79 Amendments of Oreste ROSSI related to 2011/0401(COD)
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The European Commission does noStem cell therapies have been shown to be effective in certain fields, especially in regenerative medicine. The Union should, therefore, continue to support such research. However, the European Commission acknowledges the ethical concerns raised by research on human embryonic stem cells, for which reason it explicitly does not solicit the use of human embryonic stem cells. The use of adult human stem cells, be they adult or embryonicwith particular reference to cord blood stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells, if any, depends on the judgement of the scientists in view of the objectives they want to achieve and is subject to stringent Ethics Review. No project involving the use of human embryonic stem cells should be funded that does not obtain the necessary approvals from the Member States. No activity should be funded that is forbidden in all Member States. No activity should be funded in a Member State where such activity is forbidden.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of Horizon 2020 shall be EUR 87740 million, of which a maximum of EUR 861698 million shall be allocated to activities under Title XIX of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Or. it (See Amendment to Annex II)
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) Excellent science, EUR 273818 million; Or. it (See Amendment to Annex II)
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) Industrial leadership, EUR 205280 million; Or. it (See Amendment to Annex II)
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) Societal challenges, EUR 3584388 million. Or. it (See Amendment to Annex II)
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology shall be financed through a maximum contribution from Horizon 2020 of EUR 3192524 million as set out in Annex II. A first allocation of EUR 15042 million shall be provided to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for activities under Title XVII of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. A second allocation of up to EUR 165482 million shall be provided, subject to the review set out in Article 26 (1). This additional amount shall be provided on a pro-rata basis, as indicated in Annex II, from the amount for the specific objective "Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies" within the priority on industrial leadership set out in paragraph 2(b) and from the amount for the priority on societal challenges set out in 2(c). Or. it (See Amendment to Annex II)
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) have a legal system based on democratic principles and an efficient civil service;
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. For the implementation of Horizon 2020, account shall be taken of advice and inputs provided by: advisory groups of independent, high level experts set up by the Commission; dialogue structures created under international science and technology agreements; representatives from industry (especially in the case of EIIs); forward looking activities; targeted public consultations; and transparent and interactive processes that ensure responsible research and innovation is supported.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) research activity aiming at human and animal cloning for reproductive purposes;
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Research on human stem cells, both adult and embryonic,activities aiming at developing and improving therapies based on adult human stem cells will be supported. Funding for research on adult human stem cells may be fingrancted, depending both on the contents of the scientific proposal and the legal framework of the Member States involved. In particular, research on stem cells from umbilical cord blood and induced pluripotent stem cells will be supported. No funding shall be granted for research activities that are prohibited in all the Member States. No activity shall be funded in a Member State where such activity is forbidden.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to around 1530% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on "Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies" and the priority "Societal challenges" going to SMEs.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Particular attention shall be paid to joint programming initiatives between Member States’ regions, preferably ones forming part of the same Euroregion or the same EGTC established pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II Priority 'Industrial leadership' – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II Priority 'Industrial leadership' – paragraph 3
Horizon 2020 will take an integrated approach to the participation of SMEs, which could lead to around 1530 % of the total combined budgets for all specific objectives on societal challenges and the specific objective 'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies' being devoted to SMEs.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.5.3 – point b –paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1.5.3 – point b –paragraph 1
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
In the Union, CVD annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than EUR 192 billion while c. Cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45-64. O while over 27 million people in the Union suffer from diabetes and the total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. This figure will continue to rise dramatically - largely as result of Europe's ageing population and the associated increases in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Environmental, life-style and socio- economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these. However, for other conditions – in particular neurodegenerative diseases – effective prevention strategies will first require a considerable boost in research into their causes and the development of better early diagnosis and treatment options.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 3
An increasing disease and disability burden in the context of an aging population places further demands on health and care sectors. If effective health and care is to be maintained for all ages, efforts are required to improve decision making in prevention and treatment provision, to identify and support the dissemination of best practice in the health and care sectors, and to support integrated care and the wide uptake of technological, organisational and social innovations empowering in particular older persons, persons with chronic diseases as well as disabled persons to remain active and independent. Doing so will contribute to increasing, and lengthening the duration of their physical, social, and mental well- being.
