2020/0097(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) upon request for prevention expertise in accordance with Article 5(2), particularly in the event of a pandemic;

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) upon request for preparedness expertise in accordance with Article 13(3), particularly in the event of a pandemic;

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a a (new)

(aa) developing cartographical material for the swift deployment and mobilization of resources, especially bearing in mind the specificities of cross-border regions for the purpose of trans-boundary risks such as wildfires;

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)

(ba) the following paragraph is inserted: 3a. The allocation of the financial envelope for the implementation of the Union Mechanism shall be carried out after an impact assessment and consultation of the relevant stakeholders.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 20a

(14) Article 20a is replaced by the following: ‘Article 20a Visibility and awards 1. The recipients of Union funding, as well as the beneficiaries of the delivered assistance, shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the Union funding (in particular when promoting the actions and their results) by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public. Any assistance or funding provided under this Decision shall be given appropriate visibility. In particular, Member States shall ensure that public communication for operations funded under the Union Mechanism: - include appropriate references to the Union Mechanism; - provide visual branding on the capacities funded or co-funded by the Union Mechanism; - deliver actions with the Union emblem; - proactively communicate the Union support to national media and stakeholders as well as on their own communication channels; - support the Commission’s communication actions on the operations. 2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to this Decision, and its actions and results. Financial resources allocated to this Decision shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3(1). 3. The Commission shall award medals in order to recognise and honour longstanding commitments and extraordinary contributions to Union Mechanism.’deleted

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point h

(aa) In Article 21(1), point (h) is replaced by the following: ‘(h) supporting the preparedness activities described in Article 13; , particularly through the reinforcement of existing training networks, the synergies between them, and fostering the creation of new networks with a focus on innovative solutions and new risks and challenges;’ Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013D1313- 20190321&qid=1594134200012&from=EN)

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall implement the Union's financial support in accordance with the Financial Regulation in direct management or, in exceptional cases, in indirect management with bodies referred to in Article 62(1)(c) of the Financial Regulation. When choosing the implementation method for financial support, priority shall be given to direct management. Only where justified by the nature and content of the action concerned may the Commission use indirect management.

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 25 – paragraph 4

4. In order to implement this Decision, the Commission shall adopt annual orand multi-annual work programmes, by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2). The annual orand multi-annual work programmes shall set out the objectives pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and their total amount. They shall also contain a description of actions to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable. With regard to the financial support referred to in Article 28(2), the annual orand multi-annual work programmes shall describe the actions foreseen for countries referred to therein.

Amendment 45 #

Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Proposal for a decision
Citation 1

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 196 ~~and Article 322(1)(a)~~ thereof,

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 1

(1) The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (‘the Union Mechanism’) governed by Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council4 strengthens cooperation between the Union and the Member States and facilitates coordination in the field of civil protection in order to improve the Union's response to natural and man-made disasters. The human, environmental, social and economic consequences stemming from disasters can be of a scale not previously known. _________________ 4Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 924).

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3

(3) The unprecedented experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that the Union effectiveness in managing a crisis is limited by the scope of its governance framework, but also by the degree of Union preparedness in case of disasters impacting a majority of Member States. Member States should, however, take appropriate action to maintain national capacities at adequate levels in order to ensure that pandemics are properly managed.

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5

(5) In order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future, urgent action is required for reinforcing the Union Mechanism. The need for a more flexible, faster and coordinated Union Civil Protection Mechanism to respond to large-scale emergencies is one of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 outbreak, which exposed the weakness of the current legal framework.

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)

(5a) The frequency, intensity and complexity of natural disasters and forest fires require an extra level of solidarity at Union level. This situation was particularly visible during the 2017 forest fire season in Portugal, which motivated the rescEU proposal. The prevention and response capacity of the countries most affected by these phenomena is often fragile or insufficient and it is therefore essential and crucial that these Member States, such as Portugal (not participating in the transition phase), Spain, Italy or Greece, are included in the transition phases of the Union Mechanism in order to improve their capacities of prevention, preparedness and response to disasters.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6

(6) To improve planning in prevention and preparedness, the Union should continue advocating for investment in prevention of disasters across sectors, and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness, taking into account a multi- hazard approach, ~~an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change,~~ in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. To that effect, cross- sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on Union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. The Commission is to work together with Member States when defining Union wide resilience goals.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6

(6) To improve planning in prevention and preparedness, the Union should continue advocating for investment in prevention of disasters across sectors, including that of hydrogeological instability, and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness, taking into account a multi- hazard approach, an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change, in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. To that effect, cross- sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on Union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. The Commission is to work together with Member States when defining Union wide resilience goals.

