Provisional agreement between Parliament and Council on final act
2015/0263(COD) Structural reform support programme 2017-2020
Lead committee dossier: REGI/8/05171
Legal Basis TFEU 175-p3, TFEU 197-p2
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Opinion | AGRI | ||
| Opinion | BUDG | OLBRYCHT Jan (EPP) | |
| Opinion | CULT | MALTESE Curzio (GUE/NGL) | |
| Opinion | ECON | MAVRIDES Costas (S&D) | |
| Opinion | EMPL | SÓGOR Csaba (EPP) | |
| Opinion | ENVI | ||
| Opinion | ITRE | ||
| Opinion | LIBE | ||
| Opinion | PECH | CADEC Alain (EPP) | |
| Lead | REGI | VAN NISTELROOIJ Lambert (EPP), KREHL Constanze (S&D) | TOMAŠIĆ Ruža (ECR), JAKOVČIĆ Ivan (ALDE), OMARJEE Younous (GUE/NGL), REINTKE Terry (Verts/ALE), D'AMATO Rosa (EFD) |
Legal Basis TFEU 175-p3, TFEU 197-p2
Subjects
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2017/04/27
Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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T8-0139/2017
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The European Parliament adopted by 470 votes to 166, with 14 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of the Structural Reform Support Programme for the period 2017 to 2020 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1303/2013 and (EU) No 1305/2013. The European Parliament’s position, adopted in first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure, amended the Commission proposal as follows: General objective: the Programme shall contribute to institutional, administrative and growth-sustaining structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming and strengthening institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges, through assistance for the efficient, effective and transparent use of the Union funds. In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, the actions and activities selected for funding should ensure European added value through their contribution to the consistent and coherent implementation of Union law and policies, as well as the promotion of European values, including solidarity. Specific objectives: programme support shall be provided by the Commission at the request of a Member State in areas related to cohesion, competitiveness, productivity, innovation, smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth, jobs and investment. Included in these areas are: (i) the business environment (including SMEs), re-industrialisation and digitalisation; (ii) labour market policies, including social dialogue, for the creation of jobs; (iii) policies for implementing climate action, promoting energy efficiency and achieving energy diversification; (iv) promotion of financial literacy, access to finance and lending to the real economy and policies aimed at combating tax evasion . Request for support: a Member State wishing to receive support under the Programme shall submit a request for support to the Commission. The Commission may provide guidance on the main elements to be included in the request for support. Based on the analysis for support, the Commission shall come to an agreement with the Member State concerned on the priority areas for support, the objectives, an indicative timeline, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the estimated global financial contribution for such support, to be set out in a cooperation and support plan. The Commission shall forward the cooperation and support plan to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay. The beneficiary Member State may refuse to give such consent in the case of sensitive or confidential information, the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the beneficiary Member State. Organisation of support and reform partners: the Commission may, with the consent of the beneficiary Member State, organise the support under the Programme in cooperation with other Member States or European and international organisations or other Member States which have agreed to act as reform partners. Implementation and follow-up: the Commission should adopt annual work programmes and inform the European Parliament and the Council thereof. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with an annual monitoring report on the implementation of the Programme including requests for support submitted by Member States. Financial envelope: this shall be set at EUR 142 800 000 in current prices. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the European Parliament and the Council within the limits of the multiannual financial framework.
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T8-0139/2017
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- 2017/04/26 Debate in Parliament
- 2017/02/28 Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations
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2016/12/07
Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading
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A8-0374/2016
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The Committee on Regional Development adopted the report by Lambert van NISTELROOIJ (EPP, NL) and Constanze KREHL (S&D, DE) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of the Structural Reform Support Programme for the period 2017 to 2020 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1303/2013 and (EU) No 1305/2013. The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, exercising its prerogative as an associated committee in accordance with Rule 54 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, also gave an opinion on the report. The committee recommended that Parliament’s position adopted in first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure should amend the Commission proposal as follows: Objectives and activities: the Programme will: strengthen the capacity of Member States to design and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms and establish coherence with national and regional development strategies including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds in particular the European Structural and Investment Funds ('ESI Funds') and programmes; contribute to the achievement of common goals towards: (i) obtaining economic recovery, economic, social and territorial cohesion, job creation; (ii) guaranteeing a high level of social welfare and high-quality health and education services; (iii) combating poverty and social exclusion. Added value: actions and activities of the Programme shall ensure European added value in particular through: the development and implementation of solutions that address local, regional and national challenges which have impact on cross-border or Union-wide challenges, and that contribute to social, economic and territorial cohesion; their complementarity and synergy with other Union programmes and policies at regional, national and Union level; their contribution to the consistent and coherent implementation of Union law and policies, as well as the promotion of European values, in particular solidarity and respect for fundamental rights; their contribution to the sharing of good practices with a view to increasing the visibility of the Union’s reform programmes. Specific objectives: these shall be pursued in close cooperation with beneficiary Member States and shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, competitiveness, innovation, smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, including the following: re-industrialisation, financial and administrative assistance to SMEs, increasing public participation in enterprises and privatization processes, and digitalisation; policies for implementing climate action and promoting energy efficiency, achieving energy diversification; financial sector policies, including the promotion of financial literacy, financial stability, access to finance and lending to the real economy, and combating tax evasion. Eligible actions: the Programme may finance expertise related to policy advice, policy change, formulation of strategies and reform roadmaps, as well as to legislative, institutional, structural and administrative reforms at national, regional and local level where appropriate. The Commission shall: (i) inform the European Parliament as soon as a request for support under the Programme has been received and give details of the analysis undertaken; (ii) provide the cooperation and support plan to the European Parliament as soon as possible; (iii) inform the European Parliament about the participation of a Reform Partner and the latter’s role in the cooperation and support plan. The request for support may be submitted regarding the following: (i) the implementation of reforms by Member States, undertaken at their own initiative, in particular to achieve sustainable economic growth and job creation; (ii) the implementation of sustainable reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of the relevant Country Specific Recommendations issued in the context of the European semester. Financial envelope: this amounts to EUR 142 800 000 in current prices. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the European Parliament and the Council within the limits of the multiannual financial framework.
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A8-0374/2016
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2016/11/29
Committee decision to open interinstitutional negotiations with report adopted in committee
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2016/11/29
Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
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2016/05/12
Referral to associated committees announced in Parliament
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2015/12/02
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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2015/11/26
Legislative proposal published
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COM(2015)0701
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PURPOSE: to establish the Structural Reform Support Programme for the period from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2020 with the objective of strengthening the overall capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing institutional, structural and administrative reforms. PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council. ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the European Parliament decides in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and on an equal footing with the Council. BACKGROUND: several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth. The Union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a sustainable path, unlock the growth potential to strengthen the adjustment capacity, and support the process of convergence. Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. In this context, the provision of support by the Union in the form of technical assistance has been crucial in supporting the economic adjustment of Greece and Cyprus in the last years. Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of structural reforms. The Commission proposed to use the experience gained by the Union in assisting national authorities carrying out reforms in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to Member States. IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the Commission has examined two policy options in the ex-ante evaluation which is accompanying this proposal: a baseline option that foresees no change in the status quo, and a second option where a dedicated funding Programme is introduced and technical support is provided, on request from Member States, to assist potentially all Member States in order to support the implementation of growth-enhancing reforms in the context of economic governance processes. Based on the ex-ante evaluation, the second scenario is the preferred policy choice since it allows providing support in an organised and systematic manner to all Member States. CONTENT: this Regulation seeks to establish the Structural Reform Support Programme for the period from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2020. General objective: the general objective of the Programme is to contribute to reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and societal sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, growth, jobs, and investment, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds (European Structural and Investment funds, the Fund for the European Aid to the Most Deprived, the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund as well as the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa. Specific objectives: the specific objectives of the Programme will be to support the initiatives of national authorities to: design their reforms according to priorities, enhance their capacity to formulate, develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors, support their efforts to define and implement appropriate processes and methodologies, and to assist them to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources management. Support for the reforms: the support will relate to specific policy areas, such as: public financial management, budget process, debt management and revenue administration, institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration, effective rule of law, reform of the justice system and reinforcement of anti-fraud, anticorruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, access to finance, investment, financial sector policies, privatisation processes, trade and foreign direct investment, competition, public procurement, sustainable sectoral development and support for innovation, education and training, labour market policies, social inclusion, social security and social welfare systems, public health and healthcare systems, asylum, migration and borders policies, policies for the agricultural sector and the sustainable development of rural areas. Introduction of a request for support: a request for support under this Programme shall be made by a Member State wishing to receive such support. The request may be made within the dialogue of the European Semester, in any case by 31 October of the calendar year. The request for support may relate to three circumstances: the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of relevant Country Specific Recommendations issued in the context of the European Semester or implementation of other actions related to the Union law; the implementation of reforms associated with economic adjustment programmes for Member States receiving Union financial assistance under the existing instruments; the implementation of reforms undertaken by Member States at their initiative, notably to achieve sustainable investment, growth and job creation. Additional financial resources: the Programme may receive additional financial resources also through voluntary allocations from the technical assistance financial resources at the initiative of the Member States. To that end, it is proposed to allow all Member States (and not only Member States under temporary financial difficulties, as currently is the case) to contribute to the financial envelope of the Programme. Monitoring and evaluation: the achievement of the specific objectives of the Programme will be monitored and evaluated according to a number of indicators linked to the activities of technical support. This will include: (i) number and type of national authorities which received support, (ii) the number and type of support providers, (iii) the number and type of eligible actions performed (such as the provision of experts, training actions, seminars, etc.), (iv) the number of policy initiatives (such as action plans, road maps, guidelines, recommendations, legislation recommended/or adopted). BUDGETARY IMPLICATION: the dedicated financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme shall be up to EUR 142 800 000 (current prices) for a period of 4 years. This will be deduced from the technical assistance resources at the initiative of the Commission under Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and Regulation (EU) 1305/2013 and appropriately allocated for use within the scope and purpose of the Programme. DELEGATED ACTS: the proposal contains provisions empowering the Commission to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
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COM(2015)0701
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Documents
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2015)0701
- Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading: A8-0374/2016
- Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations: PE599.810 GEDA/A/(2017)002437
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T8-0139/2017
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2015/0263(COD)
2016/07/01
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123 amendments...
