29 Amendments of Siegfried MUREŞAN related to 2016/0275(COD)
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The international community faces an unprecedented refugee and migration crisis which requires solidarity, efficient mobilisation of financial resources and the need to confront and surmount the existing challenges in a concerted manner. All actors need to work together to apply sustained, medium and long-term policies and an efficient use of existing processes and programmes in order to support initiatives which contribute to addressing root causes of migration.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to allow the ELM to respond to potential upcoming challenges and Union priorities, as well as to provide a strategic response addressing root causes of migration, the maximum ceiling for the EIB financing operations under the EU guarantee should be increased to EUR 32 308 470 000 000 by releasing the optional additional amount of EUR 3 000 000 000. Under the general mandate, the amount of EUR 1 400 000 000 should be earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees, transit and host communities in crisis affected areas.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Addressing the root causes of migration and the needs of transit and host communities should be added as a new objective of the mandate.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The EIB should develop and implement a set of indicators in its Results Measurement framework for projects in the public sector and in the private sector directed to refugees and host communities. Therefore, an assessment of the contribution of EIB financing operations addressing root causes of migration and the needs of transit and host communities should be included in the Commission’s annual reporting to the European Parliament and to the Council on EIB financing operations.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Only where it concerns the need to address urgencies and crisis situations that could arise within the mandate period and which are recognised as Union external policy priorities, the ceiling for reallocation between the regions by the EIB in the course of the mandate should be increased from 10 % to 20 %. The private sector mandate of EUR 2 300 000 000 and the amount of EUR 1 400 000 000 dedicated to public sector projects cannot be reallocated because its purpose is to address root causes of migration and the needs of transit and host communities .
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The list of eligible regions and countries and potentially eligible regions and countries should be modified in order to exclude high income countries with high credit rating (Brunei, Iceland, Israel, Singapore, Chile and South Korea). In addition, Iran is toRussia should be removed from the list of eligible regions and countries and Iran should be added to the list of potentially eligible regions and countries.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The maximum ceiling of the EIB financing operations under EU guarantee throughout the period 2014-20 shall not exceed EUR 32 308 470 000 000. Amounts initially earmarked for financing operations but subsequently cancelled shall not count against the ceiling.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(a) a maximum amount of EUR 30 006 170 000 000 under a general mandate, of which an amount of up to EUR 1 400 000 000 is earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugeesaddressing the root causes of migration and the needs of transit and host communities;
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) a maximum amount of EUR 2 300 000 000 under a private sector lending mandate for projects addressing root causes of migration and the needs of transit and host communities.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d (new)
(d) strategic response to addressing root causes of migration. and the needs of transit and host communities;
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
Over the period covered by this dDecision, the EIB should endeavour to sustain the current high level of climate-relevant operations, while the minimum volume of those operationsthe volume of which shall represent at least 25 % of the total EIB financing operations outside the Union, with a view to further increasing this target by 2020.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
(3a) in Article 8, paragraph 6 is replaced by the following: ““6. The Commission and the EIB shall set out in the guarantee agreement referred to in Article 14 a clear and transparent allocation policy allowing the EIB to identify, within its external activity, the operations to be financed under this Decision in order to ensure the most effective use of the EU guarantee. The allocation policy shall be based on the creditworthiness of EIB financing operations as assessed by the EIB, the ceilings as defined in Annex I, the nature of the counterparty, whether a sovereign State or a sub-sovereign entity falling under paragraph 1 of this Article or a private entity, EIB risk absorption capacity and other relevant criteria, including added value of the EU guarantee. The European Parliament and the Council shall be informed on the allocation policy in accordance with Article 14.”“ (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32014D0466)under this Decision including in comparison with EIB’s own risk lending allocation policy outside the Union, in accordance with Article 14.”“ Or. en
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
(3b) in Article 9, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2 is replaced by the following: ““Where appropriatlicable, this appraisal shall include an assessment of how the capacities of the beneficiaries of EIB financing can be reinforced throughout the project cycle with technical assistance. The EIB’s own rules and procedures shall include the necessary provisions on assessment of environmental and social impact of investment projects and of aspects related to human rights and conflict prevention, to ensure that investment projects supported under this Decision are environmentally and socially sustainable. ““ The EIB shall ensure that the available internal practical guidance on application of due diligence ensures respect for human rights, taking into account existing human rights benchmarks provided by the Union, relevant United Nations bodies and human rights organisations, in its project assessments.”“ Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32014D0466)
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