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 4
All of these activities shall be undertaken in such a way as to provide support throughout the research and innovation cycle, strengthening the competitiveness of the European based industries and development of new market opportunities. Emphasis will also be placed on engaging all health stakeholders –including patient and patient organisations– in order to develop a research and innovation agenda that actively involves citizens and reflects their needs and expectations.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 1
The aim is to meet the requirements of citizens for good quality, safe, healthy and affordable food, and to make food and feed processing and distribution more sustainable and the food sector more competitive. The activities shall focus on good quality, healthy and safe foods for all, informed consumer choices, and competitive food processing methods that use less resources and produce less by- products, waste and green-house gases.
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The European Commission does not explicitlyStem cells have proved their effectiveness in various medical treatments, particularly in the field regenerative medicine. The Union should therefore continue to encourage research in this direction. The European Commission, however, acknowledges that human embryo stem cell research raises ethical issues and therefore expressly refrains from soliciting the use of human embryonic stem cells. The use of adult human stem cells, be they adult or embryonic, if anyin particular those obtained from umbilical cord blood or induced pluripotent stem cells, depends on the judgement of the scientists in view of the objectives they want to achieve and is subject to stringent Ethics Review. No project involving the use of human embryonic stem cells should be funded that does not obtain the necessary approvals from the Member States. No activity should be funded that is forbidden in all Member States. No activity should be funded in a Member State where such activity is forbidden.
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
The Union intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020, with a further reduction to 80-95 % by 2050. In addition, renewables should cover 20 % of final energy consumption in 2020 coupled with a 20 % energy efficiency target. Achieving these objectives will require an overhaul of the energy system combining low carbon profile, energy security and affordability, while at the same time reinforcing Europe's economic competitiveness. Europe is currently far from this overall goal. 80 % of the European energy system still relies on fossil fuels, and the sector produces 80 % of all the Union's greenhouse gas emissions. Every year 2.5 % of the Union's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is spThe system needs to be overhauled in this way because, faced with volatile energy prices on the world market (coupled with concerns over security of supply), an increased tax burdent on energy importsources and this is likely to increase. This trend would lead to total dependence on oil and gas imports by 2050. Faced with volatile energy prices on the world market, coupled with concerns over security of supplye high cost of adapting to the EU’s environmental policies, European industries and consumers are spending an increasing share of their income on energy.
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 3
To achieve these reductions, significant investments need to be made in research, development, demonstration and market roll-out at affordable prices of efficient, safe and reliable low- carbon energy technologies and services. These must go hand in hand with non- technological solutions on both the supply and demand sides. All this must be part of an integrated low-carbon policy, including mastering key enabling technologies, in particular ICT solutions and advanced manufacturing, processing and materials. The goal is to produce efficient energy technologies and services that can be taken up widely on European and international markets and to establish intelligent demand-side management based on an open and transparent energy trade market and intelligent energy efficiency management systems.
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
From the perspective of optimising resources, the adoption of separate budget lines for each technology mentioned in the SET plan provides European added value.
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 3.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 3.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on research, development and full scale demonstration - of innovative renewables and carbon capture and storage technologies offering larger scale, lower costrenewables that are affordable, environmentally safe technologies withand have a higher conversion efficiency and higher availability for different market and operating environments.
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 3.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 3.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on research, development and full scale demonstration of technologies and value chains to make bio-energy more competitive and sustainable, to reduce time to market for biomethane, hydrogen and fuel cells and to bring new options showing long-term potential to maturity.
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 2
The focus of activities shall be to reduce resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and improve vehicle efficiency, to accelerate the development and deployment of a new generation of electric and other low or zero emission vehicllow emission vehicles at affordable market prices, including through breakthroughs in engines, batteries and infrastructure; to explore and exploit the potential of alternative fuels and innovative and more efficient propulsion systems, including fuel infrastructure; to optimise the use of infrastructures, by means of intelligent transport systems and smart equipment; and to increase the use of demand management and public and non-motorised transport, particularly in urban areas.
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 2
The focus of activities shall be to reduce resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and improve vehicle efficiency, to accelerate the development and deployment of a new generation of electric and other low or zero emission vehicles at affordable market prices, including through breakthroughs in engines, batteries and infrastructure; to explore and exploit the potential of alternative fuels and innovative and more efficient propulsion systems, including fuel infrastructure; to optimise the use of infrastructures, by means of intelligent transport systems and smart equipment; and to increase the use of demand management and public and non- motorised transport, particularly in urban areas.
