73 Amendments of Carlos ZORRINHO related to 2018/0228(COD)
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Programme should aim at supporfighting climate change, by decarbonizing the transport and energy sector, supporting environmentally and socially sustainable projects and, where appropriate, by climate change mitigation and adaptation actions. In particular, the contribution of the Programme to achieving the goals and objectives of the Paris Agreement to keep the global average temperature rise well below 2°C with the aim to stay below 1.5°C, as well as the proposed 2030 climate and energy targets and long-term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 2530% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 60% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives, based inter alia on the following Rio markers: i) 100% for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure, alternative fuels, clean urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, energy efficiency, smart grids, CO2 transportation and renewable energy; ii) 40% for inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased use ofa measurable transition away from fossil fuels through for example renewable hydrogen or bio-methane. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. In order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project's economic evaluation, projects supported by the Programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the Commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union where relevant. __________________ 18 COM(2018) 321, page 13
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Aside from setting the overall target of 30% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives, it is at least as important to make sure not a single action or project supported by the EU budget undermines or goes against our commitments to tackle climate change, the implementation of the Paris Agreement, the achievement of a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy by 2050 and the pathway to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuelsfilling the gaps in alternative fuels infrastructure throughout the European Union as there is a strong need to increase the uptake of alternative fuels and create a stable environment for investment.. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuel, remote sensing for monitoring transport emissions, or renewable fuels leading to significant greenhouse gas reductions. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The TEN-T guidelines require, with regard to new technologies and innovation, that the TEN-T enables the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the use of alternative fuels. Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the Union in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental impact of transport and requires Member States to ensure that recharging or refuelling points accessible to the public are made available by 31 December 2025. As outlined in the Commission proposals22 of November 2017, a comprehensive set of measures to promote low-emission mobility is necessary including financial support where the market conditions do not provide a sufficient incentive. Furthermore, the current system of National Framework Plans (NFPs) could be improved by more efficient instruments including concrete, binding and enforceable targets. __________________ 21 Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1). 22 Commission Communication "Delivering on low-emission mobility A European Union that protects the planet, empowers its consumers and defends its industry and workers" – COM(2017) 675
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The TEN-T guidelines require, with regard to new technologies and innovation, that the TEN-T enables the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the use of alternative fuelrenewable fuels which lead to significant greenhouse gas reductions. Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the Union in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental and climate impact of transport and requires Member States to ensure that recharging or refuelling points accessible to the public are made available by 31 December 2025. As outlined in the Commission proposals22 of November 2017, a comprehensive set of measures to promote low-emission mobility is necessary including financial support where the market conditions do not provide a sufficient incentive. __________________ 21 Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1). 22 Commission Communication "Delivering on low-emission mobility A European Union that protects the planet, empowers its consumers and defends its industry and workers" – COM(2017) 675
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network, a Cohesion Fund allocation should be transferred to the Programme to finance transport projects in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund. In an initial phase and within a limit of 70% of the transferred envelope, the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund. The remaining 30% of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund with priority to cross- border links and missing links. The Commission should support Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects, in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned.
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 identifies the trans-European energy infrastructure priorities which need to be implementhave been established in order to meet the Union's energy and climate policy objectives, identifies projects of common interest necessary to implement those priorities, and lays down measures in the field of the granting of permits, public involvement and regulation to speed up and/or facilitate the implementation of those projects, including criteria for the eligibility of such projects for Union financial assistance. The list of projects of common interest, eligibility criteria and TEN-E guidelines should be revised before the end of 2021 to take fully into account the goals and objectives of the Paris Agreement as well as the Union’s climate and energy targets for 2030 and beyond; to facilitate an enhanced dialogue between the European Parliament , the Council and the Commission on the lists of projects of common interest; and to unlock bottlenecks for increased investments for electricity and smart grid projects. __________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 (OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39).
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Directive [Energy Efficiency Directive] highlights energy efficiency as the first priority for decarbonising the EU energy system and calls for well-designed and effective Union financial instruments to support energy efficiency measures. Investments to enhance energy efficiency should therefore also be eligible for CEF funding, where they fulfil other criteria laid down in this regulation.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) While completion of network infrastructure remains the priority to achieve the development of renewable energy, integrating cross-border cooperation on renewable energy and developing a smart and efficient energy system including storage and demand response solutions that help balance the grid, reflects the approach adopted under the Clean Energy for all Europeans initiative with a collective responsibility to reach an ambitious target for renewable energy in 2030 and the changed policy context with ambitious long-term decarbonisation objectives.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Schools, universities, libraries, local, regional or national administrations, main providers of public services, hospitals and medical centres, transport hubs and digitally intensive enterprises are entities and places that can influence important socio-economic developments in the area where they are located. Such socio- economic drivers need to be at the cutting edge of Gigabit connectivity in order to provide access to the best services and applications for European citizens, business and local communities. The Programme should support access to Gigabit connectivity and advanced 5G mobile connectivity for these socio- economic drivers with a view to maximising their positive spill-over effects on the wider economy and society, including by generating wider demand for connectivity and services.
