2016/0325(COD) Partnership for research and innovation in the Mediterranean area (PRIMA): participation of the Union
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Procedure completed
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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AYUSO Pilar ( PPE),
TOIA Patrizia ( S&D),
MARIAS Notis ( ECR),
TELIČKA Pavel ( ALDE),
RIVASI Michèle ( Verts/ALE),
BORRELLI David ( EFDD)
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| Committee Opinion | AFET | ||
| Committee Opinion | LIBE | ||
| Committee Opinion | BUDG | ||
| Committee Opinion | ENVI |
GAMBUS MILLET Francisco de Paula ( PPE)
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Stefan ECK ( GUE/NGL),
Mireille D'ORNANO ( ENF),
Carolina PUNSET ( ALDE)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
TFEU 185, TFEU 188-p2
Legal Basis:
TFEU 185, TFEU 188-p2Events
2023/05/31
EC - Follow-up document
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2023/05/31
EC - Follow-up document
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2017/07/18
Final act published in Official Journal
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PURPOSE: to approve the EU’s participation in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) jointly undertaken by several Member States.
LEGISLATIVE ACT: Decision (EU) 2017/1324 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the participation of the Union in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) jointly undertaken by several Member States.
CONTENT: under this Decision, the Union shall participate in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) , jointly undertaken by Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey.
Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco shall become Participating States subject to the conclusion of international agreements for scientific and technological cooperation with the Union.
Participation in the PRIMA shall remain open to any other EU Member State, as well as to third countries, provided that they fulfil the requisite conditions.
Objectives of PRIMA : PRIMA shall pool the EU and participating States’ knowledge and financial resources to build research and innovation capacities and to develop knowledge and common innovative solutions for agro-food systems in the Mediterranean area.
The main objectives are:
to make the agro-food systems more climate resilient, efficient, cost-effective and environmentally and socially sustainable; to contribute to solving water scarcity, food security, nutrition, health, well-being and migration problems upstream.
Financial contribution : as part of its contribution, the EU shall provide a contribution of EUR 220 million from its Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Framework Programme. The participating States shall provide a financial or in-kind contribution of at least EUR 220 million during the period from 7 August 2017 to 31 December 2028.
Implementation : in order to ensure the joint implementation of PRIMA, the Decision provides for the setting up of an implementation structure, known as 'PRIMA-IS', which should be the beneficiary of the Union's financial contribution and ensure the effective implementation of PRIMA.
PRIMA shall be implemented on the basis of annual work plans covering activities to be undertaken for a given year. PRIMA-IS shall adopt the annual work plans by 31 March of the reference year, after obtaining approval from the Commission. In adopting the annual work plans, both PRIMA-IS and the Commission shall act without undue delay. PRIMA-IS shall make the annual work plan publicly available.
PRIMA-IS shall aim to provide, through the annual work plan, an appropriate share of its funding, approximately 25 % of the Union financial contribution , reflecting the commitments of Mediterranean Partner Countries to PRIMA, to legal entities established in targeted third countries considered to be Participating States. It shall make information on the implementation of the actions funded publicly available .
By 31 December 2028, the Commission shall carry out a final evaluation of PRIMA, with the assistance of independent experts.
ENTRY INTO FORCE: 7.8.2017.
2017/07/12
EC - Commission response to text adopted in plenary
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2017/07/05
CSL - Draft final act
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2017/07/05
EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2017/07/04
CSL - Final act signed
2017/06/26
EP/CSL - Act adopted by Council after Parliament's 1st reading
2017/06/26
CSL - Council Meeting
2017/06/13
EP - Results of vote in Parliament
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2017/06/13
EP - Decision by Parliament, 1st reading
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The European Parliament adopted by 607 votes to 39, with 3 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the participation of the Union in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) jointly undertaken by several Member States.
The European Parliament’s position, adopted at first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure, amended the Commission proposal as follows:
Participation in PRIMA : the Union shall participate in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) jointly undertaken Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey.
Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco shall become Participating States subject to the conclusion of international agreements for scientific and technological cooperation with the Union.
Objectives of PRIMA : in line with the priorities of Horizon 2020, the general objectives of PRIMA are to build research and innovation capacities and to develop knowledge and common innovative solutions for agro-food systems , to make them sustainable, and for integrated water provision and management in the Mediterranean area.
PRIMA shall also contribute to solving water scarcity, food security, nutrition, health, well-being and migration problems upstream.
Union’s financial contribution to PRIMA : this amounts to EUR 220 million and shall equal the contributions of the Participating States. It shall cover the PRIMA-IS administrative costs up to a maximum of 6% of the Union's financial contribution.
The Union financial contribution shall be conditional upon the commitment by each Participating State to contribute to the financing of PRIMA with an adequate contribution from national resources relevant to the objectives of PRIMA.
Activities and implementation of PRIMA : PRIMA shall support a wide range of research and innovation activities , including research, development and innovation projects, innovative demonstrators and pilot plants, capacity building, training, awareness-raising and dissemination actions, and researcher mobility, covering a wide range of technological maturity levels and respecting a balance between small and large projects.
Implementation : in order to ensure the joint implementation of PRIMA, an implementation structure ('PRIMA-IS') shall be set up. PRIMA-IS shall be the recipient of the Union financial contribution and it shall ensure the efficient and transparent implementation of PRIMA.
PRIMA shall be implemented on the basis of annual work plans setting out the activities to be undertaken in a given year. PRIMA-IS shall adopt the annual work plans by 31 March of the reference year, after obtaining approval from the Commission.
PRIMA-IS shall monitor regularly the actions it funds and if necessary to undertake corrective actions by amending the annual work plan.
Rules for participation : PRIMA-IS shall aim to provide approximately 25 % of the Union financial contribution to legal entities established in targeted third countries considered to be Participating States. PRIMA-IS shall also be able to fund beneficiaries established in a country that is not a Participating State , provided that such participation is deemed to be essential by PRIMA‑IS or if funding is provided for under an international agreement or arrangement.
It shall make information on the implementation of the actions funded publicly available .
Governance of PRIMA : the bodies of the PRIMA-IS shall include:
a Board of Trustees, which shall have a Chair and a Co-Chair; a Steering Committee; a Secretariat, headed by a Director; a Scientific Advisory Committee.
PRIMA-IS shall be governed by the Board of Trustees, in which all Participating States are represented.
The Board of Trustees shall, inter alia, manage the Union's financial contribution and financial contributions from the Participating States and ensure the transparency of PRIMA activities.
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2017/06/12
EP - Debate in Parliament
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2017/05/30
EP - Text agreed during interinstitutional negotiations
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2017/05/30
CSL - Council Meeting
2017/05/29
EP - Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations
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2017/04/27
CSL - Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement
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2017/04/05
EP - Committee decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations confirmed by plenary (Rule 71)
2017/04/03
EP - Committee decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations announced in plenary (Rule 71)
2017/03/29
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading
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The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted the report by Sofia SAKORAFA (GUE/NGL, EL) on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the participation of the Union in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) jointly undertaken by several Member States.
The committee recommended that the European Parliament’s position, adopted at first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure, should amend the Commission proposal as follows:
Participation in PRIMA : the Union shall participate in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) jointly undertaken by Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Tunisia. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco shall become Participating States subject to the conclusion of Science and Technology international agreements with the Union.
