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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument PDF (890 KB) DOC (1 MB)
Amendments (21)
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The European Neighbourhood Instrument funding supports also the implementation of regional cooperation i.a. in the framework of the Northern Dimension and the Black Sea Synergy as well as the external aspects of macro- regional strategies.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) While European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument contributed to the strengthening of the Union's relations with partner countries, it only showed limited consistency with ENP policy objectives, had a mixed record in effectiveness, and failed to involve regional and local authorities and civil society actors in all stages of the assistance cycle.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Furthermore, it is important to foster and facilitate cooperation for the common benefit of Union and its partners, notably through pooling of contributions from internal and external instruments of the Union budget, in particular for Cross- Border Cooperation, regional cooperation projects, infrastructure projects of Union interest that will pass through Neighbourhood countries and other areas of cooperation.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) It is expected that the EU Member States and Ppartnericipating countries taking part in Cross Border Co-operation will provide national co-financing. This will strengthen country ownership, increase the financial resources at the disposal of the programmes and facilitate the participation of local actors.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Cross-Border Co-operation willshould contribute as appropriate to the implementation of existing and future regional cooperation, for example in the Northern Dimension and Black Sea regions, as well as of macro-regional strategies.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The Union aims to establish an area of prosperity and good neighbourlinsupport under this Regulation shall be used for the benefit of participating countriess, involvcluding the European Unir regional and the countries and territories listed in the Annex to this Regulation (hereinafter ‘the partner countries’) by developing a special relationshiplocal authorities in Cross- Border Cooperation programmes, and/or the common benefit of the Union and participating countries, including their regional and local authorities in CBC programmes.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. Union support under this Regulation shall be used for the benefit of partner countries and the regions involved in the Cross-Border Cooperation. It can also be used for the common benefit of EUthe Union and partner countries.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. Union funding may also be used for the purpose of enabling the Russian Federation to participate in Cross-Border Cooperation, for the common benefit of border regions, and in relevant multi-country programmes, to reflect the specific status of the Russian Federation as both a Union neighbour and a strategic partner in the region.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects, poverty reduction, including through private-sector development, and social justice; the strengthening of capacities of national, regional and local authorities to deliver basic services to the population; promotion of internal economic, social and territorial cohesion, rural development, climate action and disaster resilience;
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Cooperation with Russian Federation is based on its status as the Union neighbour and strategic partnership. The Northern Dimension policy documents and other relevant documents provide the political framework for regional and Cross-border cooperation with Russia. Black Sea Synergy is based on the Joint Statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the countries of the European Union and of the wider Black Sea area.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Union support provided under this Regulation to each partner country shall be differentiated in form and amounts according to the partner country's commitment to reforms and its progress in implementing these reforms. Such differentiation shall reflect the level of ambition of the country's partnership with the Union, its progress in building deep and sustainable democracy, its progress in implementing agreed reform objectives, its progress in promoting peace and settling violent conflicts, the country's needs and capacities, and the potential impact of Union support.
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Union support under this Regulation shall, in principle, be established in partnership with the beneficiaries. The partnership shall involve as appropriate, national, regional and local authorities, other stakeholders, civil society, social partners and o, in a transparent and verifiable way and through an institutionalised mechanism, involve the following stakeholders in preparing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Union support: (i) national, regional and local authorities; (ii) civil society organisations; (iii) social partners; (iv) other non-state actors. In the framework of this partnership, a genuine, timely and thorough consultation with these actors in all stages of the assistance cycle shall be ensured by providing them with relevant information, establishing a direct and continuous dialogue, and receiving and answering their non-state actors in preparing, implementing and monitoring Union support. written comments. The Commission, and in particular the Union's delegations in partner countries, shall ensure that appropriate steps are taken to enhance the capacities of regional and local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders to play a meaningful part in that process.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Union support under this Regulation shall in principle be co-financed by the partner and other participating countries through public funds, contributions from the beneficiaries or other sources. The same principle shall be applicable to the cooperation with the Russian Federation, particularly with regard to programmes referred to in points (b) and (c) of Article 6(1) (c). Co-financing requirements may be waived in duly justified cases and when this is necessary to support the development of civil society and non-state actors, without prejudice to compliance with the other conditions set out in the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) multi-country programmes which address challenges common to all or a number of partner countries, and regional and sub-regional cooperation between two or more partner countries, andbased on priorities of the European Neighbourhood Policy, or regional and sub-regional cooperation which may include cooperation with the Russian Federation;
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) for land borders, covering the territorial units corresponding to NUTS level 3 or equivalent along the land borders between Member States and partner countries, and/or the Russian Federation, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation action;
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. In order to ensure the continuation of existing cooperation schemes and in other justified cases, territorial units adjoining to those referred to in paragraph 1 may be allowed to participate in Cross-Border Cooperation. The conditions under which adjacent regions may participate will be laid down in the Joint Operational Programmes. Border regions that belong to countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) and the relevant regions in countries covered by the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance can also participate in the programmes mentioned in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1. Participation of the European Economic Area countries in the Cross-Border Cooperation programmes will continue to be based on their own resources.
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 12
Article 10 – paragraph 12
12. Following the principle of partnership, participating countries and their regional and local authorities shall jointly select actions for Union support that are consistent with the priorities and measures of the joint operational programme.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 12
Article 10 – paragraph 12
12. Following the principle of partnership, participating countries and regions shall jointly select actions for Union support that are consistent with the priorities and measures of the joint operational programme.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a Urgency procedure 1. In exceptional circumstances, such as crises or threats to democracy, the rule of law, human rights or fundamental freedoms, or natural or man-made disasters, delegated acts adopted under this Article shall enter into force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance with paragraph 2. The immediate notification of such a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for the use of the urgency procedure. 2. Either the European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 14. In such a case, the Commission shall repeal the act immediately following the notification of the decision to object by the European Parliament or by the Council.
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17
Article 17
Without prejudice to the provisions on the suspension of aid in partnership and cooperation agreements and association agreements with partner countries and regions, where a partner country fails to observe the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the Union shall invite the country concerned to hold consultations in view of finding a solution acceptable to both parties, except in cases of special urgency. Where consultation with the country concerned does not lead to a solution acceptable to both parties, or if consultations are refused or in case of special urgency, the Council may take appropriate measures in accordance with Article 215(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which may include full or partial suspension of Union support. In such cases, the Union shall consider the possibility of re- allocating funds towards civil society activities in the field of promotion of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights and fundamental freedoms, pending the absorption capacity of civil society organisations, in the partner country concerned.
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – heading 1 – item 13 a (new)
Annex – heading 1 – item 13 a (new)
Russian Federation