour of the EFSI;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 67 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages both top-down and bottom- up approaches, involving the whole academic community and social partners, and calls for the political engagement and cooperation of EHEA ministers in developing a common strategy for the achievement of the Bologna reforms;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 71 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the further development of study programmes with clearly defined objectives, providing the knowledge and mix of skills, both general and professional, needed to prepare graduates for the requirements of the labour market and to build their capacity for LLL;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 81 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the importance of guaranteeing the mutual recognition and compatibility of academic degrees for strengthening the system of quality assurance at European level, in line with the revised version of sthe Standards and gGuidelines for qQuality aAssurance (ESG) in the European Higher Education Area;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 87 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the mobility of students, teachers, researchers and staff is one of the main priorities of the Bologna Process, and highlights in this regard the crucial role of the Erasmus+ Programme; in this regard highlights the need to strengthen the implementation of the Mobility strategy 2020 for EHEA and the crucial role of the Erasmus+ Programme; stresses that learning grants pertaining to Erasmus+ should be exempt from taxation and social levies;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 101 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises both in programmes design and delivery the shift of the educational paradigm towards a more student-centred approach that includes the personal development of students; underlines the importance of students' participation in the higher education governance;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 109 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for more flexible learning paths that promote joint degree programmes and interdisciplinary studies, and that support innovation, creativity, vocational education and training (VET), dual education, and entrepreneurship in higher education, and calls for the potential offered by new technologies and digitalisation to be explored in order to develop new models for learning, teaching, and assessment;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 113 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on HEIs, public administrations, social partners and enterprises to lead an on-going dialogue facilitating and enhancing employability; in this regard stresses the need to focus the discussion on an unused potential of higher education in stimulating growth and employment; calls on EHEA countries and HEIs to enhance cooperation regarding traineeships and apprenticeships;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 121 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the Member States, the Union and the HEIs are responsible for providing quality education that responds to societal challenges;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 126 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls for more involvement of secondary school teachers in the Bologna Process in terms of promoting quality in teacher training and professional mobility in order to meet the new educational and training demands of a knowledge-based society, and to contribute to increased student performance;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 127 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Emphasises the role of education, its quality and teaching mission in shaping future generations, contributing to wider social and economic cohesion as well as job creation, higher competitiveness and growth potential; calls in this regard for better recognition of the teaching profession;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 132 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Highlights the social dimension of the Bologna Process; calls for targeting the increased participation of under-represented and disadvantaged groups;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 133 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Stresses the role of education mobility in intercultural learning, and that the Bologna Process should take active steps in fostering students' intercultural knowledge and respect;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 137 #

2015/2039(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Emphasises the need to enhance data collection among EHEA countries in order to better identify and address the Bologna Process challenges;
2015/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas a budget of EUR 1 850 470 600 has been proposed by the Secretary- General for the Parliament's preliminary draft estimates for 2016, representing a 3,09 % increase on the 2015 budget and 19,51 % of heading V of the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework,
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas, in the context of a heavy burden of public debt and fiscal consolidation that Member States are currently facing, the Parliament should show budgetary responsibility and self- restraint while ensuring sufficient resources are provided to allow the new Parliament to exercise all its powers and ensure a proper functioning of the institution,
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that, since the entry in force of the Treaty of Lisbon, significant additional expenditure has been borne by the Parliament's budget, namely as a result of the following developments: the establishment of the European Parliament as a true co- legislator and the enhanced building policy (2010-2012), the accession of Croatia and the House of European History (2013), additional expenditure resulting from the changeover to the next parliamentary term, third offices for Members, establishment of the Parliament's research service (2014- 2015)accession of Croatia;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that for 2016 priority should be given to the reinforcement of parliamentary work, in particular by strengthening the capacity to scrutinise the executive and the reinforcement of Parliament's security of buildings and cybersecurity;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the level of the preliminary draft estimates for the 2016 budget, as suggested by the Secretary-General's Report, amounting to EUR 1 850 470 600, represents a 3,09 % increase on the 2015 budget and 19,51 % of heading V of the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework;deleted
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – point i
i) the rate of increase of the currentlevel of the ordinary expenditure, which must remain under 2 %close to the foreseen inflation rate of 1,3 %1a __________________________________ 1a European Commission Forecast , winter 2015, dated 5 February 2015;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – point ii
ii) the level of exceptional expenditure needed in 2016, in particular to reinforce the security of the European Parliament's buildings and cybersecurity;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 36 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. ConsiderRecalls that the Parliament should, in the context of the budgetary procedure, haves the possibility to adjust the budgetary priorities and will take athe final decision in October 2015, in the context of the budgetary procedureautumn 2015;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 38 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines that, following the entry in force of the Lisbon Treaty, which has established the Parliament as a true co- legislator, and given the fact that one of the most important tasks of the Parliament is to control the executive, it is now absolutely essential to put the emphasis on the legislative and scrutiny work of Members;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that in order to consolidate the role of the Parliament, the administrative capacity of the secretariats of the specialised parliamentary committees should, where it has not yet been done, be reinforced accordingly, essentially by means of redeployment;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 44 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that, in order to ensure adequate support to the Members for the accomplishment of their parliamentary activities, a new balance needs to be found between accredited parliamentary assistants and local assistants; requests the Secretary-General to present a proposal for a decision to the Bureau to this end as soon as possible; believes that a transition period should be respected in the case of the revision of the current rules and expects that the final decision shall enters into force as of Januaruly 2016 at the latest;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 51 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Invites the Secretary-General to revise the Parliament´s Rules of Procedures governing questions for written answer (Rule 130) in order to generate savings and to limit the administrative burden of the European institutions, in particular of the Parliament and the Commission; expects the revised rules to be applicable as of January 2016;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 53 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the Parliament needs to be equipped with a modern, highly efficient work space for Members and staff;deleted
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 55 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Requests, in this regard, the Secretary- General to present to the Committee on Budgets a global evaluation and the budgetary consequences of the security measures taken so far by the Parliament, since the decision to internalise the Parliament security services (Bureau decision dated June 2012) and to outline the measures envisaged to reinforce the Parliament's security inside and outside of its premises, as well as their impact on the 2016 budget; calls for information on the financial consequences of the interinstitutional administrative cooperation arrangements in the field of security;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 56 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Is of the opinion that, due to an increasing use of electronic media and equipment, particular attention should be paid to IT security to ensure the maximum possible level of security of its information and communication systems; considers that any measure in this field should be based on a clear evaluation of the Parliament's needs and decided in the context of the budgetary procedure;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 59 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Recalls that the mid-term building strategy, which had been adopted by the Bureau in 2010, is currently under revision; invites the Secretary-General to present to the Committee on Budgets the new mid- term strategy on buildings as soon as possible and at the latest by August 2015, before the Parliament's reading of the budget in autumn 2015;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 64 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Considers that priority should be given to the upgrading of technical equipment and media facilities given the increased media interest, the growing importance of social media and Members' additional needs during the ordinary plenary sessionsStrongly believes that the primary mandate of Members is legislative work; therefore, communication with the public and other stakeholders should also be adapted for this purpose, for instance through the upgrading of media facilities if necessary; underlines that focus on statistics of parliamentary work should not be to the detriment of Members´ actual legislative work;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 69 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that the implementation of the 5 % staff reduction target, as decided in the framework of the Agreement on the 2014- 2020 MFF, should continue in 2016; welcomes the proposal of the Secretary- Generalconfirmation not to extend the staffing reductions to staff of the political groups, which is fully in line with ithe Parliament´s abovementioned resolutions on the 2014 and 2015 budgets;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 77 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Notes that, to this end, the Secretary- General proposes the creation of 20 additional posts in order to reinforce the secretariats of the four parliamentary committees concerned (ECON, ENVI, ITRE and TRAN); considers that this reinforcement can be accepted only after the examination of the possibilities of internal redeployment;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 82 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Believes that any specific need for additional posts should be met by means of internal redeployment;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas, as a consequence of the economic and financial crisis, the level of investment in the EU has significantly dropped; whereas, given the persistent economic and budgetary constraints at national level and fiscal consolidation policies in all the Member States, the level of investment in the EU has dropped sharply, causing long-term harm to growth; whereas, given the persistent economic and budgetary constraints at national level and the disparities still to be found between Member States and even between regions within individual Member States, the EU budget plays a key role in fostering competitiveness and increasing economic, social and territorial cohesion in the Union;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the EU budget cannot accomplish its mission if its soundness and credibility are put in question; whereas it is imperative that all commitments forming part of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 are respected in full, and that a number of problems that have accumulated over the past years, such as the situationnotably the unprecedented amount of unpaid invoices at year- endthe end of 2014, are resolved without any delay; underlines that de-commitment is not a solution to the payment crisis;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the EU budget cannot accomplish its mission if its soundness, fairness and credibility are put in question; whereas it is imperative that all commitments forming part of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014- 2020 are respected in full, and that a number of problems that have accumulated over the past years, such as the situation of unpaid invoices at year- end, are resolved without any delay; whereas this backlog of unpaid invoices is giving rise to delays in the implementation of EU programmes and funds, with EU citizens being the first to suffer from this situation; whereas the delays in structural payments raise the issue of whether interest should not be charged on late payments, given that regional and local authorities are obliged to turn to the financial markets for advance funding to cover late EU contributions;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 18 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Back on track – the ‘three Es’ : Employment, Enterprises, Entrepreneurship for sustainable growth in the European Union
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the indisputable potential and added value of the EU budget in the creation of employment, the furtherance of social and territorial cohesion, support for green, sustainable growth, action to combat climate change, support for research and development and the development of enterprises and entrepreneurship across the Union; acknowledges that a wide range of EU programmes, including Horizon 2020, COSME and Erasmus+, contribute directly to the attainment of the objectives; expects that the Commission will place such programmes and instruments at the heart of the Draft Budget 2016, in order to ensure that they are endowed with the necessary resources;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the indisputable potential and added value of the EU budget in the creation of employment andsustainable growth and job creation, the development of enterprises and also entrepreneurship across the Union; acknowledges that a wide range of EU programmes, including Horizon 2020, COSME and Erasmus+, contribute directly to the attainment of the objectives; expects that the Commission will place such programmes and instruments at the heart of the Draft Budget 2016, in order to ensure that they are endowed with the necessary resources;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that a favourable business environment and the development of an entrepreneurial culture including decent jobs in the EU could give back to SMEs their role as main job creators in the Union, which has been weakened by the economic crisis; considers that, along with legislative simplification and reduction of red tape, available financial instruments under the COSME programme have to be used to their full extent to help SMEs along this path by facilitating in particular their access to markets and credits;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 37 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Draws attention to the energy transition’s potential for generating new jobs and growth and expects the Commission to make provision for the related sustainable development objectives in the EU budget;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 39 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the European Structural and Investment Funds form the biggest share of expenditure in the EU budget and are instrumental in job creation and competitiveness, boosting growth and enhancing competitiveness and innovation; calls on the Commission and the Member States to make every effort possible for the swift adoption of the remaining Operational Programmes in the coming months, so as to ensure that implementation will reach cruising speed in 2016;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the European Structural and Investment Funds form the biggest share of investment expenditure in the EU budget and are instrumental in job creation and competitiveness; calls on the Commission and the Member States to make every effort possible for the swift adoption of the remaining Operational Programmes in the coming months, so as to ensure that implementation will reach cruising speed in 2016;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 43 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the funding of the Youth Employment Initiative inas from 2016, given the frontloading of the entire financial envelope of the programme inwas limited to 2014 and 2015; acknowledgehighlights that the fight against youth unemployment needs to be further intensified and that all funding possibilities should be considered for this purpose; recalls that 2016 will be the first year when resources under the Global MFF Margin for commitments will be made available, as foreseen under the MFF 2014-2020 regulation, will be made available over and above the ceilings established in the MFF for the years 2016 to 2020 for policy objectives related to growth and employment, in particular youth employment;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 44 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the funding of the Youth Employment Initiative in 2016, given the frontloading of the entire financial envelope of the programme in 2014 and 2015; acknowledgstresses that the fight against youth unemployment needs to be further intensified and that all funding possibilities should be considered for this purpose; recalls in this connection that 2016 will be the first year when resources under the Global MFF Margin for commitments will be made available for policy objectives related to growth and employment, in particular youth employment; calls on the Commission to ascertain the reasons behind the delays in the utilisation of appropriations, with a view to ensuring that the necessary support is available for the Member States in their efforts to meet the objectives that have been set;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 51 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the significance of cross- border mobility as a means of enabling Europe to take advantage of the variety of people’s skills while expanding training and job opportunities for all generations; considers that emblematic and successful mobility programmes such as Erasmus+ work to the benefit of both the individuals and the economy and should therefore be exploitused to the full;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 52 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the significance of cross- border mobility as a means of enabling Europe to take advantage of the variety of people’s skills while expanding training and job opportunities for all generations; considers that emblematic and successful mobility programmes such as Erasmus+ work to the benefit of both the individuals and the economy and should therefore be exploited to the full; reminds in this context that social aspects of mobility always have to be taken into account and mobility is only one of the possible tools to combat unemployment and should not be the last resort;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 53 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. reminds that any frauds to VAT, like "carousel fraud" directly impact the EU revenue; asks the Commission to strengthen EU programmes, which complement the Member States' efforts in actively fighting fraud, evasion and tax avoidance;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 55 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points to the importance of food policies, which cover economic activities that are firmly embedded in the EU's economic, social and territorial fabric; stresses that those policies should ensure that people working in the food industry are properly paid and the EU is self- sufficient in terms of food production; considers it essential to strike a balance between production requirements and the need for sustainable resource management and use;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 57 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes as a first step the Investment Plan presented by the Commission to offset the deficit in public and private investment brought about by the reduction of public spending in the context of the economic crisis, which can create the potential to mobilise EUR 315 billion of investments in infrastructures, education and research, as well as SMEs and mid-cap companies; notes that the EU budget is expected to provide the backbone of this investment plan by making available the guarantee fund of EUR 8 billion required in commitments and payments for the provisioning of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI); considers the EU budget contribution as an opportunity to deliver a significant return on the objectives of the programmes concerned (Horizon 2020, Connecting Europe Facility) through a higher leverage effect;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 66 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the complementary nature of the proposed Investment Plan and the EU budget and their joint commitment to kick- start the economy and boost job creation; confirms its willingness to examine with the utmost vigilance how financial commitments by the EU to the EIB for the setting up of the EFSI are entered in the EU budget and in the 2015 budget in particular; stresses that the EU budget is in itself a major investment tool with a distinctive role and mission, that has provided tangible results with a clear European added value; is convinced that every effort needs to be deployed in order to create synergies not only between the Investment Plan and the EU budget but also with national budgets, in order to bridge the investment gap and maximise the effect of public spending on the real economy;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 72 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. recalls that the EU budget is an investment budget and invites therefore the European Commission to consider that GNI based national contributions to the EU budget are to be covered by the "investment clause" as interpreted by the Commission in its recent Communication on "making a the best use of the flexibility within the existing rules of the stability and growth pact" (COM 2015 - 12 final);
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 80 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that the EU budget is a tool of internal solidarity in that it supports economic, social and territorial cohesion, helps combat poverty and promotes social inclusion; stresses that it is also an instrument of external solidarity by helping makemaking the EU the biggest donor of development aid, by offering support to neighbouring countries and by assistingwith the aim to reduce poverty worldwide and contribute to the Post-2015 Global Development agenda, by offering support to countries in need and by urgent assistance to countries and people facing humanitarian and civilian crises;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 89 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that Europe, despite being one of the safest places in the world, is faced with new types of risks to its internal security which require ensuring closer police and judicial cooperation and coordination as well as reinforcement of asylum and migration policies and at the same time promoting stability and peace in conflict areas; invites the Commission to propose targeted reinforcements of the relevant programmes and instruments, thus demonstrating the EU’s pledge to tackle these threats;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 92 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. reminds the Commission and the Council that EU Agencies execute tasks given to them by the legislative authority and shall thus be respected as important parts of the EU administration; is highly concerned about the positions taken by the Council and the Commission in the budget negotiations for the budget 2015; underlines that agencies need sufficient financial and human resources to execute their tasks; highlights that the first EU agency announced that they had to postpone and cancel ongoing projects as a consequence of the severe staff and budget cuts decided by the budgetary authority; recalls the EP's opposition to the redeployment pool and requests the Commission to reverse the effect of it in the budget procedure 2016;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 93 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Is convinced that the EU budget cannot reach its full potential without settling in a definite and unequivocal way a number of problems that have accumulated over the past few years and, regrettably, dominated last year’s budgetary negotiations, notably the recurrent problem of unpaid invoices at year-end as well as, the question of budgeting the MFF special instruments, as well as the delay in implementing cohesion policy operational programmes; considers that 2015 should be the ultimate limit for introducing tangible and sustainable solutions to these outstanding questions;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 95 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the full implementation of the joint statements on payment appropriations and on a payment plan agreed between Parliament, the Council and the Commission at the end of the 2015 budgetary procedure; recalls the commitment to hold, in the course of this year, at least three interinstitutional meetings on payments, in order to take stock of payment implementation and revised forecasts; expects the first of these meetings, in March 2015, to provide a first overview of the level of unpaid bills at the end of 2014 for the main policy areas; regrets that, as anticipated, this level reached at the end of 2014 the unprecedented amount of EUR 24.7 billion for 2007-2013 Cohesion programmes; alone; recalls that the overall ceiling of payment appropriations as foreseen in the current MFF 2014-2020 is historically low; deplores that this debt undermines the credibility of the EU and is in contradiction to the goals set at the highest political level for growth and employment - notably youth employment - and fears that this will deepen the gulf between the European Union and its citizens;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 100 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Reiterates its long-standing position that the payments of special instruments (Flexibility Instruments, the EU Solidarity Fund, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund and the Emergency Aid Reserve) shouldmust be counted over and above the MFF payment ceilings, as is the case for commitments; regrets that no agreement was made possible during last year’s budgetary procedure due to the Council’s misinterpretation of the relevant MFF provision; expects the matter to be settled with the 2015 technical adjustment of the Global Margin for Payments by the Commission;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 105 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission to take due account of the above-mentioned political priorities when establishing its Draft Budget for 2016 so that the relevant EU programmes and actions are provided with the necessary means to accomplish these objectives; anticipates, in this context, a positive response from the Commission to the further requests and positions expressed in this resolution so as to settle recurrent problems and facilitate this year’s budgetary procedure; also expects the Commission to propose an adequate level of payment appropriations in its Draft Budget, based on real forecasts and needs, so as to give the EU resources to match its ambitions;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 107 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recalls that according to the Treaty the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall ensure that the financial means are made available to allow the Union to fulfil its legal obligations in respect of third parties; insists on the use of all means available under the MFF regulation in order to meet the Union's legal obligations and not to jeopardise or delay payments to stakeholders, such as researchers, universities etc.;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 112 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Council, in its consideration of next year’s budget, to live up to the expectations raised by its own statements and decisions, whether they relate to the payment crisis, the MFF, the Europe 2020 strategy or the relaunch of investment; considers that such political declarations and commitments are void unless coupled with sufficient budgetary resources to allow their implementation;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 114 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Undertakes, within the MFF ceilings and with due consideration to the acute shortage of payments, to play its role as one arm of the budgetary authority with dedication and responsibility by promoting well-targeted increases in those budgetary areas with high absorption capacity that correspond to its political priorities and guarantee successful delivery; in this light, intends to examine, with the support of its specialised committees, the specific programmes and budget lines that can better achieve this objective;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 119 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines that the 2016 budget will be crucial as it should serve as a benchmark ofor the post-electoral MFF review / revision, to be launched before the end of 2016; stresses the need to establish political priorities and identify in good time areas of proven added value of EU spending for which further investments will be deemed necessary in the second half of the MFF 2014-2020; stresses, in this context, the importance of closely monitoring the implementation and performance of key EU programmes already during the current budgetary procedure;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 120 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines that the 2016 budget will be crucial as it should serve as a benchmark of the post-electoral MFF review / revision, to be launched before the end of 2016; stresses the need to establish political priorities and identify in good time areas of proven added value of EU spending for which further investments will be deemed necessary in the second half of the MFF 2014-2020; stresses, in this context, the importance of closely monitoring the implementation and performance of key EU programmes already during the current budgetary procedure;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 123 #