(aa) point (b) is amended as follows “an assessment of the added value, the estimated outputs, outcomes and development impact of EIB financing operations at an aggregated basis, drawing on the EIB’s Results Measurement framework annual report. To that effect, the EIB shall use performance indicators in relation to development, environmental and social aspects, including human right, wherever possible, human right and gender equality aspects, of projects funded, taking into account the relevant indicators under the Paris Declaration of 2005 for Aid Effectiveness. Indicators for environmental aspects of projects shall include criteria for clean technology which are oriented in principle at energy efficiency and technologies for reducing emissions;” . The EIB shall develop indicators for projects providing strategic response addressing root causes of migration;” Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32014D0466)
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(5b) in Article 12 (1), point (a) is replaced by the following: “(a) all EIB financing operations carried out under this Decision, after the project approval stage, in particular indicating whether an investment project is covered by the EU guarantee and how it contributes to the goals of the Union external action, noting in particular its economic, social and environmental impact;”“ (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32014D0466), as well as publish relevant information related to individual projects under this decision, including the Results measurement sheets, taking into account the protection of confidential and commercially sensitive information;” Or. en
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(5a) in Article 13, the following paragraph is added after the first paragraph : The EIB shall swiftly apply the relevant Union legislation and standards regarding tax avoidance and tax havens that are in place or will be adopted in the future. The EIB shall require its clients to comply with these rules accordingly. The EIB shall take proactive measures and perform increased due diligence measures in case of links of EIB projects to jurisdictions raising tax concerns.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 c (new)
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(5c) in Article 13, the following paragraph is added after the second paragraph: Financing operations under this decision shall be in full compliance with the EIB’s uncooperative jurisdictions policy (NCJ policy) which shall be amended as soon as the Union list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions is established.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point B – introductory part
Annex I – point B – introductory part
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point B – Introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point B – Introductory part
B. Neighbourhood and Partnership countries: EUR 18 24 1374 000 000, broken down into the following sub-ceilings:
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point B – point i
Annex I – point B – point i
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point B – point i
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point B – point i
(i) Mediterranean countries: EUR 12 3666 000 000 of which EUR 10 5806 000 000 under the general mandate and EUR 1 860 000 000 under the private sector lending mandate;
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point B – point ii
Annex I – point B – point ii
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point B – point ii
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point B – point ii
(ii) Eastern Europe, Southern Caucasus and Russia: EUR 6 00811 471 000 000;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point B – point ii
Annex I – point B – point ii
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point B – point ii
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point B – point ii
(ii) Eastern Europe, and Southern Caucasus and Russia: EUR 6 008: EUR 11 471 000 000;
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point C – introductory part
Annex I – point C – introductory part
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point C – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point C – introductory part
C. Asia and Latin America: EUR 3 7854 192 000 000, broken down into the following sub-ceilings:
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point C – point i Decision No 466/2014/EU
Annex I – point C – point i Decision No 466/2014/EU
(i) Latin America: EUR 2 543750 000 000;
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point C – point iii
Annex I – point C – point iii
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point C – point iii
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point C – point iii
(iii) Central Asia: EUR 2402 000 000;
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point D – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – point D – paragraph 2 a (new)
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Annex I – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 2 a (new)
EIB governing bodies shall in particular use such possibility of reallocation to allow for a continued focus of the EU guarantee on priority countries with a higher risk profile than those covered under EIB’s Own Risk Facilities. The Commission shall keep the European Parliament and the Council regularly informed of such reallocations including in comparison with EIB’s own risk lending allocation policy outside the Union.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex III – point B – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex III – point B – point 2 – paragraph 1
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Annex III – point B – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex III – point B – point 2 – paragraph 1
Eastern Europe, and Southern Caucasus and Russia
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex III – point B – point 2 – paragraph 4
Annex III – point B – point 2 – paragraph 4
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Annex III – point B – point 2 – paragraph 4
Annex III – point B – point 2 – paragraph 4
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a The EIB may finance projects for the private sector lending mandate before the entry into force of this Decision and the conclusion of an EU Guarantee Agreement between the Commission and the EIB. Such projects may be included within the EU guarantee coverage, subject to confirmation by the Commission of the respect of the terms to be agreed in the EU Guarantee Agreement