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) education and training, labour market policies, social inclusion, social security and social welfare systems, combating poverty, public health and healthcare systems, asylum,
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) education and training, labour market policies, social inclusion, social security and social welfare systems, public health and healthcare systems
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e (e) policies for the agricultural sector and
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) expertise related to
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the provision of expert(s) (including resident experts), for a short or long period, to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities, where necessary with
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the provision of expert(s) (including resident experts), for a short or long period, to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities, where necessary with interpretation, translation and cooperation support, administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities. Combining foreign with local experts would help maximize effectiveness, by making it easier to understand problems and design tailor-made solutions to the specific situation in the requesting Member States;
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Programme shall submit a request for support to the Commission, identifying the policy areas and the
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State,
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the implementation of re
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) the implementation of reforms by Member States, undertaken at their own initiative, notably to achieve sustainable investment, growth, high quality education, research, training and job creation.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission may define the support envisaged for Beneficiary Member States in cooperation with
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The Beneficiary Member State, in coordination with the Commission, may enter into partnership with one or more other Member States which shall act as Reform Partners in respect of specific areas of reform. A Reform Partner shall, in coordination with the
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The Beneficiary Member State, in coordination with the Commission, may enter into partnership with one or more other Member States which shall act as
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme shall be up to EUR 14
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. The financial allocation of the Programme may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the Programme and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions,
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. The budgetary authority shall authorise the available annual appropriations within the limits of the Multiannual Financial Framework established by Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013, which should guarantee appropriate resources in actions, plans, programs and projects in education, training and culture.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 1. In addition to the financial envelope set out in Article 9, the Programme may be financed through additional contributions from Member States, on a voluntary basis.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 3. These additional contributions referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used to support actions which contribute to delivering the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. A contribution made by a Beneficiary Member State in accordance with
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission, in close collaboration with the Beneficiary Member State and always with its consent, shall implement the Programme in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The measures of the Programme may be implemented
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) grants (including grants to the Member States' local, regional and national authorities);
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Grants may be awarded to Member States' local, regional and national authorities, the European Investment Bank group, international organisations, public and/or private bodies and entities legally established in any of the following:
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. Support may also be provided by individual experts who may be invited to contribute to selected activities organised under the Programme wherever that is
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 5. In order to implement the Programme, the Commission shall adopt, by way of implementing acts, multi-annual work programmes, following consultation with social partners and stakeholders, local authorities and experts. Multi-annual work programmes shall set out the policy objectives pursued through the envisaged support and the expected results, as well as funding priorities in the relevant policy areas. The multi-annual work programmes shall be further specified in annual work programmes, adopted by way of implementing acts, identifying the measures needed for their implementation, together with all the elements required by Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The Commission and the Beneficiary
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a) ensure complementarity and
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure complementarity and synergy between different instruments at Union and national, regional and local levels, in particular in relation to measures financed by Union funds, both in the planning phase and during implementation;
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) optimise mechanisms for coordination to avoid duplication of effort and cost;
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at Union and national, regional and local level to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 The European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with annual monitoring reports, an interim evaluation report, by mid of 2019, at the latest, and an ex-post evaluation report by end of December 2021.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with an interim evaluation report, by
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 3. The interim evaluation report shall include information on the achievement of the Programme's objectives, the efficiency of the use of resources and the Programme’s European added value and assessment on whether funding in areas covered by the Programme needs to be adapted or extended after 2020. It shall also address the continued relevance of all objectives and actions. The ex-post evaluation report shall include information on the longer-term impact of the Programme and shall assess the Programme as a whole, both its weaknesses and its strengths.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The implementation of the Programme should be subject to annual monitoring as well as to independent interim and ex-post evaluation on the basis of which the possible suspension after 2020 could be decided. Therefore, output indicators could be added to the proposed set of indicators.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health, taking into account the respect of the cultural diversity. In addition, as set out in Article 11 of the of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental protection requirements
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 a (new) 1a. Up to now, the Union has failed to achieve these objectives, particularly in the countries which have already received structural aid from the Commission, since access to education has been reduced in Greece whilst unemployment has constantly risen (with 50.1% youth unemployment in this country) due to the austerity policies.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) Articles 120 and 121 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provide that Member States shall conduct their economic policies with a view to contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the Union and in the context of the broad guidelines that the Council shall formulate. Thereby, the coordination of the economic policies of the Member States is a matter of common concern. This common concern must not however be pursued to the detriment of the economic and social stability of the Member States of the Union and in particular must not lead to sacrifices in the educational and social policies for young people.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth. The impact of the economic and financial crisis imposed austerities policies and measures in many Member States, which affected the right to education. The priority given to reduce macroeconomic imbalances has to be balanced with the need to ensure and maintain minimum standards in the field of education which deserves special attention. The Union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context, the
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of structural reforms. These challenges may be dependent on various factors, including limit
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background,
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. The Programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery, access to education and training, job creation, boosting Europe's competitiveness and stimulating investment in the real economy.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8)
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, and only upon such request, in full compliance with its sovereignty and with the principle of subsidiarity, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering,
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes, access to finance, investment, trade, sustainable development, innovation,
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State,
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support, taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) In order to create an appropriate socio-economic framework to improve access to education, which is primarily a fundamental human right, support should not be measured exclusively in financial terms but also in terms of citizenship, personal development and employability.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) In accordance with Article 14 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, education is a fundamental human right and therefore needs to be high-quality, inclusive and accessible for all. In this regard, the priority given to economic recovery has to be balanced with the need to give special attention to the sector of education.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The financial envelope of the Programme should consist of financial resources deducted from allocations for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission under Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 and Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council17 . In order to allow such deduction, it is necessary to amend those Regulations. The financing of the Structural Reform Support Programme should not constitute a precedent for any future initiatives by the Commission to be financed from the Cohesion Policy. __________________ 16 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) Considering the importance of sustaining the efforts of Member States in pursuing and implementing
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member State going beyond its control, upon request of a Member State, the Commission should be able to adopt
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member State going beyond its control, upon request of a Member State, the Commission should be able to adopt special measures, for a limited proportion of the annual work programme, in accordance with objectives and actions eligible under the Programme to support the local, regional and national authorities in addressing the urgent needs.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The financial interests of the Union should be protected through proportionate measures throughout the expenditure cycle, including the prevention, detection and investigation of irregularities
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The financial interests of the
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme, a proper framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. A mid-term evaluation looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, its efficiency and its added value at the European level should be carried out. A final evaluation should, in addition, deal with the long– term impact and the sustainability effects of the Programme. Those evaluations
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to the institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to local, regional and national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, but can rather, by reason of their scale and effects, be better achieved at 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 that objective, since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the Member State concerned.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to the institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States which desire and call for such action, by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, but can rather, by reason of their scale and effects, be better achieved at 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 that objective, since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the Member State concerned.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) In order to allow for the prompt application of the measures provided for in
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 2. 'Union funds' means the European Structural and Investment funds referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, the Fund for the European Aid to the Most Deprived, established by Regulation (EU) No 223/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. The Programme shall finance actions with European added value. To that effect, the Member States and the Commission shall ensure that actions selected for funding are likely to produce results with European added value and shall monitor whether European added value is actually achieved.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. The Programme shall finance actions with European added value. To that effect, the Commission shall ensure that actions selected for funding are likely to produce results with European added value and shall monitor whether European added value is actually achieved. Action should be closely monitored and feedback should be taken into account and implemented accordingly.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. Actions and activities of the Programme
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) their complementarity
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) their complementarity and synergy with other Union programmes and policies at national, regional, local, Union and international level;
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e (e) the promotion of mutual trust between Beneficiary Member States and
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new) (ea) the promotion of European values, in particular the solidarity which has been the base of all regional policies, including the empowerment of all citizens in regional and local decision-making processes.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new) (ea) the promotion of intercultural dialogue through education, training and creative sector.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities which desire and call for such support, for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national and regional authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, growth, jobs, and
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional,
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, sustainable growth, jobs, and investment, and economic social and territorial cohesion, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of local, regional and national authorities to design their reforms according to priorities, taking into account initial conditions and expected socio-
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design their reforms according to priorities and to the specific features of the beneficiary country, taking into account initial conditions and expected socio-
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) to assist Member States competent authorities to provide high quality, sustainable and inclusive public and private education, to promote excellence, evaluation, research and development of education at every level.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) to encourage the involvement of citizens in decision making through consultations and to strengthen citizenship through participatory elements.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new) To encourage Member States competent authorities to support their cultural facilities, so as to enable synergies in favour of national and local development.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 These objectives shall be pursued
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to policy areas related to competitiveness, sustainable growth, jobs and investment, and economic, social and territorial cohesion, in particular to the following:
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c (c)
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d Amendment 99 #
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Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should be able to contribute to the financial envelope of the Programme with additional funds. Currently, Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 limits the possibility of a transfer of resources dedicated to technical assistance at the initiative of a Member State to those Member States which face temporary budgetary difficulties. Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 should therefore be amended in order to allow all Member States to participate financially to the Programme. The resources transferred to the Union budget should be used for supporting actions contributing to smart, sustainable
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) This Regulation should be implemented in compliance with
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) This Regulation should be implemented in compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 on the financial rules applicable to the annual budget of the European Union. The Commission should adopt multi-annual work programmes that set out the
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member State going beyond its control, upon request of a Member State, the Commission should be able to adopt
Amendment 106 #
(19) The financial interests of the Union should be protected through proportionate measures throughout the expenditure cycle, including the prevention, detection and investigation of irregularities
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme, a proper framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. A mid-term evaluation looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, including the ability of reforms carried out under the Programme to deliver on the ex-ante identified policy objectives, its efficiency and its added value at the European level should be carried out. A final evaluation should, in addition, deal with the long– term impact and the sustainability effects of the Programme. Those evaluations should be based on the indicators, including social and environmental indicators, measuring the effects of the Programme.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to adapt the list of indicators measuring the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, in the light of experience during the implementation of the Programme, the power to adopt delegated 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 the amendment of the list. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council, in particular where investment, employment, education, health and the fight against poverty are concerned..
