2022/0219(COD) European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA)
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Procedure completed
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Joint Responsible Committee | ['AFET', 'ITRE'] |
GAHLER Michael ( EPP),
KRASNODĘBSKI Zdzisław ( ECR)
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SKYTTEDAL Sara ( EPP),
YONCHEVA Elena ( S&D),
ZORRINHO Carlos ( S&D),
RIQUET Dominique ( Renew),
TUDORACHE Dragoş ( Renew),
DALUNDE Jakop G. ( Verts/ALE),
NEUMANN Hannah ( Verts/ALE),
BONFRISCO Anna ( ID),
MARIANI Thierry ( ID),
KRASNODĘBSKI Zdzisław ( ECR),
BOTENGA Marc ( GUE/NGL),
WALLACE Mick ( GUE/NGL)
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| Committee Opinion | BUDG |
RESSLER Karlo ( EPP)
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Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS ( GUE/NGL),
Nils TORVALDS ( RE),
Rasmus ANDRESEN ( Verts/ALE),
Joachim KUHS ( ID),
Margarida MARQUES ( S&D),
Bogdan RZOŃCA ( ECR)
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| Committee Opinion | IMCO |
IJABS Ivars ( Renew)
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Adam BIELAN ( ECR),
Andreas SCHWAB ( PPE),
Sven MIKSER ( S&D),
Malte GALLÉE ( Verts/ALE)
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| Committee Opinion | CONT |
HOHLMEIER Monika ( EPP)
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Maria GRAPINI ( S&D),
Olivier CHASTEL ( RE),
Joachim KUHS ( ID)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 57, RoP 58, TFEU 173-p3
Legal Basis:
RoP 57, RoP 58, TFEU 173-p3Subjects
Events
2023/10/26
Final act published in Official Journal
2023/10/18
CSL - Draft final act
Documents
2023/10/18
CSL - Final act signed
2023/10/17
EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2023/10/09
EP/CSL - Act adopted by Council after Parliament's 1st reading
2023/09/12
EP - Decision by Parliament, 1st reading
Details
The European Parliament adopted by 530 votes to 66, with 32 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the European defence industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act.
Parliament’s position adopted at first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure amended the Commission proposal as follows:
Subject matter
Members stated that this Regulation establishes a short-term instrument for the reinforcement of the European defence industry through common procurement for the period stemming from the date of entry into force of this Regulation to 31 December 2025 .
Objectives
The Instrument has the following objectives:
- to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) , including SMEs and mid-caps, for a more resilient and secure Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including through the creation and ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities and the opening of the supply chains for cross-border cooperation throughout the Union, thereby allowing the EDTIB to provide the defence products needed by Member States;
- to foster cooperation in defence procurement processes between participating Member States in order to contribute to solidarity, prevent crowding-out effects, increase the effectiveness of public spending and reduce excessive fragmentation, ultimately leading to an increase in the standardisation of defence systems and greater interoperability between Member States’ capabilities, while preserving the competitiveness and diversity of products available to Member States and in the supply chain.
The objectives should be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the EDTIB throughout the Union to allow it to address, in particular, the most urgent and critical defence product needs , especially those revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, such as the shipment of defence products to Ukraine, taking into account the objectives of the Strategic Compass for Security and Defence and considering the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force. This may be achieved through the replenishment of stockpiles which are depleted as a result of defence-product transfers to Ukraine, including with equipment available on the market, as well as through the replacement of obsolete equipment and the reinforcement of capabilities.
Budget
The financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument should be EUR 300 million in current prices from the period from the date of entry into force of this Regulation to 31 December 2025.
Associated countries
The Instrument should be open to the participation of those members of the European Free Trade Association which are members of the European Economic Area.
Use of financing not linked to costs
Grants should take the form of financing not linked to costs, pursuant to the Financial Regulation.
The level of the Union contribution attributed to each action may be defined on the basis of factors such as: the complexity of the common procurement, for which a proportion of the estimated value of the common procurement contract and the experience gained in similar actions may serve as an initial proxy; the characteristics of the cooperation which are likely to give rise to greater interoperability outcomes and long-term investment signals to industry; or the number of participating Member States and associated countries or the inclusion of additional Member States or associated countries in existing cooperations.
The Union financial contribution to each action should not exceed 15 % of the financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument and should be capped at 15 % of the estimated value of the common procurement contract per consortium of Member States and associated countries.
This amount should be capped at 20 % of the financial envelope and at 20 % of the estimated value of the common procurement contract where at least one of the following conditions is met: (i) Ukraine or Moldova are one of the recipients of additional quantities of defence products in the procurement action; (ii) at least 15 % of the estimated value of the common procurement contract is allocated to SMEs or midcaps as contractors or subcontractors.
Award criteria
The Commission should evaluate proposals on the basis of the following criteria for the awarding of the grants:
- the number of Member States or associated countries participating in each common procurement;
- the estimated value of the common procurement;
- a demonstration of the action's contribution to the strengthening of the competitiveness and to the adaptation, modernisation and development of the EDTIB;
- a demonstration of the action’s contribution to the replenishment of stockpiles, including those depleted as a result of the response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, to the replacement of obsolete equipment, and to the reinforcement of capabilities;
- the action’s contribution to overcoming obstacles to common procurement;
- the extent of the action’s contribution to the competitiveness and adaptation of the EDTIB to structural changes, including technological changes;
- the participation of SMEs and mid-caps;
- the creation of new cross-border cooperation between contractors and subcontractors in the supply chains throughout the Union.
Member States should determine among themselves the arrangements applicable to the protection of classified information for the purposes of the common procurements.
Evaluation report
The Commission should draw up an evaluation report on the instrument and submit it to the European Parliament and the Council by 31 December 2026 at the latest. This report should evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the actions undertaken under the Instrument, while also thinking critically ahead about ways to secure all the components needed in the Union defence supply chain.
Furthermore, the evaluation report should identify shortfalls and critical dependencies on non-associated third countries in respect of raw materials, components and production capacities, building on work undertaken in the context of the Observatory of Critical Technologies. The evaluation report should inform the Commission’s work on technology roadmaps, including mitigation measures to address those shortfalls and critical dependencies.
Documents
2023/09/11
EP - Debate in Parliament
Documents
2023/07/17
EP - Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations
Documents
2023/07/05
CSL - Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement
Documents
2023/07/05
EP - Text agreed during interinstitutional negotiations
Documents
2023/05/10
EP - Committee decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations confirmed by plenary (Rule 71)
2023/05/08
EP - Committee decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations announced in plenary (Rule 71)
2023/04/28
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading
Details
The Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted the joint report by Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE) and Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the European defence industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act.
The committee responsible recommended that the European Parliament's position adopted at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure should amend the proposal as follows:
Subject matter
The report clarified that the draft Regulation establishes a short-term instrument for European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act.
Objectives
The Instrument has the following objectives:
- to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the EDTIB , including SMEs and mid-capitalisation companies (mid-caps), for a more resilient and secure Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry, in a cost-efficient way, to structural and technological changes, including enhancing its manufacturing capacities through technological innovation and the opening of the supply chains with cross-border engagement throughout the Union, thereby enhancing the EDTIB’s capacity to provide the most critical and urgent defence products needed by Member States;
- to foster cooperation in defence procurement process between Member States in order to contribute to solidarity, interoperability, and the prevention of crowding-out effects, as well as the reduction of fragmentation and the increase of the effectiveness of public spending and to foster a closer convergence of national standards and requirements in the field of the procurement of defence products, whilst preserving the competitiveness and diversity of products available to Member States and in the supply chain.
The objectives should be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening, developing and expanding EDTIB throughout the Union in accordance with the legal basis of the Instrument to allow it to address in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs , especially those revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine. This can be achieved through the replenishment of stockpiles which are depleted as a result of defence products transfers to Ukraine, including with the equipment available on the market, as well as through the replacement of obsolete equipment , in particular military equipment solutions designed and/or produced in the Soviet Union or later military equipment solutions based on them, and the reinforcement of overall defence capabilities.
Budget
The financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument for the period from the entry into force of this Regulation to 31 December 2024 should be EUR 1 billion in current prices. The Union financial contribution to each action should not exceed 15 % of the overall amount and should be capped at 20 % of the estimated value of the common procurement contract per consortium of Member States and associated countries.
Participation of third countries
Apart from EU Member States, the instrument should be open to the participation of countries that are both Members of the European Free Trade Association and the European Economic Area - i.e. Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Members stated that Member States that engage in a joint defence product procurement may also agree to procure additional products with Ukraine and Moldova.
Monitoring and reporting
By 31 December 2024, the Commission, in cooperation with the European Defence Agency, should draw up an evaluation report for the Instrument. The report should evaluate the contribution of the Instrument to the:
- creation of new cross-border cooperation between Member States and associated countries;
- participation of SMEs and mid-caps in the action, as contractors or subcontractors in the supply chain;
- strengthening of the EDTIB throughout the Union and ensuring a level-playing field for suppliers from the Member States;
- replenishment of stockpiles that have been depleted due to transfers of defence products to Ukraine;
- replacement of obsolete military equipment solutions designed and/or produced in the Soviet Union or later military equipment solutions based on them with Union solutions.
The report should identify the involvement of each Member State and evaluate the potential bottlenecks in the functioning of the Instrument.
In addition, the report should identify areas of critical dependencies and shortfalls regarding raw materials, components and production capacities of third-country origin, including an assessment of the possibilities for the development of alternatives within the Union.
Documents
2023/04/25
EP - Vote in committee, 1st reading
2023/04/25
EP - Committee decision to open interinstitutional negotiations with report adopted in committee
2023/03/29
EP - Committee opinion
Documents
2023/03/28
EP - Committee opinion
Documents
2023/03/28
EP - Committee opinion
Documents
2023/02/13
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
Documents
2023/01/19
EP - Referral to joint committee announced in Parliament
2023/01/18
EP - Committee draft report
Documents
2022/12/20
PT_PARLIAMENT - Contribution
Documents
2022/12/15
EP - Referral to associated committees announced in Parliament
2022/12/08
EP - GAHLER Michael (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in ['AFET', 'ITRE']
2022/12/08
EP - KRASNODĘBSKI Zdzisław (ECR) appointed as rapporteur in ['AFET', 'ITRE']
2022/11/29
EP - IJABS Ivars (Renew) appointed as rapporteur in IMCO
2022/11/03
RO_SENATE - Contribution
Documents
2022/10/16
SE_PARLIAMENT - Contribution
Documents
2022/10/11
EP - HOHLMEIER Monika (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in CONT
2022/10/09
ES_PARLIAMENT - Contribution
Documents
2022/09/21
ESC - Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report
Documents
2022/09/13
EP - RESSLER Karlo (EPP) appointed as rapporteur in BUDG
2022/09/12
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading
2022/07/19
EC - Legislative proposal published
Details
PURPOSE: to establish the European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act.
PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council.
ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the European Parliament decides in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and on an equal footing with the Council.
BACKGROUND: the invasion of Ukraine by Russia on 24 February 2022 and the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine has led to the return of high-intensity warfare and territorial conflict in Europe , requiring a significant increase in the capacity of Member States to fill the most urgent and critical gaps, especially those exacerbated by the transfer of defence products to Ukraine.
The EU Heads of State or Government, meeting in Versailles on 11 March, committed to ‘bolster European defence capabilities’ in light of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. The Versailles declaration notably states that Member States should: (i) increase defence expenditures; (ii) step up cooperation through joint projects; (iii) close shortfalls and meet capability objectives; (iv) boost innovation including through civil/military synergies; (v) strengthen and develop the EU defence industry, including SMEs.
While cooperation presents several obvious advantages (increased interoperability, reduced unit and maintenance costs) EU Member States continue to procure defence systems in a mostly national manner . According to European Defence Agency Data for 2020, EU Member States invested only EUR 4.1 billion in collaborative defence equipment procurement (11% of their total spending), a 13% decrease compared to 2019. This is far below the 35% benchmark to which Member States committed. Fragmentation of the demand side of the defence market results into a series of problems and inefficiencies, including on the supply side, while increasing maintenance costs of a plethora of different systems.
Incentivising joint procurement is therefore a necessity . The current situation requires a policy intervention at EU level to improve the level of cooperation by incentivising financial cooperation between Member States in the defence procurement process.
CONTENT: the proposal aims at establishing a short-term instrument to enhance Member States' collaboration in the defence procurement phase . It will incentivise Member States to pursue collaborative actions and in particular, when they procure in order to fill these gaps, to do so jointly, increasing the level of interoperability and strengthening and reforming their defence industrial capabilities.
