35 Amendments of Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER related to 2018/0225(COD)
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) fostering open science and ensuring visibility to the public and open access to results;
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) supporting the implementation of UnionMember States’ policy priorities;
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) Pillar I ‘Open ScienceScientific Cooperation’ with the following components:
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
(3) Pillar III ‘Open Innovation’ with the following components:
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Commissionuncil shall establish a European Research Council (“ERC”), for implementing the actions under Pillar I ‘Open Science’ which relate to the ERC. The ERC shall succeed the ERC set up by Decision C(2013) 1895 .7. _________________ 7 OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 23
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The President shall be appointed by the Commissionuncil following a transparent recruitment process involving an independent dedicated search committee, for a term of office limited to four years, renewable once. The recruitment process and the candidate selected shall have the approval of the Scientific Council.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. The activities of the ERC shall support research carried out across all fields by individual and transnational teams in competitionworking together at the European level.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commissionuncil shall ensure that the dedicated implementation structure follows strictly, efficiently and with the necessary flexibility the objectives and requirements of the ERC alone.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commissionuncil shall establish a European Innovation Council (EIC) for implementing actions under Pillar III ‘Open Innovation’ which relate to the EIC. The EIC shall operate according to the following principles: focus on breakthrough and disruptive innovation, autonomy, ability to take risk, efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Commissionuncil shall ensure that the implementation of the EIC is:
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. For the purpose of managing EIC blended finance, the Commissionuncil shall make use of indirect management, or where this is not possible, may establish a special purpose vehicle. The Commissionuncil shall seek to ensure the participation of other public and private investors. Where this is not possible at the initial set up, the special purpose vehicle will be structured in such a way that it can attract other public or private investors in order to increase the leverage effect of the Union contribution.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The EIC Board shall advise the Commissionuncil upon:
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the overall strategy for the EIC component under Pillar III ‘Open Innovation’;
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The EIC Board may upon request address recommendations to the Commissionuncil on:
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) identify in cooperation with relevant Commission services possible regulatory barriers faced by entrepreneurs, in particular those awarded support under the EIC component;
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The members of the EIC Board shall be appointed by the Commissionuncil, following an open call for nominations or for expression of interests or both, whichever the Commission will find more appropriate,, and taking into account the need for balance in expertise, gender, age and geographical distribution.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The EIC Board shall have a President who shall be appointed by the Commissionuncil following a transparent recruitment process. The President shall be a high profile public figure linked to the innovation world.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. A code of conduct addressing, inter alia, the avoidance of conflict of interests shall be established by the Commissionuncil. Members of the EIC Board are expected to accept the code of conduct upon assuming office.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commissionuncil shall adopt separate work programmes, by means of implementing acts, for the implementation of actions under the following components, as set out in Article 3(1) of this Decision :
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 12
Article 12
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 5
Annex I – paragraph 5
The Strategic Planning will help to develop and realise the implementation of policy for the relevant areas covered, at EU level as well as complementing policy and policy approaches in the Member States. EUMember States’ policy priorities will be taken into consideration during the Strategic Planning process to increase the contribution of research and innovation to the realisation of policy. It will also take into account foresight activities, studies and other scientific evidence and take account of relevant existing initiatives at EUboth European and national level.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 9
Annex I – paragraph 9
In the ‘Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness’ and the ‘Open Innovation’ Pillars, research and innovation will be complemented with activities which operate close to the end- users and the market, such as demonstration, piloting or proof-of- concept, excluding however commercialisation activities going beyond the research and innovation phase. This will also include support to demand-side activities that help accelerate the deployment and diffusion of a broad range of innovations. Emphasis will be put on non-prescriptive calls for proposals.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 13
Annex I – paragraph 13
While the European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s (EIT) focus on innovation ecosystems makes it naturally fit within the Open Innovation pillar of Horizon Europe, the planning of the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) will be aligned through the Strategic Planning process with the Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 14
Annex I – paragraph 14
Horizon Europe will provide dedicated support for open access to scientific publications, such access being classified according to their strategic importance, to knowledge repositories and other data sources. Dissemination and knowledge diffusion actions will be supported, also from cooperation with other EU programmes, including clustering and packaging results and data in languages and formats for target audiences and networks for citizens, industry, public administrations, academia, civil society organisations, and policy makers. For this purpose, Horizon Europe may make use of advanced technologies and intelligence tools. Member States shall retain the power to restrict access to such data for certain users, on the basis of their strategic importance, in order to protect their nation’s fundamental economic, security, military and political interests.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 16
Annex I – paragraph 16
The Commissionuncil will also implement information and communication activities relating to Horizon Europe, to promote the fact that results were obtained with the support of EU funding. They will also seek to raise public awareness on the importance of research and innovation and the broader impact and relevance of EU funded research and innovation, by means of e.g. publications, media relations, events, knowledge repositories, databases, multi-channel platforms, websites or a targeted use of social media. Horizon Europe will also provide support to the beneficiaries to communicate their work and its impact to society at large.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 17
Annex I – paragraph 17
The CommissionMember States will establish comprehensive measures for exploitation of Horizon Europe results and the knowledge produced, depending on their national interests. This will accelerate exploitation towards market uptake and boost the impact of the Programme.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 18
Annex I – paragraph 18
The Commissionuncil will systematically identify and record the results of the research and innovation activities under the Programme and transfer or disseminate these results and knowledge produced in a non-discriminatordifferentiated fashion - respecting the classifications established by the Member State in which the research and innovation activity fwashion carried out - to industry and enterprises of all sizes, public administrations, academia, civil society organisations and policy-makers, in order to maximise the European added value of the Programme. Member States may harmonise their classification of research results according to their strategic importance by means of an intergovernmental agreement.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 19
Annex I – paragraph 19
Greater impact will be obtained through aligning actions with other nations and regions of the world within an international cooperation effort of unprecedented scale. Based on mutual benefit, partners from across the world will be invited to join EU efforts as an integral part of initiatives in support of EU action for sustainability, reinforced research and innovation excellence, and competitiveness. This cooperation must respect the fundamental interests of the Member States and protect their economic security, in particular by restricting third country access to strategic data.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 20
Annex I – paragraph 20
International joint action will ensure effective tackling of global societal challenges and Sustainable Development Goals, access to the world’s best talents, expertise and resources, and enhanced supply and demand of innovative solutions. This action must be taken in full awareness of the economic war conducted against Europe by external powers, in particular the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 22
Annex I – paragraph 22
The Commission or funding body will ensure the impartiality of the process, and avoid conflicts of interest in line with Article 61 of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 23
Annex I – paragraph 23
Exceptionally, when justified by the requirement to appoint the best available experts and/or by the limited size of the pool of qualified experts, independent experts assisting or being members of the evaluation committee may evaluate specific proposals for which they declare a potential interest. In this case, the Commission or funding body shall take all necessary remedial measures to ensure the integrity of the evaluation process. The evaluation process will be managed accordingly, including a stage involving an interaction between diverse experts. The evaluation committee will take into account the particular circumstances when identifying proposals for funding.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – title
Annex I – part I – title
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – paragraph 2
Annex I – part I – paragraph 2
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.5
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.5