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In addition, building on the successwide acceptance of the WiFi4EU initiative, the Programme should continue to support the provision of free, high quality, local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life, including entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services as well as outdoor spaces accessible to the general public, in order to promote the Union's digital vision in local communities.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The deployment of backbone electronic communications networks, including withe use of submarine cables to connecting European territoriescountries or the European Union to third countries on other continents or connecting European islands or overseas territories to the mainland, is needed in order to provide necessary redundancy for such vital infrastructure, and to increase the capacity and resilience of the Union's digital networks. However, such projects are often commercially non-viable without public support.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Actions contributing to projects of common interest in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure shall deploy the technology best suited for the specific projectbest available and suitable technology, while proposing the best balance between state-of-the-art technologies in terms of data flow capacity, transmission security, network resilience and cost efficiency, and should be prioritised by way of work programmes taking into account criteria set out in this Regulation. Deployments of very high capacity networks can include passive infrastructure, in view of maximising socio-economic as well as environmental benefits. Finally, when prioritising actions, the potential positive spill-overs in terms of connectivity shall be taken into account, for example when a project deployed can improve the business case for future deployments leading to further coverage of territories and population in areas which have remained uncovered so far.
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The prolicy objectives of this Programme aimed at reaching a zero-emission infrastructure will be also addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window(s) [...] of the InvestEU Fund. The Programme's actions should be used to address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value.
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to favour an integrated development of the innovation cycle, it is necessary to ensure complementarity between the innovative solutions developed in the context of the Union Research and Innovation framework programmes and the innovative solutions deployed with support from the Connecting Europe Facility. For this purpose, synergies with Horizon Europe, which are consistent with the commitments under the Paris Agreement, will ensure that: (a) research and innovation needs in the areas of transport, energy and in the digital sector within the EU are identified and established during Horizon Europe’s strategic planning process; (b) the Connecting Europe Facility supports large- scale roll-out and deployment of innovative technologies and solutions in the fields of transport, energy and digital infrastructure, and in synergies between those fields, in particular those resulting from Horizon Europe; (c) the exchange of information and data between Horizon Europe and the Connecting Europe Facility will be facilitated, for example by highlighting technologies from Horizon Europe with a high market readiness that could be further deployed through the Connecting Europe Facility.
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) “digital connectivity infrastructure” means very high capacity networks, 5G systems, very high quality local wireless connectivity, backbone networks, and submarine cables that are essential to assure connectivity, as well as operational digital platforms directly associated with transport and energy infrastructure;
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop, decarbonise and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into account and energy efficiency, in full consistency of the long- term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
Amendment 409 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into accountin order to help achieve the long-term decarbonisation commitments and contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth, with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
(ia) to contribute to the comprehensive Union-wide deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013,where the industry, notably manufacturers, suppliers, energy and fuel producers contribute 90 % of the overall investment.
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) In the energy sector, to contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy by the development of projects of common interest relating to further integration of the internal energy market, interoperability of networks across borders and sectors, facilitating decarbonisation and ensuring security of supply, and toensuring security of supply by increasing the EU’s energy independence, facilitateing cross- border cooperation in the area of renewable energy and to stimulate energy efficiency;
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) In the digital sector, to contribute to the deployment of very high capacity digital networks and 5G systems, to the increased resilience and capacity of digital backbone networks on EU territories, with special attention to the interconnection among European islands and overseas territories to the mainland, by linking them to neighbouring territories, as well to the digitalisation of transport and energy networks.
Amendment 541 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8,650,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(b), out of which up to 1at least 20% for the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy
Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8,650,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(b), out of which up to 105% for the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy
Amendment 559 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Amendment 581 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [point (a) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Where possible those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 620 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Studies aiming at the development and identification of cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency shall be eligible for funding under this Regulation.