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 4.3 – point c – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 4.3 – point c – paragraph 2
The focus of activities shall be to develop the next generation of innovative transport means and to prepare the ground for the following one, by working on novel concepts and designs at competitive market prices, smart control systems and interoperable standards, efficient production processes, shorter development times and reduced lifecycle costs.
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
The focus of Union actions shall therefore be on supporting key Union objectives and policies including: the Europe 2020 strategy; the Innovation Union; Resource- Efficient Europe and the corresponding Roadmap; the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050; Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action; the Raw Materials Initiative; the Union's Sustainable Development Strategy; an Integrated Maritime Policy for the Union; the Marine Strategy Framework Directive; the Eco-innovation Action Plan and the Digital Agenda for Europe. These actions shall reinforce the ability of society to become more resilient to environmental and climate change and ensure the availability of raw materials.
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 5.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 5.3 – point d – paragraph 1
The aim is to foster all forms of eco- innovation that enable the transition to a green economy. Activities shall focus on: strengthening eco-innovative technologies, processes, services and products and boosting their market uptake andt affordable prices and their replication, with special attention for SMEs; supporting innovative policies and societal changes; measuring and assessing progress towards a green economy; and fostering resource efficiency through digital systems.
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Annex I – part III – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) strengthen security through border management, with particular reference to combating illegal immigration into the EU's territory;
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 1
Europe is facing a number of structural weaknesses when it comes to innovation capacity and the ability to deliver new services, products and processes. Among the main issues at hand are Europe's relatively poor record in talent attraction and retention; the impoverishment of technical and scientific skills characteristic historically of various regions; the underutilisation of existing research strengths in terms of creating economic or social value; low levels of entrepreneurial activity; a scale of resources in poles of excellence which is insufficient to compete globally; and an excessive number of barriers to collaboration within the knowledge triangle of higher education, research and business on a European level.
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 4
The EIT, via its KICs, operates in line with business logic. Strong leadership is a pre- requisite: each KIC is driven by a CEO. KIC partners are represented by single legal entities to allow more streamlined decision-making. KICs must produce annual business plans, including an ambitious portfolio of activities from education to business creation, with clear targets and deliverables, looking for both market and societal impact, and clear added value determined by a results- oriented approach. The current rules concerning participation, evaluation and monitoring of KICs allow fast-track, business-like decisions.
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 3 – point b – paragraph 2
Annex I – part V – point 3 – point b – paragraph 2
The EIT’s strategy and activities shall be driven by a focus on societal challenges that are of utmost relevance to the future, such as climate change or sustainable energy. By addressing key societal challenges in a comprehensive way, the EIT will promote inter- and multi- disciplinary approaches and help focus the research efforts of the partners in the KICs.
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 3 – point c – paragraph 2
Annex I – part V – point 3 – point c – paragraph 2
The EIT shall fully integrate education and training at all stages of careers and develop new and innovative curricula to reflect the need for new profiles engendered by complexnstant changes in societal andy, the economic challengesy and the labour market. To this end, the EIT will play a key role in encouraging recognition of new degrees and diplomas in Member States.
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 3 – point c – paragraph 3
Annex I – part V – point 3 – point c – paragraph 3
Amendment 384 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 3 – point f – paragraph 2
Annex I – part V – point 3 – point f – paragraph 2
The EIT will make a strong contribution to the objectives set in Horizon 2020, in particular by addressing societal challenges in a way complementing other initiatives in these areas. It will test out new and simplified approaches to funding and governance and thereby play a pioneering role within the European innovation landscape. Its approach to funding will be firmly based on a strong leverage effect, mobilising both public and private funds. Moreover, it will employ entirely new vehicles for targeted support to individual activities through the EIT Foundation.
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 3 – point g – paragraph 2
Annex I – part V – point 3 – point g – paragraph 2
Via the KICs and their co-location centres – nodes of excellence, bringing together higher education, research and business partners in a given geographical location – the EIT will also be linked to regional policy. In particular, it shall ensure a better connection between higher education institutions, the labour market and regional and local innovation and growth, in the context of local, regional and national smart specialisation strategies. In doing so, it will contribute to the objectives of the Union’s Cohesion Policy.