2015/2008(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Reaffirms its position in favour of an in-depth reform of the system of EU own resources, whose current shortcomings are causing severe impasses in budgetary negotiations; attaches, therefore, the highest political importance to the work of the High Level Group on Own Resources, under the chairmanship of Mario Monti; eagerly anticipates the results and proposals of the work of this High-Level Group that are due to be presented in an interinstitutional conference, with the participation of national parliaments, during 2016, and considered in the context of the MFF review / revision;
2015/02/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 37 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Therefore, the objective of this Regulation is to adapt the legal framework in order to ensure that the licensing of rights no longer presents barriers to cross-border pprovide a common approach to the provision of online content services to subscribers temporarily present in Member States other than their Member State of residence, without undermining ort abiolity of online content services in the Union and that the cross- border portability can be ensuredshing the territorial and multi- territorial licensing of rights as they play a key role in the financing, production and distribution of European audiovisual content.
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 65 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure that providers of online content services comply with the obligation to provide cross-border portability of their services without acquiringinfringing the territorial exclusivity of the relevant rights in another Member State, it is necessary to stipulate that those service providers which lawfully provide portable online content services in the Member State of residence of subscribers are always entitled to provide such services to those subscribers when they are temporarily present in another Member State. This should be achieved by establishing that the provision, the access to and the use of such online content service should be deemed to occur in the Member State of the subscriber's residence. This legal fiction should only be employed to enable cross- border portability and should be distinguished from cross-border access, which is outside the scope of this Regulation.
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 68 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) This Regulation should not be interpreted as restricting a service provider from offering its services to a customer permanently located in another Member State, provided that the necessary licences have been acquired in accordance with Directive 2001/29/EC and Directive 2014/26/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council1a and that they have authorisation from the right holders to use their content. __________________ 1a Directive 2014/26/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on collective management of copyright and related rights and multi- territorial licensing of rights in musical works for online use in the internal market (OJ L 84, 20.3.2014, p. 72).
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 71 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) For the licensing of copyright and related rights, this means that relevant acts of reproduction, communication to the public and making available of works and other protected subject-matter, as well as the acts of extraction or re-utilization in relation to databases protected by sui generis rights, which occur when the service is provided to subscribers when they are temporarily present in a Member State other than their Member State of residence, should be deemed to occur in the subscribers' Member State of residence. The service providers, therefore, should be deemed to carry out such acts on the basis of the respective authorisations from the right holders concerned for the Member State of residence of these subscribers. Whenever service providers can carry out acts of communication to the public or reproduction in the Member State of the subscriber on the basis of an authorisation from the right holders concerned, a subscriber who is temporarily present in a Member State other than his Member State of residence should be able to access and use the service and where necessary carry out any relevant acts of reproduction such as downloading which he would be entitled to do in his own Member State of residence. Tresidence. Provided that the Member State of residence of the subscriber has been effectively verified in accordance with this Regulation, the provision of an online content service by a service provider to a subscriber temporarily present in a Member State other than his or her Member State of residence and the use of the service by such a subscriber in accordance with this Regulation should not constitute a breach of copyright and related rights or any other rights relevant for the use of the content in the service.
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 72 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) To safeguard cultural and linguistic diversity, the production, marketing and distribution of creative content across the Union, particularly with regard to the audiovisual sector and the rights of authors and creators that are protected by copyright, this Regulation should be limited to cross-border portability of legally acquired content and should in no case extend to cross-border access to online content services in Member States where the provider of the online content service has no authorisation from the creators and right holders to make use of that content.
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 84 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) This Regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Accordingly, this Regulation should be interpreted and applied in accordance with those rights and principles, in particular the right to respect for private and family life, the right to protection of personal data, the right to property, including intellectual property rights, the freedom of expression and the freedom to conduct a business. Any processing of personal data under this Regulation should respect fundamental rights, including the right to respect for private and family life and the right to protection of personal data under Articles 7 and 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and must be in compliance with Directives 95/46/EC27 and 2002/58/EC28 . In particular, service providers must ensure that any processing of personal data under this Regulation must be necessary and proportionate in order to achieve the relevant purpose. __________________ 27 Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31–50). 28 Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) (OJ L 201, 31.07.2002, p 37), called, as amended by Directives 2006/24/EC and 2009/136/EC, the "e- Privacy Directive".
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 87 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) This Regulation should not affect the application of Directive 2014/26/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council1a and in particular Title III relating to multi-territorial licensing of online rights. This Regulation is fully consistent with facilitating the lawful access to content which is protected by copyright. __________________ 1a Directive 2014/26/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on collective management of copyright and related rights and multi- territorial licensing of rights in musical works for online use in the internal market (OJ L 84, 20.3.2014, p. 72).
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 97 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation introduces a common approach to ensuring that subscribers to online content services in the Union, when temporarily present in a Member State, can access and use these services, on the condition that the provider of online content services has verified the subscriber's Member State of residence.
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 101 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point c
(c) "Member State of residence" means the Member State where the subscriber is habitually residing, established on the basis of Article 3a, where the subscriber has his or her actual residence, defined as the place where one has established a permanent centre of interests, with the intention of giving it a lasting character and a place to which an individual regularly returns and with which he or she has a continuous connection;
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 109 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point d
(d) "Temporarily present" means athe presence of a subscriber in a Member State other than the Member State of residence for a determined period of time, provided that the subscriber does not move his or her centre of interests there;
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 121 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
(1) The provider of an online content service shall enable a subscriber who is verified as temporarily present in a Member State to access and use the online content service.
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 122 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) The obligation set out in paragraph 1 shall not extend to cross- border access of online content for which the service provider has not acquired authorisation for use from the right holder.
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 123 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 b (new)
(1b) The obligation set out in paragraph 1 shall apply from ... [12 months following the day of the publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union].
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 154 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a Evaluation Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation the Commission shall assess the application of this Regulation and shall submit a report thereon to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report shall include an assessment of the use of cross-border portability and the verification of the Member State of residence and, if necessary, on the need for a review. The Commission's report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal.
2016/05/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 254 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal and economic value, while also contributing to strengthening the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion. In particular, the EFSI should target projects that promote job creation, long- term growth and competitiveness. The EFSI should support a wide range of financial products, including equity, debt or guarantees, to best accommodate the needs of the individual project. This wide range of products should allow the EFSI to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects. The EFSI should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money. The requirement for consistency with State aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use.
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 441 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) Alongside the financing operations that will be conducted through the EFSI, a decentralised European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') should be created. The EIAH should provide strengthened support for project development and preparation across the Union, by building on the expertise of the Commission, the EIB, national promotional banks and the managing authorities of the European Structural and Investment Funds. This should establish a single point of entry for questions related to technical assistance for investments within the Union.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 458 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) The guarantee fund is intended to provide a liquidity cushion for the Union budget against losses incurred by the EFSI in pursuit of its objectives. Experience on the nature of investments to be supported by the EFSI indicates that a ratio of 540% between the payments from the Union budget and from the Union's total guarantee obligations would be adequate.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 531 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) Reminds that EFSI was conceived as a mechanism to increase investments in Europe but not to decrease the EU budget;
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 733 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. Member States that become parties to the EFSI Agreement shall be able to provide their contribution, in particular, in the form of cash or a guarantee acceptable to the EIB. Other third parties shall be able to provide their contribution only in cash. Financial contributions by Member States, including possible contributions to investment platforms, shall not be taken into account by the Commission when defining the fiscal adjustment under the preventive and corrective arm of the Stability and Growth Pact.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 953 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) The EFSI shall target projects with a higher risk profile than ordinary EIB activities so as to ensure additionality over existing operations. The EFSI shall support projects which fulfil the following criteria: a) the pursuit of the Union objective of smart, sustainable, long-term and inclusive growth and having high societal and economic value, the highest possible positive impact on quality job creation, and EU added value; b) a focus on operations that could not have been carried out using the Union budget or by the ordinary activity of the EIB, nor financed by the market; c) be viable from an economic perspective, according to a comprehensive assessment in which not only the project itself but also its overall impact on the economy, including macroeconomic and social aspects, and its ability to trigger subsequent investments, such as from the private sector, is to be carried out; d) would not have received financing from any other existing Union fund due to a non-availability of the required financing in the market; e) has a higher risk profile than projects supported under ordinary EIB activity, taking account of the fact that real additionality can only be ensured when financial resources are concentrated on projects not financed otherwise; the design of the appropriate measures is to be elaborated under the procedures of Article 3(1); 2b. Acknowledging that projects of any size can bring the European economy forward, there shall be no restrictions on the size of projects to be targeted by the EFSI.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1142 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Endowments to the guarantee fund referred to in paragraph 2 shall be used to reach an appropriate level to reflect the total EU guarantee obligations ('target amount'). The target amount shall be set at 540% of the Union's total guarantee obligations.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1151 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The necessary appropriations to meet the target amount shall be met by gradual budgetary commitment appropriations to the guarantee fund to be decided in the frame of the annual budgetary procedure, taking due account of all means available under the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) Regulation 1311/2013 (flexibility instrument, global margin for commitments...) including as a last resort solution redeploying funds from multiannual programs under heading 1A if these programs prove to be under - committed.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1164 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 adjusting the target amount provided for in paragraph 5 by a maximum of 120% to better reflect the potential risk of the EU guarantee being called.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1171 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 7 – point b a (new)
(ba) once the surplus mentioned under article 8 paragraph 7 point a has been used to fully re-establish any lines which have been used as a source of redeployment to the EFSI guarantee fund, Commission shall present a proposal how to use additional surplus to increase the guarantee and the investment plan.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1175 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 8
8. From 1 January 2019At any time, if as a result of calls on the guarantee, the level of the guarantee fund falls below 50% of the target amount, the Commission shall submit a report on exceptional measures that may be required to replenish it.
2015/03/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1188 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 3 – title
European iInvestment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') and project pipeline
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1190 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article -9 (new)
Article -9 Article -9: European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') The EFSI Agreement shall provide for the creation of a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') within the EIB. The EIAH shall have as its objective to build upon existing EIB and Commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification, preparation and development, and to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union. This shall include providing support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring, use of innovative financial instruments, use of public-private partnerships and advice, as appropriate, on relevant issues of Union legislation. To meet the objective referred to in the first subparagraph, the EIAH shall engage the expertise of the EIB, the Commission, national promotional banks and the managing authorities of the European Structural and Investment Funds. Access to expertise from the EIAH shall be free of charge for project promoters. EIB shall ensure that the staff involved in carrying out the tasks of the EIAH shall be organisationally separate from, and be subject to separate reporting lines vis-á-vis, the staff involved in carrying out other tasks conferred upon EIB. In order to ensure the best possible regional and territorial reach across the Union for such advisory services and support, the work of the EIAH shall be decentralised and reinforced by, and closely networked with, similar structures at national level, such as those provided by national promotional banks or adequate public agencies. The EIAH shall be partially financed by the Union up to a maximum amount of EUR 20 000 000 per year during the period ending on 31 December 2020 for the additional services provided for by the EIAH over existing EIB technical assistance. For the years after 2020 the financial contribution from the Union shall be directly linked to the provisions included in the future multi-annual financial frameworks.
2015/03/19
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 17 #

2014/2256(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the copyright framework and its enforcement on the basis of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU, that attains and safeguards a fair remuneration for artists, creators and rightholders plays a vital role in encouraging creativity, fostering cultural diversity and ensuring the creation of new creative and cultural content across the Union;
2015/03/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 38 #

2014/2256(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Notes that several studies have demonstrated that the cultural and creative sectors, often copyright intensive, and are not only essential for cultural diversity but also significantly contribute to social and economic development;
2015/03/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the European legal framework for copyright and related rights is central to the promotion of creativity and innovation, and to access to knowledge and information, and whereas adapting Directive 2001/29/EC to the digital age may give rise to the creation of new businesses and start-ups that would be a source of jobs for the future for young people;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 58 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas Article 167 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union states that the European Union shall promote the flowering and diversity of the cultures of the Member States, particularly through artistic and literary creation;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 61 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas Directive 2001/29/EC on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society was aimed at adapting legislation on copyright and related rights to reflect technological developments and the need for adjustments in order to ensure fair remuneration and adequate protection for holders of copyright and related rights in view of new consumer demands and challenges posed by the digital economy and society;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 70 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the European cultural and creative industries are an engine for economic growth and job creation in the EU, as they employ more than 7 million people and generate more than 4.2 % of EU GDP, and whereas cultural industries continued to create jobs during the economic crisis of 2008-2012;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 71 #

2014/2256(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that when Member States provide for exceptions and limitations they should ensure that creators or rightholders receive fair compensation and that the exceptions or limitations do not conflict with a normal exploitation of the work or subject-matter;
2015/03/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 84 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the Charter of Fundamental Rights protects the freedom of expression, the freedom of the arts and scientific research, the right to education and, the freedom to conduct a business; and the right to intellectual property;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 100 #

2014/2256(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages the Commission to safeguard the fair balance between all key actors in the creative process and supply chain in the copyright framework whilst fully respecting the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
2015/03/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 181 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges the necessity for authors and performers to be provided with legal protection for their creative and artistic work; recognises the role of producers and publishers in bringing works to the market, and the need for appropriate remuneration for all categories of rightholders; calls for improvements to the negotiating and contractual position of authors and performers in relation to other rightholders and intermediariesthe value chain in the digital age;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 218 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Considers the introduction of a single European Copyright Title on the basis of Article 118 TFEU that would apply directly and uniformly across the EU, in accordance with the Commission’s objective of better regulation, as a legal means to remedy the lack of harmonisation resulting from Directive 2001/29/ECUrges the Commission to put forward formulas to remedy the lack of harmonisation resulting from Directive 2001/29/EC, taking into account the need to provide balanced solutions that will help to overcome and/or improve cross- border access and portability of products and services based on new consumer demands;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 232 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Highlights the importance of making headway in the tax harmonisation of the cultural sector within the EU, in order to reduce disparities between Member States and ensure balanced competition that rises above the existence of 28 different tax regimes;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 237 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Recommends that the EU legislator further lower the barriers to the re-use of public sector information by exempting works produced by the public sector – as part of the political, legal and administrative process – from copyright protection;deleted
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 259 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to safeguard public domain works, which are by definition not subject to copyright protection and should therefore be able to be used and re-used without technical or contractual barriers; also calls on the Commission to recognise the freedom of rightholders to voluntarily relinquish their rights and dedicate their works to the public domain;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 270 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to harmonise the term of protection of copyright to a duration that does not exceed the current international standards set out in the Berne Convention;deleted
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 289 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Emphasises that any legislative change in this field should guarantee people with disabilities access to works and services protected by copyright and related rights and should be adapted to the digital environment;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 301 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that exceptions and limitations in the digital environment should be enjoyed without any unequal treatment as compared with those granted in the analogue world, ensuring that holders of copyright and related rights receive a fair remuneration for their works;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 307 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Views with concern the increasing impact of differences among Member States in the implementation of exceptions, which creates legal uncertainty and has direct negative effects on the functioning of the digital single market, in view of the development of cross-border activities;deleted
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 337 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to make mandatoryexamine a minimum of harmonisation of all the exceptions and limitations referred to in Directive 2001/29/EC, to allow equal access to cultural diversity across borders within the internal market and to improve legal certainty;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 360 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Notes with interest the development of new forms of use of works on digital networks, in particular transformative uses; emphasises the need to ensure copyright is protected to the same extent as in the analogue world;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 368 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for the adoption of an open norm introducing flexibility in the interpretation of exceptions and limitations in certain special cases that do not conflict with the normal exploitation of the work and do not unreasonably prejudice the legitimate interests of the author or rightholder;deleted
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 399 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that the ability to freely link from one resource to another is one of the fundamental building blocks of the internet; calls on the EU legislator to make itprovide clear that reference to works by means of a hyperlink is not subject to exclusive rights, as it does not consist in a communication to a new public12ification on cases in which the establishment of links does not constitute an act of communication to the original public in line with the judgment of the Court of Justice in C-466/12 of 13 February 2014, the Svensson case; __________________ 12 Order of the Court of Justice of 21 October 2014 in Case C-348/13, BestWater International GmbH v Michael Mebes and Stefan Potsch (request for a preliminary ruling from Germany’s Bundesgerichtshof).
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 457 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for a broad exception for research and education purposes, which should cover not only educational establishments but any kind of educational or research activity, including non-formal education run under the aegis of educational programmes or institutions;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 483 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls foron the adoption of a mandatory exception allowingCommission to examine ways for libraries to lend books to the public in digital formats, irrespective of the place of accesn compliance with copyright law and guaranteeing a fair remuneration for said rights;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 500 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the EU legislator to preclude Member States from introducing statutory licences for the compensation of rightholdersguarantee rightholders fair remuneration for the harm caused by acts made permissible by an exception;
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 541 #

2014/2256(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Recommends making legal protection against the circumvention of any effective technological measures conditional upon the publication of the source code or the interface specification, in order to secure the integrity of devices on which technological protections are employed and to ease interoperability; considers, in particular, that where the circumvention of technological measures is allowed, technological means to achieve such authorised circumvention must be available;deleted
2015/03/05
Committee: JURI
Amendment 10 #

2014/2250(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of informal education when it comes to tackling the issue of beliefs and traditional practices imposing limitations on girls in education, and calls on the Member States to ensure equal access to education for boys and girls regardless of their ethnic, national, cultural or religious framework, in order to achieve real gender equality in education; stresses the need for a special focus on groups suffering from multiple forms of discrimination, including migrants, refugees, people with disabilities, young carers and others;
2015/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2014/2250(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that gender equality in education must include a range of issues, such as literacy including media-literacy, bullying including cyber-bullying, homophobic violence, hate speech, human rights and civic education;
2015/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2014/2250(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the need to provide a rights- based and gender-sensitive learning environment for all learners both in terms of curriculum and pedagogy, where children (and girls in particular) can learn about their rights and experience democratic processes in schools as well as informal learning environments;
2015/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 23 #

2014/2250(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. EmphasisAcknowledges that teachers play a major role in the formation of educational identities and have a significant impact on aspects of gendered behaviour in school; recalls that much has still to be done to empower teachers on how towith regard to how they can best promote gender equality; insists, therefore, on the need to ensure comprehensive initial and ongoing equality training tofor teachers at all levels of formal and informal education, including peer- learning and cooperation with external organisations and agencies; stresses that girls need to have positive female role models in schools and universities;
2015/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 26 #

2014/2250(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises the importance of health and sexuality education which must include teaching boys and girls about relationships based on equality, consent, respect and reciprocity, as well as teaching about women’s and girls’ rights, including reproductive and sexual health and rights, as a tool to prevent stereotypes and violence against women and girls;
2015/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 33 #

2014/2250(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to remove barriers to access to formal and informal education, as well as to lifelong learning, by improving awareness and guidance, providing financial support as well as support such as childcare and care for the elderly to enable women and men to participate in lifelong learning, adopting an intergenerational approach and fostering the role played by European Institutions;
2015/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2014/2250(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) and Member States to collect comparable gender disaggregated data (both quantitative and qualitative) in the field of education in all Member States;
2015/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 35 #

2014/2250(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Considers that the EU structural funds and particularly the European Social Fund must support educational projects with a gender-specific nature as well as gender-sensitive educational structures;
2015/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 36 #

2014/2250(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Recalls that educational strategies aiming at ensuring gender equality must actively include boys and men.
2015/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 25 #

2014/2245(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that the budgeted funds for the Youth Guarantee expire on 31 December 2015; calls on the Commission to do what is necessary to ensure that the programme can continue;
2015/01/29
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2014/2245(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Welcomes the new European Fund for Strategic Investments; hopes that education and training are considered to be strategic investments and are therefore part of one of the priority actions;
2015/01/29
Committee: CULT
Amendment 29 #