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6

(6) To improve planning in prevention and preparedness, the Union should continue advocating for investment in prevention of disasters across sectors and across national borders, and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness, taking into account a multi- hazard approach, an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change, in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. To that effect, cross- sectoral, cross-border and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on Union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. The Commission is to work together with Member States when defining Union wide resilience goals.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6

(6) To improve planning in prevention ~~and~~, preparedness and resilience, the Union should continue advocating for investment in prevention of disasters across sectors, and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness, taking into account a multi- hazard approach, an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change, in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. To that effect, cross- sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on Union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. The Commission is to work together with Member States when defining Union wide resilience goals.

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6

(6) To improve planning in prevention and preparedness, the Union should ~~continue advocating~~ reinforce investment in prevention of disasters across sectors, and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness, taking into account a multi- hazard approach, an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change, in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. To that effect, cross- sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on Union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. The Commission is to work together with Member States and the European Parliament when defining Union wide resilience goals.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8

(8) As a 24/7 operational centre at Union level with capacity to follow and support operations in various types of emergencies, within and outside the Union, in real-time, the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (‘ERCC’) should be further strengthened. This should include enhanced coordination of the ERCC with Member States’ national crisis systems and civil protection authorities~~, as well as with other relevant Union bodies~~. The work of the ERCC is supported by scientific expertise, including that provided by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) The ERCC should always act in coordination with national civil protection departments, the strategic importance of which has already been widely recognised. Indeed, national civil protection departments are an asset to be exploited, given that they are organised in a functional and efficient way, as already demonstrated during the COVID-19 emergency, and should be key partners in order to avoid wasting information and resources.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) The creation of a pool of resources brings together a series of rescue teams, experts and equipment that Member States always keep in standby mode for Union Civil Protection missions. It is essential that those teams meet demanding criteria of quality and reliability to ensure their interoperability.

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10

(10) In order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the COVID-19 pandemic for example, the Union should have the possibility of autonomously acquiring, renting, leasing or contracting rescEU capacities to be able to assist Member States overwhelmed by large- scale emergencies, in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. Those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the Union or, for strategic reasons, via trusted networks of hubs such as the UN Humanitarian Response Depots. Union Agencies such as EMA should lead regulatory management and distribution of medical countermeasures while the ECDC should define the requirements.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10

(10) In order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to a large-scale emergencyies or to a low probability events with a high impact such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union should have the possibility of acquiring, renting, leasing or contracting rescEU capacities to be able to assist Member States overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies, especially those of a cross- border nature, and in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. Those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the Union or, for strategic reasons, via trusted networks of hubs such as the UN Humanitarian Response Depots.

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10

(10) In order tohat the Member States have the operational capacityies allowing them to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union should continue to have the possibility of ~~acquiring~~supporting the acquisition, rent~~ing,~~al or leasing o~~r contracting~~f rescEU capacities by the Member States to be able to assist Member States overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies, in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. Those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the Union or, for strategic reasons, via trusted networks of hubs such as the UN Humanitarian Response Depots.

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)

(10a) In order to prevent violence against women or domestic violence during times of crisis, the Commission should develop, together with Member States, a Union Protocol to support victims of gender-based violence within the Union Civil Protection Mechanism. This protocol could be mainstreamed in Member States preparedness plans and should include key protection services for women victims such as helplines and information sharing tools, including safe numbers to call anonymously, emergency texting services, ‘code word’ signals to pharmacies and grocery stores, additional and permanent shelters and safe accommodation options for victims, continued and guaranteed access to health care services, particularly SRHR, and psychosocial support networks and counselling to victims.

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)

(10a) Given the commonly agreed values of solidarity towards equitable and universal coverage of quality health services as a basis for the Union’s policies in this area and that the Union has a central role to play in accelerating progress on global health challenges, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism should, in synergy and complementarity with other relevant Union programmes, in particular EU4Health, create a better prevention, preparedness and response capacity to the situations of low probability high impact events.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 11

(11) rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by Member States could be used for national purposes, but only when not used or needed for response operations under the Union Mechanism and with priority given to the fight against cross-border emergencies.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) To strengthen cooperation in aerial forest firefighting, all unnecessary red tape hampering a rapid response as regards the use of the most appropriate resources should be removed, in order to ensure prompt intervention.

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 15

(15) The Union Mechanism should also provide transport assistance needed in environmental disasters through the furtherance of the "polluter pays" principle in line with Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), as well as Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage7 . _________________ 7Directive 2004/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage (OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 56).deleted

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 16

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 17

(17) In order to increase flexibility as well as achieve optimal budget execution, indirect management should be included as a method of budget implementation only where justified by the nature and content of the action in question. In all other cases, direct management should always be the preferred option.