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) The Commission should draw up a comprehensive evaluation of the programme for analysis and discussion by the European Parliament;
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to the institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing technical support to national and, where appropriate, regional authorities for measures aimed at structurally reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, but can rather, by reason of their scale and effects, be better achieved at 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 that objective, since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the Member State or the region with vested legislative and executive powers concerned.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to the
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 This Regulation establishes the Structural Reform Support Programme, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Programme’ for the period from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2020 which it may be extended indefinitely for four-year periods.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions and principles shall apply:
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 1. 'Beneficiary Member State' means a Member State that requests and receives support from the Union under this Programme;
Amendment 116 #
1 a. 'Member State' means one or more Member States of the European Union and includes regions with vested legislative and executive powers;
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new) 2 a. 'structural reforms' means wide- ranging governmental actions aimed at strengthening regional, national and Union recovery, improving social conditions, fostering sustainable development, upward convergence and widely shared prosperity;
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new) 2 b. Union added value' means, in the pursuit of the general interest, the additional benefit resulting from a Union action or budget in comparison with what the intervention of one or more Member States would have delivered alone and which may result from different factors, inter alia coordination gains, legal certainty, greater effectiveness or complementarities;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new) 2 c. 'sustainable investment' means investment discipline that considers environmental, social and corporate governance criteria to generate long-term competitive financial returns and positive societal impact;
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the development and implementation of solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross-border or Union-wide challenges, and that contribute to social and economic cohesion;
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the development and implementation of solutions that address national challenges which arise from or have impact on cross-border or Union-wide challenges;
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) their contribution to the consistent and coherent implementation of Union law and of Community policies;
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new) (da) the promotion of Union values, in particular solidarity and respect for fundamental rights;
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States, albeit only if the Member States have explicitly requested contributions of that kind, by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, growth, jobs, and investment, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds.The Member States may put an end to support provided under the programme at any time and shall not be issued with binding instructions by the Commission.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national and regional authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms initiated and designed in the Member States by providing support to national, regional and local authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges, the correct implementation and promotion of Union law and Community policies with a view to enhancing competitiveness, growth, jobs, and investment, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, sustainable growth, jobs, and investment, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) The technical support shall be provided within the framework of a set of policy guidelines agreed upfront by national authorities and the Commission in order to define the broad policy strategy underpinning the relevant reforms;
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design their reforms in such a way that they promote growth and social well-being according to priorities, taking into account initial conditions and expected socio-
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design their reforms
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of national, regional and local authorities to design their reforms according to priorities, taking into account initial conditions and expected socio-
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design and implement their reforms according to priorities, taking into account initial conditions and expected socio-
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support the national authorities to enhance their capacity to formulate, develop and implement reform policies and strategies linked to growth and social well- being and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors;
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support the national authorities to enhance their capacity to plan and formulate, develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors;
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) to support the efforts of national authorities to identify, define and implement appropriate processes and methodologies by taking into account good practices and lessons learned by other countries in addressing similar situations, while considering the specificities of the domestic context and avoiding a one-size- fits-all approach;
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) to support
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) to help the correct application of EU law and Community policies and support the promotion thereof;
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) to assist the national authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of social dialogue, human resources management, where appropriate, through definition of clear responsibilities and increase of professional knowledge and skills
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) to assist the national, regional, and local authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources management, where appropriate, through definition of clear responsibilities and increase of professional knowledge and skills.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) to assist the national authorities to enhance the
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) to assist the national authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 These objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with Beneficiary Member States, their local and regional authorities, according to the country specific recommendations addressed to local and regional authorities.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 These objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with Beneficiary Member States, in keeping with Member States’ priorities and on the basis of dialogue with the social partners.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new) The Programme shall also be used for the purpose of fostering a structured policy dialogue with national authorities to enhance their capacity to formulate, develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring cross-sector consistency between goals and means;
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to policy areas related to environment and climate change, social cohesion, competitiveness, innovation, growth, jobs and investment, in particular to the following:
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The specific objectives set out in
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to the following policy areas related to competitiveness, growth, jobs and investment
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to policy areas related to
Amendment 154 #
(b) institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration, effective rule of law, including the correct application of EU law and Community policies, reform of the justice system and reinforcement of anti- fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering;
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration, provision of high quality public goods, fighting tax evasion, effective rule of law, reform of the justice system and reinforcement of anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering;
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration, including efficient territorial organisation, effective rule of law,
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) institutional reform and efficient and high-quality public service-oriented functioning of public administration, effective rule of law, reform of the justice system and reinforcement of anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering;
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) business environment, private sector development, public investment,
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) business environment, private sector development, investment, privatization and liberalisation processes, trade and foreign direct investment, competition and public procurement, sustainable sectoral development and support for innovation;
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) education and training, labour market policies to boost the creation of good jobs, social inclusion, social security and social welfare systems, public health, the fight against poverty and healthcare systems, asylum, migration and borders policies;
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) education and training,
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e (e) policies for implementing the Union climate action programme, reducing emission, promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency, for the agricultural sector and the sustainable development of rural areas;
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new) (ea) the production, provision and quality monitoring of data and statistics;
Amendment 164 #
(f) financial sector policies
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part With a view to pursuing the objectives set out in Articles 4 and 5, the Programme may finance
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) organisation of
Amendment 167 #
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i (i) compilation and publication of materials to disseminate information as well as results of the Programme
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Programme shall submit a request for support to the Commission, identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope of the Programme as set out in Article 5(2). This request shall be submitted at the latest by 31 October of each calendar year. Local and regional authorities shall also have the ability to initiate the submission of a request. The requesting Member State shall guarantee the right to consultation of the social partners and civil society during the process, including prior to the initiation of the request.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Programme shall submit a request for support to the Commission, identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope of the Programme as set out in Article 5(2). This request shall be submitted at the latest by 31 October of each calendar year after consultation with the social partners and civil society organisations.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Programme shall submit a request for support to the Commission, identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope of the Programme as set out in Article 5(2). This request shall be submitted at the latest by 31 October of each calendar year. It may be revoked at any time by the Member State concerned.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. A Member State wishing to receive technical support under the Programme shall submit a request for technical support to the Commission, identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope of the Programme as set out in Article 5(2). This request shall be submitted at the latest by 31 October of each calendar year.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. National authorities, with the involvement of national parliaments and other domestic stakeholders, shall agree with the Commission on a set of policy guidelines steering the design and the content of the reform; the broad scope of the reform shall be democratically discussed upfront in order to avoid bad surprise afterwards;
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment, subsidiarity and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, Union added value and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment, respect for the role of the social partners and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of the relevant Country Specific Recommendations issued in the context of the European Semester or of relevant actions related to the
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the implementation of structural reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of the relevant Country Specific Recommendations issued in the context of the European Semester or of relevant actions related to the implementation of Union law;
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the implementation of economic adjustment programmes for Member States that receive Union financial assistance under existing instruments, in particular in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 for the euro area Member States and Council Regulation (EC) No
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the implementation of economic adjustment programmes for Member States that receive Union financial assistance under existing instruments,
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) the implementation of reforms by Member States, undertaken at their own initiative, notably to achieve
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) the implementation of structural reforms by Member States, undertaken at their own initiative, notably to achieve sustainable investment, growth and job creation.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) A request for support under points (a) and (c) does not affect the right of Member States' authorities to take the final decision about the design, the adoption and the implementation of the reforms, taking into account the Treaties and the economic governance framework of the Union;
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission may define the technical support envisaged for Beneficiary Member States in cooperation with other Member States or international organisations.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The Beneficiary Member State, in coo
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. The financial allocation of the Programme may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the Programme and the achievement of its
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 1. In addition to the financial envelope set out in Article 9, the Programme may be financed through additional voluntary contributions from Member States.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 Amendment 195 #
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 15(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of four years from 1 January 2017. The Commission may continue to exercise these powers in the event of the extension of the programme beyond 31 December 2020.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 – point i a (new) (ia) the number of objectives in the support plan that have been reached by the beneficiary Member State
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Title 1 Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the establishment of the Structural Reform Support Programme
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union sh
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) Articles 120 and 121 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provide that Member States shall conduct their economic policies with a view to contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the Union and in the context of the broad guidelines that the Council shall formulate. Thereby, the coordination of the economic policies of the Member States is a matter of common concern and should be aimed at tackling the high rates of unemployment and social disparities within the Union.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth, in particular as a result of a lack of investment. The Union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a sustainable path, unlock the growth potential to strengthen the adjustment capacity, increase investment and support the
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth
Amendment 32 #
(3) Several Member States have been
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth. The Union has identified the implementation of socially sustainable structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a sustainable path, unlock the growth potential to strengthen the adjustment capacity, and support the process of convergence.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth. The Union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a sustainable path, unlock the growth potential to strengthen the adjustment capacity, boost competitiveness and support the process of convergence.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3a) The institutions of the Union have used the sovereign debt crisis in some Member States in order to enforce an agenda of privatisation of public services, and deregulation of labour markets and pension systems, alongside deflationary policies of fiscal austerity.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require careful analyses underpinned by a wide debate among different stakeholders, to assess and choose among different policy strategies which may potentially attain the same outcome. Once a specific policy strategy is agreed upon, it is crucial that reforms are underpinned by a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise and since structural reforms entail different trade-off and distributional effects. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing the implementation of socially balanced structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context, the provision of support by the Union in the form of technical assistance has been crucial in supporting the economic adjustment of Greece and Cyprus in the last years
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time and continued commitment to materialise. Therefore, ownership of reforms and political will of Member States, as well as early and efficient design and implementation is
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context, the provision of support by the Union in the form of technical assistance
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) Structural reform that is aimed solely at deregulating labour and product markets is based on the assumption that flexible prices and wages are the key to responding to economic shocks. However, empirical evidence shows that such reforms have failed to deliver growth and contributed to deflation. Such reforms have also failed to result in the mobilisation of private capital. In the absence of a programme of massive public investment, the Structural Reform Support Programme is bound to fail in its stated objective of contributing to economic growth and recovery.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) Structural reforms should be defined through a broad political and social debate, with the participation of all stakeholders and European citizens in general, represented in the European Parliament. They should also be socially and environmentally balanced, besides being designed properly, taking into account possible undesired effects thereof.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) Whereas the special report of the European Court of Auditors on the technical assistance to Greece emphasises that shortcomings related to the activities of the task force for Greece, such as lack of strategic approach and low effectiveness in certain fields, needs to improve monitoring; whereas recommendations made by the Court in its report should be fully addressed.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) Ownership of structural reforms on the ground, in particular through close collaboration and consultation with local and regional authorities and the social partners, is essential for the Structural Reform Support Programme to be successful and sustainable.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from technical support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of structural reforms. These challenges may arise from, or have an impact on, cross-border or Union-wide challenges and may be dependent on various factors, including limited administrative and institutional capacity or inadequate application and implementation of Union legislation.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of structural reforms. These challenges may be dependent on various factors, including limited administrative and institutional capacity or inadequate application and implementation of Union legislation
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of structural reforms. These challenges may be dependent on various factors, including limited administrative and institutional capacity or inadequate application and implementation of Union legislation designed to support growth.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to national administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium-sized enterprises) and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting national authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to Member States. Comprehensive and integrated action is indeed necessary in order to provide support to those Member States that are undertaking growth- enhancing reforms and request assistance
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to national administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium-sized enterprises) and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting national authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to Member States. Comprehensive and integrated action is indeed necessary in order to provide support to those Member States that are undertaking growth- enhancing and socially balanced reforms and request assistance from the Union in this respect.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to national administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium-sized enterprises) and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting national authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to Member States. Comprehensive and integrated action is indeed necessary in order to provide support to those Member States that are undertaking
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) The European Court of Auditors' Special Report (19/2015) entitled 'More attention to results needed to improve the delivery of technical assistance to Greece' includes useful recommendations with respect to the provision of technical assistance by the Commission to Member States which should be taken into account in the implementation of the support under the Structural Reform Support Programme.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) Efforts for growth-enhancing structural reforms should be continued with determination in order to ensure the effectiveness of such reforms and to build on the progress made.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. The
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. The Programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery, job creation, boosting Europe's competitiveness and stimulating investment in the real economy. This programme should not on any account be used by the Commission as a pretext to encroach upon the sovereignty of the Member States. The Commission’s actions must be overseen by the Member States, and it must intervene only at their specific request and in accordance with arrangements they have laid down.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background,
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. The Programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States and regional authorities to prepare and implement growth-enhancing and socially balanced administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. The Programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery, quality job creation, reduction of inequality and improving social cohesion, fighting climate change, boosting Europe's competitiveness and stimulating sustainable investment in the real economy.