2014/2245(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission to recognise the full potential of culture in contributing to economic development and in improving social cohesion; stresses, in particular, the role of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) and the digitisation of cultural heritage as strategic drivers for regional development, andeconomic recovery and growth in the EU and for regional development, since they currently generate – directly or indirectly – more than 7 million jobs; emphasises, furthermore, the importance of this sector in combating youth unemployment, since the cultural and creative sectors are very attractive to young people and offer more job opportunities for that section of the population; highlights the importance of cohesion policy instruments in improving and increasing the number of jobs in the cultural and creative sectors;
2015/01/29
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for greater uniformity in the presentation of public accounts so as to facilitate comparisons; calls in particular for the way in which Member States enter their contributions to the EU budget in their accounts to be standardised; is of the opinion that any operating expenses financed by borrowing ought to be shown as a separate figure which is added to investment expenditure when calculating the deficit;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to offset any democratic deficit in the semester by means of the package of measures announced for 2015 on deepening economic and monetary union; reiterates its demand that any additional funding or instruments, such as a solidarity mechanism, shall fall within the scope of Parliamentʼs budgetary oversight and shall be financed over and above the MFF ceiling for 2014-2020;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the principle of budgetary accuracy applies to the EU budget too and insists on there being sufficient financing for approved commitments; noteregrets that in spite of Parliamentʼs warnings, this principle is being compromised by the current level of outstanding payments and the growing gap between payments and commitments; regrets that this is proving detrimental leading to an unprecedented amount of unpaid bills of 24,7 billion euros ; recalls that the overall ceiling of payment appropriations as foreseen in the current MFF is historically low; deplores that this insidious debt undermines the credibility of the EU and is in contradiction to the goals set at the highest political level for growth and employment – notably youth employment – and fears that this will deepen the gulf between the European Union and its citizens;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Repeats its call for the MFF mid-term review to prepare for a possible reduction in the period for which the next MFF is agreed, so as to ensure its subsequent renegotiation during the mandatepost electoral revision to prepare the ground, on the basis of Recital 3 of the MFF 14- 20 Regulation and in accordance with the Commission's Declaration annexed to it, for the most suitable duration of the MFF post 2020 with a view of striking the right balance between the duration of the respective terms of each Parliament and Commission, thus ensuring democratic legitimacy for decisions on the financial perspectives of the European Union, while taking steps to meet the need for stability in programming cycles and investment predictability ;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the mid-termpost electoral reviewsion of the MFF to identify betterenhance the value added by EU funding to the goals of competitiveness, growth, employment and energy transition set by the European Union;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Calls once more on the Council to agree with Parliament and the Commission on a common method for assessing real payment needs in accordance with commitments made by the two arms of the budgetary authority; underlines that de- commitment is not a solution to the payment crisis;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets once again that Member States persist in viewing their contribution to the EU budget as an adjustment variable in their consolidation efforts, which in turn leads to an artificial reduction in the volume of payments available in the EU budget; proposes therefore and thus the implementation of important projects in favour of growth and jobs in the whole EU; recalls that wthen examining national budgets, the Commission shall enter in the calculations of deficits each country’s share of unpaid invoices in order to draw attention to the true state of affairs concerning liabilities attributable to each Member State; EU budget is an investment budget and invites therefore the European Commission to consider that GNI based national contributions to the EU budget are to be covered by the "investment clause" as interpreted by the Commission in its recent Communication on "making the best use of the flexibility within the existing rules of the stability and growth pact " (COM 2015 -12 final) ; calls in that respect for the way in which Member States enter their contributions to the EU budget in their national budgets to be standardised;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 28 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 – point a (new)
(a) Very much welcomes the interpretation of the ´´investment clause" put forward by the Commission in its recent Communication on "making the best use of the flexibility within the existing rules of the stability and growth pact " (COM 2015 -12 final); welcomes in particular the fact that national expenditures on project co -funded by some EU key programmes to foster growth and jobs will fall under "the investment clause", but highlights that this clause will only have real economic effects if and only if the EU budget is sufficiently equipped in payment appropriations to pay the bills linked to the implementation of these projects;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 – point b (new)
(b) Welcomes the fact that the Commission has underlined the economic significance of the European Structural and Investments Funds ( including the youth employment initiative) in its Annual Growth Survey 2015; recalls that these funds represent 10 % of total public investment on average in the EU but that the situation varies across countries and that in some countries, they can represent as much as 80 % of the public investment; emphasises that Structural and Investment funds constitute a good example of the synergy between the European budget and the national budgets on the basis of commonly agreed objectives enshrined in partnership agreements on growth and investment according to EUROPE 2020 Strategy; supports every effort in the direction of an intelligent pooling of European and national budgetary means in order to achieve efficiency gains, economic stimulation and lower national deficits thanks to a positive effect of shared resources;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 30 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 – point c (new)
(c) Recalls that the existing system of own resources is complex, unfair and incomprehensible to citizens; underlines that the fiscal situation of Member States can be eased through a new system of own resources that will reduce GNI contributions, thus enabling Member States to meet their consolidation efforts without jeopardizing EU funding; stresses, therefore, the importance it attaches to the high level group on own resources and supports the debate on a new own resources system, which should lead to a true reform of EU financing, without increasing the taxation burden on citizens;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 36 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the EUR 315 billion investment plan presented by Commission President Mr Juncker as the first step to offset on the one hand the deficit in public and private investment brought about by fiscal consolidation efforts, and to stimulate economic activity on the other;the reduction of public spending in a context of economic crises, and to stimulate growth and job creation on the other; fears, however, that this plan will not be able to target some specific investments needed to foster the EUROPE 2020 Strategy (e.g. energy efficiency, education, public infrastructure)
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 43 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
12. Confirms its willingness to examine with the utmost vigilance how financial commitments by the EU andto the EIB tofor the setting up of the European Strategic Investment Fund are entered in the EU budget and in the 2015 budget in particular; confirms its intention to closely monitor the way the EIB will engage its own funds in the ESIF;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 48 #

2014/2221(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to top up this fund and welcomes the Commissionʼs intention to exclude national contributions from stability pact calculations; rejects the idea of any attempts to renationalise the fund or argue for a fair return which could ensue from national contributions; wishes to see trans-European and supranational projectsriskier projects that have not found financing means so far and that serve the political ambitions of the EU and in particular the achievement of the EUROPE 2020 Strategy be it at local, regional, national, or trans-European level, chosen so that citizens may be able to associate the benefits arising from these projects with action by the European Union. ; insists that the EFSI must be clearly and unequivocally additional to existing EU programmes;
2015/01/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2014/2151(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the key objective of the action plan should be to ensure that future measures taken to enforce Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are not based solely on data provided by the industry, in particular in the cultural and creative sectors, but on precise, unbiased data documenting IPR infringements; emphasises that the duty of the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (OHIM) to generate reliable data which allow an analysis of the real impact of infringements on the industry should be part of the ten- point action plan;
2015/01/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 31 #

2014/2151(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of recognising Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as one of the principal means through which companies, creators and inventors generate returns on their investment in knowledge, and hence the importance of ensuring that they receive fair remuneration in the online environment, in keeping with the success of their creations and the wealth generated by those creations all along the value chain, from author to final consumer;
2015/01/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 32 #

2014/2151(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that in order to stimulate innovation and competitiveness in knowledge-based sectors in the Union, IPR enforcement should not preventin a manner compatible with intellectual property rights, it is necessary to stimulate open research and knowledge sharing, which are also identified as key elements in the ‘Global Europe’ and ‘Europe 2020’ strategies;
2015/01/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 5 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the fact that in 2013, the budget execution rate for the 2007–2013 programmes, in particular Lifelong Learning (LLP), Culture, Media and Youth in Action programmes was 100%; notes that at the end of the year, the mismatch between the adopted commitment and payment appropriations resulted in shortage of payments (amounting in the Erasmus+ programme, for example, to a shortfall of EUR 202 million) with negative repercussions on the following year; is concerned that a similar situation might develop in the context of the new programmes;
2014/12/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2014/2075(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Supports a mid-term review of the 2014-2020 MFF as a means of putting an end to the untenable situation whereby programmes which already been approved, and which are therefore being implemented, are compromised by a lack of resources and non-payment of funding by the EU.
2014/12/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2014/2064(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the sector of fabricated metal products is a key provider of inputs to a wide range of manufacturing industries, in particular shipbuilding, construction and automotive sectors, all of which were significantly impacted across the Union by the economic crisis;
2014/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2014/2064(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes that the case at hand typically reflects the social an economic landscape of a region with local economy characterised by a high percentage of SMEs and recalls the current difficulties encountered by SMEs in accessing to finance;
2014/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2014/2064(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the 633 redundancies will further aggravate the unemployment situation in Comunidad Valenciana which is particularly fragile, since the metal sector represents 25,4 % of the jobs in the industrial sector in the region; notes that in 2008, there were 35 868 jobs in the metal sector in Comunidad Valenciana, while in 2012 the number of jobs had decreased to 20 873 which represents a decline by 43 %, ie. eight percentage points higher than at national level;
2014/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2014/2064(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that the employment in the region has been seriously affected by the impact of the crisis on traditional sectors such as ceramics, footwear and construction, as well as textiles, which are very important for the region's economy;
2014/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2014/2064(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to take necessary measures to guarantee that the Generalitat Valenciana effectively co- funds the actions ant that the actions financed are carried out in accordance with principles of sound and efficient financial management;
2014/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2014/2064(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Regrets that out of the 633 eligible beneficiaries, only 300 are expected to participate in the proposed actions; considers that in regions with high unemployment rates the number of participants in training and retraining needs to be higher;
2014/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2014/2064(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the fact that the coordinated package of personalised services has been drawn up in consultation with the social partners FEMEVAL,both employer's association FEMEVAL, and trade unions UGT-PV and CCOO-PV, and that a policy of equality of women and men as well as the principle non-discrimination will be applied during the various stages of the implementation of and in access to the EGF;
2014/10/01
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 60 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Calls32. Decides to go above the level onf the Commission to finance the second instalment of EUR 100 million for Cyprus fully byDraft Budget for an amount of EUR 20,2 million for the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) and PP/Pas; intends to amend the Commission proposal for the mobilisation of the Fflexibility instrument, hence ensuring the to complement the financing of the Cypriot Structural Funds programmes under heading 1b up to the full amount of EUR 20,2100 million for other priorities, notably for the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) and PP/PAs, after the conclusion of negotiations with the Council;
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 62 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Reinforces FEAD, by an additional amount of EUR 16,7 million and decides to secure EUR 3,5 million for PP/PAs;deleted
2014/10/03
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2014/2037(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. Whereas moreover the mobilisation of the Contingency Margin in 2014 does not entail any increase of the global ceiling for payment (EUR 908 billion, 2011 prices) of the MFF 2014-2020 as clearly stipulated in Article 13(4) of the MFF Regulation since it is offset against the margins of future financial years as stipulated in Article 13(3) of the MFF Regulation;
2014/12/12
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2014/2035(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas on the expenditure side the underimplementation of appropriations for 2013 (EUR 107 million) and for 2012 (EUR 54 million) did not result from decreased absorption capacity but actually all available indicators point to the fact that this particularly low, is linked to somehow unpredictable factors and cannot be considered was a shortage of payment appropriations in both 2012 and 2013 budgetscaused by decreased absorption capacity;
2014/09/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2014/2035(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas actually all available indicators point to the fact that there was a shortage of payment appropriations in both 2012 and 2013 budgets;
2014/09/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2013/2227(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the adoption by Council of DAB 8/2013 in full was part of the political agreement on the MFF 2014-2020 and, therefore, fulfils only one of the 3 conditions for the Parliament to give its consent to the MFF Regulation, as set out in its resolution of 3 July 2013;
2013/10/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Ascertains and is concerned by the level of opacCalls for greater clarity, both in the Annual Accounts by the European Commission as well as the Annual Reports by the European Court of Auditors with regard to the overall budget for transport policy and transport projects, as the latter are eligible also on the basis of cohesion policy, but cannot be identified within this heading;
2014/01/29
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 4 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Ascertains and is concerned by a year by year rise in administrative and operating expenses and proposes, therefore, establishing both positive and negative incentives Urges that control be maintained over administrative and operating expenses without compromising the operational capability and proper functioning order to promote anf programmes, and that effective management of the EU budget, be promoted in order to concentrate resources on investment activities;
2014/01/29
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 5 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Ascertains and is concerned by a year by year rise in administrative and operating expenses and proposes, therefore, establishing both positive and negative incentives in order to promote an effective management of EU budget, in order to concentrate resources on investment activitieUrges that control be maintained over administrative and operating expenses without compromising the operational capability and proper functioning of programmes, and that effective management of the EU budget be promoted in order to concentrate resources on investment activities; points out that in the context of the trans-European transport networks, some Member States that are eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund are experiencing major difficulties with regard to developing and carrying out projects and making efficient use of EU funding; points out that through the Connecting Europe Facility, the Commission must help these Member States to develop an adequate pipeline of projects, in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned and by organising additional calls for proposals;
2014/01/29
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 7 #

2013/2195(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. With regard to TEN-T projects and the Connecting Europe Facility, calls on the Commission to prudently manage budget resources more efficiently and to take account of possible acceleration of EU funded projects at the end of financial periods, which can be found in previous periods, in order to avoid possible incapability to honour its financial obligations towards beneficiaries such as Europe's regions, towns or businesses;
2014/01/29
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 1 #

2013/2151(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas this DAB is crucial to avoid cash shortages that could lead to an implementation deficit in 2013, on the basis of the level of payment appropriations authorised in the Budget 2013 including Amending Budgets 1 to 5/2013 only,
2013/10/22
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2013/2151(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. While acknowledging the significant burden that this will represent for national budgets, underlines that this technical adjustment on the revenue side should not come at the expense of fully covering justified payment needs, notably due to thethat have already been identified by the Commission in draft amending budgets 8 and 9/2013; recalls the Council of its position based on artificial under-budgeting of previous years, as strongly requested by Council;nd stresses, in this respect, that the accumulation of annual budgets for the period 2007-2013 reaches a level that is by EUR 60 billion inferior to the agreed MFF ceilings, while an additional surplus of EUR 12 billion has returned to Members States; overall payment ceiling for period 2007- 2013, while a cumulated surplus of EUR 12 billion for the period 2007-2013 has de facto been returned to Members States by reducing their cumulated GNI contributions by this amount;
2013/10/22
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2013/2151(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Requests the Commission to provide the European Parliament with all information it has on when and how these increased national contributions will be transferred from Member States' treasuries to the Union budget; requests the Commission to provide the Parliament with the net impact that these increased GNI contribution will have, if any, on the balance of Member States' budgets in 2013 or 2014;
2013/10/22
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph - 1 (new)
- 1. Points out that investments in transport are vital in order to sustain long-term growth and help create jobs, and that this is particularly important in a context of economic crisis with such high unemployment;
2013/07/25
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 2 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that its priorities for the 2014 budget are economic and sustainable growth, competitiveness, the creation of employment and the fight against youth unemployment as well as the EU's role in the world; reiterates, therefore, its support for policies contributing to the fight against youth unemployment, research, development and innovation, digital agenda, competitiveness, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), education, professional training and mobility and external aid;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores therefore the Council's decision to proceed again this year with the usual approach of horizontal cuts to the draft budget (DB), aimed at artificially reducing the level of the Union's resources for 2014 by an overall total of EUR 240 million (-0,2%) in commitment appropriations (CA) and EUR 1 061 million (-0,8%) in payment appropriations (PA) as compared to the DB, thus leading to a significant decrease compared to the 2013 budget (including amending budgets No 1 to 5, and draft amending budgets No 6 to 8) both in commitments (-6%) and in payments (-6,6%);
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the problems related to the insufficient levels of payments regarding the Lifelong learning programmes, in particular Erasmus in the amending budget 2012 and the budget 2013; calls on the Council to ensure a proper implementation of the programme taking into account the high execution rates;
2013/07/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 9 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the Council has introduced cuts in both CA and PA in all headings; notes that the most affected ones are Heading 1a (-0,36% in CA and -3,6% in PA as compared to the DB), Heading 4 (- 0,21% in CA and -2,5% in PA as compared to the DB) and Heading 5 (-1,78% in CA and PA as compared to the DB); notes that these headings contain programmes and initiatives responsible for the delivery of the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy and are priority areas for Parliament or appropriations ensuring the successful administrative and operational support for the implementation of those programmesacross the board cuts will affect initiatives which are priority areas for the European Union delivering the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Rejects the Council's argument that the proposed cuts correspond to under- implemented or low-performing programmes, since they also affectCouncil's cuts in commitments affect mostly the implementation capacity of a new generation of multiannual programmes which have not yet started; furthermore, Council's cuts in payments affect mostly the completion of programmes that have showingn not only good implementation rates but even over- implementation (e.g. the Common Strategic Framework for Research and Innovation, Galileo, Customs and Fiscalis under Heading 1a, ESF, ERDF and the Cohesion Fund under Heading 1b); emphasises the fact that such criteria completely disregard the multiannual character of the Union's policies, and of cohesion policy in particular, and the structure of draft budget 2014, where 52% of the payment appropriations; underlines that 52% of the payment appropriations requested in the draft budget 2014 are devoted to the completion of 2007 - 2013 MFF programmes ;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Deplores the arbitrary cuts proposed by the Council on the administrative and support lines financing the implementation of key EU programmes; considers these cuts to be detrimental to the successful start-up of the new programmes as a lack of administrative capacity entails a serious risk of hampering implementation of EU policies; regrets Member States' tendency to care more about trivial, preposterous short term savings rather than long term results; restores therefore, the draft budget on all lines of support and administrative expenditure cut by the Council;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 15 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Notes the declaration on payments adopted by the Council in its position on the draft budget 2014; is not convinced, however, that it could serve as a guarantee for a sufficient and adequate level of payments for all headings; welcomes the statement by some Member States that a better balance between commitments and payments should be sought in order to avoid the situation where the Union cannot meet its legal obligations;deleted (and moved as new paragraph 18a)
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the CEF and TEN-T agreements, which will enable investments to be made in key projects with high European added value for the creation of a more sustainable and integrated European transport network; points out that the headings and agreed amounts in budget lines 06 02 01 for the CEF should be adjusted in line with the outcome of CEF negotiations, particularly as regards interoperability, which should be removed from line 06 02 01 03 and included in line 06 02 01 01;
2013/07/25
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 21 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls, therefore, for the mobilisation of the flexibility instrument for an amount of EUR [XXX million] in commitment appropriations to reinforce the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived,pending final agreement of the legislative authority on how to implement the 27 June 2013 political agreement on the MFF 2014-2020, to provide further support for humanitarian aid in the Middle East and to grant additional assistance to Cyprus from the Structural Funds, as agreed by the Heads of States and Governments at their meeting of 27-28 June 2013;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Deplores the cuts in payments brought by the Council, which result in a decrease of EUR 9,5 billion (9 500 million) (-6,6%) in PA as compared to the adopted budget for 2013 (including amending budgets No 1 to 5); reiterates the fact that despite the adoption of a lower MFF for 2014-2020 and the absolute need to keep honouring past commitments, and draft amending budgets No 6 to 8); deplores theat Council kepteps following blindly its past strategy to artificially cut the level of payments, without taking into consideration the real needs and relatively sparing expend in order to leave an artificial margin under the payment ceiling 2014, despite the fact that the payment 2014 ceiling is EUR 8,5 billion lower than the 2013 payment ceiling; emphasises that Council's behaviour totally disregards real needs and legal obligations to honour past commitments; underlines once the more the schizophrenic attiturde under shared management to ensurof the Council given that around 80 % of the EU budget expenditure are spent for projects decided by public authorities in the Member Sstates' apparent « themselves, and therefore constitutes 'return on investment»;'
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that innovation and research, particularly in the areas of behavioural change, modal shift, accessibility for all, integration (interconnectivity, intermodality, interoperability) and sustainability (climate protection, reduction of gas and noise emissions), are of crucial importance for the transport and tourism sectors, and R&D&I investment in transport should therefore be guaranteed as part of the Horizon 2020 instrument;
2013/07/25
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 27 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the fact that the Council position does not take account of the dramatic shortage of payments, notably in the field of the cohesion policy, with some estimates pointing tohile latest (September 2013) forecasts provided by Member States themselves on their payment claims to be submitted before the end of 2013 show a likely lack of payment appropriations and, accordingly, an implementation deficit of some EUR 20 billion at the end of 2013, even with the second tranche of the draft amending budget No. 2/2013 (draft amending budget No 8/2013) adopted in full; recalls that the outstandingvalid payment claims carried over from 2013 will have to be deducted from - and consequently reduce - the level of payment appropriations available for 2014; stresses that this will put 2014 budget under tight pressure, not the least, against the background of an the unprecedented level of unpaid claims and, more generally, of the outstanding commitments (RALs);
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Strongly rejects, therefore, the Council's approach on payments and amends its position on payments to ensure that the fall between 2013 and 2014 ceilings is not detrimental to the proper implementation and; is strongly convinced that the level of 2014 payments, needed to ensure a proper completion of 2007- 2013 MFF programmes, bearing in mind that, without jeopardizing the Commission's proposal, 52% of payment appropriations address outstanding commitments, nor to the start of new programmesimplementation of new MFF 2014-2020 programmes, should be higher than the 2014 payment ceiling;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that it is vital to build infrastructure for the development of an alternative fuel network that will foster sustainable development and greater energy independence in the Union, and calls for the use of innovative financing instruments at European level to be promoted in order to achieve these objectives;
2013/07/25
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 34 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Takes note of the draft Council statement on payments adopted by the Council in its position on the draft budget 2014; is convinced, however, that unless substantially improved it cannot serve as a satisfactory political guarantee to ensure a sufficient and adequate level of payments in 2014; is determined to provide assurance and reverse the trend from the last years, where the outstanding payments at the end of the year are growing exponentially; calls therefore on the Council to agree on a joint political commitment to use all means available under the MFF regulation 2014-2020 including recourse to the contingency margin and/or revision of the payment ceiling in order not to jeopardize the new programmes and at the same time to decrease the amount of the outstanding year end payments;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 35 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Is confidenHopes in that respect that the interinstitutional meeting on payments held on 26 September 2013 will help both the European Parliament and the Council to agree on this joint political commitment and find a common position during the budgetary conciliation; reiterates its position that Parliament will not give its consent to the MFF regulation or will not adopt the 2014 budget until the new amending budget, covering the second tranche of draft amending budget No 2/2013, has been adopted by the Council;, paving the way to address any shortfall in payments during the execution of budget 2014:
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 37 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to introduce an initiative toRegrets that, even though tourism has been within the scope of the EU’s competence since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, it still does not have its own budget line; calls on the Commission to propose initiatives for 2014 that will follow up on the results of the preparatory actions on ‘sustainable tourism’ (soft mobility, cycling networks, eco-tourism and nature protection), focusing, at a later stage, on the aspects of cultural, natural, industrial and historical heritage, as well as to follow up on the preparatory action on accessibility for all, particularly for people with reduced mobility and for socially disadvantaged people.
2013/07/25
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 38 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the adoption by the Commission of draft amending budget No 8/2013 (second tranche of draft amending budget No 2/2013), which provides for additional EUR 3,9 billion for 2013 outstanding payments; reiterates its position that Parliament will not give its consent to the MFF 2014 -2020 regulation or will not adopt the 2014 budget until amending budget No 8/2013 has been adopted in full by the Council;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 43 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. TReaffirms its support in favour of EU programmes in the field of research, competitiveness, entrepreneurship, innovation and social inclusion, which are at the heart of the Europe 2020 strategy; takes the approach, therefore, to restore all lines cut by the Council in order not to further weaken this heading; takes the decision, furthermore, to increase a selected number of lines in certain priority areas, such as Horizon 2020, Erasmus +, the digital agenda, the transport policy, the Social Dialogue, EURES and the Microfinance and Social entrepreneurship, special annual events and the quality of European statistics;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 50 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls that Heading 1b is responsible forbears the biggest part of the current outstanding commitments (around EUR 20 billion payment claims are to be rolled o; is deeply concerned that the amount of outstanding bills at the end of 2013 will amount to approximately EUR 20 billion within Cohesion policy, creating a large deficit that will haver to 2014); emphasises the fact that cutting the level of payments for 2014 would also lead to a strong increase in the level of RALs by the end of next year while, dependingbe deducted from and consequently reduce the level of payment appropriations available for the completion of current as well as the start onf the leftovers from the 2007-2013 period, both in terms of overall RALs and unpnew programmes in 2014; underlines that the recurrent shortages of payment appropriations have been the maidn claims, some extra payments will still need to be made available to clear pre-2014 commitmentsause of the unprecedentedly high level of RALs especially in the last years of the 2007 - 2013 MFF;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 52 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Decides to restore the DB in commitments and payments for all budget lines cut by the Council under this heading , and to go above DB in commitment appropriations for a number of lines, mostly in line with Letter of amendment No 1/2014 – providing allocation from the Structural Funds to Cyprus for a total amount of EUR 100 million in current prices for 2014, and to reinforce the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived , by allocating to the actions promoting social cohesion and alleviating the worst forms of poverty in the Union, a total commitment appropriation of EUR 500 million;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 54 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Recalls the poverty reduction target of at least 20 million of the number of persons at risk of poverty and social exclusion set through the Europe 2020 strategy; recalls furthermore the political agreement on the MFF 2014-2020, through which it was agreed that provision be made for an additional increase of up to EUR 1 billion (on top of the EUR 2.5 billion already agreed) for the whole period 2014-2020 for the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived; decides therefore to reinforce this fund, by allocating to the actions promoting social cohesion and alleviating the worst forms of poverty in the Union, a total commitment appropriation of EUR 500 million;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 56 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
37. Welcomes the agreement on the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) reached in the framework of the MFF 2014-2020 negotiations; considers that an adequate level of funding is necessary to ensure its timely launchingmeet the unprecedented high levels of youth unemployment; underlines the importance of actions through this instrument to be launched as soon as possible; approves, therefore, the frontloading and the back-loading of appropriations for the YEI, as proposed by the Commission; reiterates, however, that additional appropriations will be needed as of 2016 to ensure its effectiveness and sustainability; approves at the same time the corresponding back- loading of the European Territorial Cooperation, as proposed by the European Commission;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 58 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Approves the creation of new dedicated budget lines for the technical assistance for all five Structural Funds with a token entry (p.m.) and corresponding budget remarks, alongside with the existing budget lines, in order to comply with the Member States' requests, as indicated in the Commission's Letter of amendment No 1/2014 to the draft general budget 2014; expects that this will improve the implementation of the new programmes at Member States level;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 65 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. NoteRegrets the cuts to this heading already proposed by the Commission in the draft budget; regrets the fact that the Council cuts further down its appropriations both in commitments by EUR 5,2 million (-0,24 % compared to the DB) and in payments by EUR 10 million (-0,60 % compared to the DB);
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 70 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
49. Considers the cuts by Council to Parliament's priority lines unacceptable and proposes to restore DB on the lines decreased by the Council and to even go above DB in commitment appropriations for some lines of strategic importance for EU's external relations to a total of EUR 233 million (Humanitarian Aid, European Neighbourhood Instrument, Development Cooperation Instrument, Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, Instrument for Stability and the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights); calls in this context for increasing the appropriations for geographic and thematic areas covered by the Development Cooperation Instrument, in view of getting closer to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 76 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
52. Proposes the mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument for EUR 50 million in order to finance the real needs for the Union's contribution to the Middle East peace process; reiterates, therefore, its support for long term programming and sufficient funding for assistance to United Nations Relief and Works Agency, Palestine and the Peace process; suggests to put the EUR 50 million of additional appropriations in reserve pending an assessment from the Commission of the sound management of the aid by the Palestinian authorities and the measures takenhighlights the importance of endowing UNRWA with the necessary means to enable them to provide the essential services for which UNRWA has been mandated by the UN General Assembly, and to safeguard the safety and livelihood of refugees in the flight against corruptof the instability in the region;
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 86 #

