Activities of Jean ROATTA related to 2011/0405(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument
Amendments (24)
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) A number of major developments have taken place since the European Neighbourhood Policy was launched and the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument was set up. These include a deepening of the relationship with the partners, the launch of regional initiatives and democratic transition processes in the region, in particular in the countries on the southern shores of the Mediterranean following the events of the Spring of 2011. This triggered a new European Neighbourhood Policy vision set out in 2011 as a result of a comprehensive Strategic Review of the Policy. ItThis policy outlines key objectives for Unionin favour of cooperation with Neighbourhood countries and provides for greater support to partners committed to building democratic societies and undertaking reforand substantial support to partners committed to building a more equitable and democratic society which respects human rights and freedoms, in line with the ‘more for more’ and ‘mutual accountability’ principles.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The scope of this instrument should encourage a differentiated cross-border approach in order to facilitate the effective and swift implementation of the programmes in the countries involved in the European Neighbourhood Policy, to encourage the regional and interregional development of the projects and to promote a decentralized cooperation policy.
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) A number of major developments have taken place since the European Neighbourhood Policy was launched and the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument was set up. These include a deepening of the relationship with the partners, the launch of regional initiatives and democratic transition processes in the region, particularly in the countries on the southern shore of the Mediterranean following the events of spring 2011. This triggered a new European Neighbourhood Policy vision set out in 2011 as a result of a comprehensive Strategic Review of the Policy. ItThis policy outlines key objectives for Unionpromoting cooperation with Neighbourhood countries and provides for greaterand support to partners committed to building more equitable and democratic societies which respect human rights and fundertaking reforamental freedoms, in line with the ‘more for more’ and ‘mutual accountability’ principles.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The scope of this Instrument should promote a cross-border and differentiated approach in order to facilitate swift and effective implementation of the programmes in the countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy, so as to encourage the regional and inter-regional development of projects and foster a policy of decentralised cooperation.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) promote, develop and consolidate the values of freedom, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the principles of equality, the rule of law and good governance on which the Union is founded, through dialogue and cooperation with third countries;
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) promote the development of renewable energy (wind, hydro-electric, solar and photovoltaic) and combat global warming in order to achieve the objectives of the EU 2020 Strategy in terms of the development of interconnections and energy networks, such as the effective implementation of the Mediterranean Solar Plan or the DESERTEC programme;
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The partnership and cooperation agreements, the association agreements and other existing or future agreements that establish a relationship with partner countries, corresponding Communications, Council conclusions and European Parliament Resolutions, Resolutions of the European Parliament, the Euro- Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly and the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly, as well as relevant conclusions of ministerial meetings with the partner countries shall constitute the overall policy framework for programming and implementing Union support under this Regulation.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Support provided under the European Neighbourhood Instrument to developing neighbouring countries should be separated from the aid provided to those countries under the financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI); there should be separated scheduling of the various financial instruments provided for under the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2014-2020.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Support provided under the European Neighbourhood Instrument to neighbouring developing countries and partner countries should be separate from the aid provided to those countries under the financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI). There should be separated scheduling of the various financial instruments provided for under the new multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2014-2020.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) promoting the development of renewable forms of energy (wind, water, solar and photovoltaic power) and combating climate change, and hence attaining the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy as regards the development of energy interconnections and networks, such as the practical implementation of the Mediterranean Solar Plan and the DESERTEC Programme;
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) ensuring the economic competitiveness of the Union and its partner countries by incorporating projects and procedures that best respond to the needs of SMEs, thereby making it easier for SMEs to participate on the EU internal market;
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
(ec) coordinating European support for SMEs and encouraging the creation of joint enterprises between SMEs in the partner countries and those in the Union; promoting the development of SME projects and investments in the partner countries, and hence mobilising the resources needed to promote transnational cooperation;
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) using the EU’s research and development policies, such as the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013)(FPRD) and the future Eighth FPRD, as a key means of cooperation and incorporating the partner countries into the European research area, in the interests of economic competitiveness; approaching these framework programmes as constituting a vital contribution to economic growth, job creation and innovation.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, the Member States and the European Investment Bank (EIB) shall ensure coherence between support provided under this Regulation and other support and financial instruments, such as the financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI), provided by the Union, the Member States and the European Investment BankIB.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Union shall, in liaison with the Member States, take the necessary steps to ensure proper long-term coordination and cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations and entities, including European financial institutions, international financial institutions, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, private and political foundations and non- European Union donors.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, the Member States and the European Investment Bank (EIB) shall ensure coherence between support provided under this Regulation, as well as under other financial instruments provided for in the 2014-2020 MFF, such as the financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI), and other support provided by the Union, the Member States and the European Investment Bank.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) ensuring the economic competitiveness of the European Union and its partner countries by including projects and procedures that best suit SMEs, thereby helping them integrate better into the European Union’s internal market.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) coordinating EU support for SMEs, and promoting the creation of businesses between SMEs in partner countries and in the Union; encouraging development of SME projects and investments in partner countries, thereby releasing the resources needed to promote transnational cooperation.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The scope of this instrument should encourage a differentiated and integrated cross-border approach in order to facilitate effective and swift implementation of the programmes in the European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries, to encourage regional and interregional development, to promote a decentralised cooperation policy and to ensure economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Support provided under the European Neighbourhood Instrument to developing partner countries should be separated from the aid provided to those countries under the financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI). The various financial instruments need to be coordinated as effectively as possible within the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework and a greater degree of complementarity needs to be achieved between bilateral and multilateral funding.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) promoting the development of renewable energy sources (wind, hydraulic, solar, photovoltaic) and energy networks – with particular reference to actual implementation of the Mediterranean Solar Plan and the Desertec programme – and of sustainable resource use practices; encouraging industrial cooperation in this area ;
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) helping to make SMEs/SMIs more competitive, in particular by supporting business creation and networking, facilitating SME/SMI project development and investment in partner countries and bringing the necessary resources to bear to promote transnational business cooperation;
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
(ec) treating EU research and development policy tools – in particular the seventh FPRD and its successor, the eighth FPRD – as key cooperation tools, and incorporating the EU’s partner countries into the European research area, in order to boost competitiveness, economic growth, job creation and innovation;
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, the Member States and the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) shall ensure coherence between support provided under this Regulation and other support, in particular the financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI), provided by the Union, the Member States and, the European Investment Bank. and the EBRD.