Amendment 68 #
(7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 a (new) (7a) Macroeconomic reforms that benefit society should be initiated and designed at the Member State, regional or local level, with guaranteed maximum input from the social partners and civil society.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8)
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes,
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement,
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8)
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering,
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8a) Participation in the Programme should be strictly voluntary for Member States and should not include compulsory or punitive measures regarding implementation. Withdrawal from participation in the Programme should be able to occur immediately upon the request of a Member State.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular, of the EU 2020 strategy, of Country Specific Recommendations in the context of the European Semester, to actions related to the implementation of Union law,
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes,
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request technical support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the design and implementation of structural reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of Country Specific
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes,
Amendment 83 #
(9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular to improve the implementation of Country Specific Recommendations in the context of the European Semester, to actions related to the implementation of Union law, as well as in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. They should also be able to request support in relation to reforms undertaken at their own initiative, in order to achieve sustainable investment, growth and job creation.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of Country Specific Recommendations in the context of the European Semester, to actions related to the implementation of Union law, as well as in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. They should also be able to request support in relation to the reforms undertaken at their own initiative, in order to achieve sustainable investment, growth and job creation.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, which should prioritise investment, growth, employment and socially progressive policies the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, respect for the role of the social partners equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support, taking into
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment, subsidiarity and sound financial management and determine the technical support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, the added value of the envisaged structural reforms for the Union as a whole and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support, taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) The Commission should be able, with the consent of the Member State wishing to receive support, to organise the provision of support in cooperation with international organisations or other Member States that may agree to act as reform partners. The Member State wishing to receive support should be able, for a specific area of support, to enter into a partnership with one or more Member States as reform partners to help formulate strategy, reform roadmaps, design assistance or oversee the implementation of strategy and projects. While the responsibility for the delivery of the reforms lies with the Member State wishing to receive support, reform partners or other Member States providing support should be able to contribute to the successful implementation of the Programme.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at national, Union and international level. The actions under the Programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address national challenges which
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) It is necessary to establish a financial envelope for the Programme to cover a period of four years to align its duration with that of the multiannual financial framework laid down in Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/201315. Moreover, it is necessary to ensure that the total budget allocated to that fund adequately corresponds to Union macroeconomic policy and is accommodated by the Union Multiannual Financial Framework, creating a self- supporting structural reform support programme; _________________ 15 Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347,
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) It is necessary to establish a financial envelope for the Programme to cover a period of four years to align its duration with that of the multiannual financial framework laid down in Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/201315without prejudice to its extension beyond 31 December 2020. _________________ 15 Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884).
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) It is necessary to establish an adequate financial envelope for the Programme to cover a period of four years to align its duration with that of the multiannual financial framework laid down in Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/201315.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should be able to contribute to the financial envelope of the Programme with additional funds. Currently, Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 limits the possibility of a transfer of resources dedicated to technical assistance at the initiative of a Member State to those Member States which face temporary budgetary difficulties. Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 should therefore be amended in order to allow all Member States to participate financially to the Programme. The resources transferred to the Union budget should be used for supporting actions contributing to smart, socially and environmentally sustainable and inclusive growth or Fund-
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Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) The European Court of Auditors' Special Report No 19/2015 entitled 'More attention to results needed to improve the delivery of technical assistance to Greece' includes useful recommendations on how the Commission can lend support to Member States which should be taken into account in the implementation of the support under the programme and in learning from the errors of the past.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background,
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States and regional authorities to prepare and implement
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. The Programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. The Programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery, job creation, boosting Europe's competitiveness and stimulating investment in the real economy, while constantly respecting the acquired status and the rights of workers and preventing any further deterioration of living standards, which would, in the long run, undermine the economy.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 a (new) (7a) It is necessary to provide for the eligible actions by which the objective of the Programme is to be achieved.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8)
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement,
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes, access to finance, investment, trade, sustainable development, innovation, education and training, labour policies, the promotion of social inclusion, public health, asylum, migration policies, agriculture and rural development and financial sector policies. Member States wishing to benefit the Programme should bring local and regional authorities, as well as the social partners, civil society and other stakeholders, into the process of drawing up the application, based on the code of conduct on partnership in force with regard to Cohesion policy.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes, access to finance, investment, trade, sustainable development, innovation, education and training, labour policies, public health, asylum, migration policies, agriculture and rural development and financial sector policies. In any case, it is the Member States that best know their own economic circumstances and they should accordingly retain the right to modify or not to implement specific proposed reforms.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) The Commission should implement the Programme through direct management. Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes, access to finance, investment, trade, sustainable development, innovation, education and training, labour policies, public health, asylum, migration policies, agriculture and rural development and financial sector policies.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes, access to finance, investment, trade, sustainable development, innovation, education and training, labour and social policies, public health, asylum, migration policies, agriculture and rural development and financial sector policies.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of Country Specific Recommendations in the context of the European Semester, to actions related to the implementation of Union law, policies and strategies, as well as in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. They should also be able to request support in relation to reforms undertaken at their own initiative, in order to achieve sustainable investment,
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of Country Specific Recommendations in the context of the European Semester, to actions related to the implementation of Union law, as well as in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. They should also be able to request support in relation to reforms undertaken at their own initiative, in order to achieve sustainable investment
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of sustainable reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of relevant Country Specific Recommendations in the context of the European Semester, to actions related to the implementation of Union law, as well as in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. They should also be able to request support in relation to sustainable reforms undertaken at their own initiative, in order to achieve sustainable investment, inclusive growth and job creation. Member States should involve their Parliament and their partners from regional and local authorities, social partners and representatives of civil society before submitting a request.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms to be taken by national authorities, in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of Country Specific Recommendations in the context of the European Semester, to actions related to the implementation of Union law, as well as in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. They should also be able to request support in relation to reforms undertaken at their own initiative, in order to achieve sustainable investment, growth and job creation.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request,
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State,
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, transparency, equal treatment, partnership and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support, taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes. The decision for providing support under the Programme should take the form of a Support Agreement between the Commission and the requesting Member State. The measures and activities included in the Support Agreement should be implemented by a Reform Partner selected by the Commission and the Beneficiary Member State after call for proposals or call for tenders procedure.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, which should prioritise investment, growth, employment and socially progressive policies, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, respect for the role of the social partners, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support, taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) Once a Member State’s request for assistance has been approved, the content of the conclusions of such technical assistance must be disclosed to the public, including details of any partners, objectives and priorities, as well as the parties responsible for providing such assistance (organisations, companies or individuals) and a breakdown of funds allocated. This information shall be forwarded to the national parliaments, the relevant consultative committees and the social partners.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 b (new) (10b) The Member State wishing to receive support may, for a specific area or areas of support, enter into a partnership with one or more Member States as reform partners to help devise strategies and roadmaps for reform, design high- quality assistance or oversee the implementation of strategies and projects. The European Parliament and the national parliaments should be kept fully informed about the participation of a reform partner and its role in the cooperation and support plan.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at regional, national, Union and international level. The actions
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) The funding source for this programme should not constitute a precedent for any future proposals. As part of the mid-term review, the Commission and the Court of Auditors must conduct a rigorous analysis of the relevance of the programme, its European added value and whether other sources of funding can be considered.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) The funding source for this particular Programme should not constitute a precedent for any future proposals irrespectively whether for this or other programmes and instruments. MFF remains the relevant framework for programming of the EU budget.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should be able to contribute to the financial
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should be able to contribute to the financial envelope of the Programme with additional funds. Currently, Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 limits the possibility of a transfer of resources dedicated to technical assistance at the initiative of a Member State to those Member States which face temporary budgetary difficulties. Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 should therefore be amended in order to allow all Member States to participate financially to the Programme. The resources transferred to the Union budget should be used for supporting actions contributing to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth or Fund- specific purposes in the Member States concerned, with a view to achieving more effective use and allocation.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) This Regulation should be implemented in compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/201218 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the annual budget of the European Union. The Commission should
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) This Regulation should be implemented in compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 on the financial rules applicable to the annual budget of the European Union. The Commission should adopt multi-annual work programmes that set out the
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) This Regulation should be implemented in compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 on the financial rules applicable to the annual budget of the European Union. The Commission should
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) Considering the importance of sustaining the efforts of Member States in pursuing and implementing socially responsible structural, institutional and administrative reforms, it is necessary to allow a co-financing rate of 100% of the eligible costs in order to achieve the objectives of the Programme,
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) Considering the importance of sustaining the efforts of Member States in pursuing and implementing structural, institutional and administrative reforms, it is necessary to allow a co-financing rate
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) Considering the importance of sustaining the efforts of Member States in pursuing and implementing sustainable structural, institutional and administrative reforms, it is necessary to allow a co- financing rate of 100% of the eligible costs in order to achieve the objectives of the Programme, whilst ensuring compliance with the principles of co-financing and no- profit.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member State going beyond its control, upon
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member State going beyond its control, u
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member State going beyond its control, upon request of a Member State and in cooperation with it, , the Commission should be able to adopt special measures, for a limited proportion of the annual work programme, in accordance with objectives and actions eligible under the Programme to support the national authorities in addressing the urgent needs.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the Union budget and the principle of sound
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the Union budget and the principle of sound financial management, actions under this Programme should complement and be additional to ongoing Union programmes, whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure. In particular, the Commission and the Member State concerned, in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at Union and Member State levels, in all
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The financial interests of the Union should be protected through proportionate measures throughout the expenditure cycle, including the prevention, detection and investigation of irregularities
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The financial interests of the Union should be protected through proportionate measures throughout the expenditure cycle, including the prevention, detection and investigation of irregularities, the recovery of funds lost,
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme, a proper framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. An annual monitoring report on the implementation of the programme, including an analysis of how the criteria for assessing the support request were applied and a justification for requests that were refused, and a mid- term evaluation looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, its efficiency and its added value at the European level should be carried out. A final evaluation should, in addition, deal with the long–
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) To facilitate the evaluation of the
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme, a proper framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. A mid-term evaluation looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, its efficiency and its added value in policy areas related to competitiveness, growth, jobs and investment at the European level should be carried out. A final evaluation should, in addition, deal with the long–
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme, a proper framework for continuously monitoring the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. A mid- term evaluation looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, its efficiency and its added value at the European level should be carried out. A final evaluation should, in addition, deal with the long–
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to adapt the list of indicators measuring the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, in the light of experience during the implementation of the Programme, the power to adopt delegated 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 the amendment of the list. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council, in particular where investment, employment, education, health and the fight against poverty are concerned.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) In order to supplement and amend certain non-essential elements of the Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the multi-annual work programmes.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation as regards the adoption of the
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation as regards the adoption of the multi-annual and annual work programmes, specific and clearly defined implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to the sustainable institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national and regional authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, but can rather, by reason of their scale and effects, be better achieved at 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 that objective, since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the Member State concerned.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) 1a. "Reform Partner" means the counterpart of the Beneficiary Member State which delivers the support;
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new) 1b. "Support Agreement" means a document between the Commission and the Beneficiary Member State which sets out the terms for the provision of support under the Programme and which spells out the priority areas, the scope of support measures and the financial contribution from the Programme;
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 2. 'Union funds' means the European Structural and Investment funds referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new) 2a. 'relevant country-specific recommendations' means recommendations relating to structural challenges where it is appropriate to address them through multi-annual investments that fall directly within the scope of the European Structural and Investment funds referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 as set out in the Fund-specific Regulations;
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new) 2a. National authorities: the authorities in a Member State, including those at regional and local level, in accordance with both the Member State's institutional and legal framework and the partnership principle;
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new) 2b. 'sustainable investment' means investment that reduces negative externalities or increases positive externalities in a measureable way whilst generating societal benefits;
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new) 2c. 'social investment' means investment that addresses emerging social risks and unmet needs whilst generating economic and social returns in terms of employment prospects or labour incomes;
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. The Programme shall finance actions with European added value. To that effect, the Commission shall ensure that actions selected for funding
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the development and implementation of solutions that address
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b b) their complementarity and synergy with other Union programmes and policies at national, regional, local, Union and international level;
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new) (da) the promotion of European values, in particular solidarity and respect for fundamental rights;
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new) (ea) enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders and efficient public administration;
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States at their own request by providing support to national and regional authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, inclusive growth, jobs, and
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design their reforms in such a way that they promote growth and social well-being according to priorities, taking into account initial conditions and expected socio-
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support the national authorities to enhance their capacity to formulate,
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support the national a
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) to support the national authorities to harmonise national legislations with Union's law and to implement Union's law;
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) to support the efforts of national a
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) to assist the national authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of social dialogue and human resources management, where appropriate, through definition of clear responsibilities and increase of professional knowledge and skills.