Objectives of PRIMA : in line with the priorities of Horizon 2020, the general objective of PRIMA is to build research and innovation capacities and to develop knowledge and common innovative solutions for sustainable agri-food systems and integrated water management in the Mediterranean region, in order to:
make them more climate resilient, efficient, cost-effective and environmentally and socially sustainable; contribute to solving water scarcity, food security, nutrition, health, well-being and migration problems upstream.
Union’s financial contribution to PRIMA : this amounts to EUR 200 million and shall equal the contributions of the Participating States. It shall cover the PRIMA-IS administrative costs up to a maximum of 6% of the Union's financial contribution.
Where the financial guarantees are provided by the Participating States, each State shall be liable for a maximum amount less than or equal to its financial commitment to the PRIMA programme. The total recovery shall be limited to the maximum amount of EUR 200 million.
Activities and implementation of PRIMA : Members stated that PRIMA shall support a wide range of research and innovation activities and actions as established in the PRIMA annual work plan, addressing a wide range of Technology Readiness Levels and ensuring an appropriate balance between small and large projects.
PRIMA shall be implemented on the basis of annual work plans , covering activities to be launched in the period from 1 January to 31 December of a given year. The annual work plans shall be made available to the relevant programme committees for the specific programme implementing Horizon 2020. All activities supported by PRIMA shall be implemented under an authority recognised by the Union as competent for that purpose.
Amended annual work plans of a given year and annual work plans of subsequent years shall take into account the results of previous calls for proposals. Coordination shall be sought between PRIMA and other research and innovation projects under Horizon 2020. All calls, proposals and projects shall be immediately made available on the Horizon 2020 database eCORDA . Members considered that it shall be possible to finance, under PRIMA, international organisations and entities established in a non-participating State that are not eligible for PRIMA funding, provided that certain conditions are fulfilled.
Governance of PRIMA : the bodies of the PRIMA-IS shall include:
the Board of Trustees, which will have a Chair and a Co-chair; the Steering Committee; the Secretariat, headed by the Director; the Scientific Advisory Committee.
The PRIMA-IS shall be governed by the Board of Trustees , in which all Participating States are represented. The Board of Trustees shall ensure that the European Parliament is regularly informed and updated on the PRIMA Programme.
The Board of Trustees shall be the decision-making body of PRIMA-IS. It shall manage the Union's financial contribution and financial contributions from the Participating States and ensure the transparency of PRIMA activities.
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2017/03/22
EP - Vote in committee, 1st reading
2017/03/22
EP - Committee decision to open interinstitutional negotiations with report adopted in committee
2017/03/10
EP - Committee opinion
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2017/02/10
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2017/01/25
ESC - Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report
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2017/01/17
EP - Committee draft report
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2017/01/16
IT_SENATE - Contribution
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2016/12/20
ES_PARLIAMENT - Contribution
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2016/11/21
EP - GAMBUS MILLET Francisco de Paula (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2016/10/27
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading
2016/10/18
EC - Document attached to the procedure
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2016/10/18
EC - Document attached to the procedure
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2016/10/18
EC - Legislative proposal published
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PURPOSE: to enable the EU to participate in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) jointly undertaken by several Member States.
PROPOSED ACT: Decision 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: the process leading to the PRIMA Joint Programme started with the Euro-Mediterranean Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation in Barcelona in 2012. The aim is to strengthen Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in R&I as part of the broader objectives of the Union’s external policy with regard to the Southern Neighbourhood.
On 23 December 2014, a group of 19 countries of the Mediterranean Area submitted to the Commission a proposal for a Joint Programme initiative 'Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area' (PRIMA). Among these countries, 14 countries have agreed to jointly undertake the PRIMA initiative by committing financial contributions: Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal and Spain, Member States of the Union; Israel and Tunisia, third countries associated to Horizon 2020 ; Egypt, Lebanon and Morocco (third countries not associated to Horizon 2020).
With 180 million people who are considered 'water poor' , the Mediterranean area is generally characterised by high levels of hydric stress. Climate change is increasingly causing severe water shortages in the area, with major impacts on agriculture. Such shortages result in decreasing and irregular crop yields, putting additional pressure on natural resources and on the capacity to provide clean water and affordable food for the region’s inhabitants. The programme’s strategic objective is to develop the common innovative solutions for water provision and food systems that the Mediterranean region urgently needs. The programme is in line with the Communication from the Commission on establishing a new Partnership Framework with third countries under the European Agenda on Migration.
IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the option withheld is Option 2: PRIMA Joint Programme based on Article 185 TFEU which enables the EU to make provisions for its participation in research and development programmes run by several Member States, including its participation in the structures created for the implementation of those programmes.
Previous and ongoing Article 185 TFEU initiatives show that such an initiative is likely to have a high leverage effect on national public funds in a stable, long-term and integrated manner.
CONTENT: the draft decision provides for the participation of the EU in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area ('PRIMA') jointly undertaken by Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Tunisia.
Egypt, Lebanon and Morocco shall become Participating States subject to the conclusion of international agreements with the Union setting out the terms and conditions of their participation in PRIMA. Any Member State and any country associated to Horizon 2020 may participate in PRIMA provided they contribute to its financing.
Objectives : the general objective of PRIMA is to develop the fully piloted and demonstrated common innovative solutions for water provision and food systems in the Mediterranean region , to make them more climate resilient, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable, and to contribute to solving nutrition, health, well-being and migration problems upstream.
In order to contribute to the general objective, PRIMA shall fulfil the following specific objectives:
the formulation of a stable, long-term, common strategic agenda in the area of water provision and food systems; the orientation of all national R&I programmes towards the implementation of the strategic agenda; the structural involvement of all relevant public and private sector actors in implementing the strategic agenda by pooling knowledge and financial resources to achieve the necessary critical mass; the strengthening of funding and of the implementation capabilities of all actors involved.
Implementation : in order to ensure the joint implementation of PRIMA, an implementation structure should be set up ( 'PRIMA-IS' ). The PRIMA-IS should be the recipient of the Union’s financial contribution and it should ensure the efficient implementation of PRIMA.
PRIMA activities should be in line with the objectives and research and innovation priorities of Horizon 2020 and with the general principles and conditions laid down in the Regulation establishing the 2020 Horizon framework programme.
In order to achieve the objectives of PRIMA, the PRIMA-IS should provide financial support mainly in the form of grants to participants in actions funded by the PRIMAIS. Those actions should be selected following open and competitive calls for proposals under the responsibility of the PRIMA-IS.
The PRIMA Annual Work Plans (AWP), which is subject to the approval of the Commission, will ensure consistency and coordination between all activities and their orientation towards the achievement of the operational, specific and general objectives of PRIMA. The proposal contains provisions on the monitoring, evaluation and reporting arrangements of the initiative.
BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS: the EU contribution shall be up to EUR 200 million (in current prices) including the EFTA contribution. The EU contribution shall be made as part of the implementation of Horizon 2020.
The Participating States shall make or arrange for their national funding bodies to make financial or in kind contributions of at least EUR 200 000 000 during the period from the date of entry into force of this Decision until 31 December 2028.