The Instrument will help to reinforce and develop the Union defence industrial base to allow it to address the industrial gaps relative to the most urgent and critical defence products needs especially those revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
The proposed Instrument will complement existing EU programmes such as the European Defence Industrial Development Programme and the European Defence Fund as well as EU defence initiatives such as the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). It will also generate synergies with the implementation of the Strategic Compass for Security and Defence and other EU programmes. In order to benefit from the instrument, common procurement contracts will need to be placed with legal entities which are established in the Union or in associated countries and are not subject to control by non-associated third countries or by non-associated third-country entities.
The Instrument also takes up the European Defence Fund’s approach when it comes to forbidding support for goods or services, which are prohibited by applicable international law, or lethal autonomous weapons without the possibility for meaningful human control over selection and engagement decisions when carrying out strikes against humans.
The financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument for the period from period from the entry into force to 31 December 2024 shall be EUR 500 million in current prices.
Documents
Documents
- Draft final act: 00040/2023/LEX
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading: T9-0301/2023
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations: PE751.750
- Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations: GEDA/A/(2023)004484
- Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement: GEDA/A/(2023)004484
- Text agreed during interinstitutional negotiations: PE751.750
- Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading: A9-0161/2023
- Committee opinion: PE739.842
- Committee opinion: PE740.810
- Committee opinion: PE742.403
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE742.484
- Committee draft report: PE740.720
- Contribution: COM(2022)0349
- Contribution: COM(2022)0349
- Contribution: COM(2022)0349
- Contribution: COM(2022)0349
- Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report: CES3971/2022
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2022)0349
- Legislative proposal published: EUR-Lex
- Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report: CES3971/2022
- Committee draft report: PE740.720
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE742.484
- Committee opinion: PE740.810
- Committee opinion: PE742.403
- Committee opinion: PE739.842
- Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement: GEDA/A/(2023)004484
- Text agreed during interinstitutional negotiations: PE751.750
- Draft final act: 00040/2023/LEX
- Contribution: COM(2022)0349
- Contribution: COM(2022)0349
- Contribution: COM(2022)0349
- Contribution: COM(2022)0349
Activities
- Michael GAHLER
- Evelyn REGNER
- Marc BOTENGA
- Fabio Massimo CASTALDO
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Jakop G. DALUNDE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- David McALLISTER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Kostas PAPADAKIS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Pirkko RUOHONEN-LERNER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Tom VANDENKENDELAERE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Carlos ZORRINHO
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Clare DALY
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Hannah NEUMANN
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Tomas TOBÉ
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Dragoş TUDORACHE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Mick WALLACE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Roman HAIDER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Karlo RESSLER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Bogdan RZOŃCA
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Eugen TOMAC
- Elena YONCHEVA
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Jean-Lin LACAPELLE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Ladislav ILČIĆ
Plenary Speeches (1)
Votes
Mise en place de l’instrument visant à renforcer l’industrie européenne de la défense au moyen d’acquisitions conjointes - A9-0161/2023 - Michael Gahler, Zdzisław Krasnodębski - Accord provisoire - Am 2 #
2023/09/12 Outcome: +: 530, -: 66, 0: 32
NI
The Left| Amendments | Dossier |
| 497 |
2022/0219(COD)
2023/02/01
IMCO
129 amendments...
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 a (new) 9 a. In regard of the urgency of the situation, a defence product subject to a restriction to transfer by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity may be declared eligible by the Commission where the Member States or associated countries participating in the common procurement have demonstrated that this derogation only concerns defence products being in use prior to 24 February 2022 within the Armed Forces of all Member States or associated countries participating in the common procurement.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – introductory part 10. For the purposes of this Article, ‘subcontractors involved in the common procurement’ means a
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point a Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point a Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point b Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point b (b)
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point b (b) other subcontractors to which at
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point c Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point c a (new) (c a) The content of the defence products originating from the EU, for all its components, shall represent at least 80% of the value of the defence products commonly procured. No components shall be sourced from non-associated third countries that contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, including respect for the principle of good neighbourly relations.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. The cost of components originating in non-associated third countries shall not exceed 30 per cent of the value of the procured end product.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. The proportion of the equipment originating from non-associated third countries shall not exceed 25% of the value of the end product. No components shall be sourced from non-associated third countries that contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, including respect for the principle of good neighbourly relations.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. The cost of components originating in non-associated third countries shall not exceed 20 percent of the value of the end product. No components shall be sourced from non- associated third countries that contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, in particular Russia.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. No components shall be sourced from non-associated third countries that contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, including respect for the principle of good neighbourly relations.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 b (new) Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) public
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) public
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) public authorities of associated
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) procurement agents referred to in Article 2(5)
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1 1.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1 Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1 1. The
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1 1. The contribution of the action to strengthening and developing the
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) 1 a. the demonstration of the action’s contribution to the replenishment of stockpiles, including those that have been depleted as a result of the response to the military aggression against Ukraine, as well as the replacement and reinforcement of capabilities as referred to in Article 3;
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 2 Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 2 2. the contribution of the action to competitiveness and adaptation of the EDTIB, including through the envisaged ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities, reservation of manufacturing capacities, its reskilling and upskilling, security of supply and overall modernization;
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3 Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3 3. the contribution of the action to strengthening coo
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4 Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4 4. the number of Member States or associated countries participating in the common procurement, the value of defence product transfers to Ukraine, proportional to population and GDP and decrease in defence product stockpiles since 24 February 2022;
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4 4. the number of Member States or associated countries or third countries that are candidates for accession to the European Union participating in the common procurement;
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new) 4 a. the estimated value of the common procurement;
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 5 Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 5 5. the estimated
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 6 Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 6 6.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new) 7 a. the extent of the action's contribution to diversify supply chains through the involvement of SMEs and mid-caps;
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new) 7 a. The interplay of the action within the framework of the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new) 7 a. the participation of SMEs as contractors or subcontractors;
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new) 7 a. the participation of SMEs and Mid-caps.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) A dedicated short-term instrument, designed in a spirit of solidarity, was indicated as a tool to incentivise Member States, on a voluntary basis, to pursue common procurement to fill the most urgent and critical gaps, especially those created by the response to the current Russia’s aggression, in a collaborative way, and allow and incentivise further military assistance to Ukraine.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new) 7 b. The contribution of the action to diversifying the supply chain by involving SMEs and mid-capitalisation companies in the manufacturing process in the manufacturing process.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new) the participation of SMEs, start-ups and mid-caps;
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new) the impact on the defence sector R&D and the innovation capability.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Such a new instrument will contribute to reinforce common defence procurement, in particular, achieving the 35% aim of total defence equipment spending for procurement in cooperation with other Member States and, through the associated Union financing, to strengthen EU defence industrial capabilities in a cost-efficient manner that utilises economies of scale.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Such a new instrument will contribute to reinforce common defence procurement and, through the associated Union financing, to strengthen EU Member States' defence industrial capabilities.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 a (new) (12 a) The Instrument has to serve as a precursor for the European Defence Investment Plan (EDIP), a long-term procurement instrument that should enhance the competitiveness, the efficiency, the industrial capacity, the interoperability and the consolidation of the European Defence Industrial Base.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 b (new) Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) This Instrument will build on and take into account the work of the Member States and the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force established by the Commission and the High Representative/Head of Agency, in line with the Joint Communication ‘Defence Investment Gaps Analysis and Way Forward”, to coordinate very short-term defence procurement needs and engage with Member States and EU defence manufacturers to support joint procurement to replenish stocks, notably in light of the support provided to Ukraine.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) As the instrument aims to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of the Union’s defence industry, to benefit from the instrument, common procurement contracts will need to be placed with legal entities which are established in the Union or in associated countries and are not subject to control by non-associated third countries or by non-associated third-
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) As the instrument aims to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of the
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) As the instrument aims to enhance the competitiveness
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) As the
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) As the instrument aims to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of the Union’s defence industry, to benefit from the instrument, common procurement contracts will need to be placed with
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) Following the recent military and diplomatic posturing of Turkish President Erdogan in his dealings with European countries, Turkey, unlike other NATO member countries, can no longer be considered a reliable ally when it comes to defence and security. It can therefore not be allowed to participate in the European defence programme.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) It is considered that too many Member States are reliant mainly on third countries to meet their defence needs;
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 b (new) (16b) Calls for tenders financed by ‘European’ funds should be reserved for European bidders.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 c (new) 16c. European internal market preference for local or European defence industries is necessary for their revival in Europe.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 d (new) 16d. It is necessary to bolster the strategic autonomy and technological sovereignty of the Member States by reducing technological and industrial dependency and ensuring better supervision of foreign subsidies and foreign direct investment in Europe, in order to fend off attempts by third countries to gain control of critical European companies;
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 d (new) Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17)
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In certain circumstances, it should be possible to derogate from the principle that contractors and subcontractors involved in a common procurement supported by the Instrument are not subject to control by non-associated third countries or non associated third-country entities. In that context, a
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In certain exceptional circumstances, it should be possible to derogate from the principle that contractors and subcontractors involved in a common procurement supported by the Instrument are not subject to control by non-associated third countries or non associated third- country entities. In that context, a legal entity established in the Union or in an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non- associated third country entity may participate as contractor and subcontractor involved in the common
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to controls or restrictions by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity, in particular those that contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States and limit Member States’ ability to use it.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to any form of control or restriction by a non-associated
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 a (new) Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 a (new) (18a) The purpose of the emergency instrument is to strengthen existing industries in Europe and not to disrupt the internal market by creating competitors through public subsidies.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 b (new) (18b) European subcontractors and manufacturers of critical components or systems must be strengthened and protected from predatory tactics adopted by third country undertakings;
Amendment 43 #
(21) To generate the incentive effect, the level of Union contribution may be differentiated based on factors such as (a) the complexity of the common procurement, for which a proportion of the anticipated size of the procurement contract, based on experience gained in similar actions, may serve as an initial proxy, (b)
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) To generate the incentive effect, the level of Union contribution may be differentiated based on factors such as (a) the complexity of the common procurement, for which a proportion of the anticipated size of the procurement contract, based on experience gained in similar actions, may serve as an initial proxy, (b) the characteristics of the cooperation, such as joint usage, stockpiling, ownership or maintenance, which are likely to induce stronger interoperability outcomes and long-term investment signals to industry,
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) Member States should appoint a procurement agent to conduct a common procurement on their behalf. The procurement agent should be a contracting authority established in a Member State or an associated third country, including Union
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) Member States should appoint a procurement agent to conduct a common procurement on their behalf. The procurement agent should be a contracting authority established in a Member State or an associated third country, including Union bodies or international organisations, such as the Organisation
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) Member States should appoint a procurement agent to conduct a common procurement on their behalf. The procurement agent should be a contracting authority established in a Member State or an associated third country, including Union bodies or international organisations, such as the Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'ARmement (OCCAR) or the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
Amendment 48 #
(22) Member States should appoint a procurement agent to conduct a common procurement on their behalf. The procurement agent should be a contracting authority established in a Member State
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 a (new) (22a) According to a report by the European Parliament Research Service - EPRS (p.111), US foreign military sales for 2016-2018 amounted to USD 55 billion or 32% of the total defence expenditure of all the EU Member States. The latter are required to set a minimum annual quota for the production in Europe of acquisitions through this instrument. That quota may not be less than 50%, to be reassessed annually with a view to increasing the European share of procurement and strengthening the European defence industry.