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) to assist the national and regional authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources management, where appropriate, through definition of clear responsibilities and increase of professional knowledge and skills.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) to encourage the involvement of citizens in decision making through consultations and to strengthen citizenship through participatory elements;
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 These objectives shall be pursued in
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 These objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with Beneficiary Member States and with due respect for Member States’ priorities and for dialogue with the social partners.
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to policy areas related to competitiveness,
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to policy areas related to competitiveness, growth, jobs, social cohesion and investment, in particular to the
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of an effective, high-quality, public service- oriented public administration, effective rule of law, reform of the justice system and reinforcement of anti-fraud, anti- corruption and anti-money laundering, as well as policies aiming at combating tax avoidance and evasion;
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) institutional reform and efficient and high-quality public service-oriented functioning of public administration, effective rule of law, reform of the justice system and reinforcement of anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering;
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) business environment, reindustrialisation, changes in production systems, energy sectors, private sector development, investment,
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) education and training, labour market policies, social inclusion, social security and social welfare systems, public health and healthcare systems, a
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) education and training, labour market policies
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) education and training, labour market policies for the creation of good jobs, social inclusion, social security and social welfare systems, public health systems, the fight against poverty, and healthcare systems, and asylum, migration and borders policies;
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) education and training, labour market policies, social inclusion and the fight against poverty, social security and social welfare systems, public health and healthcare systems, asylum, migration and borders policies;
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new) (da) asylum, migration and borders policies;
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The Member State shall, in consultation with regional authorities, where applicable, identify the policy areas it wishes to tackle in accordance with specific needs.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) expertise related to policy advice, participatory processes, policy change, and legislative, institutional, structural and administrative reforms;
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the provision of expert(s) (including resident experts) whose selection must be duly justified, for a short or long period, to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities, where necessary with interpretation, translation and cooperation support, administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities;
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the provision of expert(s) (including resident experts), for a short or long period, to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities spelled out in a Support Agreement, where necessary with
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the provision of expert(s) (including resident and domestic experts), for a short or long period, to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities, where necessary with interpretation, translation and cooperation support, administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities;
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part (c) institutional, administrative or sectoral capacity building, participatory processes and related supporting actions, notably:
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new) (ia) formulation of strategies and reform roadmaps, drafting of legislative and non legislative acts;
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) collection of data and statistics; development of common methodologies and, where appropriate, indicators and/or benchmarks;
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) organisation of local operational support
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) organisation of local operational support
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h (h)
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Programme shall submit a request for support to the Commission, identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope of the Programme as set out in Article 5(2). This request shall be submitted at the latest by 31 October of each calendar year. In line with the partnership principle as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, Member States shall involve their Parliament and their partners from regional and local authorities, social partners and representatives of civil society before submitting a request.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, solidarity, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission, in
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes and international organisations, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided, the timeframe envisaged for implementation of actions and the global financial contribution for such support.
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment, respect for the role of the social partners and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the implementation of reforms
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of the relevant Country Specific Recommendations issued in the context of the European Semester or of relevant actions related to the implementation of Union law; the main objectives of the reforms shall be growth, stimulation of investment, the creation of good jobs and the promotion of high- quality education and social protection, equal opportunities and action against poverty;
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the implementation of economic adjustment programmes for Member States that receive Union financial assistance under existing instruments, in particular in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 for the euro area Member States and Council Regulation (EC) No 332/200224 for non-euro area Member States; the main objectives shall be growth, stimulation of investment, the creation of good jobs and the promotion of high-quality education and social protection, equal opportunities and action against poverty; __________________ 23 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). 24 Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States' balances of payments (OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1).
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) the implementation of reforms by Member States, undertaken at their own initiative, notably to achieve inclusive growth and sustainable investment
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) the implementation of reforms by
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament of the receipt of a request for support under the Programme and of the analysis undertaken by it. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament with the cooperation and support plan as soon as possible.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Any refusal of aid shall be duly justified. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council once a year of all its decisions rejecting the granting of aid, with due justification.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission may
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission may, at the request of the Beneficiary Member State, define the support envisaged for Beneficiary Member States in cooperation with other Member States or international organisations.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The Beneficiary Member State, in coordination with the Commission, may enter into partnership with one or more other Member States which shall act as Reform Partners in respect of specific areas of reform on the basis of a reciprocal agreement. A Reform Partner shall, in coordination with the Commission and the Beneficiary Member State, help formulate strategy, reform roadmaps, design high- quality assistance or oversee implementation of strategy and projects. The Commission and the Member States shall keep the European Parliament and national parliaments, respectively, fully informed about the participation of a partner in the reform and its role in the cooperation and support plan.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. The budgetary authority shall
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall implement directly the Programme in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012. A Department in the Commission shall be a managing authority for the Programme.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2.
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point g Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point h Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Grants may be awarded to Member States' national, regional and local authorities, the European Investment Bank group, international organisations, and public
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Grants may be awarded to Reform Partners. Eligible Reform Partners are: Member States' national authorities, the European Investment Bank group, international organisations, public and/or private bodies and entities legally established in any of the following:
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. Support may also be provided by individual experts who may be invited to contribute to selected activities organised under the Programme wherever that is necessary for the achievement of the
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 6. To ensure timely availability of resources, the annual work programme may indicate that in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Once assistance for a Member State has been approved, the content of the final conclusions of that technical assistance shall be made public, including any partners, the objectives and priorities and those responsible for the implementation of that assistance (organisations, companies or individuals) and distribution of funds. That information shall be forwarded to the national parliaments, the corresponding advisory committees and the social partners.
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at Union and local, regional and national level to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions.
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall take appropriate measures ensuring that, when actions financed under this Regulation are implemented, the financial interests of the Union are protected by the application of preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities, by effective checks and, if irregularities are
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with annual monitoring reports, including requests that have been rejected, on the implementation of the Programme including an analysis of the application of the criteria referred to in Article 7(2) for assessing the requests for support submitted by Member States and an analysis, where possible, of the impact of technical assistance, as well as an interim evaluation report, by mid of 2019, at the latest, and an ex-post evaluation report by end of December 2021. The final evaluations shall be carried out by the Commission or its European control bodies.
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 12(5) and the second subparagraph of Article 15(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of four years from 1 January 2017.
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 12(5) and the second subparagraph of Article 15(1) 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 on the day following publication 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.
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 5 5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 12(5) and the second subparagraph of Article 15(1) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of the 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.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point 1 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 Article 25 Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point 2 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 Article 58 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point l Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the number and type of national, regional and local authorities, administration services and other public entities such as national ministries or regulatory authorities, by Beneficiary Member State to which support under the Programme was provided;
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – paragraph 1 – point c – point c (
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – paragraph 1 – point c – point d (d) support recipients from the Beneficiary Member State such as national, regional or local authorities.