Documents
Documents
- Follow-up document: COM(2023)0285
- Follow-up document: EUR-Lex
- Follow-up document: EUR-Lex
- Follow-up document: SWD(2023)0169
- Final act published in Official Journal: Decision 2017/1324
- Final act published in Official Journal: OJ L 185 18.07.2017, p. 0001
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2017)477
- Draft final act: 00018/2017/LEX
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading: T8-0249/2017
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Text agreed during interinstitutional negotiations: PE603.049
- Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations: PE603.049
- Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations: GEDA/A/(2017)004551
- Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement: GEDA/A/(2017)004551
- Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading: A8-0112/2017
- Committee opinion: PE597.388
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE597.709
- Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report: CES0045/2017
- Committee draft report: PE595.480
- Contribution: COM(2016)0662
- Contribution: COM(2016)0662
- Document attached to the procedure: EUR-Lex
- Document attached to the procedure: SWD(2016)0331
- Document attached to the procedure: EUR-Lex
- Document attached to the procedure: SWD(2016)0332
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2016)0662
- Legislative proposal published: EUR-Lex
- Document attached to the procedure: EUR-Lex SWD(2016)0331
- Document attached to the procedure: EUR-Lex SWD(2016)0332
- Committee draft report: PE595.480
- Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report: CES0045/2017
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE597.709
- Committee opinion: PE597.388
- Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement: GEDA/A/(2017)004551
- Text agreed during interinstitutional negotiations: PE603.049
- Draft final act: 00018/2017/LEX
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2017)477
- Follow-up document: COM(2023)0285 EUR-Lex
- Follow-up document: EUR-Lex SWD(2023)0169
- Contribution: COM(2016)0662
- Contribution: COM(2016)0662
Activities
- Sofia SAKORAFA
- Pilar AYUSO
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Nicola CAPUTO
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Mireille D'ORNANO
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Francisco de Paula GAMBUS MILLET
Plenary Speeches (1)
- María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Barbara KAPPEL
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Notis MARIAS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Paul RÜBIG
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Eleftherios SYNADINOS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Pavel TELIČKA
Plenary Speeches (1)
Votes
A8-0112/2017 - Sofia Sakorafa - Am 108 #
2017/06/13 Outcome: +: 607, -: 39, 0: 3
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ENVI
75 amendments...
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point iv (iv) the strengthening of funding and of the implementation capabilities of all actors involved
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Actions carried out under the PRIMA programme must be centred around improving water supplies, and in particular on using locally tried and tested techniques and innovative technologies.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. According to the European Investment Bank, some Mediterranean countries already have substantial seawater desalination capacity, and the total worldwide installed capacity currently stands at more than 40 million cubic metres per day. In Mediterranean countries, total seawater desalination capacity could increase sixfold by 2030 (document published in 2008).
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Nonetheless, the seawater desalination process calls for considerable financial investment, and the use of wind and solar energy to power desalination plants is a major technological challenge which should be made a priority for PRIMA investment.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 e (new) 2e. Action to combat pollution of the Mediterranean Sea is made all the more important by the fact that the Mediterranean Sea is home to 9% of maritime biodiversity, with 12 000 plant and animal species, even though the Mediterranean sea, which covers an area of 2.5 million square metres, accounts for no more than 0.8% of the total surface area of the world’s oceans.
Amendment 105 #
(c) the commitment by each Participating State to contribute to the financing of PRIMA with an adequate percentage of the total effort;
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a decision Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) the establishment of an efficient governance model for PRIMA in accordance with Article 12;
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a decision Article 4 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission shall assess the fulfilment of commitments undertaken by the Participating States and their administration of the funding, in particular through the first two PRIMA annual work plans. Following that assessment the maximum Union contribution referred to in Article 3(1) shall be reviewed in accordance with Article 9.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) research and innovation actions, as well as innovation actions, including demonstrators, pilot plants, testing, pre- commercial deployment, addressing
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part (b) activities funded by the Participating States through their national funding bodies without Union contribution, addressing
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (ii) activities under the national programmes of the Participating States, including research programmes for a strategic management of water resources and a long-term mitigation and adaptation plans, in order to incorporate a more coherent and climate resilient water approach.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point b (b) The proposals shall be selected following transnational calls for proposals and through a two-step procedure. Step 1 shall consist of a review at national or transnational level of proposals submitted by legal entities eligible for funding under the relevant national programmes. Step 2 shall consist of a single independent international peer review organised by the PRIMA-IS. Under step 2, the proposals shall be evaluated with the assistance of at least three independent experts, on the basis of the following selection and award criteria:
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point b (b) The proposals shall be selected following transnational calls for proposals and through a two-step procedure. Step 1 shall consist of a review at national or transnational level of proposals submitted by legal entities eligible for funding under the relevant national programmes. Step 2 shall consist of a single independent international peer review organised by the PRIMA-IS. Under step 2, the proposals shall be evaluated with the assistance of at least three independent experts, on the basis of the following award criteria: a fair balance between small and larger projects, excellence, impact, quality and efficiency of the implementation.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. The bodies of the PRIMA-IS specifically geared to efficiency shall include:
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 The PRIMA-IS shall be governed by the
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new) The General Assembly decides what is an adequate percentage of the total effort pursuant to point (c) of Article 4(1).
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 3 3. The General Assembly shall determine the number of Management Board members, which shall not be less than five
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new) (fa) ensure the transparency of PRIMA activities.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 3 (3) Public-public partnerships should aim to develop closer synergies, increase coordination and avoid unnecessary duplication with Union, international, national and regional research programmes, and should fully respect the Horizon 2020 general principles, in particular those relating to openness and transparency. A good, timely dissemination of comprehensive information together with the transparency of results and of the financial management are crucial for the success of PRIMA.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 3 (3) Public-public partnerships should aim to develop closer synergies, increase coordination and avoid unnecessary duplication and fragmentation with Union, international, national and regional research programmes, and should fully respect the Horizon 2020 general principles, in particular those relating to openness and transparency.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 3 (3) Public-public partnerships
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 4 a (new) (4a) Full implementation of the human right to water and sanitation, as recognised by the United Nations and supported by the Member States, is essential for life, and the proper management of water resources plays a vital role in guaranteeing sustainable water use and safeguarding the world’s natural resources.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 4 a (new) (4a) According to a July 2008 report by the European Investment Bank, the Mediterranean region will be affected by substantial climate change requiring structural adjustments.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 4 b (new) (4b) As a result of global warming, it is anticipated that the Mediterranean region will experience an increase in air temperature in the range of 2.2°C to 5.1°C over the period 2080-2099 with respect to the period 1980-1999.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 4 c (new) (4c) Climate change in the Mediterranean region is also anticipated to lead to a significant decrease in rainfall, with the countries of southern Europe experiencing a reduction ranging between -4 and -27% over the 21st century. This decrease in rainfall will exacerbate the region’s water stress.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 4 d (new) (4d) Periods of drought, defined as a high frequency of days during which the average temperature exceeds 30°C, are also expected to become more common around the Mediterranean over the course of the 21st century.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 4 e (new) (4e) Climate change is predicted to lead to a sea level increase which, according to the above-mentioned report, could be 35 cm by the end of the 21st century.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 5 (5) Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 acknowledges that international cooperation with third countries is necessary to address effectively common challenges. International cooperation in research, science and innovation is a key aspect of the Union’s global commitments and has an important role to play in the Union’s partnership with neighbourhood countries. This cooperation follows the approach taken in the European neighbourhood policy to differentiate the level of cooperation with each country in the neighbourhood based on their commitment towards the Union.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 5 a (new) (5a) Nevertheless, international cooperation must be guided by the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of third countries, and this principle must govern the allocation of European funds to any entity.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 6 a (new) (6a) Water stress in the Mediterranean region could lead to an intensification of migration flows out of this region towards northern regions, particularly in Europe, as 180 million people around the Mediterranean are considered to have difficulty accessing water.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 6 b (new) (6b) Nevertheless, population flows resulting, in particular, from immigration and mass tourism are contributing to difficulties with access to, and supply of, water in the Mediterranean basin.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 (8) PRIMA aims at implementing a joint programme for the development and the adoption of innovative and integrated solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of agri- food production and water provision in the Mediterranean area. Taking into account that access to water and sanitation constitutes a fundamental human right and since securing food and water availability is of paramount importance in the region, PRIMA should contribute to the achievement of the