Amendment 50 #
1. Only actions fulfilling all of the following criteria shall be eligible for funding under the Instrument:
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the actions shall involve cooperation among public authorities of Member States and of associated countries for common procurement
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the actions shall involve cooperation between eligible entities as referred to in Article 9 for common procurement of the most urgent and critical defence products between eligible entities implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3;
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the actions shall involve cooperation for common procurement of the most urgent and critical defence products between eligible entities, as referred to in Article 9, implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3 paragraph 2;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the actions shall involve cooperation for common procurement of the most urgent and critical defence products between eligible entities, as referred to in Article 9, implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3;
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the actions shall involve new cooperation or an extension of existing cooperation to at least one new Member States or associated countries;
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the actions involving new cooperation, including within an existing framework, or an extension of existing cooperation shall be carried out by a consortium of at least
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the actions shall be carried out by a consortium of at least
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the actions shall be carried out by a consortium of at least
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the actions shall be carried out by a consortium of at least
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) the actions shall comply with the annual minimum production quota in Europe and fulfil the additional conditions as set out in Article 8.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Third countries that are candidates for accession to the European Union may also be associated to the eligible actions under paragraph 1 of this article, provided that the Member States participating in the common procurement unanimously agree to it.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. Member States or associated third countries shall appoint a procurement agent to act on their behalf for the purpose of the common procurement. The procurement agent shall carry out the procurement procedures and conclude the resulting agreements with contractors on behalf of the participating Member States and associated third countries participating in the common procurement.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. Member States or associated third countries shall appoint a procurement agent to act on their behalf for the purpose of the common procurement. The procurement agent shall carry out the procurement procedures and conclude the resulting agreements with contractors on behalf of the
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. Member States or associated third
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. Member States or associated third countries shall appoint a procurement agent to act on their behalf for the purpose of the common procurement. The procurement agent shall carry out the procurement procedures and conclude the resulting agreements with contractors on behalf of the countries participating
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. Member States or associated third countries shall together appoint a procurement agent to act on their behalf for the purpose of the common procurement. The procurement agent shall carry out the procurement procedures and conclude the resulting
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. Member States or associated third countries shall appoint a procurement agent to act on their behalf for the purpose of the common procurement. The procurement agent shall carry out the procurement procedures and conclude the resulting
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The procurement procedures referred to in paragraph 1 shall be based on an agreement to be signed by the participating Member States with the procurement agent under the conditions set out in the work programme referred to in Article 11. The member states participating in the agreement may unanimously authorise the procurement agent to invite and enter into an agreement with third countries that are candidates for accession to the European Union to procure additional quantities of the procured product.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The procurement procedures referred to in paragraph 1 shall be based on an agreement to be signed by the participating Member States with the procurement agent under the conditions set out in the work programme referred to in Article 11. The agreement shall specify, inter alia, the details of the procedure and the reason of its choice, the assessment of the tenders and the award of the contract.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 4 4. Contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the Union, in an associated third country or transatlantic partnership countries. They shall not be subject to control by a non-
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 4 4. Contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the Union or in an associated country. They shall not be subject to control by a non-
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 4 4. Contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the Union or in an associated third country. They shall not be subject to control by a non-
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 4 4. Contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the Union. They shall not be subject to control by a non- associated third country or by a non- associated third country entity or have undergone a screening within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2019/452 and where necessary, have taken mitigation measures.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 4 4. Contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the Union or in associated countries. They shall not be subject to any form of control by a non- associated
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 4 4. Contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the Union or in an associated third country. They shall not be subject to control by a non-
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 5 5. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, a legal entity established in the Union or in an associated
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 5 5. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, a legal entity established in the Union or in an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity may participate as contractor and subcontractor involved in the common procurement only if it provides guarantees approved by the Member State or associated third country in which the contractor involved in the procurement process is established.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 5 5. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, a legal entity established in the Union or in an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity may participate as contractor and subcontractor involved in the common
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 5 5. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, a legal entity established in the Union or in an associated
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 5 5. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, a legal entity established in the Union or in an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity may participate
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. The guarantees shall be based on a standardised template adopted by the Commission by means of an implementing act in accordance with Article 14 by [1 month after entry into force of this regulation]. The guarantees and the template shall be part of the tender specification. The guarantees shall in particular substantiate that, for the purposes of the common procurement, measures are in place to ensure that:
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. The guarantees shall be based on a standardised template provided by the Commission and shall be part of the tender specifications to ensure a harmonised use throughout the European Union, reduce the bureaucratic load, specially for SMEs and Mid-caps, and promote a level playing-field.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 8 8. The infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources of the contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement which are used for the purposes of the common procurement shall be located on the territory of a Member State or of an associated third country. Where no
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 8 8. The infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources of the contractors
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 8 8. The infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources of the contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement which are used for the purposes of the common procurement shall be located on the territory of a Member State or of an associated third country. Where
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 8 8. The infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources of the contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement which are used for the purposes of the common procurement shall be located on the territory of a Member State or of an associated
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 8 a (new) 8 a. By the way of derogation from paragraph 8, taking into account the short-term need to replenish and expand defence stocks, including to compensate for the military assistance to Ukraine, the restriction as referred to in paragraph 8 of this Article shall not apply to subcontractors involved in the common procurement, provided that this does not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States and is consistent with the objectives set out in Article 3.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a restriction by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a restriction by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity directly, or indirectly through one or ore intermediary legal entities, that limits Member States´ ability to use it.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a restriction by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity directly or indirectly through one or more intermediary legal entities, that limits Member States’ ability to use it.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a restriction by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediary legal entities, that limits Member States’ ability to use it.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a restriction to use, maintain, modify or transfer it by a non-
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a restriction by a non- associated
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 a (new) 9 a. The requirement for the defence product referred to in paragraph 9 does not apply when all the following conditions are met: (a) Common procurement procedures and contracts refer to urgent and critical defence products that are needed to replenish stocks that has been reduced as a result of the response to the Russian military aggression against Ukraine;and (b) the capacity of the EDTIB to fill the most urgent and critical gaps in the stocks of the Member States is not sufficient or is not able to provide the defence products in an adequate timeframe;and (c) Member States or associated countries participating in the common procurement have carefully assessed the feasibility of replacing the components that cause the restriction by an alternative restriction- free component of EU origin;and (d) the procured products were in use prior to 24 February 2022 within the armed forces of all the Member States participating in the common procurement.
Amendment 99 #
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Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) The instrument should be accompanied by measures aimed strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base European defence industry ensuring a level playing field for suppliers of all Member States and with particular attention to the involvement of SMEs, start-ups and mid-caps in the value chain.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) This instrument should be used as a jumpstart to replace old soviet-era military equipment and to stimulate investment in cutting edge technology in defence through support for joint R&D.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 b (new) (13b) This instrument should be effective, seamless, and de- bureaucratised, in order to encourage SME participation, to stimulate innovation in defence products, and to open up the defence market to new European companies from across the EU.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) This Instrument will build on and take into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force established by the Commission and the High Representative/Head of Agency, in line with the Joint Communication ‘Defence Investment Gaps Analysis and Way Forward
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) This Instrument will build on and take into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force established by the Commission and the High Representative/Head of Agency, in line with the Joint Communication ‘Defence Investment Gaps Analysis and Way Forward”, to coordinate very short-term defence procurement needs and engage with Member States and EU defence
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) This Instrument will build on and take into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force established by the Commission and the High Representative/Head of Agency, in line with the Joint Communication ‘Defence Investment Gaps Analysis and Way Forward”, to coordinate very short-term defence procurement needs and engage with Member States and EU defence manufacturers to support joint procurement to replenish, strengthen and increase stocks, notably in light of the support provided to Ukraine and in view to perpetuate it.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) This Instrument will build on and take into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force established by the Commission and the High Representative/Head of the European Defence Agency, in line with the Joint Communication ‘Defence Investment Gaps Analysis and Way Forward”, to coordinate very short-term defence procurement needs and engage with Member States and EU defence manufacturers to support joint procurement to replenish stocks, notably in light of the support provided to Ukraine.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 a (new) (14a) The Union has a specific instrument for providing defence equipment to Third Countries, namely the European Peace Facility (EPF). The Union has already provided defence equipment worth 3 billion euro to Ukraine through the EPF, and should continue to channel its support through this specific instrument.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 a (new) (14a) The ‘Defence Investment Gaps Analysis and Way Forward’, should become an annual report to ensure that EU military landscape is monitored and stocks are prepared, interoperable, and ready for deployment.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The Instrument
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The Instrument
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The Instrument is coherent with existing collaborative EU defence-related initiatives such as in the European Defence Fund as well as the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), and generates synergies with other EU programmes. The Instrument is fully coherent with the ambition of the Strategic Compass
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The Instrument is coherent with existing collaborative EU defence-related initiatives such as in the European Defence Fund as well as the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), and generates synergies with other EU programmes. The instrument shall complement the existing Defence and Security Procurement Directive (2009/81/EC). The Instrument is fully coherent with the ambition of the Strategic Compass.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The Instrument
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15a) Member States that participate in the common procurement of defence products under the Instrument should have a right to invite Ukraine and Moldova to participate in the action. To this end, the Member States should authorise a procurement agent to enter into an agreement for procuring additional quantities of the defence product. Such an agreement would benefit the EDTIB as those countries’ participation would provide better economies of scale and scope, higher demand and interoperability at the technical level, common training, cross-servicing and maintenance, which would provide a foundation for the later inclusion of their defence industries in the EDTIB. It would also strengthen the two countries’ defence capabilities in light of Russia’s aggression and threats. The possibility to participate on the invitation of the Member States in the procurement agreement should be open only to countries that do not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, including respect for the principle of good neighbourly relations. It should also be open to Georgia.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15a) Member States participating in the common procurement of defence products under this Instrument should have a right to invite Ukraine and Moldova to participate in the action. To do this they should authorise a procurement agent to enter into an agreement for procuring additional quantities of the defence product with these countries. Such an agreement would benefit the EDTIB as these countries' participation would provide for a better economy of scale and scope, higher demand and interoperability at the technical level, common training, cross-servicing and maintenance which would provide a foundation for the later inclusion of their defence industries in the EDTIB. It would also strengthen the two countries' defence capabilities in light of Russia's aggression and threat. The possibility to participate on the invitation of the Member States in the procurement agreement should be open to Georgia as soon as the European Council grants it the status of candidate country once the priorities specified in the Commission’s opinion on Georgia’s membership application have been addressed.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15a) Member States that participate in the common procurement of defence products under the Instrument should have a right to invite candidate countries, notably Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkan countries, as well as associated countries to participate in the action. To this end, the Member States should authorise a procurement agent to enter into an agreement for procuring additional quantities of the defence product with those third countries. Such an agreement would benefit the EDTIB as those countries’ participation would provide better economies of scale and scope, higher demand and interoperability at the technical level, common training, cross-servicing and maintenance, which would provide a foundation for the later inclusion of their defence industries in the EDTIB. It would also strengthen the candidate countries’ defence capabilities for facing the multifaceted threats emanating from all strategic direction.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15a) Cooperation with the United States of America and the United Kingdom is vital for European defence and security. In light of surging protectionist tendencies in the United States, epitomised by the Inflation Reduction Act, it is important to pursue an amicable transatlantic relationship and strengthen its ties, while striving for a level playing field.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15a) As 21 EU Member States are also members of NATO, it is vital that both organizations significantly increase their efforts to harmonize their planning process as well as their standards in order to ensure compatibility, interoperability and interchangeability between the armed forces and their equipment.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 b (new) Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 b (new) (15b) To make sure that all these initiatives are coherent, the Commission should prepare an overview of all instruments that can facilitate the joint procurement process and facilitate dialogue with Member States and their governments.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 c (new) (15c) The Commission together with the EEAS should hold regular briefings and training programs with Member States to ensure they are ready to absorb funds and can make full use of this instrument. Regular info sessions should also be made available for the defence industry, including for SMEs.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) As the instrument aims to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of the Union’s defence industry, to benefit from the instrument, common procurement contracts will need to be placed with legal entities which are established in the Union
Amendment 123 #
(16) As the instrument aims to enhance the competitiveness
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) As the instrument aims to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of the Union’s defence industry, to benefit from the instrument, common procurement contracts will need to be placed with legal entities which are established in the Union or in countries associated
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) Considering the very nature of this instrument, based on its legal basis, which aims at strengthening the European defence industry, any possible derogation shall be kept to a strict minimum.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In certain circumstances, it should be possible to derogate from the principle that contractors and subcontractors involved in a common procurement supported by the Instrument are not subject to control by non-associated third countries or non
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In certain circumstances, it should be possible to derogate from the principle