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – table
Annex II – table
I Excellent science, of which: 27818 23818 1. The European Research Council 15008 10008 2. Future and Emerging Technologies 3505 4505 3. Marie Curie actions on skills, training and career 6503 6503 development 4. European research infrastructures (including 2802 2802 eInfrastructures) II Industrial leadership, of which: 205280 1. Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies* 15580 of which 500 for EIT EIT 2. Access to risk finance** 46000 3. Innovation in SMEs 3700 III Societal challenges, of which 35888 4388 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing; 90713147 of which 292 for EIT EIT 2. Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and 4694 of which 150 for maritime research and the bio- economy; EIT 3. Secure, clean and efficient energy 64537 of which 2140 for EIT EIT 4. Smart, green and integrated transport 76690 of which 2417 for EIT 5. Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials 3571003 of which 1145 for EIT EIT 6. Inclusive, innovative and secure societies 4317 of which 138 for EIT European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 15042 + 165482*** Non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre 2212 TOTAL 87740
Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of Horizon 2020 shall be EUR 87740 million, of which a maximum of EUR 86198 million98.8% shall be allocated to activities under Title XIX of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).
Amendment 409 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) Excellent science, EUR 27818 million27.1% of total funding;
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) Industrial leadership, EUR 20280 million 28.8% of total funding;
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) Societal challenges, EUR 35888 million39,% of total funding.
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The maximum overall amount for the Union financial contribution from Horizon 2020 to the non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre shall be EUR 2 212 million2.5% of total funding.
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology shall be financed through a maximum contribution from Horizon 2020 of EUR 3194 million as set out in Annex II. A first allocation of EUR 1542 million shall be provided to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for activities under Title XVII of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. A second allocation of up to EUR 1652 million shall be provided, subject to the review set out in Article 26 (1). This additional amount shall be provided on a pro-rata basis, as indicated in Annex II, from the amount for the specific objective "Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies" within the priority on industrial leadership set out in paragraph 2(b) and from the amount for the priority on societal challenges set out in 2(c)2.9% of total funding as set out in Annex II.
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) have a system based on democratic principles and an efficient civil service;
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. For the implementation of Horizon 2020, account shall be taken of advice and inputs provided by: advisory groups of independent, high level experts set up by the Commission; dialogue structures created under international science and technology agreements; representatives from industry (especially in the case of EIIs); forward looking activities; targeted public consultations; and transparent and interactive processes that ensure responsible research and innovation is supported.
Amendment 552 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) research activity aiming at human and animal cloning for reproductive purposes;
Amendment 578 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Research on human stem cells, both adult and embryonic,activities aiming at developing and improving therapies based on adult human stem cells shall be supported. Funding for research on adult human stem cells may be fingrancted, depending both on the contents of the scientific proposal and the legal framework of the Member States involved. In particular, research on stem cells from umbilical cord blood and induced pluripotent stem cells shall be supported. No funding shall be granted for research activities that are prohibited in all the Member States. No activity shall be funded in a Member State where such activity is forbidden.
Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to around 1530% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on "Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies" and the priority "Societal challenges" going to SMEs.
Amendment 670 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Particular attention shall be paid to joint programming initiatives between Member States’ regions, preferably regions forming part of the same Euroregion or the same European grouping of territorial cooperation established pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC)*. * OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 19.
Amendment 804 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 12
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 12
Horizon 2020 will take an integrated approach to the participation of SMEs, which could lead to around 1530 % of the total combined budgets for all specific objectives on societal challenges and the specific objective 'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies' being devoted to SMEs.
Amendment 1157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Amendment 1204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 3
Amendment 1223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 7
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 7
Amendment 1286 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
In the Union, CVD annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than EUR 192 billion while. cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45-64. O, while over 27 million people in the Union suffer from diabetes and the total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. This figure will continue to rise sharply, largely as a result of the growing incidence of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, which is linked to the rising average age of Europe’s population. Environmental, life- style and socio-economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these. In the case of other conditions, in particular neurodegenerative diseases, however, if prevention strategies are to be effective a major boost will need to be given to etiological research and better early diagnosis and treatment options will need to be developed.
Amendment 1331 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 3
An increasing disease and disability burden in the context of an aging population places further demands on health and care sectors. If effective health and care is to be maintained for all ages, efforts are required to improve decision making in prevention and treatment provision, to identify and support the dissemination of best practice in the health and care sectors, and to support integrated care and the wide uptake of technological, organisational and social innovations empowering in particular older persons as well as, persons suffering from chronic illnesses and disabled persons to remain active and independent. Doing so will contribute to increasing, and lengthening the duration of their physical, social, and mental well-being.
