2020/0104(COD) Recovery and Resilience Facility
Lead committee dossier:
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PPELead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 57, RoP 58, TFEU 175-p3
Legal Basis:
RoP 57, RoP 58, TFEU 175-p3Events
2022/05/25
EC - For information
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2021/03/23
EC - Commission response to text adopted in plenary
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2021/02/18
Final act published in Official Journal
2021/02/12
EC - For information
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2021/02/12
CSL - Draft final act
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2021/02/12
CSL - Final act signed
2021/02/12
EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2021/02/10
EP - Decision by Parliament, 1st reading
Details
The European Parliament adopted by 582 votes to 40, with 69 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Recovery and Resilience Facility.
The European Parliament’s position adopted at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure amends the Commission proposal as follows:
Aim of the Facility
In the context of the COVID-19 crisis, the Facility would aim to promote the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the EU through:
- improving the resilience, crisis preparedness and adjustment capacity of Member States and their growth potential;
- mitigating the social and economic consequences of the crisis, especially for women;
- contributing to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
- support for the green transition and participation in the achievement of the EU's 2030 climate targets;
- compliance with the EU's climate neutrality objective for 2050 and the digital transition.
Scope
To be eligible for funding, national recovery and resilience plans should focus on key EU policy areas structured in six pillars:
(1) green transition;
(2) digital transformation;
(3) smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, including economic cohesion, jobs, productivity, competitiveness, research, development and innovation, and a well-functioning internal market with strong SMEs;
(4) social and territorial cohesion;
(5) health, and economic, social and institutional resilience, with the aim of, inter alia, increasing crisis preparedness and crisis response capacity; and
(6) policies for the next generation, children and the youth, such as education and skills.
Resources from the European Union Recovery Instrument
The financial envelope for the implementation of the facility would be set at EUR 672.5 billion (in 2018 prices), of which up to EUR 312.5 billion would be in the form of grants and up to EUR 360 billion in the form of loans to Member States.
Support under the facility would not replace, except in justified cases, recurrent national budgetary expenditure and would respect the principle of additionality of EU funding. Moreover, the Facility would only finance measures that respect the principle of ‘no significant harm’.
Measures linking the Facility to sound economic governance
The amended text establishes a mechanism to ensure the link between the Facility and sound economic governance by allowing the Commission to present a proposal to the Council to suspend all or part of the commitments or payments under the Facility. Such a proposal would be deemed adopted by the Council unless the Council decides, by means of an implementing act, to reject such a proposal by qualified majority within one month of the presentation of the Commission proposal.
Recovery and resilience plans
The plans should include measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects as a coherent package. Measures undertaken from 1 February 2020 would be eligible.
The plans should be consistent with the country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the framework of the European Semester, as well as with the challenges and priorities identified in the latest Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro.
They should also be consistent with the National Reform Programmes, the National Energy and Climate Plans, the Just Transition Plans, the Youth Guarantee Implementation Plan.
Each plan should devote at least 37% of its budget to climate and at least 20% to digital.
In addition, the plans should not prejudice the right to conclude or enforce collective agreements or to take collective action in accordance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union as well as national and EU laws and practices.
Financial support
To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the COVID-19 crisis, the funds should be made available until 31 December 2023. To that end, it should be possible for 70 % of the amount available for non-repayable financial support to be legally committed by 31 December 2022 and 30 % between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023.
Member States would have the possibility to request pre-financing of up to 13% for their recovery and resilience plans.
Dialogue and transparency
The Commission should transmit the recovery and resilience plans officially submitted by the Member States, simultaneously and on equal terms to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay. A specific Scoreboard should be set up to show progress in implementing the plans.
The competent committee of the European Parliament could, every two months, invite the Commission to address, in a dialogue on recovery and resilience, issues relevant to the implementation of the Facility.
In a joint statement, the European Parliament and the Commission reiterated the need to ensure effective controls and audits to avoid double funding and to prevent, detect and correct fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest in relation to measures supported by the Facility
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2021/02/10
EP/CSL - Act adopted by Council after Parliament's 1st reading
2021/02/09
EP - Results of vote in Parliament
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2021/02/09
EP - Debate in Parliament
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2021/01/22
EC - For information
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2021/01/10
EP - Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations
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2020/12/22
CSL - Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement
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2020/12/22
EP - Text agreed during interinstitutional negotiations
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2020/11/13
EP - Committee decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations confirmed by plenary (Rule 71)
2020/11/11
EP - Committee decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations announced in plenary (Rule 71)
2020/11/10
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading
Details
The Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs adopted the joint report by GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL Eider (S&D, ES), MUREŞAN Siegfried (EPP, RO) and PÎSLARU Dragoș (Renew Europe, RO) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Recovery and Resilience Facility.
As a reminder, the Recovery and Resilience Facility aims to support reforms and investments by Member States to mitigate the economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and make EU economies more sustainable.
The committees recommended that the European Parliament's position adopted at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure should amend the Commission's proposal as follows:
Extension of the scope
The committee proposed that the scope of application of the Facility should be extended to refer to six European priorities structured in pillars as follows:
just green transition, taking into account the objectives of the Green Deal; digital transformation, taking into account the objectives of the European Digital Strategy; economic cohesion, productivity and competitiveness taking into account the objectives of the Industrial and SME Strategies; social and territorial cohesion, taking into account the objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights; institutional resilience, in view of increasing crisis-reaction and crisis-preparedness; and policies for the Next Generation, taking into account the objectives of the European Skills Agenda, the Youth Guarantee and Child Guarantee.
Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall allocate 100% of its allocation, measured in aggregate cost, to investment and reform measures that fall under the six European priorities. Each national recovery and resilience plan shall allocate at least 7% of its allocation, measured in aggregate cost, to investment and reform measures falling under each of the six European priorities.
Objectives
The amended text called for the Facility’s objectives to focus on the six abovementioned European priorities. Particular attention should be given to the interplay and interlinkages between the six European priorities to provide coherence and synergies, thereby generating European added value.
Allocation of financial contribution
The amended text proposed that for a period until 31 December 2022, the Commission should make available for allocation EUR 337 968 000 000. Each Member State may submit requests up to their maximum financial contribution to implement their recovery and resilience plans.
Recovery and resilience plan
Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan. These plans should be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan may be submitted by Member State starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.
Protection of the EU’s financial interests
To protect the EU’s financial interests in implementing the Facility, Member States should ensure the functioning of an effective and efficient internal control systems and recover amounts unduly paid or misused. They should collect data and information allowing to prevent, detect and correct serious irregularities, including fraud, corruption and conflict of interests in relation to the measures supported by the Facility.
Enhanced cooperation
The committees suggested enhancing the dialogue between the EU institutions to ensure greater transparency and accountability. The Commission should send the recovery and resilience plans and any other relevant information, simultaneously and on equal terms to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay.
Transparency
For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council simultaneously and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission as appropriate. The Commission should ensure the visibility of spending under the Facility by clearly indicating that the projects supported should be clearly labelled as ‘European Union Recovery Initiative’.
Monitoring of implementation
The committee stressed that the European Parliament should have the right to fully scrutinise the spending decisions of the Commission. In this regard, the Commission should Parliament on a quarterly basis of the status of approved plans and payment applications made. The Commission should establish an effective monitoring framework for the completed projects.
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2020/11/09
EP - Vote in committee, 1st reading
2020/11/09
EP - Committee decision to open interinstitutional negotiations with report adopted in committee
2020/11/05
EP - Committee opinion
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2020/11/04
EP - Committee opinion
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2020/10/26
EP - Specific opinion
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2020/10/20
CofA - Court of Auditors: opinion, report
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2020/10/19
EP - Committee opinion
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2020/10/16
EP - Committee opinion
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2020/10/14
EP - Committee opinion
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2020/10/12
EP - Committee opinion
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2020/09/25
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2020/09/24
EP - TAJANI Antonio (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in AFCO
2020/09/22
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2020/09/22
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2020/09/22
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2020/09/17
EC - For information
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2020/09/14
EP - Committee opinion
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2020/09/01
EP - Committee draft report
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2020/07/31
EP - PIETIKÄINEN Sirpa (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in FEMM
2020/07/29
PT_PARLIAMENT - Contribution
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2020/07/27
CZ_SENATE - Contribution
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2020/07/23
EP - Referral to associated committees announced in Parliament
2020/07/23
EP - Referral to joint committee announced in Parliament
2020/07/22
EP - MUREŞAN Siegfried (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in ['BUDG', 'ECON']
2020/07/22
EP - GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL Eider (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in ['BUDG', 'ECON']
2020/07/22
EP - PÎSLARU Dragoş (Renew) appointed as rapporteur in ['BUDG', 'ECON']
2020/07/15
ESC - Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report
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2020/07/06
EP - HOHLMEIER Monika (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in CONT
2020/07/06
EP - BELLAMY François-Xavier (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in ITRE
2020/07/02
ES_PARLIAMENT - Contribution
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2020/06/30
EP - ZĪLE Roberts (ECR) appointed as rapporteur in TRAN
2020/06/25
EP - PÎSLARU Dragoş (Renew) appointed as rapporteur in EMPL
2020/06/17
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading
2020/06/16
EP - CREȚU Corina (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in REGI
2020/06/10
EP - CANFIN Pascal (Renew) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2020/05/28
EC - Legislative proposal published
Details
PURPOSE: to create a new ‘Recovery and Resilience Facility’ that aims to support reforms and investments by Member States to mitigate the economic and social consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and make EU economies more sustainable.
PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council.
ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the European Parliament decides in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure on an equal footing with the Council.
BACKGROUND: the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member States. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19.
Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and to strengthen their resilience are therefore essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
In this context, as a complement to the REACT-EU initiative, the Commission proposes to strengthen the current framework for support to Member States and to provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool to underpin long-term reforms and investments - notably in green and digital technologies - that will have a lasting effect on the productivity and resilience of the Union's economy.
CONTENT: the proposed Regulation establishes the ‘Recovery and Resilience Facility’. The scope of the instrument covers a wide range of policy areas, including areas related to cohesion, the dual transition (green and digital), competitiveness, productivity, health and smart innovation.
Purpose
The objective of the Facility is to promote the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union by (i) improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of Member States, (ii) mitigating the social and economic consequences of the crisis, and (iii) supporting the green and digital transitions towards a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. It shall thus contribute to restoring the growth potential of Member States' economies in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, encourage job creation and foster sustainable growth.
To this end, the Facility shall provide Member States with direct financial support to reach milestones and targets for reforms and investments.
Recovery and resilience plans
To benefit from the Facility, Member States shall prepare recovery and resilience plans setting out their reform and investment programmes for the next four years, i.e. until 2024. These plans shall include reforms and public investment projects to be implemented through a coherent package.
The plans shall be consistent with the challenges and priorities identified in (i) the European Semester framework, (ii) the National Reform Programmes, (iii) the National Energy and Climate Plans, (iv) the Just Transition Plans and (v) the Partnership Agreements and Operational Programmes adopted under EU funds.
Member States shall submit their plans to the Commission by 30 April each year at the latest, but they may submit a first draft together with their draft national budget in October. The plans may form an annex to the relevant national reform programme.
The Facility shall:
- identify reforms and investments to address the challenges identified in the context of the European Semester and explain, inter alia, how they enhance the growth potential and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned and contribute to greater cohesion;
- include measures relevant to the green and digital transitions;
- set out estimated total costs and appropriate milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms and of the investments.
Provided that the evaluation criteria are satisfactorily met, the Commission shall adopt a decision fixing the financial contribution to be received by the Member State (grant and, where appropriate, loan), as well as the milestones and targets.
For the purposes of informing the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council may discuss in the context of the European Semester the state of recovery, resilience and adjustment capacity in the Union on the basis of the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available.
The recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission shall be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council. The Commission shall also report annually to both institutions on the progress made in the implementation of the plans by Member States and on expenditure under the Facility.
Budgetary implications
The financial envelope for the implementation of the facility shall be EUR 602 905 000 000 (in current prices). The envelope shall be financed from the borrowing operations of the Union.
The bulk of the funding shall be provided in the form of grants, with possible supplements through loans. The total amount of grants available shall amount to EUR 334.950 million, while a further EUR 267.955 million shall be available in the form of loans.
As far as grants are concerned, a maximum amount per Member State shall be determined on the basis of a predefined allocation key taking into account population, GDP per capita and unemployment. Member States may also apply for a loan for the implementation of their public reforms and investments.
The maximum volume of loans for each Member State shall not exceed 4.7% of its gross national income.
Given the temporary nature of the financing scheme of the Facility in relation to Member States’ economic recovery, the availability period of these resources is limited to 31 December 2024 for both the non-repayable financial support and for the loan support. As regards the non-repayable financial support, for at least 60 % of the total resources the necessary legal commitments should be entered into by 31 December 2022.
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Documents
- For information: C(2022)3300
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2021)133
- Final act published in Official Journal: Regulation 2021/241
- Final act published in Official Journal: OJ L 057 18.02.2021, p. 0017
- Final act published in Official Journal: Corrigendum to final act 32021R0241R(04)
- Final act published in Official Journal: OJ L 410 18.11.2021, p. 0197
- Final act published in Official Journal: Corrigendum to final act 32021R0241R(08)
- Final act published in Official Journal: OJ L 137 25.05.2023, p. 0071
- For information: C(2021)1054
- Draft final act: 00075/2020/LEX
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading: T9-0038/2021
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- For information: SWD(2021)0012
- Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations: PE663.115
- Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations: GEDA/A/(2021)000009
- Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement: GEDA/A/(2021)000009
- Text agreed during interinstitutional negotiations: PE663.115
- Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading: A9-0214/2020
- Committee opinion: PE653.990
- Committee opinion: PE655.861
- Specific opinion: PE658.843
- Court of Auditors: opinion, report: OJ C 350 20.10.2020, p. 0001
- Court of Auditors: opinion, report: 52020AA0006
- Committee opinion: PE655.918
- Committee opinion: PE655.646
- Committee opinion: PE658.853
- Committee opinion: PE658.720
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE657.421
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE655.953
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE657.420
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE657.422
- For information: SWD(2020)0205
- Committee opinion: PE655.871
- Committee draft report: PE655.950
- Contribution: COM(2020)0408
- Contribution: COM(2020)0408
- Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report: CES2808/2020
- Contribution: COM(2020)0408
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2020)0408
- Legislative proposal published: EUR-Lex
- Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report: CES2808/2020
- Committee draft report: PE655.950
- Committee opinion: PE655.871
- For information: SWD(2020)0205
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE655.953
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE657.420
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE657.422
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE657.421
- Committee opinion: PE658.720
- Committee opinion: PE658.853
- Committee opinion: PE655.646
- Committee opinion: PE655.918
- Court of Auditors: opinion, report: OJ C 350 20.10.2020, p. 0001 52020AA0006
- Specific opinion: PE658.843
- Committee opinion: PE655.861
- Committee opinion: PE653.990
- Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement: GEDA/A/(2021)000009
- Text agreed during interinstitutional negotiations: PE663.115
- For information: SWD(2021)0012
- For information: C(2021)1054
- Draft final act: 00075/2020/LEX
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2021)133
- For information: C(2022)3300
- Contribution: COM(2020)0408
- Contribution: COM(2020)0408
- Contribution: COM(2020)0408
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- Dita CHARANZOVÁ
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- Lefteris CHRISTOFOROU
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- Derk Jan EPPINK
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- José Manuel FERNANDES
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- João FERREIRA
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- José Manuel GARCÍA-MARGALLO Y MARFIL
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- Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL
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- Sven GIEGOLD
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Votes
Établissement d’une facilité pour la reprise et la résilience - Establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility - Einrichtung der Aufbau- und Resilienzfazilität - A9-0214/2020 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoș Pîslaru - Demande (article 59, paragraphe 3 du règlement) #
2021/02/09 Outcome: -: 583, +: 93, 0: 16
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The LeftÉtablissement d’une facilité pour la reprise et la résilience - Establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility - Einrichtung der Aufbau- und Resilienzfazilität - A9-0214/2020 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoș Pîslaru - Accord provisoire - Am 2 #
2021/02/09 Outcome: +: 582, 0: 69, -: 40
A9-0214/2020 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoș Pîslaru - Déclaration commune - Am 3 #
2021/02/09 Outcome: +: 606, -: 64, 0: 21
A9-0214/2020 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoș Pîslaru - Déclaration commune - Am 4 #
2021/02/09 Outcome: +: 643, 0: 36, -: 12
A9-0214/2020 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoș Pîslaru - Déclarations de la Commission - Am 5 #
2021/02/09 Outcome: +: 615, -: 56, 0: 20
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246 amendments...
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) 10 % of the amount mentioned at Article 5(1)(a) and 5(1)(b) shall be allocated for financing the Projects of European Common Interest specified in Article 5a.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, engagement of civil society and local communities, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 a (new) Article 5 a Projects of European Common Interest The amount specified in Article 5(1)(ba) shall be used for financing Projects of European common interest having an European coverage with a large contribution to the green and digital transition and to the recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. The Projects of European common interest shall be introduced by the Commission through delegated acts specifying the participating Member States, the amounts, the milestones and targets, the projects/types of projects. The Projects of European common interest shall be: - Tourism; - Aeronautical industry; - Inland waterways navigability; - ERTMS.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Resources allocated to
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) The implementation of the RRF shall not be linked to structural reform measures or other form of economic and political conditionality conditionalities related to the Stability and Growth Pact or the European Semester that might weaken social or workers’ rights.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 Support under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the relative unemployment rate of each Member State. The GDP and the unemployment rate indicators shall reflect the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. For a period starting after 31 December 2022 until 31 December 2024, where financial resources are available, the Commission may organise calls
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph -1 (new) -1. Member states shall ensure compliance with the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU [rule of law] to be eligible for funding from the facility.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester and the European Green Deal, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific social challenges and priorities
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition and relevant for strengthening the strategic autonomy of the EU. The recovery and resilience plans shall
Amendment 121 #
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition and supporting SMEs, including micro-enterprises. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. _________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The Commission shall assist the Member states in preparing their national recovery and resilience plans by providing a non-exclusive list of trans-European projects, which, in particular, pursue the objectives set out in this Regulation, such as: future-oriented high-tech infrastructure in communication and Information Technology, low-carbon energy networks, European transportation and traffic systems, technology in medical and health care, as well as in aerospace and defence.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The recovery and resilience plans shall not include investments related to: (a) production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels; (b) the decommissioning, operation, adaptation or construction of nuclear power stations; (c) disposal of waste in landfill and installations for the incineration of waste; (d) airport infrastructure, except for outermost regions.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The national resilience and recovery plans adopted under Article 15 of this Regulation shall be consistent with the EU´s climate and environmental objectives, including Regulation establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law), and the ‘do no significant harm’ guidelines developed under this Regulation.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted at
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, quality job creation, public services, social rights, and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence as well as its contribution to gender equality;
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation, youth employability and economic and social resilience
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation, support to SMEs, including micro-enterprises, and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) in the cases where the Facility is used to support a company in a high carbon sector, Member States shall disclose how the company plans to align its business model with the Paris climate Agreement and associated EU climate and environmental goals, including through the publication of transition plans by the company;
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital just transitions or to the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the digital transformation, with a special focus on EU's industry, supporting research and deployment of technology, in areas such as artificial intelligence, 5G, data, or to the challenges resulting from it, as for instance upskilling and reskilling of workers;
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) an explanation of how Member State in the Recovery and Resilience plan will respect the principle of ‘do no significant harm';
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) effective measures to ensure visibility of Union funding and transparency of the beneficiaries; establishment of a digital monitoring system for Union funds to be introduced by the European Commission;
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) an explanation on how the plan strengthens key strategies, namely on Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs), the strategy for European SMEs, circular economy, research and innovation in key technologies, a modern health sector, defence and migration;
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (c b) an explanation on how the plan strengthens key strategies, namely on Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs), the strategy for European SMEs, circular economy, research and innovation in key technologies, a modern health sector, defence,aerospace, secure connectivity and migration;
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (c b) an explanation on how the plan is interlinked and coherent with key Union funding programmes such as Horizon Europe, Digital Europe Programme, Just Transition Fund, Connecting Europe Facility, Structural Funds, Space programme, European Defence Fund, InvestEU;
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (c b) an explanation of how gender is mainstreamed throughout the plan and how it contributes to gender-balanced growth and job creation;
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (c c) an explanation of how the Member State complies with the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU;
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c d (new) (c d) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to open, sustainable and inclusive digital transition, including promotion of digital equality, digital accessibility, open software and open hardware solutions and personal data protection;
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) the estimated unit and total costs of the reforms and investments covered by the recovery and resilience plan submitted (also referred as ‘estimated
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) the estimated total cost of the reforms and investments covered by the recovery and resilience plan submitted (also referred as ‘estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan’) backed up by appropriate justification and how it
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i (i) a justification of the coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and of its consistency with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester;
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. In the preparation of proposals for
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Before adopting the recovery and resilience plan, Member States shall conduct stakeholder consultation, including economic and social partners, representatives of the civil society, experts, research institutions, employers, trade unions, and community-based organisations, in accordance with Article [6] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR]. The recovery and resilience plan shall be subject to approval by the relevant national parliament.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 b (new) 4 b. The Commission shall make available through a public online platform the draft and final versions of the national recovery and resilience plans, and any recommendations it makes to improve those plans before approval.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the green
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the green and digital just transitions, and for that purpose, shall take into account the following criteria:
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new) (-a) whether the measures proposed in the plan will contribute to reaching the target set out in Article 4, and whether the plan is consistent with the scope of this Regulation as stipulated in Article 3;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them; including information on their contribution to achieving the objectives of Regulation establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law) and support for sustainable investments in line with the criteria set in the Regulation 2020/852(Taxonomy Regulation);
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan will target the upcoming economic cycle and focus on the activities, the technologies and the industries that will be most relevant to face the future challenges;
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the digital transformation or to addressing the challenges resulting from it;
Amendment 178 #
(b a) whether the investments included in the plan respect the 'do no significant harm' principle and ‘minimum safeguards’ requirements;
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan contains support to SMEs and micro-enterprises;
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the open, sustainable and inclusive digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from it, including the promotion of digital inequality and addressing the problems faced by citizens with insufficient digital accessibility and low digital skills; and whether the digital transition is underpinned by electricity generation from renewable sources and energy efficiency measures;
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation,
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and promote gender equality and gender-balanced growth and job creation;
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, quality job creation, public services, social rights, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the recovery and resilience plan contributes to key infrastructure development, especially in Member States where the GDP per capita is below the EU-average and the level of public debt is sustainable.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether all relevant stakeholders are properly consulted as stipulated in Article 15;
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g b (new) (g b) Member State's compliance with the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU [rule of law].
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of a
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. If one or more Member States consider that there are serious deviations from the satisfactory fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets, they may request the President of the European Council to refer the matter to the next European Council. If the matter was referred to the European Council, no Commission decision concerning the satisfactory fulfilment of the milestones and targets and on the approval of payments will be taken until the next European Council has exhaustively discussed the matter. This process shall, as a rule, not take longer than three months after the Commission has asked the Economic and Financial Committee for its opinion. This process will be in line with Article 17 TEU and Article 317 TFEU.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), no financial contribution shall be allocated to the Member State concerned and paragraph 5 shall apply.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply satisfactorily with
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b (b) the description of the reforms and of the investment projects and the amount of the estimated
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan,
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 7. The
Amendment 201 #
7. The
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission on a
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution concerned pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the Commission in accordance with Article 17 to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay. Furthermore, the Commission shall ensure full transparency via a searchable, easily accessible digital platform listing all beneficiaries of funding resulting from national recovery and resilience plans. The Member State concerned may request the Commission to redact sensitive or confidential information, the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the Member State.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The monitoring of the implementation of the Facility shall be an inclusive and participatory process. A Recovery and Resilience Implementation Body shall be created to allow civil society stakeholders to provide technical feedback and share best practices for the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 4 and in line with provisions in Article 15.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) share of funds that directly supports climate actions in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement, including an estimation of achieved GHG emission reduction due to with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans;
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) whether and to what extent the Recovery and Resilience Facility contributed to the increase of energy efficiency and share of renewable energy.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1. Four years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament, and the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions with an independent evaluation report on its implementation and with an independent ex post evaluation report no later than three years after the end of 2027. Due to the extraordinarily high amount of externally assigned revenue, not only the Commission but also the European Parliament shall carry out an ex-post control of the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the financial support under the RRF. The RRF shall therefore be part of the regular Discharge Report on the Commission.
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 3 Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 4 4. The ex-post evaluation report shall consist of a global assessment of the instruments established by this Regulation and shall include information on its impact in the long-term. The ex-post evaluation report shall consist of a global assessment of the instruments established by this Regulation and shall include information on its impact in the long-term, including and assessment of the contribution to the objectives set out in National Climate and Energy Plans (NECPs), to the transition towards a climate neutral economy before 2050 and subsequent updates, and to the objectives set in accordance with Regulation 2018/1999 [European Climate Law]; whether the measures concerning the digital transition are environmentally sustainable and contribute to greater digital equality, digital accessibility, open software and open hardware solutions and ensure personal data protection, and whether the Facility contributed to gender-balanced growth in the Union.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 1. The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 1. The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and consistently ensure the visibility of the Union funding for a period of at least 5 years, 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.
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In accordance with Article 16(3), the Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plans, and its contribution to the green and digital just transitions, and for that purpose, it shall take into account the following criteria:
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new) (-a) whether the measures proposed in the plan will contribute to reaching the target set out in Article 4, and whether the plan is consistent with the scope of this Regulation as stipulated in Article 3;
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital just transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the investments included in the plan respect the 'do no significant harm' principle and ‘minimum safeguards’ requirements;
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the open, sustainable and inclusive digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from it;
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation,
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the gender-balanced growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f (f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions which are also consistent with the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester and that are capable of mobilising private investments as well;
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (g a) whether all relevant stakeholders are properly consulted as stipulated in Article 15;
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new) (g b) Member State's compliance with the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU [rule of law].
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 a (new) The Commission shall take into account in particular criteria set out in points (b) and (d) of paragraph 1.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — these challenges are considered as significant to boost the growth potential and green transition towards climate neutrality before 2050 of the economy of the Member State concerned,
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new) and Member State's compliance with the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU [rule of law].
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester, and the plan represents an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State complying with the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU concerned.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7 B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester and the plan represents a partially adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State complying with the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU concerned.
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part 2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital just transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them.
Amendment 246 #
2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate neutral - and environmental-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objective of a climate-neutral Europe b
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 a (new) - and the activities included in the plan respect the 'do no significant harm' principle and ‘minimum safeguards’ requirements;
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new) and the activities contribute to the objectives set out in National Climate and Energy Plans(NECPs);
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green and
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to have a lasting positive impact.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 a (new) Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – introductory part 2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – introductory part 2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation,
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – introductory part 2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, support to SMEs, including micro-enterprises, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, stimulating job creation, in particular in SMEs and in promising start-ups, the strengthening of the industrial ecosystems and strategic value chains and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the gender-balanced growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan is aimed at reducing the vulnerability of the economy of the Member State to shocks and at contributing to the strategic autonomy of the Union,
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new) and - the recovery and resilience plan strengthens key strategies, research and innovation in key future- oriented technologies, targets the upcoming economic cycle and focus on the activities and the industries that will be most relevant to face the future challenges.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan is aimed at increasing the capacity of the economic and/or social structures of the Member State to adjust to and withstand shocks and at contributing to the strategic autonomy of the Union
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.6 – introductory part 2.6. The recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions, which are also consistent with the relevant country- specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester and that are capable of mobilising private investments as well.
Amendment 267 #
— the recovery and resilience plan includes measures that contribute to reinforce the effects of one another, coherently address the challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester and are capable of mobilising private investments as well.
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) where the recovery and resilience plan complies partially or only with some of the criteria referred to in Article 16(3), the financial contribution allocated to the Member State concerned shall not be higher than the total amount of the estimated costs of the reforms and investments that meet the criteria set out in Article 16(3).
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — an A for criteria 2.1, 2.2 and 2.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — an A for criteria 2.
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — not an A in criteria 2.1, 2.2 and 2.
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — not an A in criteria 2.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new) The recovery and resilience plan partially complies with the assessment criteria: If the final rating for criteria 2.1 to 2.7 includes scores with: - one A and one B for criteria 2.2 or 2.3; and for the other criteria: - a majority of B's over A's and no C's
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union, while ensuring the long-term strategic autonomy of the Union.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Invest
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, innovation and research, capacities and processes aimed at assisting
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6 a) The lockdown measures during the COVID-19 crisis highlighted the importance of digital transition, but they also exacerbated digital inequality and the problems faced by people with limited access to digital technology or with low digital skills. The post-pandemic recovery should include measures to rectify these problems and to promote digital equality as well as to support open software and hardware solutions and ensure personal data protection. Furthermore, digital transition should also be green: the growing demand for electricity, prompted by the growth of the digital sector, should be met in a sustainable manner, based on energy efficiency measures and renewable energy generation.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 b (new) (6 b) There is evidence that women lose their jobs disproportionately as a result of the crisis. It is imperative to avoid the scenario where the Union’s financial aid flows mainly into male-dominated sectors. Promoting gender-balanced growth should be an essential part of addressing the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis. The Care Economy plays a central role in this, especially investments in crisis-proof childcare and schools.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the Member States, capable of mobilising private investments as well. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute 50% of its resources to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the open, sustainable and inclusive digital transformation. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital just transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth, while ensuring the level playing field of the Single Market and the strategic autonomy of the Union.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth. The Facility should also contribute to the achievement of gender equality.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable and gender- balanced growth.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned. That maximum contribution should be calculated on the basis of the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the relative
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the Member States, and the content thereof. With a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures, a Member State should submit a recovery and resilience plan at
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should demonstrate how the plan is expected to contribute to gender equality and gender- balanced growth and job creation; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country- specific
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital just transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the gender-balanced growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Provided that the recovery and resilience plan satisfactorily addresses the assessment criteria, the Member State concerned should be allocated the maximum financial contribution where the estimated total costs of the reform and investment included in the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the amount of the maximum financial contribution itself. The Member State concerned should instead be allocated an amount equal to the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan where such estimated total cost is lower than the maximum financial contribution itself. No financial contribution should be awarded to the Member State if the recovery and resilience plan does not satisfactorily address any of the assessment criteria.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital just transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action. The Commission should assess the reasoned request and take a new decision within
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission and by the Member State concerned as appropriate.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3 a. ‘Resilience’ means ability of the European economy, agriculture and industry, to produce inside the single market all necessary goods and services in order to guarantee the strategic autonomy of the European Union, to strengthen the independance from third countries on assets and technologies needed for the stability and security of European societies, and needed to face shocks and persistent structural changes with a limited impact on future generations.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3 a. ‘Recovery’ means the process planned to restore the European and national economies after the exposure to a crisis resulted from external and unpredictable factors, by adopting supporting actions that will not imply discriminatory and burdensome post- programme surveillance as a monitoring tool.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new) 3 b. ‘Resilience’ means the capacity of minimize immediate and long term negative consequences deriving from micro and macroeconomic crisis by reducing vulnerabilities of national economies and clearing the level of dependency of the EU strategic industries on third countries.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3 a. The 'do no significant harm' principle means refraining from inflicting 'significant harm to environmental objectives' as defined in Article 17 of the Regulation (EU) 2020/852 [Taxonomy Regulation];
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new) 3 b. The ‘minimum safeguards’ means procedures defined in Article 18 of the Regulation (EU) 2020/852 [Taxonomy Regulation];
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 c (new) 3 c. ‘Resilience’ means the ability to face societal, economic and ecological shocks and persistent structural changes in a sustainable way in order to preserve societal well-being, without compromising the heritage for future generations.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to strategic policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, UN Sustainable Development Goals, the green and digital just transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to EU strategic autonomy, while protecting and supporting the principles of the Single Market and avoiding unsustainable market concentrations, economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, long-term competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to EU strategic autonomy, including aerospace, defence and secure connectivity, to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, long-term competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, industrial autonomy and relocation, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, SMEs, including micro-enterprises, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness on the global markets, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to ensure long-term economic prosperity of the Union, enabling the swift repayment of the loans contracted by NGEU, which should not be a financial burden for next generations, promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion and long-term competitiveness by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions promoting digital autonomy, key strategies, namely on Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs), the industrial strategy for Europe, the strategy for European SMEs, circular economy, research and innovation in key technologies, a modern health sector, defence, aerospace, secure connectivity and migration, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting long-term sustainable growth
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to ensure long-term economic prosperity of the Union, enabling the swift repayment of the loans contracted by NGEU, which should not be a financial burden for next generations, promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion and long-term competitiveness by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, key strategies, namely on Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs), the strategy for European SMEs, circular economy, research and innovation in key technologies, a modern health sector, defence and migration, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, also by means of solvency support to companies established in a Member State and operating in the Union, and supporting the green and digital just transitions in accordance with the "do not harm" principle, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation as well as the repatriation and support of industries proven to be critical in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, such as those in healthcare, and promoting sustainable growth with investments in key technologies such as hydrogen and critical value chains.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union and fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, as well as improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions especially with respect to SMEs, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, rehabilitating public services severely affected by austerity measures, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, SMEs, including micro-enterprises, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Facility shall ensure that: (a) at least 50% of the instrument directly supports climate and environmental actions in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Paris Agreement and Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 [Taxonomy regulation] and that all actions under the Facility respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle and ‘minimum safeguards’ requirements. Member States shall identify and track climate and environmental spending by using the criteria laid out by the regulation 2020/852 [Taxonomy regulation]; (b) actions financed by the Facility to promote open digital transformation contribute to digital equality, digital accessibility, open software and hardware solutions and ensure personal data protection; they shall also be underpinned by the expansion of the renewable energy generation and energy efficiency measures; (c) gender equality, gender mainstreaming and balanced investments in female- and male-dominated sectors, including investments in the Care Economy, are promoted throughout the preparation, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of relevant reforms and investments
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Recovery and Resilience Facility and related expenditures shall be consistent with the European Green Deal and the Paris climate Agreement and respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle set out in the Regulation 2020/852 (Taxonomy Regulation).
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 b (new) 1 b. The Commission is empowered to adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2020 to supplement this Regulation by developing relevant methodology and ‘do no significant harm’ guidelines for the Facility using the criteria set out in the Regulation 2020/852(Taxonomy Regulation). National Resilience and recovery plans shall be consistent with these guidelines.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Reforms and investments initiated by the Member States after 1 February 2020 shall be eligible under the Reform and Resilience Facility.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. The RRF shall support Member States’ industrial strategies which focus on quality jobs, equal development and ambitious climate objectives; in this sense, Member States are invited to include in their recovery and resilience plan a public investment plan to promote the development of a public productive sector, especially in the case of strategic sectors which are too important to be left to the market such as medicines, sanitary products, personal protection equipment and medical devices.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 c (new) 2 c. In order to contribute to the social and territorial cohesion, support to private sector shall be allocated first and foremost to micro and SMEs in the most affected regions in order to counteract regional inequalities reinforced by competitiveness-centred policies.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 d (new) 2 d. Recovery and resilience plans shall aim at maintaining quality employment. The jobs created under those plans shall respect the highest standards of workers' rights.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) through amount of EUR 334 950 000 000 referred to in point (ii) of Article 3(2)(a) of Regulation [EURI] in current prices, available for non-repayable support, subject to Article 4(4) and (8) of Regulation [EURI] of which at least EUR 167475 000 000 directly supports climate and environmental actions.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1 source: 657.162
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Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems, and shall take into account the existing disparities in the economic and infrastructural development of Member States and individual regions, including rural, mountainous, outermost and most difficult-to-reach ones.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, t
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, strengthening of infrastructure and improvement of connectivity and transport, tourism and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, tourism, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States and their regions, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital twin transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, encouraging economic convergence among Member States and their regions, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to support the recovery and promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union and fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, as well as improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social, territorial, regional and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation, efforts for upskilling and reskilling workers in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis,
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience, its critical infrastructure and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential and long- term competitiveness of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. To build resilience into the Union's economy, there is a need to adopt preventative policies that mitigate the impact of current and future crises which affect the most vulnerable in society.The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall aim therefore to alleviate the economic and social problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and help transform the economy to mitigate and adapt to the unfolding climate and biodiversity crises. It shall do so by promoting sufficiency policies and policies where climate and environmental protection are decoupled from economic growth; through investment in public services that promote social and environmental justice; by promoting gender equality given the disproportionate impact such crises have on women; by promoting the full implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and by combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall dedicate 10% of its resources to biodiversity actions and 40% to climate actions in order to be in line with the overall target of 30% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives, thereby enhancing the achievement of the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Union's new 2030 energy and climate targets, the Paris Agreement and climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest. In order to assess climate and environmental spending and to respect the "do no harm" principle, climate and environmental spending shall be tracked by using the criteria laid oud by the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4.º – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investments as set out in their recovery and resilience plans which shall be fully in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal and related legislation. That specific objective shall be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investments as set out in their recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective shall be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States and local governments concerned.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) Up to 10 % of the amount mentioned in Article 5(1)(a) and 5(1)(b) shall be allocated for financing the Projects of European Common Interest specified in Article 5a
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 a (new) Article 5 a Projects of European Common Interest The amount specified in Article 5(1)(ba) shall be use for financing Projects of European Common Interest having an European coverage with a large contribution to the green and digital transition and to the economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. The Projects of European Common Interest shall be introduced by the Commission through delegated acts specifying the participating Member States, the amounts, the milestones and targets, the priority projects/types of projects. The Projects of European Common Interest shall be: - Sustainable Tourism - Aeronautical industry - Inland waterways navigability - ERTMS on European Freight Corridors
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Facility. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation. Those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State and of its regions concerned.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 Support under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Council
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Co
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. In the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in Article 15(11) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […], the Co
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3)
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. All unused funds shall be transferred in full to the regular MFF and be used exclusively for those MFF funds which had to undergo cuts due to the establishment of the RRF, notably those in the field of research, digitalisation, education and transport.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. For a period until 31 December 2022, the Commission shall make available for allocation
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. Until 31 December 202
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. A Member State may request a loan at the same time of the submission of a recovery and resilience plan referred to in Article 15, or at a different moment in time until 31 August 202
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans, in close cooperation with all national, regional, local authorities and all relevant stakeholders. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans taking into account their regional specificities and characteristics. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the Union's new 2030 climate and energy targets, the climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest and the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. _________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The national resilience and recovery plans shall fully respect the ‘do no harm’ principle. No activity or measure implemented under the national resilience and recovery plans shall undermine the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Paris Agreement or reaching climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest. To operationalise this principle the climate and environmental exclusionary list in ANNEX III shall be applied and the Commission shall use the criteria set out in the EU Taxonomy Regulation. To accomplish this, the Commission is empowered to adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2020 that will supplement this Regulation to set out the guidelines on the ‘do no harm’ principle, as defined by Article 2(17) of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector and, for environment-related issues, by Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment (EU taxonomy);
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. In accordance with the objective to promote the social, economic and territorial cohesion set out in this Regulation, each Member State shall, in accordance with its institutional and legal framework, organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities. These partners shall be involved by Member States in the preparation of plans and throughout the implementation of such plans. Member States shall follow, where appropriate, the elements laid down in the European code of conduct for partnership (Delegated regulation 240/2014). Alternatively, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act to provide for a European code of conduct on partnership in order to support and facilitate Member States in the organisation of such partnership.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted at
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Members. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis and the unfolding climate and biodiversity crises have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic, environmental and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The recovery and resilience plan shall be duly reasoned and substantiated and may be written in any of the regional and national official languages of the Union. It shall in particular set out the following elements:
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of the way the relevant country- specific
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new) (a a) an explanation of how the (updated) integrated national energy and climate plan and the Commission’s recommendations on the latter are expected to be addressed;
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential and long- term competitiveness, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, promotes the development of cross-border transport infrastructure, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, with a specific focus on microenterprises and SMEs most affected by the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence as well as its contribution to gender equality;
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation, regional convergence and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute directly to the green and the digital transitions
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member States, in particular in sectors of economy most affected by the crisis, such as transport and tourism. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them, especially regarding necessary investments in sustainable transport infrastructure and the evolution of alternative fuels for all modes of transport;
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital twin transitions or to the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) an explanation, based on an impact assessment of how the measures in the plan contribute to the overall objective of a climate-neutral Europe by 2050 and how it aligns with both the national energy and climate plan and territorial just transition plans”
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) An explanation on how all the envisaged measures are in full respect of the "do no harm" principle in accordance with Article 14 paragraph 2 a and thus taking into account the climate and environmental exclusionary list of Annex III and the EU Taxonomy Regulation;
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of four years, and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years, with the exception of complex infrastructural investments whose execution periods require a longer timeframe;
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) the envisaged investment projects, and the related investment period, including life cycle assessment of the investments;
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new) (e a) effective measures to ensure visibility of EU funding and transparency of the beneficiaries; establishment of a digital monitoring system for EU funds to be introduced by the Commission.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point g (g) where relevant, information on existing or planned Union financing, taking into account the regional characteristics of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point h (h) the accompanying measures that may be needed, such as the due transposition of directives that may have not been duly transposed by the Member State prior to the presentation of its recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i (i) a justification of the coherence of
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new) (j a) assurance that financial assistance is only provided to undertakings that respect the applicable collective agreements and are not registered in tax havens as listed on Council’s EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new) (k a) an assessment of the territorial impact of the plan;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States shall work in close partnership with regional and local authorities, economic, social and environmental partners and civil society, to ensure a widely supported, socially just, sustainable and future-proof recovery and resilience strategy;
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 a (new) Article 15 a Non-admissable Projects Consumptive expenditures and regular ongoing budgetary expenditures shall not be eligible for funding.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission may make observations or seek additional information. The Member State concerned shall provide the requested additional information and
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available as regards to the rule of law and in the context of the European Semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any other relevant information including, in particular, the one contained in the National Reform Programme and the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned and
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall make sure all the measures are in line with the EU's commitment towards climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, and that at least 40 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contributes to mainstreaming climate actions and 10% to biodiversity actions. This assessment shall be done by applying the principles of the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall make sure all measures are in full respect of the "do no harm" principle, in accordance with Article 14 paragraph 2 a and thus taking into account the climate and environmental exclusionary list in Annex III and the EU Taxonomy Regulation;
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them, specifically taking into account the objectives set out in the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, and the Union's new 2030 climate and energy objectives and intermediate targets towards climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest as listed in the Climate Law Regulation;
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them and providing means for sustainable and resilient infrastructure;
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital twin transitions or to addressing the
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan contributes to the overall objective of a climate-neutral Europe by 2050 and how it aligns with the Member State’s national energy and climate plan and territorial just transition plans
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth, development and expansion potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned as well as in all its regions;
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) whether the plan contributes to the objective of achieving gender equality and of reducing economic inequality
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, regional convergence and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions, such as the due transposition of directives that may have not been duly transposed by the Member State prior to the presentation of its recovery and resilience plan and whose transposition may have a positive impact on these reforms;
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 5 5. For the purpose of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by Member States, the Commission may be assisted by experts, the list of whom shall be published in full on the Commission’s website.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 5 5. For the purpose of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by Member States, the Commission
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall be determined on the basis of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State concerned as well as by its respect for the rule of law, as assessed under the criteria set out in Article 16(3). The amount of financial contribution shall be set as follows:
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), no financial contribution shall be allocated to the Member State concerned and paragraph 5 of this Article shall apply.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point a (a) the financial contribution to be paid in instalments once the Member State has
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan,
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 7. The
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 1. Where the recovery and resilience plan including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either partially or totally, by the Member State concerned because of objective
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned do not justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, it shall reject the request within
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 a (new) Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises and that public services and the most marginalised in society suffer the most as a result. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long-
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 b (new) Article 18 b Programme European Added Value - Eligibility Projects under this framework shall maximise Union added value and impact and shall support Union policy goals of strategic European interest that have a cross-border dimension, shall encompass at the least two Member States and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of the Union as a whole.
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution concerned pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 a (new) Article 19 a Rule of Law Member States that are subject to a procedure in accordance with Article 7 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union shall only be eligible to receive 25% of the financial contribution determined in accordance with Article 19.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Ambitious financial perspectives must be given to the sectors which need them most as health, transport and tourism. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – title 20 Reporting by the Member State in the European Semester and as regards the respect for the rule of law
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans, including the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6).