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – paragraph 1 – point g (g) the feedback from national, regional or local authorities, administration services and other public entities having received support under the Programme as well as (if available) other stakeholders/participants on the results and/or impact of the actions under the Programme by specific objective, policy area and Beneficiary Member State, supported where available by quantitative or empirical data;
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation – The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs calls on the Committee on Regional Development, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation – The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs calls on the Committee on Regional Development, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1)
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health. In addition, as set out in Article 11 of the of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental protection requirements must be integrated in the Union policies with a view to promoting sustainable development. In order to promote good governance and ensure the participation of civil society, Article 15 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union sets out that the Union's institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall conduct their work as openly as possible.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) A
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) Articles 120 and 121 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provide that Member States shall conduct their economic policies with a view to contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the Union and in the context of the broad guidelines that the Council shall formulate.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) Articles 120 and 121 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provide that Member States shall conduct their economic policies with a view to contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the Union and in the context of the broad guidelines that the Council shall formulate. Thereby, the coordination of the economic policies of the Member States is a matter of common concern and should seek to tackle unemployment and social disparities within the Union.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3)
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth. The
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past as a result of mistaken policy decisions by both Member States and European institutions and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth. The Union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a genuinely sustainable path, unlock the growth potential to strengthen the adjustment capacity, and support the process of convergence, while taking account of the difficulties being encountered by many European citizens.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth, in particular as a result of a lack of investment. The Union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a sustainable path, unlock the growth potential to strengthen the adjustment capacity, increase investment and support the process of convergence. To win back the confidence of its citizens, the EU must initiate adjustment processes whilst meeting the requirements laid down in Article 9 TFEU. In particular, that should involve a proactive public investment policy.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context, the provision of support by the Union in the form of technical assistance
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context, the provision of support by the Union in the form of technical assistance has been
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require political will, the ability to engage in dialogue and multi-level cooperation, budgetary and administrative resources, and a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context, the provision of support by the Union in the form of technical assistance has been crucial in supporting the economic adjustment of Greece and Cyprus in the last years, while concrete results have to date been lacking.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) As it was recognised in the European Court of Auditors' Special Report No 19/2015 entitled "More attention to results needed to improve the delivery of technical assistance to Greece", the delivery of technical assistance to Member States should be based on a strategy with well-defined objectives and should improve ownership and effectiveness.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of structural reforms in line with the EU’s economic and social objectives. These challenges may be dependent on various factors, including limited administrative and institutional capacity or inadequate application and implementation of Union legislation, which could have caused reforms to be poorly conceived and thus incapable of meeting these objectives.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of structural reforms. These challenges may be dependent on various factors, including limited administrative and institutional capacity or inadequate application and implementation of Union legislation. At the same time, some of the structural reforms proposed should be reviewed, since they have not, in the final analysis, produced the expected benefits.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of structural reforms. These challenges may be dependent on various factors, including limited administrative and institutional capacity or inadequate application and implementation of Union legislation. Such facts in turn can affect the long-term growth potential of some Member States with knock on effects for social welfare provision and job creation.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of structural reforms. These challenges may be dependent on various factors, including limited administrative and institutional capacity or inadequate application and implementation of Union legislation designed to support growth.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of sustainable structural reforms. These challenges may be dependent on various factors, including limited administrative and institutional capacity or inadequate application and implementation of Union legislation.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to national administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium-sized enterprises) and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to national administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium-sized enterprises) and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting national and regional authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to Member States. Comprehensive and integrated action is indeed necessary in order to provide support to those Member States that are undertaking
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to national administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium-sized enterprises) and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting national authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to Member States. Comprehensive and integrated action is indeed necessary in order to provide support to those Member States that are undertaking growth- enhancing reforms in social terms and request assistance from the Union in this respect.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to national administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium-sized enterprises) and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting national authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to national administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium-sized enterprises) and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting national authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to Member States. Comprehensive and integrated action is indeed necessary in order to provide support to those Member States that are undertaking growth- enhancing reforms and request assistance from the Union in this respect. At all events, the purpose of assistance must be to improve social well-being by helping to increase employment rates, combating exclusion and poverty and promoting high levels of social protection and high- quality health and education services.
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Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of relevant Country Specific Recommendations in the context of the European Semester, to actions related to the implementation of Union law, as well as in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. They should also be able to request support in relation to reforms undertaken at their own initiative, in order to achieve sustainable investment, growth and job creation. Member States should involve their Parliament and their partners from regional and local authorities, economic and social partners and representatives of civil society before submitting a request.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes,
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of Country Specific Recommendations in the context of the European Semester, to actions related to the implementation of Union law, as well as in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes. They should also be able to request support in relation to reforms undertaken at their own initiative, in order to achieve economic, social and territorial cohesion, sustainable investment, economic growth and job creation.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10)
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, transparency, equal treatment, partnership and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, solidarity, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, subsidiarity, equal treatment, partnership and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support, taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes; in so doing, the Commission and the Member State concerned should take into account the current division of powers between the different levels of government – which often provides for an important role for local and regional authorities – as well as the fact that some Country Specific Recommendations are addressed to local and regional authorities.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10)
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, taking account of national development objectives, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support, taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support, taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request,
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of partnership, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency,
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support, especially taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at national, regional, local, Union and international level. The actions under the Programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’ 13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’ 14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at national, Union and international level. The actions under the Programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross-border or Union-wide
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at national, Union and international level. The actions under the Programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross-border or Union-wide challenges and achieve a consistent and coherent implementation of Union law. In addition, they should contribute to further
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at local, regional, national, Union and international level. The actions under the Programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address local, regional and national challenges which have impact on cross- border or Union-wide challenges and achieve a consistent and coherent implementation of Union law. In addition, they should contribute to further develop trust and promote cooperation with the Commission and among Member States. Moreover, the Union is in a better position than Member States to provide a
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at regional, national, Union and international level. The actions under the Programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross-border or Union-wide challenges and achieve a consistent and coherent implementation of Union law. In addition, they should contribute to further develop trust and promote cooperation with the Commission and among Member States. Moreover, the Union is in a better position than Member States to provide a platform for the provision and sharing of good practices from peers as well as to mobilise expertise.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The financial envelope of the Programme should consist of financial resources deducted from allocations for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission under Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 and Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council17. In order to allow such deduction, for this particular programme and without prejudice to any future proposals it is necessary to amend those Regulations. __________________ 16 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320). 17 Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 487).
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) The funding sources for the Programme should not draw upon cohesion policy appropriations in the context of the next MFF.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should be able to contribute to the financial envelope of the Programme with additional funds.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should be able to contribute to the financial envelope of the Programme with additional funds. Currently, Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 limits the possibility of a transfer of resources dedicated to technical assistance at the initiative of a Member State to those Member States which face temporary budgetary difficulties. Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 should therefore be amended in order to allow all Member States to participate financially to the Programme. The resources transferred to the Union budget should be used for supporting actions contributing to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth or Fund- specific purposes in the Member States concerned. Member States should decide voluntarily whether to allocate part of the resources to support structural reforms.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should be able to contribute to the financial envelope of the Programme with additional funds. Currently, Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 limits the possibility of a transfer of resources dedicated to technical assistance at the initiative of a Member State to those Member States which face temporary budgetary difficulties. Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 should therefore be amended in order to allow all Member States to participate financially to the Programme. The resources transferred
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) This Regulation should be implemented in compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 on the financial rules applicable to the annual budget of the European Union. The Commission should
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) This Regulation should be implemented in compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 on the financial rules applicable to the annual budget of the European Union. The Commission should adopt multi-annual work programmes that set out the
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16)
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member State going beyond its control, upon request of a Member State, the Commission should be able to adopt
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member State going beyond its control, upon request of a Member State, the Commission should, within a reasonable timeframe, be able to adopt special measures, for a limited proportion of the annual work programme, in accordance with objectives and actions eligible under the Programme to support the national authorities in addressing the urgent needs.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member State going beyond its control, upon request of a Member State, the Commission should be able to adopt urgent special measures, for a limited proportion of the annual work programme, in accordance with objectives and actions eligible under the Programme to support the national authorities in addressing the urgent needs.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure the efficient and coherent
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the Union budget and the principle of sound financial management, actions under this Programme should complement and be additional to ongoing Union programmes, whilst avoiding double funding for the same e
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the Union budget and the principle of sound financial management, actions under this Programme should complement, coordinated and be additional to ongoing Union programmes, whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure. In particular, the Commission and the Member State concerned, in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at Union and Member State levels, in all stages of the process, effective coordination in order to ensure consistency, compliance, complementarity and synergy between sources of funding supporting actions in the relevant Member States with close links to this Programme, specifically with measures being financed from the Union funds, and other EU programmes in the Member States.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the Union budget and the principle of sound financial management, actions under this Programme should complement and be additional to ongoing Union programmes, whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure. In particular, the Commission and the Member State concerned, in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at Union and Member State levels, in all stages of the process, effective coordination in order to ensure consistency, complementarity and synergy between sources of funding supporting actions in the relevant Member States with close links to this Programme, specifically with measures being financed from the Union funds and other Union programmes and instruments in the Member States.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure the efficient
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The financial interests of the Union should be protected through proportionate measures throughout the expenditure cycle, including the prevention, detection and investigation of irregularities
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme, a proper framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. A mid-term evaluation looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, its efficiency and its added value at the European level should be carried out. A final independent evaluation should, in addition, deal with the long–
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme, a proper framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. A mid-term evaluation looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, its efficiency and its added value at the European level should be carried out. A final evaluation should, in addition, deal with the long– term impact and the sustainability effects of the Programme. Those evaluations should be based on the indicators defined in agreement with the Member States, measuring the effects of the Programme.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme, a proper, transparent framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. A mid- term evaluation looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, its efficiency and its added value at the European level should be carried out. A final evaluation should, in addition, deal with the long–
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to adapt the list of indicators measuring the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, in the light of experience during the implementation of the Programme, the power to adopt delegated 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 the amendment of the list. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council, in particular where investment, employment, education, health and the fight against poverty are concerned.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to adapt the list of indicators measuring the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, in the light of experience during the
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) In order to supplement and amend certain non-essential elements of the Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the multi-annual work programmes.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation as regards the adoption of the
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to the institutional, administrative and structural reforms
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to the institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to the institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities, meaning one or more national authorities, including authorities at regional and local levels, in accordance with national law, for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, but can rather, by reason of their scale and effects, be better achieved at 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 that objective, since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the Member State concerned.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to the institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national and regional authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, but can rather, by reason of their scale and effects, be better achieved at 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 that objective, since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the Member State concerned.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to the institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, public administration, economic and
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 a (new) (24a) Member States that request support from the Programme might contribute with additional funds to the financial envelope of the Programme. Currently, Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 limits the possibility of a transfer of resources dedicated to technical assistance at the initiative of a Member State to those Member States which face temporary budgetary difficulties. Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 should therefore be amended in order to allow all Member States to participate financially to the Programme. The resources transferred to the Union budget should be used for supporting actions contributing to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth or Fund-specific purposes in the Member States concerned. The transfer of the additional funds from the Member States' technical assistance, mentioned above, should be approved by means of a delegated act.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) 1a. 'National authority' means one or more national authorities, including authorities at regional and local levels, in accordance with national law.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 2. 'Union funds' means the European Structural and Investment funds referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new) 2a. 'Relevant country-specific recommendations' means recommendations relating to structural challenges which it is appropriate to address through multi-annual investments that fall directly within the scope of the European Structural and Investment Funds referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 as set out in the Fund-specific Regulations.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new) 2b. 'Sustainable investment' means investment that reduces negative externalities or increases positive externalities in a measureable way whilst generating societal benefits.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. The Programme shall finance actions with European added value. To that effect, the Commission shall ensure that actions selected for funding are likely to produce results w
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the development and implementation of solutions that address local, regional and national challenges which have impact on cross-border or Union-wide challenges;
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) their complementarity and synergy with other Union programmes and policies at local, regional and national, Union and international level;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) their complementarity and synergy with other Union programmes and policies at local, regional, national, Union and international level;
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new) (ca) the promotion of European values, in particular solidarity and respect for fundamental rights;
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new) (da) their contribution to increasing the visibility of the Union’s reform programmes;
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, growth, jobs, and investment, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, public administration, economic and social sector
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, growth, the position of SME's, jobs, and investment, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, growth, jobs, and investment, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States at their own request by providing support to national and regional authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, growth, jobs, and
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. To achieve the general objective set out in Article 4, the Programme shall have the following specific objectives that shall be pursued in close cooperation with beneficiary Member States:
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of national a
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design their reforms according to priorities, taking into account initial conditions and expected socio- economic impacts in order to bring about economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design their reforms in such a way that they promote growth and social well-being according to priorities, taking into account initial conditions and expected socio-
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support the national a
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support the national authorities to enhance their capacity to formulate, develop and implement reform policies and strategies connected with growth and social well-being and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors;
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support the national authorities to enhance their capacity to formulate, develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between priorities at national level, goals and means across sectors;
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) to support the efforts of national and regional authorities to define and implement appropriate processes and methodologies by taking into account good practices and lessons learned by other countries in addressing similar situations;
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) to support the efforts of national authorities to define and implement appropriate processes and methodologies by taking into account
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) to assist the national authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources management
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) to assist the national authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of social dialogue and human resources management, where appropriate, through definition of clear responsibilities and increase of professional knowledge and skills.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) to assist the national and regional authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources management, where appropriate, through definition of clear responsibilities and increase of professional knowledge and skills.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) to encourage the involvement of citizens in decision making through consultations and to strengthen citizenship through participatory processes;
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 2 These objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with Beneficiary Member States and with due respect for Member States’ priorities and for dialogue with the social partners.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 –subparagraph 2 These objectives shall be pursued in close cooperation with Beneficiary Member States, as well as with local and regional authorities where appropriate.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to policy areas related to
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to policy areas related to competitiveness, growth, jobs, social cohesion and investment, in particular to the
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) public financial management, budget process,
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration, through simplification of the rules and removal of bureaucratic obstacles, effective rule of law, reform of the justice system and reinforcement of anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering;
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration, improving living conditions, effective rule of law, reinfor
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) institutional reform and efficient and high-quality public service-oriented functioning of public administration, effective rule of law, reform of the justice system and reinforcement of anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering;
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c (c)
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) business environment, private sector development, financial and administrative assistance of SMEs, investment, privatization processes, trade and foreign direct investment, competition and public procurement, sustainable sectoral development and support for innovation;
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d (d)
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) education and training, labour market policies for the creation of good jobs, social inclusion, social security and social welfare systems, the fight against poverty, public health and healthcare systems, asylum, migration and borders policies;
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e (e) policies for the agricultural sector, fisheries and the sustainable development of rural areas;
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e (e) policies for the agricultural sector and the sustainable development of rural areas, as well as the management of food resources in the circular economy;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f (f) financial sector control and taxation policies and access to finance for SMEs and individuals.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) expertise related to policy advice, policy change, participatory processes and legislative, institutional, structural and administrative reforms;
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the proposed provision of various expert
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the provision of expert(s) (including resident and domestic experts), for a short or long period, to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities, where necessary with interpretation, translation and cooperation support, administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities;
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part (c) institutional, administrative or sectoral capacity building, empowerment of civil society and related supporting actions, notably:
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii (ii) working visits to
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii a (new) (iiia) actions geared to the practical implementation of the reform programmes;
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) organisation of local operational support
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f (f) IT capacity building: development, maintenance, operation and quality control of the IT infrastructure and applications needed to implement the relevant reforms, and the implementation of programmes geared to the digitalisation of public services;
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h (h) communication projects: learning, cooperation, awareness raising, dissemination activities, and exchange of good practices; organisation of specific awareness-
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. A Member State wishing to receive
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new) 1a. Member States shall agree with the Commission on a set of policy guidelines steering the design and the content of the reform. They shall involve their Parliament and their partners from regional and local authorities, economic and social partners and representatives of civil society before submitting a request.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State,
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, solidarity, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of partnership, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of territorial and socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned and the relevant subnational authorities shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, transparency, equal treatment, partnership and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of partnership, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment, respect for the role of the social partners and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes, the Commission in close cooperation with the Member State concerned shall identify the priority areas for support, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the implementation of reforms
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the implementation of reforms
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of the relevant Country Specific Recommendations issued in the context of the European Semester or of relevant actions related to the implementation of Union law; the main objectives of the reforms shall be growth, stimulation of investment, the creation of good jobs and the promotion of high- quality education and social welfare, equal opportunities and action against poverty;
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the implementation of economic adjustment programmes for Member States that receive Union financial assistance under existing instruments, in particular in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 for the euro area Member States and Council Regulation (EC) No 332/200224 for non-euro area Member States; the main objectives shall be growth, stimulation of investment, the creation of good jobs and the promotion of high-quality education and social welfare, equal opportunities and action against poverty; __________________ 23 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). 24 Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States’ balances of payments (OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1).
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) the implementation of reforms by
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The request for support under points (a) and (c) of paragraph 3 does not affect the right of Member States to take the final decision about the design, the adoption and the implementation of the reform, taking into account the EU Treaties and the EU Economic Governance framework.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission may
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission may
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission may
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The Beneficiary Member State, in coordination with the Commission, may enter into partnership with one or more other Member States which shall act as Reform Partners in respect of specific areas of reform. A Reform Partner shall, in
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The Beneficiary Member State, in coordination with the Commission, may enter into partnership with one or more other Member States and their local and regional authorities which shall act as Reform Partners in respect of specific areas of reform. A Reform Partner shall, in coordination with the Commission, help formulate strategy, reform roadmaps, design high-quality assistance or oversee implementation of strategy and projects.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 3. These additional contributions referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used to support actions which contribute to delivering
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 a (new) Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 Actions financed under this Regulation may receive support from other Union programmes, instruments or funds under the Union's budget provided that the support does not cover the same cost items and objectives.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 5. In order to implement the Programme, the Commission shall adopt, by way of implementing acts, multi-annual work programmes. Multi-annual work programmes shall set out the policy objectives pursued through the envisaged support and the expected results, as well as funding priorities in the relevant policy areas. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 12a(2) of this Regulation. The multi-annual work programmes shall be further specified in annual work programmes, adopted by way of implementing acts, identifying the measures needed for their implementation, together with all the elements required by Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 6. To ensure timely availability of resources, the annual work programme may indicate that in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure complementarity and synergy between different instruments at Union
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with an annual monitoring report on the implementation of the Programme including an analysis of the application of the criteria referred to in Article 7(2) for assessing the requests for support submitted by Member States, an independent interim evaluation report, by mid of 2019, at the latest, and an independent ex-post evaluation report by end of December 2021.
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 12(5) and the second subparagraph of Article 15(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of four years from 1 January 2017.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 12(5) and the second subparagraph of Article 15(1) 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 on the day following publication in the Official
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 5 5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 12(5) and the second subparagraph of Article 15(1) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of the 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.
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 A
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 a (new) Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 A
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 – point c – point a Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 – point i a (new) (ia) the number of objectives in the cooperation and support plan that have been reached, by beneficiary Member State, due to amongst others the support from the Programme;
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 3 a (new) Further, a qualitative analysis shall be undertaken to establish the links between the support from the Programme, measured through the information from the above-mentioned indicators, and the institutional, administrative and structural reforms of the beneficiary Member State with a view to enhancing competitiveness, productivity, growth, jobs, cohesion, and investment.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation – — The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health. In addition, as set out in Article 11 of the of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental protection requirements must be integrated in the Union policies with a view to promoting sustainable development. In order to promote good governance and ensure the participation of civil society, Article 15 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union sets out that the Union's institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall conduct their work as openly as possible.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2a) Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union requires that the Union shall develop and pursue its actions leading to the strengthening of its economic, social and territorial cohesion and aim at reducing regional disparities.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth in particular as a result of a lack of investment. The Union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a sustainable path, unlock
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth, high unemployment, increased risk of poverty, shrinking social protection and widening disparities. The Union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a sustainable path, unlock the growth potential to strengthen the adjustment capacity, and support the process of convergence.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context, the provision of support by the
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context, the provision of support by the Union in the form of technical assistance has been crucial in supporting the economic adjustment of Greece and Cyprus in the last years. Ownership of structural reforms on the ground, in particular through local and regional authorities and the social partners, is essential for the Programme to be successful.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require the ability to engage in dialogue, multi-level cooperation and a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis- struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context, the provision of support by the Union in the form of technical assistance has been crucial in supporting the economic adjustment of Greece and Cyprus in the last years.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore,
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) The European Court of Auditors’ Special Report (19/2015) entitled ‘More attention to results needed to improve the delivery of technical assistance to Greece’ concludes that the technical assistance delivered to Greece lacked strategic orientation, dedicated budget, ownership and effectiveness. It finds also that assistance in support of better implementation of programmes for EU funds achieved positive results.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of structural reforms. These challenges may be dependent on various factors,
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of structural reforms. These challenges may be dependent on various factors, including limited administrative and institutional capacity or inadequate application and implementation of Union legislation designed to support growth.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience with concrete actions and existing funding on providing specific support to national administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium- sized enterprises) and especially in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting national authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to local, regional and national administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium-sized enterprises) and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting national authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to Member States. Comprehensive and integrated action is indeed necessary in order to provide support to those Member States that are undertaking growth- enhancing reforms and request assistance from the Union in this respect.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to national and/or subnational administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium-sized enterprises) and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting national authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to Member States. Comprehensive and integrated action is indeed necessary in order to provide support to those Member States that are undertaking growth- enhancing reforms and request assistance from the Union in this respect.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience on providing specific support to national administrations and other authorities of Member States as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors (e.g. taxation, customs, support to small and medium-sized enterprises) and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy. The experience gained by the Union in assisting national and regional authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the Union to provide support to Member States. Comprehensive and
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background,
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7)
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms and establish coherence in national development strategies, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. The Programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery, job creation, boosting Europe's competitiveness and stimulating investment in the real economy.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds, or other programmes. The Programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery, job creation, boosting Europe's competitiveness and stimulating investment in the real economy.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States and regional authorities to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. The Programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery, job creation, boosting Europe's competitiveness and stimulating sustainable investment in the real economy.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme (‘the Programme’) with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8)
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State,
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as regional and urban policy, budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes, access to finance, investment, trade, sustainable development, innovation, education and training, labour policies, public health, asylum, migration policies, agriculture and rural development and financial sector policies.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, territorial organization, decentralization, the justice system, anti- fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes, access to finance, investment, trade, sustainable tourism, sustainable development, innovation, education and training, labour policies, public health, asylum, migration policies, agriculture and rural development and financial sector policies.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes, access to finance, investment, trade, sustainable development, innovation, education and training, labour policies, public health, a
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes, access to finance, partnerships to attract investment, trade, sustainable development, innovation, education and training, labour policies, public health, asylum, migration policies, agriculture and rural development and financial sector policies.
Amendment 99 #
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Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) supporting efforts by national authorities to streamline and simplify procedures relating to European project funding;
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b b) institutional reform and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration, effective rule of law
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d d) education and training, labour market policies, social inclusion, social security and social welfare systems
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation – The Committee on Budgets calls on the Committee on Regional Development, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii (ii) working visits to relevant Member States or a third country to enable officials and delegation representatives to acquire or increase their expertise or knowledge in relevant matters
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) organisation of local operational support
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Programme shall submit a request for support to the Commission, identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope of the Programme as set out in Article 5(2). This request shall be submitted at the latest by 31 October of each calendar year
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Programme shall submit a request for support to the Commission, identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope of the Programme as set out in Article 5
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Member States shall agree with the Commission a set of policy guidelines steering the design and the content of the reform. They shall involve their parliaments and partners from regional and local authorities, economic and social partners and representatives of civil society before submitting a request for support.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of subsidiarity, solidarity, transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management, further to a dialogue with the Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency, breadth and depth of the problems identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned, analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the Member State. Taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union sh
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the implementation of reforms in the context of
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 a (new) (1a) The nation state is the only legitimate framework for the exercise of political action.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 A
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 b (new) (1b) Member States are therefore free to adopt the economic policies that they, as fully sovereign nations, deem necessary, useful and beneficial for their citizens.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall take appropriate measures ensuring that, when actions financed under this Regulation are implemented, the financial interests of the Union are protected by the application of preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal economic activities, by effective checks and, if irregularities are detected, by the recovery of the amounts wrongly paid and, where appropriate, by effective, proportionate and deterrent penalties.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) Articles 120 and 121 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with an
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 3. The delegation of power referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 15(1) 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. A further delegation of power shall be possible through the issuing of a decision to this effect following suspension of the revocation decision. It shall take effect on the day following publication 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.
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 5 Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 a (new) Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3a) A single market cannot be reduced to the sum of its members as it makes the members' economies like communicating vessels, where policies made in one country can directly have positive or negative effects in the others, for example; tax or wage reductions in one country can increase its competitiveness and attract companies to that country at the expense of others; a demand push in one country can find its supply in other country, indebting the first with the second; a reduced demand in one country means that country exports its oversupply. Economic policy coordination is key to promoting the overall added value of policies, and to avoiding those where one member's gains are other members' loses. Therefore, structural reforms must avoid negative spillovers and promote positive ones.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4)
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context, the provision of support by the Union in the form of technical assistance has been
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their benefits often take time to materialise and their effectiveness is uncertain. Therefore, early and efficient design and implementation is crucial, be it for crisis-struck or structurally-weak economies. In this context,
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union has a long-lasting experience
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background,
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme (
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth-enhancing administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8)
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms,
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes,
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of transparency, equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency, breadth and depth of the problems as identified, support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged, analysis of socioeconomic indicators, and the general administrative capacity of the Member State. The Commission should also, in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, identify the priority areas, the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support, taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by Union funds or other Union programmes. The Commission should further enrich the pool of available external experts who could be dispatched ad hoc to work on supporting projects in Member States.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State,
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at national, Union and international level. The actions under the Programme should allow elaborating and implementing
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications ‘The EU Budget Review’13 and ‘A budget for Europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear European added value, i.e. where the Union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of Member States alone. Against this background, the support actions carried out under the Programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at regional, national, Union and international level. The actions under the Programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross-border or Union-wide challenges and achieve a consistent and coherent implementation of Union law. In addition, they should contribute to further develop trust and promote cooperation with the Commission and among Member States. Moreover, the Union is in a better position than Member States to provide a platform for the provision and sharing of good practices from peers as well as to mobilise expertise. __________________
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) The financing of the Programme through the transfer of allocations for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission should only be considered as a one-off solution that should not create a precedent as regards the funding of future initiatives in this field.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member State going beyond its control, upon request of a Member State, the Commission should be able to adopt
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The financial interests of the Union should be protected through proportionate measures throughout the expenditure cycle, including the prevention, detection and investigation of irregularities
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme, a proper framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. A
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme and the achievement of defined objectives, a proper framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. That framework should also take note of the lessons learned in the process. A mid-term evaluation looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, its efficiency and its added value at the European level should be carried out. A final evaluation should, in addition, deal with the long–
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to adapt the list of indicators measuring the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, in the light of experience during the implementation of the Programme, the power to adopt delegated 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 the amendment of the list. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including a
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new) 2a. 'sustainable investment' means investment that reduces negative externalities or increases positive externalities in a measureable way whilst generating societal benefits;
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new) (ca) the promotion of European values, in particular solidarity and respect for Fundamental Rights;
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States at their own request by providing support to national and regional authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, growth, jobs, and
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) to encourage the involvement of citizens in decision making through consultations and to strengthen citizenship through participatory processes;
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) measures to assist national authorities in drawing up public service training standards in line with administrative reforms;
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Amendment A #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) Several Member States have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic and social imbalances accumulated in the past and many are
Amendment AA #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) institutional reform and efficient, quality and service-oriented functioning of public administration, effective rule of law, reform of the justice system and reinforcement of anti-fraud, anti- corruption
Amendment AB #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) education and training, labour market policies
Amendment AC #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) collection of data and statistics; development of common methodologies and, where appropriate, indicators and/or benchmarks;
Amendment AD #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Taking into account the principles
Amendment AE #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) the implementation of reforms by Member States, undertaken at their own initiative, notably to achieve, sustainable
Amendment AF #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission may, with the agreement of the Beneficiary Member State, define the support envisaged for Beneficiary Member States in cooperation with other Member States or international organisations.
Amendment AG #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. On an annual basis, the Commission shall publish information on the implementation of the annual work programmes, including information on the beneficiaries of the technical assistance, the technical assistance providers, the objectives and priorities of the reforms pursued through the assistance and allocated funds. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with an external interim evaluation report, by mid of 2019, at the latest, and an ex-post evaluation report by end of December 2021.
Amendment AH #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new) 1b. ‘technical assistance agreement’ means a document between the Commission and the Beneficiary Member State which sets out the terms for the provision of support under the Programme and which spells out among others the priority areas, the scope and indicative timeline of the support measures, as well as the financial contribution from the Programme;
Amendment AI #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) business environment,
Amendment AJ #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Once assistance for a Member State has been approved, the beneficiary national authorities shall inform the national parliaments, the corresponding advisory committees and the social partners on the technical assistance agreement concluded, in full compliance with national legislation in this regard.
Amendment AK #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The Beneficiary Member State, in coordination with the Commission, may enter into partnership with one or more other Member States which shall act as Reform Partners in respect of specific areas of reform on the basis of a reciprocal agreement. A Reform Partner shall, in coordination with the Commission and the Beneficiary Member State, help formulate strategy, reform roadmaps, design high- quality assistance or oversee implementation of strategy and projects.
Amendment B #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Reforms are by their very nature complex processes that require political will, the ability to engage in dialogue and multi-level cooperation, budgetary and administrative resources, and a complete chain of highly-specialised knowledge and skills. Addressing structural reforms in a variety of public policy areas is challenging since their
Amendment C #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Member States may benefit from support in addressing challenges as regards the design and implementation of sustainable structural reforms
Amendment D #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The Union
Amendment E #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) Amendment F #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Against this background, it is necessary to establish a Structural Reform Support Programme ('the Programme') with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to
Amendment G #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 a (new) (7 a) In accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in designing and implementing the Programme the Union shall take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health. In addition, as set out in Article 11 of the of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental protection requirements must be integrated in the Union's policies with a view to promoting sustainable development. In order to promote good governance and ensure the participation of civil society, Article 15 of the treaty on the Functioning of the European Union sets out that the Union's institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall conduct their work as openly as possible.
Amendment H #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas where specific needs have been identified by the Member States, such as budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, action against undeclared work and letterbox companies, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes, access to finance, investment, trade, sustainable development, innovation, education and training, labour
Amendment I #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to request support from the Commission under the Programme in relation to the implementation of their reforms in the context of economic governance processes, in particular of relevant Country Specific Recommendations in the context of the European Semester, to actions related to
Amendment J #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Further to a dialogue with the requesting Member State, including in the context of the European Semester, the Commission should analyse the request, taking into account the principles of
Amendment K #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) The Commission Communications
Amendment L #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) The funding source for this programme should not constitute a precedent for any future proposals. As part of the mid-term review, the Commission and the Court of Auditors must conduct a rigorous analysis of the relevance of the programme, its European added value and whether other sources of funding can be considered.
Amendment M #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Member States that request support should
Amendment N #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) This Regulation should be implemented in compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012
Amendment O #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) Considering the importance of sustaining the efforts of Member States in pursuing and implementing socially responsible sustainable structural, institutional and administrative reforms, it is necessary to allow a co-financing rate of up to 100% of the eligible costs in order to achieve the objectives of the Programme, whilst ensuring compliance with the principles of co-financing and no-profit.
Amendment P #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring immediate response, such as a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a Member State
Amendment Q #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure the efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the Union budget and the principle of sound financial management, actions under this Programme should complement and be additional to ongoing Union programmes, whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure. In particular, the Commission and the Member State concerned, in accordance with their respective responsibilities should ensure at Union and Member State levels, in all stages of the process, effective coordination in order to ensure consistency, complementarity and synergy between meas
Amendment R #
(20) To facilitate the evaluation of the Programme, a proper framework for monitoring the implementation of actions and the results achieved by the Programme should be put in place from the very beginning. An external mid-term evaluation looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, its efficiency and its added value, including, but not limited to, policy areas related to competitiveness, growth, jobs and investment at the European level should be carried out. A final evaluation should, in addition, deal with the long–
Amendment S #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to adopt multi-annual work programmes and to adapt the list of indicators measuring the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, in the light of experience during the implementation of the Programme, the power to adopt
Amendment T #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to contribute to
Amendment U #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) 1 a. 'national authorities' means Member State authorities, including authorities at regional and local levels in accordance with national law;
Amendment V #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the development and implementation of solutions that address national challenges w
Amendment W #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) their complementarity and synergy with other Union programmes and policies at local, regional, national, Union and international level;
Amendment X #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms carried out in a socially responsible way in the Member States by providing technical support to national authorities for
Amendment Y #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design
Amendment Z #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall refer to policy areas related to competitiveness,
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