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OPINION on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
Amendments (36)
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) RAcknowledging climate change as one of the biggest and most important global and societal challenges, and reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Specific Programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25at least 30 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Specific Programme are expected towill contribute 35at least 50% of the overall financial envelope of the Specific Programme to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Specific Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes so that this objective is effectively achieved in a timely manner.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The Specific Programme should be implemented in a transparent, participatory and strategic multiannual planning process, through the balanced involvement of stakeholders (such as the scientific community, research organisations, bodies with a public service mission at local, regional, national and international level, civil society organisations and the private sector, in particular SMEs) in defining research priorities and the suitable types of action and form of implementation of the Specific Programme.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Reflecting the important contribution that research and innovation should make to address challenges in food, agriculture, rural development and the bioeconomy, and to seize the corresponding research and innovation opportunities in close synergy with Common Agricultural Policy, relevant actions under the Specific Programme will be supported with EUR 10 billion for the cluster 'FoodSustainable Food, Environment and Natural Resources' for the period 2021-2027.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) cluster 'Inclusive and SecureResilient Society', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 2;
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) cluster 'Climate, Energy andRenewable Energy and Zero-Emission Mobility', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 4;
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
(e) cluster Food'Sustainable Food, Environment and Natural Resources', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 5;
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For each mission, a mission board may be established. It shall be composed of around 15 high level individualsshall be appointed by the Commission, following a transparent and open process. It shall be composed of around 15 high level experts representing balanced sectors and interests, including relevant end-users' representatives, and selected in accordance with Article 237 of the Financial Regulation. It shall operate according to the principles of autonomy, transparency and accountability. The mission board shall advise upon the following:
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in Article 110 of Financial Regulation. They shall be prepared following a strategictransparent, participatory and strategic multiannual planning process as described in Annex I to this Decision.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
To ensure meaningful engagement with civil society, a structured dialogue will be established to facilitate civil society input in the strategic planning process as described in Annex I to this Decision.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Work programmes shall contain an estimate of the percentage of the programme's contribution to climate- related research.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
All documents used to prepare work programmes, including draft work programmes, shall be made publicly available on the public register of Commission documents.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) an indication of the amount allocated to each action and, mission and European partnership, and an indicative implementation timetable;
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) for the work programmes related to the different clusters under the pillar "Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness", the amount allocated to projects aiming at addressing global challenges as embedded in the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs;
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) an indication of the amount allocated to climate-related research;
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – subheading 3
Annex I – subheading 3
Transparent, Participatory and Multiannual Strategic Planning
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
The implementation of Horizon Europe's programme-level objectives in an integrated manner will be ensured by transparent, participatory and multiannual Strategic Planning. Such planning will provide the focus on impact for the Programme overall and coherence between its different pillars, as well as synergy with other EU programmes and support to and from other EU policies.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
The Strategic Planning will promotensure strong engagand balanced involvement withof citizens and civil society organisations at all stages of research and innovation, the co-creation of knowledge, effective promotion of gender equality, including the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content, and will ensure and promote the adherence to the highest ethics and integrity standards.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 2 a (new)
The Strategic Planning will identify actions to be taken in order to respect the objective of investing at least 50% of the overall financial envelope of Horizon Europe to climate-related research and innovation.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 8
Annex I – paragraph 8
In the implementation of Horizon Europe, particular attention will be paid to ensuring a balanced and broad approach to research and innovation, which is not only limited to the development of new products processes and services on the basis of scientific and technological knowledge and breakthroughs, but also incorporates the use of existing technologies in novel applications and continuous improvement and non-technological and social innovation. A systemic, cross-disciplinary, cross-sectoral and cross-policy approach to research innovation will ensure that challenges can be tackled while also giving rise to new sustainable competitive businesses and industries, fostering competition, stimulating private investments and preserving the level playing field in the internal market.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – paragraph 3
Research and innovation are key drivers of sustainable growth and industrial competitivenessdevelopment, and they will contribute to finding solutions to today’s problems, to reverse as quickly as possible, the negative and dangerous trend that currently links economic development, the use of natural resources and social issues, and turn it into new business opportunities for the society.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 4
Annex I – part II – paragraph 4
The EU will benefit as user and producer of technologies and industries showcasing how modern industrialised, sustainable, inclusive, open and democratic society and economy can function and develop. The growing economic-environmental-social examples of the sustainable industrial economy of the future will be fostered and boosted, be they for: health and well-being for all; or resilient and inclusive and secure societsocieties; or zero-carbon technologies; or available cleanrenewable energy and zero- emission mobility; or a digitised economy and society; or a transdisciplinary and creative industry; or space marine or land- based solutions; or sustainable food and nutrition solutions; sustainable use of natural resources climate protection and adaptation, all generating wealth in Europe and offering higher quality jobs. Industrial transformation will be crucial.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 2 – introductory part
2. CLUSTER 'INCLUSIVE AND SECURERESILIENT SOCIETY'
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