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans, including the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6) and the completion of individual proposed milestones, targets, and the related indicators. To that effect, the quarterly reports of the Member States shall be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a quarterly basis
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the Commission in accordance with Article 17 to the European Parliament and the Council
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the Union funding for the financial support envisaged in the relevant recovery and resilience plan, including through joint communication activities with the national authorities concerned, whereby all official languages of the Member States shall be used.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure complementarity, synergy, coherence and consistency among different instruments at Union, national and, where appropriate, regional and local levels, in particular in relation to measures financed by Union funds, both in the planning phase and during implementation;
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure complementarity, synergy, coherence and consistency among different instruments at Union, national
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) optimise mechanisms for
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at Union, national and, where appropriate, regional and local levels to achieve the objectives of the instruments established under this Regulation.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at Union, national
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) publish assessment criteria to measure projects according to their EU value-added and prioritise their completion; in the transport sector, such projects would help to complete truly European networks and avoid a patchwork of national approaches; these projects shall also have a lasting positive impact on the EU's economy and society.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new) When assessing Member States’ resilience and recovery programmes, the Commission shall encourage and give priority to projects that are of a cross- border nature and link several Member States.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 2. The performance reporting system provides real-time insights into the management and implementation of the Facility and is accessible for every EU- citizen. This guaranties transparency of the resources spent. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the activities and results are collected efficiently, effectively, and in
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall provide a
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of all the Member States concerned under the
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The semi-annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the Member States concerned under the Facility.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, building modern transport networks, including alternative fuels infrastructures, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The semi-annual report shall also include the following information:
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) The volume of the proceeds assigned to the Facility under the European
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1. Four years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament, and the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions with an independent evaluation report on its implementation and with an independent ex post evaluation report no later than three years after the end of 2027. Due to the extraordinarily high amount of externally assigned revenue, not only the Commission but also the European Parliament shall carry out an ex-post control of the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the financial support under the RRF. The RRF must therefore be part of the regular Discharge Report on the Commission.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 2 2. The evaluation report shall, in particular, assess to which extent the objectives have been achieved, the efficiency of the use of resources and the European added value
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 3 Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 4 4. The ex-post evaluation report shall consist of a global assessment of the instruments established by this Regulation and shall include information on its impact in the long-term, taking into account the lessons-learned after the entry into force and the first four years of implementation of this Regulation.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 a (new) Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 1. The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the Union funding, in particular when promoting the actions and their results, displaying the Union emblem together with the reference to the "Recovery and Resilience Facility" supporting the actions, both offline and online, and by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the instruments established by this Regulation, its actions and its results. All languages of the Union, also those not official in the Union but official in the Member States, shall be used and guaranteed. Financial resources allocated to the instruments established by this Regulation 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 Articles 4.
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. When promoting the actions and their results, the recipients of Union funding shall involve Members of the European Parliament coming from the same region as the recipients.
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 1 Methodology for the calculation of the maximum financial contribution (i.e. the non-repayable financial support) and the maximum loan support per Member State under the Facility
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 – indent 2 — The
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 – indent 3 — The
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 a (new) By [OJ: insert 1 month after entry into force of this regulation] the Commission shall adopt a delegated act that specifies the distribution of funds pursuant to Article 10.
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 3 – indent 1 — the
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 3 – indent 2 — the
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 4 Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 1 The purpose of these assessment guidelines is to serve together with this Regulation and the principles set out in the EU Taxonomy Regulation as a basis for the Commission to assess - in a transparent and equitable manner - the proposals for recovery and resilience plans put forward by Member States and to determine the financial contribution in
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In accordance with Article 16(3), the Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plans, and its contribution to the
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) whether the plan contributes to the objective of achieving gender equality and of reducing economic inequality
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, strengthen tourism, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (f a) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures to strengthen infrastructure and improve connectivity and transport;
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan represents a comprehensive and adequate response to the economic, environmental and social situation of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, infrastructures, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing, transport and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester, and the plan represents an adequate response to the economic, environmental and social situation of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7 B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester and the plan represents a partially adequate response to the economic, environmental and social situation of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8 C – The recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester and the plan does not represent an adequate response to the economic, environmental and social situation of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part 2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure or to addressing the challenges resulting from them.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The Commission shall take into account the following elements and ensure the consistency of the recovery and resilience plans with the EU Taxonomy Regulation, for the assessment under this criterion:
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems and to
Amendment 276 #
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – introductory part 2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and its critical infrastructure;
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6 a) In order to safeguard the sustainable character of the investments, it is of crucial importance to make sure funded projects are of European added value and of appreciable impact in terms of innovation, growth and creation of jobs. Therefore, consumptive expenditures and regular ongoing budgetary expenditures shall not be eligible for funding.
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II a (new) Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – point c a (new) Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – point c b (new) (c b) the respect for the rule of law made by the Member State concerned;
Amendment 29 #
(6 a) The Facility shall ensure an inclusive and non-discriminatory recovery of the transport and tourism sector’s businesses, SME's and workforce, and to support the regions and communities most affected.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms, linked to the Commission’s country-specific recommendations issued in the context of the European Semester and related public investments in the Member States. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of real needs and of a support plan of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1)(a) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In accordance with Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein, recovery and resilience measures under the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [EURI]. The Recovery and Resilience Facility, through the national recovery plans, should take into account also all those laid-off workers who lost their jobs during the COVID-induced economic crisis.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In accordance with Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein, recovery and resilience measures under the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the climate and biodiversity crises. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [EURI].
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. In this regard, the national plans must include and implement an innovative and sustainable recovery: for example, in the transport sector, to make Europe a pioneer in terms of mobility through the development of intelligent autonomous systems. The Facility must primarily support research, innovation and circular solutions (new fuels, shared vehicles,..) and the most environmentally friendly modes of transport (rail and waterways) which must rapidly be modernized in order to further improve their energy performance (electric boats, hydrogen, alternative fuels) and their accessibility, especially in the most remote areas.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy towards climate neutrality in 2050 at the latest and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute with 10% of its resources to biodiversity related actions and 40% of its resources to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. It will accelerate the structural transformation of the economy towards a more clean, resilient and carbon-neutral economy.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11)
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 45 #
(12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation, up and re- skilling of workers , and to promoting sustainable growth, as well as structural transformation of the economy and innovative and sustainable reindustrialisation.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic,
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, taking into account the existing disparities in economic development of individual regions and Member States, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of growth, economic development, job and employment protection, economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis,
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth. The Facility should also contribute to the achievement of gender equality.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investments as set out in recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective should be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned. In every sector, the national plans should coordinate all the actors and stakeholders, especially in the most affected areas, where national, regional and local actions must converge to support economic and associative actors.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investments as set out in recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective should be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States and local governments concerned.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investments in all Member States as set out in recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective should be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. Member States wishing to benefit from the Facility should consult, as part of the process of drafting the recovery and resilience plans, regional or/and local authorities, academia, civil society organisation, including social partners, business community, investors and other relevant stakeholders, as well as national parliaments. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The recovery and resilience plans shall be based on shared EU priorities, highlights in this context the respect of the rule of law and our democratic values by the Member States issuing the plans. EU resilience facility projects should comply with the EU treaty based fundamental values of respect for human dignity , freedom, democracy , equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. T
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan sh
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects, but also a new strategy for industry and SMEs through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16 a) Funding under the resilience facility is only possible if Member state fully respect the rule of law as well as the dispositions laid down In the EP legislative resolution of 4April 2019 on the proposal for a regulation of the EP and of the Council on the protection of the Union’s budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the MS
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16 a) Member States should consider the development and the digitalisation of the sustainable transport infrastructures along the TEN-T core and comprehensive networks in the respective territories and in cross-border nodes as key objectives in the framework of the national investment plans for recovery in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak;
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16 a) The mechanism should take into account the urgent need for financial support for SMEs in the tourism and transport sectors that have been most affected by the crisis created by COVID- 19 and provide liquidity to SMEs so that they can continue their activity;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 b (new) (16 b) In the framework of the National Investment Plans for recovery, Member States should ensure intensified financial efforts to deploy key technologies for interoperability in sustainable transport, such as ERTMS, in order to contribute to the overall objective of creating a sustainable and interoperable European railway area ;
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 c (new) (16 c) The creation of a sustainable and smart European transport area involves necessarily the implementation of an interoperable and digitalised railway network along the TEN-T through the installation of ERTMS, with an overall cost of no less than EUR 15 billion. The National plans for recovery should therefore contribute to this objective and complement the efforts to deploy ERTMS along the TEN-T networks. The Commission should take all the necessary initiatives to achieve this objective.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council should be able to discuss
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned. That maximum contribution should be calculated on the basis of the population, the
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the Member States,
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic, environmental and social resilience and gender and economic equality; it should also
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience at the level of the whole Union so that no one is left behind; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21 a) The requirement to outline an indicative timetable with milestones and targets in the recovery and resilience plans should not restrict the possibility to include more complex infrastructural investments whose execution periods may be longer than seven years.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion and connectivity; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the Member State concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the crisis, and to ensure compatibility with the available funding for this instrument, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made available until 31 December 202
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action. The Commission should assess the reasoned request and take a new decision within
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments,
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 35 (35) In order to ensure an efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the Union budget and to respect the principle of sound financial management, actions under this Regulation should be consistent with and be complementary to ongoing Union programmes, whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure. In particular, the Commission and the Member State should ensure, in all stages of the process, effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency, coherence, complementarity and synergy among sources of funding. To that effect, Member States should be required to present the relevant, information on existing or planned Union financing when submitting their plans to the Commission. Financial support under Facility should be additional to the support provided under other Union funds and programmes, and reform and investment projects financed under the Facility should be able to receive funding from other Union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost. Assessment criteria that judge projects according to how they add value at the EU level should be published to avoid a patchwork of national approaches that may be contradictory or short-sighted; in the field of sustainable transport for example projects that promote cross-border connections would have a positive long- term impact on the EU's economy and society.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 35 (35) In order to ensure an efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the Union budget and to respect the principle of sound financial management, actions under this Regulation should be consistent with and be complementary to ongoing Union programmes, whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure. In particular, the Commission and the Member State should ensure, in all stages of the process, effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency, coherence, transparency, complementarity and synergy among sources of funding. To that effect, Member States should be required to present the relevant, information on existing or planned Union financing when submitting their plans to the Commission. Financial support under Facility should be additional to the support provided under other Union funds and programmes, and reform and investment projects financed under the Facility should be able to receive funding from other Union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides an semi-annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation. This report should include information on the progress made by Member States under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the Facility under the European Union Recovery Instrument in the previous year, broken down by budget line, and the contribution of the amounts raised through the European Union Recovery Instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the Facility. It should also contain information on the progress made towards individual milestones, targets and corresponding indicators outlined in each Member State’s recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 a (new) (40 a) The unprecedented scale of the Recovery and Resilience Facility warrants the highest degree of scrutiny in the interest of the European taxpayer. Therefore, the Union budgetary procedure shall be applicable. The auditing of accounts should be undertaken by the Court of Auditors. The overall budget is subject to the discharge procedure.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3 a. 'rule of law': means the value enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union as one of the founding values of the Union;
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, connectivity as a lasting impact on the productivity and resilience of the economy of the Union, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
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398 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2 a) While taking into account the economic and social development of the Union as a whole and the balanced development of its regions, the Union should pursue the following objectives in Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health and prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources1a;
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action. The Commission should assess the reasoned request and take a new decision within
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) For reasons of efficiency and simplification in the financial management of the instrument, the Union financial support to recovery
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. To ensure predictability, it should be possible for Member States to submit requests for payments on a biannual basis. Payments should be made in instalments and be based on a positive assessment by the Commission of the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State. Suspension
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. To ensure predictability, it should be possible for Member States to submit requests for payments on a biannual basis. Payments should be made in instalments and be based on a positive assessment by the Commission of the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State. Suspension and cancellation of the financial contribution should
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation. This report should include information on the progress made by Member States under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the Facility under the European Union Recovery Instrument in the previous year, broken down by budget line, and the contribution of the amounts raised through the European Union Recovery Instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the Facility. It should also include the contribution of the Facility to meeting the Union climate and sustainability policy objectives, in particular the Union's climate objectives laid down in [Regulation (EU)2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (“European Climate law)] and the priorities set out in the National Climate and Energy Plans.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of
Amendment 11 #
(6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9515and
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 2 It lays down its objectives, the financing, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding which shall be clearly defined in size, duration and scope.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) 1 a. ´European Green Deal´ means the new growth strategy of the EU1a ,which commits to tackling climate and environmental-related challenges, referring to this commitment as ´this generation’s defining task´; _________________ 1a Communication COM(2019) 640 final
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3 a. 'Union climate and environment objectives' means the Union's climate objectives and targets set out in [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] and the Union's environment objectives and targets set out in the latest available Environmental Action Programme;
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new) 3 b. compliance with the ‘do not significant harm’ principle means refraining from supporting or carrying out economic activities that significantly harm environmental objectives pursuant to the provisions set out in Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852;
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 c (new) 3 c. ‘resilience’ means the ability to face societal, economic and environmental shocks and persistent structural changes in a sustainable way in order to preserve societal well-being, without compromising the heritage for future generations;
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 d (new) 3 d. ‘green transition’ means the just and inclusive transition towards an environmentally sustainable, energy- and resource-efficient and circular economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest;
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green transition towards climate neutrality and digital transitions, the green, circular and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience,
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, including support for the third sector, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to these main policy areas
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion,
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) The Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall not apply to investment related to the production, processing, transport, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 b (new) The Commission is empowered to adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2020 to supplement this Regulation by developing guidelines on the ‘do not significant harm’ principle, as defined by Article 2(17) of the Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a and, for environment-related issues, the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852. For these guidelines the Commission shall use the criteria set out in the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852 wherever possible. The national Resilience and recovery plans shall be consistent with these guidelines. _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 on sustainability‐related disclosures in the financial services sector (OJ L 317, 9.12.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 a (new) Article 3 a The Instrument shall not support, directly or indirectly, investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage, transport or combustion of fossil fuels.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States and contributing to the Union’s strategic autonomy, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States and contributing to the Union’s strategic autonomy, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and resilience of the Union, and strengthen long-
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion and environmental transition by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth, a high level of environmental protection and the Union's climate objectives as provided in [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU)2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")].
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to contribute to address the challenges of the policy areas referred in Article 3 in order to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion and long- term competitiveness by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth with a view to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis,
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Facility shall contribute to the objectives of Union policies, in particular where it leads to job creation and maintenance of sustainable employment at a considerable scale, via the implementaion of measures, such as: - measures contributing to the Union’s climate and environmental objectives, including energy efficiency and energy savings, the deployment of technology and infrastructures for clean and sustainable renewable energy and energy storage, including clean hydrogen, batteries and fuel cell applications, and decarbonisation technologies for industry and carbon capture and storage technologies; - projects and enterprises that implement the circular economy by integrating resource efficiency aspects in the production and product life-cycle; - measures to strengthen the resilience, accessibility and capacity of health systems and civil protection systems, in particular in the face of crises and pandemics; - strategic investment to support final recipients that are established in one or more Member States and that operate in the Union, and whose activities are of strategic importance to the Union, notably in the area of research, innovation, manufacturing and stockpiling of pharmaceuticals, medicines, medical devices and vaccines; - productive and sustainable investments in enterprises, in particular microenterprises, SMEs and start-ups, in particular investments contributing to the transition towards a climate-neutral economy; - upskilling and reskilling of workers and job-seekers, including self-employed, with the aim of bridging the skills gap necessary for the just transition towards a climate-neutral economy; - measures that foster digital infrastructure, digitization of national systems and workplace, improve access to digital working and promote digital skills.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Facility shall contribute to the objectives of Union policies, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Paris Agreement and the strengthening of the Single Market, through the implementation of measures, such as: - measures that put in practice the objectives of the Paris Agreement, the European Green Deal and lead to achieving the Union’s new 2030 targets, contributing to a progressive decarbonisation of the economy and the achievement of climate neutrality in line with the Union goal as set in [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999("European Climate Law")].
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall ensure that at least 40% of its overall financial envelope contributes to objective of the transition towards a sustainable and climate neutral European economy by 2050 at the latest . Member States shall identify and track climate and environment spending by using the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2020 supplementing this Regulation by establishing a methodology for identifying climate spending, using where relevant, the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the time-bound and science-based milestones and targets of reforms and investments based on harmonised indicators and Natural Capital Accounting methodology as set out in their recovery
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long-
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of countercyclical reforms and investments as set out in their recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective shall be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
Amendment 141 #
2 a. The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall ensure that 40% of the Facility supports climate actions in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement. Member States shall identify and track climate spending by using the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The Facility shall not run counter to the strategic and economic interests of the Union. In this respect, support shall not be provided to projects that are part of the strategic investment plans of third countries.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Reforms and investments initiated by the Member States after 1 February 2020 are eligible under the Reform and Resilience Facility.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. Support from the Facility shall not substitute recurring national budgetary expenditure and respect the principle of additionality of Union funding.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) 10 % of the amount mentioned in Article 5(1)(a) and 5(1)(b) shall be allocated for financing the Projects of European Common Interest specified in Article 5a.
Amendment 146 #
2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of each instrument.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 a (new) Article 5 a Projects of European Common Interest The amount specified in Article 5(1)(ba) shall be used for financing Projects of European common interest having an European coverage with a large contribution to the green and digital transition and to the economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. The Projects of European common interest shall be introduced by the Commission through delegated acts specifying the participating Member States, the amounts, the milestones and targets, the priority projects/types of projects. The Projects of European common interest shall be: - Sustainable Tourism; - Aeronautical industry; - Inland waterways navigability; - ERTMS on European Freight Corridors.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery, achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal and strengthen long-
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 Support under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Council
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 The decision to suspend payments referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply to payment applications submitted after the date of the decision to suspend. The decision to recover payments shall apply to payments already paid by the Facility and received by the Member State concerned.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. In the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in Article 15(11) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […],
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the demographic trend (taking into account the depopulation rate), the i
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. For a period starting after 31 December 2022 until 31 December 2024, where financial resources are available, the Commission may organise calls in line with the calendar of the European Semester. To that effect, it shall publish an indicative calendar of the calls to be organised in that period, and shall indicate, at each call, the amount available for allocation. At least 80% of these funds shall support climate, biodiversity and environmental actions to ensure consistency with the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement. Each Member State may propose to receive up to a maximum amount corresponding to its allocation share of the available amount for allocation, as referred to in Annex I, to implement the recovery and resilience plan.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. For a period starting after 31 December 2022 until 31 December 2024, where financial resources are available, the Commission may organise calls
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the reasons for the loan support, justified by the higher financial needs linked to additional countercyclical reforms and investments;
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6)
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the additional countercyclical reforms and investments in line with Article 15;
Amendment 161 #
4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the justification for requesting the loan and its amount is considered reasonable and plausible in relation to the transition plans, additional reforms and investments; and
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the additional countercyclical reforms and investments comply with the criteria set out in Article 16(3.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e (e) the other elements needed for the implementation of the loan support in relation to the countercyclical reforms and the investment projects concerned in line with the decision referred to in Article 17(2).
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package. Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, at least 40 % of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and 10% biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives. By means of a delegated act, the Commission shall adopt the relevant methodology, based on the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852, to help the Member States to fulfil that requirement.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery, transition and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the green transition reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery, transition and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of sustainable transition reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the plans shall be consistent with the ‘do not significant harm’ principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and at least 40 % of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives. By means of a delegated act, the Commission shall adopt an effective methodology to track and identify the fulfilment of this requirement, in line with the criteria laid down in the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6 a) Investing in strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future pandemics, including the performance of stress tests of national and regional healthcare systems, improve the health status in societies, have healthier people therefore less susceptible to health threats and boost the creation of the European health Union, are important to achieve sustainable growth and to promote an economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 b (new) 1 b. Member States’ access to the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be dependent on the endorsement of a national objective of achieving a climate- neutral Union by 2050.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with a pathway to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. They shall take account of the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. The Facility shall only support activities that do not cause significant harm to one or more environmental objectives referred to in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 pursuant to the provisions of Article 17 of that Regulation, and that are carried out in compliance with ‘minimum safeguards’ pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852. _________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the general and specific objectives of the Facility as defined in Article 4 of this Regulation and in line with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with and have as a priority the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition, and comply with EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and notably the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in that Regulation. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and other environmental targets, updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7)
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The national recovery and resilience plans shall be fully consistent with the climate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] as well as the Union´s energy and climate targets as laid down in Regulation 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a and respect the ‘do not significant harm’ principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 . The Commission shall adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2020 supplementing this Regulation by establishing detailed rules for the application of the ‘do not significant harm’ criteria under this Regulation. _________________ 1aRegulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The recovery and resilience plans shall not include investments that lead to a lock-in in assets that undermine the achievement of the Union’s climate and environment objectives.In particular, they shall not include investments related to: (a) the decommissioning, operation, adaptation or lifetime extension of nuclear power stations, or the management or storage of nuclear waste; (b) the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels; (c) the disposal of waste in landfill; (d) installations for the combustion of waste; (e) airport infrastructure, except for outermost regions; (f) vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The recovery and resilience plans shall not include measures causing significant harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of the same Regulation.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 3. Where a Member States is exempted from the monitoring and assessment of the European Semester on the basis of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 472/2013, or is subject to surveillance under Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002, the provisions set out in this regulation shall be applied to the Member State concerned in relation to the
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. The Regulation shall not allow for financing public investment projects incompatible with climate and environmental objectives.Member States shall in their national resilience and recovery plan establish a list of ineligible investments and categories of expenditure, including at least the following: (a) Investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels (b) Investments related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of bioenergy fuels from whole trees, including in pellet forms, and feed or food crops (c) Investments involving activities using live animals for experimental and scientific purposes insofar as in compliance with the European Convention for the Protection of Vertebrate Animals used for Experimental and other Scientific Purposes cannot be guaranteed (d) Investments involving activities using live animals for entertainment (e) Investments in livestock farming unless diversifying to mixed farming, including agroforestry, and lowering the livestock unit density (f) Hydropower, with the exception of investments into retrofitting with nature- like fishways (g) Fishing & fish processing, unless performed with vessels under 12 metres, in a fishery with a small scale fisheries plan, respecting scientifically established Maximum Sustainable Yield (h) Aquaculture & processing, unless for extensive semi-natural wetlands or close circuit recirculation systems using fully vegetal feed (i) Expansion of transport capacity (j)Investment in forest value chains unless linked to the production and harvesting practices in line with the Guidelines on biodiversity-friendly afforestation and reforestation and closer-to-nature-forestry practices1a (k) Afforestation projects other than complying with the conditions set out in Article 6 of the delegated Regulation 807/2014 (l) Investments in expansion of irrigation in river basins where the quantitative status of water bodies has been established as less than good in accordance with the up to date River basin management plan compatible with the Water Framework Directive (m) Major projects which have been proposed by Member States for financing under cohesion policy in the current, future or past multiannual financial frameworks and were deemed ineligible. _________________ 1aAnnex to the Biodiversity Strategy (COM(2020) 380 final), the Guidelines will be published in 2021 (indicative date)
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. The national resilience and recovery plans adopted under Article 15 of this Regulation shall be in line with the Union’s climate neutrality objective and the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852, and adhere to the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in that Regulation. No activity and measure implemented under the national resilience and recovery plans should substantially harm the environmental objectives of the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852. Investment related to the extraction, production, processing, distribution, storage, transport, transmission or combustion of fossil fuels shall be excluded.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted on a three-year basis at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan may be submitted by Member State starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester and the European Green Deal objectives, and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivity, circularity, environmental and carbon footprint and resilience of the economy of the Member States.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester are expected to be addressed; letter (a) should be replaced with letter (c)
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis,
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the sustainable growth potential, job creation and economic, environmental and social resilience of the Member State concerned, in particular with a view to strengthening its resilience and reducing its vulnerability to the adverse impacts of climate change, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, promote sustainable growth and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence; Letter (b) should be replaced by letter (a)
Amendment 194 #
(b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the green growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to sustainable transition and to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are
Amendment 2 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2 a) Deeply regrets the Council conclusion of 21 July 2020 that significantly cut funding directed to recovery and resilience through Union programmes and financing instruments from the Recovery and Resilience package.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester, and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivity, sustainability and resilience of the economy of the Member States.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future pandemics, improve the health status in societies, have healthier people therefore less susceptible to health threats;
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) a detailed explanation of how the measures are expected to ensure that at least 40% of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives in line with Article 14(1) and (2);
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) a justification of the measures' consistency with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the pathway to climate neutrality as laid down in the [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")]
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) envisaged milestones to reach environmental targets and objectives of the European Green Deal and its strategies and legislative initiatives;
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the digital transition or to the challenges resulting from it;
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) the measures will contribute to achieve the 10 % biodiversity spending target;
Amendment 209 #
(c b) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular the relevant documents adopted in the context of the latest European Semester, the Paris Agreement, the national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under Regulation (EU)2018/1999, the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund, the partnership agreements and operational programmes under other Union funds;
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States lin
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (c b) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the digital transitions or and the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (c b) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the digital transition;
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (c c) an explanation of how gender is mainstreamed throughout the plan and how it contributes to gender-balanced growth and job creation;
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (c c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to bring European added-value;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged timebound and science- based milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of four years, and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years;
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new) (e a) list of ineligible projects and types of operations, containing at least the types listed in Article 14;
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the Member States. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes. Under the facility, the provision of financial support to Member States and the implementation of reforms should under no circumstances result in austerity measures, thereby neutralising the effect of the support and hindering their recovery.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) the estimated total cost of the reforms and investments covered by the recovery and resilience plan submitted (also referred as ‘estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan’), backed up by appropriate justification and how it is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment, and the cost of inaction in terms of environmental and climate transition;
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) the estimated total cost of the countercyclical reforms and investments covered by the recovery and resilience plan submitted (also referred as ‘estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan’) backed up by appropriate justification and how it is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (f a) the share of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan referred to in point (f) allocated to sustainable economic activities as defined under Regulation (EU) 2020/852, differentiated per environmental objective;
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i (i) a justification of the overall coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and of its coherence with the European Green Deal;
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j (j) the arrangements for the effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State concerned, including the proposed timebound and science-based milestones and targets, and the
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. At least 40% of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan referred to in point (f) of paragraph 2 shall be allocated to activities substantially contributing to climate change mitigation or adaptation pursuant to Articles 10 and 11 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852. At least 10% of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan shall additionally be allocated to activities substantially contributing to any of the other environmental objectives under that Regulation.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 b (new) 3 b. Before adopting the recovery and resilience plan, Member States shall conduct stakeholder consultation, including economic and social partners, representatives of the civil society, experts, research institutions, employers, trade unions, and community-based organisations, in accordance with Article [6] of [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum and Migration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument ("Common Provisions Regulation")] The recovery and resilience plan shall be subject to approval by the relevant national parliament.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States shall ensure conformity with Article 107 TFEU and the State aid legislative framework. Member States may request the Commission to organise an exchange of good practices in order to allow the requesting Member States to benefit from the experience of other Member States. Member States may also request technical support under the Technical Support Instrument in accordance with the regulation thereof.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Each Member State shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities, civil society, environmental partners, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination. Member State shall involve those partners in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Recovery and Resilience . The organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141a. _________________ 1aCommission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. The Commission shall make available through a public online platform the draft and final versions of the national recovery and resilience plans, and any recommendations it makes to improve those plans before approval.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the Green Deal and green and digital transition
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new) (-a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is consistent with the scope of this Regulation as stipulated in Article 3;
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the Member States in view of reaching the objectives of the new sustainable growth strategy laid out in the European Green Deal. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b)
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) The Commission shall draw up a summary of the assessments outlining whether the activities in the plans respect the “do not significant harm” principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852. The Commission shall also draw up an assessment of whether the plans meets objectives related to climate and environment set out in Article 4. The Commission shall make these assessments public.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan rightly recognizes eligible actions and does not contain ineligible investments which shall be at least those listed in Article 14 of this Regulation. The Commission shall assess the plan and ensure, together with a Member State, absence of investments inconsistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and implementation of the European Green Deal and green and digital transition.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from it and whether at least 40% of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1 a);
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future pandemics, improve the health status in societies, have healthier people therefore less susceptible to health threats;
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from it;
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) the measures will contribute to achieve the 10 % biodiversity spending target;
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the plan is consistent with and contributes to the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund, the partnership agreements and operational programmes under other Union funds;
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the justification provided by the Member States to demonstrate that all reforms and investments envisaged in the recovery and resilience plan comply with the 'do not significant harm' principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 ;
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and promote gender equality and gender-balanced growth and job creation;
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the green growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’)
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new) (e a) whether the estimation of the costs of the recovery and resilience plan allocated to environmental objectives is credible and meets the requirements of Article 15(3a);
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions consistent with the European Green Deal;
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of countercyclical reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions;
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (f a) whether all relevant stakeholders have been properly consulted as stipulated in Article 15;
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g (g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, time-bound and science-based milestones and targets, and the
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) the Member State’s compliance with the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. For the purpose of assessing whether the recovery and resilience plan submitted by a Member State effectively contributes to the green transition as set out in Article 16(3)(b), the Commission shall use the tools and criteria provided in the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an implementing act. In the event that the Commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, that decision shall set out the countercyclical reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State, including the milestones and targets, and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of a
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of a
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. In case the Member State concerned requests a loan support, the decision shall also set out the amount of the loan support as referred to in Article 12(4) and (5) and the additional countercyclical reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State covered by that loan support, including the additional milestones and targets.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), no financial contribution shall be allocated to the Member State concerned and paragraph 5 of this Article shall apply.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c (c)
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point a (a) the financial contribution to be paid in instalments once the Member State has satisfactorily implemented the
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b (b) the description of the reforms and of the investment projects and the amount of the estimated total cost of the recovery, transition and resilience plan, and the cost of inaction in terms of sustainability;
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b (b) the description of the countercyclical reforms and of the investment projects and the amount of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 2 Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point e Amendment 28 #
(10) In accordance with Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein, recovery and resilience measures under the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 crisis and to ensure sustainable and green recovery. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [EURI].
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point e (e) the
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point f (f) the arrangements for providing access by the Commission to the underlying relevant data
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan,
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 6 6. The arrangements and timetable for implementation as referred to in point (d),
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 7. The
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. At the latest six months after the latest update of their integrated national energy and climate plans (NECPs) as referred to in Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 [Governance Regulation], Member States shall update their recovery and resilience plans to reflect the increased ambition set out in those updated NECPs.
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10 a) The disruptive economic and social effect of the COVID-19 crisis weakens public and private investment capacity thus limiting the financial resources essential for the transition to a climate neutral and resource efficient Union. In this regard, in the framework of Next Generation EU, the Recovery and Resilience Facility should contribute to reducing this gap as highlighted in the report of the “EU Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (TEG)” entitled “5 high level principles for recovery and resilience” of 15 July 2020.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche.
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new) In breach of commitments, including the "do not significant harm' principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852, and omission to take necessary measures laid out in the Transition Plan, the paid instalments shall be recovered from the Member State concerned.
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall cancel and recover the amount of the financial contribution pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution concerned pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation after having given the Member
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. Where, within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in Article 17(1), no tangible
Amendment 3 #
(3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’),
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10 a) The Facility should support projects that respect the principle of additionality of Union funding and that generate a genuine European added value. The Facility should not be a substitute for recurring national expenditures and should not run counter to the strategic and economic interests of the Union, and should therefore not finance investment plans of third countries.
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the Commission in accordance with Article 17 to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 2 Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 2. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the activities and results are collected efficiently, reliably, independently, effectively, and in a timely manner, and made public. To that end, proportionate
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall provide an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation, particular to the progress made by Member States in regards to objectives of the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery, transition and resilience plans of the Member States concerned under the Facility and the adherence to the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the contribution of the amounts raised through the European Union Recovery Instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the Facility, particularly the sustainable transition.
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) the contribution to meeting the Union climate and sustainability policy objectives, in particular the Union's climate objectives laid down in [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] and the priorities set out in the National Climate and Energy Plans
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 2 2. The evaluation report shall, in particular, assess to which extent the objectives have been achieved
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 3 Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 4 4. The ex-post evaluation report shall consist of a global assessment of the instruments established by this Regulation and shall include information on its impact in the long-term; in particular in view of the achievement of the Union's climate and environment objectives.
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 1. The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the Union funding, in particular when promoting the actions and their results, by clearly labelling the funding as Union funding and providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public. The recipients shall ensure the visibility of spending under the Facility by clearly labelling the supported projects as “EU Recovery Initiative”.
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 – indent 1 —
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 a (new) Commitment and progress towards sustainable transition in line with EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 1 The purpose of these assessment guidelines
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) provide further details on the assessment criteria and provide for
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3 The guidelines are a tool to facilitate assessment by the Commission of the proposals for recovery and resilience plans as submitted by Member States, and to
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In accordance with Article 16(3), the Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plans, and its contribution to the
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In accordance with Article 16(3), the Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plans,
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new) (-a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is consistent with the scope of this Regulation as stipulated in Article 3;
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; letter (a) is replaced with letter (d)
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and should reserve 37% of its funding for climate objectives with a view to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future pandemics, improve the health status in societies, have healthier people therefore less susceptible to health threats;
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from it;
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the justification provided by the Member States to demonstrate that all reforms and investments envisaged in the recovery and resilience plan comply with the 'do not significant harm' principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852;
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and promote gender equality and gender-balanced growth and job creation;
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new) (e a) whether the estimation of the costs of the recovery and resilience plan allocated to environmental objectives is credible and meets the requirements of Article 15(3a);
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and should reserve 37% of its funding for climate objectives with a view to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f (f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of countercyclical reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions;
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (f a) whether all relevant stakeholders have been properly consulted as stipulated in Article 15;
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g (g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, time-bound and science- based milestones and targets, and the
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (g a) the Member State’s compliance with the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU.
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – introductory part 2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – introductory part 2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester. 2.1 should be replaced with 2.4
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, including fiscal and environmental aspects, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester addressed to the Member States concerned,
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7 B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives and an annual target of 30% as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027. Actions under the Facility are expected to contribute at least 40% of the overall financial envelope of the Recovery and Resilience Facility to climate and environmental objectives.
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8 C – The recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part 2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part 2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part 2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part 2.2 The plan
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the implementation of the
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objective of a climate-neutral Europe by 20
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — 1- the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objective of a climate-neutral Europe by 2050 and the Union's new 2030 climate targets in line with the criteria laid down in the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852;
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — 2- the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the digital transformation of economic or social sectors;
Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 — 3 - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 a (new) - the implementation of the envisaged measures is consistent with a pathway to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels;
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – indent 1 — 4 - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to have a lasting impact. The Commission shall assess whether the measures proposed by the plan are likely to contribute to reach the objectives related to climate targets set out in Article 4.
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 a (new) The Commission shall assess whether the measures proposed by the plan are likely to reach the target set out in Article 4, and whether the plan is consistent with Article 3 on the scope. If not, the Commission shall reject the plan
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 a (new) 2.2 a The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them. - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objective of a climate-neutral Europe by 2050 at the latest; or - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the digital transformation of economic or social sectors; or - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green and/or digital transitions and -the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to have a lasting impact.
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – introductory part 2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, promote sustainable growth and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – introductory part 2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the sustainable growth potential, job creation, and economic, environmental and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 379 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the green growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, stimulating job creation, ensuring a sustainable transition and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment in accordance with the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, in particular for SMEs , stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment in line with the criteria laid down in EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, focusing on the areas of the economy with the strongest potential for growth, stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment.
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, promote sustainable growth while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment.
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the sustainable growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment.
Amendment 384 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan is aimed at reducing the vulnerability of the economy of the Member State to shocks, including those related to the adverse impacts of climate change or to any other environmental hazards;
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan is aimed at reducing the vulnerability of the economy of the Member State to shocks and environmental degradation,
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion and sustainable transition
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.5 – introductory part 2.5 The justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute with 40% of its resources to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — the Member State provided sufficient information and evidence that the amount of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan is in line with the nature and the type of the envisaged
Amendment 392 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — a structure is tasked within the Member State with: (i) the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan; (ii) the monitoring of progress on time-bound and science-based milestones and targets; and (iii) the audited reporting;
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — the proposed milestones and targets are clear and
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – paragraph 2 Indicators shall be
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – point a (a) number of recovery
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – point c a (new) (c a) progress towards EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852 objectives based on time-bound and science-based sustainability indicators, and the verification of the adherence to the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in that Regulation in all activities financed from the Facility.
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – paragraph 3 The ex-post evaluation referred to in Article 25 shall be undertaken by the Commission also with the purpose of establishing the links between the overall financial support (including, where appropriate, the loan support) from Recovery and Resilience Facility and the implementation of the relevant measures in the Member State concerned with a view to enhancing recovery, resilience, sustainable growth, jobs and cohesion. Where there is a breach of commitments or a lack of progress towards transition reforms, the money should be recovered from the Member State concerned.
Amendment 398 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – paragraph 3 The ex-post evaluation referred to in Article 25 shall be undertaken by the Commission also with the purpose of establishing the links between the overall financial support (including, where appropriate, the loan support) from Recovery and Resilience Facility and the implementation of the
Amendment 4 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’), including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy aiming at becoming climate- neutral by 2050, and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11 a) In order to ensure that investments supported under the Facility are consistent with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Union's short- and long-term climate, energy and environmental goals, they should comply with the criteria laid down in in the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions, the power should be conferred on the Council to suspend, on a proposal from the Commission and by means of implementing acts, the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and to suspend payments and recover already paid payments under this Facility, in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to the relevant cases related to the economic governance process laid down in the Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [CPR] (…). The power to lift those suspensions by means of implementing acts, on a proposal from the Commission, should also be conferred on the Council in relation to the same relevant cases.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13 a) To ensure a sustainable and resilient recovery throughout the Union and to facilitate the implementation of economic support in line with the objective of the European Green Deal, this instrument should contribute to the MFF's overall climate mainstreaming target of 40%; fund specific climate mainstreaming targets should be set on the accordant legislation.
Amendment 5 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3 a) The atmosphere is warming and the climate is changing with each passing year. One million of the eight million species on the planet are at risk of being lost. Forests and oceans are being polluted and destroyed. The response to these challenges is the European Green Deal. It aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts1a. Its effective implementation will require public spending and private investments channelled at ever greater rate towards smart solutions for both climate and environment and the economy of the Union. _________________ 1a Green Deal Communication(COM(2019) 640 final)
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be t
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic,
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion and environmental transition in line with the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852, with no funding going to activities that significantly harm the environment. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis,
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis,
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 a (new) (14 a) The third sector employs nearly 13% of the European workforce (with over 23 million full-time equivalent workers), and generates a set of distinctive socio-economic impacts on society. As such, third sector organisations represent a unique resource for social and economic problem-solving and civic engagement in Europe. At the time of social and economic distress and enormous pressures on governmental budgets, this resource is needed more than ever. The Facility should therefore be used to provide financial support to third sector organisations in an effort to help mitigate the societal impact caused by the present COVID-19 crisis.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of transition reforms and investments as set out in recovery and resilience and climate transition plans. That specific objective should be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned and environmental authorities and the scientific community.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of countercyclical reforms and investments as set out in recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective should be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) The Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) is a key element in ensuring that the move to a climate-neutral economy is done in a fair manner. It shall, with a view to mitigating the socio-economic impact of the transition, provide specific support to help to mobilise at least EUR 100 billion during the period 2021- 2027 in the worst affected regions.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) Where a Member States is exempted from the monitoring and assessment of the European Semester on the basis of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 472/201311 , or is subject to surveillance under Council Regulation (EC) No 332/200212 ,
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound, environmentally sustainable and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the
Amendment 70 #
(18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of recovery, resilience, climate transition and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available in the context of the European Semester and, if available, on the basis of the information on the implementation of the plans in the preceding years and progress in the national transition plans.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council, in close cooperation with the European Parliament, should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of recovery, resilience and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available in the context of the European Semester and, if available, on the basis of the information on the implementation of the plans in the preceding years.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of recovery, resilience, cohesion and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned. That maximum contribution should be calculated on the basis of the demographic trend (taking into account the depopulation rate), the i
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions, especially for the objectives set out in the European Green Deal; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process. The public should be duly informed and consulted.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of environmental, social and economic resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21 a) In order to ensure that the Facility effectively contributes to the green transition, the national recovery and resilience plans prepared by Member States should be fully aligned with the objectives of the European Green Deal, in particular the over-arching goal of climate neutrality by 2050, and abide by the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account
Amendment 88 #
(23) Appropriate guidelines should be set out, as an annex to this Regulation, to serve as a basis for the Commission to assess in a transparent and equitable manner the recovery
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 a (new) (23 a) In order to assess whether the recovery and resilience plans presented by Member States effectively serve the objectives of the European Green Deal, the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852 should be used. The positive evaluation by the Commission of a plan should be conditional on the plan's effective contribution to the green transition.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of the investments and reforms
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) In order to contribute to the preparation of high-quality plans and assist the Commission in the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by the Member States and in the assessment of the degree of their achievement, provision should be made for the use of expert advice and, at the Member State request, peer counselling. The Recovery and Resilience Task Force of the Commission should assist Member States in the preparation and elaboration of their respective recovery and resilience plans and should ensure that they are aligned with the Union's priorities, in particular the objective of climate neutrality, using the tools provided by the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) In order to contribute to the preparation of high-quality plans and assist the Commission in the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by the Member States and in the assessment of the degree of their achievement under the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852, provision should be made for the use of expert advice and, at the Member State request, peer counselling.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) In order to contribute to the preparation of high-quality plans and assist the Commission in the assessment of the recovery
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Provided that the recovery and resilience plan satisfactorily addresses the assessment criteria, the Member State concerned should be allocated the maximum financial contribution where the estimated total costs of the reform and investment included in the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the amount of the maximum financial contribution itself. The Member State concerned should instead be allocated an amount equal to the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan where such estimated total cost is lower than the maximum financial contribution itself. No financial contribution should be awarded to the Member State if the recovery and resilience plan does not satisfactorily address the assessment criteria, including the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in that Regulation.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the crisis, and to ensure compatibility with the available funding for this instrument, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made available until 31 December 2024. To this effect, at least
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 a (new) (27 a) In preparing and implementing their recovery and resilience plans, and in proposing reforms and investments, Member States should consider Article 107 TFEU and the State aid legislative framework. The proper and effective functioning of the Single Market and its competition and State aid rules are to the benefit of European consumers and businesses, and are necessary to avoid undue distortions of competition.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional countercyclical reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional time-bound and science-based milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 2024. For the purposes of sound financial management, the total amount of all the loans granted under this Regulation should be capped. In addition, the maximum volume of the loan for each Member State should not exceed 4.7% of its Gross National Income. An increase of the capped amount should be possible in exceptional circumstances subject to available resources. For the same reasons of sound financial management, it should be possible to pay the loan in instalments against the fulfilment of results.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery
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Amendment 1 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’), including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reforms. The involvement of regions, cities and municipalities in the European Semester process is essential, in particular for the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic which has impacted territories inside a Member State in different ways. Those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding.
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health including care, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s g
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) Investment shall not be allowed in activities which could harm the achievement of the objectives of the Recovery and Resilience Facility. In order to respect the ‘do not harm’ principle, the Facility shall not provide financial support to the excluded activities defined in point B of Annex V of the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the InvestEU Programme.1a _________________ 1a 2020/0108 (COD), Brussels, 29.5.2020 COM(2020) 403 final.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis with the due attention to the most vulnerable groups including elderly, persons with disabilities and families with children, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 a (new) Article 3 a No investment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall harm the environmental objectives of the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy as laid out in the Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2018 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088. Where investments refer to environmental sustainability they shall meet the technical screening criteria of the EU taxonomy.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion and reducing the infrastructural gap. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion for a more harmonious development by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis which can strengthen citizens’ trust in European institutions, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 a (new) Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, making it more competitive, fostering employment creation and conservation in
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, while tackling social inequalities and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. In order for the reforms pursued to gather wide support, Member States wishing to benefit from the Facility should consult, as part of the process of drafting the recovery and resilience plans, regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and the civil society, in accordance with the Code of Conduct on Partnership. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. The recovery and resilience plan should also contain specific inequality and social progress indicators to achieve. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, in particular in the care sector, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should contribute to the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate targets, as well as implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and be consistent with the relevant country-
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent inclusive recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country-
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of countercyclical reforms and investments as set out in their recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective shall be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 a (new) Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 a (new) Article 4 a Horizontal principles 1. Member States and the Commission shall ensure respect for fundamental rights and compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in the implementation of the Facility. 2. Member States and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women, gender mainstreaming and the integration of gender perspective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation, implementation, monitoring reporting and evaluation of plans. 3. Member States and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation during the preparation, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of programmes. In particular, accessibility for persons with disabilities shall be taken into account throughout the preparation and implementation of recovery and resilience plans. 4. The objectives of the Facility shall be pursued in line with the objective of promoting sustainable development as set out in Article 11 TFEU, taking into account the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. The objectives of the Facility shall be pursued in full respect of the EU environmental acquis. Investment in fossil fuels shall be excluded from support.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, and actions aligned with the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives,
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) Member States should ensure that social partners are consulted when drafting the National recovery and resilience plans. In order to improve consistency and relevance of national plans, social partners should be given the possibility to provide their inputs at early stage before the national recovery and resilience plans are submitted to the EU. If the national recovery and resilience plan is attached to the National Reform Programme, social partners are consulted preferably not later than month of February on a draft NRP. If the national recovery and resilience plan or their updates are not attached to the NRP, member states will ensure that social partners are consulted at least one month before the plan is submitted to the European Commission. Social partners are heard according to national rules and practices. National recovery and resilience plans will explain how the inputs of social partners were taken into account and, if at the request of the social partners, their opinion should be attached to the National Reform Programmes or, when appropriate, to the national recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) As local governments and municipalities are the closest to their citizens, and they have a first-hand experience regarding needs and problems of the local communities and economies, they play a crucial role in economic and social recovery. Taking this into consideration municipalities and local governments should play an important role in the planning and implementation of this Facility, including the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans as well as the management of the projects under the Facility. In order to fully exploit the potential of municipalities and local governments in achieving recovery and resilience, certain sources of the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be dedicated to them, with creating a direct access to those sources for municipalities and local governments.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) The Just Transition Mechanism is key to ensuring that the move to a climate-neutral economy is done in a fair manner. It will provide specific support to help to mobilise at least EUR 100 billion during the period 2021-2027 period in the most affected regions with a view to mitigating the socio-economic impact of the transition.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 b (new) (16b) Member States should ensure that social partners are consulted when drafting the National recovery and resilience plans. In order to improve consistency and relevance of national plans, social partners should be given the possibility to provide their inputs at early stage before the national recovery and resilience plans are submitted to the EU. If the national recovery and resilience plan is attached to the National Reform Programme, social partners are consulted preferably not later than month of February on a draft NRP. If the national recovery and resilience plan or their updates are not attached to the NRP, member states will ensure that social partners are consulted at least one month before the plan is submitted to the European Commission. Social partners are heard according to national rules and practices. National recovery and resilience plans will explain how the inputs of social partners were taken into account and, if the social partners wish so, the opinion of social partners will be attached to the National Reform Programmes or, when appropriate, to the national recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – title Resources for
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Facility without affecting cohesion and agricultural funding. The Commission shall implement those
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The plan should be drawn up based on a multilevel dialogue with local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders in order to ensure the largest consensus possible. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on the objectives of the European Green Deal, in particular the sustainable growth potential, high-quality job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Resources allocated to
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, quality job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Facility
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 Support under the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be additional to the support provided under other Union funds and programmes, however, any overlap should be avoid. Reform and investment projects may receive support from other Union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan contributes to the Union’s strategic autonomy, achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and the Union’s climate targets and to implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, quality job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, especially for the most vulnerable and the young, and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion and upward social and economic convergence; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR],
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned and with the participation of social partners and civil society organisations. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic,
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) In order to contribute to the preparation of high-quality plans and assist the Commission in the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) In order to contribute to the preparation of high-quality plans and assist the Commission in the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by the Member States and in the assessment of the degree of their achievement, provision should be made for the use of expert advice and, at the Member State request, peer counselling. When such expertise concerns labour-related policies, social partners are informed and eventually involved. Technical assistance cannot be requested in areas that entirely or partially fall into the remit of the social partners unless social partners provide their consensus.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is more than essential to support investment with European added value that can contribute in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long-
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population taking into account the depopulation rate, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP and the fall of GDP due to the Covid-19 impact) and the relative
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 a (new) (24a) The application of this Regulation should fully observe Article 152 TFEU, and the National recovery and resilience plans issued under this Regulation should respect national practices and institutions for wage formation. This Regulation takes into account Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and accordingly must not affect the right to negotiate, conclude or enforce collective agreements or to take collective action in accordance with national law and practices.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) The Council should approve the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans by means of an implementing decision, based on a proposal by the Commission, and which it should endeavour to adopt within four weeks of the proposal. Provided that the recovery and resilience plan satisfactorily addresses the assessment criteria, the Member State concerned should be allocated the maximum financial contribution where the estimated total costs of the reform and investment included in the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the amount of the maximum financial contribution itself. The Member State
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. For a period until 31 December 202
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the crisis, and to ensure compatibility with the available funding for this instrument, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made available until 31 December 202
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. By way of Revision of the regulation through delegated act , and based on a reasoned request of a Member State, the additional resources may also be made available for budgetary commitment in 2023 and 2024.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 2024. For the purposes of sound financial management, the total amount of all the loans granted under this Regulation should be capped. In addition, the maximum volume of the loan for each Member State should not exceed 4.7% of its Gross National Income. An increase of the capped amount should be possible in exceptional circumstances subject to available resources. For the same reasons of sound financial management, it should be possible to pay the loan in instalments against the fulfilment of results. The Commission should assess the request for a loan support within two months. The Council should be able to approve this assessment by qualified majority on a Commission proposal through an implementing decision which the Council shall endeavour to adopt within four weeks of the proposal.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 2024. For the purposes of sound financial management, the total amount of all the loans granted under this Regulation should be capped. In addition, the maximum volume of the loan for each Member State should not exceed
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. For a period starting after 31 December 2022 until 31 December 2024, where financial resources are available, the Commission may organise calls
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. Until 31 December 202
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 a (new) (32a) Where the European Semester and in particular the country-specific recommendations, identifies challenges that require urgent reforms but the Member State in question makes inadequate use of the allocated funding or the Commission decided to suspend such funding because of unsatisfactory implementation of the recovery and resilience plans or in case of deficiency with regards to rule of law, regional and local level actions, including civil society initiatives that contribute to addressing those challenges should continue to benefit from the Facility, and funding should be made available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. A Member State may request a loan at the same time of the submission of a recovery and resilience plan referred to in Article 15, or at a different moment in time until 31 August 202
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 a (new) (34a) Member States should ensure that communication activities, in particular with regard to the obligation to make visibility of the support provided within the framework of the Facility, are properly disseminated at the appropriate regional and local level, on multiple outlets in a non-discriminatory manner.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the reasons for the loan support, justified by the higher financial needs linked to additional countercyclical reforms and investments;
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the additional countercyclical reforms and investments in line with Article 15;
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the additional countercyclical reforms and investments comply with the criteria set out in Article 16(3.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. The scope of application of the Recovery
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e (e) the other elements needed for the implementation of the loan support in relation to the countercyclical reforms and the investment projects concerned in line with the decision referred to in Article 17(2).
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions,
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the reduction of the infrastructural gap, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Recovery and Resilience Facility is intended to help the EU tackle the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, implying a territorial diversification of investments, therefore regional authorities, professional associations and NGOs are essential to identify and assess specific investment needs in the recovery and resilience plans. The Commission shall put forward a Code of Conduct on partnership setting minimum standards for the involvement of the competent local and regional authorities, professional and relevant civil society organisations, in line with the partnership principle.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, social protection, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition, including investment in digitalisation, digital innovation and digital connectivity in particular internet connectivity to keep all citizens connected, especially the most vulnerable in society, while in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, they shall allow additional investment in national health services in order to support the modernisation of health infrastructure and to improve the efficiency of health systems in the EU. Investment in the health care system will help Member States become more resilient and strengthen the entire stability of the Union. The recovery and resilience
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new) (1) The Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall not apply to: (a) the decommissioning or the construction of nuclear power stations, (b) the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels (c) Investment in airport infrastructure except for outermost regions (d) Investment in capacity expansion of motorway infrastructure.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 a (new) Article 3 a 1. The application of this Regulation shall fully observe Article 152 TFEU, and the National recovery and resilience plans issued under this Regulation shall respect national practices and institutions for wage formation. This Regulation takes into account Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and accordingly does not affect the right to negotiate, conclude or enforce collective agreements or to take collective action in accordance with national law and practices.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The Commission and Member States shall ensure that recovery and resilience plans as well as any future programmes financed under the Facility contribute to the respect and the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with Article 8 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Evaluations have shown the importance of taking the gender equality objectives aspect into account in all dimensions and in all stages of the preparation, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of operational programmes, in a timely and consistent manner while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality and the principle of equal pay for equal work of equal value, the economic independence of women, education and skills upgrading and the reintegration of female victims of violence into the labour market and into society.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth. The well- being of people must be at the heart of all policies.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new) The Member State shall involve stakeholders, in particular representatives or authorities of the regional and local level, economic and social partners as well as civil society organisations, in the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan. The Member State shall ensure the consent of the stakeholders listed in the proceeding subparagraph to the recovery and resilience plan and shall provide evidence of the consent when it submits the recovery and resilience plan to the Commission.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted at
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, reducing the infrastructural gap and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4.º – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted on a triannual basis at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan may be submitted by Member State starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investments as set out in their recovery and resilience plans, while taking into consideration that economic disparities, social inequality and poor social protection have spillover effects that undermine the overall stability of the EU. That specific objective shall be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Reforms and investments initiated by the Member States after 1 February 2020 are eligible under the Reform and Resilience Facility.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester are expected to be addressed, bearing in mind the Member State development targets;
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 a (new) Article 6 a Use of the Facility delivered through or combined with InvestEU 1. In accordance with the requirements set out in this Article, Member States may allocate on a voluntary basis, in the Recovery and Resilience Plan, an amount to be delivered through InvestEU. The amount to be delivered through InvestEU shall be used to support the solvency of companies established in the Member States concerned and shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 4. The Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contain the justification of the use of the InvestEU budgetary guarantees. In the allocations referred to in the first subparagraph Member States may allocate part of the resources set out in Article 5(2) to be contributed to InvestEU for the corresponding InvestEU Assistance for activities set out in the contribution agreement referred to in Article [9] of [InvestEU Regulation]. 2. For the requests for an amendment of a Recovery and Resilience Plan referred to in Article 18, only resources of future years may be identified. 3. The amount referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 shall be used for the provisioning of the part of the EU guarantee under the Member State compartment. 4. Where a contribution agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been concluded [by 31 December 2021] for an amount referred to in paragraph 1, the Member State shall submit a request for amendment of the Recovery and Resilience Plan in accordance with Article 18, to use the corresponding amount. The contribution agreement for an amount referred to in paragraph 1 allocated in the request of the amendment of a Recovery and Resilience Plan shall be concluded simultaneously with the adoption of the decision amending the Plan. 5. Where a guarantee agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been concluded within [9] months from the approval of the contribution agreement, the respective amounts shall be transferred back to the Facility and the Member State shall submit a corresponding request for amendment of the Recovery and Resilience Plan. 6. Where a guarantee agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been fully implemented within [four years] from the signature of the guarantee agreement, the Member State may request that amounts committed in the guarantee agreement but not covering underlying loans or other risk bearing instruments shall be treated in accordance with paragraph 5. 7. Resources generated by or attributable to the amounts contributed to InvestEU and delivered through budgetary guarantees shall be made available to the Member State and shall be used for repayable forms of support in accordance with the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) (a) an explanation of the way the
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis,
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains and relocalising them within the EU.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – title Measures linking the Facility to
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence as well as its contribution to gender equality;
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Co
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis the improvement of the business fabric,, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt a decision by means of an implementing
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, the improvement of the business fabric, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new) The decision to suspend the payments referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply as long as the general waiver clause is in force and the severe economic and social fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic persists.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation including for youth and women, and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to climate goals set out in the European Climate Law1a and/or the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an delegated act in accordance with Article 27a to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend recovery and resilience payments under the Facility in full or in part. __________________ 1a Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)] (…)
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and/or conservation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. In the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in Article 15(11) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt a decision by means of an implementing
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic, territorial and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. In the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in Article 15(11) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […],
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Where the European Semester and in particular the country-specific recommendations, identifies challenges that require urgent reforms but the Member State in question makes inadequate use of the allocated funding or the Commission decided to suspend such funding because of unsatisfactory implementation of the recovery and resilience plans or in case of deficiency with regards to rule of law, regional and local level actions, including civil society initiatives that contribute to addressing those challenges shall continue to benefit from the Facility, and funding shall be made available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 · A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. Until 31 December 202
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6 a) As the COVID-19 pandemic has affected regions and municipalities within Member States differently, the involvement of regional and local authorities, economic and social partners and civil society is crucial for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of crisis repair supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Member States should consult with all partners when drawing up its recovery and resilience plan. Partnership and multi-level governance in Member States should be strengthened and closely monitored by the European Commission.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than the difference between the total cost of the recovery and resilience plan, as revised where relevant, and the maximum financial contribution referred to in Article 10. The maximum volume of the loan for each Member State shall not exceed
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and indicators which allow the measurement of those targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of four years, and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years;
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to address deficiencies as regards the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU;
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new) (bb) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to effectively and indiscriminately support non-profit civil society organisations and municipalities, regions or other subnational authorities in the Member State;
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) the estimated total cost of the countercyclical reforms and investments covered by the recovery and resilience plan submitted (also referred as ‘estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan’) backed up by appropriate justification and how it is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) an explanation how it addresses challenges to good and effective governance and capacity gaps including through capacity building among public authorities and beneficiaries at the appropriate scale;
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition and in line with the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. The recovery and resilience plans shall be drawn up following adequate consultation with regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and the civil society in accordance with the Code of Conduct on Partnership; __________________
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point h (h) the accompanying measures that may be needed
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point h (h) any other accompanying measures that may be needed;
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans, will include Social progress plans shall be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the latest European Semester, in particular those relevant for
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States may request the Commission to organise an exchange of good practices in
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition, as well as territorial, social and economic cohesion. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States may request the Commission to organise an exchange of good practices in order to allow the requesting Member States to benefit from the experience of other Member States. The Commission shall provide Member States with a user- friendly toolbox of good practices. Member States may also request technical support under the Technical Support Instrument in accordance with the regulation thereof.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned, including/and consulting the local and regional authorities and professional and relevant civil society organisations. The Commission may make observations or seek additional information. The Member State concerned shall provide the requested additional information and may revise the plan if needed, prior to its official submission.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6 a) Women are disproportionally hit as a result of the crisis as workers of sectors with rising unemployment and as principal household keepers and carers in times of confinement. To address the specific situation and role of women during the crisis and in the recovery, gender equality should be promoted as a matter of priority. Particular focus should therefore be placed on investment in the care sector.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan, after consulting the European Parliament, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission may make observations or seek additional information. The Member State concerned shall provide the requested additional information and may revise the plan if needed, prior to its official submission.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan may be submitted by Member State starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.
Amendment 181 #
2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester including the information available on the level of corruption as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any other relevant information including, in particular, the one contained in the National Reform Programme and the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned and, if relevant, information from technical support received via the Technical Support Instrument.
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan may be submitted by Member State starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year. Such draft plan is submitted to the attention of national social partners for consultation not later than the next February and social partners will have at least 30 days to react in writing.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, especially with regard to social policy and employment, are expected to be
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new) (-a) whether the stakeholders as referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 15 have given their consent to the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation, social progress and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, contributes to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, decreases inequality, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, quality job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, especially for the most vulnerable and the young, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence, as well as the Union’s strategic autonomy;
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges — notably those revealed by the health crisis — identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis particularly in connection with the most vulnerable groups, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, including those on rule of law and corruption addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, reduces the infrastructural gap, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, particularly for the SMEs, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from the
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (ba) the extent of the consultation carried out with regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including the social partners and civil society before submission of the plan;
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 b (new) (6 b) The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented challenge for healthcare systems in the European Union. It has shown that in the face of rapid socioeconomic transformation, a very important task ahead for the EU is to build resilience, and to use all possible budgetary means in order to strengthen the European health infrastructure. Investment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility should address the widely existing health inequalities throughout the EU, while guaranteeing equal protection with specific attention to the most vulnerable in society.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute directly to the green and the digital transitions
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, to promote equality in particular between women and men, as well as intergenerational equality, to fight discrimination and mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and/or creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) a detailed justification of how the plan will achieve the 40% allocation target to activities substantially contributing to climate change mitigation or adaptation and the 10% allocation target to activities substantially contributing to any of the other environmental objectives, in accordance with Article 4a(2) and with Article 14(1)b and a demonstration that the envisaged reforms and investments included in the plan comply with the 'do no significant harm' principle on the basis of a detailed list referred to in paragraph 1a of economic activities expected to be supported by the facility;
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the competitive growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular the Paris Agreement, the UN SDGs, the European Pillar of Social Rights and gender mainstreaming.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) an explanation as to how the plan contributes to achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and to implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions, and they might as well help job growth and the development of a knowledge based society;
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) the specific inequality and social progress indicators to achieve;
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent, effective and adequate actions;
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) an explanation of how the measures respect the principles of interoperability, energy efficiency, data protection, the promotion of digital equality, digital accessibility, open software and open hardware solutions and personal data;
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g (g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, payment plan, milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) an explanation of the coherence of the plan with the relevant documents adopted in the context of the latest European Semester;
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) an explanation showing that at least 37% of the recovery and resilience plan contributes to the fight against climate change;
Amendment 2 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’), including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7)
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an implementing act. In the event that the Commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, that decision shall set out the countercyclical reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State, including the milestones and targets, and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (cc) a gender impact assessment of the plan, in-line with the objectives outlined in the Gender Equality Strategy, to effectively address the negative impact of the crisis on gender equality, in particular by ensuring high-quality job creation for women, the reduction of the gender pay gap and access to credit for women entrepreneurs, and through measures to prevent and combat gender-based violence and sexual harassment;
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (cc) a detailed explanation of how the measures are expected to ensure that at least 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article14(1);
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. In case the Member State concerned requests a loan support, the decision shall also set out the amount of the loan support as referred to in Article 12(4) and (5) and the additional countercyclical reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State covered by that loan support, including the additional milestones and targets.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c d (new) (cd) a detailed explanation in the social progress plan of how the measures are expected to ensure that at least 30% of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to the implementation of the EPRS objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1)
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b (b) the description of the countercyclical reforms and of the investment projects and the amount of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c d (new) (cd) a summary of the consultations with stakeholders, as referred to in Article 14(5);
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 2 Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c e (new) (ce) a justification of the absence conflict of interest with relation to the implementation of the EU budget for all public investments measures contained in the plan
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 2 Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (fa) the share of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan referred to in point (f) allocated to sustainable economic activities as defined under Regulation (EU) 2020/852, differentiated per environmental objective;
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point e Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j (j) the arrangements for the effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan and the social progress plans by the Member State concerned, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators, including how the plan improve the country-based performance under the Social Scoreboard;
Amendment 207 #
(f) the arrangements for providing access by the Commission to the underlying relevant data, from the regional, local and national administrations.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new) (ja) assurance that financial assistance is only provided to undertakings that respect the applicable collective agreements and are not registered in tax havens as listed on Council’s EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions;
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new) (ka) Information on how the social partners have been consulted, how their opinion was taken into account, and at the social partners request, their written contribution shall be attached;
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States may request the Commission to organise an exchange of good practices in order to allow the requesting Member States to benefit from the experience of other Member States. Member States may also request technical support under the Technical Support Instrument in accordance with the regulation thereof. . Technical support shall fully respect national rules and practices concerning collective bargaining. Technical support activities cannot undermine the role of social partners or threaten the autonomy of collective bargaining. Technical assistance cannot be requested in areas that entirely or partially fall into the remit of the social partners unless social partners provide their consensus.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 6 6. The arrangements and timetable for implementation as referred to in point (d),
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission may make observations or seek additional information. The Member State concerned shall provide the requested additional information and may revise the plan if needed, prior to its official submission. The Commission shall consult social partners of the concerned country, in cooperation with European social partners, to gather their views concerning ownership, consistency and effectiveness of the national recovery and resilience plan.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, especially regarding social policy and employment, addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 The suspension shall be lifted where the Member State has taken the necessary measures to ensure a satisfactory implementation of the milestones and targets referred to in Article 17(1) and guaranteed that funds spent in a non- satisfactory manner will be reimbursed.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. Where, within
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (ba) whether the recovery and resilience plan contributes to achievement of the United Nations sustainable development goals and implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’)
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) whether the recovery and resilience plan is
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – title In
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the Commission in accordance with Article 17 to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, quality job creation
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the Commission in accordance with Article 17 to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay. The Member State concerned may request the Commission to redact sensitive or confidential
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, social progress and economic and social resilience of the Member State, decrease inequalities, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the Union funding for the financial support envisaged in the relevant recovery and resilience plan, including through joint communication activities with the national
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The Commission and the Member States concerned shall, in
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure complementarity, synergy, coherence and consistency among different instruments at Union, national and
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g (g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators, which shall include progress in the areas covered by the social scoreboard.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at Union, national and
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g – point i (new) i) (h) whether the recovery and resilience plan contributes to key infrastructure development, especially in Member States where GDP/capita is below the EU average and the level of public debt is sustainable.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 2. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the activities and results are collected efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner. In order to address the widely existing gender data gap in the field of cohesion policy and urban planning, Member States should introduce data collection methods corresponding to gender data. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of Union funding.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (ga) whether the recovery and resilience plan is compatible with the six pillars set out in Article 3
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g b (new) (gb) whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular the Paris Agreement, the UN SDGs, the European Pillar of Social Rights and gender mainstreaming
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide robust direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the Member States. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes.
Amendment 230 #
2. The evaluation report shall, in particular, assess to which extent the objectives have been achieved, the efficiency of the use of resources and the European added value.
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g c (new) (gc) whether at least at least 30%of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to the implementation of the EPRS objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1)
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 4 4. The ex-post evaluation report shall consist of a global assessment of the instruments established by this Regulation and shall include information on its impact in the medium or long-term.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – title Commission proposal and Council implementing decision
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 b (new) 1 b. In its communication activities, the Commission should leverage local stakeholder networks to ensure that funds swiftly reach beneficiaries in need, and eliminate any barriers to information about available funds under the facility.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. In case the Member State concerned requests a loan support, the Commission proposal for a Council implementing , the decision shall also set out the amount of the loan support as referred to in Article 12(4) and (5) and the additional reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State covered by that loan support, including the additional milestones and targets.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c c)
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 7. The Council shall adopt the implementing
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f (f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of countercyclical reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions;
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 1. Where the recovery and resilience plan including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either partially or totally, by the Member State concerned because of objective circumstances, the Member State concerned may make a reasoned request to the Commission to amend or replace the decisions referred to in Article 17(1) and
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – introductory part 2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 1. Where the recovery and resilience plan including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either partially or totally, by the Member State concerned because of objective circumstances, the Member State concerned may make a reasoned request to the Commission to amend or replace the decisions referred to in Article 17(1) and 17(2). To that effect, the Member State may propose a modified or a new recovery and resilience plan, having consulted national social partners.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8 a) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union (‘TEU’) and in Article 10 of the TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU should be respected in the implementation of the Facility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Facility should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or exclusion, or support infrastructure which is inaccessible to persons with a disability. The objectives of the Facility should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union’s promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Article 11 and Article 191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle and the commitments agreed under the Paris Agreement. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — these challenges are considered as significant to boost the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, for example through the responsible development of sustainable growth potential,
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. Where, within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in Article 17(1), no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the Member State concerned, the amount of the financial contribution shall be
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 The
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7 B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8 C – The recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – title Information to the European Parliament and
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the digital transformation of economic or social sectors and facilitate wider access to digital technologies;
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the Commission in accordance with Article 17 to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay.
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – introductory part 2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, including jobs for youth and women, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans as approved in
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 a (new) Article 21 a Recovery and resilience scoreboard 1. The Commission shall establish a recovery and resilience scoreboard (the ‘Scoreboard’) displaying the status of implementation of the agreed reforms and investments through the recovery and resilience plans of each Member State. 2. The Scoreboard shall include key indicators, such as social, economic and environmental indicators, that evaluate the progress registered by the recovery and resilience plans in each of the six areas that define the scope of this Regulation. 3. The Scoreboard shall indicate the degree of fulfilment of the relevant milestones of the recovery and resilience plans and the identified shortcomings in their implementation, as well as the recommendations of the Commission to address the respective shortcomings. 4. The Scoreboard shall also summarise the main recommendations addressed to the Member States as regards their recovery and resilience plans. For the social progress plans, the Scoreboard will be based and be complementary to the Social Scoreboard of the Semester process. 5. The Scoreboard shall serve as a basis for a permanent exchange of best practices between Member States which will materialise in the form of a structured dialogue organised on a regular basis. 6. The Scoreboard shall be constantly updated and shall be publicly available on the Commission’s website. It shall indicate the status of payment claims, payments, suspensions and cancellations of financial contributions. 7. The Commission shall present the Scoreboard at a hearing organised by the competent committees of the European Parliament.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the Member States concerned under the Facility and their impact on equality between women and men.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 4. For the purpose of the reporting on the activities referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may use the content of the relevant documents
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1. Four years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament, and the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions with an independent evaluation report on its implementation and with an independent ex post gender- responsive evaluation report no later than three years after the end of 2027.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1)(a) of the Financial Regulation. At the same time, the Facility represents a significant amount of additional resources to be spent in a relatively short amount of time, increasing the pressure on control systems. It is therefore encouraged to adopt and apply effective anti-fraud measures through existing anti-fraud agencies at Member States and EU level, such as the EPPO, ECA and OLAF.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 4 4. The ex-post evaluation report shall consist of a global assessment of the instruments established by this Regulation and shall include information on its impact in the long-term, including on equality between women and men.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 1. The recipients of Union funding 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
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 a (new) Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g – point i (new) i) (h) whether the recovery and resilience plan contributes to key infrastructure development, especially in Member States where GDP/capita is below the EU average and the level of public debt is sustainable.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – introductory part 2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, including fiscal aspects, or in other relevant documents
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7 B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges
Amendment 26 #
(9) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8 C – The recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – point a (a) number of recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In accordance with Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein, recovery and resilience measures under the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 crisis on health care sector and overall economy. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [EURI].
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11)
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy, together with other economic development objectives, and the translation of the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability a
Amendment 3 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11 a) The objectives of the Facility should be pursued in the framework of the objectives set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights. In order to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, it is necessary to target support of the Facility towards the overarching and internationally recognised 2030 Agenda of the United Nations and to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and their targets set by 2030. The Commission and Member States should ensure consistency, coherence and synergies with the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, while taking account of Member State growth priorities, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation and the development of a knowledge based economy. They will
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation. They will both play a
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13 a) In accordance with the Community method, the European Parliament, the only directly elected EU institution and the budgetary authority together with the Council, should exercise both ex ante democratic scrutiny and ex post verification that money provided under the Facility is well spent, is in the interests of EU citizens and EU, provides genuine EU added value and supports economic and social resilience. Full transparency of all final beneficiaries shall be ensured and Commissioners responsible for the Facility shall be fully accountable to Parliament.
Amendment 4 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member States. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic is far more than a health crisis, and while its economic and social impact will vary from country to country, it will most likely increase poverty and inequalities within the European Union. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, as well as the intermediate climate and energy targets for 2030, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth. In order to ensure that no one is left behind, special attention should be given to the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the most vulnerable segments of the population, which can trigger worsening inequality. The Facility shall contribute to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with Article 8 TFEU. Gender equality objectives and the economic independence of women shall be ensured in all dimensions and in all stages of the preparation, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of programmes financed under the Recovery and Resilience Facility in a timely and consistent manner.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion for a more harmonious development across Member States. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis which can strengthen citizens’ trust in European institutions, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis,
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis,
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation, boosting investments in key sectors and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and conservation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of countercyclical reforms and investments as set out in recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective should be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified
Amendment 5 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to tackle and respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long- term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis on health care sector and overall economy will
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green, sustainable and digital transitions. The measures should
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned. That maximum contribution should be calculated on the basis of the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the relative unemployment rate of each Member State, in particular the percentage of young people neither in employment nor in education or training (NEET), the territorial inequalities within Member States and the at-risk-of-poverty rate of each Member State.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned. That maximum contribution should be calculated on the basis of the population, taken into account the depopulation rate, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP and the fall of GDP due to the Covid-19 impact) and the relative unemployment rate of each Member State.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) ‘The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Members. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong and flexible economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long- term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned, while avoiding cuts to cohesion and agricultural funding. That maximum contribution should be calculated on the basis of the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the relative unemployment rate of each Member State.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the Member States, and the content thereof. With a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures, a Member State should submit a recovery and resilience plan at the latest by 30 April, in the form of a separate annex of the National Reform Programme. To ensure a fast implementation, Member States should be able to submit a draft plan
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the Member States, and the content thereof. With a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures, a Member State should submit a recovery and resilience plan at the latest by 30 April, in the form of a separate annex of the National Reform Programme.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the Member States, and the content thereof. With a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures, a Member State should submit a recovery and resilience plan at
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2a) Article 2 and 8 of the Treaty provides that equality between women and men is a value of the Union and that, in all its activities, the Union should aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality between men and women. Gender mainstreaming, including gender budgeting, should therefore be implemented in all policies and regulations of the EU.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’), including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. As part of the goals of the European Semester, structural reforms based on solidarity, integration and social justice are also addressed, with the aim of creating quality employment and growth, ensuring equality of and access to opportunity and social protection, protecting vulnerable groups and improving the living standards of all. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reforms. Those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3)
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should identify the sectors that are badly lagging behind and set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member.
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s economic policy priorities.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member States. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures, including social protection systems ensuring decent living standards for all, helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union. These reforms and investments will also have to take into account the measures necessary to promote public health, an employment market providing quality jobs across the board and focusing on youth employment, and accessible, affordable and quality public services, ensuring decent living standards and social protection for all, as well as high level of lifelong learning.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions, better health care resilience, stronger competitiveness and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial and social welfare systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and the consent given by the stakeholders involved, and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member States. The challenges linked to the demographic and social context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) The Social Welfare Systems guarantee to European societies and citizens the integral services and economic benefits for a decent life, covering the following areas of intervention: Social Security, Healthcare, Education, Housing, Employment, Justice and Social Services for vulnerable groups. They play a key role in achieving social sustainable development, promoting equality and social justice. COVID-19 crisis, the Social Welfare Systems are under an unprecedented situation of stress and pressure, as they were not foreseen to cover the social demand in a context of healthcare and economic emergency. The social welfare systems will need to be strengthened in a way that they can perform and assist the entire population, particularly in situations of crisis or systemic shocks.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) The economic consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak have severely reduced the fiscal room for manoeuvre for many Member States, which undermines their ability to implement important reform and investment priorities. While the European Semester is the EU framework to identify economic reforms and investment priorities, the need for recovery and resilience building, highlighted by COVID19, goes beyond the domain of economic policy and needs to be adequately prioritised in the design and set up of the European Semester. The Economic and Monetary Union governance needs to be adapted, including by overcoming its shortcomings in parliamentary accountability and lack of democratic oversight.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Appropriate guidelines should be set out, as an annex to this Regulation, to serve as a basis for the Commission to assess in a transparent and equitable manner the recovery and resilience plans and to determine the financial contribution in conformity with the objectives and any other relevant requirements laid down in this Regulation. In the interest of transparency and efficiency, a rating system for the assessment of the proposals for recovery and resilience plans should be established to that effect. These guidelines should include a methodology to track the use and impact of EU public funding on climate and the environment and to ensure the Union’s 2030 targets for climate and energy are reached as well as a climate neutral economy is achieved by 2050.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery, especially since even prior to the pandemic, the EU has been suffering from a social investment gap estimated by the European Commission at €142 billion per year across different sectors, with €15 billion shortfall in education and €70 billion in health.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) For the purpose of simplification, the determination of the financial contribution should follow simple criteria with flexible implementation procedures tailored to the needs of the Member States. The financial contribution should be determined on the basis of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State concerned.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies and social progress, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking inclusive growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery. Social sustainability and inclusion must be a cornerstone of this process of building inclusive and resilient societies.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of the investments and reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, allowing constraints flexibility, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential without involving pro-cyclical effects are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the crisis, and to ensure compatibility with the available funding for this instrument, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made available until 31 December 202
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 a (new) (5a) Women have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis, forming the majority of healthcare workers across the EU, and balancing unpaid care work with their employment responsibilities, made increasingly difficult for single parents which women form 85% of. Investment in robust care infrastructure is essential in order to ensure equality between women and men, women’s economic empowerment, build resilient societies, combat precarious conditions in a female dominated sector, boost job creation, prevent poverty and social exclusion, and has a positive effect on GDP as it allows more women to take part in paid work.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6)
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, and efforts to combat fuel poverty, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the econom
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action. The Commission should assess the reasoned request and take a new decision within
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create and maintain jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. To ensure predictability, it should be possible for Member States to submit requests for payments on a biannual basis. Payments should be made in instalments and be based on a positive assessment by the Commission of the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State. Suspension and cancellation of the financial contribution should be possible when the recovery and resilience plan has not been implemented in a satisfactory manner by the Member State. Appropriate contradictory procedures should be established to ensure that the decision by the Commission in relation to suspension, cancellation and recovery of amounts paid respects the right of Member States to provide observations. The Commission shall communicate to the European Parliament and the Council its decision to suspend or cancel financial contributions to a Member State. For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plan. Such reports prepared by the Member States concerned should be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which should be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing, and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create quality jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32)
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide for a mechanism, that allows the distribution of direct financial support from the EU-level to Member States through an innovative tool, which governs the distribution of funds to support European priorities and provides for accountability, transparency, and democratic oversight with regards to the implementation of the agreed national reform and investment plans. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) The Facility will work in synergy and complementarity with the InvestEU, allowing Member States to allocate in the Recovery and Resilience Plan an amount to be delivered through InvestEU to support the solvency of companies established in the Member States and preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities thereof.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute with at least 50% of its resources to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Furthermore, given that the Agenda 2030 requires a holistic and cross-sector policy approach to ensure that economic, social and environmental challenges are addressed altogether, the social dimension of sustainability needs to be equally prioritised in the framework of the Facility and all policies should have people’s well-being at core.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law- Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37)
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11a) Reflecting on the European Pillar of Social Rights as Europe’s social strategy to make sure that the transitions of climate-neutrality, digitalisation and demographic change, as well as the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, are socially fair and just, the Facility established by this regulation will contribute to the implementation of its 20 principles and to the achievement of social progress targets and milestones.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 a (new) (39 a) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union’s budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding, while the protection of final beneficiaries is crucial to enable public investments and reforms to make them more resilient, and better prepared for the future. Local and regional authorities, civil society organisations, NGOs or SMEs cannot lose their funding as a consequence of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States. If necessary, the European Commission should, on agreement with the European Parliament and the Council, temporarily, directly - or indirectly- manage funds with recipients without the involvement of national governments violating the rule of law.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 , Council Regulation
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 a (new) (12a) The scope of application of the Facility should refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, entrepreneurship, resilience, productivity, stability of the financial systems, culture, education and skills, children and youth policies, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, public healthcare systems, policies in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights - such as social protection- high-quality jobs and investment, gender equality, the integration of people with disabilities, social dialogue and strengthening democratic systems, including efficient and independent judicial systems as well as media pluralism and media freedom.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9515 ,Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/9616 and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the Union are to
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions, the power
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 3. ‘European Semester of economic policy coordination’ (hereinafter ‘European Semester’) means the process set out by Article 2-a of Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 199720 . For the purpose of this regulation, it shall be complemented by the involvement of regions, cities and municipalities. _________________ 20Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 of 7 July 1997 on the strengthening of the surveillance of budgetary positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies (OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 1).
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion and to contribute to the objectives of Union policies, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the European Pillar of Social Rights. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be t
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Amendment 1000 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (cc) a detailed explanation of how the measures contribute to the achievement of the climate and environment objectives of the EU, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of EU climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with the Regulation XXXX/XX (European Climate Law), including information on how:
Amendment 1001 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (cc) a detailed explanation of how the measures are expected to ensure that at least 40 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and 10%biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1);
Amendment 1002 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (cc) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the climate and environmental objectives of the EU, in particular the achievement of the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 1003 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (cc) an explanation of how the measures of the plan respect good governance principles and how funds are safeguarded against possible corruption and illegitimate use;
Amendment 1004 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (cc) the measures will contribute to achieving horizontal 10% biodiversity spending target;
Amendment 1005 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (cc) a summary of the consultations with stakeholders, as referred to in Article 14(5);
Amendment 1006 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (cc) a gender impact assessment that shall inform the measures included in the plan;
Amendment 1007 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c d (new) (cd) a detailed explanation of how the measures are expected to ensure that at least 37 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(2a) and a demonstration of how they significantly decrease the national climate friendly investment gap;
Amendment 1008 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c d (new) (cd) a justification of the absence conflict of interest with relation to the implementation of the EU budget for all public investments measures contained in the plan;
Amendment 1009 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c d (new) (cd) the measures respect the “do no significant harm” based on the guidelines provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 3;
Amendment 1010 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c d (new) Amendment 1011 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c e (new) (ce) the measures will contribute to achieving the 10 % biodiversity spending target;
Amendment 1012 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c f (new) (cf) the measures respect the Do No Significant Harm principle based on the guidelines provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 3;
Amendment 1013 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of
Amendment 1014 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged science-based and time- bound milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of four years, and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years;
Amendment 1015 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged clear milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the growth enhancing reforms over a maximum period of four years, and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years;
Amendment 1016 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over
Amendment 1017 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of
Amendment 1018 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of f
Amendment 1019 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) the envisaged investment projects,
Amendment 1020 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) the envisaged investment projects, and the related investment period, as well as the evaluation mechanism referred to in Article 23;
Amendment 1021 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) the envisaged sustainable investment projects, and the related investment period;
Amendment 1022 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) the estimated total cost of the
Amendment 1023 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) the estimated total cost of the
Amendment 1024 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) the estimated total cost of the reforms and investments covered by the
Amendment 1025 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) the estimated total cost of the reforms and investments covered by the recovery and resilience plan submitted (also referred as ‘estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan’) backed up by appropriate justification and how it is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment, including their independently assessed probability of failure;
Amendment 1026 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) the estimated total cost of the reform
Amendment 1027 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) the estimated total cost of the reforms and investments covered by the recovery and resilience plan submitted (also referred as ‘estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan’) backed up by appropriate justification
Amendment 1028 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (fa) the share of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan referred to in point (f) allocated to sustainable economic activities as defined under Regulation (EU) 2020/852,differentiated per environmental objective;
Amendment 1029 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (fa) a justification of how the recovery and resilience plan meets the minimum allocation requirements set out in Article 4a;
Amendment 1030 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point g (g)
Amendment 1031 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (ga) an explanation of how the planned reforms and investments addresses challenges to good and effective public administration and capacity gaps through capacity building;
Amendment 1032 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point h (h) the accompanying measures that may be needed in particular to mitigate the negative environmental, economic and social impacts identified and the contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 1033 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point h (h) the accompanying measures that may be needed, amongst other issues the reduction of national bureaucracies and increase of public private partnerships;
Amendment 1034 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point h (h) the accompanying measures that may be needed including a timetable of all accompanying policy actions;
Amendment 1035 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i a (new) (ia) a summary of the consultations held with the local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and how the inputs of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders were taken into account and, if the stakeholders wish so, their opinions will be attached to the National Reform Programmes or, when appropriate, to the national recovery and resilience plans and the details, including the relevant milestones and targets, of the consultations and dialogues planned in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 1036 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i a (new) (ia) Information on how the municipalities, local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, including youth organisations, have been consulted, how their opinion was taken into account, and if the consulted actors wish so, provision of their written contribution;
Amendment 1037 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i a (new) (ia) a summary of the hearings held with local authorities, social partners and representatives of social movements when elaborating the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 1038 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point i a (new) (ia) a justification of how the reform commitments represent a comprehensive reform package;
Amendment 1039 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j (j) the arrangements for the effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State concerned, including the proposed time- bound and science-based milestones and targets, and the
Amendment 1040 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j (j) the arrangements for the effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State concerned, including the proposed qualitative and quantitative milestones and targets, and the related indicators, including how the plan improve the country-based performance under the Social Scoreboard;
Amendment 1041 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j (j) the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State concerned, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators;
Amendment 1042 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j (j) the arrangements for the effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State
Amendment 1043 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new) (ja) the arrangements taken by the Member State to protect the EU financial interests, including measures for the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of sanctions; Member States shall make use of IT-tools put at their disposal by the Commission;.
Amendment 1044 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k (k) where appropriate, the request for loan support and
Amendment 1045 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k (k) where appropriate, the request for loan support and the additional clear milestones as referred to in Article 12(2) and (3) and the elements thereof
Amendment 1046 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new) (ka) an explanation of the Member State's plans, systems and concrete measures to prevent, detect and correct conflicts of interest, corruption and fraud when using the funds as derived from this Facility, including those aiming to avoid double funding from other EU programmes;
Amendment 1047 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new) (ka) information about how the recovery and resilience plan will contribute to sound fiscal policies in the medium and long term, in particular if the recovery and resilience facility encompasses a grant component;
Amendment 1048 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new) (ka) the commitment to fully cooperate with the European Public Prosecutor's Office;
Amendment 1049 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k b (new) (kb) information in relation to the question of how the recovery and resilience plan generates European added value;
Amendment 1050 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k b (new) (kb) a justification of how the recovery and resilience plan is expected to generate European added value;
Amendment 1051 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k c (new) (kc) a justification of how the recovery and resilience plan will not substitute recurring national budgetary expenditure;
Amendment 1052 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k d (new) (kd) a justification of how the recovery and resilience plan is consistent with the principles EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025;
Amendment 1053 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Before adopting the recovery and resilience plan, Member States shall, where relevant, involve national and regional parliaments and conduct stakeholder consultation, including economic and social partners, representatives of the civil society, experts, research institutions, employers, trade unions, and community-based organisations, in accordance with Article [6] of Regulation (EU) …/... [new CPR].
Amendment 1054 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. assurance that financial assistance should only be provided to undertakings that respect the applicable collective agreements and refrain from making share buybacks, paying dividends to shareholders or distributing excessive bonuses for a period until 31 December 2022 so as to ensure funds go e.g. towards job maintenance rather than rewards to shareholders;
Amendment 1055 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. At the latest by 15 October, Member States may submit an update of their annual recovery and resilience plans, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.
Amendment 1056 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. recipient undertakings should certify that they are not involved in any reportable tax arrangements under the Directive 2018/822 in relation to cross- border arrangements;
Amendment 1057 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 Amendment 1058 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States may request the Commission to organise an exchange of good practices in order to allow the requesting Member States to benefit from the experience of other Member States. Technical support shall fully respect national rules and practices concerning collective bargaining. This support cannot undermine the role of social partners or threaten the autonomy of collective bargaining. Member States may also request technical support under the Technical Support Instrument in accordance with the
Amendment 1059 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States may request the Commission to organise an exchange of good practices in order to allow the requesting Member States to benefit from the experience of other Member States. Member States may also request technical support under the Technical Support Instrument in accordance with the regulation thereof. Technical support full respects national rules and practices concerning collective bargaining. Technical support activities cannot undermine the role of social partners or threaten the autonomy of collective bargaining.
Amendment 1060 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States may request the Commission to
Amendment 1061 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. In the preparation of proposals for their recovery and resilience plan, Member States may request the Commission to organise an exchange of good practices in order to avoid additional administrative burdens to Member States and allow the requesting Member States to benefit from the experience of other Member States. Member States may also request technical support under the Technical Support Instrument in accordance with the regulation thereof.
Amendment 1062 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. In order to ensure greater transparency and accountability, the competent committees of the European Parliament may invite Member States' representatives, responsible for the recovery and resilience plan, to appear before the committees to present the recovery and resilience plan. Relevant information shall be made available by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council simultaneously and on equal terms. The Commission shall make available through a public online platform the draft and final versions of the national recovery and resilience plans, any recommendations it makes to improve those plans before approval as well as a detailed summary of the assessments referred to in paragraph 16 and the detailed ratings given to the submitted plans.
Amendment 1063 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Each Member State shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities, civil society, environmental partners, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non-discrimination. Member State shall involve those partners in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Recovery and Resilience . The organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/201438.
Amendment 1064 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. In order to ensure greater transparency and accountability, the competent committee of the European Parliament may invite Member States representatives responsible of the Recovery and Resilience Plans and, where appropriate, Independent Fiscal Institutions to appear before the committee to present the recovery and resilience plan. Relevant information shall be given priority, shall be made available by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council simultaneously and on equal terms.
Amendment 1065 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Recovery and resilience plans shall be prepared with the proper involvement of stakeholders, as municipalities, local and urban authorities (including national and regional capitals and/or the 10 biggest cities of the given Member State), regional governments, NGOs and CSOs as well as trade unions and the representatives of the economic sector, in accordance with the principle of partnership.
Amendment 1066 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Member States should ensure the principle of partnership in the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Citation 5 a (new) Having regard to Opinion No 6/2020 of the European Court of Auditors,
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In accordance with Articles 120 and 121 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ('the Treaty'), Member States are required to conduct their economic policies with a view to contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the Union and in the context of the broad guidelines that the Council formulates. Under Article 148 of the Treaty Member States shall implement employment policies that take into account the guidelines for employment. The coordination of the economic policies of
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that, in order to strengthen its economic, social and territorial cohesion, the Union shall aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, and that particular attention shall be paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps. Article 175 of the Treaty provides, inter alia, that Member States should coordinate their economic policies in such a way as to attain the objectives on economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 174.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2a) Article 2 and 8 of the Treaty provides that, in all its activities, the Union shall aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality between men and women. Gender mainstreaming, including gender budgeting, should therefore be implemented in all policies and regulations of the EU.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2a) Article 2 and 8 of the Treaty provides that, in all its activities, the Union shall aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality between men and women. Gender mainstreaming, including gender budgeting, should therefore be implemented in all policies and regulations of the EU.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2a) Deeply regrets the Council conclusion of 21 July 2020 that significantly cut funding directed to recovery and resilience through EU programmes and financing instruments from the Recovery and Resilience package.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) At Union level, the European Semester of
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’),
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’), including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the objectives of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, is the framework to identify national
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’), including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. As part of the goals of the European Semester, structural reforms based on solidarity, integration and social justice are also addressed, with the aim of creating quality employment and growth, ensuring equality of and access to opportunity and social protection, protecting vulnerable groups and improving the living standards of all. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reforms. Those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’)
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’), including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reforms. Those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 is a major symmetric shock to the global and Union economy with major asymmetric social and economic impact across Member States and regions and has changed the economic and social outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent, efficient and coordinated response
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context, social inclusion and social cohesion have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. Moreover, they have shown that cuts in public spending on education, culture and healthcare are counterproductive to a swift recovery and to build resilient economies and societies. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies and public services of general interest. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and public services of general interest and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and social life back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound, environmentally sustainable and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the strengthening of the environmental resilience of their economies. Reforms and investments to build on environmentally sustainable recovery address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, posed a risk of significant distortions to the internal market by the asymmetric national responses, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member States. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The national and regional lockdown measures following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member States. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing s
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The structural challenges linked to the demographic context with asymmetrical consequences for Member States have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable and cohesive recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial and social welfare systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has also showed its important gender impact on the societies reflecting various inequalities between women and men. With the majority of the EU’s care and other essential service workers being female, not only has the disproportionate burden of the crisis that fell on women became evident, but so has the degree of horizontal and vertical labour market segregation, exacerbated by the lack of child and elderly care services and infrastructures. Furthermore, the spike in gender-based violence during the confinement across the EU has showed a worrying lack of protection and support measures for women who are victims or at risk of domestic violence. This instrument should assist the Member States in supporting and developing initiatives directed at women’s access to entrepreneurship, microfinancing and STEM, also advancing employment opportunities -especially in the digital and green economy priority sectors- ensuring discrimination-free employment initiatives. Special attention should be paid to tackling labour market segregation, with measures aiming at closing the gender employment, pay and pension gap. The Member States should also use the programme for putting in place and strengthening initiatives to promote and improve work-life balance, with specific focus on care infrastructure and services. The infrastructure and services such as shelters and support for the victim of violence will also be important on the path to crisis recovery.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) The economic consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak have severely reduced the fiscal room for manoeuvre for many Member States, which undermines their ability to implement important reform and investment priorities. While the European Semester is the EU framework to identify economic reforms and investment priorities, the need for recovery and resilience building, highlighted by COVID 19, goes beyond the domain of economic policy and needs to be adequately prioritised in the design and set up of the European Semester. The Economic and Monetary Union governance needs to be adapted, including by overcoming its shortcomings in parliamentary accountability and lack of democratic oversight.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) Considering that the cultural and creative sectors and industries have been hit particularly hard by the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic due to, amongst other things, the closure of cinemas, theatres and other cultural venues, the sudden stop of ticket sales and low advertisement sales, the Union and its Member States should earmark at least 2% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for the support of these sectors, which are of utmost importance for the economies, social cohesion, tourism and recreation.
Amendment 1519 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 – introductory part This annex sets out the methodology for calculating the maximum financial contribution available for each Member State in accordance with Article 10. The method takes into account:
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to mitigate its effects on the economies have had disastrous consequences for the social life in all Member States. Education, cultural activities, tourism and recreation came almost to a standstill. The Union and its Member States should therefore also invest in the recovery and resilience of these sectors and policy areas.
Amendment 1520 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 – indent 3 — The change in the average unemployment rate o
Amendment 1521 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new) — The loss in real GDP observed over 2020 and by the cumulative loss in real GDP observed over the period 2020- 2021.
Amendment 1522 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new) — The cumulative drop in real GDP over the period from 2020 to 2021, namely real GDP change by 2021 as compared to 2019.
Amendment 1523 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 2 a (new) Commitment and progress towards sustainable transition in line with the EU Taxonomy.
Amendment 1524 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 4 Amendment 1525 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 4 – introductory part Amendment 1526 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – subparagraph 4 – subparagraph 15 a (new) For 2023 and 2024, the maximum financial contribution of a Member State under the Facility (MFCi) is defined as follows: MFCi(2023-2024) = betai × [ 0,4(FS) + uncommitted amount (2021-2022) ]
Amendment 1527 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – subparagraph 4 – subparagraph 15 b (new) Amendment 1528 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – subparagraph 4 – subparagraph 15 c (new) The allocation key for the period from 2023 to 2024 shall be calculated by 30 June 2022 based on the Eurostat data.
Amendment 1529 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 1 The purpose of these assessment guidelines is to serve together with this Regulation as a basis for the Commission to assess - in a transparent and equitable manner - the proposals for recovery
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 b (new) (4b) Considering that the cultural and creative sectors have been hit particularly hard by the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic due to, amongst other things, the closure of cinemas, theatres and other cultural venues, the sudden stop of ticket sales and low advertisement sales, the Union and its Member States should earmark at least 2% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for the support of these sectors, which are of utmost importance for the economies, social cohesion, tourism and recreation.
Amendment 1530 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) provide further details on the assessment criteria and provide for
Amendment 1531 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) define the link between the assessment to be made by the Commission under the assessment criteria and the determination of the financial contribution to be set out in the
Amendment 1532 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3 The guidelines are a tool to facilitate assessment by the Commission of the proposals for recovery and resilience plans as submitted by Member States, and to ensure that the recovery and resilience plans support reforms and public investment that are relevant
Amendment 1533 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3 The guidelines are a tool to facilitate assessment by the Commission of the proposals for recovery and resilience plans as submitted by Member States, and to ensure that the recovery and resilience plans support sustainable transition reforms and public investment that are relevant and display high added value, while ensuring equal treatment among the Member States.
Amendment 1534 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 1 a (new) Amendment 1535 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In accordance with Article 16(3), the Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plans, and its contribution to the green, care and digital transitions and the promotion of gender equality, and for that purpose, it shall take into account the following criteria:
Amendment 1536 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In accordance with Article
Amendment 1537 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In accordance with Article 16(3), the Commission shall assess the
Amendment 1538 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In accordance with Article
Amendment 1539 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new) (-a) Relevance to European policy priorities: Whether the recovery and resilience plan complies with the minimum allocation to European priority policy areas referred to in Article 14(1a);
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 c (new) (4c) The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore that our educational systems are not as resilient as they should be. The pandemic has probably caused the most severe disruption to the world’s education and training systems in history, with many pupils and students in the Union having no or little access to remote learning due to a lack of digital equipment, infrastructure and competences, but also due to their vulnerable social status. This situation is threatening a loss of learning for an entire generation of pupils and students, likely to decrease future income levels of the affected generation and to negatively impact labour productivity, growth and competitiveness levels for the Union as a whole. The Union and its Member States should therefore allocate 10% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for investments in quality and inclusive education and training, educational infrastructure, online and offline, skills and competences.
Amendment 1540 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point -a a (new) (-aa) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the sustainable growth potential, creates high quality jobs, and increases the economic, social and institutional resilience of the Member State concerned, while fostering gender- balanced policy implementation to mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhanced economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 1541 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point -a b (new) (-ab) whether the plan is consistent with a pathway to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the Union climate and environment objectives, and in particular whether at least 40% of the estimated total cost of all the recovery and resilience plans is allocated to activities substantially contributing to climate change mitigation or adaptation pursuant to Articles 10 and 11 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and at least 10% of the estimated total cost of all the recovery and resilience plans is be allocated to activities substantially contributing to any of the other environmental objectives under that Regulation;
Amendment 1542 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point -a c (new) (-ac) whether the justification provided by the Member States on the basis of the methodology referred to in Article 14(1c) to demonstrate that all reforms and investments envisaged in the recovery and resilience plan comply with the 'do no significant harm' principle and the minimum safeguards requirements, whether the plan avoids potential carbon lock-in effects and does not support economic activities referred to in Article 14(1d) and whether the estimation of the costs of the recovery and resilience plan allocated to environmental objectives is credible and meets the requirements of Article 14(1c);
Amendment 1543 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point -a d (new) (-ad) whether the gender equality plan included in the recovery and resilience plan effectively addresses the impact of gender issues emerging in the crisis and ensures gender equality, in particular in the area of employment, equal pay and access to finance;
Amendment 1544 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 1545 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 1546 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) Effectiveness: whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 1547 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, in relation to the economic, employment and social impact of the pandemic, addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 1548 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 1549 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms and investments contributing to
Amendment 1550 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) Effectiveness: whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned;
Amendment 1551 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 1552 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 1553 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the
Amendment 1554 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan
Amendment 1555 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green, care and
Amendment 1556 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the promotion of gender equality and the principle of gender mainstreaming and the elimination of gender discrimination or to addressing the challenges resulting from it, specifically measures which address the gender pay gap, adequate family leave and flexible working arrangements, provision of accessible and affordable child and long-term care, and increased labour market participation of women, including through ensuring equal opportunities and career progression;
Amendment 1557 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 1558 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c Amendment 1559 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of environmental, social and economic resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment
Amendment 1560 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) whether the recovery and resilience plan is linked to reforms undertaken or planned under the Structural Reforms Support Program or Technical Support Instrument and expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned;
Amendment 1561 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) whether the gender equality plan included in the recovery and resilience plan is in line with the objectives set out in the Gender Equality Strategy and effectively addresses the impact of the crisis on gender equality, in particular in the area of employment, equal pay and access to finance, as well as whether it includes measures to prevent and combat gender-based violence and sexual harassment;
Amendment 1562 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them.
Amendment 1563 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d Amendment 1564 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to address the most recent strategic orientations discussed by the European Parliament and the Council on the reforms and public investments that effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, ensure the well- functioning of the single market, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1565 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the sustainable growth potential,
Amendment 1566 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis in the regions and territories with the highest unemployment rate within Member States, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1567 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, gender equality and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1568 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) whether the climate and biodiversity assessment was correctly performed for each measure in the recovery and resilience plan and whether each measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State do not case harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of that Regulation;
Amendment 1569 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) whether the plan contains measures that effectively address deficiencies as regards the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU;
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking
Amendment 1570 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e Amendment 1571 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) Efficiency: whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
Amendment 1572 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) Efficiency: whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
Amendment 1573 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new) Amendment 1574 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new) (eb) whether the recovery and resilience plan provides sufficient assurances that it is consistent with the Financial Regulation rules on conflict of interest with relation to the implementation of the EU budget;
Amendment 1575 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new) (ec) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective and efficient implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators;
Amendment 1576 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f Amendment 1577 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f Amendment 1578 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f (f) Coherence: whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public
Amendment 1579 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (fa) Relevance: whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms and investments contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience and sustainability of domestic economies and societies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking sustainable growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a fair, inclusive and sustainable path and support the process of upward economic
Amendment 1580 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g Amendment 1581 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g Amendment 1582 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g (g) whether the
Amendment 1583 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g (g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, time-bound and science-based milestones and targets, and the
Amendment 1584 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (ga) whether the consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation to the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan ensure that the local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 1585 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (ga) whether the obligation for the involvement of the stakeholders in the process of the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans according to Article 15(5) of this Regulation was completely fulfilled in line with the principle of partnership.
Amendment 1586 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (ga) whether the recovery and resilience plan contributes to key infrastructure development, especially in Member States where GDP/capita is below the EU average and the level of public debt is sustainable.
Amendment 1587 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (ga) Coherence: whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions;
Amendment 1588 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new) (gb) whether the reform commitments represent a comprehensive reform package;
Amendment 1589 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 a (new) Effectiveness: (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned; (b) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to the scope and objectives set out in Articles 3 and 4; (c) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible, and commensurate with the expected impact on the economy and employment; (d) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a
Amendment 1590 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 b (new) Efficiency: (a) whether the justification provided by Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible, and proportionate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
Amendment 1591 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 c (new) Relevance: (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to generate European added value; (b) whether the recovery and resilience plan is consistent with challenges identified in the latest country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the context of the European Semester; (c) whether the recovery and resilience plan is compatible with the six pillars set out in Article 3; (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Member States, in particular the Paris Agreement, the UN SDGs, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 1592 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 d (new) Coherence: (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and investment projects that represent coherent actions; (b) whether at least 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contributes to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1); (c) whether the consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, ensure that the local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 1593 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 2 As a result of the assessment process, the Commission shall give ratings to the recovery and resilience plans submitted by the Member States, under each of the assessment criteria referred to in Article 16(3), in order to assess the
Amendment 1594 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 2 As a result of the assessment process, the Commission shall give ratings to the recovery and resilience plans submitted by the Member States, under each of the assessment criteria referred to in Article 16(3), in order to assess the
Amendment 1595 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 Amendment 1596 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 Amendment 1597 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – introductory part 2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, in relation to the economic, employment and social impact of the pandemic, addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester.
Amendment 1598 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – introductory part 2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 1599 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – introductory part 2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms and investments decided by Member States contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
Amendment 1600 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – introductory part 2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to
Amendment 1601 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, in
Amendment 1602 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to
Amendment 1603 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, including fiscal and environmental aspects, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester addressed to the Member States concerned,
Amendment 1604 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, including fiscal aspects, or in other relevant documents
Amendment 1605 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the European Semester, namely, the relevant country-specific recommendations
Amendment 1606 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations
Amendment 1607 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — these challenges are considered as significant to boost the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, with due consideration of the regional and territorial disparities within Member States,
Amendment 1608 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — these challenges are considered as significant to boost the sustainable and gender-balanced growth potential of
Amendment 1609 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to promote social cohesion and to achieve a high degree of
Amendment 1610 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address most of the challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester, and the plan represents an adequate response to the economic and social situation of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1611 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents
Amendment 1612 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 A – The recovery and resilience plan
Amendment 1613 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7 B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the
Amendment 1614 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7 B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to
Amendment 1615 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7 B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents
Amendment 1616 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7 B – The recovery and resilience plan con
Amendment 1617 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8 C – The recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the
Amendment 1618 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8 C – The recovery and resilience plan
Amendment 1619 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8 C – The recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable, fair and inclusive path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
Amendment 1620 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8 C – The recovery and resilience plan does not con
Amendment 1621 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 a (new) Amendment 1622 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 Amendment 1623 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 Amendment 1624 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part 2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the
Amendment 1625 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part 2.2 The plan
Amendment 1626 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part 2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green, care and
Amendment 1627 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the green transition by establishing climate- and environmentally-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the
Amendment 1628 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objective of a climate-neutral Europe by 20
Amendment 1629 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 a (new) - or the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the transformation towards a care economy;
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the
Amendment 1630 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 1631 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part Amendment 1632 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part Amendment 1633 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part Amendment 1634 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 — the
Amendment 1635 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green, care and/or
Amendment 1636 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 a (new) The Commission shall assess whether the measures proposed by the plan are likely to reach the target set out in Article 4, and whether the plan is consistent with Article 3 on the scope. If not, the Commission shall reject the plan.
Amendment 1637 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 a (new) Amendment 1638 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 a (new) Amendment 1639 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 a (new) Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of growth enhancing reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
Amendment 1640 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.3 Amendment 1641 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.3 – introductory part 2.3 The recovery and resilience plan is linked to reforms undertaken or planned under the Structural Reforms Support Program or Technical Support Instrument and expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned
Amendment 1642 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The Commission building also on the experience and expertise acquired through the Structural Reforms Support Program and Technical Support Instrument shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion:
Amendment 1643 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the implementation of the
Amendment 1644 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to
Amendment 1645 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.3 a (new) Amendment 1646 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.3 a (new) 2.3a The gender equality plan included in the recovery and resilience plan effectively addresses the impact of the crisis on gender equality, in particular in the area of employment, equal payment and access to finance, and includes measures to prevent and combat gender- based violence and sexual harassment; The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope - the implementation of the gender equality plan, developed in consultation with women's civil society organisations, included in the recovery and resilience plan is expected to significantly contribute to address the impact of the crisis on gender equality; and - the implementation of the gender equality plan included in the recovery and resilience plan is expected to significantly contribute to create jobs for women; and - the implementation of the gender equality plan included in the recovery and resilience plan is expected to reduce the gender pay gap and - the implementation of the gender equality plan included in the recovery and resilience plan is expected to significantly contribute to facilitate access to credit for women enterpreneurs; and - the implementation of the gender equality plan included in the recovery and resilience plan is expected to significantly contribute to prevent and combat gender- based violence and sexual harassment. Rating A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address the impact of the crisis on gender equality. B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address the impact of the crisis on gender equality. C – The recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address the impact of the crisis on gender equality.
Amendment 1647 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.3 b (new) Amendment 1648 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 Amendment 1649 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – introductory part 2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the sustainable growth potential,
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a
Amendment 1650 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – introductory part 2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis in the regions and territories with the highest unemployment rate within Member States, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1651 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – introductory part 2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, long-term competitiveness and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to
Amendment 1652 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – introductory part 2.4 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, gender equality and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1653 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the green growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, stimulating job creation, ensuring sustainable transition and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment
Amendment 1654 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the sustainable growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, stimulating high quality and gender-balanced job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment.
Amendment 1655 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, in particular SMEs, stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment.
Amendment 1656 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the Member States and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the Member State concerned, stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis, while
Amendment 1657 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan is aimed at reducing the vulnerability of the economy of the Member State to shocks, including those related to the adverse impacts of climate change or to any other environmental hazards;
Amendment 1658 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan is aimed at reducing the vulnerability of the economy of the Member State to shocks and environmental degradation,
Amendment 1659 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of
Amendment 1660 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – indent 1 — the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion and sustainable transition
Amendment 1661 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new) and — the plan facilitates and promotes decentralized and bottom-up design and submission of projects by territorial entities including cities and municipalities, and in particular, whether the plan explicitly allows cities and municipalities to bid for a combination of grants, loans to bring their existing activities in line with the objectives referred to in Article 4 of this Regulation. and — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that are expected to lead to improvements in terms of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights as measured by the Social Scoreboard
Amendment 1662 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 A – High expected impact on sustainable growth potential and economic
Amendment 1663 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7 B – Medium expected impact on sustainable growth potential and economic
Amendment 1664 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8 C – Low expected impact on sustainable growth potential and economic
Amendment 1665 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 a (new) 2.4a Each measure in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State is expected to not case harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of that Regulation; Scope — the climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines was correctly performed for each measures in the recovery and resilience plan And — each measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State do not case harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 the same Regulation Rating A – The climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines was correctly performed for each measures in the recovery and resilience plan and all measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State are not expected to cause significant harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of the same Regulation B – The climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines was correctly performed for each measures in the recovery and resilience plan but one or several measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State are expected to cause minor harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of the same Regulation and the accompanying measures in the recovery and resilience plans are expected significantly mitigate the impacts; C – The climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines was not correctly performed for the measures in the recovery and resilience plan or measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State are expected to cause significant harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of the same Regulation;
Amendment 1666 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 a (new) Amendment 1667 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.4 b (new) 2.4b The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthening the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU Scope The measures foreseen in the plan are expected to address effectively deficiencies as regards the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU; and the measures in the plan are expected to effectively and indiscriminately support non-profit civil society organisations and non-profit organizations, independent media and municipalities, regions or other subnational authorities in the Member State Rating A – The recovery and resilience plan effectively contributes to strengthening the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU B – The recovery and resilience plan partially effectively contributes to strengthening the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU C – The recovery and resilience plan does not effectively contribute to strengthening the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU
Amendment 1668 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.5 Amendment 1669 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.6 Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of reforms
Amendment 1670 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.6 a (new) 2.6a. Reform commitments represent a comprehensive reform package;
Amendment 1671 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.6 b (new) 2.6b. The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope - the proposal for reform commitments is aimed at addressing a set of interrelated challenges for the Member State (coverage); and - the proposal for reform commitments is aimed at addressing challenges that are crucial for the functioning of the economy of the Member State(relevance); Rating A – Coverage and relevance are high: reform commitments aim at addressing several challenges raised in the country specific recommendations B – Coverage and relevance are medium: reform commitments aim at addressing several challenges raised in relevant European Semester documents officially adopted by the Commission C – Coverage and relevance are low: none of the above
Amendment 1672 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 Amendment 1673 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 – introductory part 2.7 The arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure effective monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators
Amendment 1674 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — a structure is tasked within the Member State with: (i) the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan; (ii) the monitoring of progress on time-bound and science-based milestones and targets; and (iii) the audited reporting;
Amendment 1675 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 a (new) — and — that this structure insures an active role for Independent Fiscal Institutions, ensuring they are appropriately funded and staffed; and — that this structure, with regard to investment projects, includes an independent panel of experts with sufficient funding tasked with evaluating each project’s efficiency, efficacy, suitability and adequacy to the corresponding recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 1676 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 — the proposed milestones and targets are clear and
Amendment 1677 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 a (new) 2.7a The consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan ensure that the local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan; The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: Scope — The consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan are expected to ensure that the local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan; And — The consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan are expected to ensure that the local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan. Rating A – To a high extent for both preparation and implementation; B – To a medium extent for both preparation and implementation; C – To a low extent for preparation or implementation.
Amendment 1678 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 a (new) 2.7a The recovery and resilience plan was prepared with proper involvement of the stakeholders including municipalities, local and urban authorities, regional governments, NGOs and CSOs as well as trade unions and the representatives of the economic sector, in accordance with the principle of partnership. The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: — the Member State opened a dialogue with the stakeholders in the process of the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans, organised channels were setup to gather and to analyse stakeholder opinions; proper fora were held with the participation of stakeholders to exchange views on the recovery and resilience plans; — the Member State examined, evaluated and took into consideration proposals made by the stakeholders and rejection of Scope Rating A – To a high extent B – To a medium extent C – To a low extent
Amendment 1679 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new) Table 1 Criteria Scope Rating Effectiveness The recovery and A – To a large extent resilience plan is expected to have a lasting B – To a moderate extent impact on the Member State concerned; C – To a small extent The recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to the scope and objectives set out in Articles 3 and 4; The justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible, and commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; The arrangements A – Adequate proposed by the Member arrangements for States concerned are effective implementation expected to ensure an effective implementation B – Minimum of the recovery and arrangements for resilience plan, including effective implementation the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, C – Insufficient and the related arrangements for indicators; effective implementation Efficiency The justification provided A – To a large extent by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and B – To a moderate extent resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible, and proportionate to the C – To a small extent expected impact on the economy and employment; Relevance The recovery and A – To a large extent resilience plan is B – To a moderate extent expected to generate European added value; C – To a small extent The recovery and resilience plan is consistent with challenges identified in the latest country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the context of the European Semester; The recovery and resilience plan is compatible with the six pillars set out in Article 3; The plan is expected to effectively contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular the Paris Agreement, the UN SDGs, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights; Coherence The recovery and A – To a large extent resilience plan contains measures for the B – To a moderate extent implementation of reforms and investment projects that represent C – To a small extent coherent actions; At least 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1); The consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, ensure that the local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 a (new) (5a) Women have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis, forming the majority of healthcare workers across the EU, and balancing unpaid care work with their employment responsibilities, made increasingly difficult for single parents in which women form 85% of. Investment in robust care infrastructure is also essential in order to ensure gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, build resilient societies, combat precarious conditions in a female dominated sector, boost job creation, prevent poverty and social exclusion and has a positive effect on GDP as it allows more women to take part in paid work.
Amendment 1680 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part As a result of the assessment process in accordance with Article 16(3), and taking into account the ratings:
Amendment 1681 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part If the final rating for criteria
Amendment 1682 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 Amendment 1683 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — an A for criteria 2.1
Amendment 1684 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 —
Amendment 1685 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — a
Amendment 1686 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 1687 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 1688 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 1689 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 a (new) — a majority of As over Bs and no Cs, or
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 a (new) (5a) Women have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis, forming the majority of healthcare workers across the EU, and balancing unpaid care work with their employment responsibilities, made increasingly difficult for single parents, 85% of which are women. Investment in robust care infrastructure is also essential in order to ensure gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, build resilient societies, combat precarious conditions in a female dominated sector, boost high-quality job creation, prevent poverty and social exclusion and allows more women to take part in paid work.
Amendment 1690 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 1691 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 1692 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 Amendment 1693 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 — a majority of
Amendment 1694 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1 a (new) — all Bs.
Amendment 1695 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part If the final rating for criteria
Amendment 1696 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 Amendment 1697 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — not an A in criteria 2.1, 2.2, 2.2a and 2.
Amendment 1698 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 —
Amendment 1699 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises
Amendment 1700 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 1701 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory and for
Amendment 1702 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 Amendment 1703 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1 Amendment 1704 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 1705 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 1706 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 1707 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – paragraph 2 Indicators shall be
Amendment 1708 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – paragraph 2 – point a (a) number of recovery
Amendment 1709 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – paragraph 2 – point a (a) number of approved recovery and resilience plans
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment, public and private, in this particular situation to speed up the recovery, mitigate the effects of the pandemic on social inclusion and cohesion and strengthen long-
Amendment 1710 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – paragraph 2 – point a (a) number of recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing
Amendment 1711 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – paragraph 2 – point c a (new) (ca) progress towards EU Taxonomy objectives based on time-bound and science-based sustainability indicators, and the verification of the adherence to the Do No Significant Harm principle in all activities financed from the Facility.
Amendment 1712 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – paragraph 2 – point c a (new) (ca) degree of completion of the recovery and resilience plans;
Amendment 1713 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – paragraph 3 The ex-post evaluation referred to in Article 25 shall be undertaken by the Commission also with the purpose of establishing the links between the overall financial support (including, where appropriate, the loan support) from Recovery and Resilience Facility and the implementation of the relevant measures in the Member State concerned with a view to enhancing recovery, resilience, sustainable growth, jobs and cohesion. Where there is a breach of commitments or a lack of progress towards transition reforms, the money should be recovered from the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1714 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III a (new) Amendment 1715 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III a (new) Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, for example by supporting circular economy and industry's transition from non-renewable and fossil- based materials to renewable and environmentally friendly materials and energy, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term sustainable growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term sustainable growth potential
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing, research and innovation, well- functioning internal market, public administration and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long-
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy and circular transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains and phasing out investments and state aid to fossil fuel industries.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, higher-risk activities such as research and innovation, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the economic recovery and strengthen long-
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, promoting rail as the greenest mode of transport, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that sustainable investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long-
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency and security in housing and other key sectors of the econom
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) The lockdown measures during the COVID-19 crisis highlighted the importance of digital transition, but they also exacerbated digital inequality and the problems faced by people with limited access to digital technology or with low digital skills. The post-pandemic recovery must include measures to rectify these problems and to promote digital equality as well as to support open software and hardware solutions and ensure personal data protection. Furthermore, the open digital transition must also be green: the growing demand for electricity, prompted by the growth of the digital sector, must be met in a sustainable manner, based on energy efficiency measures and renewable energy generation.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) As underlined in the 2020 Strategic Foresight report adopted by the Commission on 9 September 2020, resilience refers to the ability not only to withstand and cope with challenges but also to transform societies in a sustainable, fair and democratic manner. The Recovery and Resilience Facility should aim at strengthening the resilience of the EU as a whole and all its Members States towards a sustainable well-being for all.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) In order to safeguard the sustainable character of the investments, it is of crucial importance to make sure funded projects are of European added value and generate appreciable impact in terms of innovation, growth and creation of jobs. Therefore, consumptive expenditures and regular ongoing budgetary expenditures shall not be eligible for funding.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 b (new) (6b) Each measures in the Recovery and Resilience Plans may contribute to more than one of the pillars identified in Article 3.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester, and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivity and resilience of the economy of the Member States, apart from the current monetary policy of the ECB, which financially supports Member States which are reluctant to implement reforms and overspend, through buying up corporate bonds, artificially lower interest rates on government bonds, and increasing Target 2 imbalances.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of sustainable reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester, and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivity and resilience of the economy and public services of the Member States.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester, and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivity, competitiveness and resilience of the economy of the Member States.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 a (new) (7a) Appropriate guidelines should be set out, as an annex to this Regulation, to serve as non-binding guidance to help Member States identify areas of spending eligible under the European priority areas identified in the six pillars structure of the Regulation.
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 a (new) (7a) The European Court of Auditors' Special report 16/2020 on the European Semester calls on the Commission to strengthen the link between the Country Specific Recommendations and the distribution of EU funds.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the Member States. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes. In order to reap the greatest benefits from the Recovery and Resilience Facility and fulfil its goals to the maximum degree, the incentives should be designed in a way to encourage full implementation of the recovery and resilience plan. Therefore, pay-out of the funds should be proportionate to the level of completion of the recovery and resilience plan and the pay-out should only take place after the completion of the relevant milestones has been verified by the Commission.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide fora mechanism, that allows the distribution of direct financial support from the EU-level to Member States through an innovative tool, which governs the distribution of funds by supporting European priority policy areas and provides for accountability, transparency, and democratic oversight with regards to the implementation of investment and reform measures. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the Member States. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of growth enhancing reforms and related sustainable public investments in the Member States. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes. The Facility should be of a temporary character and limited to tackling the adverse effects of the pandemic.
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of sustainable reforms and
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the Member States, which at the same time should foster the mobilisation of private investments. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool which takes into account the precise characteristics of a systemic crisis. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related public investments in the Member States. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide robust direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of reforms and related
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8a) The European Court of Auditors has reflected great concerns in Opinion No. 6/2020 that the scope as well as the objectives of the Facility are rather broad and cover a wide range of policy areas. As a result, not all of these objectives can be addressed to the same extent and achieving some objectives may come at the price of others. In addition, there is neither a quantification of the expected results at EU level nor for the allocation of funds to different objectives, which may potentially reduce the efficiency of the RRF.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8a) The Recovery and Resilience Fund must be financed by new EU own- resources, after approval in the European Parliament and Council by the beginning of 2021. New own-resources must be those outlined in the Council agreement, namely the Carbon Border Tax, the financial transactions tax, the digital tax and the plastic tax. The Recovery and Resilience Fund must not be financed by cuts in future EU budgets.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 b (new) (8b) Whilst the RRF shares some of the objectives of the MFF’s structural funds, it still follows a different purpose and spending logic. The first aims to support broad reform and investment programmes based on progress milestones, the latter offers reimbursement of specific programme- or project-related costs. This may be challenging in practice, as it requires combining different objective and indicator systems and may create a disincentive for Member States to coordinate the two funding streams effectively.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 b (new) (8b) In addition to the approval of new own-resources, the Commission must also start a process of ECB statute, so as to allow it to effectively monetise RRF- related debt.
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions, particularly addressing the challenges identified in the context of the European Semester, and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 a (new) (9a) Measures aimed at fostering the recovery from the social and economic shock of the COVID-19 crisis should be guided by the principles of resilience and ecological and social sustainability. They should also strive to combine the need for urgency with along-term perspective. Measures that were supported by strong scientific evidence and broad political and social agreement should not be weakened or postponed, but should continue to be assigned priority.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In accordance with Regulation
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In accordance with Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein, recovery and resilience measures under the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be carried out to address the unprecedented social and economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [EURI].
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) The Facility should support projects that respect the principle of additionality of Union funding and that generate a genuine European added value. The Facility should not be a substitute for recurring national expenditures and should not run counter to the strategic and economic interests of the Union, and should therefore not finance investment plans of third countries. However, recurrent costs from investments and reforms should be considered in the costing of the Recovery and Resilience Plan if they have direct positive structural benefits and if the negative effect on the government balance is only temporary.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) The Facility should support projects that respect the principle of additionality of Union funding and that generate a genuine European added value. The Facility should not be a substitute for recurring national expenditures, nonetheless a derogation can be foreseen for the Member States that can duly justify the transfers of expenditures in order to attain the European average of national expenditures in the education and research sectors.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) The Facility should not substitute recurring national spending and Member States should maintain at least the same level of its public investment compared to the average level of its public investment in the five previous years. Member States that allow significant reversals of the reforms supported by the Facility should repay the amounts it received for these reforms.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) The Facility will work in synergy and complementarity with InvestEU, allowing Member States to allocate in their recovery and resilience plans an amount to be delivered through InvestEU to support the solvency of companies established in the Member States and the preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities thereof.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) The Recovery and Resilience Facility as part Next Generation EU shall not become a financial burden for the next generations. Therefore, it is crucial that the recovery and resilience plans encourage sound fiscal policies and a swift repayment of the loan component of this instrument.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 b (new) s (10b) In order to meaningfully contribute to the economic recovery, the Facility shall not finance recurring national expenditure and adhere to the general principle of additionality.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute with 50 % of its resources to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute with at least 50% of its resources to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. The method currently used by the Commission focuses on the share of spending allocated to climate objectives, whether or not climate change is a declared objective of expenditure: an approach which differs from the OECD recommendations for monitoring expenditure on development cooperation. The concept of climate spending should therefore be clearly defined.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives and ensuring public acceptance as well as addressing the social and economic aspects of this process.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11)
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal and the objectives of the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11)
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11a) Competitiveness and transparency should be guiding principles for the use of the Recovery and Resilience Facility, as strengthened competitiveness is one of the most important factors for growth. Support to start-ups and SMEs is crucial, as they play a vital role in the green and digital transition and are drivers behind innovative solutions and the development of key technologies needed in the transition to a low-carbon society. In addition, transparency shall ensure the necessary monitoring and safeguarding of the allocated funds.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11a) The proposed link between the high-level EU objectives could be further strengthened in practice through, for example, compulsory common indicators, as suggested by the Court of Auditors. This would reduce the risk of a weak connection between the milestones and targets set in individual Recovery and Resilience Plans (RRPs) and the more general objectives at RRF level or even at EU level.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11a) Reflecting the European Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in particular Goal 5, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to the promotion of gender equality, the principle of gender mainstreaming and the elimination of gender discrimination and inequalities.
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11a) Additional attention should be given to the specificities of islands, insular areas as well as the outermost regions where the geographical and socio- economic characteristics may require a different approach to support the transition process towards climate- neutrality and taking into account the starting position of each Member State.
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11a) As a sector representing more than 25 % of Union CO 2 emissions, investments that support transport decarbonisation should be given priority in line with the existing country-specific recommendations of the European Semester process as well as with national recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11a) The methodology to determine spending on environmental objectives, including on climate and biodiversity actions should be developed using appropriately the criteria established by the EU framework to facilitate sustainable investment (EU taxonomy).
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 b (new) (11b) Reflecting on the European Pillar of Social Rights as Europe’s social strategy to make sure that the transitions of climate-neutrality, digitalisation and demographic change, as well as the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, are socially fair and just, the Facility established by this regulation will contribute to the implementation of its 20 principles and to the achievement of social progress targets and milestones.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 c (new) (11c) At least 30% of the recovery and resilience plans should be dedicated to investments related to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights' objectives. None of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be in contradiction to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 d (new) (11d) At least 2% of the Recovery and Resilience Plans should contribute to the recovery of the cultural and creative sectors according to their specific needs.
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy. However, the new generation of digital technologies should, in accordance with the precautionary principle, be subject to careful attention in order to ensure a sufficiently high level of protection for human health and the environment.
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12)
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy. At the same time, special attention should be paid to protecting workers that may face negative impact due to the transitions.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation, including the promotion of digital education, skills and competences. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation and the development of a knowledge based economy. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation and the response to the demographic challenges. They will
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12)
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green and care transition, but also the digital transformation. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 a (new) (12a) Given that the funding for the Recovery and Resilience Facility, raised through the Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument], is backed by the EU's common budget, it must be ensured that funds are spent according to common European political priorities. To this end at least 75% of the non-repayable part of the national maximum financial contribution allocated to each Member State under the Facility, measured on a total cost basis, shall be committed to reforms and investment following three European priority policy areas of the: -green transformation towards the Union’s climate and environment objectives; -the open digital transformation, including the and digital-skills agenda; -and improving social, economic and institutional resilience. To account for national differences in investments and reform needs, the share to be spent on each of these three priorities shall be flexible, with a minimum share of 20% of spending, measured on a total cost basis, applying to each of the three priorities. To facilitate the efforts to compile national recovery and resilience plans that conform with these European priority areas, a non- binding, indicative guidance of reforms and investments that fall under each priority is included as an Annex to this Regulation.
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 a (new) (12a) The scope of application of the Facility should refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, entrepreneurship, resilience, productivity, stability of the financial systems, culture, education and skills, children and youth policies, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, public healthcare systems, policies in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights - such as social protection - high-quality jobs and investment, gender equality, the integration of people with disabilities, social dialogue and strengthening democratic systems, including efficient and independent judicial systems as well as media pluralism and media freedom.
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 a (new) (12a) It is important that recovery and resilience plans display coherence in their implementation of environmental, social and governance sustainability and are coherent with EU priorities such as the European Green Deal and the European Pillar of Social Rights, and the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 282 #
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Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions as well as also the respect of the principle of rule of law and of democracy and fundament rights, the power should be conferred on the Council and on the European Parliament to suspend, on a proposal from the Commission and by means of implementing acts, the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and to suspend payments under this Facility, in the event of significant non- compliance in relation to the relevant cases related to the economic governance process laid down in the Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [CPR] (…). The power to lift those suspensions by means of implementing acts, on a proposal from the Commission, should also be conferred on the Council in relation to the same relevant cases.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions,
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions, the power should be conferred on the Council to suspend, on a proposal from the Commission and by means of implementing acts, the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and to suspend payments and recover back already paid under this Facility, in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to the relevant cases related to the economic governance process laid down in the Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [CPR] (…). The power to lift those suspensions by means of implementing acts, on a proposal from the Commission, should also be conferred on the Council in
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic and budgetary governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions, the power should be conferred on the Council to suspend, on a proposal from the Commission and by means of implementing acts, the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and to suspend and reclaim payments under this Facility, in the event of significant non- compliance in relation to the relevant cases related to the economic governance process laid down in the Regulation (EU) No XXX/XX of the European Parliament and of the Council [CPR] (…). The power to lift those suspensions by means of implementing acts, on a proposal from the Commission, should also be conferred on the Council in relation to the same relevant cases.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions,
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) In order to facilitate the implementation of the policy priorities and enable the recovery to its full capacity, the economic governance framework needs to be adapted to respond to the vulnerabilities exposed by the current crisis and to prepare for future challenges. The new framework needs to effectively address macroeconomic and socio-economic inequalities, ensure democratic accountability of economic governance-decision-making, and enable the implementation of the Green Deal as the Union’s new growth strategy, for making the EU’s economy sustainable and making the transition just and inclusive for all, and seize the new opportunities of the digital age.
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) The Facility should also be a tool to protect the Union's budget in the event of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law. In such a case, the Commission should adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the period for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans or to suspend payments under this Facility in accordance with Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States. The Commission should adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to lift the suspension of the period or of payments.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) To ensure a sustainable and resilient recovery throughout the Union and to facilitate the implementation of economic support in line with the objective of the Green Deal for Europe, this instrument will contribute to the MFF´s overall climate mainstreaming target of 50 %; fund specific climate mainstreaming targets should be on set on the accordant legislation.
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) The Council should provide solutions to potential rent-seeking problems such as hold-out effects, in which Member States will block reforms until their demands from the budgetary instrument are met.
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 b (new) (13b) The European Semester as the framework for policy coordination under a common surveillance cycle, shall be refocused to a framework that coordinates sustainable development policies, and that would enable the coordination of the recovery measures, framed by the principles of the European Green Deal, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the UN SDGs. A better ownership of the European semester process by a stronger involvement of all relevant stakeholders at national level shall be sought as a matter of priority. To that end, the Stability and Growth Pact shall be revised and adapted to a sustainable development pact that facilitates the implementation of the recovery needs and the investment needed for the EU’s policies priorities.
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 b (new) (13b) It is essential that the legitimate interests of the final recipients and beneficiaries of the Facility are properly safeguarded from the suspension of payments in the event of a generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law. In such case, the Commission should take over the responsibility of the management of the Facility. Such a tool in the Facility to protect the Union's budget in the event of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law should be aligned on any other tool pursuing the same objective in other EU legislation.
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of upward economic, social and territorial co
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, taking into account the existing disparities in economic development of individual regions and Member States, thereby restoring the growth potential and long-term competitiveness of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation, up and reskilling of workers, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be to ensure the Union’s economic prosperity and the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion, and to contribute to the objectives of Union policies, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Paris Agreement and the strengthening of the Single Market. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth. In order to achieve these objectives, the role of an expansionary fiscal stance will be crucial; Member-States should promote fiscal consolidation through inclusive growth, overcoming the economic downturn.
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of growth, economic development, job protection and employment as well as economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth. Restoring growth potential will be also pursued through measures to address the difficult demographic situation of different Member States, that hampers long-term growth, due to shrinking workforce.
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion and environmental transition in line with the EU Taxonomy, with no funding going to activities that significantly harm the environment. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, promoting gender equality and supporting the green and digital transitions, as well as the transition towards a resilient care economy, aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050 and a gender- balanced society, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering gender-responsive employment creation and
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth. Particular attention and support will be given to the countries having difficulties in achieving the climate objectives.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion, with full respect of national sovereignty. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis,
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation, boosting investments in relevant sectors and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion and reducing the infrastructural gap. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation, boosting investments in key sectors and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential and long-term competitiveness of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering public services, employment creation and to
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of upward economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 a (new) (14a) The resources of the Facility, as part of the Recovery Instrument (Next Generation EU), should be accompanied by a clear and credible repayment plan. The repayment should be done by means of additional own resources which should be in place in the course of the next MFF.
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 a (new) (14a) To maximize the objective of additionality of the Facility and therefore increase its European added value, measures starting as of 1 February 2020 that are related to mitigating the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 crisis should be eligible.
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 a (new) (14a) The RRF provides a way to modernise the EU budget through investments in innovative projects that provide new opportunities for future generations.
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of transition reforms and investments as set out in recovery and
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and budgetary, profitable and credible investments as set out in recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective should be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support with a view to achieving the clear milestones and targets of
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15a) The Facility should not support projects that are part of the strategic investment plans of third countries nor regular national budgetary expenditure.
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15a) It is important that the financial support from the Facility is provided in a way that ensures a level playing field in the Single Market.
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 b (new) (15b) In order to preserve the integrity of the Single Market and to promote its deepening, the Facility should prioritise projects supporting these objectives. Moreover, the Facility should not support projects which are detrimental to the Single Market as a whole.
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds.
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the European policy priority areas, the Union’s commitments under the Paris Agreement, and take into account the relevant country-
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent, relevant, effective and efficient recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country-
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent, relevant, effective and efficient recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. The Recovery and Resilience Plan should also respect the principle of additionality of EU funding and support projects that generate real European added value. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. In addition, the recovery and resilience plans should be consistent with the principle of European added-value, while also respecting the fundamental rights and values of the Union, i. e. as enshrined in Article 2 TFEU. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the fair green and digital transitions. The measures should enable reduction of emissions, a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof.
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan sh
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. Furthermore, the plan should set out measures in the areas of education and culture, which contribute considerably to economic and social resilience. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester,
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan sh
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, including the accession to the euro area of the Member States who have committed to join with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan.
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms a
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the annual recovery and resilience plans should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) As local governments and municipalities are the closest to their citizens, and they have a first-hand experience regarding needs and problems of the local communities and economies, they play a crucial role in economic and social recovery. Taking this into consideration municipalities and local governments should be closely involved in the planning and implementation of this Facility, including the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans as well as the management of the projects under the Facility. In order to fully exploit the potential of municipalities and local governments in achieving recovery and resilience, a significant part of resources of the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be dedicated to them, with creating a direct access to those sources for municipalities and local governments.
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) By means of an delegated act and based on Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and respecting the "do no significant harm" principle in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, the Commission shall adopt climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines to help Member States to ensure that any measures in the recovery and resilience plan cause no harm to biodiversity and climate and to environmental sustainability.
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) The Facility should not support activities causing significant harm to any of the environmental objectives set out in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 thereof.
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 b (new) (16b) As local governments and municipalities are the closest to their citizens, and they have a first-hand experience regarding needs and problems of the local communities and economies, they play a crucial role in economic and social recovery. Taking this into consideration municipalities and local governments should play an important role in the planning and implementation of this Facility, including the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans as well as the management of the projects under the Facility. In order to fully exploit the potential of municipalities and local governments in achieving recovery and resilience, certain sources of the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be dedicated to them, by creating a direct access to those sources for municipalities and local governments.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 b (new) Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 b (new) (16b) In those Member States, where the EU determines the existence of generalised deficiencies of the rule of law, and subsequently decides to suspend the transfer of Union funds to the government of that Member State, the Recovery and Resilience Fund should be made available via direct management by the Commission, to regional and local governments, enterprises and civil society organisations for projects defined and implemented by them.
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 c (new) (16c) By means of an delegated act and based on the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025, the Commission shall adopt a tracking methodology to mainstreaming gender actions and objectives to help the Member States to design, implement and track the contribution of the recovery and resilience plans to gender objectives of the EU and the respective Member State.
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 c (new) (16c) The measures contained in national recovery and resilience plans should also be consistent with the duty to respect and promote the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU.
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 d (new) (16d) Member States should ensure that local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are consulted when drafting the recovery and resilience plans. In order to improve consistency and relevance of the recovery and resilience plans, local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders should be given the possibility to provide their inputs at early stage before the recovery and resilience plans are officially submitted to the EU. Local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are consulted preferably not later than three months before the official submission of the draft recovery and resilience plan by the Member State. Local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are consulted according to national rules and practices. The recovery and resilience plans shall explain how the inputs of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders were taken into account and, if the stakeholders wish so, their opinions will be attached to the National Reform Programmes or, when appropriate, to the national recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) Where a Member States is exempted from the monitoring and assessment of the European Semester on the basis of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 472/201311 , or is subject to surveillance under Council Regulation (EC) No 332/200212 ,
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of recovery, resilience and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available in the context of the European Semester and, if available, on the basis of the information on the implementation of the plans in the preceding years. All relevant information shall be made available by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council simultaneously and on equal terms. A Recovery and Resilience dialogue modelled on the existing monetary dialogue should be held in the relevant committees of the EP in order to ensure transparency and accountability.
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council and the European Parliament should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of recovery, resilience and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available in the context of the European Semester and, if available, on the basis of the information on the implementation of the plans in the preceding years. All relevant information, including draft plans submitted by Member States to the Commission should be made available by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council simultaneously and on equal terms.
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the European Parliament and the Council should be able to discuss, within
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of recovery, resilience and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available in the context of the European Semester and, if available, on the basis of the information on the implementation of the plans in the preceding years. However, the Member States will have the opportunity to introduce new elements concerning the recovery plans which the European Semester does not contain.
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the European Parliament and the Council should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of recovery, resilience and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available in the context of the European Semester and, if available, on the basis of the information on the implementation of the plans in the preceding years. All information should be made available to both the European Parliament and the Council on equal terms.
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of recovery, resilience, climate transition and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available in the context of the European Semester and, if available, on the basis of the information on the implementation of
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council and the Parliament should be able to discuss, within the European Semester, the state of recovery, resilience and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available in the context of the European Semester and, if available, on the basis of the information on the implementation of the plans in the preceding years.
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 a (new) (18a) In preparing and implementing their Recovery and Resilience Plans and in proposing reforms and investments Member States should consider Article 107 TFEU and the State aid framework and its restrictions. The proper functioning of the internal market and its competition and State aid rules are to the benefit of European consumers and businesses and are necessary to avoid undue distortions of competition. The Commission should therefore continue to perform its role under the Treaties to ensure a level playing field in the internal market.
Amendment 379 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned.
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned.
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned. That maximum contribution should be calculated on the basis of the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Amendment 384 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non- repayable financial support) is concerned. That maximum contribution should be calculated on the basis of the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the relative unemployment rate of each Member State, and the progress in terms of national transition plans approved by the Commission.
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the reforms and investments included in the annual recovery and resilience plan, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available to them under the Facility as far as the financial support (i.e. the non-
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 a (new) (19a) The socio-economic consequences of the pandemic are likely to be unevenly distributed across regions and territories due to economic and social disparities, diverging competitiveness potential, the degree of reliance on tourism, on client- facing services or on services which cannot be performed remotely. This entails a risk of widening regional and territorial disparities within Member States, aggravating diverging trends between less developed regions and more developed ones, between social peripheries and the rest of urban areas as well as between some urban areas and rural areas. Taking into account the impact of the average unemployment rate on the methodology for the calculation of the maximum financial contribution per Member State under the Facility, priority should be given to the regions and territories with the highest unemployment rate, in order to alleviate the socio- economic impacts of the pandemic and facilitate the economic recovery.
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 a (new) (19a) Recognising that a fair allocation of funds has not been used to its full potential as the unemployment rate used in the methodology set out in Annex I has not been adjusted to reflect labour force related internal migration flows between Member States that ultimately affects Member States’ population and unemployment rates in a way that does not reflect the real socio-economic situation particularly in Member States that have had negative migration flows, thus reducing receivable funds.
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 a (new) (19a) In order to ensure that Member States only finance actual policy priorities that generate a positive long-term economic impact, they should have skin in the game. Therefore, Member States shall be required to co-finance expenditure under this Facility at a rate of 20%.
Amendment 392 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the Member States, and the content thereof. With a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures, a Member State should submit a recovery and resilience plan at the latest by 30 April, in the form of a separate annex of the National Reform Programme. To ensure a fast implementation, Member States should be able to submit a draft plan together with the draft budget of the forthcoming year, on 15 October of the
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the Member States, and the content thereof. With a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures, a Member State should submit a recovery and resilience plan at the latest by 30 April, in the form of a separate annex of the National Reform Programme. To ensure a fast implementation, Member States should be able to submit a draft plan
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of annual proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the Member States, and the content thereof. With a view to ensuring the expediency of
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the Member States, and the content thereof. With a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures, a Member State should submit a recovery and resilience plan at the latest by 30 April, using, for example, the Technical Support Instrument, in the form of a separate annex of the National Reform Programme. To ensure a fast implementation, Member States should be able to submit a draft plan together with the draft budget of the forthcoming year, on 15 October of the preceding year.
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 a (new) (20a) To ensure broad debate and consensus at national level on the proposed measures, the plan shall be prepared in close cooperation with relevant national and regional stakeholders such as local authorities, social partners, private sector and civil society representatives. The plan shall be approved by the respective national parliament before being submitted officially to the Commission.
Amendment 398 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms
Amendment 399 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. Those plans should be drawn based on a multilevel dialogue with municipalities, local and regional authorities, social partners, civil societies organisations, including youth organisations, and other relevant stakeholders in order to ensure the largest consensus possible. Information on how these consultations have been performed should be made available. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
Amendment 402 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant sustainable reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. These plans should be drawn up based on multilevel, meaningful and inclusive consultations with local and regional authorities, social partners, employees, local communities, civil society organisations and all other relevant stakeholders both at national and at regional level. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The plan should be drawn up based on a multilevel dialogue with local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders in order to ensure the largest consensus possible. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on
Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant
Amendment 408 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 Amendment 409 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, gender-responsive job creation and economic and
Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned
Amendment 413 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should be based on the dialogue and cooperation with local authorities, social partners, representatives of social movements and other relevant actors; the plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery
Amendment 415 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States, as well as local authorities, should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission an annual recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The annual recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) To ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Facility, all procedures foreseen under the present Regulation shall enable a streamlined and coherent governance system and avoid any duplication or overlap of duties and competences among all institutions and entities involved. In light of the urgency of action due to the present crisis, decisions pertaining to the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans and the disbursement of the allocated resources shall be adopted in a timely manner. In any case, said procedures shall not prevent the Commission from exercising its competences in the execution of the European budget as set out in Art. 17 TEU and 317 TFEU.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) To strengthen the national ownership of the process, the Commission shall promote the involvement of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders, as foreseen in this Regulation and in full respect of national rules and practices, through the European Semester and notably in the identification of national challenges and priorities, multilateral surveillance, peer review exercises and exchange of good practices.
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) After receiving the annual recovery and resilience plans, and by no later than 31 May (31 March in 2021) the Commission by means of a delegated act will assess the global impact of these plans on the fulfilment of Union's objectives and priorities in accordance with the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy and calculate the global financial contributions and loans resulting from these plans and the impact and the allocation of funds from the Union budget.
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) Regional and local administrations play a fundamental role in addressing the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. This, along with their key role in boosting the green and digital transitions, makes them essential for the optimal implementation of the Facility. According with the subsidiarity principle, national authorities of the Member States should discuss and agree their recovery and resilience plans with regional and local administrations.
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will take into account the synergies created between the recovery and resilience plans of different Member States and the complementarity between those plans and other investment plans at national level. The Commission should assess the relevance to European priority policy areas, as well as the effectiveness, efficiency and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and should therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned and with the participation of social partners and civil society organisations. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green, care and
Amendment 423 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 424 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess
Amendment 426 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan focuses on the completion of key projects in order to minimize the impact of the pandemic on the targets set for the coming decade; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them, in particular the risk of increase of energy poverty; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the Member State concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion; whether the justification provided by the Member State
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22)
Amendment 431 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the
Amendment 432 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, gender- responsive job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the Member State concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned and its national parliament. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to
Amendment 438 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 a (new) (22a) In order to ensure the national ownership, linking disbursements from the Facility to the challenges identified in the CSRs, as well as monitoring the progress made on the implementation of the growth enhancing reforms and sustainable investments should be enhanced.
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Appropriate guidelines should be set out, as an annex to this Regulation, to serve as a basis for the Commission to assess in a transparent and equitable manner the recovery and resilience plans and to determine the financial contribution in conformity with the objectives and any other relevant requirements laid down in
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Appropriate guidelines should be set out, as an annex to this Regulation, to serve as a basis for the Commission to assess in a transparent and equitable manner the recovery and resilience plans and to determine the financial contribution in conformity with the objectives and any other relevant requirements laid down in this Regulation. In the interest of transparency and efficiency, a rating system for the assessment of the proposals for recovery and resilience plans should be established to that effect. The scores attributed to the adopted plans should be disclosed.
Amendment 441 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Appropriate guidelines should be set out, as an annex to this Regulation, to serve as a basis for the Commission to
Amendment 442 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) In order to contribute to the preparation of high-quality plans and assist the Commission in the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by the Member States and in the assessment of the degree of their achievement, provision should be made for the use of expert advice and, at the Member State request, peer counselling. The Commission support in the preparation of the plan and their implementation should also draw on the expertise in building more effective institutions and efficient public administration and reflect the objectives of the Facility, notably the strengthening of economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 443 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) In order to contribute to the preparation of high-quality plans and assist the Commission in the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by the Member States and in the assessment of the degree of their achievement, provision should be made for the use of expert advice and, at the Member State request, peer counselling. When such expertise concerns labour-related policies, social partners are involved.
Amendment 444 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) In order to contribute to the preparation of high-quality plans and assist the Commission in the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by the Member States and in the assessment of the degree of their achievement under the EU Taxonomy objectives, provision should be made for the use of scientific expert advice and, at the Member State request, peer counselling.
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) In order to contribute to the preparation of high-quality plans and assist the Commission in the assessment of the
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 a (new) (24a) The application of this Regulation shall fully observe Article 152 TFEU, and the recovery and resilience plans issued under this Regulation shall respect national practices and institutions including for wage formation. This Regulation shall take duly into account Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and accordingly must not affect the right to negotiate, conclude or enforce collective agreements or to take collective action in accordance with national law and practices.
Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) For the purpose of simplification, the determination of the financial contribution should follow simple criteria. The financial contribution should be determined on the basis of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience
Amendment 448 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) For the purpose of simplification, the determination of the financial contribution should follow
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) For the purpose of simplification, the determination of the financial contribution should follow simple criteria. The financial contribution should be determined on the basis of the estimated total costs of the annuals recovery and resilience
Amendment 450 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Provided that the recovery and resilience plan satisfactorily addresses the assessment criteria, the Member State concerned should be allocated the maximum financial contribution where the estimated total costs of the reform and investment included in the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the amount of the maximum financial contribution itself. The Member State concerned should instead be allocated an amount equal to the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan where such estimated total cost is lower than the maximum financial contribution itself. No financial contribution should be awarded to the Member State if the recovery and resilience plan does not satisfactorily address the assessment criteria. Whenever the Commission deems that the plan does not satisfactorily address the assessment criteria it should inform the European Parliament and the Council and request the Member State concerned to submit a revised plan within one month.
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) The Council should approve the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans by means of an implementing decision, based on a proposal by the Commission, and which it should endeavour to adopt within four weeks of the proposal. Provided that the recovery and resilience plan satisfactorily addresses the assessment criteria, the Member State concerned should be allocated the maximum financial contribution where the estimated total costs of the reform and investment included in the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the amount of the maximum financial contribution itself. The Member State concerned should instead be allocated an amount equal to the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan where such estimated total cost is lower than the maximum financial contribution itself. No financial contribution should be awarded to the Member State if the recovery and resilience plan does not satisfactorily address the assessment criteria.
Amendment 452 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Provided that the recovery and resilience plan satisfactorily addresses the assessment criteria, the Member State concerned should be allocated the maximum financial contribution where the estimated total costs of the reform and investment included in the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the amount of the maximum financial contribution itself. The Member State
Amendment 453 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Provided that the recovery and resilience plan satisfactorily addresses the assessment criteria, the Member State concerned should be allocated the maximum financial contribution where the estimated total costs of the reform and investment included in the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the amount of the maximum financial contribution itself. The Member State concerned should instead be allocated an amount equal to the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan where such estimated total cost is lower than the maximum financial contribution itself. No financial contribution should be awarded to the Member State if the recovery and resilience plan does not satisfactorily address the assessment criteria, including the EU Taxonomy and the Do No Significant Harm principle.
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Provided that the recovery and resilience plan is completed and has satisfactorily addresse
Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Provided that the annual recovery and resilience plan satisfactorily addresses the assessment criteria, the Member State concerned should be allocated the maximum financial contribution where the estimated total costs of the reform and investment included in the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the amount of the maximum financial contribution itself. The Member State concerned should instead be allocated an amount equal to the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan where such estimated total cost is lower than the
Amendment 456 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 a (new) (26a) If a Member State did not succeed satisfactorily to address the assessment criteria in a recovery and resilience plan for the funds committed by 31 December 2022 because of the national legislation hurdles , the Commission should foresee a period of derogatory extension.
Amendment 457 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 Amendment 458 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the crisis, and to ensure compatibility with the available funding for this instrument, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made available until 31 December 2024. To this effect, at least 60 percent of the amount available for non- repayable support should be legally committed by 31 December 2022, unless a Member State, which requested technical support for resilience and recovery plans, faces a national legislative obstacle, in that situation the Commission should allow a derogatory extension if requested and is duly justified. The remaining amount should be legally committed by 31 December 2024.
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the crisis, and to ensure compatibility with the available funding for this instrument, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made available until 31 December 2024.
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the crisis, and to ensure compatibility with the available funding for this instrument, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made available until 31 December 2024. To this effect, at least
Amendment 462 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the crisis, and to ensure compatibility with the available funding for this instrument, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made available until 31 December 202
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) To ensure that the financial support is frontloaded in the initial years after the crisis, and to ensure compatibility with the available funding for this instrument, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made available until 31 December 2024. To this effect, at least
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 a (new) (27a) Given the short-term focus and the emphasis being placed on the national envelopes in the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility, there is a risk that the implementation of the funds merely to meet the deadline would be prioritised over the control and the scrutiny of the initial purpose of the Facility.
Amendment 466 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 28 (28) Financial support to a Member State’s plan should be possible in the form of a loan, subject to the conclusion of a loan agreement with the Commission, on the basis of a duly motivated request by the Member State concerned. Loans supporting the implementation of national recovery and resilience plans should be provided at maturities that reflect the longer-term nature of such spending. Those maturities may diverge from the maturities of the funds the Union borrows to finance the loans on capital markets. Therefore, it is necessary to provide for the possibility to derogate from the principle set out in Article 220(2) of the Financial Regulation, according to which maturities of loans for financial assistance should not be transformed. Loans supporting the implementation of national recovery and resilience plans should qualify as one-off measures, within the meaning of Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No1466/97 and Article 3 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
Amendment 467 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 28 (28) Financial support to a Member State’s plan should be possible in the form of a loan, subject to the conclusion of a loan agreement with the Commission, on the basis of a duly motivated request by the Member State concerned. Loans supporting the implementation of national recovery and resilience plans should be provided at maturities that reflect the longer-term nature of such spending. Those maturities may diverge from the maturities of the funds the Union borrows to finance the loans on capital markets. Therefore, it is necessary to provide for the possibility to derogate from the principle set out in Article 220(2) of the Financial Regulation, according to which maturities of loans for financial assistance should not be transformed. The repayment of loans should be made from new own resources of the European Union budget.
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 28 (28) Financial support to a Member State’s plan should be possible in the form of a loan, subject to the conclusion of a loan agreement with the Commission, on the basis of a duly motivated request by the Member State concerned. Loans supporting the implementation of national recovery and resilience plans should be provided at maturities that reflect the longer-term nature of such spending.
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 28 (28) Financial support to a Member State’s plan should be possible in the form of a loan, subject to the conclusion of a loan agreement with the Commission, on the basis of a duly motivated request by the Member State concerned in its annual recovery and resilience plan. Loans supporting the implementation of national recovery and resilience plans should be provided at maturities that reflect the longer-term nature of such spending. Those maturities may diverge from the maturities of the funds the Union borrows to finance the loans on capital markets. Therefore, it is necessary to provide for the possibility to derogate from the principle set out in Article 220(2) of the Financial Regulation, according to which maturities of loans for financial assistance should not be transformed.
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 28 a (new) (28a) Loans agreed under the Facility and requested by Member States, and the related expenditure, will not be taken into account when assessing compliance within the framework of the Stability and Growth Pact.
Amendment 471 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 2024. For the purposes of sound financial management, the total amount of all the loans granted under this Regulation should be capped. In addition, the maximum volume of the loan for each Member State should not exceed 4.7% of its Gross National Income. An increase of the capped amount should be possible in exceptional circumstances subject to available resources. For the same reasons of sound financial management, it should be possible to pay the loan in instalments against the fulfilment of results. The Commission should assess the request for a loan support within two months. The Council should be able to approve this assessment by qualified majority on a Commission proposal through an implementing decision which the Council shall endeavour to adopt within four weeks of the proposal.
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan.
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. The request for a loan should also substantiate how the loan fits into the Member State’s long-term planning in relation to sound fiscal policies. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 202
Amendment 474 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 2024. For the purposes of sound financial management, the total amount of all the loans granted under this Regulation should be capped. In addition, the maximum volume of the loan for each Member State should not exceed 4.7% of its Gross National Income.
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to a
Amendment 477 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional
Amendment 478 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional time-bound and science-based milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 2024. For the purposes of sound financial management, the total amount of all the loans granted under this Regulation should be capped. In addition, the maximum volume of the loan for each Member State should not exceed 4.7% of its Gross National Income. An increase of the capped amount should be possible in
Amendment 479 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and open digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 2024. For the purposes of sound financial management, the total amount of all the loans granted under this Regulation should be capped. In addition, the maximum volume of the loan for each Member State should not exceed
Amendment 480 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 202
Amendment 481 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 2024. For the purposes of sound financial management, the total amount of all the loans granted under this Regulation should be capped. In addition, the maximum volume of the loan for each Member State should not exceed
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 a (new) (29a) Because of the symmetric impact over the Member States economies, the general escape clause of the EU fiscal framework under the Stability and Growth Pact should remain activated until at least the 31th December 2027 in order to allow Member States time and flexibility to recover.
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action.
Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to
Amendment 485 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the annual recovery and resilience plans within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action. The Commission should
Amendment 487 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action. The Commission should assess the reasoned request and take a new
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action. The Commission should assess the reasoned request and take a new decision within
Amendment 489 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action. The Commission should assess the reasoned request and take a new decision within
Amendment 490 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) For reasons of efficiency and simplification in the financial management of the instrument, the Union financial support to recovery and resilience plans should take the form of a financing based on the achievement of results measured by reference to milestones and targets indicated in the approved recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 491 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) For reasons of efficiency and simplification in the financial management of the instrument, the Union financial support to recovery and resilience plans should take the form of a financing based on the achievement of results measured by reference to milestones and targets indicated in the approved recovery and resilience plans. To this effect, the additional loan support should be linked to the additional milestones and targets compared to those relevant for the financial support (i.e. the non-repayable support). Disbursements should only be made upon completion of the relevant milestones.
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) For reasons of efficiency and simplification in the financial management of the instrument, the Union financial support to recovery
Amendment 493 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) For reasons of efficiency and simplification in the financial management of the instrument, the Union financial support to recovery and resilience plans should take the form of a financing based on the achievement of results measured by reference to clear milestones and targets indicated in the approved recovery and resilience plans. To this effect, the additional loan support should be linked to the additional milestones and targets compared to those relevant for the financial support (i.e. the non-repayable support).
Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 a (new) (31a) Specific requirements concerning the reporting on sound financial management should be formulated for the Member States to report on in the annual implementation report.
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 a (new) (31a) Member States should report in their annual implementation reports on sound financial management. Therefore, specific requirements should be formulated.
Amendment 496 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments
Amendment 497 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. To ensure predictability, it should be possible for Member States to submit requests for payments on a biannual basis. Payments should be made in instalments and be based on a positive assessment by the Commission of the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State. Pre-financing up to 20% of the total support from the Funds set out in the decision approving a recovery and resilience plan should be made available by the Commission. Suspension and cancellation of the financial contribution should be possible when the recovery and resilience plan has not been implemented in a satisfactory manner by the Member State. Appropriate contradictory procedures should be established to ensure that the decision by the Commission in relation to suspension, cancellation and recovery of amounts paid respects the right of Member States to provide observations. The European Parliament and the Council should be timely informed ahead of any related contradictory procedure.
Amendment 498 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments,
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management,
Amendment 500 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. To ensure predictability, it should be possible for Member States to submit requests for payments on a biannual basis. Payments should be made in instalments and be based on a positive assessment by the Commission of the complete implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State. Suspension and cancellation of the financial contribution should be possible when the recovery and resilience plan has not been implemented in a satisfactory manner by the Member State. Appropriate contradictory procedures should be established to ensure that the decision by the Commission in relation to suspension, cancellation and recovery of amounts paid respects the right of Member States to provide observations.
Amendment 501 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. To ensure predictability, it should be possible for Member States to submit requests for payments on a biannual basis. Payments should be made in instalments and be based on a positive assessment by the Commission of the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State. Suspension and cancellation of the financial contribution should
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. To ensure predictability,
Amendment 503 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 a (new) (32a) Where the European Semester and in particular the country-specific recommendations, identifies challenges that require urgent reforms but the Member State in question makes inadequate use of the allocated funding or the Commission decided to suspend such funding because of unsatisfactory implementation of the recovery and resilience plans or in case of deficiency with regards to rule of law, regional and local level actions, including civil society initiatives that contribute to addressing those challenges should continue to benefit from the Facility, and funding should be made available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations.
Amendment 504 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plan. Such reports prepared by the Member States concerned should be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which should be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of recovery and resilience plans. The competent committees of the European Parliament may, at any stage, hear Member States representatives responsible for the recovery and resilience plans and any other relevant institutions and stakeholders to discuss the measures provided for in and to be taken pursuant to this Regulation.
Amendment 505 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process, in consultation with social partners and civil society organisations, on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plan. Such reports prepared by the Member States concerned should be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which should be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery
Amendment 508 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a
Amendment 509 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council simultaneously and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission as appropriate. The Commission should ensure the visibility of spending under the Facility by clearly indicating that the projects supported should be clearly labelled as “EU Recovery Initiative”. To ensure full transparency, potential beneficiaries, beneficiaries, participants, final recipients of financial instruments must be disclosed. They need to be listed in a digital monitoring system for EU funds to be introduced by the Commission.
Amendment 511 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council and communication
Amendment 512 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council simultaneously and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission as appropriate. The Commission should ensure the visibility of spending under the Facility by indicating that the projects supported should be clearly labelled as “EU Recovery Initiative”.
Amendment 513 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency and accountability, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should be promptly communicated to the European Parliament and the Council on equal terms and communication activities should be carried out by the
Amendment 514 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should be communicated simultaneously to the European Parliament and the Council and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission as appropriate.
Amendment 515 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency, the annual recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission as appropriate.
Amendment 516 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 a (new) (34a) Member States should ensure that communication activities, in particular with regard to the obligation to make visibility of the support provided within the framework of the Facility, are properly disseminated at the appropriate regional and local level, on multiple outlets in a non-discriminatory manner.
Amendment 517 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 35 (35)
Amendment 518 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 35 (35) In order to ensure an efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the Union budget and to respect the principle of sound financial management, actions under this Regulation should be consistent with and be complementary to ongoing Union programmes, whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure. Particular attention needs to be paid to the risk of overlap with other programmes such as the Just Transition Fund or InvestEU. In particular, the Commission and the Member State should ensure, in all stages of the process, effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency, coherence, complementarity and synergy among sources of funding. To that effect, Member States should be required to present the relevant, information on existing or planned Union financing when submitting their plans to the Commission. Financial support under Facility should be additional to the support provided under other Union funds and programmes, and reform and investment projects financed under the Facility should be able to receive funding from other Union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost.
Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 35 (35) In order to ensure an efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the Union budget and to respect the principle of sound financial management, actions under this Regulation should be consistent with and be complementary to ongoing Union programmes, whilst avoiding double funding for the same expenditure. In particular, the Commission and the Member State should ensure, in all stages of the process, effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency, coherence, complementarity and synergy among sources of funding and technical support received through the Technical Support Instrument. To that effect, Member States should be required to present the relevant, information on existing or planned Union financing when submitting their plans to the Commission. Financial support under Facility should be additional to the support provided under other Union funds and programmes, and reform and investment projects financed under the Facility should be able to receive funding from other Union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost.
Amendment 520 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 35 (35) In order to ensure an efficient and coherent allocation of funds from the Union budget and to respect the principle of sound financial management, and the avoidance of conflicts of interest. Actions
Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 35 a (new) (35a) All money spent through the RRF should be spent efficiently, having a double positive impact on Europe's recovery from the crisis and on Europe’s transition to a sustainable economy.
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 35 a (new) (35a) Pursuant to the principles of accountability and transparency, spending under the Facility should be subject to a discharge procedure by the European Parliament.
Amendment 523 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation
Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, should include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground. A dedicated scoreboard, aligned on the social and macroeconomic scoreboards, should be set up to this effect.
Amendment 525 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, should include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground. Data collected for monitoring purposes shall be collected disaggregated by gender.
Amendment 526 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, should include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground. The Social Scoreboard shall represent one of the basis of the evaluation.
Amendment 527 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, should include measurable indicators, as a basis
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, should include
Amendment 529 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides an semi-annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation. This report should include information on the progress made by Member States under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also
Amendment 531 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation. This report should include information on the progress made by Member States under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the Facility under the European Union Recovery Instrument in the previous year, broken down by budget line, and the contribution of the amounts raised through the European Union Recovery Instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the Facility, as part of the annual Integrated Financial and Accountability Reporting and subject to the discharge procedure of the European Parliament as part of the Commission's discharge report in a separate chapter.
Amendment 532 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides a
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation, as part of the annual Integrated Financial and Accountability Reporting and subject to a special discharge procedure of the European Parliament. This report should include information on the progress made by Member States under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the
Amendment 534 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation. This report should include information on the progress made by Member States under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the Facility under the European Union Recovery Instrument in the previous year, broken down by budget line, and the contribution of the amounts raised through the European Union Recovery Instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the Facility. In this regard, the Commission should propose a set of common output and performance indicators.
Amendment 535 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides a
Amendment 536 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation. This report should include information on the progress made by Member States under the recovery and resilience plans approved and their impact on gender equality; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the Facility under the European Union Recovery Instrument in the previous year, broken down by budget line, and the contribution of the amounts raised through the European Union Recovery Instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the Facility.
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides a
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 a (new) (37a) The exceptional and temporary nature of the Facility to deliver the structural reforms and resilience and recovery plans in a short amount of time is the biggest challenge. The European Parliament must follow up closely the entire process and ensure the citizens of a democratic scrutiny. In order to achieve that, the Parliament could create a temporary special committee in charge to report on the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 539 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 (38) An independent
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 (38) An independent evaluation, looking at the achievement of the objectives of the Facility established by this Regulation, the efficiency of the use of its resources and its added value should be carried out. Where appropriate, the evaluation should be accompanied by a proposal for amendments to this Regulation. An
Amendment 541 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 a (new) (38a) The Facility should be available to Member States that have signed the “Rule of Law Pledge” and that are committed to adhering to the rule of law and fundamental values of the Union, as enshrined in the Treaties.
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 b (new) (38b) The Commission should be empowered to initiate the suspension of the commitment or payment appropriations to Member States under the Facility in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law where they affect or risk affecting the principles of sound financial management or the protection of the financial interests of the Union. The Facility should provide for clear rules and procedures on initiating the suspension mechanism or on its lifting. In this respect, the procedure to initiate the suspension of the funding under Facility and its subsequent placing into a reserve should be only be blocked if a qualified majority in Council or a majority of Parliament oppose it.
Amendment 543 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of
Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of
Amendment 546 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of
Amendment 547 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
Amendment 548 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The annual recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act, after the decision of the European Parliament and the Council on the delegated act on the impacts of the national recovery plans on the global objectives and strategies of the Union's Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy and on the EU's budget. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
Amendment 550 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the examination procedure thereof13 . After the adoption of an implementing act, it should be possible for the Member State concerned and the Commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature, detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines, indicators for the milestones and targets, and access to underlying data. To allow the continuous relevance of the operational arrangements in respect of the prevailing circumstances during the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, it should be possible that the elements of such technical arrangements may be modified by mutual consent. Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the
Amendment 551 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The annual recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act, after the decision of the European Parliament and the Council on the delegated act on the impacts of the national recovery plans on the global objectives and strategies of the Union's Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy and on the EU's budget. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation,
Amendment 552 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the examination procedure thereof13 . After the adoption of an implementing act, it should be possible for the Member State concerned and the Commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature, detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines, indicators for the milestones and targets, and access to underlying data. To allow the continuous relevance of the operational
Amendment 553 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the examination procedure thereof13 . After the adoption of an implementing act, it should be possible for the Member State concerned and the Commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature, detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines, indicators for the milestones and targets, and access to underlying data. To allow the continuous relevance of the operational arrangements in respect of the prevailing circumstances during the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, it should be possible that the elements of such technical arrangements may be modified by mutual consent. Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the
Amendment 554 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery
Amendment 555 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be
Amendment 557 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of
Amendment 558 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of
Amendment 559 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of
Amendment 560 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 a (new) (39a) In the interest of a speedy economic recovery, support should be made available as quickly and as efficiently as possible. The Member States and the Union institutions involved in the decision-making process should do their utmost to reduce processing time and simplify procedures so as to ensure the smooth and rapid adoption of decisions on the mobilisation of the Facility.
Amendment 561 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 a (new) (39a) The Facility is a key programme of the European Union Recovery Instrument as part of the revised Multiannual Financial Framework. Spending under the Facility will though be subject to a discharge procedure by the European Parliament.
Amendment 562 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 a (new) (39a) Spending under the Facility should be subject to a special discharge procedure which should verify whether implementation was in accordance with relevant rules, including the principles of sound financial management.
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9515 ,Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/9616 and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of
Amendment 564 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9515 ,Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/9616 and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used
Amendment 565 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9515 ,Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/9616 and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud as well as the non- respect of the principle of rule of law, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In particular, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 a (new) (40a) The unprecedented scale of the Recovery and Resilience Facility warrants the highest degree of scrutiny in the interest of the European taxpayer. Therefore, the Union budgetary procedure shall be applicable. The auditing of accounts should be undertaken by the Court of Auditors. The overall budget is subject to the discharge procedure.
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 41 (41)
Amendment 568 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 41 a (new) (41a) The plans shall support European cooperation and bring additional benefit to more than one Member State, to the extent possible and as appropriate, measures that rely on the cooperation of more than one Member State, should be assessed favourably.
Amendment 569 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 41 b (new) Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 This Regulation establishes a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) as a temporary instrument designed to tackle the adverse effects and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union.
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 This Regulation establishes a temporary Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’).
Amendment 572 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 2. ‘Financial contribution’ means non- repayable financial support available for allocation or allocated to the Member States under the Facility; 'Loan' means a non-revolving credit line available for allocation or allocated to the Member States under the Facility and
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 Amendment 574 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 3. ‘European Semester of
Amendment 575 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3a. ‘European added value’ for the purpose of this Regulation means the value resulting from Union intervention, which is additional to the value (it may result from different factors, e.g. coordination gains, legal certainty, greater effectiveness or complementarities) that would have been otherwise created by Member States alone;
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) Amendment 577 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3a. ‘National Recovery and Resilience Plan’ means the four-year plan, consisting of individual reform and investment measures, to be prepared and submitted by each Member State for the purpose of allocating financial support to the Member States under the Facility;
Amendment 578 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3a. ‘Strategic autonomy’ is defined in relation to activities eligible for financing as part of the strategic European investment policy window under Article 7(5) of Regulation …/… [new InvestEU Regulation];
Amendment 579 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3a. ‘Milestone’ is an objectively measurable and verifiable policy objective that a Member State commits to fully fulfil in a legally binding way; reaching a milestone is the precondition for the payment of an instalment.
Amendment 580 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3a. ‘economic and social resilience’ means the ability to tackle economic shock and achieve long term structural changes in a fair and inclusive way to strengthen quality of life and well-being for all.
Amendment 581 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new) 3b. ‘additionality’ for the purpose of this Regulation means compliance with additionality requirement set out in [point (b)of Article 209(2)] of [the Financial Regulation] and, where appropriate, maximising private investment in accordance with [point (d) of Article 209(2)] of the [Financial Regulation];.
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new) 3b. ‘compliance with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle’ means refraining from supporting or carrying out economic activities that significantly harm environmental objectives’ pursuant to the provisions of Article 17 of the Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (Taxonomy Regulation);
Amendment 583 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 c (new) 3c. ‘minimum safeguards’ means procedures defined in Article 18 of the Regulation (EU) 2020/852 [Taxonomy Regulation];
Amendment 584 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 d (new) 3d. ‘the Union climate and environment objectives’ means the Union's climate objectives and targets set out in Regulation (EU) …/…[European Climate Law] and the Union's environment objectives and targets set out in the latest available Environmental Action Programme;
Amendment 585 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 e (new) 3e. ‘resilience’ means the ability to face societal, economic and environmental shocks and persistent structural changes in a sustainable way in order to preserve societal well-being in socially-inclusive fashion and without compromising the heritage for future generations;
Amendment 586 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research
Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to: (a) upward economic, social and territorial co
Amendment 588 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall
Amendment 590 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to
Amendment 591 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to
Amendment 592 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, culture, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth,
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, culture, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth,
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems. Only investments with a lasting positive impact on the productivity of the Member State and the EU are eligible for financing by this Facility.
Amendment 596 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, public administration and governance, gender-equality, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment,
Amendment 597 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the
Amendment 598 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green transition towards climate neutrality and circular and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability and the environmental resilience of the financial systems.
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions as well as the transition towards a resilient care economy, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, gender- equality, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 600 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, as well as the transition towards a resilient care economy, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, gender equality, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, security of supply of energy resources and critical raw materials, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 602 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, sustainable mobility and tourism, cross-border connectivity, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas
Amendment 604 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to six main policy areas
Amendment 605 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, social inclusion, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, culture and creativity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 606 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the reduction of the infrastructural gap, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, tangible and intangible infrastructure, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 608 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery
Amendment 609 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion,
Amendment 610 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, long-term competitiveness, resilience,
Amendment 611 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, demography, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 612 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic,
Amendment 613 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, budgetary, social and territorial cohesion,
Amendment 614 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 (new) - economic cohesion, productivity and competitiveness, taking into account the objectives of the Industrial and SME Strategies, and the need to reinforce the functioning and the resilience of the production chains, also by promoting export orientation of EU micro, small and medium enterprises;
Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 (new) - territorial cohesion, taking into account the different categories of regions as set out in the Regulation laying down common provisions on the [...] [CPR], prioritising the least-developed regions;
Amendment 616 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 (new) - digital transition shall fully reflect experiences in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) during the pandemic, especially in the area of healthcare and schooling.
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 (new) - just green transition, taking into account the objectives of the Green Deal; (The words "just green transition" replace "green transition" throughout the whole text.)
Amendment 618 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 (new) - social and territorial cohesion, taking into account the objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights, of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, social dialogue and strengthening democratic systems; (The words "social and territorial cohesion" replace "social cohesion" throughout the text.)
Amendment 619 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 620 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) The Commission is empowered to adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2020 to supplement this Regulation by developing guidelines on the ‘do no significant harm’ principle, as defined by Article 2(17) of the EU Regulation 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector and, for environment-related issues, by Article 17 of the Regulation 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment (EU taxonomy). For these guidelines, the Commission shall use the criteria set out in the EU taxonomy wherever possible. The national Resilience and recovery plans shall be consistent with these guidelines.
Amendment 621 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) The Recovery and Resilience Plans shall respect the following requirements:- at least 40% of the amount of the Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to the just green transition; - at least 20% of the amount of the Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to the digital transformation; - at least 30% of the amount of the Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to the social and territorial cohesion; - at least 10% of the amount of the Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to the Next Generation.
Amendment 622 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) The application of this Regulation shall fully observe Article 152 TFEU, and the National recovery and resilience plans issued under this Regulation shall respect national practices and institutions for wage formation. This Regulation takes into account Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and accordingly does not affect the right to negotiate, conclude or enforce collective agreements or to take collective action in accordance with national law and practices.
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 624 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 b (new) The Commission is empowered to adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2020 to supplement this Regulation by developing guidelines on the ‘do no significant harm’ principle, as defined by Article 2(17) of the EU regulation 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector and, for environment-related issues, by Article 17 of the Regulation 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment (EU taxonomy). The Commission shall use the criteria set out in the EU taxonomy wherever possible. The national Resilience and recovery plans shall be consistent with these guidelines.
Amendment 625 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 a (new) Article 3a Negative Scope Consumptive expenditures and financing of regular ongoing budgetary expenditures shall not be eligible for funding from this Facility.
Amendment 626 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to impro
Amendment 627 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by focusing on European priority policy areas and thereby aiming at improving the resilience
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion and environmental transition by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in
Amendment 629 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States and contributing to the Union’s strategic autonomy, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis
Amendment 630 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to facilitate the policy areas referred to in Article 3, thus promot
Amendment 631 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States and contributing to the Union’s strategic autonomy, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the
Amendment 632 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social
Amendment 633 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to support the recovery and promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, notably in achieving the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050, supporting the drivers of the Union's economy, including start-ups and SMEs, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 635 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the competitiveness, the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth. Enhancing economic competitiveness and countering protectionism is key for the recovery of an inclusive and sustainable economy.
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States by addressing challenges of a structural nature, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to the upward economic and social convergence, restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation
Amendment 638 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, including reforms promoting more efficient public administrations, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions,
Amendment 639 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby promoting sustainable mobility and encouraging investment in rail transport and infrastructure; contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 640 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to
Amendment 642 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the
Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, while placing particular emphasis on promoting gender equality in the labour market, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 645 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis,
Amendment 646 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to
Amendment 647 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green transition including interim and contributory activities and digital transition
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth and the improvement of the demographic situation.
Amendment 649 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social
Amendment 650 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to
Amendment 651 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the
Amendment 652 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, reducing the infrastructural gap and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 653 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the
Amendment 654 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union
Amendment 655 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new) (1) measures that strengthen the educational infrastructure at early ages, from zero to twelve in order to adapt school groups to the health requirements of the COVID-19 and follow the WHO’s recommendations;
Amendment 656 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 657 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The Facility shall contribute to the objectives of Union policies, the UN SDGs, the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Paris Agreement and the strengthening of the Single Market, through the implementation of measures in order to: - put in practice the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal, contributing to the decarbonisation of the economy; - support the economic recovery and industrial policies, contribute to the diversification of supply chains and the promotion of short production/distribution channels, SMEs, research and innovation, and development of sustainable infrastructure; - strengthen social security and social welfare systems, life-long learning and training, labour market policies based on robust labour rights to fight rising precariousness, including social dialogue, the creation of high-quality jobs, the fight against poverty, income inequality and gender inequality, the promotion of social inclusion, tackling energy poverty and creating equal opportunities; - strengthen the resilience, accessibility and capacity of public health and care systems; - promote education and skills, the role of upskilling, reskilling and requalification of active labour force, policies of investing in access and opportunity for children and youth related to education, health, nutrition, jobs and housing.
Amendment 658 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The Facility shall contribute to the objectives of EU policies through the implementation of measures, such as: - measures that strengthen the resilience, accessibility and capacity of health and care systems, improving the effectiveness of public administration and national systems, including minimising administrative burden, improve the effectiveness of the judicial systems, anti- money laundering supervision and strengthen the migration and border management systems; - measures to support the economic recovery and stability, incentives for adaptation to industrial policies, ecosystems and diversification of supply chains, SMEs, research and innovation, entrepreneurship, tourism, development of sustainable infrastructure, development of agricultural infrastructure, measures to mitigate the effect of the crisis on the adoption process of the single currency by non-euro area Member States.
Amendment 659 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The Facility shall contribute to the objectives of Union policies, the UN SDGs, the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Paris Agreement and the strengthening of the Single Market, through the implementation of measures, such as: - measures that put in practice the objectives of the Paris Agreement, the Green Deal and lead to achieving the Union’s new 2030 targets, contributing to a progressive decarbonisation of the economy and the achievement of climate neutrality in line with the Union goal as set in Regulation XXXX/XX (European Climate Law).
Amendment 660 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The Facility shall contribute to the objectives of Union policies, the UN SDGs, the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Paris Agreement and the strengthening of the Single Market, through the implementation of measures, such as: - measures that put in practice the objectives of the Paris Agreement, the Green Deal and lead to achieving the Union’s new2030 targets, contributing to a progressive decarbonisation of the economy and the achievement of climate neutrality in line with the Union goal as set in[Climate Law].
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The Facility shall contribute to the objectives of Union policies through the implementation of measures, that would significantly accelerate the increase of ICT competency, especially at primary and secondary level of education, as well as measures promoting the use of technology for e-learning, distance or project based learning, especially at primary and secondary level of education, and would be available to students across the EU.
Amendment 662 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The Facility shall contribute to the objectives of European Union policies, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the implementation of the Paris Agreement, as well as fostering the links between European economies, societies, and institutions.
Amendment 663 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Annex IV or this Regulation provides non-binding guidance regarding reform and investment measures falling under the European policy areas referred in Article 3.
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the science-based and time-bound milestones and targets of reforms and investments based on harmonised indicators and Natural Capital Accounting methodology as set out in their recovery
Amendment 665 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investment measures as set out in their recovery and resilience plans, in accordance with common European priority policy areas, defined in Article 3. That specific objective shall be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States
Amendment 666 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the clear milestones and targets of
Amendment 668 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the clear milestones and targets of
Amendment 669 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investments as set out in their recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective shall be pursued in close and transparent cooperation with the Member States concerned.
Amendment 670 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new) (1) Reforms and investments initiated by the Member States after 1 February 2020 are eligible under the Reform and Resilience Facility.
Amendment 671 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The Facility shall financially support projects in the field of decarbonisation, digitalisation and the support of SMEs: - 40% of the measures financed under the Facility shall contribute to achieve the Union's decarbonisation goals, in particular by investing into the development of new technologies and the roll-out of infrastructure. This shall include gas and hydrogen ; - 40% of the measures financed under the Facility shall contribute to Union's digitalisation goals, including contributing to research, infrastructure, and the development of e-services; - 20% of the overall measures shall be dedicated to support SMEs.
Amendment 672 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall only support projects respecting the “do no significant harm” principle, as defined in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment. By means of a delegated act supplementing this Regulation, the Commission shall establish detailed rules for the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ to the Recovery and Resilience Facility using the criteria referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment.
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. To contribute to, and be fully consistent with, the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal, at least 37% of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and 10% to biodiversity. All funds under the Recovery and Resilience plans shall respect the "do no significant harm" criteria referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 [Regulation on establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment].
Amendment 674 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Support from the Facility shall not substitute recurring national budgetary expenditure and shall respect the principle of additionality of the Union funding. However, recurrent costs from investments and reforms shall be considered in the costing of the Recovery and Resilience Plan if they have direct positive structural benefits and if the negative effect on the government balance is only temporary.
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The Facility shall only support recurring national budgetary expenditure or tax reduction planned as permanent if evidence can be provided that these expenditures or tax reduction contribute to one of the objective set out in Article 3 while measures have been taken to ensure that the climate and biodiversity action, and environmental sustainability are not being harmed by them.
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Support from the Facility shall not be a substitute for national expenditures and shall respect the principle of additionality, unless a Member States that can duly justify limited national transfers of expenditures in order to attain the European average of national expenditures in the education and research sectors.
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall ensure that 50% of the Facility supports climate actions in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the Paris Climate Agreement. Member States shall identify and track climate spending by using the criteria laid out by the EU Taxonomy.
Amendment 678 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The projects shall bring EU added value and priority should be given either to cross-border projects or to those projects who due to spill over effects generate European added value in more than one Member State or region.
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The Facility shall not substitute recurring national expenditure and Member States shall maintain at least the same level of its public investment compared to the average level of its public investment in the five previous years.
Amendment 680 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Support from the Facility shall not substitute recurring national budgetary expenditure and shall respect the principle of additionality of the Union funding.
Amendment 681 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. The Facility shall not run counter to the strategic and economic interests of the Union. In that respect, support shall not be provided to projects that are part of the strategic investment plans of third countries.
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Recurring government spending shall not be financed out of this Facility.
Amendment 683 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. The Facility shall not substitute regular national budgetary expenditure.
Amendment 684 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 d (new) 2d. The Facility shall not finance projects detrimental to the Single Market or which would contribute to its fragmentation.
Amendment 685 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 a (new) Amendment 686 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 a (new) Article 4a Horizontal requirements 1. In accordance with Article 16 (2a), the Commission shall ensure that: (a) The Facility does not run counter to the strategic and economic interests of the EU. In this respect, support shall not be provided to projects that are part of the strategic investment plans of third countries, falling within the scope of the factors likely to affect security or public order to be taken into account by Member States and the Commission under Article 4 Regulation 2019/452; (b) The Facility shall not substitute nor finance recurring national budgetary expenditure and respect the principle of additionality of Union funding; (c) The recovery and resilience plans generate European added value, that is, the value resulting from Union intervention, additional to the value that would have been otherwise created by Member States alone, and the Member State concerned will accrue significant benefits form synergies with other recovery and resilience plans; (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan adheres with the principles EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025; (e) The Facility shall allocate at least 37% of the estimated total cost of all recovery and resilience plans referred to in Article 15 to activities that contribute to climate change mitigation; (f) Each recovery and resilience plan shall adhere to the following minimum allocation requirements: - 20% to the green transformation towards climate neutrality before 2050, taking into account the objectives of the Green Deal; - 20% to the transition towards a competitive, open and accessible digital society and economy, particularly by assisting in the digitalization of the private sector, schools and public administration, including the judiciary, taking into account the objectives of the Digital Agenda; - 20% to policies for the Next Generation, particularly in education, child policies and youth unemployment, including vocational training; taking into account the objectives of the European Skills Agenda, the Youth Guarantee and Child Guarantee. 2. Where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply with the horizontal requirements enlisted above, the plan will not be considered eligible for funding. The Member State concerned may make a request for technical support as part of the Technical Support Instrument, in order to allow for a better preparation of the proposal in the subsequent cycles.
Amendment 687 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) through amount of EUR
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) through amount of EUR 33
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) through amount of EUR 3
Amendment 690 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) through amount of EUR
Amendment 691 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) through amount of EUR 267 955 000 000 referred to in Article 3(2)(b) of Regulation [EURI] in current prices, available for non-revolving loan support to Members States pursuant to Article 12 and 13, subject to Article 4(5) of Regulation [EURI].
Amendment 692 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) through amount of EUR
Amendment 693 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) through amount of EUR
Amendment 694 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) through amount of EUR
Amendment 695 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) through amount of EUR
Amendment 696 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) Up to 10% of the amount mentioned at Article 5(1)(a) and 5(1)(b) shall be allocated for financing the Projects of European Common Interest specified in Article 5a. The amounts financing the Projects of European Common Interest shall be allocated from the shares of the Member States where the projects shall be implemented.
Amendment 697 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, stakeholder engagement, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on
Amendment 698 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, promoting the involvement of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of each instrument. Expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer
Amendment 699 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission and Member States or intermediary management agents for the management of each instrument. Expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments.
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of each instrument. Expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments. Travelling costs will be excluded.
Amendment 701 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of each instrument. Expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of
Amendment 702 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of
Amendment 703 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. In the 2025 Draft Budget of the EU, the Commission shall assess the expected amount of unused commitment appropriations and decommitment appropriations available for non- repayable support referred to in paragraph 1 - point b of this Article. The expected amount of unused commitment appropriations and decommitment appropriations available for non-repayable support referred to in paragraph 1point b of this Article shall be enter into the EU budget as external assigned revenues in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation in the2025 Draft Budget of the EU.
Amendment 704 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. In the 2025 Draft Budget of the EU, the Commission shall assess the expected amount of unused commitment appropriations and decommitment appropriations available for non- repayable support referred to in paragraph 1, point b of this Article. The expected amount of unused commitment appropriations and decommitment appropriations available for non-repayable support referred to in paragraph 1point b of this Article shall be enter into the EU budget as external assigned revenues in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation in the2025 Draft Budget of the EU.
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. For the purpose of this Regulation, the maximum aid intensity rates for investments made by micro, small, medium and other enterprises, as referred to in Commission Regulation (EU) 651/2014 and in Commission Regulation (EU) 702/2014, may be increased by 25%, provided that the maximum combined aid does not exceed 90% of the eligible costs.
Amendment 706 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 a (new) Article 5a Projects of European Common Interest The amount specified in Article 5(1)(ba) shall be use for financing Projects of European common interest having a European coverage with a large contribution to the green and digital transition and to the economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. The Projects of European common interest shall be introduced by the Commission through delegated acts specifying the participating Member States, the amounts, the milestones and targets, the priority projects/types of projects. The Projects of European common interest shall be: - Sustainable Tourism - Aeronautical industry - Inland waterways navigability - ERTMS on European Freight Corridors - Energy cross border connections
Amendment 707 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 a (new) Article 5a Unused Funds Unused funds from this Facility shall not be repurposed or transferred to other budget lines.
Amendment 708 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 Amendment 709 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 Amendment 710 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 Amendment 711 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – title Amendment 712 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Amendment 713 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Facility. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation. Those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned and shall be subject to the same requirements as regards sound financial management as the originating funds.
Amendment 714 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Facility, with a maximum limit of 10% of the budgetary envelope of the Member State. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation. Those resources shall be used
Amendment 715 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Facility (except for ERDF, EAFRD and ESF+). The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation. Those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 716 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new) The outstanding unused amount under the Facility shall be transferred into a budgetary reserve that may be used to reinforce EU programmes under direct management in the areas of research and innovation (Horizon Europe), education (Eramus+), infrastructure (Connecting Europe Facility), digitalisation (Digital Europe) and border management (Integrated Border Management Fund). The budgetary reserve shall be released in part or in its entirety only after the Commission has concluded that the programmes indicated in sub-paragraph 1, cannot reach the objectives set out in the respective legislation, without an increase of financing. The budgetary reserve and subsequent transfers shall comply with the rules set out in the Financial Regulation and shall be subject to the approval of the Parliament and Council. The amount still in the budgetary reserve on 31 December 2027 shall be used in its entirety for repayment of the financing drawn by the Commission for the purpose of the financing of the Facility.
Amendment 717 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 718 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new) In addition to the financial envelope set out in Article 6(1), Member States may propose to allocate part of their Reform and Resilience Plan to the Technical Support Instrument. The amount allocated shall contribute to the achievement of reforms and investments in the European policy areas referred in Article 3, in particular those related to the institutional resilience. The amount allocated shall also contribute to increase the technical support for the preparation, implementation, revision and improvement of their Recovery and Resilience Plans. The amount allocated shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the Funds to which the resources are transferred and for the benefit of the Member State concerned. The Commission shall implement those resources in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 719 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new) Paid out RRF funds that Member States used incorrectly must be repaid. These funds are to be used to compensate for the cuts in the MFF or the forthcoming budgets in the fields of research, energy transition, transport networks and education.
Amendment 720 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new) The payment of the funds and the amount of the borrowing is to be linked strictly to the objectives and projects agreed upon, for which the N+ rule does not apply.
Amendment 721 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new) Member States may propose to allocated part of their Reform and Resilience Plan to their Member State compartment under the InvestEU programme to support actions related to the solvency of companies established in a Member State and operating in the Union. The amount allocated shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of the InvestEU programme and for the benefit of the Member State concerned. The Commission shall implement those resources in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 722 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 a (new) Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 a (new) Article 6a The payment appropriations of the funds and the amount of the borrowing shall be linked strictly to the objectives and projects agreed upon, without the application of N + rules.
Amendment 724 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be implemented by the Commission in direct management in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The European Court of Auditors, as per Article 287 (1) TFEU, shall examine the accounts of all revenue and expenditure of the Union, including those derived from the present Regulation.
Amendment 725 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 726 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new) For the purpose of sustainable financing of the Facility the Commission and Council shall commit to introduce a clear and binding calendar for a basket of new own resources which shall enter the Union budget in the course of the next Multiannual Financial Framework. The amount of the new own resources shall be sufficient to cover at least the principal and interest costs related to the borrowing of funds under the Next Generation EU.
Amendment 727 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 c (new) The Commission shall put in place effective and proportionate anti-fraud measures taking into account the risks identified.
Amendment 728 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 a (new) Article 7a Efficient and effective checks and audit 1. The Commission, OLAF, EPPO and the Court of Auditors shall expressly be authorised to exert their rights as foreseen by Article 129(1) of the Financial Regulation. 2. The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out administrative investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union in connection with support under the Facility. 3. The Commission shall put in place effective and proportionate anti-fraud measures taking into account the risks identified. The Commission shall, for this purpose develop or adapt existing IT systems to create a digital performance reporting system that allows monitoring, detection and reporting of irregularities or fraud. 4. The Member States' authorities involved in the implementation of the support under the Facility shall keep records of the economic operators and their beneficial owners, when such owners are natural persons, involved in the implementation of the funds.
Amendment 729 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 Support under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
Amendment 730 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new) Financing and investment operations shall fulfil both aspects of additionality as referred to point (b) of in Article 209(2) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 731 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 732 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 733 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 734 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 735 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 736 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Amendment 737 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – title Measures linking the Facility to sound economic governance and to the Union's climate, environment and social objectives
Amendment 738 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 Amendment 739 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1.
Amendment 740 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part Amendment 741 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt a decision by means of an implementing
Amendment 742 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR],
Amendment 743 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 The decision to suspend payments referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply to payment applications submitted after the date of the decision to suspend. The decision to recover payments shall apply to payments already paid by the Facility and received by the Member State concerned.
Amendment 744 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 The
Amendment 745 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new) (1) Recipient undertakings should not be registered in tax havens as listed on Council’s EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, and if they are, they can only remain a recipient undertaking if committing to take actions taking them off the list within a determined time period of 6 months.
Amendment 746 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The decision to suspend payments referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply as long as the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact is activated in accordance with Articles 5(1) and 9(1) of Regulation (EC) 1466/97, and as long as severe economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic persist.
Amendment 747 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2.
Amendment 748 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. I
Amendment 749 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. In the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in Article 15(11) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt a decision by means of an implementing
Amendment 750 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. In the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in Article 15(11) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […],
Amendment 751 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new) The Council shall take the decisions referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 by qualified majority based on a proposal from the Commission.
Amendment 752 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Where the European Semester and in particular the country-specific recommendations, identifies challenges that require urgent reforms but the Member State in question makes inadequate use of the allocated funding or the Commission decided to suspend such funding because of unsatisfactory implementation of the recovery and resilience plans or in case of deficiency with regards to rule of law, regional and local level actions, including civil society initiatives that contribute to addressing those challenges shall continue to benefit from the Facility, and funding shall be made available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations.
Amendment 753 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. In the event of significant non- compliance with climate and environment objectives of the EU, in particular the achievement of the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050, as well as with the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an delegated act, in accordance with Article 25a, to suspend all or part of the payments under the Facility.
Amendment 754 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The external audit of the activities undertaken in accordance with this Regulation is carried out by the European Court of Auditors in accordance with Article 287 TFEU. The Commission, the beneficiary Member States and any person or entity receiving Union funds shall ensure that the Court of Auditors has full access to all information which it considers necessary to carry out its audits.
Amendment 755 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. In the event of significant non- compliance with climate and environment objectives of the EU, in particular the achievement of the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050, the Commission shall adopt measures to suspend all or part of the payments under the Facility.
Amendment 756 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. A Member State shall repay to the Commission financial contributions paid to it pursuant to Article 15 with respect to reform commitment, in case of significant reversals of reforms that were part of the national recovery and resilience plan.
Amendment 757 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. The Commission shall keep the European Parliament informed of the implementation of this Article. In particular the Commission shall, when one of the conditions set out in paragraph 1 is fulfilled for a Member State, immediately inform the European Parliament and provide details of the payments which could be subject to a suspension of commitments or payments. The European Parliament may invite the Commission for a structured dialogue on the application of paragraph 1, having regard in particular to the transmission of the information referred to in the first sub-paragraph. The Commission shall not propose an implementing act referred to in the paragraph 1 unless the structured dialogue referred to in the second subparagraph is deemed completed in an official communication from the Parliament.
Amendment 758 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 a (new) Amendment 759 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 a (new) Amendment 760 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 a (new) Article 9a Measures linking the Facility to the protection of the Union budget in the case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law 1. In the event of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in a Member State affecting the principles of sound financial management or the protection of the financial interests of the Union, as defined in Article 3 of Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, the Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act : (a) to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and17(2) of this Regulation, or; (b) to suspend payments under the Facility. The decision to suspend payments referred to in the first subparagraph shall apply to payment applications submitted after the date of the decision to suspend. The suspension of the time period referred to in Article 17 shall apply from the day after the adoption of the decision referred to in the first subparagraph. In case of suspension of payments, under Article 4(3) of Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States shall apply. 2. The legitimate interests of the final recipients and beneficiaries of the Facility shall be properly safeguarded in the event of suspension of payment due to generalised deficiencies according to paragraph 1. When adopting such measures, the Commission shall take into account their potential impact on final recipients and beneficiaries. Where a suspension of payments affects the final recipients and beneficiaries, the Commission shall take the necessary measures to take over the responsibility of the management of the funds, and continue making the payments to them. Final recipients and beneficiaries shall be duly informed about the situation of generalised deficiencies by the responsible national authority. They shall also be provided with the adequate information, guidance and user-friendly tools, including via a website or an internet portal, to continue benefiting from the funds. 3. In the event of a positive assessment by the Commission in accordance with Article6 of Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, the Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to lift the suspension of the time period or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph. The relevant procedures or payments shall resume the day after the lifting of the suspension.
Amendment 761 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 a (new) Article 9a Measures linking the Facility to the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law 1. In the event of generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law in a Member State affecting the principles of sound financial management or the protection of the financial interests of the Union, as defined in Article 3 of Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, the Commission shall, adopt a decision by means of an implemented act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. The decision to suspend payments referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply to payment applications submitted after the date of the decision to suspend. The suspension of the time period referred to in Article 17 shall apply from the day after the adoption of the decision referred to in paragraph 1. In case of suspension of payments, Article4(3) of Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States shall apply. 2. In the event of a positive assessment by the Commission in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, the Commission shall, adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to lift the suspension of the time period or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph. The relevant procedures or payments shall resume the day after the lifting of the suspension. 3. Where the European Semester and in particular the country-specific recommendations, identify challenges that require urgent reforms but the Member State in question makes inadequate use of the allocated funding or the Commission decided to suspend such funding because of unsatisfactory implementation of the recovery and resilience plans or in case of deficiency with regards to rule of law, regional and local level actions that contribute to addressing those challenges shall continue to benefit from the Facility.
Amendment 762 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 a (new) Article 9a Measures linking the Facility to the protection of the Union budget in the case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law 1. In the event of generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law in a Member State affecting the principles of sound financial management or the protection of the financial interests of the Union, as defined in Article 3 of Regulation [.../....]on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, the Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1)and17(2) of this Regulation or to suspend payments under the Facility. The decision to suspend payments referred to in the first subparagraph shall apply to payment applications submitted after the date of the decision to suspend. The suspension of the time period referred to in Article 17 shall apply from the day after the adoption of the decision referred to in the first subparagraph. In case of suspension of payments under Article 4(3) of Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States shall apply. 2. In the event of a positive assessment by the Commission in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, the Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to lift the suspension of the time period or of payments referred to in the previous paragraph. The relevant procedures or payments shall resume the day after the lifting of the suspension.
Amendment 763 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 a (new) Article 9a Measures linking the Facility to the protection of the Union budget in the case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law 1. Without prejudice to the measures indicated in Article 19, the measures indicated in Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States may apply to support under the Facility. 2. The Commission assessment of the explanations provided by Member States on whether the measures in the plans are expected to address deficiencies, as regards the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU, referred to in Article 16, shall be explicitly taken into account in the context of any procedure pursuant to Regulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law. 3. Only plans to which the Commission assessment referred in to paragraph 2 assigns the highest score shall be eligible for support under the Facility. 4. The assessment referred to in paragraph 2 shall be made public.
Amendment 764 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 a (new) Article 9a Link to the European Semester Funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall only be paid out if at least 50% of the country-specific recommendations from the previous three European Semester cycles have either been completed to a satisfactory degree or the Member State submitting the recovery and resilience plan has taken binding commitments to achieve that goal within the next two years.
Amendment 765 #
Proposal for a regulation Chapter 1 a (new) Financing of the Facility Article 9 Possible Sources of Financing 1. The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be financed by new EU own-resources, after approval in the European Parliament and Council. New own-resources shall be those outlined in the Council agreement, namely: (a) a financial transactions tax; (b) a Border Carbon Tax, as outlined by Ursula von der Leyen in her political guidelines for the Commission; (c) a digital tax, in line with the ongoing discussions at OECD level; (d) a plastic tax; These new own-resources shall be approved by the beginning of 2021 and shall raise the necessary funds to repay the sums that the Commission will raise in capital markets. The Recovery and Resilience Fund shall not draw funds from future EU budgets.
Amendment 766 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 A
Amendment 767 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the relative unemployment rate of each Member State and the cumulative percentage loss in real GDP observed over the period 2020-2021 compared to 2019. During years 2021-2022 the maximum financial contribution shall be calculated using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population, the inverse of the per capita GDP and the average relative unemployment rate of each Member State for years 2015-2019. For years 2023-2024, the maximum financial contribution shall be calculated using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on population, the inverse of the per capita GDP, the cumulative percentage loss in real GDP and the average unemployment observed over the period 2020-2021 compared to 2019. The final allocation maximum amount will be calculated by 30 June 2022.
Amendment 768 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross
Amendment 769 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State
Amendment 770 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population, the
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in Article 5(1)(a), using the methodology set out in Annex I, based on the population, the inverse of the per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Amendment 772 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 Amendment 773 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 A maximum financial contribution shall be calculated for each Member State for the allocation of the amount referred to in
Amendment 774 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – title Allocation of the financial contribution
Amendment 775 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. For a period until 31 December 2022, the Commission shall make available for allocation
Amendment 776 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. For a period until 31 December 202
Amendment 777 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. For a period until 31 December 2022, the Commission shall make available for allocation EUR
Amendment 778 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. For a period until 31 December 2022, the Commission shall make available for allocation EUR 33
Amendment 779 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 780 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new) Member States shall co-finance at least 25% of the estimated total investment costs of the package referred to in Article 5(1)(a).
Amendment 781 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Member States shall co-finance all expenditure under this Facility at a rate of 20%.
Amendment 782 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 Amendment 783 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 Amendment 784 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 Amendment 785 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. For a period starting after 31 December 2022 until 31 December 2024,
Amendment 786 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. For a period starting after 31 December 2022 until 31 December 2024, where financial resources are available, the Commission may organise calls in line with the calendar of the European Semester. To that effect, it shall publish an indicative calendar of the calls to be organised in that period, and shall indicate, at each call, the amount available for allocation. At least 80% of these funds shall support climate, biodiversity and environmental actions to ensure consistency with the European Green Deal and the Paris climate Agreement. Each Member State may propose to receive up to a maximum amount corresponding to its allocation share of the available amount for
Amendment 787 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. For a period starting after 31 December 2022 until 31 December 2024,
Amendment 788 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. For a period starting after 31 December 2022 until 31 December 202
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Any appropriation not executed or de-committed by the end of 2024 shall be transferred to the Multiannual Financial Framework to reinforce EU programmes under direct management supporting the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda as well as Horizon Europe, Digital Europe and Erasmus+.
Amendment 790 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 a (new) Article 11a Pre-financing 1. In 2021, subject to the adoption by the Commission of the legal commitment referred to in Article 19 (1) and when requested by a Member State together with the submission of the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment of an amount of up to 20% of the legal commitment in the form of non-repayable support, and, where applicable and subject to the request of eligible Member States, of up to 10% of the loan support in the form of a loan as set out in accordance with Article 19. By derogation from Article116(1) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission shall make the corresponding payment within two months after the adoption by the Commission of the legal commitment referred to in Article 19. 2. In cases of pre-financing under paragraph 1, the financial contributions shall be adjusted proportionally. 3. Countries which participate in EPPO activities shall, upon their request, be eligible to receive an additional pre- financing of 5% of the legal commitment in the form of non-repayable support.
Amendment 791 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. Until 31 December 2024, upon request from a Member State, the Commission may grant to the Member State concerned a non-revolving loan to support
Amendment 792 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. U
Amendment 793 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. Until 31 December 202
Amendment 794 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. Until 31 December 202
Amendment 795 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. Until 31 December 202
Amendment 796 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. A Member State may request a loan at the same time of the submission of a recovery and resilience plan referred to in Article 15, or at a different moment in time until 31 August 2024. In the latter case, unless the request is warranted by the need to compensate for a reduction in the amounts allocated in accordance with Article 10, the request shall be accompanied by a revised plan, including additional milestones and targets.
Amendment 797 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. A Member State may request a loan at the same time of the submission of
Amendment 798 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. A Member State may request a loan at the same time of the submission of a recovery and resilience plan referred to in Article 15, or at a different moment in time until 31 August 2024.
Amendment 799 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. A Member State may request a loan at the same time of the submission of a recovery and resilience plan referred to in Article 15, or at a different moment in time until 31 August 2024. In the latter case, the
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. A Member State may request a loan at the same time of the submission of a recovery and resilience plan referred to in Article 15, or at a different moment in time until 31 August 202
Amendment 801 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. A Member State may request a loan at the same time of the submission of a recovery and resilience plan referred to in Article 15, or at a different moment in time until 31 August 202
Amendment 802 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. A Member State may request a loan at the same time of the submission of a recovery and resilience plan referred to in Article 15, or at a different moment in time until 31 August 202
Amendment 803 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the reasons for the loan support, justified by the higher financial needs linked to additional
Amendment 804 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the reasons for the loan support, justified by the higher financial needs linked to additional
Amendment 805 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the reasons for the loan support, justified by the higher financial needs linked to
Amendment 806 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) where applicable, the additional reforms and investments for which the loan is partially or entirely requested, in line with Article 15;
Amendment 807 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the additional
Amendment 808 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the additional
Amendment 809 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) information about how the loan request fits into the overall financial planning of the Member State and how it fits into the general objective of sound fiscal policies in line with the Union’s framework for economic governance;
Amendment 810 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) An independently assessed probability of failure of the implementation of the proposed reforms;
Amendment 811 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. In case the request for a loan is made at a different moment in time than the submission of a recovery and resilience plan and concerns additional reforms and investments, it shall be accompanied by a revised plan with relevant milestones and targets.
Amendment 812 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than
Amendment 813 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than the difference between the total cost of the recovery and resilience plan, as revised where relevant, and the maximum financial contribution referred to in Article 10. The maximum volume of the loan for each Member State shall not exceed
Amendment 814 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than the difference between the total cost of the recovery and resilience plan, as revised where relevant, and the maximum financial contribution referred to in Article 10. The maximum volume of the loan for each Member State shall not exceed
Amendment 815 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than the difference between the total cost of the recovery and resilience plan, as revised where relevant, and the maximum financial contribution referred to in Article 10. The maximum volume of the loan for each Member State shall not exceed
Amendment 816 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 Amendment 817 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 5. By derogation from paragraph 4,
Amendment 818 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 7 7. The Commission shall
Amendment 819 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the justification for requesting the loan and its amount is considered reasonable and plausible in relation to the additional
Amendment 820 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the justification for requesting the loan and its amount is considered reasonable and plausible in relation to the
Amendment 821 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the justification for requesting the loan and its amount is considered reasonable and plausible in relation to the transition plans, additional reforms and investments; and
Amendment 822 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the justification for requesting the loan and its amount is considered reasonable and plausible in relation to the additional reforms and investments measures; and
Amendment 823 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the additional
Amendment 824 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the
Amendment 825 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the additional reforms and investments measures comply with the criteria set out in Article 16(3.
Amendment 826 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) the probability that the Member State does not fulfil the criteria for the loan;
Amendment 827 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the amount of the loan in euro; including, where applicable, the amount of pre-financed loan support in accordance with Article 11a;
Amendment 828 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) the average maturity;
Amendment 829 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) the maximum number of instalments and
Amendment 830 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e (e) the other elements needed for the implementation of the loan support in relation to the growth enhancing reforms and the sustainable investment projects concerned in line with the decision referred to in Article 17(2).
Amendment 831 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package.
Amendment 832 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package.
Amendment 833 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. According with the subsidiarity principle, national authorities of the Member States shall discuss and agree these plans with the regional and local administrations. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package.
Amendment 834 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public
Amendment 835 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4,
Amendment 836 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare annual national recovery and resilience plans. These plans
Amendment 837 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package, at the same time fostering the mobilisation of private investments.
Amendment 838 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. The reforms agenda shall set out a comprehensive reform package. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the
Amendment 839 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery
Amendment 840 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of
Amendment 841 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent period of up to four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent package.
Amendment 842 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms a
Amendment 843 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned
Amendment 844 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and
Amendment 845 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall be subject to the following horizontal requirements: - The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the principles EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 and shall comprise key actions to achieve gender equality combined with measures for gender mainstreaming. - The recovery and resilience plan shall generate European added value. - Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, at least 37 % of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to overall mainstreaming climate actions. At least 20% of the amount contributing to mainstreaming climate actions shall be used in the green transition pillar, contributing to the transition towards achieving the most recent Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of EU climate neutrality by 2050. - Reflecting the priorities of the Digital Agenda and the necessity to accomplish a Digital Single Market which will increase the Union’s competitiveness at global level and it will also help make the Union more resilient, more innovative and strategically autonomous, at least 20% of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to investing in digital technologies, infrastructure and processes. - Reflecting the future-oriented character of the Next Generation EU recovery instrument and acknowledging the importance of the Digital Skills Agenda, the Child Guarantee and the Youth Guarantee for preventing the young people of today from becoming a “lockdown generation”, at least 20% of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to tackling the risk of long-lasting damage to young people’s labour market prospects and to their overall well-being through comprehensive employment, education and skills solutions and responses targeting young people. - The plans shall not run counter to the strategic and economic interests of the EU. In this respect, support shall not be provided to projects that are part of the strategic investment plans of third countries. - The funding of the plans shall not substitute recurring national budgetary expenditure and respect the principle of additionality of EU funding.
Amendment 846 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 847 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Reflecting ICT shortages in the area of schooling during the pandemic. Accelerated promotion of e-learning, distance and project-based learning especially at primary and secondary level of education across the EU. This will not only increase competitiveness of the EU economy, but will equip students with skills required in the current and future economy. This will increase resilience of schools in case of future pandemics while, reducing the damage of such events on young generations.
Amendment 848 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Funds from the Facility should also serve to increase allocations to already existing national funding instruments, which can be part of the Recovery and Resilience plans; this will allow for a more rapid use of the funds and a quick impact on the ground.
Amendment 849 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The Facility shall not support measures causing harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of the same Regulation.
Amendment 850 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Reflecting the European Pillar of Social Rights as Europe’s strategy for social progress, at least 30% of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to the social and territorial cohesion, including the implementation of the EPRS objectives. None of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be in contradiction to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights. By means of a delegated act, the Commission shall adopt the relevant methodology to help Member States to fulfil those requirements.
Amendment 851 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Investments and reform measures planned after 1 February 2020 related to the economic and social consequences caused by the COVID-19 pandemic onwards shall be eligible for support by the recovery and resilience facility, providing they adhere to the requirements set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 852 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent a pathway to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and the Union climate and environment objectives. At least 40% of the estimated total cost of all the recovery and resilience plans shall be allocated to activities substantially contributing to climate change mitigation or adaptation pursuant to Articles 10 and 11 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852. At least 10% of the estimated total cost of all the recovery and resilience plans shall additionally be allocated to activities substantially contributing to any of the other environmental objectives under that Regulation. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 25a to specify the methodology and the related reporting provision to support Member States to fulfil the requirements of this paragraph and to monitor the compliance with these requirements. All of the funds allocated to the green transition policy area shall support economic activities that qualify as environmentally sustainable in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 853 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 d (new) 1d. The Facility shall only support activities that do not cause significant harm to one or more environmental objectives referred to in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 pursuant to the provisions of Article 17of that Regulation, and that are carried out in compliance with ‘minimum safeguards’ pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and shall not support activities or include investments that lead to a lock-in in assets that undermine the achievement of the Union’s climate and environment objectives. In particular, they shall not include investments related to: (a) the decommissioning, operation, adaptation or lifetime extension of nuclear power stations, or the management or storage of nuclear waste; (b) the exploration, production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels; (c) the disposal of waste in landfill; (d) installations for the combustion of waste; (e) airport infrastructure, except for outermost regions; (f) vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines.
Amendment 854 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 e (new) 1e. The Commission may adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 25a to supplement the list referred to in paragraph [1d].
Amendment 855 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 f (new) 1f. Without prejudice to the allocation requirements referred to in this Article, Member States shall ensure the needs- based allocation of funds received from the Facility among municipalities and local governments and shall allocate at least 10% of their maximum financial contribution, referred to in Article 10, to municipalities and local governments, and shall provide for a direct access to those resources. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 25a to specify the arrangements to be taken by Member States for the provisioning of resources from the Facility to municipalities and local governments.
Amendment 856 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 g (new) 1g. Eligible plans shall be based on a gender impact assessment of the planned measures, in line with the objectives outlined in the Gender Equality Strategy, and take into account its results to effectively address the negative impact of the crisis on gender equality, in particular by ensuring high-quality job creation for women, the reduction of the gender pay gap and access to credit for women entrepreneurs;
Amendment 857 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 Amendment 858 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from
Amendment 859 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from
Amendment 860 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester
Amendment 861 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also take into consideration sectors and policy areas that usually receive little attention in the context of the European Semester, but that suffer considerably from the pandemic, such as education and culture. Therefore, each national recovery and resilience plan shall dedicate at least 2% of the overall budget to the cultural and creative sectors. Furthermore, 10% shall be dedicated for investments in quality and inclusive education. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition
Amendment 862 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition and for reinforcing the strategic autonomy of the Union. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition
Amendment 863 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the
Amendment 864 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also take into consideration sectors and policy areas that usually receive little attention in the context of the European Semester, but that suffer considerably from the pandemic, such as culture and education. Therefore, each national recovery and resilience plan shall dedicate at least 2% of the overall budget to the cultural and creative sectors and industries. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds.
Amendment 865 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those rel
Amendment 866 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall contribute to the Union's strategic autonomy and to the implementation of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and shall be consistent with the latest relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the latest European Semester, as well as challenges and priorities identified in the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition and those relevant for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 867 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. The recovery and resilience plans shall be drawn up following adequate consultation with regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and the civil society in accordance with the Code of Conduct on Partnership. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 868 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the 2020 European Semester,
Amendment 869 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with and have as a priority the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities
Amendment 870 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 Amendment 871 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall contribute to the Union's strategic autonomy, to the competitiveness of the Union and to the implementation of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and shall be consistent with the latest relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the latest European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds.
Amendment 872 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with and have as a priority the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition, and comply with the EU Taxonomy and notably the Do No Significant Harm principle. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and other environmental targets and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of
Amendment 873 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the Union's climate and environmental objectives. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 874 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall
Amendment 875 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the
Amendment 876 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, including long-term fiscal stability and labour market participation, and in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds.
Amendment 877 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be
Amendment 878 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22
Amendment 879 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the
Amendment 880 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition knowledge based economy. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds.
Amendment 881 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant annual country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 882 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green, care and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
Amendment 883 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for
Amendment 884 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities
Amendment 885 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new) (1) The recovery and resilience plans shall not finance road infrastructure projects which have already been financed from ERDF funds in the 2014- 2020 programming period.
Amendment 886 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) Amendment 887 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. In each Member State 10% of the maximum financial contribution, referred to in Article 10, shall be allocated to municipalities and local governments that shall be provided with a direct access to those resources. Those municipalities and local governments of a Member State - which have been hit the hardest by the pandemic, taking into account the absolute numbers of COVID-19 cases in the territories concerned, - and with the lower level of financial opportunities to tackle the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis expressed in the form of the local GDP/capita, shall be given priority.
Amendment 888 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. By means of a delegated act, the Commission shall adopt the relevant methodology, based on the Regulation (EU) 2020/852 [Regulation on establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment ] to help the Member States to fulfil the 40% and 10% spending targets in Article 14(2).
Amendment 889 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. By means of a delegated act, the Commission shall adopt the relevant methodology, based on the Regulation (EU) 2020/852 [Regulation on establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment ] to help the Member States to fulfil the 37% and 10% spending targets in Article 14(2).
Amendment 890 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Measures as of 1 February 2020 related to the mitigation of the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic shall be eligible, provided that they meet the criteria of this Regulation.
Amendment 891 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Priority shall as a general rule be given to the regions and territories with the highest unemployment rate within Member States.
Amendment 892 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the duty to respect and promote the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU.
Amendment 893 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The recovery and resilience plans shall contribute to the strengthening of the Single Market.
Amendment 894 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 26a to set out the arrangements to be taken by Member States for the provisioning of resources from the Facility to municipalities and local governments.
Amendment 895 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. The recovery and resilience plans shall contribute to convergence and the reduction of regional disparities and in this sense Pan-European projects are particularly encouraged.
Amendment 896 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. At least 50 % of the total request included in each recovery and resilience plan shall contribute to mainstreaming climate and environmental objectives.
Amendment 897 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Investments that do not comply with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle set out in the Regulation (EU) No 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council [EU Taxonomy Regulation], shall not be eligible.
Amendment 898 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 Amendment 899 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 Amendment 900 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 Amendment 901 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 3. Where a Member State
Amendment 902 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 3. Where a Member States is exempted from the monitoring and assessment of the European Semester on the basis of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 472/2013, or is subject to surveillance under Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002, the provisions set out in this regulation shall be applied to the Member State concerned in relation to the
Amendment 903 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. A Member State that wishes to receive support under the Facility shall involve stakeholders, in particular representatives or authorities of the regional and local level, economic and social partners as well as civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders, in the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with the partnership principle set out in Regulation (EU) No. 1303/2013, especially Article 5 thereof. The same shall apply to municipalities and local governments when they access resources under the Facility directly in accordance with Article 14(1e) of this Regulation.
Amendment 904 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. This Regulation and the related reforms and investments shall fully observe Article 152 TFEU, and the recovery and resilience plans issued under this Regulation shall respect national practices and institutions including for wage formation. This Regulation and the related reforms and investments shall take duly into account Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and accordingly must not affect the right to negotiate, conclude or enforce collective agreements or to take collective action in accordance with national law and practices.
Amendment 905 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The national resilience and recovery plans adopted under Article 15 of this Regulation shall be in line with the Union's climate neutrality objective and the EU Taxonomy, and adhere to the Do No Significant Harm principle. No activity and measure implemented under the national resilience and recovery plans should substantially harm the environmental objectives of the EU Taxonomy. Investment related to the extraction, production, processing, distribution, storage, transport, transmission or combustion of fossil fuels shall be excluded.
Amendment 906 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Only Member States that participate in the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and Member States that request until 31 December 2020 to join the EPPO shall be eligible to receive support under the Facility.
Amendment 907 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Member States may update their annual recovery and resilience plans by 15 October in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation.
Amendment 908 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the Financial Regulation rules on conflict of interest with relation to the implementation of the EU budget, in particular Article 61 thereof. The Commission may utilise ICT systems to identify and pursue conflicts of interests in relation to the implementation of measures under this Facility.
Amendment 909 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. Where the green and open digital transitions entail inevitable job losses, the Facility shall also be available to support measures that protect and assist affected workers.
Amendment 910 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 a (new) Article 14a Exclusion from the scope of support The RRF shall not support activities and investments: (a) listed in Annex V point B of the InvestEU Programme; (b) listed in Article 6 of the European Regional Development Fund; (c) support of activities of companies in sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) if no green transition plans are in place; (d) Support of companies registered in the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, following the Commission Recommendation C(2020) 4885 final*** ; (e) Support of companies with track records of environmental, human and workers’ rights abuse and violations, or corruption. (t) Support of large undertakings in the meaning of Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council** on the annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and related reports of certain types of undertakings, that do not provide binding transition plans, elaborating how they align their economic activities to the Union's climate and environmental objectives, including plans of the phase-out of activities causing significant harm to any environmental objective and the transformation of such activities into neutral or low impact activities within a pre-defined timeframe. The plans should also include quality job maintenance measures, gender equality and Corporate Social Responsibility targets; (f) Undertakings that do not commit to restrictions on dividend payments, senior pay and share buy-backs during the period of the support; (g) Support for operations of companies having a consolidated net turnover of or exceeding EUR 750 000 000 that do not commit to a report on income tax information, broken down by tax jurisdiction and for each jurisdiction in which the undertaking operates, on an annual basis and publicly available. (number of employees, assets, turnover, profit or loss before income tax, tax accrued, tax paid, accumulated earnings, stated capital, public subsidies received). [Companies covered by this reporting requirement shall be allowed one or more specific items of information required in public country by country reports to be temporarily omitted when they are of a nature such that their disclosure would be seriously prejudicial to the commercial position of the companies; such omission shall not prevent a fair and balanced understanding of the tax position of the company and shall be duly justified."] (h) support of activities of large companies in the meaning of Directive 2013/34/EU that have reportable arrangements under the Council Directive (EU) 2018/822* in relation to reportable cross-border arrangements, unless such entities commit to repeal the reportable arrangements concerned within twelve months from the financial support reception.
Amendment 911 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 a (new) Article 14a Exclusion from eligibility The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall not support: (a) the decommissioning or the construction of nuclear power stations; (b) the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels; (c) facilities for the disposal of waste in landfill; (d) facilities for the combustion of waste; (e) activities causing significant harm to any of the environmental objectives set out in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 thereof.
Amendment 912 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 1. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Facility shall submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan as defined in Article 14(1), the execution of which will be in full compliance with EU legislation, in particular Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement.
Amendment 913 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Facility shall establish a multilevel dialogue, in which local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations including environmental and other NGOs, other relevant stakeholders and the general public are able to actively engage and discuss the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan. The organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014.
Amendment 914 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. After the Commission makes available for allocation the amount referred to in Article 11(2) a Member State shall, when relevant, update and submit to the Commission, the recovery and resilience plan referred to in paragraph 1 to take into account the updated maximum financial contribution calculated in accordance with Article 10(2).
Amendment 915 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan may be submitted by Member State starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year. Before the formal submission to the Commission, the national recovery and resilience plan shall be approved by the national parliament of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 916 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan may be submitted by Member State starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year. Such draft plan is submitted to the attention of national social partners for consultation not later than the next February and social partners will have at least 30 days to react in writing.
Amendment 917 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April
Amendment 918 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its latest National Reform Programme, taking into account the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro, and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan may be submitted by Member State starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.
Amendment 919 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The annual recovery and resilience plans presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its annual National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April.
Amendment 920 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall
Amendment 921 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Facility shall establish a multilevel dialogue, in which municipalities, local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, in particular youth organisations, and other relevant stakeholders and the general public are able actively to engage and discuss the preparation and the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plans. The draft plan shall be submitted to the attention of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, in particular youth organisations, and other relevant stakeholders and the general public for consultation at least 3months before the date of submission to the Commission and social partners will have at least 30 days to react in writing, in accordance with the principle of partnership.
Amendment 922 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. A Member State wishing to receive support under the Facility shall establish a multilevel dialogue, in which local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations including environmental and other NGOs, other relevant stakeholders and the general public are able to actively engage and discuss the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan. The organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014.
Amendment 923 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The recovery and resilience plan shall be drawn up based on multilevel, meaningful and inclusive consultations with local and regional authorities, social partners, employees, local communities, civil society organisations and all other relevant stakeholders both at national and at regional level.
Amendment 924 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The draft plan shall be submitted to the attention of local and regional authorities, national social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders for consultation.
Amendment 925 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall be drawn up with the support of regional and local authorities and shall reflect their preferences.
Amendment 926 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The recovery and resilience plan shall be duly reasoned and substantiated including a statement that funds drawn from the Facility will not be used for projects being part of the strategic investment plans of third countries. It shall in particular set out the following elements:
Amendment 927 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 928 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 929 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) a
Amendment 930 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a)
Amendment 931 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, and in the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro, are expected to be addressed;
Amendment 932 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the
Amendment 933 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, including fiscal aspects, are expected to be addressed;
Amendment 934 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of
Amendment 935 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of the way the
Amendment 936 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of the way the
Amendment 937 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester are
Amendment 938 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new) (aa) the measures considered as aligned with the country-specific recommendations, which shall be prioritised;
Amendment 939 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new) (ab) in case a Member State is experiencing imbalances or excessive imbalances as concluded by the Commission after an in-depth review, an explanation of the way the recommendations made under Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 are to be addressed;
Amendment 940 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a c (new) (ac) an explanation on how the plans would contribute to the strengthening of the Single Market;
Amendment 941 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential
Amendment 942 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the well-being and quality of life of its citizens, the growth potential, job creation, social progress and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, contributes to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, decreases inequality, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 943 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan
Amendment 944 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence; and to the achievement of sound medium-term budgetary positions which ensures the sustainability of public finances or a rapid progress towards such sustainability;
Amendment 945 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan
Amendment 946 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the
Amendment 947 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential and long- term competitiveness, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, promotes the development of cross-border transport infrastructures, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance
Amendment 948 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of the European added-value of the measures envisaged, and in particular how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, particularly for SMEs, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 949 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, the long- term competitiveness, sustainable job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis ensuring no one is left behind, and its contribution to enhance economic productivity, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 950 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis in the regions and territories with the highest unemployment rate within Member States, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 951 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the
Amendment 952 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation, backed by scientific economic studies, of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 953 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential gender responsive, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence and gender equality;
Amendment 954 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the green growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the
Amendment 955 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, reduces the infrastructural gap, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 956 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how
Amendment 957 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan
Amendment 958 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, particularly for SMEs, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 959 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential and long- term competitiveness, job creation and economic
Amendment 960 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, gender- responsive job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 961 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion, gender equality and convergence;
Amendment 962 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic, territorial and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic
Amendment 963 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic
Amendment 964 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (ba) an explanation of how the plan aims to reduce disparities between the levels of development in the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions, and how resources and particular attention are devoted to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps;
Amendment 965 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (ba) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to address deficiencies as regards the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU;
Amendment 966 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (bb) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to effectively and indiscriminately support non-profit civil society organisations and non-profit organisations, independent media and municipalities, regions or other subnational authorities in the Member State;
Amendment 967 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c Amendment 968 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green
Amendment 969 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them, including an explanation on; (i) their consistency with the EU’s climate neutrality objective and inter-mediate targets as set out in Article 2 of Regulation … [European Climate Law]; (ii) their contribution to the achievement of the EU and national objectives and targets as provided in the Regulation2018/1999 (European Climate Law); (iii) their planned use for the implementation of the integrated national energy and climate plan and the Commission’s recommendations on the integrated national energy and climate plan; (iv) their contribution into an update of the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 14 of the Regulation 2018/1999 to increase its ambition;
Amendment 970 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the
Amendment 971 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them in particular the need to ensure a fair transitions for workers affected by such transitions and their participation in this transition;
Amendment 972 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green
Amendment 973 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how
Amendment 974 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and
Amendment 975 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) where appropriate, an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 976 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green, care and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 977 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) a national gender equality plan for recovery, in-line with the objectives outlined in the Gender Equality Strategy, to effectively address the negative impact of the crisis on gender equality, in particular by ensuring job creation for women, the reduction of the gender pay gap and access to credit for women entrepreneurs, including measures to prevent and combat gender-based and domestic violence and sexual harassment; the national gender equality plan shall be developed and implemented in coordination with the relevant national gender equality bodies and in consultation with women’s rights organisations and gender budgeting experts;
Amendment 978 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) an explanation of how the recovery and resilience plan adheres to the minimum allocation set in Article 14(1) for the European priority areas listed in Article 3, namely: 37% of the allocated amount for mainstreaming climate objectives for achieving the most recent Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of EU climate neutrality by 2050; at least 20% of the amount of the plan is allocated to the digital European priority area; and at least 20% of the amount of the plan is allocated to the Next Generation European priority area;
Amendment 979 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular the Paris Agreement, the UN SDGs, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights; in doing so, Member States should, wherever possible, disclose the climate, environmental and social impact for the measures in the plan;
Amendment 980 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the transition towards an open and accessible digital society and economy, as well as an explanation of how the measures respect the principles of interoperability, energy efficiency, data protection, the promotion of digital equality, digital accessibility, open software and open hardware solutions and personal data;
Amendment 981 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular the Paris Agreement, the UN SDGs, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights; in doing so, Member States should disclose the climate, environmental and social impact for the measures in the plan;
Amendment 982 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) a detailed explanation of how the measures contribute to the achievement of the climate and environment objectives of the EU, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of EU climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with the Regulation XXXX/XX (European Climate Law), including information on how:
Amendment 983 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the digital transition or to the challenges resulting from it, including, where applicable, an explanation of the proportionate mitigating measures to address the health risks related to the rollout of the new generation of digital technologies, such as 5G;
Amendment 984 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) an explanation of how the measures provided for in the plan are likely to contribute effectively to the objectives of the Union’s policies, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Paris Agreement and the strengthening and deepening of the Single Market;
Amendment 985 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) a national gender equality plan for recovery to effectively address gender issues emerging in the crisis, ensure gender sensitive employment and credit access equality, including measures to prevent and combat gender- based and domestic violence;
Amendment 986 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) Explanation will be provided on the measures taken to ensure that the implementation of the remaining 70 % of the amount requested will not harm the climate and biodiversity action, and environmental sustainability;
Amendment 987 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are respecting the “do no significant harm” principle in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/2088;
Amendment 988 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the strengthening of the Union's strategic autonomy;
Amendment 989 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 990 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) a gender impact assessment of the plan, and a national gender equality plan, in line with the objectives outlined in the Gender Equality Strategy, to effectively address the negative impact of the crisis on gender equality, in particular by ensuring high-quality job creation for women, the reduction of the gender pay gap and access to credit for women entrepreneurs, and through measures to prevent and combat gender-based violence and sexual harassment;
Amendment 991 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) a detailed explanation of how the measures are expected to ensure that the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is obeyed and that at least 40 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate and biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1);
Amendment 992 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) for each measures in the recovery and resilience plan, an explanation of how the Member State applied the climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines and verified that each measures in the recovery and resilience plan do not cause harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 the same Regulation;
Amendment 993 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular the Paris Agreement and the Union’s new 2030 climate and energy targets, the UN SDGs, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 994 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) an explanation of how the investments undertaken in the context of the Recovery and Resilience Plan provide for long-term prosperity of the Union by enabling rapid repayment of loans contracted, thereby avoiding as far as possible a burden for future generations;
Amendment 995 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the promotion of gender equality and the principle of gender mainstreaming and elimination of gender discrimination or to the challenges resulting from it;
Amendment 996 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and to the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 997 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) an explanation of how the measures of the plan respect good governance principles and how funds are safeguarded against possible corruption and illegitimate use;
Amendment 998 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (cb) the measures will contribute to achieving the climate mainstreaming target of 37% in each Recovery and Resilience Plan;
Amendment 999 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new) (cc) a detailed explanation of how the measures are expected to ensure that at least 30 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and that none of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility contradict the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights;
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BUDG, ECON
452 amendments...
Amendment 1067 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 a (new) Article 15 a Regular ongoing budgetary expenditures shall not be considered as eligible for funding under the RRF.
Amendment 1068 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission may make observations or seek additional information. The Member State concerned shall provide the requested additional information and may revise the plan if needed, prior to its official submission. The Commission consults social partners of the concerned country, in cooperation with European social partners, to gather their views concerning ownership, consistency and effectiveness of the national recovery and resilience plan.
Amendment 1069 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and where relevant its updates, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission may make observations on the draft plans or seek additional information. The Member State concerned shall provide the requested additional information and may revise the draft plan if needed, prior to its official submission.
Amendment 1070 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The Commission consults local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders of the concerned country, notably in cooperation with European social partners, to gather their views concerning ownership, consistency and effectiveness of the national recovery and resilience plan.
Amendment 1071 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. In its evaluation, the Commission shall take into account the synergies created between the recovery and resilience plans of different Member States and the complementarity between those plans and other investment plans at national level.
Amendment 1072 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the wider objectives of the Facility as laid out in Article 4, the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester, the strategic policy orientations on reforms and public investments discussed by the Council and the European Parliament, the experience on reforms acquired through the Structural Reforms Support Program and Technical Support Instrument, as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any other relevant information including, in particular, the one contained in the National Reform Programme and the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned
Amendment 1073 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned,
Amendment 1074 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any other relevant information including, in
Amendment 1075 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any other relevant information including, in particular, the one contained in the National Reform Programme and the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned and, if relevant, information from technical support received via the Technical Support Instrument. The Commission shall also require a gender impact assessment of the plan carried out by an independent expert or proceed to such an assessment itself.
Amendment 1076 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the latest European Semester, the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro, as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any other relevant information including, in particular, the one contained in the National Reform Programme and the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned and, if relevant, information from technical support received via the Technical Support Instrument.
Amendment 1077 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester as well as the justification and the elements
Amendment 1078 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the
Amendment 1079 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any other relevant information including, in particular, the one contained in the National Reform Programme
Amendment 1080 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information available on the Member State concerned
Amendment 1081 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The Commission shall assess whether the recovery and resilience plan complies with the horizontal requirements set out in Article 4a: - whether the investment projects are part of the strategic investment plans of third countries, falling within the scope of the factors likely to affect security or public order to be taken into account by Member States and the Commission under Article 4 Regulation 2019/452; - whether the measures included in the recovery and resilience plan do not substitute recurring national budgetary expenditure and respect the principle of additionality of Union funding; - whether the recovery and resilience plan adheres with the principles EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025; - whether the recovery and resilience plan will generate European added value. - whether the recovery and resilience plan adheres to the minimum allocations set out in Article 4a; Where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply with the horizontal requirements enlisted above, the plan will not be considered eligible for funding. The Member State concerned may make a request for technical support as part of the Technical Support Instrument, in order to allow for a better preparation of the proposal in the subsequent cycles.
Amendment 1082 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The Commission shall assess whether the recovery and resilience plan complies with the horizontal requirements set out in Article 14(1a): - whether the investment projects are part of the strategic investment plans of third countries, falling within the scope of the factors likely to affect security or public order to bet taken into account by Member States and the Commission under Article 4 of Regulation 2019/452; - whether the measures included in the recovery and resilience plan do not substitute recurring national budgetary expenditure and respect the principle of additionality of Union funding; - whether the recovery and resilience plan adheres to the minimum allocation set out in Article 14(1a); Where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply with the horizontal requirements enlisted above, the plan will not be considered eligible for funding. The Member State concerned may make a request for technical support as part of the Technical Support Instrument, in order to allow for a better preparation of the proposal in the subsequent cycles.
Amendment 1083 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the green and digital transitions, and their contribution to the achievement of a sound medium-term budgetary position which ensures the sustainability of public finances or a rapid progress towards such sustainability and for that purpose, shall take into account the following criteria:
Amendment 1084 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the green and digital transitions, as well as the transition towards a resilient care economy and the promotion of gender equality, and for that purpose, shall take into account the following criteria:
Amendment 1085 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the green and digital transitions and to strengthening the Union’s strategic autonomy, and for that purpose, shall take into account the
Amendment 1086 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan
Amendment 1087 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the
Amendment 1088 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the
Amendment 1089 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the green, care and digital transitions, and for that purpose, shall take into account the following criteria:
Amendment 1090 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the
Amendment 1091 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the
Amendment 1092 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The Commission shall assess the
Amendment 1093 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 1094 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 1095 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 1096 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 1097 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the provided justification in the recovery and resilience plan
Amendment 1098 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is
Amendment 1099 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the latest relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned
Amendment 1100 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, including fiscal aspects thereof, and recommendations made under Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011, addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 1101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to
Amendment 1102 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the
Amendment 1103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a)
Amendment 1104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations including fiscal aspects addressed to the Member State concerned
Amendment 1105 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned
Amendment 1106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents
Amendment 1107 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new) (a a) in case a Member State is experiencing imbalances or excessive imbalances as concluded by the Commission after an in-depth review, an explanation of the way the recommendations made under Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 are to be addressed;
Amendment 1108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new) (a a) whether the recovery and resilience plan adheres to the minimum allocation set in Article 14(1) for the European priority areas listed in Article 3;
Amendment 1109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new) (a a) Effectiveness:
Amendment 1110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new) (a b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the strengthening of the Single Market;
Amendment 1111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new) (a b) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned;
Amendment 1112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a c (new) (a c) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators;
Amendment 1113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a e (new) (a e) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them;
Amendment 1114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a f (new) (a f) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b Amendment 1116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b Amendment 1117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan
Amendment 1118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b)
Amendment 1119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them,; whether in particular the plan contains measures aiming at closing the digital gap in EU Member States, and measures boosting the digital literacy;
Amendment 1120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green
Amendment 1121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan
Amendment 1122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and
Amendment 1123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green, care and
Amendment 1124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) whether
Amendment 1125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan is consistent with a pathway to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels the Union climate and environment objectives, and in particular whether at least 40% of the estimated total cost of all the recovery and resilience plans is allocated to activities substantially contributing to climate change mitigation or adaptation pursuant to Articles 10 and 11 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 and at least 10% of the estimated total cost of all the recovery and resilience plans is be allocated to activities substantially contributing to any of the other environmental objectives under that Regulation;
Amendment 1126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the climate and biodiversity assessment guidelines was correctly performed for each measures in the recovery and resilience plan and whether each measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State do not case harm to any of the environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 in accordance with Article 17 of the same Regulation;
Amendment 1127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan contain measures that effectively contribute to the digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from it, including proportionate mitigating measures to address the health risks related to the rollout of the new generation of digital technologies;
Amendment 1128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the measures will contribute to achieving the climate mainstreaming spending target of 37% based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(2);
Amendment 1129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the measures will contribute to achieving the climate mainstreaming spending target of 40% based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(2);
Amendment 1130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 1131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (ba) whether the plan contains measures aimed at reducing dependency on third countries in strategic areas;
Amendment 1132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively strengthen the Union's strategic autonomy;
Amendment 1133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) Efficiency:
Amendment 1134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the justification provided by the Member States on the basis of the methodology referred to in Article 14(1c) to demonstrate that all reforms and investments envisaged in the recovery and resilience plan comply with the 'do no significant harm' principle and the minimum safeguards requirements, whether the plan avoids potential carbon lock-in effects and does not support economic activities referred to in Article 14(1d) and whether the estimation of the costs of the recovery and resilience plan allocated to environmental objectives is credible and meets the requirements of Article 14(1c);
Amendment 1135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the Commission's methodology for tracking the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights was correctly used, whether each measures in the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State are expected to ensure that at least 30% of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and whether none of the reforms and investments supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility contradict the implementation of the European Pillar of Social rights;
Amendment 1136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment;
Amendment 1137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the measures will contribute to achieving horizontal 10% biodiversity spending target based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(2);
Amendment 1138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and to the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 1139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) whether the measures will contribute to achieving the 10% biodiversity spending target based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(2);
Amendment 1140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new) (b c) whether the measures in the plan are expected to foster an open and accessible digital society and economy, including an explanation of how the measures respect the principles of interoperability, energy efficiency and data protection, and of how they address the challenges resulting from the transition, including from digital biases, inequality and insufficient digital accessibility and low digital skills;
Amendment 1141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new) (b c) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the climate and environmental objectives of the EU, in particular to the achievement of the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 1142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new) (b c) whether the measures are in line with the guidelines for the “do no significant harm” principle referred to in Article 3;
Amendment 1143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new) (b c) whether the measures are in line with the guidelines for the Do No Significant Harm principle referred to in Article 3;
Amendment 1144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b d (new) (b d) whether the plan contains measures to ensure that at least 37% of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(2a) and a demonstration of how the measures significantly decrease the national climate friendly investment gap;
Amendment 1145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b d (new) (b d) whether the gender equality plan included in the recovery and resilience plan effectively addresses the impact of gender issues emerging in the crisis and ensures gender equality, in particular in the area of employment, equal pay and access to finance, as well as whether it includes measures to prevent and combat gender-based and domestic violence and sexual harassment;
Amendment 1146 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c Amendment 1147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) whether the recovery and resilience plan is linked to reforms undertaken or planned under the Structural Reforms Support Program or Technical Support Instrument and is expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned;
Amendment 1148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the Member State concerned, in particular on the quality and sustainability of jobs created;
Amendment 1149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) whether the gender equality plan included in the recovery and resilience plan effectively addresses the gender issues emerging in the crisis, ensures gender equality in particular in the area of employment, equal pay and access to finance, contributes to the promotion of the principle of gender mainstreaming and the elimination of gender discrimination, as well as whether it includes measures to prevent and combat gender-based and domestic violence and sexual harassment;
Amendment 1150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) whether the gender equality plan included in the recovery and resilience plan effectively addresses the gender issues emerging in the crisis and ensures gender equality. In particular, the area of employment, access to finance as well as whether it includes measures to prevent and combat gender-based and domestic violence;
Amendment 1151 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) Relevance:
Amendment 1152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (c b) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 1153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d Amendment 1154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d Amendment 1155 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to
Amendment 1156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to address the most recent strategic orientations discussed by the European Parliament and the Council on the reforms and public investments that effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, ensure the well- functioning of the single market, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the
Amendment 1158 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis in the regions and territories with the highest unemployment rate within Member States, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether
Amendment 1160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to
Amendment 1161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, social progress and economic and social resilience of the Member State, decrease inequalities, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, social progress and economic and social resilience of the Member State, decrease inequalities, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, long-term competitiveness, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis,
Amendment 1164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, the productivity, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, gender equality and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic, territorial and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic
Amendment 1167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic, budgetary and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic,
Amendment 1168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the green growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic
Amendment 1170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State
Amendment 1171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new) (d a) whether the measures in the plan are expected to lead to improvements in terms of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the accompanying Social Scoreboard;
Amendment 1172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new) (d a) Coherence:
Amendment 1173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new) (d b) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions;
Amendment 1174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new) (d b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively address deficiencies as regards the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU;
Amendment 1175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d c (new) (d c) whether the reform commitments represent a comprehensive reform package;
Amendment 1176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e Amendment 1177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is in line with the principle of cost-efficiency and commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; as well as whether the costs are directly linked to the submitted growth enhancing reforms and sustainable investments;
Amendment 1178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and
Amendment 1179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) Efficiency: whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable
Amendment 1180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the
Amendment 1181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is
Amendment 1182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) whether the justification provided by the Member State on the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is co
Amendment 1183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new) (e a) whether the recovery and resilience plan provides sufficient assurances that it is consistent with the Financial Regulation rules on conflict of interest with relation to the implementation of the EU budget;
Amendment 1184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new) (e a) how the recovery and resilience plan fits into the Member State’s medium- term plan to (re-)establish a sound fiscal position in line with the Union’s economic governance framework;
Amendment 1185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f Amendment 1186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f Amendment 1187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) whether the
Amendment 1188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) whether the
Amendment 1189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point f (f) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of
Amendment 1190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g Amendment 1191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g (g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged
Amendment 1192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g (g) Coherence: whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective and efficient implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 1193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g (g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, science-based and time-bound milestones and targets, and the
Amendment 1194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g (g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets, the probability of failure, and the related indicators.
Amendment 1195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g (g) whether the arrangements proposed by the Member States concerned are expected to ensure an effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the envisaged timetable, clear milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 1196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the obligation for the involvement of the stakeholders in the process of the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans according to Article 15(5) of this Regulation, as well as the European Code of Conduct on Partnership was completely fulfilled in line with the principle of partnership. The partnership process shall include an open public consultation of at least 30 days via the internet, which shall be advertised nation-wide. National plans to use the RRF will give full account of the partnership process, and how the contributions of stakeholders were taken into account. This shall be a precondition to approving national plans for the use of the RRF and the transfer of funds to the respective national governments;
Amendment 1197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the hearings held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the relevant milestones and targets, ensure that the local authorities, social partners and representatives of social movements are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and implementation of the plan;
Amendment 1198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to the implementation of the commitments of the Union and of its Members States, in particular the Paris Agreement, the Union’s new 2030 climate and energy targets, the UN SDGs, gender mainstreaming and the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 1199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 1200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the recovery and resilience plan contributes to key infrastructure development, especially in Member States where GDP/capita is below the EU average and the level of public debt is sustainable;
Amendment 1201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the recovery and resilience plan obeys the ‘do no significant harm’ principle based on the criteria set out by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1);
Amendment 1202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the recovery and resilience plan obeys the Do No Significant Harm principle based on the criteria set out by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1);
Amendment 1203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investments projects that represent coherent actions;
Amendment 1204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is compatible with the six pillars set out in Article 3 and respect the minimum contributions for each pillar;
Amendment 1205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g b (new) (g b) whether the consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan ensure that the local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and benefit from the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan as stipulated in Article 15;
Amendment 1206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g b (new) (g b) whether at least 40% of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and 10% biodiversity actions and environmental sustainability objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(1);
Amendment 1207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g b (new) (g b) whether sufficient care is paid to avoid corruption with funding from the plans and to avoid illegitimate use of the funds;
Amendment 1208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g b (new) (g b) whether sufficient care is paid to avoid corruption with funding from the plans and to avoid illegitimate use of the funds;
Amendment 1209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g c (new) (g c) whether the consultations held for the preparation of the recovery and resilience plan and dialogues planned, including the relevant milestones and targets, in relation with the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan ensure that the local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, including environmental NGOs and others, and other relevant stakeholders are given effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan and that the organisation and implementation of partnership was carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014;
Amendment 1210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new) These assessment criteria shall be applied in accordance with Annex II.
Amendment 1211 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 4. In case the Member State concerned has requested a loan support as referred to in Article 12, the Commission shall assess whether the request for loan support fulfils the criteria set out in Article 13(1), notably whether the additional
Amendment 1212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 5 Amendment 1213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 5 5. For the purpose of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans submitted by Member States, the Commission may be assisted by experts. When such expertise concerns labour- related policies, social partners are involved.
Amendment 1214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. When assessing Member States’ resilience and recovery programmes, the Commission shall encourage and give priority to projects that are of a cross- border nature and link several Member States. In its dialogue with Member States, the Commission shall encourage synergies between the recovery plans of different Member States.
Amendment 1215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 a (new) Article 16 a Decision process 1. After receiving the annual national recovery and resilience plans of each Member State, the Commission shall provide to the European Parliament and the Council by means of a delegated act and no later than 31 May, a report consolidating the information of these national plans and assessing the impact of the proposed measures in the Union's economy and in what concerns the objectives of the Annual Sustainable and Growth Strategy. This report shall among others: (a) reflect how the Recovery and Resilience Facility delivers on the EU objectives of competitive sustainability and green transition, the digital transformation, economic and social cohesion and the European Pillar of Social Rights and institutional resilience; (b) the total amount of financial contribution and loans from the Facility committed and paid to Member States, and the volume of proceeds assigned to the Facility, broken down by budget line.
Amendment 1216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – title Commission proposal and Council implementing decision
Amendment 1218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall
Amendment 1219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 1220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 1221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 1222 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 1223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 1224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 1225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 1226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 1227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 1228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an
Amendment 1229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of a
Amendment 1230 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of an
Amendment 1231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State, by means of a
Amendment 1232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 1233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The growth enhancing reforms and sustainable investment projects aligned with the country-specific recommendations shall be prioritised for the implementation phase.
Amendment 1234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. In case the Member State concerned requests a loan support, the Commission proposal for a Council implementing decision shall also set out the amount of the loan support as referred to in Article 12(4) and (5) and the additional reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State covered by that loan support, including the additional milestones and targets.
Amendment 1235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. In case the Member State concerned requests a loan support, the decision shall also set out the amount of the loan support as referred to in Article 12(4) and (5) and the additional
Amendment 1236 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. In case the Member State concerned requests a loan support, the decision shall also set out the amount of
Amendment 1237 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The amount of the financial contribution
Amendment 1238 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall be determined on the basis of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State concerned, as assessed under the criteria set out in Article 16(3), and independently reviewed by the Court of Auditors. The amount of financial contribution shall be set as follows:
Amendment 1239 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall be determined based on the assessment under the criteria set out in Article 16(3), as developed in Annex II, as well as on the basis of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State
Amendment 1240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 for recovery and resilience plans that comply with the criteria set out in Article 16(3) shall be determined on the basis of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State concerned,
Amendment 1241 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), and the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the maximum financial contribution for that Member State referred to in Article 10, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State concerned shall be equal to the total amount of the maximum financial contribution referred to in Article 10, while taking into account that each grading of B entails a reduction of 5% of the maximum financial contribution;
Amendment 1242 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), and the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the maximum financial contribution for that Member State referred to in Article 10, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State concerned shall be equal to the total amount of the maximum financial contribution referred to in Article 10, discounted with the independently assessed probability of failure of implementation;
Amendment 1243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) where the
Amendment 1244 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) where the
Amendment 1245 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) where the
Amendment 1246 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3) with the maximum possible scores, and the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the maximum financial contribution for that Member State referred to in Article 10, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State concerned shall be equal to the total amount of the maximum financial contribution referred to in Article 10;
Amendment 1247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) where the recovery and resilience plan complies
Amendment 1248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new) (a a) If the recovery and resilience plan does not comply with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), no financial contribution shall be allocated to the Member State concerned. The Member State will have 2 months to make changes and resubmit the plan to the Commission. The Commission will have 1 month to respond. If the Commission does not assess the changes as sufficient to meet the criteria in Article 16(3), no financial contribution shall be allocated to the Member State concerned. The Member State concerned may make a request for technical support as part of the Technical Support Instrument, in order to allow for a better preparation of the proposal in the subsequent cycles;
Amendment 1249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), and the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is lower than the maximum financial contribution for that Member State referred to in Article 10, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State shall be equal to the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan, while taking into account that each grading of B entails a reduction of 5% of the maximum financial contribution;
Amendment 1250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), and the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is lower than the maximum financial contribution for that Member State referred to in Article 10, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State shall be equal to the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery
Amendment 1251 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) where the
Amendment 1252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) where the
Amendment 1253 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) where the
Amendment 1254 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3) with the maximum possible scores, and the amount of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan is lower than the maximum financial contribution for that Member State referred to in Article 10, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State shall be equal to the total amount of the estimated total cost
Amendment 1255 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) where the recovery and resilience plan complies satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3) without the highest scores possible, the financial contribution allocated to the Member State as set out in either 17(3)(a) or 17(3)(b), which respectively depend on whether the estimated total costs are higher, equal or lower than the maximum financial contribution for the Member State referred to in Article 10, shall be reduced proportionally according to the grading criteria specified in Annex II.
Amendment 1256 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c Amendment 1257 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), no financial contribution shall be allocated to the Member State concerned. The Commission shall duly communicate this decision and allow the Member State concerned to adapt or replace its plan, in accordance with Article 17(5a).
Amendment 1258 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), no financial contribution shall be allocated to the Member State concerned and paragraph 5 of this Article shall apply.
Amendment 1259 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) Amendment 1260 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point a (a) the financial contribution to be paid
Amendment 1261 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point a (a) the financial contribution to be paid only in instalments once the Member State has satisfactorily implemented the
Amendment 1262 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point a (a) the financial contribution to be paid in instalments once the Member State has satisfactorily implemented the
Amendment 1263 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point a (a) the financial contribution to be paid in instalments once the Member State has completed and satisfactorily implemented the relevant milestones and targets identified in relation to the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 1264 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new) (a a) the financial contribution and, where applicable, the amount of loan support to be paid in the form of a pre- financing in accordance with Article 11a after the approval of the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 1265 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new) (a a) the financial contribution and, where applicable, the amount of loan support to be paid in the form of a pre- financing in accordance with Article 11a after the approval of the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 1266 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b (b) the description of the reforms and of the investment projects and the amount of the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan, and the cost of inaction in terms of sustainability;
Amendment 1267 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b (b) the description of the growth enhancing reforms and of the sustainable investment projects and the amount
Amendment 1268 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b (b) the description of the reforms and of the investment
Amendment 1269 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 1 (1) as regards completion of the investment, the investment period by which the investment project
Amendment 1270 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 1 (1) as regards completion of the sustainable investment, the investment period by
Amendment 1271 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 1 (1) as regards completion of the investment, the investment period by which the investment project must be implemented shall end no later than
Amendment 1272 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 1 (1) as regards completion of the investment, the investment period by which the investment project must be implemented shall end no later than
Amendment 1273 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 2 (2) as regards completion of reforms, the period by which the growth enhancing reforms must be
Amendment 1274 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 2 (2) as regards completion of reforms, the period by which the reforms must be implemented shall end no later than
Amendment 1275 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 2 (2) as regards completion of reforms, the period by which the reforms must be implemented shall end no later than f
Amendment 1276 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point d (d) the arrangements and timetable, including specific milestones, for implementation of the recovery and resilience plan;
Amendment 1277 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point e (e) the relevant indicators relating to the fulfilment of the envisaged milestones and targets, including the methodology to measure the compliance with the climate and environmental spending targets, referred to in Article 4a and 14; and
Amendment 1278 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point e (e) the
Amendment 1279 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point e (e) the relevant indicators relating to the fulfilment of the
Amendment 1280 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point f (f) the arrangements for providing access by the Commission to the underlying relevant data and independent, audited reports.
Amendment 1281 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point f (f) the arrangements
Amendment 1282 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point g (g) where appropriate, the amount of the loan to be paid in instalments and
Amendment 1283 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point g (g) where appropriate, the amount of the loan to be paid in instalments and the additional clear milestones and targets related to the disbursement of the loan support.
Amendment 1284 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. In order to allow for meaningful tracking of the progress made under the RRF, each recovery and resilience plan shall consist of at least five individual milestones linked to at least five individual instalments.
Amendment 1285 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 1286 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within
Amendment 1287 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within four months of the submission of the proposal by the
Amendment 1288 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan,
Amendment 1289 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment
Amendment 1290 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified and detailed assessment within four months of the submission of the proposal by the Member State.
Amendment 1291 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within
Amendment 1292 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within
Amendment 1293 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, in accordance with Article 17(3c), it shall give a recommendation to the Member State concerned to amend or replace the recovery and resilience plan within three months of the negative Commission assessment, in line with Article 18 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1294 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 6 6. The arrangements and timetable for implementation as referred to in point (d), the relevant indicators relating to the fulfilment of the envisaged milestones and targets referred to in point (e), the arrangements for providing access by the Commission to the underlying data referred to in point (f), and, where appropriate, the additional milestones and targets related to the disbursement of the loan support referred to in point (g) of paragraph 4 shall be further illustrated in an operational arrangement to be agreed by the Member State concerned and the Commission after the adoption of the decision referred to in paragraph 1. Relevant information, including the operational agreement shall be made available by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, simultaneously and on equal terms, immediately following the decision.
Amendment 1295 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 6 6. The arrangements and timetable for implementation as referred to in point (d), the relevant indicators relating to the fulfilment of the
Amendment 1296 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 Amendment 1297 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 Amendment 1298 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 Amendment 1299 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 Amendment 1300 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 7. The
Amendment 1301 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 7. The Council shall adopt the implementing
Amendment 1302 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 7. The
Amendment 1303 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 7. The
Amendment 1304 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 7. The
Amendment 1305 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. On adoption of the delegated acts in accordance with paragraph 7, the plan shall be made publicly available by the Commission.
Amendment 1306 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 a (new) Article 17 a 1. Given the urgency to quickly implement the national recovery and resilience plans to enable the economic recovery to its full capacity, and without prejudice of the provisions established on Article 15, paragraph 2 and Article 16a of this Regulation, Member States shall present their first annual Recovery and Resilience Plan by no later than 28 of February 2021. 2. A draft plan may be submitted by Member States to the Commission starting from 15 October 2020, together with the budget for the next year. 3. Without prejudice to the provisions adopted in Article 16 of this Regulation the Commission shall assess the 2021 national recovery and resilience plan using as reference point the country- specific recommendations addressed to Member Sates in the 2019 and 2020 Semester cycles. 4. Without prejudice to the provisions adopted in Article 16a of this Regulation the Commission shall by no later than 31 March 2020 adopt a delegated act respecting the requests of Article 16a. 5. After a decision is taken by the European Parliament and the Council on the delegated act referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article, the Commission shall proceed in accordance with Article 17 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1307 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 a (new) Article 17 a Operational agreement The Commission shall, by means of a delegated act, specify the content of the operational arrangements, referred to in paragraph 6 of Article 17 with a view to fostering coherence and comparability of Member States’ national recovery and resilience plans and providing standardized data for the Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard, referred to in Article 21a.
Amendment 1308 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – title Amendment 1309 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 1. Where the a Member State’s recovery and resilience plan, including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either partially or totally, b
Amendment 1310 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 1311 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 1. Where the recovery and resilience plan including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either
Amendment 1312 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 1. Where the recovery and resilience plan including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either partially or totally, by the Member State concerned because of objective circumstances, the Member State concerned may make a reasoned request to the Commission to amend or replace the decisions referred to in Article 17(1) and 17(2) at the latest by 15 October. To that effect, the Member State may propose a modified
Amendment 1313 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. If it has not been anticipated by the Member States when preparing them, the Recovery and resilience plans shall be updated accordingly to the new 2030 climate target of the [Regulation establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU)2018/1999 (European Climate Law)] within six months after the publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal. The Commission shall assess the updated Recovery and resilience plans consistently with the requirements set in Article 16 and reject the plans if they are not consistent with the [Regulation establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)].
Amendment 1314 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Member States shall update their Recovery and resilience plans in accordance with the updated 2030 climate target of the Regulation establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law) within six month after the publication of this Regulation in the Official Journal. The Commission shall assess the updated Recovery and resilience plans consistently with the requirements set in Article 16 and reject the plans if they are not consistent with the Regulation establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law).
Amendment 1315 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Where the recovery and resilience plan of a Member State was determined to be compliant satisfactorily as per Article 16(3) without the highest possible scores, the Member State concerned may make reasoned request to the Commission to amend or replace the decisions referred to in Article 17(3). To that effect, the Member State may propose a modified or a new recovery and resilience plan.
Amendment 1316 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within four months of the official submission of the request. The financial aid granted in this reviewed decision shall not be higher than the financial aid attributed in the initial procedure.
Amendment 1317 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall
Amendment 1318 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify
Amendment 1319 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within
Amendment 1320 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within
Amendment 1321 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within
Amendment 1322 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within
Amendment 1323 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Where the Commission considers
Amendment 1324 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned do not justify
Amendment 1325 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned do not justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, it shall reject the request within
Amendment 1326 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned do not justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, it shall reject the request within
Amendment 1327 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned do not justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, it shall reject the request within
Amendment 1328 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned do not justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, it shall reject the request within
Amendment 1329 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned do not justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, it shall reject the request within
Amendment 1330 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned do not justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, it shall reject the request within
Amendment 1331 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. In case the modified recovery and resilience plan exceeds the total disbursement approved by the annual delegated act, the Commission shall adopt a new delegated act, assessing the impact on the Union's strategy and objectives of the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy and calculating the new financial contributions and loans.
Amendment 1332 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 a (new) Article 18 a Programme European Added Value (1) Until 31 July 2022 the Commission shall launch public tenders for projects of European added value. (2) The maximum co-financing rate for project proposals shall be no higher than 50%. (3) The maximum amount receivable for individual project proposals shall be no higher than 5 000 000 000 EUR. (4) The Commission shall assess suitable projects within three months of receiving the proposal. (5) The Commission shall assess the project proposals received applying comparable standards to those outlined for the assessment of the national recovery and resilience plans. (6) The Commission shall assess the eligibility against the criteria outlined in Article 18b.
Amendment 1333 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 b (new) Article 18 b Programme European Added Value - Eligibility Projects under this framework shall maximise Union added value and impact and shall support Union policy goals of strategic European interest that have a cross-border dimension, shall encompass at the least two Member States and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of the Union as a whole.
Amendment 1334 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – title Rules on payments, suspension, recovery and cancellation of financial contributions
Amendment 1335 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 1. The
Amendment 1336 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations and subject to the available funding.
Amendment 1337 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations and subject to the available funding.
Amendment 1338 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations and subject to the available funding.
Amendment 1339 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations and subject to the available funding while taking into consideration the diverse socio-economic situations of each Member State. The Commission decisions referred to in this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 27(2).
Amendment 1340 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations and subject to the available funding. The Commission decisions referred to in this Article shall be adopted in accordance with
Amendment 1341 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations and subject to the available funding. The Commission decisions referred to in this Article shall be adopted in accordance with
Amendment 1342 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations
Amendment 1343 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. In 2021, subject to the adoption by the Commission of the legal commitment referred to in Article 19(1), and when requested by a Member State together with the submission of the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall make a pre-financing payment of an amount of up to 20% of the legal commitment in the form of non-repayable support, and, where applicable, of up to 20% of the loan support in the form of a loan asset out in accordance with Article 19. By derogation from Article 116(1) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission shall make the corresponding payment within two months after the adoption by the Commission of the legal commitment referred to in Article 19. In cases of pre-financing under paragraph 2a, the financial contributions and, where applicable, the loan support to be paid as referred to in Article 17(4)(a) shall be adjusted proportionally. If the Commission assesses that for one or more milestones or targets there has been a clear regression or in the case of insufficient progress under the respective milestones or targets, the Commission shall proceed to the immediate recovery of the pre-financing part corresponding to the respective investments and reforms. At the same time the Commission shall suspend ongoing procedures until the Member State provides a written explanation and the reimbursement of the undue funds.
Amendment 1344 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. At the request of the Member State concerned, the Commission shall approve at least 20% of pre-financing of the total support from the funds set out in the decision approving a recovery and resilience plan.
Amendment 1345 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Under no circumstances should the Commission pre-finance any parts of the sums, especially if there are doubts about the rule of law in the countries concerned.
Amendment 1346 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission on a biannual basis. The Commission shall assess, within two months of receiving the request, the fulfilment of the following criteria: (1) whether the relevant milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in Article 17(1) have been satisfactorily implemented. For the purpose of the assessment, the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6) shall also be taken into account. The Commission may be assisted by experts. (2) whether, after the establishment of this Facility, Member State has not repealed, in a way that circumvents the essence of the recommendation, previous reforms adopted following the guidance of the European Semester. (3) whether the recipients have fulfilled their obligation under Article 26(1).
Amendment 1347 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3.
Amendment 1348 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the share of the financial contribution corresponding to the completion of the targets and milestones and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission on a biannual basis. The Commission shall assess, within two months of receiving the request, whether the relevant milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in Article 17(1) have been satisfactorily implemented. The disbursement of funds shall correspond to the level of completion of the agreed milestones and targets. For the purpose of the assessment, the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6) shall also be taken into account. The Commission may be assisted by experts.
Amendment 1349 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the
Amendment 1350 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission on a
Amendment 1351 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission
Amendment 1352 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the
Amendment 1353 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the
Amendment 1354 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the
Amendment 1355 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the
Amendment 1356 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the
Amendment 1357 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 Where the Commission makes a positive assessment, it shall adopt a decision authorising the disbursement of the financial contribution in accordance with the Financial Regulation. Each payment decision should be disbursed only if relevant milestones have been completed and clear progress has been registered since the previous disbursement. If the Commission assesses that in the case of one or more milestones or targets there has been a clear regression and that the Member State is systematically not fulfilling its obligations under the recovery and resilience plan, it shall recover all previous payments made in relation to the respective milestones or targets.
Amendment 1358 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 Where the Commission makes a positive assessment, it shall adopt a decision authorising the disbursement of the financial contribution in accordance with the Financial Regulation. Each payment decision should be disbursed only if relevant milestones have been completed and clear progress has been registered since the previous disbursement.
Amendment 1359 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 Where the Commission makes a positive assessment, it shall adopt a decision authorising the disbursement of the financial contribution in accordance with the Financial Regulation. Any consultation ahead of the Commission decision shall involve the European Parliament and the Council, in their role as budgetary authority, on equal terms.
Amendment 1360 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 Where the Commission makes a positive assessment, it shall adopt a decision authorising the disbursement of the financial contribution in accordance with the Financial Regulation. Distributions should be made gradually and are subject to the completion of milestones.
Amendment 1361 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 Where the Commission makes a positive assessment, it shall
Amendment 1362 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 Where the Commission makes a positive assessment of the three criteria, it shall adopt a decision authorising the disbursement of the financial contribution in accordance with the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 1363 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 – introductory part 4. Where, as a result of the assessment referred to in paragraph 3, the Commission establishes that the clear milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in Article 17(1) have not been satisfactorily implemented, the payment
Amendment 1364 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 – introductory part 4. Where, as a result of the assessment referred to in paragraph 3, the Commission establishes that the clear milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in Article 17(1) have not been satisfactorily implemented, the payment
Amendment 1365 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 The suspension shall be lifted where the Member State has taken the necessary measures to ensure a satisfactory
Amendment 1366 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 The suspension shall only be lifted where the Member State has taken the necessary measures to ensure a satisfactory implementation of the milestones and targets referred to in Article 17(1).
Amendment 1367 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 The suspension shall be lifted where the Member State has taken the necessary measures to ensure a
Amendment 1368 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new) In breach of commitments, including the Do No Significant Harm principle, and omission to take necessary measures laid out in the Transition Plan, the paid instalments shall be recovered from the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1369 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Uncommitted funds shall be made available for Pan-European projects under the Multiannual Financial Framework that contribute to convergence and reduce regional disparities.
Amendment 1370 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall
Amendment 1371 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions, and recover the parts and tranches that have already been disbursed.
Amendment 1372 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall cancel and recover the amount of the financial contribution pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions.
Amendment 1373 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution concerned pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions.
Amendment 1374 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. Where, within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in Article 17(1), no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the Member State concerned, the amount of the financial contribution shall be
Amendment 1375 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. Where, within
Amendment 1376 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. Where, within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in Article 17(1), no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the Member State concerned, the amount of the financial contribution shall be cancelled pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation, and the parts and tranches that have already been disbursed shall be recovered, at a repayment rate of 105%.
Amendment 1377 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. Where, within eighteen months of
Amendment 1378 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. Where, within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in Article 17(1), no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the Member State concerned, the amount of the financial contribution shall be cancelled and recovered pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 1379 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. Where, within
Amendment 1380 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 The Commission shall take a decision on the cancellation of the financial contribution, and where applicable, of the return of pre-financing, after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within a period of two months of the communication of its assessment as to whether no tangible progress has been made.
Amendment 1381 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 The Commission shall
Amendment 1382 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. The Commission shall lay down, by means of a delegated act to be adopted before the approval of the recovery and resilience plans as per Article 17, specific rules on budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds for the purpose of sound financial management. Respecting the right of Member States to provide observations, appropriate contradictory procedures shall be established should the Commission find that a recovery and resilience plan has not been implemented in a satisfactory manner. The Commission, in close cooperation with national competent authorities, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors, will ensure the financial interest of the Union, as derived from this Facility, is protected.
Amendment 1383 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. In the event that the Commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan of a Member State, the positive effect of that plan in terms of increased GDP per capita, calculated at the end of the current MFF, will be taken into account to calculate an increase in that Member State´s national contribution to the Union budget. The annual contributions of the Member States which did not receive financial support from the RRF will be decreased, in correspondence with the increase for those Member States who did receive financial support.
Amendment 1384 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Any unused funds of this Facility shall not be repurposed, but used in order to reduce the Union's overall borrowing requirements as part of Next Generation EU.
Amendment 1385 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. In the case of fraud in the implementation of any relevant milestones and targets by the Member State concerned, the amount of the financial contribution shall be cancelled pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation, and the parts and tranches that have already been disbursed shall be recovered, at a repayment rate of 110%.
Amendment 1386 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 a (new) Amendment 1387 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 a (new) Article 19 a Recovery and Resilience Dialogue 1. In order to enhance the dialogue between the Union institutions, in particular the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, and to ensure greater transparency and accountability, the competent committees of the European Parliament may invite representatives of the Council and its preparatory bodies, of the Commission, and, where appropriate, of the Eurogroup, to appear before it to discuss all measures taken pursuant to this Regulation and those adopted under Council Regulation XXX[EURI ]. 2. In order to ensure greater transparency and accountability, the competent committee(s)of the European Parliament may invite Member States representatives responsible of the recovery and resilience plan and, where appropriate, the national Independent Fiscal Institutions, to appear before the committees to present the recovery and resilience plan and the measures provided for and to be taken pursuant to this Regulation. 3. The Commission shall made available to the Council and the European Parliament, simultaneously, all information provided by the Member States relevant for the institutions to perform their mandates under this Regulation. Sensitive or confidential information may be transmitted subject to specific confidentiality obligations. 4. Information transmitted by the Commission to Council or any of its preparatory bodies in the context of this Regulation or its implementation shall simultaneously be made available to the European Parliament, subject to confidentiality arrangements if necessary. Relevant outcomes of discussions held in Council preparatory bodies shall be shared with the Parliament relevant committees.
Amendment 1388 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 a (new) Article 19 a Measures linking the Facility to the protection of the Union budget in case of regression of the implemented projects 1. If the Commission assesses that for one or more milestones or targets there has been a clear regression, it shall recover payments made in relation to the respective milestones or targets. 2. Moreover, a Member State shall repay to the Commission any financial contribution paid to it pursuant to Article 19 with respect to a reform commitment, where, within five years of the payment, the conditions that allowed such payments have changed significantly in the Member State concerned. 3. The following cases shall represent a significant change in the conditions that allowed the payment: (a) the elements that led to the achievement of the reform commitments were reversed; or (b) the elements that led to the achievement of the reform commitments were significantly modified by other measures. 4. The Commission shall take a decision on the repayment after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within a period of two months of the communication of its conclusions.
Amendment 1389 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 a (new) Article 19 a Rule of Law Until the moment that a procedure which is launched against a Member State in accordance with Article 7 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union is formally closed, that Member State will only be eligible to receive 20% of the financial contribution determined in accordance with Article 19.
Amendment 1390 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 a (new) Article 19 a Rule of Law Member States that are subject to a procedure in accordance with Article 7 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union shall only be eligible to receive 25% of the financial contribution determined in accordance with Article 19.
Amendment 1391 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 b (new) Article 19 b Non-Regression and Claw-Back Clause 1. A Member State shall repay to the Commission any financial contribution paid to it pursuant to Article 19 with respect to a reform commitment or milestone, where, within five years of the payment, the conditions that allowed such payments have changed significantly in the Member State concerned. 2. The following cases shall represent a significant change in the conditions that allowed the payment: (a) the elements that led to the achievement of the reform commitments were reversed; or (b) the elements that led to the achievement of the reform commitments were significantly modified by other measures; or (c) the milestones reached in the context of the recovery and resilience plans were reversed; or (d) the milestones reached in the context of the recovery and resilience plans were significantly modified by other measures. 3. The Commission shall take a decision on the repayment after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within a period of two months of the communication of its conclusions. 4. Only genuinely new reforms are eligible for funding under this programme. Reform commitments that have been implemented under previous programmes and since been reversed are not eligible for funding under this programme.
Amendment 1392 #
Proposal for a regulation Chapter 5 – title Reporting
Amendment 1393 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – title Reporting by the Member State
Amendment 1394 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 Amendment 1395 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans, including the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6) and the completion of individual proposed milestones, targets, and the related indicators. To that effect, the quarterly reports of the Member States shall be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 1396 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans, including the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6) and the recommendations of the technical support if the Member State requested it. To that effect, the quarterly reports of the Member States shall be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 1397 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans, and progress in line with the EU Taxonomy, including the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6). To that effect, the quarterly reports of the Member States shall be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 1398 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a
Amendment 1399 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a
Amendment 1400 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a
Amendment 1401 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new) Independent fiscal institutions, as defined by Council Directive 2011/85/EU, shall, on a biannual basis, complement and assess such reports focusing on the reliability of the information, data and forecasts provided, as well as the performance and the general progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 1402 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 a (new) Article 20 a Special discharge procedure 1. The spending under the Facility shall be subject to a special discharge procedure which shall verify whether implementation was in accordance with relevant rules, including the principles of sound financial management. 2. By 1 March following the completion of each financial year, the Commission shall forward to the Court of Auditors, who shall have full auditing rights of the spending under the Facility, the provisional accounts of the Facility, accompanied by the report on budgetary and financial management during the financial year. The Commission shall also send the report on budgetary and financial management to the European Parliament and the Council by 31 March of the following year. 3. The Commission shall take into account the observation of the Court of Auditors when drawing up the final accounts of the spending under the Facility. 4. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, at the latter’s request and as provided for in Article 146(3) of the Financial Regulation, any information necessary for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question. 5. The European Parliament, acting by qualified majority, shall, before 15 May of the year N + 2, grant a special discharge to the spending under the Facility. 6. The discharge procedure shall ensure that the Commission will act on the recommendations of the European Parliament before seeking discharge again.
Amendment 1403 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 a (new) Article 20 a Reporting to the European Parliament and the Council on the raised funding for the purpose of the Facility The Commission shall transmit a detailed report regarding the financial obligations it has entered in with third parties for the purpose of the financing the of Facility to the European Parliament and the Council on a quarterly basis. The report shall contain a clear and credible repayment plan, without recourse to the MFF in accordance with Article 7. The sensitive or confidential information shall be available to the Members of the European Parliament under pre-agreed strict confidentiality.
Amendment 1404 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 b (new) Article 20 b Special discharge procedure 1. The spending under the Facility shall be subject to a special discharge procedure which shall verify whether implementation was in accordance with relevant rules, including the principles of sound financial management. 2. By 1 March following the completion of each financial year, the Commission shall forward to the Court of Auditors, who shall have full auditing rights of the spending under the Facility, the provisional accounts of the Facility, accompanied by the report on budgetary and financial management during the financial year. The Commission shall also send the report on budgetary and financial management to the European Parliament and the Council by 31 March of the following year. 3. The Commission shall take into account the observations of the Court of Auditors when drawing up the final accounts of the spending under the Facility. 4. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, at the latter's request and as provided for in Article 261(3) of the Financial Regulation, any information necessary for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question. 5. The European Parliament, acting by qualified majority, shall, before 15 May of the year N + 2, grant a special discharge to the spending under the Facility. 6. The discharge procedure shall ensure that the Commission will act on the recommendations of the European Parliament before seeking discharge again.
Amendment 1405 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – title Information to the European Parliament and
Amendment 1406 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the
Amendment 1407 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the
Amendment 1408 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the
Amendment 1409 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the
Amendment 1410 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 Amendment 1411 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans as approved in
Amendment 1412 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the
Amendment 1413 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the
Amendment 1414 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 1415 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 2 Amendment 1416 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the Union funding for the financial support envisaged in the relevant recovery and resilience plan by displaying a visible label of the Union, including through joint communication activities with the national authorities concerned. The Commission shall ensure the mandatory visibility of spending under the Facility by indicating that the supported projects shall be clearly labelled as ‘EU Recovery Initiative’.
Amendment 1417 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Spending under the Facility shall be subject to a discharge procedure by the European Parliament.
Amendment 1418 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 a (new) Article 21 a 1. The Commission shall establish a recovery and resilience scoreboard (the ‘Scoreboard’) displaying the status of implementation of the agreed growth enhancing reforms and sustainable investments through the recovery and resilience plans of each Member State, and the status of the disbursal of instalments to Member States linked to the satisfactorily implementation of the clear milestones and targets. 2. The Scoreboard shall include key indicators, such as social, economic, environmental and competitiveness indicators, that evaluate the progress registered by the recovery and resilience plans in each of the six areas that define the scope of this Regulation. 3. The Scoreboard shall indicate the degree of fulfilment of the clear milestones of the recovery and resilience plans and the identified shortcomings in their implementation, as well as the recommendations of the Commission to address the respective shortcomings. 4. The Scoreboard shall indicate arrangements and timetable for implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, and for the disbursal of instalments linked to the satisfactorily implementation of the clear milestones and targets; 5. The Scoreboard shall also summarise the main recommendations addressed to the Member States as regards their recovery and resilience plans. 6. The Scoreboard shall serve as a basis for a permanent exchange of best practices between Member States which will materialise in the form of a structured dialogue organised on a regular basis. 7. The Scoreboard shall be constantly updated and shall be publicly available on the Commission’s website. It shall indicate the status of payment claims, payments, suspensions and cancellations of financial contributions. 8. The Commission shall present the Scoreboard at a hearing organised by the competent committees of the European Parliament.
Amendment 1419 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 a (new) Article 21 a Recovery and resilience scoreboard 1. The Commission shall establish a recovery and resilience scoreboard (the ‘Scoreboard’) displaying the status of implementation of the agreed reforms and investments through the recovery and resilience plans of each Member State. 2. The Scoreboard shall include key indicators, such as social, economic and environmental indicators, that evaluate the progress registered by the recovery and resilience plans in each of the priority policy areas that define the scope of this Regulation as well as a summary of the monitoring process regarding the compliance with the minimum shares of expenditure on climate and other environmental objectives. 3. The Scoreboard shall indicate the degree of fulfilment of the relevant milestones of the recovery and resilience plans and the identified shortcomings in their implementation, as well as the recommendations of the Commission to address the respective shortcomings. 4. The Scoreboard shall also summarise the main recommendations addressed to the Member States as regards their recovery and resilience plans. 5. The Scoreboard shall serve as a basis for a permanent exchange of best practices between Member States which will materialise in the form of a structured dialogue organised on a regular basis. 6. The Scoreboard shall be constantly updated and shall be publicly available on the Commission’s website. It shall indicate the status of payment claims, payments, suspensions and cancellations of financial contributions. 7. The Commission shall present the Scoreboard at hearings organised by the competent committees of the European Parliament.
Amendment 1420 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 a (new) Article 21 a Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard 1. The Commission shall establish a Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard, fully aligned with the Social and Macroeconomic Scoreboards, displaying the status of implementation of the agreed reforms through the recovery and resilience plans of each Member State. 2. The scoreboard shall include key indicators aligned with the indicators of the Social and Macroeconomic Scoreboard, such as social, economic and environmental indicators, that evaluate the progress registered by the Recovery and Resilience Plans in each of the six areas that define the scope of this Regulation. 3. The Scoreboard will indicate the degree of fulfilment of the relevant milestones of the recovery and resilience plans and the identified shortcomings in their implementation, as well as the recommendations of the Commission to address the respective shortcomings. 4. The Scoreboard will also summarise the main recommendations addressed to the Member States as regards their recovery and resilience plans and shall also formulate Medium- Term Social Objectives for each Member State. 5. The Scoreboard will serve as a basis of a permanent exchange of best practices between Member States which will materialise in the form of a structured dialogue organised on a regular basis. 6. The Scoreboard will be permanently updated and will be publicly available on the Commission’s website. It will indicate the status of payment claims, payments, suspensions and cancellations of financial contributions. 7. The Commission will present the scoreboard in a hearing organised by the competent committee of the Parliament.
Amendment 1421 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 a (new) Article 21 a Recovery and resilience scoreboard 1. The Commission shall establish a recovery and resilience scoreboard (the ‘Scoreboard’) displaying the status of implementation of the agreed growth enhancing reforms and sustainable investments through the recovery and resilience plans of each Member State, and the status of the disbursal of instalments to Member States linked to the satisfactorily implementation of the clear milestones and targets. 2. The Scoreboard shall include key indicators, such as social, economic, environmental and competitiveness indicators, that evaluate the progress registered by the recovery and resilience plans in each of the six areas that define the scope of this Regulation. 3. The Scoreboard shall indicate the degree of fulfilment of the clear milestones of the recovery and resilience plans and the identified shortcomings in their implementation, as well as the recommendations of the Commission to address the respective shortcomings. 4. The Scoreboard shall indicate arrangements and timetable for implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, and for the disbursal of instalments linked to the satisfactorily implementation of the clear milestones and targets.
Amendment 1422 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 a (new) Article 21 a Discharge procedure Spending under the Facility shall be subject to the discharge procedure by the European Parliament.
Amendment 1423 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 a (new) Article 21 a Discharge procedure Spending under the Facility shall be subject to a discharge procedure by the European Parliament.
Amendment 1424 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 a (new) Article 21 a Discharge procedure Spending under the Facility shall be subject to a discharge procedure by the European Parliament.
Amendment 1425 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The Commission and the Member States concerned shall, in a measure commensurate to their respective responsibilities, foster synergies and ensure effective coordination between the instruments established by this Regulation and other Union programmes and instruments, and in particular with the Technical Support Instrument and measures financed by the Union funds. For that purpose, they shall:
Amendment 1426 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The Commission and the Member States concerned shall, in a measure commensurate to their respective responsibilities, foster synergies and ensure
Amendment 1427 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure complementarity, synergy, coherence and consistency among different instruments at Union, national and, where appropriate, regional levels, in particular in relation to measures financed by Union funds, both in the planning phase and during implementation, targeting a balanced sectoral or geographical coverage at EU level;
Amendment 1428 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation, control and supervision at Union, national and, where appropriate, regional levels to achieve the objectives of the instruments established under this Regulation.
Amendment 1429 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) ensure the publicity of funding opportunities for the private sector;
Amendment 1430 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 a (new) Article 22 a Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard 1. The Commission shall complement the current Social Scoreboard (the ‘Scoreboard’) with indicators framed by the Sustainable Development Goals, to monitor the status of implementation of the agreed reforms and investments through the recovery and resilience plans of each Member State. 2. The Scoreboard shall display the progress registered by the recovery and resilience plans in each of the six areas that define the scope of this Regulation. 3. The Scoreboard shall indicate the degree of fulfilment of the relevant milestones of the recovery and resilience plans and the identified shortcomings in their implementation, as well as the recommendations of the Commission to address the respective shortcomings. 4. The Scoreboard shall also summarise the main recommendations addressed to the Member States as regards their recovery and resilience plans. 5. The Scoreboard shall serve as a basis for a permanent exchange of best practices between Member States which will materialise in the form of a structured dialogue organised on a regular basis. 6. The Scoreboard shall be constantly updated and shall be publicly available on the Commission’s website. It shall indicate the status of payment claims, payments, suspensions and cancellations of financial contributions. 7. The Commission shall present the Scoreboard at a hearing organised by the competent committees of the European Parliament. 8. In establishing the scoreboard, the Commission should rely as much as possible on dashboards based on multiple indicators for monitoring the social and economic dimension of resilience and dashboards for monitoring the green and digital dimension of resilience as annexed to its 2020 strategic foresight report “Charting the course towards a more resilient Europe”.
Amendment 1431 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall monitor the implementation of the Facility and measure the achievement of the objectives set out in Articles 4. Indicators to be used for reporting on progress and for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of the Facility towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives are set in Annex III. The monitoring of implementation shall be targeted and proportionate to the activities carried out under the Facility.
Amendment 1432 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall monitor the implementation of the Facility and measure the achievement of the objectives and requirements set out in Articles 4 and 4a, as well as the compliance with the allocation to European policy priority areas set out in Article 14. Indicators to be used for reporting on progress and for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of the Facility towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives are set in Annex III. The monitoring of implementation shall be
Amendment 1433 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. For such purposes, Member States shall: a) trace, collect and store information on the recipients of funding under this Facility; b) provide the Commission with the necessary information to assess payment requests as per Article 19, including audit reports, data on the final beneficiaries of the projects or investments, financial statements, impact assessments and any other relevant information. With regards to investment projects, Member States shall include a report conducted by an independent panel of experts evaluating each project's efficiency, efficacy, suitability and adequacy to the corresponding recovery and resilience plan; c) accompany each payment request with a signed and solemn declaration by the competent national authority confirming effective implementation in accordance with the principle of sound financial management and ensuring compliance with the relevant EU rules, in particular on avoidance of conflict of interest, fraud prevention and avoidance of corruption and double funding; d) impose the obligation to all final recipients of funds under the Facility to grant the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the Court of Auditors the necessary rights to carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, in accordance with Article 129 (1) Regulation 2018/1046.
Amendment 1434 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 2. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the activities and results are collected efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner. This data will be made available, without undue delay, to the European Parliament and the Council as well as any other relevant authority in the monitoring process, i. e. the European Court of Auditors. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on
Amendment 1435 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 2. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the activities and results are collected efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner and disaggregated by gender and income levels. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of Union funding.
Amendment 1436 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 2. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the activities and results are collected efficiently, reliably, independently, effectively, and in a timely manner, and made public. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of Union funding.
Amendment 1437 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 2. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the activities and results are comparable, gender disaggregated and collected efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of Union funding.
Amendment 1438 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 2. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation of the activities and results are collected efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on
Amendment 1439 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The European Parliament shall have the right to fully scrutinise the spending decisions of the Commission. The Commission shall provide full access to the relevant body of the European Parliament and Members, and inform the European Parliament on a quarterly basis of the status of approved plans, modifications approved to those plans, payment applications made, payment decisions taken, the suspension of payments, the cancellation of payments and the recovery of funds. On a quarterly basis, the Commission shall present an overview of this information at a hearing organised by the competent committees of the European Parliament.
Amendment 1440 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Member States and the recipients of Union funding shall provide the information necessary to allow the tracking of investment that contributes to meeting the Union objectives on climate and environment, on the basis of guidance to be provided by the Commission and consistent with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union. The Commission shall present the information annually in the context of the annual draft budget.
Amendment 1441 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament on a semi annual basis by providing a list of the investment measures and projects supported by the Facility referred to in Article 14(1b), including the ultimate beneficiaries of the funds from the Facility.
Amendment 1442 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. The European Parliament shall organise delegation visits to the Member States in order to exercise democratic oversight over the growth enhancing structural reforms and sustainable investments.
Amendment 1443 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament on a quarterly basis by establishing a open-data, publicly- accessible database of the ultimate beneficiaries of the funds from the Facility. The sensitive or confidential information shall be available to the Members of the European Parliament under pre-agreed strict confidentiality.
Amendment 1444 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 a (new) Article 23 a Ex-post monitoring of the completed projects For the purpose of the effective use of the resources and the durability of the completed projects under the Facility, the Commission shall establish an effective monitoring framework for the completed projects.
Amendment 1445 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – title Amendment 1448 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall provide an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation, and progress in line with the EU Taxonomy.
Amendment 1449 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall provide a
Amendment 1450 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall provide a
Amendment 1451 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall provide an
Amendment 1452 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall provide a
Amendment 1453 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall provide an biannual report to the European Parliament
Amendment 1454 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall
Amendment 1455 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The
Amendment 1456 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The semi-annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the Member States concerned under the Facility, in particular with a reference to the implementation of investment and reform measures that follow European priority policy areas, referred to in Article 3.
Amendment 1457 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the Member States concerned under the Facility, and the adherence to the Do No Significant Harm principle.
Amendment 1458 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the Member States concerned under the Facility and their impact on gender equality.
Amendment 1459 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The semi-annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the Member States concerned under the Facility.
Amendment 1460 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The
Amendment 1461 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The
Amendment 1462 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The
Amendment 1463 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The semi-annual report shall also include the following information:
Amendment 1464 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The
Amendment 1465 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The
Amendment 1466 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The
Amendment 1467 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The
Amendment 1468 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) The volume of the proceeds assigned to the Facility under the European Union Recovery Instrument in the previous year, broken down by budget line and Member State, and
Amendment 1469 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) The volume of the proceeds assigned to the Facility under the European Union Recovery Instrument in the previous
Amendment 1470 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the contribution of the amounts raised through the European Union Recovery Instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the Facility, particularly the sustainable transition.
Amendment 1471 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) a section for each Member State, detailing how the respect of the principle of sound financial management is implemented in accordance with Article 61 of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 1472 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) details on the progress in the achievement of the milestones of the recovery and resilience plans as well on the complementarity of the plans with existing Union programmes.
Amendment 1473 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) a section for each Member State detailing the respect of the principle of sound financial management in accordance with Article 61 of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 1474 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) a section for each Member State detailing the respect of the principle of sound financial management in accordance with Article 61 of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 1475 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (b a) the share of the Facility that contributes to the Union’s climate and environment objectives using, as appropriate, the criteria laid out by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 1476 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) an overview of all milestones achieved and still outstanding, per Member State and national plan.
Amendment 1477 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new) (b b) a list of the ultimate beneficiaries of the funds from the Facility.
Amendment 1478 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new) (b c) relevant details on the implementation of the Facility in the Member States, including detailed information on the amounts committed and paid to Member States, the status of implementation of the milestones agreed, as well as all relevant information to ensure full transparency and disclosure on the Facility.
Amendment 1479 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 Amendment 1480 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 Amendment 1481 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 4. For the purpose of the reporting on the activities referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may use the content of the relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission under the latest European Semester as appropriate, as well as the most recent Council recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area for Member States whose currency is the euro.
Amendment 1482 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 4. For the purpose of the reporting on the activities referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may use the content of the relevant documents
Amendment 1483 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 4. For the purpose of the reporting on the activities referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may use the content of
Amendment 1484 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The annual report shall be transmitted to the European Parliament and the Council as part of the Integrated Financial Accountability Reporting and shall be part of the annual discharge procedure as a separate chapter in the discharge report of the Commission.
Amendment 1485 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The annual report shall be transmitted to the European Parliament and the European Council as part of the Integrated Financial Accountability Reporting and shall be part of the special discharge procedure of the Facility.
Amendment 1486 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The report shall be transmitted to the European Parliament and the European Council as part of the Integrated Financial Accountability Reporting and shall be part of the special discharge procedure of the Facility.
Amendment 1487 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. At the request of the European Parliament, the Commission shall participate quarterly in hearings before the European Parliament to report on the activities and information referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3.
Amendment 1488 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1. Four years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament, and the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions with an independent evaluation report on its implementation and with an independent ex post gender- responsive evaluation report no later than three years after the end of 2027.
Amendment 1489 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 1490 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 1491 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1. Four years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament, and the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions with an independent evaluation report on its implementation and with an independent ex post evaluation report no later than t
Amendment 1492 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1. Four years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament, and the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions with an independent evaluation report on its implementation and with an independent ex post evaluation report no later than
Amendment 1493 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 2 2. The evaluation report shall, in particular
Amendment 1494 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 2 2. The evaluation report shall, in particular, assess to which extent the objectives have been achieved, the efficiency of the use of resources and the European added value and the effects of gender mainstreaming. It shall also consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions.
Amendment 1495 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 3 Amendment 1496 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 4 4. The ex-post evaluation report shall consist of a global assessment of the
Amendment 1497 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 4 4. The ex-post evaluation report shall consist of a global assessment of the instruments established by this Regulation and shall include information on its impact in the long-term, including on gender equality.
Amendment 1498 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 a (new) Article 25 a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4a, 9, Article 17 and Article 19 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2027. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 9, Article 17 and Article 19 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. The Commission shall adopt the delegated acts referred to in paragraph 2 by 31 December 2020, with a view to ensure its entry into application on 1 July 2021. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 9, Article 17 and Article 19 shall enter into force if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of three months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by three months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 1499 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 a (new) Article 25 a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4, Article 14, and Article 19 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2027. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 4, Article 14, and Article 19 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4, Article 14, and Article 19 shall enter into force if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 1500 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 a (new) Article 25 a Control of the Budget 1. By 1 March following the completion of each financial year, the Commission’s accounting officer shall forward to the Court of Auditors the provisional accounts of the Facility, accompanied by the report on budgetary and financial management during the financial year. The Commission’s accounting officer shall also send the report on budgetary and financial management to the European Parliament and the Council by 31 March of the following year. 2. After receiving the observations of the Court of Auditors on the provisional accounts of the Authority in accordance with Article 245 and 246 of the Financial Regulation, the Commission, shall draw up the final accounts of the Authority and transmit them, for opinion, to the Management Board. 3. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, at the latter’s request and as provided for in Article 261 (3) of the Financial Regulation, any information necessary for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question. 4. The European Parliament, following a recommendation from the Council acting by qualified majority, shall, before 15 May of the year N + 2, grant a discharge to the Authority for the implementation of the budget comprising revenue from the General Budget of the European Union and competent authorities for the financial year N. 5. The final accounts shall be published.
Amendment 1501 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 a (new) Article 25 a Exercise of the Delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down on this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 16a, 17, 17a and 18 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2027. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 16a, 17, 17a and 18 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. 4. A decision to revoke the delegation of power shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 16a, 17, 17a and 18 shall enter into force if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object.
Amendment 1502 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 b (new) Amendment 1503 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 c (new) Article 25 c Auditing by the Court of Auditors 1. The external audit of the activities undertaken in accordance with this Regulation shall be carried out by the Court of Auditors in accordance with Article 287 TFEU. 2. For the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article, the Court of Auditors shall, at its request and in accordance with Article 287(3) TFEU, be granted full access to any document or information necessary to carry out its task.
Amendment 1504 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 1. The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the Union funding by displaying a visible label of the Union, 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. The recipients shall ensure the mandatory visibility of spending under the Facility by clearly labelling the supported projects as ‘EU Recovery Initiative’.
Amendment 1505 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 1. The recipients of Union funding 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, the social media and the public.
Amendment 1506 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 1. The recipients of Union funding 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
Amendment 1507 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the
Amendment 1508 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. When promoting the actions and their results, the recipients of Union funding shall involve Members of the European Parliament coming from the same region as the recipients.
Amendment 1509 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 a (new) Article 26 a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 9 and Article 17 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2027. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 9 and Article 17 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 9 or Article 17 shall enter into force if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of three months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by three months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 1510 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 a (new) Article 26 a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 14 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2028. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 14 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Inter-institutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 1511 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 a (new) Article 26 a Articles 107, 108 and 109 TFEU shall not apply to the funding of the resources provided by Article 5.
Amendment 1512 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 b (new) Article 26 b For the purpose of this Regulation, when State aids rules apply, the maximum aid intensity rates for investments made by SMEs and large enterprises referred to Regulation 702/2014 and in the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas 2014 to 2020 can be increased by 20%, provided that the maximum combined aid does not exceed 90%.
Amendment 1513 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 Amendment 1514 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 Amendment 1515 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 Amendment 1516 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 Amendment 1517 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 1 Amendment 1518 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 2 source: 657.421
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212 amendments...
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 This Regulation establishes a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) as a temporary instrument designed to tackle the adverse effects and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3 a. ‘European added value’ for the purpose of this Regulation means the value resulting from Union intervention, which is additional to the value (it may result from different factors, e.g. coordination gains, legal certainty, greater effectiveness or complementarities) that would have been otherwise created by Member States alone;
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3 a. National Recovery and Resilience Plan’ (hereinafter ‘National Plan’) means the four-year plan, consisting of individual reform and investment measures, to be prepared and submitted by each Member State for the purpose of allocating financial support to the Member States under the Facility;
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new) 3 b. ‘additionality’ for the purpose oft his Regulation means compliance with additionality requirement set out in [point(b) of Article 209(2)] of [the Financial Regulation] and, where appropriate, maximising private investment in accordance with [point (d) of Article209(2)] of the [Financial Regulation];.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the reduction of the infrastructural gap, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by focusing on European priority policy areas and thereby aiming at improving the resilience
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to the upward economic and social convergence, to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth and generating European added value.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of all the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis while tackling social inequalities, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the clear milestones and targets of
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The projects shall bring EU added value and priority should be given either to cross-border projects or to those projects who due to spill over effects generate European added value in more than one Member State or region
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. 3. Reforms and investments initiated by the Member States after 1 February 2020are eligible under the Reform and Resilience Facility.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. The Facility shall not run counter to the strategic and economic interests of the Union. In that respect, support shall not be provided to projects that are part of the strategic investment plans of third countries.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 c (new) 2 c. The Facility shall not substitute regular national budgetary expenditure.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 d (new) 2 d. The Facility shall not finance projects detrimental to the Single Market or which would contribute to its fragmentation.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 a (new) Article 4 a Compliance with European values and promotion of non-discrimination 1. Operations supported by the Facility shall comply with the values of the European Union as set out in Article 2 of the TEU; 2. The Member States and the Commission shall take appropriate steps and measures to prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation during the preparation and implementation of Member States' recovery and resilience plans; 3. The Commission shall put in place ex- post control measures to verify that no projects, organisations or entities with a purpose incompatible with the values of the Union, including those which run counter to the principle of non- discrimination, have received funding under the Facility; 4. In accordance with Article 101(8) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission is empowered, where appropriate, to make financial corrections by cancelling part of the Union contribution to a Member State's recovery and resilience plan and by recovering from the Member State funds already disbursed in order to exclude from Union financing expenditure contrary to the values set out in the applicable Union law.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) Up to 10 % of the amount mentioned at Article 5(1)(a) and 5(1)(b) shall be allocated for financing the Projects of European Common Interest specified in Article 5a. The amounts financing the Projects of European Common Interest shall be allocated from the shares of the Member States where the projects shall be implemented.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. The amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, in so far as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of each instrument. Expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of
Amendment 121 #
Article 5 a Projects of European Common Interest The amount specified in Article 5(1) (ba) shall be use for financing Projects of European common interest having an European coverage with a large contribution to the green and digital transition and to the economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. The Projects of European common interest shall be introduced by the Commission through delegated acts specifying the participating Member States, the amounts, the milestones and targets, the priority projects/types of projects. The Projects of European common interest shall be: - Sustainable Tourism - Aeronautical industry - Inland waterways navigability - ERTMS on European Freight Corridors - Energy cross border connections
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new) The outstanding unused amount under the Facility shall be transferred into a budgetary reserve that may be used to reinforce EU programmes under direct management in the areas of research and innovation (Horizon Europe), education (Eramus +), infrastructure (Connecting Europe Facility), digitalisation (Digital Europe) and border management(Integrated Border Management Fund).The budgetary reserve shall be released in part or in its entirety only after the Commission has concluded that the programmes indicated in sub-paragraph1, cannot reach the objectives set out in the respective legislation, without an increase of financing. The budgetary reserve and subsequent transfers shall comply with the rules set out in the Financial Regulation and shall be subject to the approval of the Parliament and Council. The amount still in the budgetary reserve on 31 December 2027 shall be used in its entirety for repayment of the financing drawn by the Commission for the purpose of the financing of the Facility.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 a (new) Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) The funding of the Facility, as part of the Next Generation EU, shall be accompanied by a clear and credible repayment plan, without recourse to the MFF.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new) For the purpose of sustainable financing of the Facility the Commission and Council shall commit to introduce a clear and binding calendar for a basket of new own resources which shall enter the Union budget in the course of the next Multiannual Financial Framework. The amount of the new own resources shall be sufficient to cover at least the principal and interest costs related to the borrowing of funds under the Next Generation EU.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 c (new) The Commission shall put in place effective and proportionate anti-fraud measures taking into account the risks identified.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 Support under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of significant and unjustifiable non-
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of significant non- compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in Article 15(7) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][CPR], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt a decision by means of an implementing
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. In the event of significant non-
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. In the event of occurrence of any of the cases referred to in Article 15(11) of the Regulation laying down common provisions on the […], the Council shall, on a proposal from the Commission, adopt a decision by means of an implementing
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Where the European Semester and in particular the country-specific recommendations, identifies challenges that require urgent reforms but the Member State in question makes inadequate use of the allocated funding or the Commission decided to suspend such funding because of unsatisfactory implementation of the recovery and resilience plans or in case of deficiency with regards to rule of law, regional and local level actions, including civil society initiatives that contribute to addressing those challenges shall continue to benefit from the Facility, and funding shall be made available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 a (new) Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 a (new) Article 9 a Measures of protection of the Union budget in the case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law In the event of generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law in a Member State as defined in Article 3 of Regulation [.../....]20a, the Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to postpone the adoption of the decisions referred to in Articles 17(1) and17(2) of this Regulation or to suspend payments under the Facility until a positive assessment by the Commission in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation [.../....]. _________________ 20aRegulation [.../....] on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Any non-allocated and de- committed financial resources after the termination of the Facility shall be transferred to a fund under the multi- annual financial framework.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. A Member State may request a loan at the same time of the submission of a recovery and resilience plan referred to in Article 15, or at a different moment in time until 31 August 2024. In the latter case, the request shall be accompanied by a revised plan, including additional and clear milestones and targets.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the reasons for the loan support, justified by the higher financial needs linked to additional
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the additional
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than the difference between the total cost of the recovery and resilience plan, as revised where relevant, and the maximum financial contribution referred to in Article 10. The maximum volume of the loan for each Member State shall not exceed 4.7 % of
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the justification for requesting the loan and its amount is considered reasonable and plausible in relation to the additional
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the additional
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e (e) the other elements needed for the implementation of the loan support in relation to the growth enhancing reforms and the sustainable investment projects concerned in line with the decision referred to in Article 17(2).
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent four years. Recovery and resilience plans eligible for financing under this instrument shall comprise measures for the implementation of
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the reform and investment agenda of the Member State concerned for the subsequent
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. In pursuance of the objectives set out in Article 4, Member States shall prepare national recovery and resilience plans. These plans shall set out the
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Recovery and Resilience Facility is intended to help the EU tackle the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, implying a territorial diversification of investments, therefore regional authorities, professional associations and NGOs are essential to identify and assess specific investment needs in the recovery and resilience plans. The Commission shall put forward a Code of Conduct on partnership setting minimum standards for the involvement of the competent local and regional authorities, professional and relevant civil society organisations, in line with the partnership principle.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. In each Member State 10% of the maximum financial contribution, referred to in Article 10, shall be allocated to regional and local authorities that shall be provided with a direct access to those resources.Those regional and local authorities of a Member State - which have been hit the hardest by the pandemic, taking into account the absolute numbers of COVID-19 cases in the territories concerned, - and with the lower level of financial opportunities to tackle the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis expressed in the form of the local GDP/capita, shall be given priority.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The Commission and Member States shall ensure that recovery and resilience plans as well as any future programmes financed under the Facility contribute to the respect and the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with Article 8 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Evaluations have shown the importance of taking the gender equality objectives aspect into account in all dimensions and in all stages of the preparation, monitoring.
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The recovery and resilience plans shall contribute to the strengthening of the Single Market.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 b (new) Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 3. Where a Member State
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Only Member States that participate in the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and Member States that request until 31 December 2020 to join the EPPO shall be eligible to receive support under the Facility. Exception applies to those Member States which are availing of the JHA opt-out in accordance with the TFEU in case they have a relevant, independent and efficient national equivalent body, working in close cooperation with the EPPO.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and can be officially submitted annually at any moment in time. In 2024 the recovery and resilience plan shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan may be submitted by Member State starting from 15 October of the preceding year, together with the draft budget of the subsequent year.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The recovery and resilience plan presented by the Member State concerned shall constitute an annex to its National Reform Programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 April. A draft plan
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a)
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) an explanation of the way the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new) (a a) the measures considered as aligned with the country-specific recommendations, which shall be prioritised;
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new) (a b) in case a Member State is experiencing imbalances or excessive imbalances as concluded by the Commission after an in-depth review, an explanation of the way the recommendations made under Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1176/2011 are to be addressed;
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a c (new) (a c) an explanation on how the plans would contribute to the strengthening of the Single Market;
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, reduces the infrastructural gap, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, particularly for SMEs, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) an explanation of the coherence of the plan with the relevant documents adopted or the analytical information on the Member State concerned elaborated by the Commission services in the context of the latest European Semester;
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets, indicators which allow the measurement of those and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over a maximum period of four years, and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years;
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged clear milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the growth enhancing reforms over a maximum period of four years, and of the investments over a maximum period of seven years;
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) envisaged milestones, targets and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the reforms over
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) the envisaged sustainable investment projects, and the related investment period;
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new) (e a) Which national authority and financial intermediaries, other than National Promotional Banks is responsible for the implementation of the investment projects;
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (f a) an explanation of how the plan will be consistant with the protection of the financial interests of the Union, including the measures to ensure an adequate cooperation with the anti-fraud initiatives, rules and bodies of the Union, and the use of the Irregularity Management System (IMS) performed by the European Anti-Fraud Office;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (f a) Where relevant, information on existing or planned national or other public financing;
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point g (g) where relevant, information on existing or planned Union financing, and its coordination and additionality with the Facility;
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j (j) the arrangements for the effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the Member State concerned, including the proposed clear milestones and targets, and the related indicators;
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new) (j a) the arrangements taken by the Member State to protect the EU financial interests, including measures for the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of sanctions; Member States shall make use of IT-tools put at their disposal by the Commission;
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point k (k) where appropriate, the request for loan support and the additional and clear milestones as referred to in Article 12(2) and (3) and the elements thereof ; and
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. the commitment to join to the European Public Prosecutor’s office
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Recovery and resilience plans shall be prepared with the proper involvement of stakeholders, as regional and local authorities (including national and regional capitals and/or the 10 biggest cities of the given Member State), civil society organisations as well as social partners and the representatives of the economic sector, in accordance with the principle of partnership.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission may make observations or seek additional information to ensure that the resources are not at risk of being subject to any form of fraud, corruption or other illegal activity that affects the Union’s economic interests. The Member State concerned shall provide the requested additional information and may revise the plan if needed, prior to its official submission.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned including/and consulting the local and regional authorities and professional and relevant civil society organisations. The Commission may make observations or seek additional information. The Member State concerned shall provide the requested additional information and may revise the plan if needed, prior to its official submission.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester including the information available on the level of corruption as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any other relevant information including, in particular, the one contained in the National Reform Programme and the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned and, if relevant, information from technical support received via the Technical Support Instrument.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations including those on rule of law and corruption addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester;
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new) Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the obligation for the involvement of the stakeholders in the process of the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans according to Article 15(5) of this regulation, as well as the European Code of Conduct on Partnership was completely fulfilled in line with the principle of partnership. The partnership process shall include an open public consultation of at least 30 days via the internet, which shall be advertised nation-wide. National plans to use the RRF will give full account of the partnership process, and how the contributions of stakeholders were taken into account. This shall be a precondition to approving national plans for the use of the RRF and the transfer of funds to the respective national governments.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (g a) (h) whether the recovery and resilience plan contributes to key infrastructure development, especially in Member States where GDP/capital is below the EU average and the level of public debt is sustainable.
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (ga) whether the plan is expected to be of an adequate standard with regard to transparency and accounting practices.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – title Commission proposal and Council implementing decision
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall adopt a decision within
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. In case the Member State concerned requests a loan support, the Commission proposal for a Council implementing decision shall also set out the amount of the loan support as referred to in Article 12(4) and (5) and the additional reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the Member State covered by that loan support, including the additional milestones and targets.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) where the recovery and resilience plan does not comply satisfactorily with the criteria set out in Article 16(3), no financial contribution shall be allocated to the Member State concerned and paragraph 5 of this article shall apply.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within four months of the submission of the proposal by the Member State. The Commission may appear before the competent committees of the European Parliament under their invitation to explain the negative assessment. Relevant information shall be made available by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council simultaneously and on equal terms.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan,
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 7. The Council shall adopt the implementing
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. 3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned do not justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, it shall reject the request within four months of its official submission, after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within a period of one month of the communication of the Commission's conclusions. If the implementation has been hampered for one of the following reasons, amendments shall be rejected until fully investigated in cases of: (1) mismanagement; (2) irregularities; (3) fraud.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Payment of financial contributions to the Member State concerned under this Article shall be made in accordance with
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission
Amendment 205 #
The suspension shall be lifted where the Member State has taken the necessary measures to ensure a satisfactory implementation of the milestones and targets referred to in Article 17(1) and guaranteed that funds spent in a non- satisfactory manner will be reimbursed.
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 6 6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution concerned pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. Where, within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in Article 17(1), no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the Member State concerned, the amount of the financial contribution shall be
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 The
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 a (new) Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 a (new) Article 19 a Protection of the financial interests of the Union 1. The Member States wishing to receive support under the Facility shall ensure the protection of the financial interests of the Union through proportionate measures while implementing the Facility, including the prevention, detection, reporting, investigation and correction of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. 2. The Member States shall ensure that any public authority involved in the implementation of the Facility, the final recipients of the financial contribution as well as any third parties involved grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office, the European Public Prosecutor's Office and the European Court of Auditors when exercising their powers.
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 b (new) Article 19 b Payments to final beneficiaries 1. There shall be a cap on the total amount received for investments from the Facility by a beneficial owner, where such an owner is a natural person, of an economic operator receiving support under the Facility. The cap shall be set at EUR 1 000 000 per beneficial owner. The Commission shall be notified if the cap is exceeded. The Commission evaluates on a case by case basis whether in duly justified cases an exception can be granted. The Commission shall develop clearly defined, objective criteria, which shall be published in the form of guidelines to the Member States' authorities without undue delay. 2. A separate data repository shall be created on beneficiaries to whom an exception to exceed the cap of 1.000.000 € has been granted; The Commission shall collect information on all the payments made to each beneficiary, including beneficial owner in the digital performance reporting system, and aggregate the total amount per beneficial owner; 3. The performance reporting system shall be adapted for this purpose.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 b (new) Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 c (new) Article 19 c Discharge In accordance with Article 7 of this Regulation, the implementation of the Facility shall be covered as part of the discharge given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the budget as set out in Articles 260 to 262 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 The Member State concerned shall report on a
Amendment 216 #
1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the Commission in accordance with Article 17 to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the Commission in accordance with Article 17, as well as the national reports established in the Article 20 of this Regulation to the European Parliament and the Council without undue delay. The Member State concerned may request the Commission to redact sensitive or confidential information, the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the Member State.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall transmit the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans as approved in
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission may engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the Union funding for the financial support envisaged in the relevant recovery and resilience plan, including through joint communication activities with the national
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The Commission shall report yearly to the European Parliament on the progress in the achievement of the milestones of the recovery and resilience plans as well on the complementarity of the plans with existing Union programmes. The annual reports shall include a breakdown of the Union budget implemented per Member State, indicating which activities have been supported by the Union budget, including the aggregated amounts received per final beneficiary using the digital performance reporting system.
Amendment 222 #
2 a. The Commission shall report biannually to the European Parliament on the progress in the achievement of the milestones of the recovery and resilience plans as well on the complementarity of the plans with existing Union programmes.
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (a a) introduce simple and clear procedures to avoid an excessive administrative burden for public authorities involved and final receipts;
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new) Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall provide an biannual reports to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 2 2. The biannual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the Member States concerned under the Facility.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The biannual report shall also include the following information:
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 4 4. For the purpose of the reporting on the activities referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may use the content of the relevant documents
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 3 Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 1. The recipients of Union funding 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
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. In order to create visibility for the European Union’s support through the Recovery and Resilience Facility, Member States are required to inform their citizens about projects financed under the Facility using their public broadcasting services. In case of investments exceeding 0,1 percent of the Member State’s GDP, a representative of the European Commission should be present at the delivery ceremony to highlight the investment of the European Union.
Amendment 235 #
1 b. In its communication activities, the Commission should leverage local stakeholder networks to ensure that funds swiftly reach beneficiaries in need, and eliminate any barriers to information about available funds under the facility.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 a (new) Article 26 a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 14 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2028. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 14 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Inter-institutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (g a) whether the obligation for the involvement of the stakeholders in the process of the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans according to Article 15(5) of this regulation was completely fulfilled in line with the principle of partnership.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (g a) (h) whether the recovery and resilience plan contributes to key infrastructure development, especially in Member States where GDP/capita is below the EU average and the level of public debt is sustainable.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – introductory part 2.1 The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 — The recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6 A – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to effectively address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7 B – The recovery and resilience plan contributes to partially address challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 8 C – The recovery and resilience plan does not contribute to address any challenges identified in the CSRs, or in other relevant documents
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.7 a (new) 2.7 a The recovery and resilience plan was prepared with proper involvement of the stakeholders including regional and local authorities (including national and regional capitals and/or the 10 biggest cities of the given Member State), civil society organisations as well as social partners and the representatives of the economic sector, in accordance with the principle of partnership.The Commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: - the Member State opened a dialogue with the stakeholders in the process of the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans, organized channels were set up to gather and to analyze stakeholder opinions;proper fora were held with the participation of stakeholders to exchange views on the recovery and resilience plans; - the Member State examined, evaluated and took into consideration proposals made by the stakeholders. Rating A – To a high extent B – To a medium extent C – To a low extent
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex III – point a (a) number of recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The implementation of growth enhancing reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Past experiences have shown that sustainable investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up the recovery and strengthen long-
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6 a) Both resilience and recovery should be achieved through the financing of six main policy areas, namely the green transition, the digital transformation, economic cohesion and convergence, productivity and competitiveness, social cohesion and convergence, institutional resilience and measures to ensure the next generation of Europeans does not become a “lockdown generation".
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 b (new) (6 b) Reforms and investments aimed at increasing economic cohesion and convergence and productivity, at small and medium enterprises (SMEs), at strengthening the Single Market, competitiveness, social cohesion and fighting against poverty, are of utmost importance for our economies to rebound while leaving nobody behind.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and growth enhancing reforms and sustainable public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester, and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivity and resilience of the economy of the Member States.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Against this background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States and provide direct financial support to Member States through an innovative tool. To that end, a Recovery and Resilience Facility (the ‘Facility’) should be established under this Regulation to provide effective financial and significant support to step up the implementation of growth enhancing reforms and related sustainable public investments in the Member States. The Facility should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes. The Facility should be of a temporary character and limited to tackling the adverse effects of the pandemic.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In accordance with Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein, recovery and resilience measures under the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [EURI]. Upon the expiry of time limits all non-allocated and de- committed funds should be reallocated to other fund, benefitting Commission's climate or social EU targets;
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10 a) The Facility will work in synergy and complementarity with InvestEU, allowing Member States to allocate in their recovery and resilience plans an amount to be delivered through InvestEU to support the solvency of companies established in the Member States and the preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities thereof.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. The Facility should only finance projects respecting the “do no significant harm” principle.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) In order to enable measures to be taken that link the Facility to sound economic governance, with a view to ensuring uniform implementing conditions, the power should be conferred on the Council to suspend, on a proposal from the Commission and by means of implementing acts, the period of time for the adoption of decisions on proposals for recovery and resilience plans and to suspend payments under this Facility, in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to the relevant cases related to the
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth. Supported actions should have a clear European added value.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion, and reducing the infrastructural gap. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 a (new) (14 a) The resources of the Facility, aspart of the Recovery Instrument (Next Generation EU), should be accompanied by a clear and credible repayment plan. The repayment should be done by means of additional own resources which should be in place in the course of the next MFF.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 b (new) (14 b) To maximize the objective of additionality of the Facility and therefore increase its European added value, measures starting as of 1 February 2020 that are related to mitigating the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 crisis should be eligible.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support with a view to achieving the clear milestones and targets of
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The specific objective of the Facility should be to provide financial support, disbursed in tranches, with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investments as set out in recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective should be pursued in close cooperation with the Member States concerned.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15 a) The operations supported by the Facility shall comply with the values of the European Union as set out in Article 2 of the TEU. The Commission shall put in place ex post control measures to verify that no operations financed by the Facility have an aim incompatible with those values, and shall, where necessary, make financial corrections to exclude from Union financing expenditure incompliant with Article 2 TEU.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15 a) The Facility should not support projects that are part of the strategic investment plans of third countries nor regular national budgetary expenditure.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16 a) As regional and local authorities are the closest to their citizens, and they have a first-hand experience regarding needs and problems of the local communities and economies, they play a crucial role in economic and social recovery. Taking this into consideration they should be closely involved in the planning and implementation of this Facility, including the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans as well as the management of the projects under the Facility. In order to fully exploit the potential of regional and local authorities in achieving recovery and resilience, a significant part of resources of the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be dedicated to them, with creating a direct access to those sources for them.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 b (new) (16 b) In those member states, where the EU determines the existence of generalised deficiencies of the rule of law, and subsequently decides to suspend the transfer of Union funds to the government of that member state, the Recovery and Resilience Fund should be made available via direct management by the Commission, to regional and local authorities, enterprises and civil society organisations for projects defined and implemented by them.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) In order to ensure a meaningful financial contribution commensurate to the actual needs of Member States to undertake and complete the
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) It is necessary to establish a process for the submission of proposals for recovery and resilience plans by the Member States, and the content thereof. With a view to ensuring the expediency of procedures, a Member State
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21 a) In order to allow the relevant Union authorities insight in how the Member State envisages to implement the recovery and resilience plan and to facilitate transparency and accountability, the plan should detail which national authorities will be involved in the implementation of the project. It is also necessary to detail in the recovery and resilience plan if and how the financial support from the Facility will be combined with other relevant national and/or Union funds.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant latest country-specific recommendation, including the recitals, addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester or in the analytical information on the Member State concerned elaborated by the Commission services in the context of the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the Member State concerned are expected to ensure
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 a (new) (22 a) In order to ensure the national ownership, linking disbursements from the Facility to the challenges identified in the CSRs, as well as monitoring the progress made on the implementation of the growth enhancing reforms and sustainable investments should be enhanced.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) The Council should approve the assessment of the recovery and resilience plans by means of an implementing decision, based on a proposal by the Commission, and which it should endeavour to adopt within four weeks of the proposal. Provided that the recovery and resilience plan satisfactorily addresses the assessment criteria, the Member State concerned should be allocated the maximum financial contribution where the estimated total costs of the reform and investment included in the recovery and resilience plan is equal to, or higher than, the amount of the maximum financial contribution itself. The Member State concerned should instead be allocated an amount equal to the estimated total cost of the recovery and resilience plan where such estimated total cost is lower than the maximum financial contribution itself. No financial contribution should be awarded to the Member State if the recovery and
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments included in the recovery and resilience plan, notably relevant for the green and digital transitions, and by therefore, by a higher cost of the plan than the maximum financial contribution (to be) allocated via the non-repayable contribution. It should be possible to submit the request for a loan together with the submission of the plan. In case the request for loan is made at a different moment in time, it should be accompanied by a revised plan with additional milestones and targets. To ensure frontloading of resources, Member States should request a loan support at the latest by 31 August 2024. For the purposes of sound financial management, the total amount of all the loans granted under this Regulation should be capped. In addition, the maximum volume of the loan for each Member State should not exceed 4.7% of its Gross National Income. An increase of the capped amount should be possible in exceptional circumstances subject to available resources. For the same reasons of sound financial management, it should be possible to pay the loan in instalments
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The request for a loan should be justified by the financial needs linked to additional
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) For reasons of efficiency and simplification in the financial management of the instrument, the Union financial support to recovery and resilience plans
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 a (new) (31 a) Member States should report in their annual implementation reports on sound financial management. Therefore, specific requirements should be formulated.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) For the purpose of sound financial management, specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments, payments, suspension, cancellation and recovery of funds. To ensure predictability,
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 a (new) (32 a) Where the European Semester and in particular the country-specific recommendations, identifies challenges that require urgent reforms but the Member State in question makes inadequate use of the allocated funding or the Commission decided to suspend such funding because of unsatisfactory implementation of the recovery and resilience plans or in case of deficiency with regards to rule of law, regional and local level actions, including civil society initiatives that contribute to addressing those challenges should continue to benefit from the Facility, and funding should be made available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 a (new) (33 a) In order to assess the respect of the principles of sound financial management, the Commission should develop or adapt existing IT-systems to create a digital performance reporting system. This digital system should be used by the Union and Member States' authorities involved in the implementation of the Facility to monitor performance and, by digital analysis, to prevent and detect irregularities and fraud. For this purpose, the digital performance reporting system should contain information on beneficial ownership of economic operators receiving support under the Facility. The Commission should ensure that the new system will not add an additional layer of administrative burden on the reporting authority, neither should it require for data already available from the authority;
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 a (new) (33 a) The European Court of Auditors has underlined on a number of occasions that complex rules tend to be error and fraud prone. In this sense, it is important to bear in mind that preparing recovery and resilience plans, operational programmes and national reform programmes at the same time may be challenging for Member States. Therefore, the Commission shall introduce simple procedures for the recovery and resilience plans and payments request to the extent possible, to reduce the administrative burden and facilitate absorption.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council simultaneously and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission as appropriate. The Commission should ensure the visibility of spending under the Facility by indicating that the projects supported should be clearly labelled as “EU Recovery Initiative”.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission as well as the reports submitted by the Member States should be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission as appropriate.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should be communicated without undue delay to the European Parliament and the Council and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission as appropriate.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) For the purposes of transparency, the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Commission should be communicated simultaneously to the European Parliament and the Council and communication activities should be carried out by the Commission as appropriate.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 a (new) Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These requirements, where appropriate, should include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground. A dedicated scoreboard should be set up within the European Semester to that effect. Spending under the Facility should be subject to a discharge procedure by the European Parliament.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and excessive administrative burdens, in particular on Member States and their final recipients. These requirements, where appropriate, should include relevant, clear and measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the instruments on the ground. A dedicated scoreboard should be set up to that effect.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation. For the purpose of sound financial management and coordination with the discharge procedure, the annual report should be presented in November of the year n+1 at the latest. This report should include information on the progress made by Member States under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the Facility under the European Union Recovery Instrument in the previous year, broken down by budget line, and the contribution of the amounts raised through the European Union Recovery Instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the Facility.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Facility set out in this Regulation, as part of the annual Integrated Financial and Accountability Reporting and subject to a special discharge procedure of the European Parliament. This report should include information on the progress made by Member States under the recovery and resilience plans approved; it should also include information on the volume of the proceeds assigned to the Facility under the European Union Recovery Instrument in the previous year, broken down by budget line, and the contribution of the amounts raised through the European Union Recovery Instrument to the achievements of the objectives of the Facility.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 (37) It is opportune that the Commission provides a
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 (38) An independent evaluation
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 a (new) (38 a) The Facility should be available to Member States that have signed the “Rule of Law Pledge” and that are committed to adhering to the rule of law and fundamental values of the Union, as enshrined in the Treaties.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 b (new) (38 b) The Commission should be empowered to initiate the suspension of the commitment or payment appropriations to Member States under the Facility in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law where they affect or risk affecting the principles of sound financial management or the protection of the financial interests of the Union. The Facility should provide for clear rules and procedures on initiating the suspension mechanism or on its lifting. In this respect, the procedure to initiate the suspension of the funding under Facility and its subsequent placing into a reserve should be only be blocked if a qualified majority in Council or a majority of Parliament oppose it.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 a (new) (39 a) Spending under the Facility should be subject to a special discharge procedure which should verify whether implementation was in accordance with relevant rules, including the principles of sound financial management
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/9515 ,Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/9616 and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40)
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and
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