Amendment 639 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) actions contributing to access to very high capacity networks capable of providing Gigabit and 5G connectivity for socio- economic drivers shall be prioritised taking into account the function of the socio- economic drivers, the relevance of the digital services and applications enabled by providing the underlying connectivity, and the potential socio- economic benefits to citizens, business and local communities, including the potential positive spill-overs in terms of connectivity, in accordance with Part V of the Annex;
Amendment 642 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) with regard to actions contributing to the deployment of 5G systems, priority shall be given to implementation of 5G pilot projects and deployment of 5G corridors along major terrestrial transport paths, including the trans-European transport networks. The extent to which the action contributes to ensuring coverage along major transport paths enabling the uninterrupted provision of synergy digital services, while maximising potential positive spill-overs for territories and population in the vicinity of the project deployment area shall also be taken into account. An indicative list of projects that could benefit from support is included in Part V of the Annex;
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) projects aiming at the deployment of cross-border backbone networks linking the Union to third countries and reinforcing links within the Union territory, including with submarine cables,through the use of submarine cables within the Union and linking the Union to third countries, not only to reinforce interconnections to the Union but also to allow it to have capacity to offer transit between third continents, paying special attention to the interconnection of islands and overseas territories to mainland, as shall be prioritised according to the extent to which they significantly contribute to increasing the quality of service to be offered, resilience and capacity of electronic communications networks in Union territory and beyond the Union;
Amendment 651 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) the extent to which the deployed technology is the best suitedavailable and suitable for the specific project, while proposing the best balance between state- of-the-art technologies in terms of data flow capacity, transmission security, network resilience and cost efficiency.
Amendment 686 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i i
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i i
(ii) actions implementinghaving a significant cross- border impact links of the comprehensive network in accordance with Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, notably the sections listed in Part III of the Annex to this Regulation;
Amendment 694 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in outermost regions in accordance with Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, including actions relating with connections within a outermost region and to the relevant urban nodes, maritime ports, inland ports and rail-road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 715 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) actions supporting telematic applications systems, including for safety and emissions control purposes, in accordance with Articles 31 (Telematic applications), 33 (New technologies and innovation), 34 (Safe and secure infrastructure) and 36 (Environmental protection) of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 752 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ix a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ix a (new)
(ixa) actions improving the accessibilities of the outmost regions;
Amendment 784 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new)
(-a) Actions relating to the decarbonisation of the economy:
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) actions related to energy infrastructure projects contributing to improving energy efficiency where these projects have an influence on cross- border energy flows, inter alia through demand response and smart grids.
Amendment 790 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) Actions relating to energy efficiency or demand side response;
Amendment 791 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
(ab) actions supporting smart grid projects, where such projects integrate electricity generation, distribution or consumption using real time system management and influencing cross- border energy flows;
Amendment 792 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a c (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a c (new)
(ac) actions improving cross-border electricity interconnection across member States to achieve the 15% interconnection target by 2030 as defined in the Regulation (EU) 375/2016;
Amendment 799 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) actions supporting Gigabit and 5G connectivity of socio-economic drivers;
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) actions implementing 5G pilot projects and uninterrupted coverage with 5G systems of all major terrestrial transport paths, including the trans-European transport networks;
Amendment 801 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) actions supporting deployment of backbone networks including with submarine cables, within and across Member States and between the Union and third countries in order to assure territorial cohesion within the Union and also the interconnection of Europe to other Continents;
Amendment 804 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) actions supporting access of European households to very high capacity networks and implementing the EU strategic connectivity targets;
Amendment 821 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Actions that contribute to the comprehensive Union-wide deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, where the industry, notably manufacturers, suppliers, energy and fuel producers contribute 90 % of the overall investment.
Amendment 829 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Legal entities established in a third country which is not associated to the Programme are exceptionally eligible to receive support under the Programme where this is indispensable for the achievement of the objectives of a given project of common interest or of a cross- border project in the field of renewable energy and also in the field of backbone digital networks including through the use of submarine cables.
Amendment 845 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) economic, social, climate and environmental impact (benefits and costs);
Amendment 858 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) development of telecom industries;
Amendment 860 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) intra Union territories cohesion;
Amendment 862 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) cross-border dimension or accessibility to the outmost regions;
Amendment 867 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Efficiency first principle
Amendment 878 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) need to overcome financial obstacles such as insufficient commercial viability, high upfront costs or the lack of market finance;
Amendment 880 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) cConsistency witribution to the Union and national energy and climate plans., the EU decarbonisation objectives and commitments under the Paris agreement;
Amendment 882 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) consistency withtribution to the achievement of Union and national energy and climate plans.
Amendment 884 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) Contribution to lowering the EU's greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 887 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) the potential CO2 reduction achieved by the project
Amendment 961 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) The co-financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 75 % for actions in line with the EU's commitments under the Paris Agreement and contributing to the development of projects of common interest which, based on the evidence referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, provide a high degree of regional or Union-wide security of supply, strengthen the solidarity of the Union or comprise highly innovative solutions.