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to control or restriction by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity with unrestricted ability for Member States to use, maintain, modernize and transfer it.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to control or restriction by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity that limits Member States’ ability to use, maintain, modify or transfer it.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 a (new) (18a) As the instruments intends to strengthen the EDTIB and defence capabilities within the Union, it is vital to enhance the EDTIB’s capacity to provide all necessary components of defence products in order to avoid restrictions by third countries due to the absence of components of EU origin. To that end the Commission, together with the European Defence Agency, should identify those components and assess possibilities for their development within the Union making use of EU instruments such as the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 a (new) (18a) As specific safeguards are provided for the purpose of the appreciation of the control or the restriction of a product by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity, compliance with the foreign direct investments screening mechanism established by Regulation (EU) 2019/452 is insufficient to derogate from the principle of non-control of use.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19)
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19)
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) Grants under the Instrument may take the form of financing not linked to cost based on the achievement of results by reference to work packages, milestones or targets of the common procurement process, in order to create the necessary incentive effect provided that the Union does not co-finance the defence product itself which would be non-compliant with the Instrument’s legal base and primary law.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) Grants under the Instrument
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) Where the Union grant takes the form of financing not linked to costs, the Commission should determine in the work programme the funding conditions for each action, in particular (a) a description of action involving cooperation for common procurement with a view to addressing the most urgent and critical capacity needs, (b) the milestones for the implementation of the action, (c) the rough order of magnitude expected from the common procurement and (d) the maximum Union contribution available; in this regard, In order to boost interoperability among the Armed Forces of EU Member States, financing for common procurement through EDIRPA should be given primarily to those consortia that see the participation of a higher Number of Member States.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) Where the Union grant takes the form of financing not linked to costs, the Commission should determine in the multiannual work programme the funding conditions for each action, in particular (a) a description of action involving cooperation for common procurement with a view to addressing the most urgent and critical capacity needs, (b) the milestones for the implementation of the action, (c) the rough order of magnitude expected from the common procurement and (d) the maximum Union contribution available. Additionally, it must determine the evaluation and selection procedure concerning the proposals, including the monitoring and disbursement process for the actions following their selection.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) Where the Union grant takes the form of financing not linked to costs, the Commission should determine in the work programme the funding conditions for each action, in particular (a) a description of action involving cooperation for common procurement with a view to addressing the
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) Where the Union grant takes the form of financing not linked to costs, the Commission should determine in the work programme the funding conditions for each action, in particular (a) a description of action involving cooperation for common procurement with a view to addressing
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) To generate the incentive effect, the level of Union contribution may be
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) To generate the incentive effect, the level of Union contribution may be differentiated based on factors such as (a) the complexity of the common procurement, for which a proportion of the anticipated size of the procurement contract, based on experience gained in similar actions, may serve as an initial proxy, (b) the characteristics of the cooperation, such as joint usage, stockpiling, ownership or maintenance, which are likely to induce stronger interoperability outcomes and long-term investment signals to industry,
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) To generate the incentive effect, the level of Union contribution may be differentiated based on factors such as (a) the complexity of the common procurement, for which a proportion of the anticipated size of the procurement contract, based on experience gained in similar actions, may serve as an initial proxy, (b) the characteristics of the cooperation, such as joint usage, stockpiling, ownership or maintenance, which are likely to induce stronger interoperability outcomes and long-term investment signals to industry,
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) Russia’s brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine became a turning point for European security, and in particular for Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden and Finland that are bordering Russia and Ukraine or have their territorial waters or Exclusive Economic Zones adjacent to those of Ukraine or Russia. Those Member States have become the target of threatening rhetoric and hostile actions by Russia, supported by Belarus. Despite facing fundamental threats to their own security, they continue to support Ukraine in providing assistance, including military assistance, thus significantly depleting their own stockpiles. The Instrument should therefore provide incentives for the participation of those Member States by granting higher Union contribution to actions where at least two such Member States participate. In addition, such a higher Union contribution should also apply for actions in which Member States decide to authorise the procurement agent to procure additional quantities of the respective defence product for Ukraine and Moldova. Given that those countries are partially occupied by Russia or its proxies, and are the targets of Russia’s military aggression or are under threat of a direct Russian military intervention, further support for Ukraine and Moldova, which are Union candidate countries, would substantially contribute to European security, while strengthening the EDTIB and fostering cooperation in defence procurement.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) Russia’s brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine became a turning point for European security, and in particular for Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Finland that are bordering Russia and Ukraine or have their territorial waters or Exclusive Economic Zones adjacent to those of Ukraine. Those Member States have become the target of threatening rhetoric and hostile actions by Russia, supported by Belarus. Despite facing fundamental threats to their own security, they continue to support Ukraine in providing assistance, including military assistance, thus significantly depleting their own stockpiles. The Instrument should therefore provide incentives for the participation of those Member States by granting higher Union contribution to actions where at least two such Member States participate. In addition, such a higher Union contribution should also apply for actions in which Member States decide to authorise the procurement agent to procure additional quantities of the respective defence product for Ukraine and Moldova. Given that those countries are partially occupied by Russia or its proxies, and are the targets of Russia’s military intervention, further support for Ukraine and Moldova would substantially contribute to European security, while strengthening the EDTIB and fostering cooperation in defence procurement.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21 a) The war of aggression started by Russia against Ukraine has highlighted the need to strengthen and increase the effectiveness of the stance of deterrence and defence of the EU’s and NATO’s eastern frontier and the strategic importance of the Black Sea region for Euro-Atlantic security. The tool should strengthen the deterrence capacity of states on the EU’s and NATO’s eastern frontier by creating procurement programmes that fulfil the aims of this Regulation.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) Member States should appoint a procurement agent to conduct a common procurement on their behalf. The procurement agent should be a contracting authority established in a Member State or an associated third country, including Union bodies or international organisations, such as the Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'ARmement (OCCAR) or the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) In accordance with Article 193(2) of the Financial Regulation, a grant may be awarded for an action which has already begun, provided that the applicant can demonstrate the need for starting the action prior to signature of the grant agreement. However, financial contribution should not cover a period prior to the date of submission of the grant application, except in duly justified exceptional cases, like supplementing strategic stocks of ammunition and other relevant military equipment. In order
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) In accordance with Article 193(2) of the Financial Regulation, a grant may be awarded for an action which has already begun, provided that the applicant can demonstrate the need for starting the action prior to signature of the grant agreement. However, financial contribution should not cover a period prior to the date of submission of the grant application, except in duly justified exceptional cases, such as equipment replacement sent to Ukraine. In order to avoid any disruption in Union support which could be prejudicial to the interests of the Union, it should be possible to provide in the financing decision for financial contributions to actions that cover a period from the 24 February 2022, even if they have started before the grant application was submitted.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/954 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/965 and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/19396 , 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 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 Office (OLAF) may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. It is of the essence to counteract corruption and uphold the rule of law. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . In accordance with the Financial Regulation, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 a (new) (26a) The EPPO and OLAF should closely monitor this instrument and its implementation in order to proactively prevent any risk of corruption.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 a (new) (27a) Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment sets eight criteria to govern Member State’s arms export decisions.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 b (new) Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 This Regulation establishes
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 This Regulation establishes the short-term instrument for the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (the ‘Instrument’).
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) ‘common procurement’ means a cooperative procurement jointly conducted by at least
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) ‘common procurement’ means a cooperative procurement jointly conducted by at least t
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) ‘common procurement’ means a cooperative procurement jointly conducted by at least
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (2) ‘control by a
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) ‘
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 (5) ‘procurement agent’ means a contracting authority as defined in Directive 2009/81/EC, established in a Member State or an associated country, or the European Defence Agency or an international organisation such as OCCAR, designated by at least three Member States to conduct a common procurement on their behalf
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 (5) ‘procurement agent’ means a contracting authority established in a Member State or an associated country designated by at least
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) (5a) ‘defence products’ mean products awarded in the fields of defence and security, within the meaning of Article 2 of Directive 2009/81/EC, as well as medical supplies and medical support equipment in order to replenish, and, if considered to be necessary in light of the changed security situation, to expand stockpiles depleted as a result of the response to the Russian military aggression against Ukraine; the list set out in the aforementioned Directive has to be interpreted in a broad way in the light of the evolving character of technology, procurement policies and military requirements. For the purpose of this regulation, defence products should also cover products which, although initially designed for civilian use, are later adapted to military purposes;
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) (5a) ‘defence products’ mean products awarded in the fields of defence and security, within the meaning of Article 2 of Directive 2009/81/EC, as well as medical supplies and medical support equipment in order to replenish, and, if considered to be necessary in light of the changed security situation, to expand stockpiles depleted as a result of the response to the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. ‘Defence products’ include equipment, services, works and supplies;
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 (6) ‘third country’ means a country that is not a member of the Union or associated with it or that is not a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new) (6a) ‘classified information’ means information or material, in any form, the unauthorised disclosure of which could cause varying degrees of prejudice to the interests of the Union, or of one or more of the Member States, and which bears an EU classification marking or a corresponding classification marking, as established in the Agreement between the Member States of the European Union, meeting within the Council, regarding the protection of classified information exchanged in the interests of the European Union;
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new) (6a) ‘defence products’ means products and services within the scope of Article 2 of Directive 2009/81/EC.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 b (new) (6b) ‘classified information’ means information or material, in any form, the unauthorised disclosure of which could cause varying degrees of prejudice to the interests of the Union, or of one or more of the Member States, and which bears an EU classification marking or a corresponding classification marking, as established in the Agreement between the Member States of the European Union, meeting within the Council, regarding the protection of classified information exchanged in the interests of the European Union;
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 b (new) (6b) ‘sensitive information’ means information and data, including classified information, that is to be protected from unauthorised access or disclosure because of obligations laid down in Union or national law or in order to safeguard the privacy or security of a natural or legal person;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 c (new) (6c) ‘sensitive information’ means information and data, including classified information, that is to be protected from unauthorised access or disclosure because of obligations laid down in Union or national law or in order to safeguard the privacy or security of a natural or legal person;
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), including SMEs and mid- capitalisation companies (mid-caps), for a more resilient Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including the creation and ramp- up of its manufacturing capacities, in accordance with the legal basis of the instrument, in order to provide the most critical and urgent defence products needed by Member States;
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) for a more resilient Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities; accordingly, 100% of the orders to be financed by EDIRPA must be placed with EU undertakings;
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) for a more resilient Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities and alternative solutions provided by the European defence industry for the safe operation until replacement of the systems left from the Soviet era;
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), including SMEs and mid- capitalisation companies (mid-caps) for a more resilient Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural and technological changes, including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities and increase in the resilience of its supply chains;
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), and opening the supply chains throughout the Union, including SMEs and mid-caps, for a more resilient Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), including SMEs and mid- capitalisation companies (mid-caps), for a more resilient Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities, while safeguarding cost efficiency;
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) for a more resilient Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) for a more resilient Union without distorting the functioning of the European Single Market, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities;
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), including SMEs, start-ups and mid-caps, for a more resilient and secure Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities;
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to foster cooperation in defence procurement process between
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to foster cooperation in defence procurement process between participating Member States contributing to solidarity, interoperability, prevention of crowding- out effects, avoiding fragmentation
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to foster cooperation in defence procurement process between participating Member States contributing to solidarity, interoperability, including with NATO, prevention of crowding-
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to foster cooperation in defence procurement process between participating Member States contributing to solidarity, closer collaboration, interoperability, prevention of crowding-
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to foster cooperation in defence procurement process between participating Member States contributing to solidarity, interoperability, prevention of crowding- out effects, avoiding fragmentation
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to foster cooperation in defence procurement process between participating Member States contributing to solidarity, interoperability, prevention of crowding- out effects, avoiding fragmentation, meet the increased demand and increasing the effectiveness of public spending.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i (new) i) to stimulate the uptake of new technologies in the EDTIB and to support the development of a defence technological and industrial base in more Union Member States.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (new) ii) to reduce dependencies on non- democratic countries for critical defence technologies and components.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) to replenish stocks, in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs by the Union, mainly those created by the disruption caused by the urgent transfer of defence products to Ukraine, taking into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) incentivise a decrease in disparate national standards and requirements in the context of procurement of defence products.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base to allow it to address in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs, especially those revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, taking into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force. This can be achieved with unrestricted ability for Member States to use, maintain, modernise and transfer the defence products. The content of the defence products originating from the European Union, for all its components, shall represent at least 80% of the value of the defence products commonly procured. No components shall be sourced from non- associated third countries that contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, including respect for the principle of good neighbourly relations.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base to allow it to address in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs, especially those revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, taking into
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base to allow it to address in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs,
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 (2) The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base to reinforce its readiness against external factors while ensuring long-term peaceful cooperation among Member States, to allow it to address in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs, especially those revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, taking into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base to allow it to address in particular the most urgent and critical defence products and combat medical equipment needs, especially those revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, taking into
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base to allow it to address in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs, especially those revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, taking into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force and the strategic needs of European defence industry ahead.
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base in accordance with the legal basis of the instrument to allow it to address in particular the
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new) (1) While fragmentation of the EDTIB is to be counteracted, there also exists necessary and valuable diversification with positive ramifications, not least from a security perspective.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Nothing in this Instrument shall be interpreted as constraining the Member States arms export policies, in particular shipments to Ukraine.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument for the period from the entry into force of this Regulation to 31 December 2024 shall be EUR
Amendment 209 #
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument for the period from the entry into force of this Regulation to 31 December 2024 shall be EUR
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument for the period from the entry into force of this Regulation to 31 December 2024 shall be EUR
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 (new) Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The maximum amount that can be allocated to a joint public procurement project is 10% of the amount mentioned in paragraph (1).
