Activities of Giommaria UGGIAS related to 2011/0275(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on specific provisions concerning the European Regional Development Fund and the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006
Amendments (36)
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2
Article 2
The ERDF shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion by redressing the main regional imbalances through support for the development and structural adjustment of regional economies, including the conversion of declining industrial regions and regions lagging behind, taking into account the difficulties affecting areas with permanent serious natural or demographic handicaps.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In more developed regions, the ERDF shall not support investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens in the areas of environment, transport, and ICT.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) at least 80% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to the thematic objectives set out in points 1, 3, 4 and 47 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […...]/2012 [CPR];
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) at least 50% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to the thematic objectives set in out in points 1, 3, 4 and 47 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR].;
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The ERDF shall support the following investment priorities within the thematic objectives set out in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR], taking into account regional needs and potential as described in the Partnership Contracts:
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
By way of derogation from points (a) and (aa), all NUTS 2 regions and NUTS 3 regions consisting solely of one or more islands shall be considered less developed regions for the purposes of this article.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
(7) promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures, especially in remote and island regions:
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in respect of the list of cities to participate in the urban development plommon indicatforms. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with 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.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
The ERDF shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion by redressing the main regional imbalances through support for the development and structural adjustment of regional economies, including the conversion of declining industrial regions and regions lagging behind and also addressing the difficulties affecting territories suffering from serious and permanent natural or demographic handicaps.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
(d) developing comprehensive, high- quality and interoperable railway systems, combined with possible financing for the purchase of rolling-stock for public transport;
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
(da) developing sustainable sea or air transport systems to help open up islands to the greatest extent possible to passenger and goods traffic;
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) point (a) shall not constitute an obstacle to the selection of cities in remote or island regions or cities whose population is significantly lower than that of the large urban agglomerations of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 10 a (new)
Annex – row 10 a (new)
Tourism Visits Number of visits to supported attractions EUR Volume of investment in smart and sustainable mobility
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) investments in accessible social, health and, educational, cultural, sport, and tourism infrastructure;
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point i bis (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point i bis (new)
(i a) investment to promote tourism including maritime tourist activity and to protect artistic and cultural heritage
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In more developed regions, the ERDF shall not support investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens in the areas of environment, transport, and ICT.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) at least 80% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to three of the thematic objectives set out in points 1, 3 and 4 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR] ; and
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) at least 80 % of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to the thematic objectives set out in points 1, 3, 4 and 47 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR];
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) at least 20% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to one of the thematic objectives set out in point 4 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR] ;
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) at least 50% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to three of the thematic objectives set in out in point 1, 3 and 4 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR] .
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) at least 50 % of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to thematic objectives set out in points 1, 3, 4 and 47 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR];
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) at least 6% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to one of the thematic objectives set out in point 4 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR].
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The ERDF shall support the following investment priorities within the thematic objectives set out in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR], in accordance with regional requirements and potential as described in the Partnership Contracts:
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) promoting business R&I investment, product and service development, technology transfer, social innovation and, cultural and creative industries, public service applications, demand stimulation, networking, clusters and open innovation through smart specialisation;
Amendment 518 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
(c) protecting, promoting and developing cultural heritage and sustainable tourism;
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point e
(e) action to improve the urban environment, including regeneration of deprived urban and outlying areas and brownfield sites and reduction of air pollution;
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point e
(e) action to improve the urban environment, including regeneration of brownfield sites, rehabilitation of cultural infrastractures and reduction of air pollution;
Amendment 550 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
(7) promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures, especially in peripheral and island regions:
Amendment 579 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
(d) develop comprehensive, high quality and interoperable railway systems, as well as the possibility of funding the purchase of rolling stock used for public transport;
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
(d a) (e) developing sustainable maritime or air transport systems that are likely to help islands optimise their accessibility for passengers and freight alike.
Amendment 662 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) investing in education, skills and, lifelong learning and culture by developing education and training infrastructure and promoting cultural heritage;
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 722 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 733 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) c) the provisions set out in point a) should not prevent the selection of cities situated in peripheral or island regions where the size of their population is significantly lower than those of the Member State's big metropolitan areas.
Amendment 748 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Operational programmes co-financed by the ERDF covering areas with severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps referred to in Article 111(4) of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR] shall pay particular attention to addressing the specific difficulties of those areas. The specific additional allocation for areas beset by permanent and severe geographic handicaps shall be used to enable these territories to alleviate such constraints, to improve their attractiveness for people and for industries, and to exploit their assets. It will support actions in the following fields: (a) all thematic objectives set out in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No [...]/2012[CPR]; (b) start-up aid for transport services; (c) cooperation actions not covered by Regulation (EU) N° [...]/2012 on specific provisions for support from the European Regional Development Fund towards the European territorial cooperation goal.