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 18

(18) In order to promote predictability and long-term effectiveness, when implementing Decision No 1313/2013/EU, in consultation with relevant stakeholders and institutions, the Commission should adopt annual orand multi-annual work programmes indicating the planned allocations. This should help the Union to have more flexibility in budget execution and thereby enhance prevention and preparedness actions.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 a (new)

(18a) Delegated acts should define strengthened competences of leading Union Agencies to manage the rescEU capacities, lead the procurement process and to provide recommendations on specific quantities and products to be placed in geographically dispersed logistical hubs.

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 b (new)

(18b) The establishment and management of additional strategic Union reserves and stockpiles of crisis relevant products under the EU4Health programme should be in complementarity with the reactive reserves of RescEU.

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 21

(21) The Commission should be empowered to adopt immediately applicable implementing acts, in the case of an emergency which needs to be dealt with immediately, where, in duly justified cases, imperative grounds of urgency so require. This would allow the Union to react without delay to large-scale emergencies which might have a high impact on human lives, health, environment, property, and cultural heritage, affecting at the same time the majority or all Member States.deleted

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 25

(25) Annex I to Decision No 1313/2013/EU is not flexible enough to allow the Union to properly adjust investments in prevention, preparedness and response and thus it is deleted. Investment levels to be allocated to the different phases of the disaster risk management cycle need to be determined in advance. This absence of flexibility prevents the Union from being able to react to the unpredictable nature of disasters.deleted

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2

-1 In Article 1, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. The protection to be ensured by the Union Mechanism shall cover primarily people, but also the environment and property, including cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and man-made disasters, including the consequences of acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, marine pollution, hydrogeological instability and acute health emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. In the case of the consequences of acts of terrorism or radiological disasters, the Union Mechanism may cover only preparedness and response actions. ~~https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013D1313-~~’ Or. it 20190321&qid=1594118872421

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 3

-1a. In Article 1, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: ‘3. The Union Mechanism shall promote solidarity between the Member States through practical cooperation and coordination, without prejudice to the Member States' primary responsibility to protect people, the environment, land and property, including cultural heritage, on their territory against disasters and to provide their disaster-management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to prevent, and cope adequately and in a consistent manner with, disasters of a nature and magnitude that can reasonably be expected and prepared for. ’ Or. it https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013D1313- 20190321&qid=1594118872421

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 b (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c

-1b. In Article 3(1), point (c) is replaced by the following: ‘(c) to facilitate rapid and efficient response in the event of disasters or imminent disasters, including by ~~taking measures to mitigate the immediate consequences of disasters;~~ removing any obstacles of a bureaucratic nature.’ Or. it https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013D1313- 20190321&qid=1594118872421

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 c (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h

-1c. In Article 5(1), point (h) is replaced by the following: ‘(h) promote the use of ~~various~~ Union funds which may support sustainable disaster prevention, including those caused by hydrogeological instability, and encourage the Member States and regions to exploit those funding opportunities; ~~https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013D1313-~~’ Or. it 20190321&qid=1594118872421

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) improve disaster loss data collection at the national or appropriate sub-national level to ensure evidence-based scenario building as referred to in Article 10(1), especially when it comes to identifying gaps in cross-border disaster- response capacities.;

Amendment 79 #

Radan KANEV

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(ba) The following point is inserted: ‘(fa) further develop and refine disaster risk management planning at national or appropriate sub- national and sub- regional level, including cross-border collaboration, taking into account the Union disaster resilience goals referred to in Article 6(5) and the risks related to disasters which cause or are capable of causing trans-boundary effects;’

Amendment 80 #

Radan KANEV

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 5

5. The Commission shall define Union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. Disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. Those goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risk, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis with a particular attention to vulnerable people. and consider the existing capacities of humanitarian actors in particular in areas of their expertise, such as emergency health services.

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 5

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 2

(2) The ERCC shall have access to ~~operational,~~ analytical, monitoring, information management and communication capacities to address a broad range of emergencies within and outside the Union.’ and to be able to best support the Member States;

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 8 – point c – indent 1

- to develop transnational detection and early warning systems of Union interest in order to mitigate the immediate effects of disasters or pandemics on human lives;

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 9 – paragraph 10 a (new)

(5a) In Article 9, the following paragraph is added: ‘10a. Member States shall take appropriate actions in order to ensure that the first responders are properly equipped and prepared to respond to any kind of disaster situation as referred to in Article 1. Such action shall include protection against biological threats through immunisations.’

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission and the Member States shall work together to improve cross-sectorial resilience planning, both for natural and man-made disasters likely to have a trans-boundary effect, including the adverse effects of climate change. The resilience planning shall include scenario-building at Union level for disaster prevention and response based on the risk assessments referred to in point (a) of Article 6(1) and the overview of risks referred to in point (c) of Article 5(1), disaster risk management planning referred to in point (c) of Article 6(1), disaster loss data referred to in point (f) of Article 6(1), asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities, taking into account the Union disaster resilience goals referred to Article 6(5).deleted

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission and the Member States shall work together to improve cross-sectorial, resilience planning, both for natural and man-made disasters likely to have a trans-boundary effect, including the adverse effects of climate change and the increasing incidence of cross-border wildfires. The resilience planning shall include scenario- building at Union level for disaster prevention and response based on the risk assessments referred to in point (a) of Article 6(1) and the overview of risks referred to in point (c) of Article 5(1), disaster risk management planning referred to in point (c) of Article 6(1), disaster loss data referred to in point (f) of Article 6(1), asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities, taking into account the Union disaster resilience goals referred to Article 6(5).

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)

(7a) In Article 11, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘2a. The Commission shall facilitate the consistent implementation of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism while seeking maximal administrative simplification. The Commission and the Member States shall, commensurate to their respective responsibilities, foster synergies and ensure effective coordination between the UCPM and the other Union programmes and funds, in particular EU4Health.’

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Directive No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall establish, within logistical hubs, European reserves of medical countermeasures and equipment which would include the medical countermeasures that respond to high impact low probability events. The Commission shall define, by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2), the capacities rescEU shall consist of, based on the resilience goals referred to in Article 6(5), scenario- building as referred to in Article 10(1), taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at Union level, in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting, earthquake and floods rescues, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents, and emergency medical response.

Amendment 89 #

Radan KANEV

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. For capacities dedicated to responding to medical emergencies, such as a strategic stockpile, emergency medical teams and any other relevant capacity, the Commission shall ensure that close coordination and synergies are achieved with other Union programmes and in particular with the EU4Health Programme and other actors, such as the IFRC and National Red Cross Societies.

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

(3) rescEU capacities shall be acquired, rented, leased, and/or otherwise contracted by the Commission or Member States. The Commission may acquire, rent, lease or otherwise contract rescEU capacities to stock and distribute supplies or to provide services to Member States, through procurement procedures in accordance with the Union's financial rulMember States. Where rescEU capacities are acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by Member States, direct grants may be awarded by the Commission to Member States without a call for proposals.

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

3. rescEU capacities shall be acquired, rented, leased, and/or otherwise contracted by the Commission or Member States. The Commission may acquire, rent, lease or otherwise contract rescEU capacities to stock and distribute supplies or to provide services to Member States, through procurement procedures in accordance with the Union's financial rules. Where rescEU capacities are acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by Member States, direct grants ~~may~~shall be awarded by the Commission to Member States without a call for proposals.

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

~~The Commission and a~~Any Member States which so desire may engage in a joint procurement procedure conducted pursuant to Article 165 of the Financial Regulation with a view of acquiring rescEU capacities.

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

rescEU capacities shall be hosted by the Member States that acquire, rent, lease or otherwise contract those capacities. As a way to enhance Union resilience, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the Union. In consultation with Member States, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations .’;

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

rescEU capacities shall be hosted by the Member States that acquire, rent, lease or otherwise contract those capacities. As a way to enhance Union resilience, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the Union. In consultation with Member States and the European Parliament, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations .;

Amendment 97 #

Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 5

(aa) Paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: ‘5. A Member State that owns, rents or leases rescEU capacities shall ensure the registration of those capacities in CECIS, and the availability and deployability of those capacities for Union Mechanism operations. rescEU capacities may only be used for national purposes, as referred to in Article 23(4a), when not being used or needed for response operations under the Union Mechanism. rescEU capacities shall be used in accordance with implementing acts adopted under point (g) of Article 32(1) and with operational contracts between the Commission and the Member State owning, renting or leasing such capacities, which further specify the terms and conditions of deployment of rescEU capacities, including participating personnel. The terms and conditions specified in the operational contracts shall also ensure that rescEU capacities are used in compliance with this Decision, notably with the requirement to make rescEU capacities available as laid down in paragraph 6 of this Article and with the general objectives as laid down in Article 1. Those terms and conditions shall also specify the measures to be taken in cases of non-compliance in order to safeguard the appropriate use of Union funding.’ Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013D1313- 20190321&qid=1594134200012&from=EN)

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(8a) In Article 13(1), the following point is added: ‘(fa) create capabilities of specific response expertise which can be used in the case of disasters affecting cultural heritage.’

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b

(b) collect and analyse validated information on the situation, in conjunction with the affected Member State, with the goal of generating common ~~situational awareness~~awareness of the situation and its response, and disseminate it directly to the Member States;’;

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2020/07/22 BUDG 50 amendments...

Amendment 11 #

Eero HEINÄLUOMA

Proposal for a decision
Recital 2

(2) Whilst recognising the primary responsibility of Member States for preventing, preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters, the Union Mechanism promotes solidarity between Member States in accordance with Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union. It is the Member States themselves that have the primary responsibility for improving their rescue capabilities and preparedness, and the Commission’s actions support and supplement this endeavour. The Commission’s competence should not be extended to apply to tasks connected with national preparedness.

Amendment 12 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 2

(2) Whilst recognising the primary responsibility of Member States for preventing, preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters, the Union Mechanism, including rescEU, promotes solidarity between Member States in accordance with Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union by strengthening current capacities of Member States and ensuring effective preparedness and response, where Member States' capacities are insufficient.

Amendment 13 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3

(3) The unprecedented experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that the Union effectiveness in managing a crisis is limited by the scope of its governance framework, but also by the degree of Union preparedness in case of disasters impacting a majority of Member States. In addition, it has proven that the Union and Member States are insufficiently prepared for a large-scale pandemic. Therefore, it is essential that rescEU be reinforced.

Amendment 14 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) Moreover, in view of the significant increase in the number and severity of natural disasters in recent years and in a situation where future disasters will become more extreme and complex, such as the COVID-19 health emergency, with far-reaching, longer- term global consequences, it is increasingly important to integrate a collective, coordinated responses to disaster management at Union level. This requires that the Union integrates and facilitates the coordination of Member States' actions in the field of civil protection, creating better synergies with regional and local actors and organized voluntary organizations present in the field, to strengthen the effectiveness of systems for preventing, preparing for and responding to serious disasters and emergencies.

Amendment 15 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Valérie HAYER, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Olivier CHASTEL, Moritz KÖRNER

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 b (new)

(3b) Following the COVID-19 outbreak and considering the need to enhance the Union's response capability in the fields of health and civil protection, rescEU should be significantly reinforced to improve its performance in each of the three pillars: prevention, preparedness and response.

Amendment 16 #

Eero HEINÄLUOMA

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5

(5) In order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future, urgent action is required for reinforcing the Union Mechanism. The Mechanism should be there for large-scale cross- border crises such as the current coronavirus pandemic and similar situations, the more likely natural disasters and those having the greater impact due to climate change, other crises resulting from extreme weather conditions and industrial accidents. Solidarity between Member States is essential in large-scale crisis situations where a single Member State’s resources are insufficient.

Amendment 17 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5

(5) In order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future, urgent action is required for reinforcing the Union Mechanism. The reinforcement of the Union Mechanism complements and does not substitute the mainstreaming of the principle of disaster resilience into all Union policies and Funds.

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5

(5) In order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future, urgent action is required for reinforcing the Union Mechanism. and foresee the creation of permanent, common European medical emergency units, under the name of EU Blue Medical Corps.

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6

(6) To improve planning in prevention and preparedness, the Union should continue advocating for investment in prevention of disasters across sectors, and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness, taking into account a multi- hazard approach, an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change, in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators, regional and local authorities which are key players in the disaster management cycle. To that effect, cross- sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on Union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. The Commission is to work together with Member States when defining Union wide resilience goals.

Amendment 20 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Moritz KÖRNER, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6

(6) To improve planning in prevention and preparedness, the Union should continue advocating for investment in prevention of disasters across sectors, and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness, taking into account a multi- hazard approach, an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change, in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators, involving the third sector and voluntary organisations operating in the field. To that effect, cross- sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on Union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. The Commission is to work together with Member States when defining Union wide resilience goals.

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6

Amendment 22 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Moritz KÖRNER, Olivier CHASTEL, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Valérie HAYER

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)

(6a) During emergency and crisis management, integrating the measures provided for under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism with the operational emergency response plans and programmes that already exist at national, regional and local level is a priority. The Union mechanism should therefore operate in coordination with the various local operators, particularly the regions, improving synergies with the various institutions and operational entities on the ground, with voluntary organisations and the scientific community active in the field, which make a vital contribution to management before and after emergencies. Where they are present, local emergency response plans can identify the human and physical resources required to address emergencies and define responsibilities, actions and organisational coordination at regional level.

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 b (new)

(6b) In order to ensure an efficient disaster prevention, stress tests and a process for certification of the response capacities should be considered as key elements. Regular risk assessments at regional and local level are necessary so that national authorities can take measures to reinforce resilience where necessary, including by using the existing Union funds. Such risk assessments should focus on the specificities of regions, such as seismic activity, frequent floods or forest fires. Those assessments should also include the level of cross- border cooperation in order for the Union Mechanism to have detailed information on locally available capacities for a more targeted intervention.

Amendment 24 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 c (new)

(6c) The development of Union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions should involve an accurate assessment and take into account the long-term social consequences observed in the first post- emergency stage that are managed by civil protection agencies, with a particular attention to the most vulnerable people.

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 7

(7) The Union Mechanism should continue to exploit synergies with the European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection and the Union framework on critical infrastructure protection and resilience should account for the establishment of such Union wide resilience goals. Where in the process of a fitness check it is found that a Member State is lacking critical infrastructure or the quality of that infrastructure is not adequate to guarantee quick deployment of assistance, and where a Member State has shown to be unable to guarantee the quality of critical infrastructure, the Union will take action to repair and build lacking infrastructure elements, such as highways.

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)

(7a) The EU4Health Programme should support the creation of permanent common European Medical emergency units, under the name of EU Blue Medical Corps. The EU Blue Medical Corps should be composed of medical and emergency intervention professionals from different Member States and the medical emergency units should be in charge of providing support for cross- border and pan-European medical situations or crises. The new permanent units should build on the positive outcomes of the successful voluntary- based medical mobility financed by the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 9

(9) The Union Mechanism should make use of Union space infrastructures such as the European Earth Observation Programme (Copernicus), Galileo, Space Situational Awareness and GOVSATCOM, which provide important Union level tools to respond to internal and external emergencies. Copernicus Emergency Management Systems are providing support to the ERCC in the various emergency phases from early warning and prevention to disaster and recovery. GOVSATCOM is to provide secure satellite communication capability specifically tailored to the needs of governmental users in emergency management. Galileo is the first global satellite navigation and positioning infrastructure specifically designed for civilian purposes in Europe and worldwide, and can be used in other areas such as emergency management, including early warning activities. Galileo's relevant services will include an emergency service, which broadcasts, through emitting signals, warnings regarding natural disasters or other emergencies in particular areas. ~~The~~Given its potential for saving lives and facilitating the coordination of emergency actions, Member States should be ~~able~~encouraged to use this service. Where they decide to use it, in order to validate the system, they should identify and notify to the Commission the national authorities competent to use that emergency service.

Amendment 28 #

Silvia MODIG

Proposal for a decision
Recital 9

(9) The Union Mechanism should make use of Union space infrastructures such as the European Earth Observation Programme (Copernicus), Galileo~~, Space Situational Awareness~~ and GOVSATCOM, which provide important Union level tools to respond to internal and external emergencies. Copernicus Emergency Management Systems are providing support to the ERCC in the various emergency phases from early warning and prevention to disaster and recovery. GOVSATCOM is to provide secure satellite communication capability specifically tailored to the needs of governmental users in emergency management. Galileo is the first global satellite navigation and positioning infrastructure specifically designed for civilian purposes in Europe and worldwide, and can be used in other areas such as emergency management, including early warning activities. Galileo's relevant services will include an emergency service, which broadcasts, through emitting signals, warnings regarding natural disasters or other emergencies in particular areas. The Member States should be able to use this service. Where they decide to use it, in order to validate the system, they should identify and notify to the Commission the national authorities competent to use that emergency service. The highest possible levels of privacy protection and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 should apply to actions related to all these programmes. 1 a _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).

Amendment 29 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Valérie HAYER, Olivier CHASTEL, Moritz KÖRNER

Proposal for a decision
Recital 9 a (new)

(9a) Climate change has proven that the Union Mechanism and rescEU must be developed in order to effectively respond to a wide range of emergencies. The frequency and intensity of natural disasters inside as well as outside the Union have increased in recent years. Many Member States each year face ravaging forest fires destroying thousands of hectares while claiming many lives. Hence, it is imperative that the Union Mechanism include sufficient capacities to tackle forest fires and other natural disasters.

Amendment 30 #

Silvia MODIG

Proposal for a decision
Recital 9 b (new)

(9b) The Union Mechanism and rescEU should be developed in a way that enables the Union to effectively respond to new and unprecedented emergencies. Various natural disasters due to climate change, such as forest fires and flooding, are also becoming common and intensifying in areas where previously they did not exist. It is therefore essential that the Union Mechanism should also have adequate capacity to deal with increasing occurrences of natural disasters.

Amendment 31 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10

(10) In order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union should have the possibility of acquiring, renting, leasing or contracting rescEU capacities to be able to assist Member States overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies, in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. Those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the Union or, for strategic reasons, via trusted networks of hubs such as the UN Humanitarian Response Depots. Taking advantage of its close engagement with the authorities of Member States, the Union Mechanism should be used to collect information on the national capacities available in the Member States where the hubs are hosted and assess the preparedness of national crisis systems and civil protection authorities, so as to be able to issue concrete country-specific improvement recommendations based on collected data.

Amendment 32 #

Eero HEINÄLUOMA

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10

(10) In order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union should have the possibility of acquiring, renting, leasing or contracting rescEU capacities to be able to assist Member States overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies, in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. Those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the Union or, for strategic reasons, via trusted networks of hubs such as the UN Humanitarian Response Depots. It is important to improve regional capacity. Improvement of capacity should also pay attention to the long-term objective that it should be as flexible as possible and able to respond in a range of ways to many types of crisis and disaster, and not just focus on the current pandemic.

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10

(10) In order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union should have the possibility of acquiring, renting, leasing or contracting rescEU capacities to be able to assist Member States overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies, in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. RescEU should coordinate and increase the synergies among national logistical hubs so as to facilitate operational response in case of an emergency. Those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the Union or, for strategic and duly justified reasons, via trusted networks of hubs such as the UN Humanitarian Response Depots.

Amendment 34 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)

(10 a) Given the commonly agreed values of solidarity, the Union has a central role to play in accelerating progress towards achieving the goal of equitable and universal coverage of quality health services as a basis for the Union’s policies in the area of civil protection.

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) Transport services play an essential role in major international assistance operations. Therefore, the Union rules in the logistics sector should allow maximum flexibility and responsiveness in crisis situations. As demonstrated in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage of drivers in the Union transport sector, as well as cabotage restrictions, represent a big obstacle to quick provision of assistance. The Commission should therefore check the existing Union legislation in the logistics sector against the criteria of crisis preparedness and crisis responsiveness, introduce provisions that would suspend restrictions in the transport sector in case of natural or man-made disasters, and, where necessary, propose amendments to the existing Union legislation in the transport sector.

Amendment 36 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Valérie HAYER, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Olivier CHASTEL, Moritz KÖRNER

Proposal for a decision
Recital 16

(16) Given that the deployment of rescEU capacities for response operations under the Union Mechanism provides significant Union added value by ensuring an effective and fast response to people in emergencies, further visibility obligations should be made to provide Union prominence. National authorities should receive communication guidelines from the Commission for each particular intervention to ensure that the Union's role is adequately represented.

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 16

(16) Given that the deployment of rescEU capacities for response operations under the Union Mechanism provides significant Union added value by ensuring an effective and fast response to people in emergencies, further visibility obligations should be made to provide information to Union citizens and media and also to provide Union prominence.

Amendment 38 #

(17) In order to increase flexibility as well as achieve optimal budget execution, ~~indirect management should be includ~~considering the additional resources allocated, a~~s a method of budget implementation~~n EU agency fully responsible for budget implementation should be established.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 18

(18) In order to promote predictability and long-term effectiveness, when implementing Decision No 1313/2013/EU, the Commission, in consultation with relevant stakeholders and institutions, should adopt annual orand multi-annual work programmes indicating the planned allocations. This should help the Union to have more flexibility in budget execution and thereby enhance prevention and preparedness actions.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 a (new)

(18a) Strengthened competences of leading Union actors to manage the rescEU capacities, lead the procurement process and to provide recommendations on specific quantities and products to be placed in geographically dispersed logistical hubs should be defined by means of delegated acts.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 b (new)

(18b) The establishment and management of additional strategic Union reserves and stockpiles of crisis-relevant products under the EU4Health programme should be in complementarity with the reactive reserves of rescEU.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 20 a (new)

(20a) The Union Mechanism should be extended to third countries through the European Neighbourhood policy.

Amendment 43 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Martin HOJSÍK, Valérie HAYER, Olivier CHASTEL

Proposal for a decision
Recital 22 a (new)

(22a) The Union Mechanism should also allow for the possibility of additional, voluntary contributions by Member States.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital 23

(23) While prevention and preparedness measures are essential to enhance the robustness of the Union in facing natural and man-made disasters, the occurrence, timing and magnitude of disasters is by its nature unpredictable. As shown in the recent COVID-19 crisis, financial resources requested to ensure an adequate response may significantly vary from year to year and should be made available immediately. Reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. Consequently, it is appropriate to authorise carry-over of unused appropriations, limited to the following year and ~~solely~~ devoted to prevention, preparedness and response actions, in addition to Article 12(4) of the Financial Regulation.

Amendment 45 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Valérie HAYER, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Olivier CHASTEL, Moritz KÖRNER

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)

(1a) In Article 4, the following point is inserted: 4a (new) 'Union disaster resilience goals' means objectives establishing prevention and preparedness actions in order to secure the capacity of the Union and its Member States, while ensuring that the internal market functions properly in a situation when a disaster or crisis may have negative transboundary effects.

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 5 (new)

5. The Commission shall define Union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. Disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. The goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risk, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis with a particular attention to vulnerable people. In the elaboration of disaster resilience goals, the Commission shall specifically focus on recurrent disasters that hit Member States' regions and suggest to national authorities concrete measures, including those to be implemented with the use of EU funds, to strengthen the resilience to crises.

Amendment 47 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Valérie HAYER, Olivier CHASTEL, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 5 (new)

5. The Commission shall define Union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. Disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. The goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risk, data on past events ~~and~~, cross-sectoral impact analysis and analysis of the long-term social impact on the regions affected, with a particular attention to vulnerable people.

Amendment 48 #

Silvia MODIG

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 5 (new)

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1

The ERCC shall in particular coordinate, monitor and support in real-time the response to emergencies at Union level. The ERCC shall work in close contact with national crisis systems, civil protection authorities, community-level voluntary groups and relevant Union bodies.

Amendment 50 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Valérie HAYER, Olivier CHASTEL, Moritz KÖRNER

- to provide technical training assistance to local communities for enhancing their capacities for the first independent reaction to a crisis;

Amendment 51 #

Stanislav POLČÁK

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

1. The Commission and the Member States shall work together to improve cross-sectorial resilience planning, both for natural and man-made disasters ~~likely to~~that could have a trans-boundary effect, including the adverse effects of climate change. The resilience planning shall include scenario- building at Union level for disaster prevention and response based on the risk assessments referred to in point (a) of Article 6(1) and the overview of risks referred to in point (c) of Article 5(1), disaster risk management planning referred to in point (c) of Article 6(1), disaster loss data referred to in point (f) of Article 6(1), asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities, taking into account the Union disaster resilience goals referred to in Article 6(5).

Amendment 52 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Valérie HAYER, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Olivier CHASTEL, Moritz KÖRNER

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall define, by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2), the capacities rescEU shall consist of, based on the resilience goals referred to in Article 6(5), scenario-building as referred to in Article 10(1), taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at Union level, in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting, seismic, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents, and emergency medical response. Information on the number and classification of rescEU capacities will be regularly updated by the Commission and made directly available to other EU institutions.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3

rescEU capacities shall be hosted by the Member States that acquire, rent, lease or otherwise contract those capacities. As a way to enhance Union resilience, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the Union. In consultation with Member States and the European Parliament, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations .;.

Amendment 54 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Valérie HAYER, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Olivier CHASTEL

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

As concerns capacities targeting medical emergencies, such as strategic stockpiling and emergency medical teams, the Commission shall ensure the coordination and implementation of synergies with other relevant EU programmes, in particular with the EU4Health Programme, with the objective of delivering a consistent response and avoiding duplication of activities, thus potentially generating financial savings.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1

rescEU capacities may be deployed outside the Union in accordance with paragraphs 6 to 9 of this Article. Specific provisions shall to be put in place to guarantee accountability and the correct use of rescEU capacities in third countries, including the possibility for access by EU controlling officers. Visibility of the Union Mechanism in third countries shall be ensured in line with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 20a of this Decision.;

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1

rescEU capacities may be deployed outside the Union, only for strategic reasons and in duly justified cases, in accordance with paragraphs 6 to 9 of this Article.;

Amendment 57 #

Clotilde ARMAND, Valérie HAYER, Martin HOJSÍK, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Olivier CHASTEL, Moritz KÖRNER

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point d

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 – paragraphs 5 and 6

(d) pParagraphs 5 and 6 are ~~deleted.~~ replaced by the following: Percentages and principles for allocation of the financial envelope for the implementation of the Union Mechanism shall be allocated after an impact assessment and consultation of the relevant stakeholders.

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 20 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Any assistance or funding provided under this Decision shall be given appropriate visibility in line with the specific guidelines issued by the Commission for concrete interventions. In particular, Member States shall ensure that public communication for operations funded under the Union Mechanism:

Amendment 59 #