2013/2145(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
58. Is concerned, furthermore, with the arbitrary cuts in the administrative and support lines proposed by the Council, which would be detrimental to the successful start-up of the new programmes as well as to the smooth conclusion of the 2007-2013 MFF programmes;deleted (and moved to para 7 a (new))
2013/10/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the future of Europe lies with its young peoplecapacity to unleash young people´s potential;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas existing tools at EU level canhas to be further developed to deal with the challenges the new generation faces; whereas the EU Strategy for Youth is a comprehensive framework and the Member States must take full advantage of it;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 25 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas the crisis in the EU may lead to increased poverty and social exclusion; whereas the impact of the crisis on young people is leadinghindering young people´s capacity to lead an autonomous life and in extreme cases to malnutrition or mental health problems;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 46 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the structured dialogue should be considered as a first step towards the establishment of an effective and fruitful dialogue among young people, youth organizations and EU and national institutions that has to be continuously improved and developed;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Council to further increase the focus on young people by considering young people as a mainstreamed youth priority in all EU programmes under the future MFF;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of the Structured Dialogue; calls on the Commission and Member States to further develop the concept and to ensure a meaningful and consistent follow-up of the recommendations young people prepare with their ministerial and institutional counterparts: furthermore, calls on the Commission and Member States to reach out to the greatest possible number of young people and youth organisations at both local and regional level;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 58 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the development of clear and user-friendly indicators regarding the situation of young people and youth policy can be further improved, especially concerning the autonomy and the participation of young people;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 80 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Member States to incorporatefurther invest in quality vocational training and orientation workshops in educationand increase its connection with other educational pathways in a lifelong learning prospective;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 114 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the new EU initiative for a Youth Guarantee scheme; calls on the Member States to fully exploit ithe opportunities offered under the new youth employment fund made available in the new MFF;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 132 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that fiscal consolidation should not be implemented in a way that affects jobs for young people; calls on the Member States to provide more incentives for supporting youth employabilityquality employment for young people, such as reliefs on taxes and social contributions;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 161 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Stresses the importance of youth organisations as the main channel for participation of young people and calls on the Commission and Member States to secure financial support for youth work, especially for youth organizations;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 162 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Considers the possibility for young people to live an autonomous life as the overriding priority that the youth strategy should address in the forthcoming period; for this reason, calls on the commission and Member States to focus cooperation in the youth field on youth autonomy and the participation of all young people in society;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 166 #

2013/2073(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. EmphasisUnderlines the importance of eliminating all kinds of discrimination and bullying among young people, such as discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
- Having regard to the European Quality Charter of Internships and Apprenticeships developed by the European Youth Forum together with social partners and other stakeholders
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 36 #

2013/2045(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Is strongly concerned at the budget cuts by Member States in the field of education, training and youth, and recalls that budget allocations to education and training should be perceived as a necessary and invaluable investment for the future and therefore proposes to the member states to deduct investments in education and training from the national deficit calculation;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 48 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. Whereas the International Labour Organization recommended a budget of €21 billion, equating to 0.5% of Eurozone spending, to fully implement a youth guarantee in the EU;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 55 #

2013/2045(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for an increased use of dual education systems which combine theoretical and practical teaching; highlights the importance of VET inenhancing the quality in VET with the aim of strikinge the right balance between education and labour market demand; considers that the promotion of VET should not be done at the expense of higher education; emphasises the importance of improving quality standards and accessibility in higher education;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 66 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. Whereas young people have the right to quality-employment according to their skills and that quality-employment is fundamental to the dignity and autonomy of Europe's youth;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 75 #

2013/2045(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and Member States to further improve the transparency and recognition of qualifications within the Union, in particular through the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training, Europass and the European Qualifications Framework and to give full implementation to the Council Recommendation on the validation on non formal and informal education;
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 79 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas productive and sustainable investments in areas such as education and training and research and development, are key for a sustainable exit for the crisis but also to consolidate the EU economy in a path of competitiveness, productivity and sustainability; whereas deficit targets should exclude investments in these areas;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 84 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas young people in the EU are being forced to migrate to find a job opportunity: phenomenon that, if not properly guided, risks to lead to brain drain and to increased regional disparities;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 84 #

2013/2045(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Youth Guarantee Scheme; calls on Member States to commit themselves to implementing the scheme in an efficient and timely manner; highlights the need for sufficient funding for the initiative through the European Social Fund and other EU structural funds and to create partnerships among public employment services and educational institutions as a way to support young people immediately after they have left education; .
2013/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 88 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. whereas youth employment measures needs to be integrated in a consistent and future and investment oriented macroeconomic strategy that create the condition for the creation of sustainable and 21st century jobs as well as an effective transition from education to employment
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 101 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the policy measures implemented by Member States need to be diversified and should tackle all potential obstacles in young people's pathway to sustainable and decent employment, paying particular attention to vulnerable groups that are more likely to suffer from multiple disadvantages;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 126 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the involvement of all relevant stakeholders, including training and education providers, individual employers, public and private employment services, social partners, third-sector organisations, including youth organizations, and health and other authorities, is essential for the successful implementation and monitoring of a variety of measures fostering youth employment and employability in an integrated fashion; emphasises that measures must be flexible so as to meet the continuously evolving needs on the labour market;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 142 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the particularly difficult situation in certain regions where the level of unemployment among young people is above 25 %; welcomes the fact that EU support for youth employment will be further boosted through the proposed EU Youth Employment Initiative, with a budget of EUR 6 billio and the potential of the proposed EU Youth Employment Initiative to boost youth employment in Europe; Consequentially considers insufficient the EUR 6 billion currently foreseen over the seven- year period 2014- 2020; and calls the Council of the EU to significantly increase the financial dotation of the initiative, also following the figures recommended by the ILO;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 163 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the decision of the EPSCO Council on 28 February 2013 to agree on a Council recommendation on implementing a Youth Guarantee; recommends extending eligibility to graduates aged underp to 30; stresses that the success of this measure will be highly dependent on other factors, e.g. the infrastructure and capacity of public and strengthened private employment services, the availability of student places, the provision of training and, apprentic, including quality apprenticeships and traineeships, and the transferability and implementation of successful experiences from other Member States; stresses that the Youth Guarantee must be integrated within the broader framework of active labour market policies while ensuring high quality standards;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 175 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the Member States to develop clear quality standards and indicators regarding the development of youth guarantee schemes as well as to boost their support for enterprises, cooperatives and third-sector organisations wishing to participate in Youth Guarantee schemes in close cooperation with public and private employment services, including through tax incentives, subsidies for fixed employment costs, and the possibility of accessing funding for on-site training, which will support enterprises in providing high-quality sustainable employment and training offers, and will represent an investment in young people's potential in an effective and targeted way;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 228 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to support self-employment among young people by creating facilities and preferential conditions for starting up their own businesses, through, e.g., cutting red tape and introducing favourable tax policies as well as easing access to financial credit and efficient counselling and mentoring facilities;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 260 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to ensure high-quality frameworks for traineeships with clear mentions of rights and responsibilities for the interns, backed up by financial support and mandatory monitoring, as well as a common quality standard for traineeships and work placements; stresses that active promotion and awareness-raising in respect of such programmes is needed among entrepreneurs; ; It also calls on Member States to ensure that traineeships are properly remunerated according to collective agreements and minimum wage legislations;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 268 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the European Commission to develop by the end of 2013 a clear proposal for a quality framework for traineeships with precise quality criteria as indicated in the EC proposal setting a Second-stage consultation of the social partners at European level concerning a Quality Framework on Traineeships (COM(2012)0728)
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 287 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Encourages the Member States to fosterensure the mobility of young workers by means of further progress towards the mutual recognition of qualifications and skills and enhanced coordination of national social security systems, especially as regards pension systemportability of pension rights and unemployment benefits, as well as by continuing to invest substantially in language learning;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 292 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the need to introduce reforms to EURES with the aim of proactively matching jobseekers and job-changers to existing vacancies, and where necessary, to reform public employment services so as to better target their activities and approaches on young people; stresses thatCalls on Member States to continue in the process of reform and development of effective public employment services so as to better target their activities and approaches on young people as a fundamental component of any youth guarantee strategy; stresses also the need to introduce reforms to EURES with the aim of proactively matching jobseekers and job-changers to existing vacancies as well as raising of awareness of EURES is needed so as to increase its visibility and availability, as a career advice system that supports students in becoming more aware of their aspirations and capabilities, as well as of existing job opportunities;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 298 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. In the absence of specific figures on youth migration flows, calls on Member States to create mechanisms of research, monitoring and evaluation of such mobility that can be transferred to EURES to better address such phenomena;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 299 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Stresses also the importance of sensibilizing more young people on the use of the counselling offered in the framework of the Public employment services, strengthen partnerships with schools and universities as well as to work towards a better integration with the EURES network;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 325 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses the need to invest in the creation of stable and quality greens jobs as the way to allow young people to have a decent life; furthermore it asks the Commission and the Member States to mobilise all available funds to stimulate investments particularly in green jobs with a view to combating the unacceptably high rate of youth unemployment
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 329 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the Commission to consider social parameters in equal footing to economic ones in the context of the European Semester. This is particularly important in the case of youth unemployment which require close monitoring and coordinated actions in all the Member States and at EU level
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 330 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Calls on the Commission to exclude investments in areas such as education, training and research and development from deficit targets, since they are key for a sustainable exit for the crisis but also to consolidate the EU economy in a path of competitiveness and sustainable productivity;
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 331 #

2013/2045(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Requests the European Commission, in cooperation with Member States, to investigate the costs of the introduction of youth guarantee schemes at national and regional level. Furthermore requests the European commission to support regions and member states wishing to introduce such framework
2013/05/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 8 #

2013/2042(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Asks the institutions to improve the existing provisions for regions of certain Member States which are particularly suffering from the financial crisis, in order to further improve their capacity to absorb structural and cohesion funds and prevent the anticipated huge decommitments;
2013/06/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas accessible, flexible and high quality education and training have a crucial impact on the personal development of young peoplelearners, also promoting their active citizenship and wellbeing;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 30 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas school bullying undermines young people's well-being, and leads to under-achievement and early-school leaving;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas it is necessary to aspire towards quality education and individual development and to examine closely future trends in labour market needs in order to adapt and modernise curriculaeducational and training curricula, lifelong learning strategies and to offer the right skills for the right jobs;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 48 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Considers the role of education as much broader than just fulfilling the economic targets of European and national strategies. In this view, reaffirms the primary mission of education to prepare individuals for life as well as for being active citizens in increasingly complex societies;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 68 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Urges Member States to adopt legislation prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or belief and age in the area of education, and to work in the Council to promptly adopt the horizontal anti-discrimination directive which is key to guarantee genuine equality and combat bias and discrimination, including at school;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 77 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on Member States to promote anti-bullying policies to reduce early school-leaving and ensure genuine access to education for all;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 79 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a recognition and involvement of youth and civil society organisations in the design and implementation of lifelong learning strategies; also highlights their role as complementary educational providers for non-formal and informal learning and volunteering, helping young people to attain opportunities, contributing to learners and young people development of both transversal skills and individual personal competences, such as critical thinking, sense of initiative, information processing and problem solving, team work and communication, and self-confidence and leadership;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 84 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls for learners and their organisations to be involved in decision- making processes concerning education, and that learning should be based on a structured dialogue with learners in the tailoring of curricula and methods fostering a lifelong learning approach;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 110 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9 c. Welcomes the renewed focus on achieving the automatic recognition of comparable academic degrees and its objective of placing all the students on an equal footing, irrespective of their qualification's place of origin and in this view calls on member states to increase their efforts inn this regard;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 114 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Member States to invest in early labour marke full use of the European Youth Guaranteet activation mechanisms for young people, and to implement the European Youth Guarantee and to work with regions in ensuring that the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) will be truly complementary and additional to existing regional and national actions to combat youth unemployment, and recalls that these types of temporary employment should act as stepping stones towards permanent work;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 126 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights that strong partnerships draw on synergies between financial and human resources and contribute to sharing the cost of lifelong learning which is particularly important in times of austerity, and recalls that partnerships also have a positive impact on education and training by contributing to improving their quality and accessibility, while the integrity and independence of education institutions remain untouched;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 135 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Considers the introduction or raise of tuition fees and student taxation as a further barrier to the equal access to education for all that should be avoided, especially in times of crisis;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 146 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Notes the importance of recognizing education as a human right, that everyone must have an access to, aiming at the personal and societal development and at acquiring skills for life;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 148 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Encourages the Member States to promote cooperation and synergies in the field of lifelong learning, in particular to widen access to learning and to design, adapt and modernise the curricula of educational institutions in order to fulfil young people's aspirations and to address the new challenges of the contemporary world;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 165 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Highlights the importance of individualised learning pathways in order to help people to update and upgrade their productive, social and economical skills throughout their lives;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 175 #

2013/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Considers the need to widen access to learning as a key priority for the Union, with a clear focus on those who do not have a sufficient level of basic skills; encourages the Member States to introduce specific measures in the form of financial support to people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to ensure for everybody the possibility to reach the highest level of education and also to ensure that learners´ needs and welfare are met;
2013/07/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a Acknowledges the difficulty in defining general guidelines on the budget 2014 while there is much uncertainty as to the level of 2014 commitment ceiling; underlines that it could range from 143.8 billions in 2014 prices - if the MFF 14-20 were to be agreed on the basis of European Council's negotiating box dated 23.11.2012- to EUR 155.5 billions in 2014 prices in case of prolongation of the 2013 ceiling;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 23 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Title and paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that budgeting a realisticsufficient level of payments at the beginning of the budgetary cycle would avoids unnecessary complications during the implementation of the budget, as witnessed in particular with the 2012 budget;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that, due to the intransigent position of the Council in the negotiations, the overall level of payments set in the 2013 budget is more than EUR 5 billion lower than the Commission’s estimates for payment needs in the draft budget; isunderlines that the Commission's proposal was based on a revision downwards of the 2013 forecasts provided by Member states themselves and on the assumption that all payment claims to be received in 2012 would be paid out of budget 2012; is therefore extremely worried about the level of payments in the 2013 budget and believeknows that this level of appropriations will be insufficient to cover actual payment needs in 2013;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Attaches the greatest political importance to the joint statements signed by Parliament, the Council and the Commission at their highest political level in December 2012, which are an integral part of the agreement between the two arms of the budgetary authority on the 2013 budget and according to which the necessary additional resources will be provided by Member States next yearpayment appropriations shall be provided to the EU budget in 2013 in order for the Union to be able to pay its bills and preserve its institutionpolitical credibility and its solvability;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 37 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that, in line with the provisions of the joint statement on payments 2012, the Commission shall present at an early stage in 2013 a draft amending budget devoted to the sole purpose of covering the suspended claims from 2012, amounting to EUR 2.9 billion, and other pending legal obligations, without prejudice to the proper implementation of the 2013 budget; recalls that in November and December 2012 additional payment requests under shared management for an overall amount of around EUR 16 billion were submitted to the Commission, which will need to be paid out in 2013; therefore urges the Commission to submit this draft amending budget already during the first trimester ofby the end of March 2013, in order to avoid any interference with the budget 2014 procedure;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 41 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Further calls on the Commission and the Council to work constructively, together with Parliament, to avoid any repetition of this situation in future budget cycles by improving forecasting accuracy and agreeing on realistic and sufficient budget estimates;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 44 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Urges also that an inter- institutional working group on payments be set up as soon as possible, in which the two arms of the budgetary authority should present joint conclusions on how to proceed; believes in particular that this working group should address as a matter of priority the question of the gap between forecasts provided by Member states authorities for shared management expenditures and the level of payment appropriations that the Council is collectively imposing in the course of the budget negotiations.
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 46 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned about the high level of unused appropriations (RALs) accumulated at the end of the year 2012Even though the implementation of the payment appropriations was more than 99% percent in 2012, the RALs (reste à liquider) increased by EUR 10 billion up to reach EUR 217 billion at the end of the year 2012; fears that the level of RAL might even be higher by the end of 2013; warns against any temptation to apply too rigorously the automatic de commitment rule as a way to solve the RAL; underlines that this would run counter to the Growth and Jobs Compact agreed in the 2012 June European Council; proposes to organise once again this year inter-institutional meetings on the difference between commitment and payment appropriations, to establish a dialogue with the Commission in order to fully clarify the composition of RAL; insists that the Council refrain from deciding a priori the level of payments, without taking account of actual needs and legal obligations; notes further that accruing RAL actually undermines a transparent EU budget in which the relation between commitments and payments in any specific budgetary year is clearly visible;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 53 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that 2014 is a year of transition between two multiannual financial frameworks and expects the Commission to accompany its financial programming for 2014 with a thorough and realistic assessment of the level of appropriations, keeping in mind that even if the multiannual financial programme has a slower path of implementation in a starting year than at the end and that consequently, the level of payments needs is usually lower at the beginning of a multiannual financial period than at the end, the question of the RAL at the end of 2013 will have to be addressed as a matter of urgency;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 54 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Urges the EC , when adopting its draft budget 2014, to provide clear and factual evidence on the link between the level of appropriations it proposes and the implementation of the Growth and Jobs Compact adopted by the 2012 June European Council
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 61 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that 2014 is scheduled to be the first year of implementation of the new MFF and is therefore important for the successful start of the new programming period; is of the opinion that the priority of the European budget in 2014 should thus be to suinvesta in economic growth and strengthen the efficiency of the administrationfight against unemployment , particularly youth unemployment;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 80 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Invites the European Commission when presenting its Draft Budget 2014 to properly address the role of the EU budget in the European Semester process; calls , in particular, on the EC, to provide factual and concrete data on how its proposed Draft EU budget can actually play a triggering, catalytic, synergetic and complementary role to investments at local, regional and national levels to implement the priorities agreed in the frame of the European semester;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 93 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls, in this regard, that the EU 2020 strategy should be at the heart of the next MFF (2014-2020) and invites the Commission to clearly prioritise it already in 2014 and to place emphasis on spending for SMEs, research, development and innovation, renewable energy, sustainable development, social cohesion and skills
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 100 #