Amendment 962 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) The co-financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 75 % for actions contributing to the development of projects of common interest which have a significant impact on reducing CO2 emissions or, based on the evidence referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, provide a high degree of regional or Union-wide security of supply, strengthen the solidarity of the Union or comprise highly innovative solutions.
Amendment 966 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. For works in the digital sector, the following maximum co-financing rates shall apply: for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in Article 3 (2) (c), the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 30% of the total eligible cost. The co-financing rates may be increased up to 50% for actions with a strong cross-border dimension, such as uninterrupted coverage with 5G systems along major transport paths or deployment of backbone networks between Member States and between the Union and third countries, and up to 75% for actions implementing the Gigabit and 5G connectivity of socio-economic drivers. Actions in the field of providing local wireless connectivity in local communities shall be funded by Union financial assistance covering up to 100 % of the eligible costs, without prejudice to the principle of co- financing.
Amendment 998 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the action has not started within onetwo years following the starting date indicated in the grant agreement;
Amendment 1032 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Evaluations shall be carried out in a timely manner but at least every two years to feed into the decision- making process.
Amendment 1072 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – table – Digital – Specific Objectives and Indicators
Annex I – part I – table – Digital – Specific Objectives and Indicators
Amendment 1116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Atlantic”
Annex I – part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Atlantic”
Core network corridor "Atlantic" Alignment Gijón – León – Valladolid A Coruña – Vigo – Orense – León– Zaragoza – Pamplona/Logroño – Bilbao Tenerife/Gran Canaria – Huelva/Sanlúcar de Barrameda – Sevilla – Córdoba Algeciras – Bobadilla – Madrid Sines/Lisboa – Madrid – Valladolid Sines – Ermidas Lisboa – Aveiro – Leixões/Porto – Douro river Porto – Vigo Aveiro – Valladolid – Vitoria-Gasteiz – Bergara – Bilbao/Bordeaux – Tours – Paris – Le Havre/Metz – Mannheim/Strasbourg Saint Nazaire – Nantes – Tours Pre- Cross- Evora – Merida Rail identified border sections Vitoria-Gasteiz – San Sebastián – Bayonne – Bordeaux Aveiro – Salamanca Douro river (Via Navegável do Douro) Inland waterways
Amendment 1179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part IV – point 1 – paragraph 1
Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy shall promote the cross- border cooperation between Member States in the field of planning, development and cost-effective exploitation of renewable energy sources with the aim of contributing to the Union´s long term decarbonisation targets.
Amendment 1182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – part IV – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) it shall provide cost savings in the deployment of renewables and/or benefits for system integration, security of supply or innovation in comparison to a similar project implemented by one of the participating Member States alone or to a planned alternative cross-border energy project;
Amendment 1187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) effects on local nature and environment
Amendment 1193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 1 – heading
Annex I – part V – point 1 – heading
1. Gigabit and 5G connectivity to socio- economic drivers
Amendment 1195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Gigabit Connectivity for education and research centres, in the context of the efforts to facilitate the use of inter alia high-speed computing, cloud applications and big data, close digital divides and to innovate in education systems, to improve learning outcomes, enhance equity and improve efficiency.49 _________________ 49 See also COM(2018) 22 final - Commission Communication on the Digital Education Action Plan
Amendment 1196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
– 5G or very-high capacity wireless broadband connectivity for education and research centres, hospitals and medical centres in the context of the efforts to bring uninterrupted 5G wireless broadband coverage to all urban centres by 2025.
Amendment 1206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 3 – heading
Annex I – part V – point 3 – heading
3. Indicative list of 5G corridors and cross-border connections eligible for funding
Amendment 1209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – table – Core network “Atlantic”
Annex I – part V – table – Core network “Atlantic”
Core network corridor and cross-border "Atlantic" Cross-border sections for CAM Porto-Vigo and Merida-Evora Azores and Madeira Islands - Lisbon - Paris - experimentation Amsterdam - Frankfurt Aveiro - Salamanca More extensive section for larger scale Metz – Paris - Bordeaux – Bilbao – Vigo – deployment of CAM Porto – Lisbon -Bilbao – Madrid – Lisbon
Amendment 1210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – table – Core network “Mediterranean”
Annex I – part V – table – Core network “Mediterranean”
Core network corridor and cross-border "Mediterranean" Cross-border sections for CAM - experimentatioSubmarine cable networks Lisbon – experimentation Marseille – Milan More extensive section for larger scale Budapest – Zagreb – Ljubljana / Rijeka / deployment of CAM Split