Amendment 1338 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 4
All of these activities shall be undertaken in such a way as to provide support throughout the research and innovation cycle, strengthening the competitiveness of the European based industries and development of new market opportunities. Particular emphasis shall also be placed on engaging all interested parties in the health sector - including patients and patients’ organisations - in order to develop a research and innovation agenda in which citizens are actively involved and which reflects their needs and expectations.
Amendment 1415 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – paragraph 1
The aim is to meet the requirements of citizens for good quality, safe, healthy and affordable food, and to make food and feed processing and distribution more sustainable and the food sector more competitive. The activities shall focus on good quality, healthy and safe foods for all, informed consumer choices, and competitive food processing methods that use less resources and produce less by- products, waste and green-house gases.
Amendment 1438 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
The Union intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020, with a further reduction to 80-95 % by 2050. In addition, renewables should cover 20 % of final energy consumption in 2020 coupled with a 20 % energy efficiency target. Achieving these objectives will require an overhaul of the energy system combining low carbon profile, energy security and affordability, while at the same time reinforcing Europe's economic competitiveness. Europe is currently far from this overall goal. 80 % of the European energy system still relies on fossil fuels, and the sector produces 80 % of all the Union's greenhouse gas emissions. Every year 2.5 % of the Union's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is spThe system needs to be overhauled in this way because, faced with volatile energy prices on the world market (coupled with concerns over security of supply), an increased tax burdent on energy importsources and this is likely to increase. This trend would lead to total dependence on oil and gas imports by 2050. Faced with volatile energy prices on the world market, coupled with concerns over security of supplye high cost of adapting to the Union’s environmental and climate- change legislation, European industries and consumers are spending an increasing share of their income on energy.
Amendment 1448 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1461 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
To achieve these reductions, significant investments need to be made in research, development, demonstration and market roll-out at affordable prices of efficient, safe and reliable low- carbon energy technologies and services. These must go hand in hand with non- technological solutions on both the supply and demand sides. All this must be part of an integrated low-carbon policy, including mastering key enabling technologies, in particular ICT solutions and advanced manufacturing, processing and materials. The goal is to produce efficient energy technologies and services that can be taken up widely on European and international markets and to establish intelligent demand-side management based on an open and transparent energy trade market and intelligent energy efficiency management systems.
Amendment 1473 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
From the perspective of optimising resources, the adoption of separate budget lines for each technology mentioned in the SET plan provides European added value.
Amendment 1497 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on research, development and full scale demonstration - of innovative renewables and carbon capture and storage technologies offering larger scale, lower costrenewables that are affordable, environmentally safe technologies withand have a higher conversion efficiency and higher availability for different market and operating environments.
Amendment 1511 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on research, development and full scale demonstration of technologies and value chains to make bio-energy more competitive and sustainable, to reduce time to market for biomethane, hydrogen and fuel cells and to bring new options showing long-term potential to maturity.
Amendment 1582 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 2
The focus of activities shall be to reduce resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and improve vehicle efficiency, to accelerate the development and deployment of a new generation of electric and other low or zerocompetitively priced low emission vehicles, including through breakthroughs in engines, batteries and infrastructure; to explore and exploit the potential of alternative fuels and innovative and more efficient propulsion systems, including fuel infrastructure; to optimise the use of infrastructures, by means of intelligent transport systems and smart equipment; and to increase the use of demand management and public and non-motorised transport, particularly in urban areas.
Amendment 1595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point c – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point c – paragraph 2
The focus of activities shall be to develop the next generation of innovative transport means and to prepare the ground for the following one, by working on competitively priced novel concepts and designs, smart control systems and interoperable standards, efficient production processes, shorter development times and reduced lifecycle costs.
Amendment 1629 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
The focus of Union actions shall therefore be on supporting key Union objectives and policies including: the Europe 2020 strategy; the Innovation Union; Resource- Efficient Europe and the corresponding Roadmap; the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 205030; Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action31; the Raw Materials Initiative32; the Union's Sustainable Development Strategy33; an Integrated Maritime Policy for the Union34; the Marine Strategy Framework Directive35; the Eco-innovation Action Plan and the Digital Agenda for Europe36. These actions shall reinforce the ability of society to become more resilient to environmental and climate change and ensure the availability of raw materials. These actions shall reinforce the ability of society to become more resilient to environmental and climate change and ensure the availability of raw materials.