2013/2010(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Deplores the Council’s usual horizontal cuts and warns it against the temptation to again make use of such artificial cuts; will pay particular attention to ensure a sufficient level of payments for policies and programmes fostering growth and competitiveness and external policies;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 105 #

2013/2010(BUD)

23. Takes note of the letter dated 7 January 2013 from the Commissioner for Budgets and Financial Programming confirming that 2014 will be the second year in which the Commission will reduce its staffing levels by another 1 %, meaning that any new tasks will be met through available (and decreasing) human resources and by counting on the simplification of delivery modes, as proposed in the new generation programmes; takes note of the Commission’s call on all other institutions to introduce a nominal freeze at 2013 level of all non-salary related expenditure; iIntends to continue a close examination of the Commission’s intention of reducing by 2018 the staffing level in EU institutions and bodies by 5 % as compared with 2013, and recalls that this is to be seen as an overall goal; recalls that any change to the establishment plan has a direct impact on the budget and should in no way compromise the budgetary prerogatives of the Committee on Budgets and of the European Parliamentnotes the adverse impact such measures may have on the swift, regular and effective implementation of EU actions and programmes; considers that any short-term or long-term reductvision in staff should be based on a prior impact assessment and should take full account of, inter alia, the Union’s legal obligations and, labour rights, the institutions’ new competences and increased tasks arising from the Treaties;
2013/02/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 123 #

2013/0152(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point C – introductory part
C. Asia and Latin America: EUR 3 6004 205 000 000, broken down into the following indicative sub-ceilings:
2013/10/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 125 #

2013/0152(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point C – point i
(i) Latin America: EUR 2 150755 000 000;
2013/10/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2013/0087(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1– paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The adjustment rate shall be revised on the basis of a new Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council, once the Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 and the Inter-institutional agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management have been finally adopted.
2013/04/30
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 15 #

2013/0087(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1– paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The adjustment rate shall be revised by the budget authority in the framework of the adoption of Budget 2014 on the basis, inter alia, of the Amending letter to the Draft General Budget 2014 by which the Commission provides updated estimates of the need for market related expenditure and direct payments.
2013/04/30
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 1 #

2013/0000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the agreement on the new multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2014 to 2020 has still not been reached and, therefore, the ceiling for Heading 5 for the EU’s budget in 2014 has not yet been established, while the ceiling for Heading 5 in 2013 is EUR 9 181 million in current prices12, and the same ceilingis ceiling, after the annual technical adjustment3, would be extended for 2014, should an agreement on the next MFF not be achieved in due time;
2013/01/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 22 #

2013/0000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the continuation of structural and organisational reforms, without sacrificing legislative excellence and the quality of working conditions, and supports organisational innovation to help improve Parliament’s efficiency and the Members’ quality of working conditions in 2014 and subsequent years, including, but not limited to, more efficient structuring of Parliament’s working rhythm, ‘demand- driven’ translation and interpretation services (without endangering the principle of multilingualism), optimal logistical solutions for Members and their assistants, savings in driving services and canteen costs, further upgrading of in-house research assistance, and developing a paperless Parliament and e-meetings;
2013/01/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 26 #

2013/0000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls for the implementation of lean management methods in Parliament so as to reduce administrative burdens which would save time and money to the institution.
2013/01/10
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2012/2308(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Asks the Administration for an analysisto present up- to-date figures and information ofn the savings that could be made if Parliament had only onefinancial impact of the multiple seat arrangement, detailing the costs of each place of work; asks that, in order to identify savings for greater efficiency, this should include not only structural costs (buildings, maintenance, security, insurance, energy, environmental impact, travel, logistics, restaurants, etc.) but also ancillary costs;
2013/07/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2012/2308(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the relevant services of the European Parliament to make an assessment of the agreement between the authorities in Luxembourg and the European Parliament, especially on the provisions related to the number of staff to be present in Luxembourg, taking into account Parliament's needs; considers that this assessment should include an analysis and comparisons on the most cost-efficient location for Parliament's services, as Parliament might benefit from having some of these outsourced from its' main location;
2013/07/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2012/2308(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Agrees that Parliament would be more effective and cost-efficient if it were located in a single place; resolves, therefore, to propose Treaty changes under Article 48 of the TEU; underlines however, given its' historical importance as a symbol of peace and reconciliation in Europe, that a reasonable adequate and viable alternative solution for the current seat in Strasbourg must be sought.
2013/07/17
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2012/2307(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the "draft package" agreed, after difficult negotiations, by Parliament and Council during the Trilogue of 29 November 2012 consists of three elements: the Amending Budget No 6/2012 for EUR 6 billion, partially covering the shortage of payments inup to 31st October 2012, the Union Budget for the year 2013 set to a level of EUR 150 898,391 million and EUR 132 836,988 million, respectively in commitment and payment appropriations and three joint statements ensuring that the actual payment needs in 2012 and 2013 will be duly covered;
2012/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2012/2307(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomesNotes that the overall level of commitments appropriations agreed, which represents an increase of EUR 1,1 billion compared to the original reading of the Council; is, but a slight decrease compared to the Commission's draft budget ; is however pleased that the biggest part of its political priorities is secured in next year's budget, with particular emphasis on the proper implementation of the EU commitment for growth and jobs, as identified in the Europe 2020 strategy;
2012/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 13 #

2012/2307(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the overall level of payment appropriations agreed for 2013 decreases by 2,15 % compared to Budget 2012 as finally executed;
2012/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2012/2307(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that, due to the intransigent position of the Council in the negotiations, the overall level of payments set is EUR 5 billion lower than the Commission's estimates for payment needs in their draft budget for 2013; is concerned that this level of appropriations will be insufficient to cover the actual payments needs of next year; i and to swiftly implement the "growth and jobs "convinced, however, that the cost of a non agreement would imply much mmpact agreed by the European Council in June 2012; requests the Commission to provide monthly reports to Parliament and Council on the evolution of Member States' ( breakdown per Member State and per fund) payment claims fore serious consequences and a much more negative impact on the implementation of the Union actions and programmes; tructural funds, cohesion fund ,rural development and fisheries funds from 31 October 2012 onwards; calls for an interinstitutional working group on payments to be set up, where the two arms of the budgetary authority should present joint conclusions on how to proceed;
2012/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 24 #

2012/2307(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Reaffirms its view that, in the meantime, the Commission should explore the possibility of excluding, in a spirit of solidarity and consistency, Member States' gross GNI-based contributions to the Union Budget from the calculation of the structural deficit as defined in the 'two-pack' and in the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union;
2012/12/07
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2012/2296(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. In the light of the latest data on sales volumes, calls on the Commission to reviewensure there its partial and sometimes contradictory goals, in orderrapid progress implementing the action plan to focus primarily on market recovery and employment growth;: (a) Stimulating investment in advanced technologies and innovation for clean and safer vehicles (b) Improving market conditions (c) Supporting industry in accessing the global market (d) Investment in skills and training
2013/07/16
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 21 #

2012/2296(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that binding emissions targets should not be set before 2017, since the impact assessment has not yet been fully evaluated; calls on the Commission to abandon legislating on how to meet emissions targets and other partial goals, in order not to limit the diversity of products or private research activity;deleted
2013/07/16
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 27 #

2012/2296(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recognises the value of providing industry with long-lead times for regulations and thereby to establish by 2017 a target for new car CO2 emissions within the range of 68-78g/km in line with the recent Committee recommendations on the cars and CO2 regulations.
2013/07/16
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 32 #

2012/2296(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Proposes to extendreinforce European Investment Bank tools to the development of alternative fuels infrastructure and production re more sustainable and competitive European car industry and to the deployment of an alternative fuels infrastructuringe;
2013/07/16
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 39 #

2012/2296(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Calls on the Commission to devise, without delay, a clear and concrete roadmap for ensure progress withe implementation of the Action Plan. Such a roadmap should include in particular: is overseen by the High Level Group and in particular to ensure that effective use is made of all financial tools available on the EU level aiming at re- launching the automotive sector.
2013/07/16
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 40 #

2012/2296(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 1
– the immediate launch of both ex-ante impact assessment on proposed legislation and ex-post assessment of adopted legislation to ensure competitiveness proofing,deleted
2013/07/16
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 44 #

2012/2296(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 2
– a study on the cumulative impact of relevant EU legislation on the automotive industry and the price of an average car, as the proposed measures might result in a price increase of several thousand euros for the customer,deleted
2013/07/16
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 47 #

2012/2296(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 3
– the immediate establishment of a CARS 2020 High Level Group as an advisory body with an active role in implementing the Action Plan.deleted
2013/07/16
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 50 #

2012/2296(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to take into account the European framework for managing restructuring in a social responsible way as demanded by the European Parliament on its Resolution from January 15 on the "information and consultation of workers, anticipation and management of restructuring", boosting the anticipation of the change and the social dialogue, informing and consulting employees in all the process.
2013/07/16
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 52 #

2012/2296(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Reminds the Commission that enough funding shall be allocated to this action plan for the automotive sector to support their research and innovation activities and the creation of new quality jobs.
2013/07/16
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 2 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that its priorities for the 2013 budget, as detailed in its above-mentioned resolution of 4 July 2012 on the mandate for the trilogue, consist in support for growth, competitiveness and employment, particularly for SMEs and youth; points out once again that the Commission's draft budget (DB) reflects Parliament's priorities as regards the programmes and initiatives to be reinforced towards these objectives;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that EU transport policy is key to achieving the priority of sustainable growth of the Europe 2020 Strategy and, facilitating the functioning of the EU internal market, boosting the quality of services and increasing territorial cohesion;
2012/07/26
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 6 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Reminds fiscal consolidation efforts undertaken by most Member States in national budgets; considers that the draft budget strikes an appropriate and reasonable balance between the fiscal austerities on the one side and need to implement EU programmes and deliver EU added value on the other one; emphasises that such efforts must not curb the added value of these programmes, as they are designed to stimulate economic growth;
2012/07/26
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 7 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Council to ensure that the necessary budgetary resources are made available to cover outstanding payments;
2012/07/26
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 9 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the TEN-T programme, through investment in high European added value infrastructures, is essential to raise the competitiveness of the EU as a whole, and to boost territorial cohesion and economic growth, by creating the missing infrastructure and removing bottlenecks within the internal market; and highlights that infrastructure projects also directly contribute to growth by stimulating employment during the building phase; underlines the role of the TEN-T programme for meeting the adaptation to climate change goal by ensuring the future sustainability of the EU transport networks; calls for adequate funding of the TEN-T Executive Agency to be able to cope with preparatory work for the implementation of the Connecting Europe Facility.
2012/07/26
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 10 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Is fully aware of the severe difficulties arising from the state of the national economies and of the need for a responsible and realistic reading; cannot accept, however, the approach according to which the EU budget is made the source for possible savings with the same proportion and logic applied to the national budgets, given their substantial difference in nature, objectives and structure; highlights that decreasing EU resources will surely result in a lack of investments and liquidity in the Member States, thus aggravating the problems they are facing;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the EU budget is to be seen instead as a complementary instrument of support for the Member States' economies, capable of concentrating initiatives and investments in areas strategic for growth and jobs and of bringing an actual added value leverage effect in sectors overcoming national boundaries; highlights that such a role is legitimised by the same Member States, who, together with Parliament, are responsible for the decisions from which most of the EU law stems;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that 2013 is the last year of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF), which makes it of the utmost importance to reach a balance between commitments undertaken so far and payments deriving from them that need to be honoured, the institutional credibility of the EU being at stake as well as possible legal consequences for the Commission in case of missing reimbursement of legitimate payment claims;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 33 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Due to the recent years' experience, does not deem the declaration of payments proposed by the Council in its reading as a sufficient guarantee that an adequate level of payments will eventually be made available for all headings; takes the general approach, therefore, of restoring, at the level of DB payments cut by Council in all headings and to increase payment appropriations over DB on a selected number of lines characterised by high levels of implementation within each heading, in particular Headings 1a and 4, to cover the actual needs of the corresponding programmes, as identified by the Commissionfew lines;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 38 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Regrets that the Council departed substantially (all in all by EUR 2,15 billion), as regards commitments, from the financial programming figures, which result from a joint decision with Parliament at the beginning of the programming period, as well as that Council completely disregarded Parliament's priorities, as expressed in Parliament's mandate for the trilogue; recalls that Parliament's reading is based instead upon, and coherent with, these benchmarks from that mandate;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 40 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Is of the opinion that the answer to the crisis must be more Europe and not less Europe, in order to restart investments and help rebuild confidence in the economy; having already criticised the proposed freezing in commitment appropriations at the level of the expected inflation rate in the DB, cannotregrets the modest level of commitment appropriations in the DB adopted by the Commission as underlined in the the Parliament's resolution of 4 July 2012 on the mandate for trilogue; cannot therefore accept Council's decision to reduce them further down to 1,27% compared to budget 2012; recalls that commitments reflect EU political priorities and should be set having in mind a long term perspective where the economic downturn might be over; therefore takes the view that, as a general principle, commitments should be restored at the DB level; intends, however, tointends to slightly increase commitment appropriations above the DB on a selected number offew budget lines directly related to the delivery of the Europe 2020 priorities and in line with traditional Parliament's priorities;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 43 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Makes clear that if a sufficient level of appropriations in payments and commitments will not be found, the Parliament is ready not to accept an agreement with the Council on the budget 2013;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 46 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Deplores that, although this is the key heading for the delivery of the Europe 2020 objectives, Heading 1a bears practically the totality of the Council's cuts in commitments (-2,9% compared to DB) in Heading 1 and is the most affected as regards decreases in payments (-EUR 1,9 billion or -14% compared to DB); decides to undo almost all cuts by Council and to reinforcslightly increase above DB in commitment and payments only a selected number of lines directly linked to the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy and characterised by high levels of implementation and strong absorption capacity;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 47 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. In particular, highlights that the strong cuts affectingStrongly regrets that, instead of increasing appropriations for the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) programmes are, Council decided to cut the Commission's proposal on corresponding budget lines, which is in clear contradiction with the recent European Council's decision to create a «Compact for growth» supporting, among others, research and development, innovation and employment; recalls the very good performances of these programmes, for which Commission reports accelerated implementation in 2012 compared to last year;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 65 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Rejects the cuts introduced by the Council on Heading 1b, which would lead to a much more serious shortage in payments than already expected and would impede the correct execution of projects during the last year of the programming periodreimbursement for already spent resources to the beneficiary member states and regions; points out again that this heading is responsible for two thirds of the current outstanding commitments and that cutting the level of payments for 2013 would also lead to a strong increase in the level of RAL by the end of next year; asks therefore the Commission to present an analysis on the situation of RAL and a sound strategy how the level of RAL should be reduced; calls on the Commission to provide Parliament with information on a monthly basis on the breakdown per Members State and Fund of the claims submitted for reimbursement;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 68 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Does not consider the Council's declaration asking the Commission to submit a draft amending budget in case of insufficient payments under Heading 1b as a sufficient guarantee that an adequate level of payments will be made available in 2013, given that similar commitments have been already undertaken and disregarded by the Council in the past two years; asks the Council Presidency to make a public statement and explain the discrepancy between the Council's reading on payments and the actual needs of Members States, as expressed in their estimates;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 71 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. UrgeCompels the Council to agree on Draft amending budget XX/2012 presented by the Commission with the aim to compensate the shortage of payment appropriations this year and to avoid blocking the execution of running projects at the end of the programming period; gives mandate to its delegation in the framework of the negotiations with the Council, should the Council not be ready to approve in full the DAB, to possibly increase payment appropriations by the amount rejected by Council, distributing it pro rata between all the operational lines of Heading 1b;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 74 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Considers that the Commission's estimates of budgetary needs are more realistic than the Council's proposalforecast figures, in particular in the light of forthcoming payments and considering the current economic uncertainty; restores therefore Council's cuts under this Heading to a level of EUR 60 307,51 million, which is 0,6% above the 2012 budget;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 76 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Rejects the increase of the so-called negative expenditure line (clearance of accounts) as this appears to be set artificially high of Heading 2 appropriations and partly restores Commission's proposal, allowing a more realistic approach; considers, however, that Member States may be in a better position to evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of their national supervision and control systems in the area of agricultural policy;deleted
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 81 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Maintains the budget allocation dedicated to the Food Distribution Programme for the Most Deprived Persons in the EU that supports 18 million people with problems of malnutrition within the Union; welcomes the effort made by the Commission in finding a political and legal solution to continue with the programme in 2013; hopes that a solution for the continuation of the programme during the next MFF period will be found;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 86 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Provides for a continued support on a commensurate level for the LIFE+ programme, which gives priority solely to environment and climate action projects; recalls again that environmental problems and their solutions do not recognise national borders, thus dealing with it at EU level is self-evident; in this respect, calls on the Member States to significantly improve their implementation of EU environmental legislation;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 95 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. Stresses that measures aimed at combating gender violence must be sufficiently funded; eEmphasises the important role that the programme for preventing and combating all forms of violence (DAPHNE) has played in eliminating violence against women and girls in the , and therefore increases its payment appropriations above the level of the DBEU;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 99 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
41. Cannot accept Council cuts on agencies under Heading 3a, which represent a decrease by EUR 2,8 million in both CA and PA, as agencies represent 18% of the overall appropriations under Heading 3a and the Council cuts would have a disproportionate impact on this heading; intends, therefore, to restore the proposed DB, which seems to establish a balanced equilibrium level;deleted
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 103 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Reiterates that fostering youth employment and activitya sense of active citizenship, solidarity and tolerance among young Europeans are essential for Europe to be able to exploit the talents of the best-educated generation in history; has therefore decided to increase funding for the Youth in Action programme compared to DB, especially considering the sound implementation of the programme for many years running;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 105 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
45. Supports the continuation of the successful preparatory action «European partnerships on sport», considering the novel competences bestowed upon the Union by the Lisbon Treaty in the field of sports, with a particular focus on grassroots and mass sport, promoting fairness in sporting competitions by fighting against match-fixing and protecting the physical and moral integrity of sportsmen and sportswomen;deleted
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 106 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Highlights that cuts in payments brought by Council to Heading 4 (-EUR 1 billion or -14,1% as compared to DB) represent approximately 20% of the overall cuts across all headings; considers that such a massive reduction would impede the Union to respect the commitments to which it has committed itself on the world scene; notes that the Commission's proposal was only slightly above the level of the 2012 budget and already substantially reduced compared to the financial programming; therefore takes the general approachdecides to restore the level of both commitment and payment appropriations in most budget lines to the levels proposed in the DB;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 107 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
47. Considers, however, that, on the basis of the implementation levels and with the view to a responsible reading, some decreases compared to the DB can be accepted in some budget lines, such as Macro-Financial Assistance, membership of international organisations in the field of customs and tax and cooperation with Greenland;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 108 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
48. Underlines, on the contrary, the need for additional financing on a selected number of lines cut by Commission in comparison with the 2012 budget and corresponding toProposes a small increase in the level of commitment and payment appropriations above the DB for budget lines in the areas of geographical development cooperation, as well as for the Electoral Observation Mission and the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria; therefore proposes an increase in the level of commitment and payment appropriations above the DB for these budget lines;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 111 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
49. Points out that, in accordance with the declaration signed by the Commission and UNRWA on EU support for UNRWA (2011-2013), the EU's annual contribution is based on the 2011 Palestinian allocation (EUR 300 million), and a reduction in that reference amount willould have a knock-on effect on the allocation for UNRWA; believes that increased funding for Palestine and UNRWA is crucial for ensuring that UNRWA is given the necessary resources it needs to provide the essential services for which it has been mandated by the UN General Assembly and to safeguard the safety and livelihood of refugees in the light of the instability in the region;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 115 #