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be used to co- finance defence products.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Any funding for joint procurement shall, prior its approval, demonstrate that it does not fuel the global arms race and does not risk contributing to the violation of, nor otherwise undermining, international and international humanitarian law, as well as human rights; the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP on arms exports shall be strictly applied.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Any funding for the joint procurement of weaponry shall be linked to a strict and non-negotiable ban on member States re-exporting jointly procured components, military equipment or armaments.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 c (new) 4c. Any joint procurement should serve to rationalise, not to increase Member States’ military budgets and serve for territorial self-defence only.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 d (new) 4d. The European Parliament will be involved at every step of the procedure and guarantee full transparency, strict control and scrutiny rights in the application of these criteria and safeguards.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – title Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 The Instrument shall be open to the participation of the Member States
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new) The agreement between the participating Member States and the procurement agent referred to in Article 8(2) of this Regulation may authorise the procurement agent to invite and enter into an agreement for procuring additional quantities of the defence product subject to the common procurement with those third countries such as Ukraine and Moldova, which are candidates for accession to the European Union and whose territory is in immediate proximity or affected by the war on Ukrainian territory and whose territory is occupied by forces supported by the Russian Federation. Such additional procurement arrangements shall be without prejudice to the applicable provisions of Union law and any relevant international obligations of the participating Member States.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new) The agreement between the participating Member States and the procurement agent referred to in Article 8(2) of this Regulation may authorise the procurement agent to invite and enter into an agreement for procuring additional quantities of the defence product subject to the common procurement with candidate countries. Such additional procurement arrangements shall be without prejudice to the applicable provisions of Union law and any relevant international obligations of the participating Member States. Whenever appropriate, participation to the instrument should also be opened to other third countriues in accordance with the rules and conditions already set out for the participation in PESCO projects.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The EU funding shall incentivize the cooperation between Member States and participating parties referred to in Article 5, to fulfil the objectives referred to in Article 3. The financial contribution shall be set up taking into consideration the collaborative nature of the common procurement plus an appropriate amount to create the incentive effect necessary to induce cooperation.
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The EU funding shall incentivize the cooperation between Member States to fulfil the objectives referred to in Article 3. The financial contribution shall be set up taking into consideration the collaborative nature of the common procurement plus an appropriate amount to create the incentive effect necessary to induce cooperation without co-financing the defence products.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The EU funding shall incentivize the cooperation between Member States to fulfil the objectives referred to in Article 3. The financial contribution shall be set up taking into consideration the collaborative nature of the common procurement
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 3. Where necessary for the implementation of an action, financial contributions may cover a period prior to the date of the request for financial contributions for that action, provided that the action has not started prior to the 24 February 2022 and have not been completed before the signature of the grant agreement.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 3. Where necessary for the
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point 1 (new) (1) The financial contribution to each approved action must not exceed 20% of the amount referred to in Article 4(1).
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The Union financial contribution to each action shall not exceed 15 % of the amount referred to in Article 4(1) and shall be capped at 20 % of the estimated value of the common procurement contract per consortium of Member States and associated countries. By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, the Union financial contribution to each action shall not be lower than 20 % of the amount referred to in Article 4(1) and shall be capped at 25 % of the estimated value of the common procurements contract, where one or both of the following conditions is met: (a) at least two members of a consortium of Member States and associated countries have a common border with Russia or with countries aggressed by Russia, or have their territorial waters or exclusive economic zones adjacent to those of Russia or the countries aggressed by Russia; (b) one of the third countries referred to in Article 5(1a) is a recipient of additional quantities in the procurement action in accordance with that paragraph.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The level of EU contribution for each action must not exceed the 15 percent of the estimated value of the common procurement and is capped at 15 percent of the amount referred to in Article 4 (1). Furthermore, the EU contribution shall be defined by the following factors: (a) the strategic value of the procured defence equipment and the added value in terms of interoperability; (b) the complexity of the common procurement; (c) the number of Member States, candidate countries, and associated countries to each action, or the expansion of already existing consortia to other Member States, candidate countries, or associated countries.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The Union financial contribution shall be prioritised for the consortia of Member States or associated countries, which seek to address replenishing the stocks of the most urgent and critical defence products needs revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. The Union financial contribution shall be prioritised for the consortia of Member States or associated countries, which pledge to partially donate the defence products as aid to Ukraine. The work programme referred to in Article 11 shall lay down further incentives to that end.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the actions shall involve cooperation for common procurement of
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the actions shall involve new cooperation or an extension of existing cooperation to at least one new Member States or associated countries;
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the actions shall involve new cooperation or an extension of existing cooperation to at least one
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the actions shall involve new cooperation or an extension of existing cooperation to new Member States
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the actions shall be carried out by a consortium of at least
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the actions shall be carried out by a consortium of at least
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the actions shall be carried out by a consortium of at least
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) Any weaponry acquired jointly with EU funding shall serve defensive purposes only and be strictly limited to the protection of the EU territory; its use for military operations abroad, including EU missions, is prohibited, so as to guarantee full respect of of international and international humanitarian law, as well as human rights;
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) actions for common procurement of lethal autonomous weapons without the
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The minimum level of the Union contribution attributed to each action will be set out in the work programme referred to in Article 11 of the present regulation. The level of the Union contribution attributed to a given action will increase from its minimum level in the following cases, which indicate common procurement of higher value: a) At least 10% of the estimated value of the common procurement contract is allocated to SMEs, as contractors or subcontractors, that meet the funding conditions specified in Article 8 of the present regulation; b) At least 15% of the estimated value of the common procurement contract is allocated to mid-caps, as contractors or subcontractors, that meet the funding conditions specified in Article 8 of the present regulation.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. Member States or associated third countries in accordance with Article 5 shall appoint a procurement agent to act on their behalf for the purpose of the common procurement. The procurement agent shall carry out the procurement procedures and conclude the resulting agreements with contractors on behalf of the participating Member States.
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 4 4. Contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the Union or in an associated country. They shall not be subject to control by a non-
Amendment 246 #
4. Contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the Union. They shall not be subject to control by a non- associated third country or by a non- associated third country entity, or alternatively shall have been subject to screening within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2019/452 and, where necessary, mitigation measures, taking into account the objectives referred to in Article 3.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 4 4. Contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the Union, in a country associated with it or in NATO member states. They shall not be subject to control by a
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 5 5. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, a legal entity established in the Union or in an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity may participate as contractor and subcontractor involved in the common procurement only if
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 5 5. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, a legal entity established in the Union or in an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity may participate as contractor and subcontractor involved in the common
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 5 5. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, a legal entity established in
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 6 6. The participating Member States shall provide to the Commission a notification from the procurement agent on the guarantees provided by a contractor or subcontractor involved in the common procurement that is established in the Union or an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity. The guarantees and related provisions in the procurement contract shall be made available to the Commission upon request. The guarantees shall provide assurances that the involvement of the contractor or subcontractor involved in the common procurement fulfil strict conditions relating to the due diligence framework to identify, prevent, mitigate environmental and social risks and does not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States as established in the framework of the CFSP pursuant to Title V of the TEU, or the objectives set out in Article 3.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 6 6. The participating Member States shall provide to the Commission a notification from the procurement agent on the guarantees or the equivalent measures provided by a contractor or subcontractor involved in the common procurement that is established in the
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 6 Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 7 – introductory part 7. The guarantees and equivalent measures shall in particular substantiate that, for the purposes of the common procurement, measures are in place to ensure that:
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 7 – point a (a) control over the contractor or subcontractor involved in the common procurement is not exercised in a manner that restrains or restricts its ability to carry out the order and to deliver results in accordance with the terms of the procurement contract and;
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 7 – point b (b) access by a non-associated third country or by a non-associated third- country entity to
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 7 – point b (b) access by a
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 7 a (new) Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 8 8. The infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources of the contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement which are used for the purposes of the common procurement shall be located on the territory of a Member State or of an associated third country.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 8 8. The infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources of the contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement which are used for the purposes of the common procurement shall be located on the territory of an EU or NATO Member State or of a
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 8 8. The infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources of the contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement which are used for the purposes of the common procurement shall be located on the territory of a Member State or of an associated third country. Where
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. When contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement use their assets, infrastructure, facilities and resources located or held outside the territory of the Member States or of the associated third countries, the commonly procured product shall meet the Union’s environmental, social, governance and ethics rules, as they are applied to the defence products manufactured in the European Union.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a restriction by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity, directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediary legal entities, that limits Member States' ability to use it.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a restriction by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediary legal entities, that limits Member States’ ability to use it.
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a restriction by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity directly or indirectly through one or more intermediary legal entities, that limits Member States’ ability to use it.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a restriction by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity that limits Member States’ ability to use, maintain, modify or transfer it.
Amendment 270 #
9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new) By way of derogation from paragraph 9, in light of the current situation and the urgency to procure with the support of the Instrument, the requirement referred to in paragraph 9 does not apply to urgent and critical defence products, provided all the following conditions are met: (a) Member State or associated countries participating in the common procurement commit to study the feasibility of replacing the components that cause the restriction by an alternative restriction-free component of EU origin; (b) the procured products were in use prior to 24 February 2022 within the armed forces of a majority of the Member States participating in the common procurement.
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. By way of derogation from paragraph 9, and in regard of the urgency of the situation and the short-term nature of the Instrument, a defence product subject to a restriction by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity shall be eligible for common procurement only if the Member States or associated countries participating in the common procurement request to waive this requirement. The request shall in particular substantiate that the following conditions are cumulatively met: (a) The waiver shall only concern defence products being in use prior to 24 February 2022 within the Armed Forces of all Member States or associated countries participating in the common procurement. (b) The waiver shall only concern defence products the stocks of which need to be replenished due to the new security environment in Europe, and (c) The waiver shall only concern defence products the non-availability of which, due to an absence of waiver, would put at risk the requesting Member States’ immediate ability to defend themselves’.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – introductory part 10. For the purposes of this Article,
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – introductory part 10. For the purposes of this Article, ‘subcontractors involved in the common procurement’ means a
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – introductory part 10. For the purposes of this Article, and in view of criticality and urgency to procure to fulfil the objectives of this regulation, ‘subcontractors involved in the common
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – introductory part 10. For the purposes of this Article, ‘subcontractors involved in the common procurement’ means a
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point a Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point a (a)
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point b Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point b (b) other subcontractors to which at least 10 % of the work share is allocated or owning the intellectual property of essential components of the system;
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point b (b)
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point c Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 – point c (c)
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Products and services that guarantee cybersecurity and ensure that the communications of the digital elements of goods acquired under this Regulation are secure must originate wholly within the EU unless it is not possible to find industrial solutions within the EU that will guarantee cybersecurity and the security of communications by the goods. In order to identify the entities authorised to supply the products and services referred to in this paragraph pursuant to this Regulation, it is understood that, solely in respect of companies that produce such products and services, they must meet the conditions set out in paragraph 4 and must own the intellectual property of the products and software designed for cybersecurity and information and their source codes, and that these must be deposited in data centres located inside the EU, or the companies must be controlled by entities that meet the requirements set out in paragraph 4.
Amendment 285 #
10a. The proportion of the equipment originating from non-associated third countries shall not exceed 20 per cent of the value of the end product. No components shall be sourced from non- associated third countries that contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, including respect for the principle of good neighbourly relations.
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. The cost of components originating in non-associated third countries shall not exceed 30 per cent of the value of the end product. No components shall be sourced from non- associated third countries that contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, including respect for the principle of good neighbourly relations.
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. The cost of components originating in non-associated third countries shall not exceed 30 per cent of the value of the end product.
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. The cost of components originating in non-associated third countries shall not exceed 10 per cent of the value of the end product.
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) Non-EU contractors and subcontractors are excluded from the scope of EDIRPA, as well as companies that face serious allegations of corruption;
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1 1. The contribution of the action to strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base to allow it to address in particular
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 2 2. the contribution of the action to competitiveness and adaptation of the
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3 3. the contribution of the action to strengthening cooperation among Member States or associated countries
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new) 3a. 3a. the extent to which the procurement stimulates the expansion of the EDTIB to more Member States, the modernization of Member States military capabilities, and the uptake of cutting- edge technologies and equipment;
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new) 4a. whether the participants include Member States on the Eastern Flank, Ukraine, or the Republic of Moldova;
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 6 6. catalytic effect of Union financial support through demonstration of how the Union contribution can overcome obstacles to common procurement and contribute to the goal of moving towards a European Defence Union;
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new) 7a. The contribution of the action to diversifying the supply chain by involving SMEs and mid-capitalisation companies in the manufacturing process.