Amendment 1654 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point d – paragraph 1
The aim is to foster all forms of eco- innovation that enable the transition to a green economy. Activities shall focus on: strengthening eco-innovative technologies, processes, services and products and boosting their market uptake at competitive prices and replication, with special attention for SMEs; supporting innovative policies and societal changes; measuring and assessing progress towards a green economy; and fostering resource efficiency through digital systems.
Amendment 1745 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) strengthen security through border management, in particular with a view to combating illegal immigration into the Union;
Amendment 1773 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 1 – paragraph 2
Europe is facing a number of structural weaknesses when it comes to innovation capacity and the ability to deliver new services, products and processes. Among the main issues at hand are: Europe's relatively poor record in talent attraction and retention; the depletion of the technical and scientific skills that have historically characterised various regions; the underutilisation of existing research strengths in terms of creating economic or social value; low levels of entrepreneurial activity; a scale of resources in poles of excellence which is insufficient to compete globally; and an excessive number of barriers to collaboration within the knowledge triangle of higher education, research and business on a European level.
Amendment 1780 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 2 – paragraph 6
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 2 – paragraph 6
The EIT, via its KICs, operates in line with business logic. Strong leadership is a pre- requisite: each KIC is driven by a CEO. KIC partners are represented by single legal entities to allow more streamlined decision-making. KICs must produce annual business plans, including an ambitious portfolio of activities from education to business creation, with clear targets and deliverables, looking for both market and societal impact and clear value added, determined by means of a results- based approach. The current rules concerning participation, evaluation and monitoring of KICs allow fast-track, business-like decisions.
Amendment 1794 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point b – paragraph 1
The EIT’s strategy and activities shall be driven by a focus on societal challenges that are of utmost relevance to the future, such as climate change or sustainable energy. By addressing key societal challenges in a comprehensive way, the EIT will promote inter- and multi- disciplinary approaches and help focus the research efforts of the partners in the KICs.
Amendment 1795 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point c – paragraph 1
The EIT shall fully integrate education and training at all stages of careers and develop new and innovative curricula to reflect the need for new profiles engendered by complex societal and economic challengesthe way in which society, the economy and the labour market are constantly changing. To this end, the EIT will play a key role in encouraging recognition of new degrees and diplomas in Member States.
Amendment 1798 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point c – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point c – paragraph 2
Amendment 1800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point f – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point f – paragraph 1
The EIT will make a strong contribution to the objectives set in Horizon 2020, in particular by addressing societal challenges in a way complementing other initiatives in these areas. It will test out new and simplified approaches to funding and governance and thereby play a pioneering role within the European innovation landscape. Its approach to funding will be firmly based on a strong leverage effect, mobilising both public and private funds. Moreover, it will employ entirely new vehicles for targeted support to individual activities through the EIT Foundation.
Amendment 1801 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point g – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 5 – point 3 – point g – paragraph 1
Via the KICs and their co-location centres – nodes of excellence, brining together higher education, research and business partners in a given geographical location – the EIT will also be linked to regional policy. In particular, it shall ensure a better connection between higher education institutions, the labour market and regional and local innovation and growth, in the context of local, regional and national smart specialisation strategies. In doing so, it will contribute to the objectives of the Union’s Cohesion Policy.
Amendment 1809 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table
I Excellent science, of which: 2781827.1% 1. European Research Council 1500811.4% 2. Future and Emerging Technologies 35055.1% 3. Marie Curie actions on skills, training and career development 65037.4% 4. European research infrastructures (including eInfrastructures) 28023.2% II Industrial leadership, of which: 2028028.8% 1. Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies* 15580 of which 500 for EIT 17.8% 2. Access to risk finance** 40006.8% 3. Innovation in SMEs 7004.2% III Societal challenges, of which 3588839.2% 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing; 9077 of which 292 for EIT15% 2. Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research and the 4694 of which 150 for EIT 5.3% and the bio- economy; 3. Secure, clean and efficient energy 6537 of which 210 for EIT5.2% 4. Smart, green and integrated transport 7690 of which 247 for EIT7.6% 5. Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials 3573 of which 115 for EIT 6. Inclusive, innovative and secure societies 1.2% 6. Inclusive, innovative and secure societies 4317 of which 138 for EIT.9% European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 1542 + 1652*** Non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre 2.4% Non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre 2212 .5% TOTAL 87740 100%