2012/2092(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
52. Takes note of Council's position, which decreaseding Commission's proposal on Heading 5 – All sections by EUR 146 million overall, despite the institutions' efforts, as reflected in their estimates and the DB, towards budget consolidation of administrative expenditure, at a time of economic and budgetary constraints at national level;
2012/10/08
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2012/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that the use of IFIs is governed by strict legislative (agreement of the legislative authority required) and budgetary rules; notes that the use of IFIs does not generate unforeseen costs for the Union budget, in that the liability borne by the Union budget is limited to the amount committed to the IFI in question on the basis of annual budget appropriations; points out that in fact IFIs contribute to the sound and efficient management of public funds, given that the contribution paid from the budget may generate proceeds which can be reinvested (reflows) in the IFI concerned, thereby strengthening its capacity to provide support and enhancing the effectiveness of public-sector action;
2012/07/19
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 54 #

2012/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Reiterates that the reinvestment of revenues (‘reflows’) should be the principle governing all IFIs and that any exception to this rule should be duly substantiated; in this context welcomes the progress towards implementing this principle achieved through the compromise negotiated with the Council within the framework of the new Financial Regulation that is to come into force next year;
2012/07/19
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 57 #

2012/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Takes the view that the innovative nature of IFIs requires the establishment of a framework for the coordination of public financial institutions that will be delegated the power of budgetary implementation of the IFIs, and which would involve representatives of the Commission, the Council and the European Parliament;
2012/07/19
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 59 #

2012/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. Draws attention to the fact that, irrespective of the degree to which IFIs fulfil their intended purpose, they will generate their full impact only if the overall legal and regulatory environment is conducive to their development, as reflected, for example, in the treatment of long-term investments under the prudential rules which are currently undergoing revision (Basel III, Solvency II);
2012/07/19
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that, particularly in a period of crisis, financial responsibility is of utmost importance; believes, therefore, that resources must be concentrated on those areas, where the EU budget can deliver an added value whilst they canould be decreased in sectors which are experiencing unjustified delays, low absorption and under-implementation; on this basis, it intends to identify, together with its specialised committees, both positive and negative priorities for 2013; for this purpose asks the Commission to provide both arms of the budgetary authority with a prompt, regular and complete information on the implementation of the various programmes and initiatives and to confront them with EU political commitments;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 37 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Remains, however, sceptical on whether the proposed level of payment appropriations in 2013 will be sufficient to cover the actual needs for next year, especially in Headings 1b and 2; warns also that the insufficient level of payments for 2012 in connection tocombined with the level proposed by the Commission for 2013 wouldmight not be sufficient to honour the claims being addressed to the Commission and could then result in billions of decommitments only under cohesion policy; highlights that the current proposal would bring the overall level of payments for the period 2007-2013 to EUR 859,4 billion, i.e. ca. EUR 66 billion lower than the agreed MFF ceilings;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 46 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that the annual Budget 2013 will be the last budget of the current multiannual financial framework, whose ceilings will becomebut reiterates that the MFF 2013 ceilings as agreed in the 17 May 2006 IIA will remain the reference for the next, at least, 2014 financial framework ceilings in the event of no agreement, according to what foreseen by point 30 of the IIA of 17 May 2006; is therefore determined to conduct the negotiations with the Council with the view to achieving for the Budget 2013 a realistic and adequate level of appropriations both in commitments and in payments, which can represent an appropriate basis also for the next MFF;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 48 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Is concerned of the fact that, apart from administrative expenditure, no appropriations have been entered into the Draft Budget for the accession of Croatia in July 2013; expects that the revision of the MFF 2007 -2013 foreseen by Point 29 of the 17 May 2006 IIA will be adopted swiftly and calls the Commission to present its proposal for the corresponding additional appropriations as soon as the Act of Accession has been ratified by all Member States;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 56 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Takes note of the rationale adopted by the Commission when proposing reductions as compared to the Financial programming, which has led, in the view of the Commission, to the identification of potential savings within under- implemented lines of –among others- FP7, TEN-T, Marco Polo, Progress, Statistical programme, Customs and Fiscalis; is determined to carefully analyse the performance under each of these programmes in order to check the appropriateness of the proposed cuts and exclude negative impacts on the programmes concerned; recalls that the main TEN-T programme was fully executed in 2011 and points out that a final judgement on how commitments have been implemented and paid out on projects in the 2007-2013 financial framework can be made only in 2017;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 57 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines that at a time of fiscal constraint, innovative solutions are urgently required to mobilise a greater share of private savings and to improve the range of financial instruments available for infrastructure projects;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 58 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Believes that the Programme to support the further development of an Integrated Maritime Policy needs adequate funding for 2013; underlines its disappointment on the absence of a budgetary line on tourism and regrets the constant decrease in the road safety budgetary allocation;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 59 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Recalls the Joint Declaration of 1 December 2011 on financing the additional costs of the ITER programme for 2012- 2013, where the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission also agree to make available EUR 360 million in CA in the 2013 budget procedure "making full use of the provisions laid down in the Financial Regulation and in the IIA of 17 May 2006, excluding any further ITER- related revision of the MFF"; is concerned that the Commission proposes to finance this additional amount only through redeployment from lines of the FP7 programme, contrary to Parliament's long- standing position on the matter; takes full accountnote of the Commission's claim that this amount derives from performance savings on FP7, and that those cuts on administrative lines will not harm the operation of the programme; intends to examine this claim further as well areiterates its strong conviction that securing the amount of EUR 360 million in the 2013 budget should not impair the successful implementation of other EU policies, especially those that contribute to achieving the goals of the EU 2020 strategy during this last year of the programming period, and specifically opposes any redeployments infringing upon this budgetary priority; intends to explore other means available under the IIA and the Financial Regulation for this purpose;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 64 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Recognises the fundamental role played by small and medium enterprises as drivers of the EU economy and creators of 85% of jobs in the last ten years; stresses the traditional difficulties faced by SMES to access capital markets for research and innovation projects, exacerbated by the current financial crisis; is firmly convinced that the EU budget should contribute to overcoming this market failure, by facilitating access to debt and equity financing for innovative SMEs; and welcomes, in this context, that the Draft Budget includes already appropriations for the Project bond initiative as a way to increase payment capacity in this sector through the opening to the private market the EC recent proposal to create a special window for SMEs under the existing RSFF; supports as well the proposed increase for the financial instruments under the CIP-EIP programme (by EUR 14,7 million), in line with their positive performance so far and their increased demand by SMEs;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 68 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. RDeeply regrets that in times of the economic crisis and especially of high youth unemployment appropriations for the PROGRESS programme have been reduced by EUR 5,3 million compared to the Financial programming and practically brought back to the 2012 levels, despite the good performance of this programme so far; deplores that not even in the last year of the current MFF the Commission has seized the opportunity to reinstate to this programme the EUR 60 million redeployed in favour of the Progress Microfinance Facility, to what it had committed in 2010;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 70 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Welcomes the Commission's decision to include in the DB for the third consecutive year payment appropriations (EUR 50 million) for the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF); underlines the fact that this not only gives higher visibility to the fund but also avoids transfers from other budget lines pursuing different aims and covering different needs;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 75 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that the TEN-T programme plays a central role in the attainment of the objectives of competitiveness and employment in the Europe 2020 Strategy, through investment in high European added value infrastructures, plays a central role in the attainment of the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy; considers this programme as essential to raise the competitiveness of the EU as a whole, by creating the missing infrastructure, and removing bottlenecks andwithin the internal market; highlights that infrastructure projects also directly contribute to growth by stimulating employment during the building phase; underlines the role of the TEN-T programme for meeting the adaptation to climate change goals by ensuring the future sustainability of the EU transport networks; welcomes the Commission's proposed increase by ca. EUR 85 million compared to the Budget 2012 but asks for further clarifications on the proposed reduction by EUR 118 million as compared to the Financial programming;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 79 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Welcomes that the Draft Budget includes appropriations for the pilot phase of the Project bond initiative as a way to boost investment capacity in the field of Europe's transport, energy, information and communication networks, even if these appropriations are actually redeployed within the relevant budget lines (CIP - TEN-T - TEN -E) as agreed by the legislative authority;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 81 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Deplores the Commission's proposed decreases for the European Supervisory Authorities compared to what was originally foreseen in the Financial programming and which are contrary to the repeated appeal of the European Parliament to fund them adequately ; considers the current level of appropriations insufficient to allow these agencies to cope efficiently with their tasks notably the recruitment of highly qualified experts; expresses therefore the intention to reinstate appropriations at least at 2012 level for the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) as well as to further reinforce the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) due to the new tasks entrusted to it;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 87 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. CStresses that Cohesion Policy has long proved its added value as a necessary investment tool to deliver growth and job creation effectively by accurately addressing the investment needs of the regions, thus contributing not only to the reduction of the disparities between them, but also to the economic recovery and to the development of the Union as a whole; also considers the Structural Funds a crucial instrument - both for their financial size and for the objectives pursued - to accelerate the EU economic recovery and to deliver the objectives of growth and employment enshrined in the Europe 2020 Strategy; welcomes therefore the Commission's initiative of re-programming where possible EUR 82 billion of unallocated Structural funds in some Member States in favour of SMEs and youth employment, in line with EP's priorities for 2013; asks to be kept duly informed about implementation of this initiative at national level, its expected impact on growth and jobs and its possible impact for the 2013 budget;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 90 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Is extremely worried about the payment situation of cohesion projects under this Heading and notes that two thirds of the total level of RAL at the end of 2011 (i.e. EUR 135,8 billion) are due to unpaid projects under the Cohesion policy; reminds that at the end of 2011 the Commission could not reimburse ca. EUR 11 billion of legitimate payment claims submitted by project beneficiaries due to insufficient payment appropriations foreseen in the budget; this situation has led to a considerable payment backlog, which will have to be addressed through the availability of sufficient payment appropriations in 2012; firmly points out that will not accept that this situation occurs again in 2013;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 93 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls in this context that 2013 is the last year of the current MFF, where implementation of co-financed projects runs at full speed and is expected to accelerate further and the bulk of payment requests is expected to reach the Commission in the second half of the year; calls on the Council and the Commission to immediately analyse and assess, along with Parliament, the figures and requirements in order not to jeopardise implementation for 2013; points out that a lack of payment appropriations could put in danger currently well-functioning programmes; highlights moreover that 2013 will be a year when, due to the lapsing of the N+3 rule, payment claims submitted by 12 Member States will need to be presented for two annual commitment tranches (2010 and 2011 tranches under the N+3 rule and N+2 rule, respectively); considers therefore as a minimum the proposed increase in payment appropriations by 11,7 % (to EUR 48.975 million) as compared to last year since, as mentioned by the Commission, it strictly relates to 2013 and assumes that payment needs from previous years will have been covered;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 96 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Considers this increase in payments only as a first step to cover the actual needs of running projects and reiterates its concern as to a possible shortage of funds in the field of cohesion policy; calls on the Council and on the Commission to carefully evaluate the real needs in terms of payments for 2013 under heading 1b, not to make any cuts which are unrealistic and not to take decisions that are at odds with forecasts provided by Member States themselves and used as a basis for the Commission's draft budget; will therefore oppose any possible cut in the level of payments compared to the proposal included in the DB 2013;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 105 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
37. Notes that climate action and environmental objectives are a priority stipulated in the Europe 2020 strategy, which must be translated into concrete actions to be implemented under the various programmes; welcomnotes in this context the proposed slight increase of CA by 3,3% to EUR 366,6 million for LIFE + and, but regrets that the appropriation is EUR 10,55 million below the financial programming of January 2012; considers that a cross-cutting approach should be applied whereby sustainable growth becomes a horizontal priority underpinning all EU policies;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 110 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Welcomes the amounts proposed by the Commission for the PEAD; calls on the Council to respect the joint decision taken at the end of 2011 on maintaining funding for this programme for 2012 and 2013;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 113 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Considers important to maintain the financial backing to the common fisheries policy (CFP) with a view to its imminent reform; stresses in particular the need to support SMEs in the fisheries sector and the access to jobs for young people in this field, as well as all measures ensuring the social, economic and environmental viability of the sector; welcomes in this regard the proposed increase for the European Fisheries Fund by respectively 2,2% (to EUR 687,2 million) in CA and 7,3% (to EUR 523,5 million) in PA, compared to the 2012 Budget; however, regrets the decrease planned in the field of governance of the CFP, conservation, management and exploitation of fisheries resources and control and enforcement of the CFP;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 124 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Appreciates the increase by EUR 9,8 million compared to the Budget 2012 proposed by the Commission for the European Refugee Fund, which is coherent with the line taken in the previous years and the on- going implementation of a Common European Asylum System ; takes notes of the 19% increase in the External Borders Fund's budget allocation up to EUR 415,5 million which is limited to half that foreseen by the Financial programming; recalls its strong request for an appropriate and balanced answer to the challenges, with a view to the management of legal migration and slowing down of illegal migration;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 125 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Whilst appreciates the increases in commitments compared to the Budget 2012 for the Culture programme (+1,4%), Media 2007 (+1,1%) and the Union action in the field of health (+3,1%), will carefully analysethough allocations are slightly below the initial level of the financial programming, regrets the decreasons for cuttinges of appropriations for Europe forcompared to the budget 2012 for the Europe for Citizens programme, especially during the European Year of Citizens, the Union action in the field of consumer policy and Media Mundus;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 130 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
48. Underlines the fact that again this year a very limited margin (EUR 25,6 million) is left available under this heading, which will leave a limited room for manoeuvre should new actions or decisions on funding priorities directly relevant to citizens be needed; underlines that this margin would have been even smaller without the decreases proposed by the Commission (compared to financial programming) of several programmes;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 132 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
51. Notes the significant increase of EUR 272,3 million in the proposed margin for Heading 4 compared to the Financial programming for 2013 (from EUR 119,6 million to EUR 391,9 million), which is the net effect of the increase in commitments for ENPI (reinforced by EUR 51,7 million), ICI and ICI + (above Financial programming with EUR 0,3 million) and decreasing the growth in commitments for the Guarantee Fund (-104,5 million EUR), Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (- 99.3 million EUR), Macro-financial Assistance (-37,4 million EUR), Development Cooperation Instrument (- 28,6 million EUR), Instrument for Stability (- 41,4 million EUR); icalls concerned by the fact that the Commission did noto provide sufficient explanation as to why such a significant scaling down of some programmes was needed compared to the Financial programming; stresses that while the principle of scaling down projectgrams that are under-implemented iscould be welcomed if it produces efficiency savings, the decrease in the appropriations should not be done across the lines; warns that the use of an artificially high margin as a negotiating tool in the budgetary procedure cannot be considered as a sound budgetary practice;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 136 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
52. Considers that a sufficient level of EU financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA is still needed in order to adequately and comprehensively respond to the political and humanitarian situation in the Middle East and the Peace Process; stresses the particularly difficult situation faced by UNWRA at the moment, notably following the events in Syria;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 138 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
53. Takes note of the fact that, apart from administrative expenditure, no appropriations have been entered into the Draft Budget for the accession of Croatia in July 2013; expects that the revision of the MFF foreseen by Point 29 of the IIA will be adopted swiftly and asks the Commission to present its proposal for the corresponding additional appropriations as soon as the Act of Accession has been ratified by all Member States;deleted
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 143 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 a (new)
57a. Acknowledges that most institutions, including the European Parliament, have made an effort to restrict their administrative budgets to an increase below the expected inflation rate, excluding the cost of enlargement to Croatia; in this context, underlines the need for long term rationalisation of administrative resources and insists on the need to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation in areas such as human resources, translation, interpretation, buildings, and information technology;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 144 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
58. Stresses that thise increase of 3.2% as compared to 2012 is mainly due to statutory or contractual obligations such as pensions or the salary adjustments; notes however that the Commission complied with and even overstepped its commitment to keep the nominal increase in the Commission's administrative appropriations under Heading 5 below the forecast inflation of 1,9%, as compared to 2012, as presented in the letter dated 23 January 2012 from the Commissioner for Budgets and Financial programming;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 152 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
62. Emphasises that for many areas of EU action, sufficient staffing should be ensured in view of the stage of programmes' implementation, new priorities and other developments; will therefore carefully scrutinise the overall evolution of staff in the different DGs and services also in light of the priorities presented in this report; in addition to more detailed information in this regard, asks the Commission to proceed to such detailed assessment of the impact of the proposed across the board staff cuts, also taking into account in the longer run any further reduction in Commission's staffing, and to report back to the Parliament; insists that this would be a prerequisite for the budgetary authority to consider accepting, depending of its outcome, thise 1% staff reduction and possibly endorse Commission's objective to reduce, by 2018, the staffing level in the Commission by 5% as compared tofor 2013;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 161 #

2012/2016(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69
69. Is however worried that for the first time the Commission cut the budgetary requests of almost all agencies, which were in line with Financial programming amounts overall, including of those agencies which belong to Parliament's priorities, for a total amount of some EUR 44 million; will carefully analyse the methodology, rationale and possible impact of such cuts; Underlines once more that EU agencies‘ budget allocations are far from consisting in administrative expenditure alone, but instead contribute to achieving the Europe 2020 goals and EU objectives in general, while aiming at making savings at national level, as decided by the legislative authority;
2012/05/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2012/2005(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights the importance of airports as entry and exit points for the European network; calls for them to be fully taken into account in the development of the Single European Sky, including regional airports which also help to remove congestion in the network and increase capacity;
2012/06/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 65 #

2012/2005(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Insists that the required funding needs to be agreed as soon as possible; welcomes the fact that the Commission has proposed the Single European Sky and SESAR as a horizontal priority for funding in the Connecting Europe Facility;
2012/06/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 23 #