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new) 7a. The articulation of the action in the framework of the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new) Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 a (new) Article 10 a Requirements for common procurement of defence product subject to a restriction by a third country 1. The requirements for the defence product subject to a restriction by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity shall not apply, when the following conditions are all met: (a) Common procurement procedures and contracts refer to urgent and critical defence products that are needed to replenish stocks that have been reduced as a result of the response to the Russian military aggression against Ukraine; and (b) the capacity of the EDTIB to fill the most urgent and critical gaps in the stocks of the Member States is not sufficient or is not able to provide the defence products in an adequate timeframe; and (c) Member States or associated countries participating in the common procurement have carefully assessed the feasibility of replacing the components that cause the restriction by an alternative restriction- free component of EU origin; and (d) the procured products were in use prior to 24 February 2022 within the armed forces of all the Member States participating in the common procurement.
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. The Instrument shall be implemented through a multiannual work programme as referred to in Article 110 of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. The Instrument shall be implemented through an annual work programme as referred to in Article 110 of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall, by means of a
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall, by means of a
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall, by means of a
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 3. The work programme shall set out: (a) the minimum financial size of the joint procurement actions
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 3. The work programme shall set out the minimum financial size of the joint procurement actions and determine the indicative amount of financial support for actions carried out by the minimum number of Member States as referred to in point c) of Article 7 paragraph 1 as well as incentives for procurement of higher value and inclusion of additional Member States or associated countries or countries referred to in Article 5, subparagraph 2.
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 3. The work programme shall set out the minimum financial size of the joint procurement actions and determine the indicative amount of financial support for actions carried out by the minimum number of Member States as referred to in point c) of Article 7 paragraph 1 as well as incentives for procurement of higher value and inclusion of additional Member States, candidate countries, or associated countries.
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. The work programme shall set out the
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point 1 (new) (1) The Commission, assisted by the European Defence Agency, shall endeavour to identify those components of non EU origin for which no alternative exists in the Union and take appropriate measures to foster their development in the Union, including through research and development, and in particular, through the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. In order to increase the strategic autonomy of the European Union, Member States will identify and provide the Commission with the list of non- European origin components for which no alternative exists in the European Union, and take appropriate measures to ensure their development in the Union, including through research and development, and in particular, through the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. In line with Article 8 (9), the Commission, assisted by the European Defence Agency, shall endeavour to identify components of non-EU origin for which no alternative exists in the Union and take appropriate measures to foster their development in the Union, including through research and development, and in particular, through the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 a (new) Article 11 a Application of the rules on classified and sensitive information 1. Within the scope of this Regulation : (a) each Member State shall ensure that it offers a degree of protection of EU classified information equivalent to that provided by the security rules of the Council set out in Council Decision 2013/488/EU (28); (b) the Commission shall protect classified information in accordance with the security rules set out in Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444; 2. The use and disclosure of sensitive information should be governed by relevant Union and national law and subjected to authorizition of the Member States.
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall draw up a
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new) (1) Furthermore, the report should in cooperation with the European Defence Agency, incorporate findings and recommendations pertaining to the use of raw materials, components and production capacities from third countries within the various actions for which there was no European substitute.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. The report shall build on consultations of Member States and key stakeholders and shall, in particular, assess the progress made towards the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. The report shall build on consultations of Member States and key stakeholders and shall, in particular, assess the progress made towards the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3 and evaluate the Instrument contribution to the following: a) participation of SMEs, start-ups and mid-caps in the action as contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement; b) reinforcement of the EDTIB throughout the Union; c) identification of the involvement of each Member States.
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. The report shall build on consultations of Member States and key stakeholders and shall, in particular, assess the progress made towards the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3 and be based on a set of key performance indicators that the Commission must adopt by delegated act, no later than 3 months after the entry into force of this Regulation .
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. The report shall build on consultations of Member States and key stakeholders and shall, in particular, assess the progress made towards the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a (new) (a) creating new cross-border cooperation between Member States;
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b (new) (b) developing new industrial synergies within the European Defence Industry;
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c (new) (c) Offering a level-playing field for existing companies and SMEs in the EDTIB;
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d (new) (d) incorporating a broad share of companies from across the EU;
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. For each grant, the Commission in consultation with the consortium of Member States and associated countries concerned, shall appoint a monitoring officer who shall be assigned to the procurement agent with a view to the regular monitoring of the implementation of the common procurement, and for preparing the report referred to in paragraph 1. Every three month the monitoring officer shall send a respective progress report to the Commission.
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. In addition and in line with Article 8 (9), the report shall identify, based on considerations of the Union's essential defence capability needs, the most critical components of non-EU origin, including an assessment of the possibilities for the development of alternative components within the Union.
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The implementation of EDIRPA and the subsequent use of jointly acquired military equipment shall be subject to strict transparency full control and scrutiny rights by all relevant EU bodies, in particular the European parliament;
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The report shall evaluate potential bottlenecks in the functioning of this instrument.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. The monitoring officers shall be involved in briefing the European Parliament. Such briefings at the request of the European Parliament shall be held at the level of EU Restricted.
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. When briefing the European Parliament, the Commission shall ensure that the necessary conditions for the protection of EU classified information are met.
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 a (new) Article 12 a Application of the rules on classified information 1. Member States and associated countries participating in a common procurement shall determine among themselves the arrangements applicable to the protection of classified information for the purposes of the common procurement, in accordance with national laws and regulations. 2. The Commission shall protect EU classified information received in relation to the Instrument in accordance with the security rules set out in Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444. 3. The Commission shall set up a secured exchange system in order to facilitate the exchange of sensitive and classified information between the Commission and the Member States and associated countries and, where appropriate, with the applicants and the recipients. That system shall take into account the Member States’ national security regulations.
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The Commission shall provide, in particular, SMEs and mid-caps the information needed to allow and facilitate their participation in the common procurement process, including supporting instruments to reduce administrative burdens.
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 a (new) Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The European Defence Agency together with the European External Action Service shall be invited to provide its views and expertise to the committee as an observer.
Amendment 37 #
Draft legislative resolution Citation 4 a (new) — having regard to the Joint Declaration on EU-NATO Cooperation, signed in Warsaw on 8 July 2016 by the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission, and the Secretary-General of NATO,
Amendment 38 #
Draft legislative resolution Citation 4 b (new) — having regard to the Joint Declaration on EU-NATO Cooperation, signed in Brussels on 10 July 2018 by the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission, and the Secretary-General of NATO,
Amendment 39 #
Draft legislative resolution Citation 7 a (new) — having regard to the need to spend European citizens' money more wisely,
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Title 1 Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on establishing the
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) The EU Heads of State or Government, meeting in Versailles on 11 March, committed to “bolster European defence capabilities” in light of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. They agreed to increase defence expenditures, step up cooperation through joint projects, and common procurement of defence capabilities, close shortfalls, boost innovation and strengthen and develop the EU defence industry, pursuing a strategic course of action to increase the capacity of the Union to act autonomously in the field of defence, in complementarity with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) The EU Heads of State or Government, meeting in Versailles on 11 March, committed to “bolster European defence capabilities” in light of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. They agreed to increase defence expenditures,
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) The EU Heads of State or Government, meeting in Versailles on 11 March, committed to “bolster European defence capabilities” in light of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. They agreed to increase defence expenditures, step up cooperation through joint projects, and common procurement of defence capabilities, close shortfalls, boost innovation and strengthen and develop the EU defence industry, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) The EU Heads of State or
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 a (new) (1a) Pursuant to Article 41(2) of the Treaty on European Union, expenditure arising from operations having military or defence implications shall not be charged to the Union budget;
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 b (new) (1b) Considering that he EDF precursors programmes (PADR & EDIDP) have been profiting mostly to the big four military powers (France, Italy, Germany and Spain getting 65% of the funding allocated in 2017-2020) and to 15 major arms companies and research centres (getting 51,3% of the funding); warns that many of these arms dealers are involved in controversial arms exports and/or are subject to serious allegations of corruption;
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) The unjustified invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022 and the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine has made it clear that it is critical to act now to address the existing shortfalls It has led to the return of high-intensity warfare and territorial conflict in Europe, requiring a significant increase in the capacity of Member States to fill the most urgent and critical gaps, especially those exacerbated by the transfer of defence products to Ukraine. Russia's military aggression against Ukraine has dramatically underlined the need to adapt the European defence industrial and technological base (EDTIB) to structural changes and to strengthen cooperation between Member States in the framework of procurement in the field of defence.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) The unjustified invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022 and the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine has made it clear that it is critical to act now to address the existing shortfalls It has led to the return of high-intensity warfare and territorial conflict in Europe
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) The unjustified invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022 and the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine has made it clear that it is critical to act
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) The unjustified invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022 and the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine has made it clear that it is critical to act now to
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2a) Furthermore, the Russian military aggression against Ukraine has placed some Member States in the direct neighbourhood of a war zone, with all the difficulties that the proximity to the war front implies, including accidental civilian casualties in the border area, massive movement of people fleeing the war, organisation of shipment of military and humanitarian aid; at the same time, Southern European Member States are particularly exposed to multifaceted threats and the immediate and long-term negative impacts of instability in the EU’s immediate neighbourhood;
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2a) The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a wake-up call for the European Union, which still has Soviet-era military equipment, barely functioning or no longer relevant in the context of technological developments. The defence budget has been neglected critically in many Member States, while both our partners and other third countries have invested massively in modernizing their military capabilities. Ramping up our military R&D, our defence industry, and our military capabilities would make the EU a relevant global player, which is both adequate and necessary for the current geopolitical landscape.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2a) The new European defence doctrine enshrined in the Strategic Compass is the EU Member States’ compelling response to the asymmetric assault on democracy and the rule of law. Therefore, the Member States need to be able to protect their citizens, interests, principles and values at EU level. The Union has the duty to facilitate and incentivise realistic opportunities for joint procurement in the defence sector, moving forward towards a more integrated, effective and capable EU that serves as a peace and security provider worldwide.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2a) The security situation in Europe requires urgent reflection on how to prevent further fragmentation of the defence sector via stand-alone EU initiatives and how to strategically link existing and future instruments.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 b (new) (2b) It would be short-sighted not to consider Russia an adversary that poses transnational, hybrid and asymmetric threats to the EU Member States in the broader Middle East and North Africa regions, the Sahel and West Africa. Security deterioration trends that affect those regions pose unprecedented challenges to the EU’s borders and interests; the grim reality is that multiple geopolitical shocks are affecting all the world regions and fronts that are of strategic interest to the EU, NATO allies and like-minded partners, and these shocks both predate and are now concomitant with Russia’s attack on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 b (new) (2b) Data shows that Member States are not meeting the 35% European collaborative defence equipment procurement benchmark. Despite incentives that use EU budget co-funding such as PADR, EDIDP (2019-2020) and EDF (since 2021), rates of collaborative investments have not changed significantly from 13% in 2019, to 11% in 2020 and 18% in 2021 which suggests that EU budget co-funding had no strong impact on the mobilisation of political will in Member States in the past.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 c (new) (2c) In response to this situation and in light of the positive experience with the new European Peace Facility, the European Parliament, in its resolution of 8 June 2022 on ‘The EU’s Foreign, Security and Defence Policy after the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine’, called to urgently launch a discussion with a view to establishing another off-budget financial facility which would address the entire life-cycle of military capabilities at EU level from collaborative R&D and joint procurement, to joint maintenance, training and security of supply.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) The Commission and the High Representative presented a Joint Communication on “The Defence Investment Gaps Analysis and Way Forward” on 18 May 2022. The Communication highlighted the existence, within the EU, of defence financial, industrial and capability gaps, caused by years of defence underspending, reduced industrial production capacity and limited joint procurement and collaboration.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) A dedicated short-term instrument, designed in a spirit of solidarity, was indicated as a tool to incentivise Member States, on a voluntary basis, to pursue common procurement to fill the most urgent and critical gaps, especially those created by the response to the current Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, in a collaborative way.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) A dedicated short-term instrument, designed in a spirit of solidarity, was indicated as a tool to incentivise Member States, on a voluntary basis, to pursue common procurement to fill the most urgent and critical gaps,
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) A dedicated short-term instrument, designed in a spirit of solidarity, was indicated as a tool to incentivise Member States, on a voluntary basis, to pursue common procurement to fill
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Such a new exceptional and temporary instrument will contribute to reinforce common defence procurement and, through the associated Union financing, to strengthen EU defence industrial capabilities. This instrument, which Member States may use on a completely optional basis, should not have a detrimental effect on the specific nature of Member States’ security and defence policies, nor should it compromise national choices concerning investment in the relevant sector. In that regard, it may under no circumstances be used to exert strategic, political or economic pressure on one of the state sponsors.