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 (8) PRIMA aims at implementing a joint programme for the development and the adoption of innovative, multi- dimensional and integrated common solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of food production and water provision, treatment and reuse in the Mediterranean area based on principles of co-ownership, mutual interest and shared benefit. PRIMA should contribute to the achievement of the recently agreed Sustainable Development Goals and to the forthcoming European Sustainable Development Strategy.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 (8) The lack of clean water and nutritious food has adverse effects on the health and stability of the populations, and PRIMA aims at implementing a joint programme for the development and the adoption of innovative and integrated solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of food production and water provision in the Mediterranean area. PRIMA should contribute to the achievement of the recently agreed Sustainable Development Goals and to the forthcoming European Sustainable Development Strategy.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 (8) PRIMA aims at implementing a joint programme for the development and the adoption of innovative and integrated solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of food production and water provision in the Mediterranean area. PRIMA should contribute to the achievement of the recently agreed Sustainable Development Goals and to the forthcoming European Sustainable Development Strategy, as well as to contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 (8) PRIMA aims at implementing a joint programme for the development and the adoption of innovative and integrated solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of agri- food production and water provision in the Mediterranean area. PRIMA should contribute to the achievement of the recently agreed Sustainable Development Goals and to the forthcoming European Sustainable Development Strategy.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 (8) PRIMA aims at implementing a joint programme for the development and the adoption of innovative and integrated solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of food production and water provision in the Mediterranean area. PRIMA
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 a (new) (8a) Sustainable water provision and food production in the Mediterranean requires the protection of natural freshwater ecosystems, a shift to more efficient consumption patterns and the integration of renewable energy sources. Open, democratic and participatory governance of water provision is essential to ensure cost-efficiency and benefit to the whole society.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 a (new) (8a) All of the changes outlined above will have a substantial impact on farming, fishing and tourism, particularly in the countries bordering the Mediterranean. It is therefore urgent to consider a paradigm shift based on long-term investment, including in the energy sector.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 b (new) (8b) PRIMA should contribute to the growth of innovative and sustainable solutions in agriculture, food production and water provision under Mediterranean environmental and climate constraints with a view to maintaining natural resources. PRIMA should also develop tools for encouraging the application of such solutions by communities, enterprises and citizen.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 c (new) (8c) The sustainable protection of natural areas such as freshwater ecosystems is key for the development and decisive to provide drinking water supplies.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 d (new) (8d) The water scarcity in the Mediterranean area require a different energy solutions and the introduction of more efficient patterns. Renewable energy should be integrated in the processes to replace fossil fuels.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 e (new) (8e) The importance of open, democratic and participatory governance is crucial to ensure that the most cost- effective solutions regarding water resources management are taken for the benefit of the whole society.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 9 a (new) (9a) These international agreements should not involve conditionality, including as regards reforms to the functioning of the political and economic institutions of the countries concerned, and the EU must refrain from all political interference in these countries’ internal affairs.
Amendment 69 #
(10) In line with the objectives of Horizon 2020, any other Member State and third country associated to Horizon 2020 should be entitled to participate in PRIMA if it commits to contribute to the financing of PRIMA with an adequate percentage of the total effort.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 11 a (new) (11a) These international agreements should not involve conditionalities amounting to interference in the internal affairs of signatory third countries.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 11 a (new) (11a) The PRIMA partnership should cover the whole chain from research to innovation, mobilising universities, research and technology institutions, industry, and innovation-driven SMEs.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 11 b (new) (11b) It is important for the competent EU authorities to ensure regular, comprehensive monitoring of financing and actions by third countries under the PRIMA programme.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 12 a (new) (12a) The PRIMA-IS should be managed with complete transparency and regularly audited, in particular by the European Court of Auditors.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 14 (14) A ceiling should be established for the Union’s contribution in PRIMA with funding from Horizon 2020. Within that ceiling, the Union contribution should be
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 15 (15) In order to avoid a prolonged implementation of PRIMA, a deadline should be fixed for the launch of the last activities, including the last calls for proposals, setting out a firm timetable for implementation of those activities.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 16 (16) PRIMA activities should be in line with the objectives and research and innovation priorities of Horizon 2020 and with the general principles and conditions laid down in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013. PRIMA should take into account the OECD definitions regarding Technological Readiness Level in the classification of technological research, product development and demonstration
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 16 (16) PRIMA activities should be in line with the objectives and research and innovation priorities of Horizon 2020 and with the general principles and conditions laid down in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013. PRIMA should take into account the OECD definitions regarding Technological Readiness Level and all other relevant legal definitions in the classification of technological research, product development and demonstration activities.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 17 a (new) (17a) It must be ensured that funding granted on the basis of calls for PRIMA projects is monitored closely, in particular by laying down financial transparency and regular reporting requirements for recipients of the funds.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 18 (18) Calls for proposals managed by the PRIMA-IS should also be published on the single portal for participants, as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission and on all other platforms and by all other relevant means.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 18 (18) Calls for proposals managed by the PRIMA-IS should also be published on the single portal for participants in the PRIMA-IS, as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 19 (19) The Union’s financial contribution
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 20 (20) In order to protect the Union’s financial interests, the Commission, in consultation with Parliament, should have the right to reduce, suspend or terminate the Union’s financial contribution if PRIMA is implemented inadequately, partially or late, or if the Participating States do not contribute, or contribute partially or late, to the financing
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 23 Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 24 (24) Audits of recipients of Union funds provided in accordance with this Decision should
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 25 (25) The Union’s financial interests should be protected through
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 26 (26) The Commission should conduct a
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 27 (27) Upon request from the Commission, the PRIMA-IS and the Participating States should submit any information the Commission needs to include in the reports on the evaluation of PRIMA. At the same time, such information should be transferred to the competent committees of the Parliament.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 28 (28) The objective of this Decision is to strengthen the integration and alignment of research and innovation systems and activities in the Mediterranean countries in the fields of water provision and food systems. The scale of the research and innovation necessary to address the challenges in the Mediterranean area is immense due to the systemic character of the major bottlenecks. Meanwhile, relevant results should be able to serve as a model in other, drought-hit areas of the Union. The scope of research and innovation is complex, multidisciplinary and requires a multi-actor and cross-border approach. A collaborative approach with a wide set of Participating States can help to increase the required scale and scope, by pooling financial and intellectual resources. Since the objective can therefore be better achieved at Union level by integrating national efforts into a consistent Union approach, by bringing together compartmentalised national research programmes, by helping design common research and funding strategies across national borders, and by achieving the critical mass of actors and investments required, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 28 (28) The objective of this Decision is to strengthen the integration and alignment of research and innovation systems and activities in the Mediterranean countries in the fields of water provision and sustainable use and agri-food systems. The scale of the research and innovation necessary to address the challenges in the Mediterranean area is immense due to the systemic character of the major bottlenecks. The scope of research and innovation is complex, multidisciplinary and requires a multi-actor and cross-border approach. A collaborative approach with a wide set of Participating States can help to increase the required scale and scope, by pooling financial and intellectual resources. Since the objective can therefore be better achieved at Union level by integrating national efforts into a consistent Union approach, by bringing together compartmentalised national research programmes, by helping design common research and funding strategies across national borders, and by achieving the critical mass of actors and investments required, the Union may adopt measures,
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 28 (28) The objective of this Decision is to strengthen the integration and alignment of research and innovation systems and activities in the Mediterranean countries in the fields of water provision
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 28 (28) The objective of this Decision is to strengthen
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of PRIMA is to develop the fully piloted and demonstrated common innovative solutions for water provision and food systems in the Mediterranean region, to
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of PRIMA is to
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of PRIMA is to develop and promote the adoption of the fully piloted and demonstrated common innovative solutions for water provision
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i (i) the formulation of a stable, long- term, sustainable common strategic agenda in the area
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i (i) the formulation of a stable, long- term, common strategic agenda in the area of water provision
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i (i) the formulation of a stable, long- term, common strategic agenda in the area of water provision and agri-food systems;
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new) (ia) the growth of innovative and sustainable solutions in agriculture, food production and water provision, encouraging application by communities, enterprises and citizens; the sustainable management of water for arid and semi- arid areas; the sustainable farming systems under Mediterranean environmental constraints to maintain natural resources;
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ii (ii)
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Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 20 Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 20 (20) In order to protect the Union's financial interests, the Commission should have the right to reduce
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 22 (22) Derogations from point (b) of Article 9(1) and from Article 9(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 are necessary in order to account for the specificities resulting from the geographical scope of PRIMA, by further adjusting the minimum eligibility conditions for participation in indirect actions. In order to ensure balanced core participation in indirect actions under a north-south configuration, as a derogation from point (b) of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, the minimum number of participants should be three legal entities established in three different Participating States
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 23 (23) For the purpose of simplification, administrative burden should be
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 26 (26) The Commission taking into account the views of the Participating States, should conduct an interim evaluation assessing in particular the quality and efficiency of PRIMA and the progress made towards the objectives set, and a final evaluation, and should prepare reports on those evaluations.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 27 (27) Upon request from the Commission, the PRIMA-IS and the Participating States should submit, in a harmonised format, any information the Commission needs to include in the reports on the evaluation of PRIMA.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 28 (28) The objective of this Decision is to strengthen the integration and alignment of research and innovation systems and activities in the Mediterranean countries in the fields of
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 28 (28) The objective of this Decision is to strengthen the integration and alignment of research and innovation systems and activities in the Mediterranean countries in the fields of public water provision and food systems. The scale of the research and innovation necessary to address the
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a decision Article 1 – paragraph 1 1. The Union shall participate in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area ('PRIMA') jointly undertaken by [Cyprus,
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a decision Article 1 – paragraph 1 1. The Union shall participate in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area ('PRIMA') jointly undertaken by [Cyprus,
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a decision Article 1 – paragraph 2 2. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a decision Article 1 – paragraph 2 2. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco shall become Participating States subject to the conclusion of international agreements with the Union setting out the terms and conditions of their participation in PRIMA.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a decision Article 1 – paragraph 3 3. Any Member State and any country associated to Horizon 2020 other than those listed in paragraph 1 may participate in PRIMA provided it fulfils the condition laid down in point (c) of Article 4(1) and complies in particular with Article 11(5) of this Decision. If it fulfils th
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a decision Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) (a) it fulfils the condition laid down in point (c) of Article 4(1) and complies in particular with Article 11(5)of this Decision;
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a decision Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of PRIMA is to
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of PRIMA is to develop the fully piloted and demonstrated common innovative solutions for water provision
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of PRIMA is to develop the fully piloted and demonstrated common innovative solutions for
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of PRIMA is to develop the fully piloted and demonstrated common innovative solutions for public water provision and food systems in the Mediterranean region, to make them more climate resilient, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable, and to contribute to solving nutrition, health, well- being and migration problems upstream.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i (i) the formulation of a stable, long- term, common strategic agenda in the area of water provision and food systems which ensures the quality and renewability of natural resources, and preserves biodiversity and ecosystem integrity;
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i (i) the formulation of a stable, long- term, common strategic agenda in the area of water provision
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i (i) the formulation of a stable, long- term, common strategic agenda in the area
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i (i) the formulation of a stable, long- term, common strategic agenda in the area of water provision and agro-food systems;
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ii (ii) the orientation of all
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point iv (iv) the strengthening of the research and innovation capacities funding and of the implementation capabilities of all actors involved.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. For the purposes of this Decision, the following definitions shall apply: (a) 'integrated water resource management' means a process that promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. It implies that all the different uses of water resources are considered together and includes, in order to be environmentally and socially sustainable, public participation, full transparency and democratic accountability in the core of its values. (b) 'sustainable agriculture and food systems' means a system that supplies sufficient healthy and culturally appropriate food, while safeguarding natural resources, such as water, soil and biodiversity, and enhancing ecosystems services, including coping with and mitigating climate change.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. In achieving the objectives set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 and without prejudice to Regulations (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013, PRIMA-IS shall aim at providing funding of at least 25% of the Union contribution throughout the duration of PRIMA in accordance with point (a) of Article 6(1) of this Decision to legal entities established in the countries referred to in Article 7(2)(b).
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. The maximum Union’s financial contribution, including EFTA appropriations, to PRIMA shall be EUR
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a decision Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the commitment by each Participating State to contribute to the financing of PRIMA with an adequate percentage of the total effort;
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 1 1. The Participating States shall make or arrange for their national funding bodies to make financial
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 3 3. In-kind contributions referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 of this Article shall consist of costs incurred by the Participating States
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 5 5. Contributions referred to in points (a), (b) and (
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. PRIMA shall support
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. PRIMA shall support
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) research and innovation actions, as well as innovation actions
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) research and innovation actions, as well as innovation actions, including demonstrators, pilot plants, testing, pre- commercial deployment
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) research and innovation actions, as well as innovation actions, including demonstrators, pilot plants, testing, pre- commercial deployment, addressing
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) research and innovation actions,
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part (b) activities funded by the Participating States through their national funding bodies
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part (b) activities funded by the Participating States
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part (b) activities funded by the Participating States
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part (b) activities funded by the Participating States through their national funding bodies without Union contribution, addressing
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (ii) activities under the national
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. PRIMA shall be implemented on the basis of annual work plans,
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. All activities supported by PRIMA shall be organised and implemented under a competent authority and on a legal basis that are, in conformity with international law, recognised by the Union.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Activities referred to in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 may only be launched in the reference year after the adoption of the annual work plan.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. If the annual work plan is adopted during the reference year, the Union's financial contribution referred to in Article 3(1) may reimburse administrative costs of the PRIMA-IS incurred as from 1 January of that reference year in line with the annual work plan. By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, the Union's financial contribution referred to in Article 3(1) may reimburse administrative costs of the PRIMA-IS incurred as from the entry into force of this Decision in line with the first annual work plan.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 3 3. Activities may only be funded under PRIMA if they are set out in the PRIMA annual work plan. The PRIMA annual work plan shall distinguish between the activities referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1, the activities referred to in point (b) of that paragraph, as well as the administrative costs of the PRIMA-IS. It shall provide for their corresponding expenditure estimates as well as for the budget allocation to activities funded with Union contribution and to activities funded by the Participating States
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Amended annual work plans for a given year and annual work plans for subsequent years shall take into account the results of previous calls for proposals. They shall address insufficient coverage of scientific topics, in particular, due to budget constraints that impeded to follow strictly the ranking of the proposals, as provided in paragraph 7(c), for activities referred to in paragraph 1(b) (i).
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Amended annual work plans for a given year and annual work plans for subsequent years shall take into account the results of previous calls for proposals. They shall address insufficient coverage of scientific topics, in particular, due to budget constraints that impeded to follow strictly the ranking of the proposals, as provided in paragraph 7(c), for activities referred to in paragraph 1(b).
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Amended annual work plans of a given year and annual work plans of subsequent years shall take into account the results of previous calls for proposals. They shall endeavour to address insufficient coverage of scientific topics in particular those initially addressed in activities under paragraph 1(b) that could not be adequately funded.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. For the purpose of paragraph 3 a, calls for proposals under paragraph 1(b) (i) shall label with a "seal of excellence" those project proposals that passed stringent selection and award criteria but could not be funded due to budget constraints of the Participating Countries.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. For the purpose of paragraph 3 a, calls for proposals under paragraph 1(b) shall label with a "seal of excellence" those project proposals that passed stringent selection and award criteria but could not be funded due to budget constraints of the Participating Countries.
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 5 5. Activities to be funded by the Participating States
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – introductory part (a) The proposals shall be for transnational projects, with minimum participation of at least three independent legal entities established in three different
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – introductory part (a) The proposals shall be for transnational projects, with minimum participation of at least three independent legal entities established in three different
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – point i (i) one established in a Member State or in a country associated to Horizon 2020
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – point i (i) one established in a Member State or in a country associated to Horizon 2020 not covered by (ii), and
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – point i (i) one established in a Member State or in a country associated to Horizon 2020 not covered by (ii), and
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – point ii (ii) one established in a third country
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – point ii (ii) one established in a third country
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – point ii a (new) (iia) one established in a third country considered as a Participating State in accordance with this Decision by the submission deadline under the relevant call for proposals listed in Article 1(2) or bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point b (b) The proposals shall be selected following transnational calls for proposals and
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point b (b) The proposals shall be selected following transnational calls for proposals and through a two-step procedure. Step 1 shall consist of a review at national or transnational level of proposals submitted by legal entities eligible for funding under the relevant national programmes. Step 2 shall consist of a single independent international peer review organised by the PRIMA-IS. Under step 2, the proposals shall be evaluated with the assistance of at least three independent experts, on the basis of the following award criteria: excellence, impact, quality, fulfilment of sustainability criteria and efficiency of the implementation.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point c (c) Proposals shall be ranked according to the evaluation results. The selection shall be made by the PRIMA-IS
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point c (c) Proposals shall be ranked according to the evaluation results. The selection shall be made by the PRIMA-IS on the basis of this ranking. The Participating States shall agree on an adequate funding mode that allows maximising the number of proposals to be funded on the basis of this ranking, in particular by providing reserve amounts to the national contributions for calls for proposals. In case one or more projects cannot be funded, the projects following directly in the ranking list may be selected.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a decision Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. In order to have a greater impact, synergies between PRIMA and - the ‘Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) EIT Food’, - The European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI), - and the ‘InnovFin – EU Finance for Innovators’ initiative of the European Investment Bank Group shall be created.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, the minimum number of participants shall be three legal entities established in three different
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, the minimum number of participants shall be three legal entities established in three different
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) one established in a Member State or in a country associated to Horizon 2020 not covered by point (b), and
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) one established in a Member State or in a country associated to Horizon 2020 not comprised in (b), and
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) one established in a Member State or in a country associated to Horizon 2020 not covered by (b), and
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) one established in a third country
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) one established in a third country
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) one established in a third country
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 4 4. In addition to the participants eligible for funding under Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, any legal
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Beneficiaries that are established in a country which is not a Participating State must provide an appropriate financial guarantee to ensure full recovery of any amounts due to the Union in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new) Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Without prejudice to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, the applicable model grant agreement may provide that legal entities established in countries which are not Participating States and which receive funding from the PRIMA-IS, must also provide appropriate financial guarantees.
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 4 c (new) 4c. Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, and taking into account the specificities of PRIMA, the PRIMA-IS may introduce in its annual work plans additional conditions for participation in order to address the type of entities that can be coordinators of indirect actions.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 5 Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Without prejudice to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, the applicable model grant agreement may provide that legal entities established in countries which are not Participating States and which receive funding from the PRIMA-IS, must also provide appropriate financial guarantees.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a decision Article 7 – paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, and taking into account the specificities of PRIMA, the PRIMA-IS may introduce in its annual work plans additional conditions for participation in order to address, in particular, the type of entities that can be coordinators in indirect actions.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a decision Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. In case the financial guarantees are provided by the Participating States, each one of them shall be liable for a maximum amount less or equal to its financial commitment to the PRIMA programme. The total recovery shall be limited to the maximum amount of EUR 200 000 000.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a decision Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. In case the financial guarantees are provided by the Participating States, each one of them shall be liable for a maximum amount less or equal to its financial commitment to the PRIMA programme. The total recovery shall be limited to the maximum amount of EUR 200 000 000.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a decision Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Where financial guarantees are provided by the Participating States, each one of them shall be liable for a maximum amount less or equal to its financial commitment to the PRIMA programme. The total recovery shall be limited to the maximum amount of EUR 200 000 000.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the Secretariat, headed by the Director;
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) the Scientific Advisory
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 The PRIMA-IS shall be governed by the General Assembly, in which all Participating States are represented. The General Assembly shall be the decision- making body of PRIMA-IS. The General Assembly shall ensure that the European Parliament is regularly informed and updated on the PRIMA Programme.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 The PRIMA-IS shall be governed by the
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part The
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new) (ca) The Board of Trustees shall verify that the conditions set out in Article 1(3) are fulfilled and shall inform the Commission accordingly.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 The
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new) The General Assembly shall decide what is an adequate percentage of the total effort pursuant to point (c) of Article 4(1) of this Decision.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4 Each Participating State shall have one vote in the
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5 The Union, represented by the Commission, shall be invited to all the meetings of the
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5 a (new) PRIMA-IS shall, when pursuing its own institutional objectives, ensure there is appropriate link-up with the European Parliament.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 3 3. The
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 The
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 The
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part The Scientific Advisory
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point a (a) advise the
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point b (b) advise the
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a decision Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point d Amendment 47 #
Draft legislative resolution Citation 3 a (new) Having regard to Commission Guidelines on the eligibility of Israeli entities and their activities in the territories occupied by Israel since June 1967 for grants, prizes and financial instruments funded by the EU from 2014 onwards1a; _________________ 1a O J C 205, 19.7.2013., pg. 9.
Amendment 48 #
Draft legislative resolution Citation 3 a (new) Having regard to the Protocol (No. 1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union on the role of national Parliaments in the European Union,
Amendment 49 #
Draft legislative resolution Citation 3 b (new) Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a decision Citation 1 a (new) Having regard the Charter of United Nations, including Article 73 regarding non self-governing territories,
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 1 a (new) (1a) Given that water is a vital resource, without which no living being can survive, access to water is a universal right that needs to be guaranteed for all citizens; universal access to water can only be fully guaranteed by preventing the private exploitation of public water resources and of universally accessible, high-quality public water supply and sanitation services;
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 1 a (new) (1a) The Mediterranean region is strategically important for the European Union from a political, economic, cultural, scientific and environmental point of view;
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 2 (2) Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 established Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) ('Horizon 2020'). Horizon 2020 aims at achieving a greater impact on research and innovation by contributing to the strengthening of public- public partnerships, including through Union participation in programmes undertaken by several Member States, with a view to the sustainable development of the EU Member States. __________________ 4 Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104).
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 3 (3) Public-public partnerships should aim to develop closer synergies, increase coordination and avoid unnecessary duplication with Union, international, national and regional research programmes, and should fully respect the Horizon 2020 general principles
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 3 (3) Public-public partnerships should aim to develop closer synergies, increase coordination and avoid unnecessary duplication with Union, international, national and regional research programmes, and should fully respect the Horizon 2020 general principles, in particular those relating to openness
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 4 (4) Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 has identified 'Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials' and 'Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy' as two of the priority societal challenges to be addressed forthwith by supporting investment in research and innovation. Moreover, Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 recognises that research and innovation activities for these challenges should be carried out at the Union level and beyond, given the transnational and global nature of the climate and the environment, their scale and complexity, and the international dimension of the food and agricultural supply chain.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 4 a (new) (4a) The full implementation of the human right to water and sanitation, as recognised by the United Nations and supported by the Member States encompasses the dimensions of availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality, is essential for life, and the proper management of water resources plays a crucial role in guaranteeing sustainable water use and safeguarding the world´s natural resources. The combined effects of human activity and climate change have resulted in the whole of the Mediterranean region being classified as water-scarce, semi-desert region.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 5 (5) Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 acknowledges that international cooperation with third countries is necessary to address effectively common challenges, provided that the third countries concerned are not linked in any way with so-called ‘Islamic State’ and do not trigger a migration crisis to the detriment of the contracting European States. International cooperation in research and innovation is a key aspect of the Union’s global commitments and has an important role to play in the Union’s partnership with neighbourhood countries. This cooperation follows the approach taken in the European neighbourhood policy to differentiate the level of cooperation with each country in the neighbourhood based on their commitment towards the Union.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 5 (5) Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 acknowledges that international cooperation with third countries is necessary to address effectively common challenges. International cooperation in research and innovation is a key aspect of the Union’s global commitments and has an important role to play in the Union’s partnership with neighbourhood countries and with third countries. This cooperation follows the approach taken in the European neighbourhood policy to differentiate the level of cooperation with each country in the neighbourhood based on their commitment towards the Union.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 5 a (new) (5a) To maintain the necessary consistency between the Union's policies and activities, between the different areas of its external action and between these and its other policies: (i) Research and innovation activities which fall within the scope of this Decision should fully respect the fundamental rights enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, as well as all ethical principles applicable to EU-supported research activities, which include avoiding any breach of research integrity. (ii) The organisation and implementation of such activities and PRIMA's support for them should comport with applicable international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, and in particular with the international law on human rights, belligerent occupation, non self- governing territories, and the acquisition of territory by force. (iii) PRIMA's support for such activities should comport with the Union’s positions and commitments in conformity with international law, as well as with all relevant decisions of the Commission, such as its notice such as its notice of 28 June 20131 1a, and the case-law of the Court of Justice including its judgment of 21 December 2016 in Case C-104/16 P1b. __________________ 1a Commission Guidelines on the eligibility of Israeli entities and their activities in the territories occupied by Israel since June 1967 for grants, prizes and financial instruments funded by the EU from 2014 onwards (OJ C 205, 19.7.2013, p. 9). 1bJudgment of the Court of Justice of 21 December 2016, Council v Front Polisario, C-104/16 P, ECLI:EU:C:2016:973.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 6 Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 6 (6) In its Communication of 7 June 2016 on establishing a new Partnership Framework with third countries under the European Agenda on Migration, the Commission emphasised the need to call upon all policies, including research and innovation, to
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 6 (6) In its Communication of 7 June 2016 on establishing a new Partnership Framework with third countries under the European Agenda on Migration, the Commission emphasised the need to
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 7 (7) On 23 December 2014, a group of 19 countries of the Mediterranean Area submitted to the Commission a proposal for a Joint Programme initiative 'Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area' (PRIMA). Among these countries, 14 countries have agreed to jointly undertake the PRIMA initiative by committing financial contributions: Cyprus,
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 (8) PRIMA aims at implementing a joint programme for the development and the adoption of innovative and integrated solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 (8) PRIMA aims at implementing a joint programme for the development and the adoption of innovative and integrated solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 (8) PRIMA should aim
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 (8) PRIMA aims at implementing a joint programme for the development and the adoption of innovative and integrated solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of food production and water provision in the Mediterranean area. PRIMA should contribute to the achievement of the recently-agreed Sustainable Development Goals and to the forthcoming European Sustainable Development Strategy, as well as to contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 a (new) (8a) Union space programmes could make a significant contribution to achieving the objectives of PRIMA. The Copernicus programme, established by Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a, includes a land monitoring service, which provides information on land use and land cover, cryosphere, climate change and biogeophysical variables, including their dynamics, in support of the global-to-local environmental monitoring of biodiversity, soil, inland and coastal waters, forests and vegetation, and natural resources, as well as implementation in general of environment, agriculture, development, energy, urban planning, infrastructure and transport policies. The Galileo and EGNOS systems, established under Regulation (EU) No 1285/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council1b , can be used in a wide range of relevant applications, such as the deployment of precision farming, integrated farm/land management and fishery marine resource protection techniques. Where possible, it would be of particular relevance to take advantage of these capacities in the PRIMA activities, bearing also in mind that Copernicus dedicated mission data, Copernicus information and EGNOS services are made available on a full, open and free- of-charge basis. This would be in line with the Space Strategy for Europe, in which the Commission stated its intention to maximise the benefits of Union space programmes for society and to seek to ensure that future research activities better integrate space research with other policy areas addressing global and societal challenges. _________________ 1aRegulation (EU) No 377/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 establishing the Copernicus Programme and repealing Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014., p. 44). 1b Regulation(EU) No 1285/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the implementation and exploitation of European satellite navigation systems and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 876/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 683/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 a (new) (8a) PRIMA should ensure that the management of water is not merely considered as a technical issue but requires a mix of measures including changes in policies, prices and other incentives, as well as infrastructure and physical installations. Integrated water resources management focuses on the necessary integration of water management across sectors, policies and institutions. It implies that all the different uses of water resources are considered together and includes, in order to be environmentally and socially sustainable, public participation, full transparency and democratic accountability in the core of its values.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 8 b (new) (8b) On sustainable agriculture and food systems, PRIMA activities and their implementation should focus on increasing the quality and value of agricultural products by supporting sustainable agriculture, including animal husbandry and agro-forestry systems, which are diverse, resilient and resource- efficient in terms of climate change and low external input and water, protect natural resources, produce less waste and can adapt to a changing environment. Farmers must be in the centre of the governance of agriculture and food systems, while traditional agricultural knowledge must be respected. Furthermore, PRIMA activities should focus on developing services, concepts and policies for thriving rural livelihoods and encouraging sustainable consumption.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 10 (10) In line with the objectives of Horizon 2020, in order to boost jobs and growth, any other Member State and third country associated to Horizon 2020 should be entitled to participate in PRIMA if it commits to contribute to the financing of PRIMA.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 10 (10) In line with the objectives of Horizon 2020, any other Member State and third country associated to Horizon 2020 should be entitled to participate in PRIMA if it commits to contribute to the financing of PRIMA with an adequate percentage of the total effort.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 12 (12) In order to ensure the joint implementation of PRIMA, an implementation structure should be set up