2012/2001(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that, in order to make significant long-term savings, an independent evaluation of the EP budget should be consideredEP services and priorities should be reassessed; calls on the Bureau to continue working on more savings proposals and submit them to the end of this year;
2012/01/31
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. AcknowledgesTakes note of the fiscal consolidation efforts undertaken by some Member States with the aim of addressing thebecause of the financial and budgetary crisis; underlines however the fact that the EU will never be able to respond properly to the economic and social crisis without common instruments and the resources to make them work; insists, that economic recovery requires measures to strengthen solidarity and boost sustainable growth and employment; welcomes the fact that the European Council now recognises this in its statement of 30 January 2012, but insists on the need for concrete measures to be taken, notably by making use of the EU budget as a common instrument; underlines that priorities singled out in the above mentioned statements are precisely the ones defended by the European Parliament during the 2012 budgetary procedure;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 8 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Continues to be concerned at the unprecedented global crisis that has seriously damaged economic growth and financial stability and provoked a strong deterioration in the government deficit and debt position of the Member States; sharacknowledges the Council’s concern regarding economic and budgetary constraints at national level and insists that 2013 will be a key year for economic recovery;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the promotion of growth and jobs require specific actions and enhanced budgetary efforts to support a sustainable and long term industrial policy, competitiveness, innovation and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), since most of the EU economic potential lies in SMEs, which, according to latest studies, created 85 % of net new jobs in the EU between 2002 and 2010 and are the backbone of our economic growth;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 29 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the fact that the results of the Europe 2020 Strategy depend to a large extent on today’s youth, which is the highest-educated, most technically advanced and most mobile ever, and therefore is and will be the biggest asset for growth and jobs in the EU; this being the case, stresses that every effort must be made at EU and national level to ensure that growth and jobs are a reality, especially for young people, who represent the EU’s common future; equally highlights the need to address urgently the challenges of unemployment and poverty in the spirit of the flagship initiative “European Platform against poverty and social exclusion”;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 32 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the European Commission's proposal to redirect the money still to be programmed under all EU structural funds (the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund) into helping SMEs and combating youth unemployment for an amount of EUR 82 billion; requests to be kept duly informed about this initiative, its implementation and its eventual impact for the 2013 budget;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 43 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that well coordinated, coherent and timely implementation of political commitments and priorities shared at national and EU level requires national and European institutions to work together to prioritise public spending on growth areas, assess ex ante the effects of planned actions, increase synergies between them and ensure that they have a positive impact by removing obstacles and tapping into under-utilised potential; underlines its commitment to continuing to organise interparliamentary debates on the common budgetary orientations of the Member States and the Union in order to ensure that there is coordination between the national and EU budgets in the general framework of Parliament’s upgraded activities in the European Semester in order to enhance its democratic legitimacy as demanded in the resolution of 1 December 2011 on the European Semester for Economic Policy Coordination;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 46 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for the adoption of a responsible and result-oriented budget, based on good- quality spending and optimal and timely use of existing EU financing; in thise spirit, welcomes of the statement of 30 January 2012 by the Members of the European Council outlining, emphasises the need to invest in growth and jobs, especially in terms of SMEs and young people; underlines its intention of engaging, together with the specialised parliamentary committees, not only in the identification of concrete areas where actions need to be strengthened, but also in identifying possible negative priorities;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 49 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that the EU budget represents an investment solely directed towards policies and actions demonstrating EU added value; draws attention to the fact that the EU budget – which cannot run into deficit – has a leverage effect on growth and employment much higher than that of national spending, as does its capacity to gear up investment, deliver stability in Europe and help the EU out of the current economic and financial crisis; underlines the fact, mohowever the necessity of leveraging more investments in order not to endanger key projects for economic recover, that newy and competitiveness; highlights in this context the fact, that developing new and improved financial instruments could further enhance the leverage effect of EU spending’s contribution to growth;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 51 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls that between 2000 and 2011, national budgets in the EU increased on average by 62% while the EU budget payments increased by slightly less than 42%, whereas the EU enlarged from 15 to 27 Member States;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 54 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the fact that the European Commission in presenting the latest version of the financial programming 2012-13 respected EP 2012 budgetary priorities by not having offset past increases; asks for the 2013 draft budget to follow the same line;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 55 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Recalls that the allocation for EU external actions within the current financial framework is insufficient to meet the policies approved as priorities by Parliament, the Council and the Commission; recalls moreover, that the appropriations allocated for some policies have had to be revised several times in order to meet new goals and tasks, making the use of the Flexibility Instrument necessary in almost every annual budget; underlines that the financial needs for EU external actions will not be less during 2013, especially with regards to pre-accession, development cooperation and crisis response as well as neighborhood policy; stresses that it will not accept longstanding EU political commitments to be jeopardized;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 57 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2007-2013 was designed to improve the prosperity and quality of life of our citizens and to exploit all the potential of enlargement, yet since 2008 the EU has experienced an unprecedented crisis, which has also impacted on each of the annual budgets; underlines against this background the fact that the 2007-2013 finsubstanctial framework was not revised to accommodate additionglobal margins have been left under the overall ceilings of the Multiannual fFinancing needs stemming from the economic and financial crisisal Framework in every annual budget since 2007 and that, to that extent, all the annual budgets have been contained and austere; stresses that the corresponding payments should therefore at least be disbursed according to the normal budget cycle; recalls that payments are dissociated from commitment appropriations only because of the time lag, in the case of multiannual programmes, before the actual disbursement of the funds;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 61 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the level of payments, which, being the mere result of past commitments, should be determined on the basis of technical criteria such as implementation figures, absorption forecasts or the level of outstanding commitments (RALs), has become the main political issue within the Council in the past few budgetary procedures; points to the growing level of RALs at the end of 2011, amounting to € 207 billion, which represents almost 7 % more than the level at the end of 2010; insists that Council refrain from deciding a priori the level of payments without taking account of actual needs and legal obligations;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 63 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the fact that a pure ‘net EU budget contributor/net EU budget beneficiary’ approach does not take due account of the great positive spill-over effects the EU budget produces between EU countries to the benefit of common EU policy goals; is deeply concerned at the very moderate increases in payments in the two last budgets, which in the case of the 2012 budget were even below the level of inflation, at a crucial time when all the investment programmes should be unfolding their full potential and running at full speed;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 66 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that under-budgeting should be avoided as a matter of sound financial management, and that appropriations need to be aligned to realistic estimates of absorption capacity; points out the fact that artificially lowering the level of appropriations as against the Commission’s realistic estimates may, conversely, prevent the final level of budgetary implementation to reach its full potential; recalls that the level of payment appropriations proposed by the European Commission in its draft budget is determined mainly by the Member States own forecasts and their implementation capacity, since Member States co-manage, together with the Commission, more than 80% of EU funding;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 72 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that Council decided by unanimity that "An orderly ratio between appropriations for commitments and appropriations for payments shall be maintained to guarantee their compatibility1"; reiterates its call to the Council to refrain from making artificial cuts in payments during the budgetary procedure, and stresses that this seems to be leading to an unsustainable level of payments; requests, in the event of such proposals being made, that the Council clearly and publicly identify and justify which of the 1 Council Decision n°2007/436/EC of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities’ own resources, OJ L163.17, 23.06.2007 EU’s political prioritiEU’s programmes or projects it believes could be delayed or dropped altogether;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 79 #

2012/2000(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the agreement reached on financing the additional costs of ITER in December 2011; urges the Commission to respect the joint conclusions in this agreement in their entirety and to make concrete proposals on the amount of EUR 360 million in the 2013 draft budget, making full use of the provisions laid down in the Financial Regulation and in the IIA of 17 May 2006 andwhile excluding any further ITER-related revision of the MFF; reiterates its strong conviction that securing the amount of EUR 360 million in the 2013 budget should not impair the successful implementation of other EU policies during this last year of the programming period; underlines that the European Commission foresees in its financial programming a margin of EUR 47 million in Heading 1a which partially covers the needs for ITER;
2012/02/16
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2012/0336(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) The second subparagraph ofArticle 125(6) shall be replaced by the following: "6. If a European political foundation within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No [...] on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations realises a surplus of income over expenditure at the end of a financial year in which it received an operating grant, the operating grant may, by derogation from the no-profit principle laid down in paragraph 4, be carried over to the two following years provided that it is used by 31 December of year n+2. For the purpose of verifying compliance with the no-profit principle, the own resources, aggregated in the annual operations of a European political foundation, which exceed the percentage of the eligible costs to be borne by the European political foundation as specified in Article [125(3) and paragraph 6 of Article 125 are deleted.(4)] of Regulation (EU) No [...], shall not be taken into account. The second subparagraph shall not apply if the financial reserves of a European political foundation exceed 100% of its average annual income."
2013/04/29
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 43 #

2012/0295(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Fund for the period 2014-2020 shall be EUR 23 500 000 000 at 2011 prices, in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex II.
2013/03/06
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 41 #

2011/2310(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines that renewable marine energies comprise an industrial sector for the future that can combat climate change and the EU’s energy dependence; notes that the Atlantic area is particularly suitable for the development of these energiespromotion of new energy sources such as offshore wind energy using floating turbines and wave and tidal energy, and considers that public support is necessary to accompany private investment in these technologies;
2012/05/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 4 #

2011/2195(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1a bis (new)
1a. Recalls that Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union emphasises the need to consider the specific nature of the outermost regions for which development is restricted by their remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, economic dependence on a few products; recalls that these specific measures relate in particular to conditions of access to Structural Funds;
2012/02/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2011/2195(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2a bis (new)
2a. Deplores the fact that the budget restrictions proposed by the European Commission for the next Multiannual Financial Framework do not take into account the particular constraints of the outermost regions and the need to maintain financial support for these regions; particularly regrets that additional financial allocation has been reduced from EUR 35 to EUR 20 per resident and per year; also regrets that the Commission's proposal relating to the specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions does not take into consideration the Commission’s position as expressed in ‘Agriculture and Rural Development’ of the European Parliament on 26 September 2011;
2012/02/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2011/2195(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 bis (new)
2 bis. Emphasises the need, in accordance with the conclusions of the fifth report on economic, social and territorial cohesion, to increase the flexibility of Cohesion Policy instruments, in such a way so as to allow investments capable of ensuring a level of growth and development in line with EU 2020 Strategy objectives, even when there are particular geographic and demographic conditions;
2012/02/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2011/2195(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 ter (new)
2 ter. Emphasises the need to facilitate synergy between Cohesion Policy Funds and the framework programme for research and development in order to increase the development of the outermost resgions and curb the under-utilisation of research funds;
2012/02/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2011/2195(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses, however, that cuts in other cohesion areas have been even more severe than those pertaining to the outermost regions - more precisely, the Commission proposes an overall cut to economic, social and territorial cohesion financing of 5.9 % in constant 2011 prices for the next programming period, including a cut of 7 % in the financing for convergence regions (including transition regions), an 8.2 % drop in the financing for competitiveness regions and a 3.3 % decrease in the Cohesion Fund allocations;deleted
2012/02/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 14 #

2011/2195(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses, however, that cuts in other cohesion areas have been even more severe than those pertaining to the outermost regions - more precisely, the Commission proposes an overall cut to economic, social and territorial cohesion financing of 5.9 % in constant 2011 prices for the next programming period, including a cut of 7 % in the financing for convergence regions (including transition regions), an 8.2 % drop in the financingthese regions will always have development problems due to their very nature, that allocated funds are only a small percentage of all Cohesion Funds; Calls for, in accordance with section 67 of its Resolution on the Multiannual Financial Framework [1] 'the amounts allocated to it in the current financial programming period should be at least maintained in the next programming period’; [1] P7_TA-PROV(2011)0266 European Parliament Resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competi tiveness regions and a 3.3 % decrease in the Cohesion Fund allocations; , sustainable and inclusive Europe (2010/2211(INI)).
2012/02/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 15 #

2011/2195(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s plan to include a budget line for ‘Outermost regions and regions with a very low population density’ in MFF 2014-2020, as this will create a clearer link between the funds allocated for those regions and their objectives.deleted
2012/02/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 16 #

2011/2195(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a bis (new)
1 bis Draws attention to the need for the proposal for the future Multiannual Financial Framework to consider the change of some European territories to the status of 'outermost regions' from 2014 - 2020; Calls for the European Commission to adapt its budgetary projections accordingly.
2012/02/02
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2011/2152(ACI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the political agreement reached on 27 June 2013 at the highest political level between Parliament, the Irish Presidency and the Commission on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2014-2020 package (MFF Regulation and IIA), as the maximum achievable under the current circumstances and procedures; Is determined to make full use, in the course of forthcoming budgetary procedures, of the new instruments established, notably as regards flexibility;
2013/09/19
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2011/2019(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the trilogue which will be held in July should enable the representatives of the two arms of the budgetary authority to discuss the priorities they have identified with regard to the annual budget 2012 and possibly find common ground for agreemethat could be taken into ahead ofccount in their respective readings,
2011/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 94 #

2011/2019(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Takes the view that, given its high European added value, support for the Lifelong Learning programme should be continued and increased in 2012, because of its strong contribution to the flagship initiatives ‘Youth on the Move’ and ‘Innovation Union’; stresses in particular that, given the growing number of people in adult education in Europe, Grundtvig, which currently represents only 4% of the allocations in the Lifelong Learning Programme, should be reinforced;
2011/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 117 #

2011/2019(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Asks the Commission to collect demographic data of the beneficiaries of the cohesion policy, the European Social Fund notably, in order to monitor the real impact of the funds provided for human capital development and job market insertion, keeping in mind the particularly worrying problem of youth unemployment;
2011/05/24
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 261 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) To support mobility, equity and study excellence, the Union should establish, as a complement to, rather than a substitute for, a European loan guarantee facility to enable students, regardless of their social background, to take their Masters degree in another participating country. This facility should be available to financial institutions which agree to offer loans for Masters' studies in other participating countries on favourable terms for the students.
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 265 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) To promote mobility and encourage fairness in study courses and exchanges, the EU should take all necessary measures to take account of the specific nature of the outermost regions of the Union, particularly their distance from continental Europe and their insularity.
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 266 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 b (new)
(10b) To strengthen the intensity and volume of European cooperation between the outermost regions of the Union and the neighbouring third countries, the administrative and financial arrangements for the implementation of measures provided for in this Regulation shall enable rules to be adapted to suit regional geographical conditions in the regional geographic context and enable resources to be increased as needed.
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 347 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 28 a (new)
28a. ‘grassroots sport’ means all sports developed, promoted and/or organised for the largest possible number of beneficiaries;
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 392 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point a – indent 1 – subindent 1 a (new)
- % of young people who lived abroad;
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 513 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. This action will also support the transnational mobility of students, young people and staff to and from third countries (particularly, under the European Neighbourhood Policy, Southern Mediterranean countries) as regards higher education including mobility organizsed on the basis of joint, double or multiple degrees of high quality or joint calls, as well as non-formal learning.
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 549 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. This action shall also support development, capacity building, regional integration, knowledge exchanges and modernisation processes through partnerships between Union and third countries' higher education institutions as well as in the youth sector, notably for peer learning and joint educational projects, promoting regional cooperation, in particular with neighbourhood countries (including the Southern Mediterranean countries).
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 564 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. This action shall also support policy dialogue with third countries (particularly the southern Mediterranean countries) and international organizsations.
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 692 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) support to non-commercialfor European sport events involving several European countriesrun by non-profit organisations, which are recognised by national authorities or the representatives thereof and which aim to promote the widest possible access to sport both in a leisure context and otherwise;
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 767 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6
6. The funds for the learning mobility of individuals referred to in Article 6(1.a) that are to be managed by a National Agency shall be allocated in scales on the basis of the social and financial background of the participant, population and cost of living in the host Member State, distance between capitals of Member States and performance. The parameter of performance accounts for 25% of the total funds according to the criteria as referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8. The funds shall be flexibly combinable among themselves, also between formal and informal learning mobility.
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 780 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall provide the funding for guarantees for loans to students resident in a participating country as defined in Article 18(1) undertaking a full Masters degree in another participating country, to be delivered through a trustee with a mandate to implement it on the basis of fiduciary agreements setting out the detailed rules and requirements governing the implementation of the financial instrument as well as the respective obligations of the parties. The loan shall be granted on the basis of social criteria such as social and financial background of the participant requesting the loan and the living costs in the Member State of destination. The loan shall be combinable with national systems. The amount of the monthly redemption should be a fixed percentage-share of the future income. The financial instrument shall comply with the provisions regarding financial instruments in the Financial Regulation and in the Delegated Act replacing the Implementing Rules. In accordance with Article 18(2) of the Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, revenues and repayments generated by the guarantees should be assigned to the financial instrument. This financial instrument, including market needs and take-up, will be subject to the monitoring and evaluation as referred to in Article 15(2).
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 789 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The actions of the Programme shall be implemented in ways that provide for adaptation of the financial rules to address the constraints created by the remoteness of the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories, and to fund area-specific mobility projects linking the Union’s outermost regions with neighbouring third countries.
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 814 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The Programme shall support the cooperation with partners from third countries, notably partners from neighbourhood countries (particularly the southern Mediterranean countries), in actions and activities as referred to in Articles 6 and 10.
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 836 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. Thatthree sector-based committees (for education/training, youth and sport). Those committees shall be a committees within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 840 #

2011/0371(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The committees may meet in various configurations to discuss matters of common interest.
2012/10/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 9 #

2011/0369(COD)

Draft legislative resolution
Recital 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe1; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF in order to enable the Union to fulfil its existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5% compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union’s agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; _______________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
2012/06/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 20 #

2011/0369(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the ProgrammeWithin the meaning of point [17] of the Interinstitutional Agreement of .../.... between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period from 2014 to 2020, representing the prime reference for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure, shall be EUR 472 million.
2012/06/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 21 #

2011/0369(COD)

3. The budgetary authority shall authorise the available annual appropriations within the limits ofout prejudice to the provisions of the Regulation laying down the Mmultiannual Ffinancial Fframework established by Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No XX/XX of XX laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020for the years 2014- 2020 and the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management.
2012/06/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2011/0344(COD)

Draft legislative resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe1; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF in order to enable the Union to fulfil its existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5% compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union’s agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; _______________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
2012/06/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2011/0344(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) In its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe, the European Parliament emphasised that promoting Union citizenship has a direct impact on the daily lives of Europeans and that it contributes to a better understanding of the opportunities provided by Union policies, as well as of their fundamental rights, enshrined in the European Charter of Fundamental Rights and the Treaties; is convinced that adequate funding in the area of citizenship must be guaranteed.
2012/06/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 31 #

2011/0344(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 - paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the ProgrammeWithin the meaning of point [17] of the Interinstitutional Agreement of .../.... between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, the financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period from 2014 to 2020, representing the prime reference for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure, shall be EUR 439 million.
2012/06/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 32 #

2011/0344(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 - paragraph 3
3. The budgetary authority shall authorise the available annual appropriations within the limits ofout prejudice to the provisions of the Regulation laying down the Mmultiannual Ffinancial Fframework established by Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No XX/XX of XX laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020for the years 2014- 2020 and the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management.
2012/06/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 28 #

2011/0177(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that all the macroeconomic financial stabilisation measures taken since 2008 have not yet proved proved to be insufficient to overcome the economic and financial crisis; believes, therefore, that in order to return to growth and generate employment in Europe, a well- targeted and sufficient EU budget is needed to further help coordinate and enhance the national efforts;
2012/10/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 122 #

2011/0177(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to fix a maximum amount for Galileo in the MFF regulation, thereby ring-fencing the budgetary allocation for this project; believes, likewise, that the maximum amounts for ITER and GMES should also be fixed in the regulation; considers that the financial envelopes for these three projects should be allocated over and above the MFF ceilings, so as to enable the provision of additional funding by Member States;
2012/10/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 123 #

2011/0177(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to fix a maximum amount for Galileo in the MFF regulation, thereby ring-fencing the budgetary allocation for this project; believes, likewise, that the maximum amounts for ITER and GMES should also be fixed in the regulation; considers that the financial envelopes for these three projects should be allocated over and above the MFF ceilings, so as to enablfacilitate the provision of additional funding by Member States;
2012/10/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 128 #

2011/0177(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Reiterates that achieving European added value and ensuring sound financial management - efficiency, effectiveness, economy - should be, now even more than ever, guiding principles of the EU budget; welcomes, in this respect, the Commission’s set of legislative proposals on the new generation of multiannual programmes to be adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure; insists that synergies among EU support programmes and national investments must be maximised;
2012/10/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 169 #

2011/0177(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
48. Supports firmly the continuathe introduction of thea contingency margin, but emphasises that in order to be effective its mobilisation should not entail compulsory offsetting of ceilings, and should be adopted by qualified majority voting in Council;
2012/10/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 179 #

2011/0177(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
55. Believes that the negotiations on the next MFF, which started more than a year ago, clearly demonstrate the stalemate created by the lack of a genuine own resources system: these negotiations are organised in Council around two opposing camps, led by the net contributor countries to EU budget on the one hand and by the net beneficiary countries of the EU budget on the other, in a system which creates a purely accounting-based vision of ‘fair return’ which, in the end, makes any agreement on the MFF conditional on an agreement on a long list of exceptions and compensations, negotiated behind closed doors and incomprehensible to the European citizen;
2012/10/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 184 #