Amendment 63 #
(5) Such a new instrument will contribute to reinforce common defence procurement and, through the associated Union financing, to strengthen EU defence industrial capabilities. It is critical for the security of Europe to rely on a strong and autonomous European defence industry pillar.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Such a new instrument will contribute to reinforce common defence procurement in alignment with Member States' goal of 35% collaborative procurement for defence equipment and, through the associated Union financing, to strengthen EU defence industrial capabilities.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Such a new instrument will contribute to reinforce common defence
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 a (new) (5a) This instrument should be viewed as a first step towards more coordination in the field of security and defence, and, together with future measures, paves the way towards a European defence single market and a European Defence Union. European unity and interoperability are key for the future of the European security architecture.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 a (new) (5a) This new instrument will be an important step towards to the creation of the EU Defence Union and shall contribute to enhance the Union’s open strategic autonomy, to strengthen its ability to protect its citizens and to reinforce the EU’s global position in the context of increasing security threats at the international level.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 b (new) (5b) The Instrument should also contribute to drive transformational change in the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, simultaneous to improving security in the European Union. These changes include building more resilient supply chains, growing the advanced manufacturing sector and exports, and enhancing technological innovation.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Reinforcing the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Reinforcing the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, the military potential of the Member States, and the independence and readiness of the European Defence capabilities should therefore be at the core of those efforts. Indeed difficulties and gaps still exist and the European defence industrial base remains highly fragmented, lacking sufficient collaborative action and interoperability of products, so the measures taken to reinforce the European defence industry must ensure that the development of defence capabilities does not generate tensions, or asymmetries among the Member States.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Reinforcing the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base should
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Reinforcing the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base through proper functioning of the European Single Market should therefore be at the core of those efforts. Indeed difficulties and gaps still exist and the European defence industrial base remains highly fragmented, lacking sufficient collaborative action and inter-
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Reinforcing the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base should therefore be at the core of those efforts
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Reinforcing the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) throughout the Union should therefore be at the core of those efforts. Indeed difficulties and gaps still exist and the European defence
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Reinforcing the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base should therefore be at the core of those efforts. Indeed difficulties and gaps still exist and the European defence industrial base remains highly fragmented, inefficient, lacking sufficient collaborative action and inter-
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) In addition, given that the EDTIB requires favourable long-term conditions, it is of utmost importance that access to finance for defence companies is assured, as laid out in the Strategic Compass. Lacking an explicit classification of being sustainable within the EU's taxonomy, EU defence companies are faced with substantial difficulties to secure financing and thus to increase their production capacity rendering relocation of production outside of the EU's common market more attractive to defence companies. By not defining all defence companies as sustainable, EU is actively undermining an industry that is vital to protect our societies and in the long run, this approach could pose a threat to sustainable development. Furthermore, the EU Member States should take a first step in that regard and send a positive signal to European defence companies and the financial sector by adapting the statute of the European Investment Bank in order to allow for financing of defence investments.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) National regulations and increasing administrative burden in the defence sector of the Member States contributed to hindering competition and reducing economies of scale in the European defence industrial base.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) In the current defence market context, marked by an increased security threat and the realistic perspective of a high intensity conflict, Member States are rapidly increasing their defence budgets and aiming at similar purchases. This results in an amount of demand which exceeds European Defence Technological and Industrial Base manufacturing capacities, currently tailored for peace time. The lack of coordination and cooperation regarding procurement risks contributing to rising prices, which could have the effect that increasing national defence budgets would not lead to stronger military capabilities.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 a (new) (8a) The current geopolitical situation in the Eastern neighbourhood of the Union has shown that, whereas the duplication of efforts should be avoided, a diversified defence market can contribute to the variety of products immediately available on the market and can therefore be beneficial to an adequate satisfaction of Member States’ urgent needs.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9)
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 a (new) (9a) Underlines the importance of security of supply arrangements for the development of long-term planning and cooperation, and for the functioning of the European defence equipment market. The European Council, already in 2013, called on the Commission to develop a roadmap for a comprehensive EU-wide security of supply regime which has, unfortunately, never been presented.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In the light of the above challenges and the related structural changes in the EU Defence industry, and in accordance with Article 173 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union where the Union and the Member States aim at ensuring that the competitiveness of the Union’s industry exist, it appears necessary to speed up the adjustment of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, enhance its competitiveness and efficiency, and thereby contribute to strengthening and reforming Member States’ defence industrial capabilities. Addressing industrial shortfalls should include promptly tackling the most urgent gaps.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In the light of the above challenges and the related structural changes in the EU Defence industry, it appears necessary to speed up the adjustment of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, enhance its competitiveness and efficiency, and thereby contribute to strengthening and reforming Member States’ defence industrial capabilities. Addressing industrial shortfalls should include promptly tackling the most urgent gaps, while also thinking critically ahead about securing all necessary components needed in the EU defence supply chain.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In the light of the above challenges and the related structural changes in the EU Defence industry, and in accordance with Article 173 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, it appears necessary to speed up the adjustment of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, enhance its competitiveness and efficiency, and thereby contribute to strengthening and reforming Member States’ defence industrial capabilities. Addressing industrial shortfalls should include promptly tackling the most urgent gaps.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In the light of the above challenges and the related structural changes in the EU Defence industry, it appears necessary to speed up the adjustment of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, enhance its competitiveness and efficiency, tackle disruptions to European defence critical supply chains, and thereby contribute to strengthening and reforming Member States’ defence industrial capabilities. Addressing industrial shortfalls should include promptly
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In the light of the above challenges and the related structural changes in the EU Defence industry, it appears necessary to speed up the adjustment of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, enhance its competitiveness and efficiency, encourage close cooperation and coordination and thereby contribute to strengthening and reforming Member
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In the light of the above challenges and the related structural changes in the EU Defence industry, it appears necessary to speed up the adjustment of the E
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) The European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA), in combination with PESCO, the EDTIB strategy, CARD and the EDF, will encourage the European defence industry and community to become more efficient and competitive. Joint procurement means that the Member States are better equipped to supply the demand, support industrial synergies and invest more in research, enabling a mix of the European spirit and tools designed to achieve strategic autonomy in collaboration with NATO.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Common investment and defence procurement and the active participation of European SMEs, specifically small business owners, should in particular be incentivised, as such collaborative actions would ensure the competitiveness of the European defence industry, and that the necessary changes in the EU industrial base take
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Common investment and defence procurement should in particular be incentivised, as such collaborative actions would ensure that the necessary changes in the EU industrial base takes place in a collaborative manner, avoiding further fragmentation of the industry, and increasing interoperability.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Common investment and defence procurement should in particular be incentivised, as such collaborative actions would ensure that the necessary changes in the EU industrial base takes place in a collaborative manner
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) To that end a Short Term Instrument for increasing the collaboration of the Member States in the defence procurement phase (the ‘Instrument’) should be established. It will incentivise
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) To that end a Short Term Instrument for increasing the collaboration of the Member States in the defence procurement phase (the ‘Instrument’) should be established. It will incentivise Member States to pursue collaborative actions and in particular, when they procure in order to fill these gaps, to do so jointly, increasing the level of interoperability, including with NATO, and strengthening and reforming their defence industrial capabilities.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Short Term Instrument should offset the complexity and risks associated with such joint actions while allowing economies of scale in the actions undertaken by Member States to reinforce and modernise the European Technological and Industrial Base, increasing thereby the Union’s capacity resilience and security of supply. Incentivi
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Short Term Instrument should offset the complexity and risks associated with such joint actions while allowing economies of scale in the actions undertaken by Member States to reinforce
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Short Term Instrument should offset the complexity and risks associated with such joint actions while allowing economies of scale in the actions undertaken by Member States to reinforce and modernise the European Technological and Industrial Base, increasing thereby the Union’s capacity resilience and security of supply. In that context, the content of the defence product originating from the EU, for all its components, shall represent at least 80% of the value of the defence product commonly procured. Incentivizing common procurement would also result into diminished costs in terms of exploitation, maintenance and withdrawal of the systems.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Short Term Instrument should offset the complexity and risks associated with such joint actions while allowing economies of scale in the actions undertaken by Member States to reinforce and modernise the European Technological and Industrial Base, increasing thereby the Union’s capacity resilience and security of supply. Incentivizing common procurement would also result into diminished costs in terms of exploitation, maintenance and withdrawal of the systems. Efforts to utilise economies of scale must be accompanied by measures aimed at ensuring a level-playing field for suppliers form all Member States.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Short Term Instrument should offset the complexity and risks associated with such joint actions, including common procurement, while allowing economies of scale in the actions undertaken by Member States to reinforce and modernise the European Technological and Industrial Base, increasing thereby the Union’s capacity resilience and security of supply. Incentivizing common procurement would also result into diminished costs in terms of administrative burdens, exploitation, maintenance and withdrawal of the
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The
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Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) The unjustified invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation on 24 February 2022 and the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine has made it clear that it is critical to act now to address the existing shortfalls It has led to the return of high-intensity warfare and territorial conflict in Europe, requiring a significant increase in the capacity of Member States to fill the most urgent and critical gaps, especially those exacerbated by the transfer of defence products to Ukraine. The context of the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine generates serious security threats for Member States bordering Ukraine, resulting also in the necessity for increased budgetary allocations to strengthen defence capacities;
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2 a) Data shows that Member States are not meeting the 35% European collaborative defence equipment procurement benchmark. Despite incentives that use EU budget co-funding such as PADR, EDIDP (2019-2020) and EDF (since 2021), rates of collaborative investments have not changed significantly from 13% in 2019, to 11% in 2020 and 18% in 2021 which suggests that EU budget co-funding had no strong impact on the mobilisation of political will in Member States in the past.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 b (new) (2 b) In response to this situation and in light of the positive experience with the new European Peace Facility, the European Parliament, in its resolution of 8 June 2022 on ‘The EU’s Foreign, Security and Defence Policy after the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine’, called to urgently launch a discussion with a view to establishing another off-budget financial facility which would address the entire life-cycle of military capabilities at EU level from collaborative R&D and joint procurement, to joint maintenance, training and security of supply.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Such a new instrument will contribute to reinforce common defence procurement and, through the associated Union financing through sufficient funding, however without cuts from other Union programmes, to strengthen the EU defence industrial capabilities and cooperation in procurement operations.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Such a new instrument will contribute to reinforce common defence procurement and, through the associated Union financing, to strengthen EU defence industrial capabilities
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) In the current defence market context, marked by an increased security threat and the realistic perspective of a high intensity conflict, Member States are rapidly increasing their defence budgets and aiming at similar purchases. This results in an amount of demand which exceeds European Defence Technological and Industrial Base manufacturing capacities, currently tailored for peace time. The lack of coordination and cooperation regarding procurement risks contributing to rising prices, which could have the effect that increasing national defence budgets would not lead to stronger military capabilities.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) As a result, strong price inflation can be anticipated, as well as longer delays in delivery time, potentially harming the security of the Union and its Member States. Defence industries need to secure the production capacity necessary to process orders, as well as critical raw materials and sub-components. In this context producers might privilege major orders, potentially leaving exposed the most vulnerable
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Furthermore, efforts should be made so that the increased spending results in a much stronger, coordinated and interoperable European Defence Technological and Industrial Base. Indeed, without coordination and cooperation, the increased national investments are likely to deepen the fragmentation of the European defence industry exposing the EU further to external dependencies.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Common investment and defence procurement should in particular be incentivised, as such collaborative actions would ensure that the necessary changes in the EU industrial base takes place in a collaborative manner, avoiding further fragmentation of the industry. Moreover, common investments should be focused also on building common defence production capacities, aimed at consolidating the EU industrial base, addressing the most critical needs, ensuring interoperability, and providing a long term perspective for the European industry’s competitiveness.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Common investment and defence procurement should in particular be incentivised, as such collaborative actions would ensure that the necessary changes in the EU industrial base takes place in a collaborative manner, avoiding further fragmentation of the industry, therefore benefiting the security of EU citizens as well as the EDTIB.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11 a) In consideration of the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine, common defence production capacities should be prioritized in those Member States bordering Ukraine, given their proximity to the conflict area requiring urgent measures of reinforcing defence capacities, as well as their potential deterrence role.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 a (new) (12 a) In view of the rapidly evolving security dynamics in the context of the war in Ukraine, the Instrument should allow for the participation of third countries having EU candidate status, for example the Republic of Moldova, in common defence procurement, as their participation would strengthen defence capacities and ultimately contribute to European defence preparedness.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In certain circumstances, it should be possible to derogate from the principle that contractors and subcontractors involved in a common procurement supported by the Instrument are not subject to control by non-associated third countries or non associated third-country entities. In that context, a legal entity established in the Union or in an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity may participate as contractor and subcontractor involved in the common procurement if strict conditions relating to the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, as established in the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy pursuant to Title V of the Treaty on
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to control or restriction by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity in order to hinder any kind of interference through the defence product.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) Grants under the Instrument may take the form of financing not linked to cost based on the achievement of results by reference to work packages, milestones or targets of the common procurement process, in order to create the necessary incentive effect
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) Grants under the Instrument may take the form of financing not linked to cost based on the achievement of results by clearly defined reference to work packages, milestones or targets of the common procurement process, in order to create the necessary incentive effect.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) In accordance with Article 193(2) of the Financial Regulation, a grant may be awarded for an action which has already begun, provided that the applicant can demonstrate the need for starting the action prior to signature of the grant agreement. However, financial contribution should not cover a period prior to the date of submission of the grant application, except in duly justified exceptional cases. In order to avoid any disruption in Union support which could be prejudicial to the interests of the Union, it should be possible to provide in the financing decision for financial contributions to actions that cover
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) In accordance with Article 193(2) of the Financial Regulation, a grant may be awarded for an action which has already begun, provided that the applicant can demonstrate the need for starting the action prior to signature of the grant agreement. However, financial contribution should not cover a period prior to the date of submission of the grant application, except in duly justified exceptional cases. In order to avoid any disruption in Union support which could be prejudicial to the interests of the Union, it should exceptionally be possible to provide in the financing decision for financial contributions to actions
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 2018/1046 (the ‘Financial Regulation’) applies to this Programme. It lays down clearly definied rules on the implementation of the Union budget, including the rules on grants.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 a (new) (25 a) In the current context of Russia's illegal aggression of Ukraine, any consideration to further reinforce budgetary appropriations of this Instrument and extend its duration, based on documented reporting of its implementation rate, should be envisaged in the context of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework revision.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 a (new) (27 a) Deepening cooperation among Member States at Union level in defence- related areas should go hand-in-hand with the strengthening of parliamentary oversight and control by both the European Parliament and national parliaments.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) for a more resilient Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities and the opening of the supply chains throughout the Union;
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to foster cooperation in defence procurement process between participating Member States contributing to solidarity, interoperability, prevention of crowding- out effects, avoiding fragmentation and increasing the effectiveness of public
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument for the period from the entry into force of this Regulation to 31 December 2024 shall be EUR 500 million in current prices, from unallocated funds without cuts from ongoing programmes.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument for the period from the entry into force of this Regulation to 31 December 2024 shall be EUR
Amendment 35 #
2. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Instrument, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems, without exceeding 25% of the estimated value of the procurement contract.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be used to co- finance the defence product.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 a (new) Article 5 a The Instrument shall also be open to countries that have the status of EU candidate conferred, such as the Republic of Moldova, to participate in common defence procurement, in cooperation with a Member State, and in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The EU funding shall incentivize the cooperation between Member States
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The EU funding shall incentivize the cooperation between Member States to fulfil the objectives referred to in Article 3. The financial contribution shall be set up taking into consideration the collaborative nature of the common procurement plus an appropriate amount to create the incentive effect necessary to induce cooperation without directly co-financing the defence product.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 4. Grants implemented under direct management shall be awarded and thoroughly managed in accordance with Title VIII of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 4 4. Contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the Union. They shall not be subject to control by a non- associated third country or by a non- associated third country entity. An unaffiliated third country may not control significant holdings of shares, or any other form of shares in the contractor or subcontractor that enable it to influence the operations of the contractor or subcontractor.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 4 4. Contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established, evaluated and have their executive management structures in the Union. They shall not be subject to control by a non-
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. The contractor or subcontractor must not be linked to the Russian Federation in any way;
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall, by means of a
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 3. The work programme shall set out: (a) the minimum financial size of the joint procurement actions
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. The work programme shall set out the overall amount of Union contribution for each funding, precise description of milestones needed to measure progress in implementing the respective action or results as well as associated amounts for disbursement, procedure for evaluation and selection of the proposals and the arrangements for the verification of milestones and disbursement process throughout the implementation of the respective action.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. The report shall build on consultations of Member States and key stakeholders and shall, in particular, assess the progress made towards the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3 and be based on a set of key performance indicators that the Commission must adopt by delegated act, no later than 3 months after the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 a (new) Article 13 a Exercise of 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 Articles 11 and 12 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of two years from [date of entry into force]. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 11 and 12 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.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation Title 1 Proposal for aREGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCILon establishing the
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Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) The EU Heads of State or Government, meeting in Versailles on 11 March, committed to “bolster European defence capabilities” in light of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. They agreed to increase defence expenditures, step up cooperation through joint projects, and common procurement of defence capabilities, close shortfalls, boost innovation and strengthen and develop the EU defence industry, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) A dedicated short-term instrument, designed in a spirit of solidarity, was indicated as a tool to incentivise Member States, on a voluntary basis, to pursue common procurement to fill the most urgent and critical gaps, especially those created by the response to the current Russia’s aggression, in a collaborative way; acknowledges that critical and urgent acquisitions are directed at increasing the quantity of defence material already in possession, which might restrict joint procurement opportunities made under the instrument.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Reinforcing the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base should therefore be at the core of those efforts. Indeed difficulties and gaps still exist and the European defence industrial base remains highly fragmented, lacking sufficient collaborative action and inter- operability of products. In view of the current situation in Europe arising from the threat to its security, it is essential to earmark European funding for the relaunching of defence contractors in all EU Member States in order to sustain and increase EU defence capability, while ensuring that the allocated funding is spent efficiently and effectively.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6 a) In addition, given that the EDTIB requires favourable long-term conditions, it is of utmost importance that access to finance for defence companies is assured, as laid out in the Strategic Compass. Lacking an explicit classification of being sustainable within the EU's taxonomy, EU defence companies are faced with substantial difficulties to secure financing and thus to increase their production capacity rendering relocation of production outside of the EU's common market more attractive to defence companies. Furthermore, the EU Member States should take a first step in that regard and send a positive signal to European defence companies and the financial sector by adapting the statute of the European Investment Bank in order to allow for financing of defence investments.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) In the current defence market context, marked by an increased security threat and the realistic perspective of a high intensity conflict, Member States are rapidly increasing their defence budgets and aiming at similar purchases. This results in an amount of demand which exceeds European Defence Technological and Industrial Base manufacturing capacities, currently tailored for peace time; in addition, it should be noted that some Member States have already increased their defence material procurement budget and already launched national procurement processes; notes that the instruments means increasing commitments to some Member States in the period 2022-2024 when compared to a situation where funding would not be mobilised.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) In the current defence market context, marked by an increased security threat and the realistic perspective of a high intensity conflict, Member States are rapidly increasing their defence budgets and aiming at similar purchases. This results in an amount of demand which exceeds European Defence Technological and Industrial Base manufacturing capacities, currently tailored for peace time, necessitating the use of cutting-edge technologies to produce high- performance military and security capacity designed to place the EU as far ahead as possible in strategic terms.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) As a result, strong price inflation can be anticipated, as well as longer delays in delivery time, potentially harming the security of the Union and its Member States. Defence industries need to secure the production capacity necessary to process orders, as well as critical raw materials and sub-components. In this context producers might privilege major orders, potentially leaving exposed the most vulnerable countries, lacking the critical size and financial means to ensure large orders; recalls that the Union should be fully independent of third countries with regard to critical raw materials; notes that providing additional funding to the defence equipment market in a situation where the most important challenge is the availability of components and raw materials may distort and further overheat the markets.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) As a result, strong price inflation can be anticipated, as well as longer delays in delivery time, potentially harming the security of the Union and its Member States. Defence industries need to secure the production capacity necessary to process orders, as well as critical raw materials and sub-components. In this context producers might privilege major orders, potentially leaving exposed the most vulnerable countries
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Furthermore, efforts should be made so that the increased spending results in a much stronger European Defence
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) In the light of the above challenges and the related structural changes in the EU Defence industry, it appears necessary to speed up the adjustment of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, enhance its competitiveness and efficiency, and thereby contribute to strengthening and reforming Member States’ defence industrial capabilities. Addressing industrial shortfalls should include promptly tackling the most urgent gaps; the objectives of the instrument mention increasing the manufacturing capacity of defence material, but according to the instrument, funding is granted for joint procurement and for Member States, not for industry. Points out that there is a discrepancy between the objectives of the instrument and the actions to be financed and the criteria for granting the aid.
Amendment 28 #
(10) In the light of the above challenges and the related structural changes in the EU Defence industry, and in accordance with Article 173 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, it appears necessary to speed up the adjustment of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, enhance its competitiveness and efficiency, and thereby contribute to strengthening and reforming Member States’ defence industrial capabilities. Addressing industrial shortfalls should include promptly tackling the most urgent gaps.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Common investment and defence procurement should in particular be incentivised, as such collaborative actions would ensure that the necessary changes in the EU industrial base takes place in a collaborative manner, avoiding further fragmentation of the industry; due to the differences between Member States, potential joint acquisitions often increase the volume of individual contracts to such an extent that potentially only the largest European defence industry companies have the opportunity to participate in competitive tendering and procurement. Especially for SMEs, this is a challenge, as in some Member States the majority of the defence equipment industry companies are SMEs.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Short Term Instrument should offset the complexity and risks associated with such joint actions while allowing economies of scale in the actions undertaken by Member States to reinforce and modernise the European Technological and Industrial Base, increasing thereby the Union’s capacity resilience and security of supply. Incentivizing common procurement would also result into diminished costs in terms of exploitation, maintenance and withdrawal of the systems and will encourage cooperation between EU Member States, leading to increased solidarity, greater interoperability and more efficient public spending.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) As the instrument aims to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of the Union’s defence industry, to benefit from the instrument, common procurement contracts will need to be placed with legal entities which are established in the Union or in associated countries and are not subject to control by non-associated third countries or by non-associated third-
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16 a) Considering the very nature of this instrument, based on its legal basis, which aims at strengthening the European defence industry, any possible derogation shall be kept to a strict minimum.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 a (new) (22a) The clauses, guarantees and general amounts in the procurement act must be as transparent as possible so as to avoid harm to the European Union's financial interests, loss of credibility in the institutions on the part of EU citizens and the dissipation of valuable resources in the context of the war in Ukraine;
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council3, Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2988/954, Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/965and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/19396, 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 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 Office (OLAF) may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. It is of the essence to counteract corruption and uphold the rule of law.In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1)
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) for a more resilient Union, in particular by speeding up, in a collaborative manner, the adjustment of industry to structural changes, including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities, while safeguarding cost efficiency;
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 2. The objectives shall be pursued with an emphasis on strengthening and developing the Union defence industrial base in accordance with the legal basis of the instrument to allow it to address in particular the most urgent and critical defence products needs, especially those revealed or exacerbated by the response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, taking into account the work of the Defence Joint Procurement Task Force.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. In pursuing these objectives, the focus shall be on making common defence procurement more efficient.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Instrument, such as
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 1. The Instrument shall be implemented in direct management in accordance with the Financial Regulation. Grants shall take the form of financing not linked to costs referred to in Article 180(3) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new) (ba) A description of what is meant by lethal autonomous weapons shall be given.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. Member States or associated third countries shall appoint a procurement agent to act on their behalf for the purpose of the common procurement. The procurement agent shall carry out the procurement procedures and conclude the resulting agreements with contractors on behalf of the participating Member States as specified.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 6 6. The participating Member States shall provide to the Commission a notification from the procurement agent on the guarantees provided by a contractor or subcontractor involved in the common procurement that is established in the Union or an associated third country and controlled by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity. The guarantees, general amounts in the procurement act and related provisions in the procurement contract shall be made available to the Commission upon request and to all the institutions responsible for monitoring the budget and safeguarding the financial interests of the EU. The guarantees shall provide assurances that the involvement of the contractor or subcontractor involved in the common procurement does not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States as established in the framework of the CFSP pursuant to Title V of the TEU, or the objectives set out in Article 3.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 9 9. Common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. The work programme shall set out the funding priorities in line with the needs referred to in Article 3 paragraph 2, providing justification for the release of funds.
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