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 13 (13) The Union’s financial contribution should be subject to formal commitments from the Participating States to contribute to the financing of PRIMA and to the fulfilment of those commitments in accordance with the terms of this Decision.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 13 (13) The Union’s financial contribution should be subject to formal commitments from the Participating States to contribute to the financing of PRIMA and to the fulfilment and implementation of those commitments in accordance with the terms of this Decision. Flexibility should be provided to the Participating States to optionally contribute financially to the PRIMA-IS in view of funding indirect actions, thus achieving a high degree of financial integration. Furthermore, Participating States should contribute financially or in kind to activities implemented without Union contribution. The period during which the Participating States have to provide their contribution should be clearly defined.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 13 a (new) (13a) The General Assembly and the annual work programme should ensure a fair distribution of resources, including through the appropriate territorial focuses;
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 14 (14) A ceiling should be established for the Union’s contribution in PRIMA with funding from Horizon 2020. Within that ceiling, the Union contribution should be equal to the contribution of the Participating States to PRIMA in order to achieve a high leverage effect and ensure a stronger integration of the Participating States' programmes. It should be possible to use a limited part of the Union contribution to cover administrative costs of the PRIMA-IS. An efficient administration of the programme should be ensured and administrative costs should be kept at minimum.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 14 (14) A ceiling should be established forthwith for the Union’s contribution in PRIMA with funding from Horizon 2020. Within that ceiling, the Union contribution should be equal to the contribution of the Participating States to PRIMA in order to achieve a high leverage effect and ensure a stronger integration of the Participating States' programmes. It should be possible to use a limited part of the Union contribution to cover administrative costs of the PRIMA-IS.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 15 (15) In order to avoid a prolonged implementation of PRIMA and to achieve its objectives forthwith, a deadline should be fixed for the launch of the last activities, including the last calls for proposals.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 16 (16) PRIMA activities should be in line with the objectives and research and innovation priorities of Horizon 2020 and with the general principles and conditions laid down in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013. PRIMA should take into account the OECD definitions regarding Technological Readiness Level in the classification of technological research, product development and demonstration activities, as well as addressing low to high technology readiness levels, including forms of 'curiosity-driven' and 'practice-based' research.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 16 (16) PRIMA activities should be in line with the objectives and research and innovation priorities - which operate as key drivers for smart, sustainable and inclusive development - of Horizon 2020 and with the general principles and conditions laid down in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013. PRIMA should take into account the OECD definitions regarding Technological Readiness Level in the classification of technological research, product development and demonstration activities.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 16 a (new) (16a) The PRIMA-IS should monitor the results of calls for proposals and the extent to which scientific topics, expected impacts and oversubscription in terms of proposals or participants above the threshold that could not be funded, were adequately addressed. In those cases, the PRIMA-IS should undertake corrective actions in subsequent annual work plans.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 16 a (new) (16a) The PRIMA-IS should monitor the results of calls for proposals and the extent to which scientific topics, expected impacts and oversubscription in terms of proposals or participants above the threshold that could not be funded, were adequately addressed. In those cases, the PRIMA-IS should undertake corrective actions in subsequent annual work plans.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 16 a (new) (16a) PRIMA activities shall be implemented in conformity with the Union's position that the territories which came under Israeli administration in June 1967 are not part of the territory of the State of Israel and that the territory of Western Sahara is not part of the territory of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 16 a (new) (16a) PRIMA should support all types of research and innovation activities addressing a wide range of Technology Readiness Levels and ensuring an appropriate balance between small and large projects.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 16 b (new) (16b) PRIMA should be implemented on the basis of an annual work plan setting out the activities to be undertaken in a given year. The PRIMA-IS should monitor the results of calls for proposals and the extent to which scientific topics, expected impacts and oversubscription in terms of proposals above threshold that could not be funded were adequately addressed. In justified cases PRIMA-IS should undertake corrective actions in amended or subsequent annual work plans.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 16 c (new) (16c) In achieving its objectives, and in line with the applicable rules and principles, such as the principle of scientific excellence, PRIMA-IS should aim at an appropriate share of funding being provided to legal entities established in targeted third countries considered as Participating States.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 17 (17) In order immediately to achieve the objectives of PRIMA, the PRIMA-IS should provide financial support mainly in the form of grants to participants in actions funded by the PRIMA-IS. Those actions should be selected following open and competitive calls for proposals under the responsibility of the PRIMA-IS.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 17 a (new) (17a) In achieving its objectives, and in line with the applicable rules and principles, such as the principle of scientific excellence, PRIMA-IS should aim at an appropriate share of approximately 25% of Union funding reflecting the commitment of Mediterranean partner countries to the programme being provided to legal entities established in targeted third countries considered as Participating States.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 17 a (new) (17a) In achieving its objectives, and in line with the applicable rules and principles, such as the principle of scientific excellence, PRIMA-IS should aim at an appropriate share of around 25% of Union funding reflecting the commitment of Mediterranean partner countries to the programme being provided to legal entities established in targeted third countries considered as Participating States.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 17 a (new) (17a) As regards the nature of the research and innovation entities, participation in the programme should be non-discriminatory. Participation of clusters of universities, research centres and SMEs should be promoted.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 17 a (new) (17a) Barriers preventing the participation of newcomers to the programme should be identified and addressed. In this context, the participation of SMEs should be promoted.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 18 (18) Calls for proposals and reasoned decisions regarding the selection of projects managed by the PRIMA-IS should also be published on the single portal for participants, as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 18 a (new) (18a) PRIMA-IS should approve a model grant agreement, which should define how entities established in countries not participating in PRIMA shall provide to the PRIMA-IS appropriate guarantees to cover their risk of default or mismanagement of EU funding.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 18 a (new) (18a) PRIMA-IS should approve a model grant agreement, which should define how entities established in countries not participating in PRIMA shall provide to the PRIMA-IS appropriate guarantees to cover their risk of default or mismanagement of EU funding.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 18 a (new) (18a) The PRIMA-IS should be continuously measuring the effects of projects implemented.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 18 b (new) (18b) The PRIMA-IS may introduce in its annual work plans additional conditions for participation, for example to provide for all projects under a certain call to be coordinated by entities established in Participating States.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 19 a (new) (19a) To ensure a sound financial management of Union funds, adequate financial guarantees should be provided to the PRIMA-IS. These guarantees should be sufficient and proportionate. In case they are provided by the Participating States, each one of them should be liable for a maximum amount less or equal to its financial commitment to the PRIMA programme. The total recovery should be limited to the maximum amount of EUR 200 000 000.
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Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 d (new) 2d. Pollution, in particular plastic pollution, is a major problem in the Mediterranean Sea, not least in connection with the desalination of seawater; according to the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER), there are 250 billion microplastics in the Mediterranean Sea, giving it, on average, the highest plastics densities of all the world’s seas and oceans;
Amendment 120 #
2a. The regular auditing of the PRIMA-IS and of all the programmes set up under PRIMA;
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