2011/0177(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
58. Reaffirms its basic position, as stated in its resolution of 13 June 2012, that it is not prepared to give its consent to the next MFF regulation without political agreement on reform of the own resources system, in line with the Commission’s proposals of 29 June 2011; believes that such a reform should aim at reducing the share of Member States’ GNI-based contributions to the EU budget to a maximum of 40 % by 2020, thereby contributing to the consolidation efforts of Member States;
2012/10/05
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas young people have suffered particularly badly from the crisis and youth unemployment rates in the EU are over 20%, which is twice the average for adults, and in some Member States over 40%,
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 7 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the objective of all initiatives must be to educatenable all young people for the Europe of the future, which meansto participate fully in society and prepare them for the Europe of the future, which means giving them the opportunities to engage in social activities and to help shaping the society and making it possible for all young people to enjoy schooling, vocational training and higher education that lays stress on meeting the technological requirements of a modern and sustainable society;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 10 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas human capital is a strategic tool for ensuring the successful economic and social development of our societies,
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 18 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that youth policies must be seen in relation with policies on education, employment, social inclusion and macroeconomics; regrets that Youth on the Move is mostly focused on the labour market; points out that austerity measures with i.e. cut backs in the educational system and job creation will not help young people and have the potential of damaging the society and the economy in the longer term;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 26 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that youth unemployment -– the causes of which the ILO does not consider to lie in income and non-wage labour cost levels, participatory rights and social protection standards – is a problem that must be overcome andmajor challenge across the EU and must be overcome; stresses that unemployment at young age puts the individual at a very high risk of poverty in the long term; stresses that all employment contracts must provide for unrestricted social rights from the first day on; rejects any proposal to deviate from this principle;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 33 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes YoM as a political initiative to fuel the existing educational, mobility and youthemployment programmes for the youth and as an encouragement for Member States to reach the targets of the EU 2020 strategy;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 35 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reminds that getting a job does not mean escaping poverty, and that young people are especially susceptible to fall into the category of working poor; therefore underlines that the efforts to offer quality jobs, and the efforts toward youth employment should be intertwined; points to the need of underpinning employment policies with sound social policies that allow for a life in dignity in case of unemployment;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 37 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Underlines that Youth on the Move will not alone tackle or solve the alarming youth unemployment all over Europe; calls for all Member States to set up a national strategy to tackle youth unemployment and secure young peoples access to quality employment, education and training, while encouraging and supporting youth entrepreneurship;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 44 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the success of the YoM initiative depends mostly on the implementation of its key actions by the Member States; therefore asks the European Commission to closely monitor and analyse crucial elements during implementation with a view to helping and ensuring a better coordination between Member States in the process;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 45 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that voluntaryHighlights that transnational mobility infor the framework of schacquisition of new skills is a strong tool ing and vocational training and for the purposes of employment order to improve skills and competences, personal development and active citizenship of young people; takes the view that voluntary mobility should be promoted for all young people, irrespective of their financial, social or geographical situation, with each individual being able to determine the degree of his or her own mobility; welcomes therefore the initiative of the Commission to set up a dedicated Youth on the Move website for information on EU learning and mobility opportunities; stresses the need for an active communication around this website towards young people, multipliers and other relevant stakeholders;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 47 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to report regularly to the European Parliament on the effectiveness of the YoM key actions and the progress registered by Member States;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 49 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to continue to increase progressively investingments in the mobility and youth programmes such as Lifelong Learning (Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Comenius, Grundtvig), Marie Curie, Erasmus Mundus and Youth in Action, as well as in the European Voluntary Service;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to continue investing and improving the mobility and youth programmes such as Lifelong Learning (Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Comenius, Grundtvig), Marie Curie, Erasmus Mundus and Youth in Action;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 56 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to maintain a separate Youth in Action Program for the upcoming Multi-Financial Framework;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 61 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the Commission's aims to extend learning mobility to all young people in Europe by 2020; regrets however that "Youth on the Move" is too much centred on student mobility; invites the Commission to give specific and ambitious target figures for each mobility program; including vocational training mobility; underlines that mobility has been recognized as an added-value for those in vocational training, as it strengthens their employability; therefore calls for an increase of the budget dedicated to Leonardo Program;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 63 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Is convinced that mobility of young people, which contributes to prosperity and to a fair development of our modern societies, should become the rule rather than the exception; stresses that attraction for mobility should be enhanced and that financial support should be wide and sufficient, and be oriented towards the most disadvantaged;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 64 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the European Union to harness its own financial instruments in order to help young people, making better use of the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 65 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Emphasises that an ambitious funding is necessary to comply with the objective to give everyone the opportunity to undertake part of their education and training abroad; takes the view that education and training have to be a priority for the European Union and that this objective should be reflected in the next financial perspectives;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 67 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Recognizes the role of the local and regional authorities in the field of training and mobility; takes the view that their competences and experience should be seen as complementary of the EU action; emphasizes that in order to achieve its goals the EU should develop a partnership approach, in particular with the local and regional authorities;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 67 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends that the European institutions strengthen the structured dialogue with youth organisations and other stakeholders to debate priorities and actions for young people, thus giving youth more opportunities to participate in the decision-making on issues that affect them;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 68 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends that the European institutions strengthen the structured dialogue with youth organisations and other stakeholders to debate priorities and actions for young people; allowing for a stronger participation of young people in the decision making process;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 74 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the importance of youth to be included not only in the labour market and the economy, but also in the shaping and governing of the future of Europe; asks the Commission to come up with a Green Paper on Youth Participation;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 77 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that the transition from school, vocational training or higher education to employment must be better prepared and must follow on directly from education or training, and welcomes the ‘European Youth Guarantee’ initiative; believes that social partnertherefore underlines the major importance to effectively implement and welcomes the ‘European Youth Guarantee’ initiative and make it an instrument of active integration on the labour market; stresses that Member States have so far not made any convincing commitment to implement the European Youth Guarantee and calls on them to do speedily; believes that social partners, local and regional authorities and youth organisations should be involved in the development of a sustainable strategy to reduce youth unemployment, in which there must be formal recognition of qualifications obtained;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 82 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Emphasises that early school leaving, as a known risk for future exclusion from both employment and society, has to be dramatically reduced; stresses that this phenomenon has to be addressed in a multifaceted way, linked with social measures to enhance education and training in the disadvantaged areas;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 85 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Asks forCalls on the Commission and the Member States to also pay special attention and support for those who are most at risk, for youth categories with fewer opportunities and for those seeking a ‘second chance’ to get back into education after leaving;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 86 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Strongly supports the proposal for a Council Recommendation on a European Youth Guarantee and urges the Council to adopt it as soon as possible;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 89 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to collect data at national and regional levels on the practical barriers to mobility, and to take all necessary steps to remove them in order to ensure high- quality mobility that is accessible to all, throughout the entire path of education, including VET;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 91 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Strongly supports the proposal for a Council Recommendation on a European Youth Guarantee and urges the Council to adopt it as soon as possible;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 93 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to increase and widen participation in mobility programmes and to improve its visibility, notably those targeting Young people, for instance by using a single name to denote all mobility programmes while preserving the specificities of each of them;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 94 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Emphasises that early school leaving, as a known risk for future exclusion from both employment and society, has to be dramatically reduced; stresses that this phenomenon has to be addressed in a multifaceted way, linked with social measures to enhance education and training in the disadvantaged areas;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 97 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Points outStresses the importance of taking measures to ensure that students throughout the different education stages are mobile and have an effective social and health security system and full portability of grants when they are abroad;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 98 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Takes the view that measures must be taken to reinforce the role of thesupport familyies and social environment of young people and of their school in guiding them in their career choices and towards finding an occupation;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 100 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Emphasises that an ambitious funding is necessary to comply with the objective to give everyone the opportunity to undertake part of their education and training abroad; takes the view that education and training have to be a priority for the European Union and that this objective should be reflected in the next financial perspectives;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 101 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Recognizes the role of the local and regional authorities in the field of training and mobility; takes the view that their competences and experience should be seen as complementary of the EU action; emphasizes that in order to achieve its goals the EU should develop a partnership approach, in particular with the local and regional authorities;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 106 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the importance of non- formal education, such as intercultural learning, in developing important skills and competences; recognizing skills obtained through any form of learning, including, non-formal and informal learning, and their role in developing important skills and competences; also recommends encouraging projects that sustain the transmission of knowledge and skills from generation to generation;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 107 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the importance of informal and non- formal education, such as intercultural learning, in developing important skills and competences that will ensure the entry on and adaptability to the needs of the labour market;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 112 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that occupational choices must be less strongly influenced by gender,are still strongly gender-based and that this is a component adding to gender inequality; stresses that this has an impact both on female unemployment and poverty; stresses that measures must be taken to present a comprehensive overview of possible career choices and that the attempt must be made from an early age to interest and support girls, in particular, in mathematical and technical professions;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 124 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises that an actinclusive labour market policy, includingmeasures such as, publicly funded work programmes for young people, and the creation of new, sustainable and good jobs are essential preconditions for successfully tackling youth unemployment, and that the existing funds, such as the European Social Fund, must be targeted more specifically at these obje, the recognition of the voluntary work as professional experience as well as the promotion of entrepreneurship are essential elements for successfully tackling youth unemployment; emphasises that a mix of EU funding is available for young people from instruments such as the European Social Fund, the Mobility Programs (Erasmus, Socrates, Leonardo) and the YOUTH program but that the diversity of funding makes it difficult for youth organisations to access funding that answers their needs; stresses the need for funding for young people that is easy accessible, can be managed by volunteers and small organisations where applicable, and allows for funding overarching measures that integrate several dimensions such as employment, mobility, social integration and cultural activities;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 139 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that young people whose chances of getting started in life are poorer must be supported individually to increase their employability andwith respect for their individual needs and with a focus to increase their integration into the labour market and their access to quality jobs; considers that publicly funded training places are ancan be one effective instrument for integrating particularly disadvantaged young people; stresses however that integration into the first labour market is essential and that any integration measures should aim to access the regular labour market from an early stage on and need to be accommodated by support measures focussing on the need of individuals; stresses the specific difficulties of poor young people to enjoy an experience abroad because of financial and linguistic constraints, and in some case spatial discrimination; is convinced that financial support must address especially the needs of the most disadvantaged;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 146 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Points out the need to find a balance between higher education systems on one hand and the needs of the economy and society in general on the other and also interlink them through adequate curricula for future skills and jobs;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 149 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on national, regional, and local authorities to support and enhance cooperation between universities and business, VET centres and the private sector;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 151 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on national, regional, and local authorities to remove existing barriers, support and enhance cooperation between universities and business and facilitate partnerships between the two;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 159 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Encourages universities to bring their programmes and structures closer to the specific needs of the labour market and to explor, to consider the needs of the businesses when developing the curricula and to pursue new methods of cooperation with private and public companies, while encouraging and supporting youth entrepreneurship;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 170 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges the Commission to make all the necessary efforts to complete the European Area of Research, providing greater support for the mobility of young researchers in order to promote European excellence in the field of research and to increase the low proportion of researchers, and particularly women researchers, in the European workforce;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 173 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. InvitesCalls on the Member States to modernise and increase the attractiveness and quality of vocational education and training (VET) to react toso that it can be better adapted to the current and future needs of the changing labour market, which by 2020 will require new knowledge and skills based on diplomas that should be mutually recognised in all Member States;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 179 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the importance of supporting and further enhancing mobility in the field of VET, including apprenticeships, by providing VET students and apprentices with information, counselling, guidance and hosting structures when they are abroad;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 180 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Emphasises the importance of non- formal and informal learning and education for the development of young people as well as the voluntary work; stresses that the gained competencies do not only offer opportunities for their entry into the world of work, but also enable young people to be actively involved in the society and to take responsibility of their lives, while also stimulating their entrepreneurial skills;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 182 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Emphasises the importance of youth to be included not only in the labour market and the economy, but also in the shaping and governing of the future of Europe; asks the Commission to come up with a Green Paper on Youth Participation;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 184 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Calls on the Commission to maintain a separate Youth in Action Program for the upcoming Multi-Financial Framework;
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 185 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new) (after subheading "Transition from education and training to work")
24a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote voluntary work by, for example, affording it a firm legal basis and recognising it as time worked, thereby making it a valid option for young people, especially when unemployed;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 186 #

2010/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Calls on the Commission to increase and widen participation in mobility programmes and to improve its visibility, notably those targeting Young people, for instance by using a single name to denote all mobility programmes while preserving the specificities of each of them.
2011/02/14
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 191 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Strongly stresses that the smooth entrance of young people into the labour market depends mainly on the modernisation of VET institutions and universities to ensure that their study programmes match the needs of the labour market, as well as on a strong cooperation between these and the business environment;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 209 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Invites tertiary education institutions to introduce a period of high-quality traineeship into all study programmes in order to enable young people to meet, in advance, the real and practical demands of the working environment and acquire the necessary skills for the entrance to the labour market;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 216 #

2010/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission to promote at European level initiatives to recognize the period of internship as a professional period in the branches of Social Security, such as some Members States are already doing;
2011/03/17
Committee: CULT
Amendment 91 #

2010/2278(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to increase and widen participation in mobility programmes and to improve its visibility, notably those targeting Young people, for instance by using a single name to denote all mobility programmes while preserving the specificities of each one of them;
2011/02/10
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 57 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas the Commission forecasts that unemployment is likely to reach 10.3% by the end of 2010, and whereas there is widespread concern that the present economic crisis, particularly its effect on unemployment and especially youth unemployment, will adversely affect population health,
2010/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 64 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas the combination of poverty with other vulnerabilities, such as childhood or old age, disability or minority background, further increases health risks and vice-versa, ill health can lead to poverty and/or social exclusion,
2010/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 67 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas early years have lifelong effects on many aspects of health and well-being – from obesity, heart disease and mental health, to education, professional achievement, economic status and quality of life,
2010/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 68 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas health inequalities have significant economic implications for the EU and for Member States; Health inequalities related losses have been estimated to cost around 1.4% of GDP,
2010/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 81 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that attention must focus on the whole social gradient, with particular attention to be given to the needs of people in poverty, disadvantaged migrant and ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, elderly people and children living in poverchildren, youth and elderly people living in poverty based on the universal EU values of human dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity;
2010/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 92 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the economic and financial crisis, in particular on the supply side, may lead to a reduction in the level of funding for public health and health promotion, disease prevention and long- term care services as a result of budget cuts and lower tax revenues, while the demand for health and long-term care services may increase as a result of a combination of factors that contribute to the deterioration of the health status among the general population;
2010/12/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 99 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Council to evaluate measures to mitigate the impact of the economic crisis on the health care sector, in particular in the following areas: investing in health infrastructure, public health, health promotion and disease prevention, optimising funding for the health care sector, restructuring and reorganising the health care system to ensure equity of access;
2011/01/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 121 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to promote policies aiming at ensuring healthy life conditions for all children and adolescents, including actions to support pregnant women and parents (starting in pregnancy and continuing through the transition of the child); thereby recognizing the importance of investing in early child development as well as life course approaches;
2011/01/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 141 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Points to the importance of raising the average level of healthcare and decreasing the inequalities between different social groups, and underlines that these objectives could be achieved through the optimisation of public spending for healthcare, health promotion and disease prevention;
2011/01/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 145 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that, in addition to national governments, regional authorities in many countries have an important role in public health, health promotion, disease prevention and health services and thus need to be actively involved; points out that local governments, workplaces, and other stakeholders also have a vital contribution to make;
2011/01/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 167 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the reduction of health inequalities is fully addressed in the future initiative onand integrated into future initiatives related to early child development, youth polices focusing on education, training and employment and initiatives related to healthy ageing;
2011/01/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 177 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to assist Member States in making better use of EU cohesion policy and structural funds in order to support projects to address factors contributing tohat contribute to addressing the social determinants of health and reducing health inequalities; calls also on the Commission to support activities financed under the PROGRESS programme;
2011/01/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 185 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Council to promote the tackling of health inequalities as a policy priority in all Member States, taking into account the social determinants of health, by means of actions in policy areas such as the environment, agriculture and food policy, education, living and working conditions;
2011/01/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 198 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Member States to support and implement a joined up approach to policy making at local, regional and national level, thereby striving towards a Health in All Policies Approach (HiAP);
2011/01/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 199 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the Commission to pursue a Health in All Policies Approach (HiAP) to EU level policy making and ensure the implementation of effective impact assessments that take health equity outcomes into account;
2011/01/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 202 #

2010/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Calls on the Commission and Member States to work together to develop and implement complementary public health prevention actions at all levels of governance to combat existing and future health threats that can exacerbate existing health inequalities and place additional strains on health systems, particularly the increasing prevalence of non – communicable diseases (e.g. obesity, diabetes, cardio- vascular diseases, cancer);
2011/01/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 45 #

2010/2004(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that it intends to use all the means provided for in the IIA of 17 May 2006 to mobilise funds for these priorities, and underlines that this financial effort may necessitate the shifting of funds from other instruments or programmes; considers that the EU could transfer funds from badly implemented programmes, or those with a comparatively large level of appropriations, to these priorities,is exercise should be based not only on a quantitative monitoring of the existing programs but also on close and thorough qualitative monitoring; believes that the Committee on Budgets should rely on the work undertaken by EP specialised committees in that respect; thereby improving the quality of its spending, and thereby increasing European added value which is essential in a context of constrained public finances;
2010/02/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 50 #

2010/2004(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls that the financing of these priorities through tha possible reallocation of funds must not be detrimental to traditional EU policies such as the cohesion or, structural or agriculture policies; points out that these policies fulfil the founding principle of the EU, namely social inclusion and solidarity amongst Member States and regions;
2010/02/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 78 #

2010/2004(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Recalls that the abolition of the distinction between compulsory and non- compulsory expenditure in the budgetary procedure will profoundly change the traditional interinstitutional dialogue ... (rest unchanged);
2010/02/26
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 2 #

2010/0048(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 - point vi
vi. givenacknowledge that the current economic climate, might lead the budgetary authority to make some efforts to considerwards reprioritisation within the budget through the establishment of positive and negative priorities while bearing in mind however the European added value of the EU budget since it is an expression of solidarity and efficiency by pooling together financial resources otherwise dispersed at national, regional and local level; emphasise as well that an overwhelming part of the EU budget expenditures support long-term investments necessary to stimulate EU economic growth;
2010/07/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2010/0048(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 - point vii
vii. recognise that these new needs cannot be met only through redeployment or reprioritisation and use of available flexibility mechanisms, without a revision of the MFFthat a revision of the MFF and the flexibility mechanisms included in the IIA is necessary, contrary to the Council's position as set out in its conclusions of 16 March 2010 on the budget guidelines for 2011 and reaffirmed by the Presidency-in- office in its statements during the 15 June 2010 debate on oral question B7- 0310/2010 O- 0074/2010; and that,recall furthermore that new needs stemming from the entry into force of the Lisbon TreatyTreaty of Lisbon should logically entail savings at national and regional level;
2010/07/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2010/0048(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 - point ix
ix. recognise that their position of the Council and the Commission on the revision of the MFF until now is contradictory with the fact that they are constantly coming up with new proposals calling for new resources such as the "Bananas Agreement" (the Council) and ITER (the Commission)and ITER;
2010/07/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 6 #

2010/0048(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 - point ix a (new)
ixa. express its concern considering the trend developed by Member States towards launching European policies financed outside of the EU budget; measure the risk of a lack of democratic control and legitimacy over those policies as well as a breach of the principle of universality of the EU budget and the negative impact this trend might imply with regard to the principle of solidarity; (See amendment point xv)
2010/07/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 7 #

2010/0048(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 - point x
x. take all necessary steps for a revision of the MFF providing the extra resources necessary to deliver the European External Action Service and other Lisbon-Treaty- related policy priorities, as well as other initiatives, particularly under Heading 1a "Competitiveness Growth and Employment" and Heading 4 "External Relations", providing EU added value allowing the EU to meet its commitments and its citizens’ expectations;
2010/07/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 9 #

2010/0048(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 - point xiii
xiii. recognise the importance of flexibility to create reserves and margins allowing the EU to respond to current and future needs, both within the financial framework, within and between headings (such as was necessary to find the resources for Galileo, the Food Facility and the Economic Recovery Plan for example), and in negotiations over its establishment and revision; take note of the fact that Parliament is not prepared to accept any loss ofincreased flexibility norand enter into negotiations over any proposals that do notwould guarantee at least the current stronger degree of flexibility ove, including increasing the threshold for revisions to the financial framework of up to 0,03% of EU GNI (referred to in Article 8(3) of the proposal for a MFF Regulation), as well as increasing the amount available through the Flexibility Instrument and simplifying the procedure for shifting resources between the different Headings of the MFF;
2010/07/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 10 #

2010/0048(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 - point xv
xv. express its concern considering the trend developed by Member States to launch European policies financed outside of the EU budget; measure the risk of a lack of democratic control and legitimacy over those policies as well as a breach of the principle of universality of the EU budget and the negative impact this trend might imply with regard to the principle of solidarity; (See amendment point ix a )deleted
2010/07/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2010/0048(APP)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 - point xvi
xvi. given its possible far-reaching budgetary consequences, give further thought to the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism ahead of the adoption of the MFF regulation; accept that both arms of the budgetary authority be involved in decisions concerning the impact this mechanism could have on the EU budget; agree that any possible budgetary needs linked to this mechanism should be financed through an ad-hoc revision of the MFF and that therefore arrangements need to be found within the IIA to ensure a smooth effective and efficient cooperation between the institutions and to provide the necessary transparency;
2010/07/23
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 3 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates that that third revision of the current MFF is the consequence of the tight margins foreseen in the IIA of 17 May 2006, which demonstrates that a thorough examination should bcalls that for the fourth time since 2007 the budget authority has been obliged to revise the MFF 2007-13 and the IIA of 17 May 2006 in order to provide made and substantial proposals presented by Commission to address these deficits in the mid-term review of the IIA, as provided for in Declaration 3 thereof, if possible through more flexibility and by all means foreseen by the IIA; calls on the European Commission to immediately initiate the review process as soon as it is in officequate budgetary means for the financing of polices not sufficiently funded under the financial framework agreed in 2006;
2009/11/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 4 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that margins available according to the financial programming published by the Commission in May 2009 for the budget years 2011 -2013 are very tight; emphasises that this will prevent the institutions from taking any new, meaningful political initiative in areas set as priorities by the newly appointed President of the Commission such as, for example and to name only a few, addressing climate change or the "EU 2020" strategy; emphasises, moreover, that, following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, a number of policies will be strengthened at EU level, which will require additional EU funding; therefore calls on the new Commission to publish, as soon as it is in office, a report on the functioning of the IIA of 17 May 2006, as provided for in Declaration 1 thereof, together with a revision of the MFF 2007-13 for the budget years 2011- 13;
2009/11/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 5 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Recalls that the Commission should also initiate the mid-term review process, as provided for in Declaration 3 of the IIA of 17 May 2006, in order to launch a proper public and open debate on the post-2013 Multiannual Financial Framework;
2009/11/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 12 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need to provide the EU with the appropriate financial means to effectively develop measures to meet the existing and new needs for the implementation of new Lisbon Treaty- related EU policies; requests the Commission to take into account the undertaken budgetary commitments and their multiannual budgetary implications when presenting the proposals for the mid-term review andof the financing of new Lisbon Treaty-related policies; calls, accordingly, on the new Commission to make a clear commitment to complying with this requestpresent, as soon as it is in office, a proposal for a revision of the MFF 2007- 13;
2009/11/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 17 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the financing of the decommissioning of the Kozloduy nuclear power plant for 2010; believes though that this issue deserves an appropriate multiannual funding solution, which should be provided in the context of the forthcoming budgetary proposalsa revision of the MFF 2007-13, to be presented by the new Commission as soon as it is in office;
2009/11/27
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 25 #

2009/2002(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls that the fight against climate change will remain one of the top priorities for the European Union, as the Copenhagen conference in December 2009 has shown; considers, however, that this priority is not sufficiently reflected in the EU budget and intends, consequently, to put stronger emphasis on this key policy; calls on the new Commission to submit a financing proposal in the aftermath of the climate change conference in the context of a revision of the MFF 2007-13 to be presented by the new Commission as soon as it is in office;
2009/11/27
Committee: BUDG