The EU stands for a unique way of combining economic growthsustainable development with social policies, with high levels of social inclusion, shared values embracing democracy, human rights, gender equality and the richness of diversity. This model is constantly evolving and needs to deal with the challenges from amongst other things, globalisation and technological change. Europe also has to respond to the challenges arising from persistent security threatsrisks and threats. The observed changes in climate are already having wide-ranging impacts on ecosystems, societies, human health and well-being in Europe. Terrorist attacks and radicalisation, as well as cyber- attacks and hybrid threats, also raise major security concerns and put particular strain on societies.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
The EU must promote a model of inclusive and sustainable growthdevelopment while reaping the benefits of technological advancements, enhancing trust in and promoting innovation of democratic governance, combatting inequalities, unemployment, marginalisation, discrimination and radicalisation, guaranteeing human rights, fostering cultural diversity and European cultural heritage and empowering citizens through social innovation. The management of migration and the integration of migrants will also continue to be priority issues. The role of research and innovation in the social sciences and the humanities in responding to these challenges and achieving the EU’s goals is fundamental.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 1
Disasters arise from multiple sources, whether natural or man-made, including those from terrorist attacks, climate- related and other extreme events (including from sea level rises), from forest fires, heat waves, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic events, from water crises, from space weather events, from industrial and transport disasters, from CBRN events, as well as those from resulting cascading risks. The aim is to prevent and reduce the loss of life, harm to health and the environment, economic and material damage from disasters, ensure food security as well as to improve the understanding and reduction of disaster risks and post-disaster lesson learning.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
Manufacturing is a key driver of employment and prosperity in the EU, producing over three quarters of the EU's global exports and providing over a 100 million direct and indirect jobs. The key challenge for EU manufacturing is to become more sustainable and remain competitive at a global level with smarter and more customised products of high added value, produced at much lower energy costs and using more energy- and resource-efficient processes. Creative and cultural inputs will be vital to help generate added value.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 4 – introductory part
4. CLUSTER 'CLIMATE, ENERGY ANDRENEWABLE ENERGY AND ZERO- EMISSION MOBILITY'
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
To meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement the EU will need to transition to lowzero-carbon, resource-efficient and resilient economies and societies. This will be based on profound changes in technology and services, to the ways in which businesses and consumers behave, as well as involving new forms of governance. Limiting the increase of global average temperature to well below 2°C, and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C, requires rapid progress in decarbonising the energy system and substantially reducing greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector17 . It will also need new impetus to accelerate the pace of developing next-generation breakthroughs as well as demonstrating and deploying innovative technologies and solutions, using also the opportunities provided by digital and space technologies. This will be pursued through an integrated approach encompassing decarbonisation, resource efficiency, reduction of air pollution, access to raw materials and circular economy. _________________ 17 Substantial decarbonisation of other sectors is addressed in other areas of the Horizon Europe Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 6
Transport ensures the mobility of people and goods necessary for an integrated European single market, territorial cohesion and an open and inclusive society. At the same time, transport has significant negative effects on human health, congestion, land, air quality and noise, as well as safety resulting in numerous premature deaths and increased socio-economic costs. Therefore, sustainable mobility and transport networks need to become cleazero-emission, safe, smart, secure, silent, reliable and affordable, offering a seamless integrated door-to-door service.
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 10
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 10
Activities under this Cluster contribute in particular to the EU's commitments under the Paris Agreement, the goals of the Energy Union, as well as to those of the Digital Single Market, the Jobs, Growth and Investment agenda, the strengthening of the EU as a global actor, the new EU Industrial Policy Strategy, the Circular Economy, the Raw Materials Initiative, the Security Union and the Urban Agenda, as well as the Common Agricultural Policy of the EU as well as EU legal provisions to reduce noise and air pollution.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.1 – paragraph 1
Effective implementation of the Paris Agreement has to be based on science, requiring continuously updating of our knowledge on the climate-earth system, as well as the mitigation and adaptations options available, allowing for a systemic and comprehensive picture of challenges and opportunities for the EU's economy. On this basis, science-based solutions for a cost-effective transition to a lowzero-carbon, climate-resilient and resource-efficient society will be developed.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
The EU aims to be world leader in affordable, secure and sustainable energy technologies improving its competitiveness in global value chains and its position in growth markets. Diverse climatic, geographical, environmental and socio- economic conditions in the EU as well as the need to ensure energy security and access to raw materials, dictate a broad portfolio of energy solutions, including of non-technical nature. As regards renewable energy technologies, costs need to decrease further, performance must improve, integration into the energy system must be improved and breakthrough technologies need to be developed. As regards fossil fuels, decarbonisingphasing-out their usage will be essential to meet the climate objectives.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – introductory part
4.2.7. CleaZero-emission Transport and Mobility
Amendment 197 #
For the EU to reach its air quality, climate, and energy goals, including a 60% reduction in green-house gas emissionsdecarbonisation of its economy by 2050 as well as noise reduction, will require rethinking the whole mobility system including users, vehicles, fuels and infrastructures. It will also require the deployment of low-emission alternativealternatives to all fossil- based energies and market uptake of zero- emission vehicles/vessels/aircrafts. In addition to the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions, transport contributes significantly to poor air quality and noise in Europe with negative consequences for the health of citizens18 . Building on progress with electrification and the use of fuel cells for cars, buses, trucks and light duty vehicles it is essential to accelerate research and innovation solutions for other sectors such as aviation, maritime and inland navigation and lorries. _________________ 18 Around one-third of EU citizens live in urban areas with concentration levels of pollutants above legal thresholds
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Electrification of all transport modes (e.g. batteries, fuel cells, hybridisation, etc.) including new technologies for vehicle/vessel/aircraft powertrains, fast charging/refuelling, energy harvesting and user-friendly and accessible interfaces with the charging infrastructure, ensuring interoperability and seamless services provision; development and deployment of competitive, safe, high- performing, recyclable and sustainable batteries for low and zero-emission vehicles;
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 5 – introductory part
5. CLUSTER 'FOODSUSTAINABLE FOOD, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES'