38 Amendments of Fabio Massimo CASTALDO related to 2018/0243(COD)
Amendment 398 #
(1) The general objective of the Programme "Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument" (the ‘Instrument’) should be to promote sustainable development, contribute to the eradication of poverty, fight inequality in all its forms, and to uphold and promote the Union’s values and interests worldwide in order to pursue the objectives and principles of the Union’s external action, as laid down in Article 3(5), Articles 8 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union.
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the policy framework for EU development cooperation as laid down in the Lisbon Treaty, the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, and the Paris Climate Agreement. It should also be guided by the five priorities established in the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (the 'Global Strategy')59 , presented on 19 June 2016, which represents the Union's vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others, to advance its values and interests. The Union should enhance partnerships, promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern. Its action should support the Union’s interests and values in all its aspects, including contributing to the eradication of poverty, fighting inequality in all its forms, in particular gender inequalities preserving peace, preventing conflicts, strengthening international security, fighting root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement and assisting populations, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters, supporting a fair, human rights compliant and gender-just trade policy, economic diplomacy and economic cooperation, promoting digital solutions and technologies, and fostering the international dimension of Union’s policies. In promoting its interests, the Union should comply with, and promote, the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards, for the rule of law, for international law and for human rights. _________________ 59 "Shared Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe. A global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy", June 2016.
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The new European Consensus on Development ('the Consensus')60 , signed on 7 June 2017, provides the framework for a common approach to development cooperation by the Union and its Member States to implement the 2030 Agenda and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. Eradicating poverty, tackling discrimination and inequalities, leaving no one behind, protecting the environment, fighting climate change and strengthening resilience are at the heart of development cooperation policy. _________________ 60 "The New European Consensus on Development 'Our World, our Dignity, Our Future'", Joint statement by the Council and the Representatives of the governments of the Member States meeting within the Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission, 8 June 2017.
Amendment 450 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Children and youth are essential agents of change and contributors to the realisation of Agenda 2030, as recognised in the European Consensus on Development and Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union. The Union's external action under this regulation should give particular attention to their needs and empowerment and should contribute to the realisation of their potential as key agents of change by investing in human development and social inclusion.
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) This Regulation should reflect the need to focus on strategic priorities, both geographically – the European Neighbourhood and Africa, as well as countries that are fragile and most in need, but also thematically – democracy, human rights, rule of law, good governance, security, migration, climate change and human rights.
Amendment 503 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Civil society organisations should embrace a wide range of actors with different roles and mandates which includes all non-State, not-for-profit structures, non-partisan and non-violent, through which people organise to pursue shared objectives and ideals, whether political, cultural, social or economic. Operating from the local to the national, regional and international levels, they comprise urban and rural, formal and informal organisations. In line with the Consensus for Development this Regulation should deepen partnerships with civil society organisations in support of sustainable development, promoting an operating space and enabling environments for civil society organisations to allow them to play their multiple roles as promoters of democracy, the rule of law, social justice and human rights, defenders of rights holders, independent advocates monitoring and holding authorities to account, implementers and agents of change including through development education and awareness raising. This Regulation should promote civil society space and enhance support for, and build the capacity of civil society organisations, in order to strengthen their voice in the development process and to advance political, social, environmental and economic progress.
Amendment 514 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change, protecting the environment and fighting nature loss, in line with the Union commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to mainstream climate and environmental action in the Union policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 235 % of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute 235% of its overall financial envelope to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the implementation of this Regulation, and the overall contribution from this Regulation should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 602 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) to pursue development cooperation with partner countries to achieve sustainable development, eradicating poverty and combating inequalities as underlined in the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030,
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. At least 20% of the Official Development Assistance funded under this Regulation, across all programmes, geographic and thematic, annually and over the duration of its actions shall be ring-fenced for social inclusion and human development, in order to support and strengthen the provision of basic social services, such as health - including nutrition, education and social protection, particularly to the most marginalised including women and children.
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
– Human Rights and Democracy at least EUR 1 500 million,
Amendment 737 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. In accordance with Article 41(2) of the Treaty on European Union, Union funding under this Regulation shall not be used to finance the procurement of arms or ammunition, or operations having military or defence implications. Any equipment supplied under this Regulation shall be subject to strict transfer controls as set out in the EU Common Position on Arms Exports. In accordance with the EU Regulation on Products used for Capital Punishment and Torture, this Regulation shall not be used to finance the provision of any type of equipment that can be used for torture, mistreatment or other human rights violations.
Amendment 758 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) where a consensus exists between the partner country concerned and the Union that military actors are key for preserving, establishing or re-establishing the conditions essential for sustainable development, and that those military actors are not implicated in human rights violations or pose a threat to the functioning of State institutions, including in crises and fragile or destabilised contexts and situations.
Amendment 760 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(b a) where rigorous conflict analysis is regularly undertaken and risk management systems put in place to ensure that assistance does not exacerbate conflict dynamics and aligns with broader EU efforts to promote and sustain peace and stability at the local, national and regional levels.
Amendment 762 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b b (new)
(b b) where binding and jointly defined roadmaps have been established to improve the institutional and operational compliance of military beneficiaries of assistance with transparency and human rights standards regarding the treatment of all groups and individuals under their jurisdiction.
Amendment 768 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
6. When designing and implementing measures pursuant to this Article, the Commission shall promote ownership by the partner country. It shall also develop the necessary elements and the good practices required to ensure sustainability and accountability in the medium and long term and, it shall promote the rule of law and established international law principles, it shall ensure that actions aimed at reforming military forces contribute to making them more transparent, accountable and respectful of the human rights of those coming under their jurisdiction. For measures aimed at providing partner military forces with equipment, it shall clarify the type of equipment to be provided in the context of each measure. The Commission shall also clarify how it will ensure that this equipment will only be used by its intended recipients and the actions to be taken otherwise.
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 7
Article 9 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall establish appropriateundertake rigorous and systematic ex ante conflict analysis and shall establish risk assessment, monitoring and evaluation procedures for measures pursuant to this Article. Monitoring and evaluation processes shall draw extensively on analyses and testimonies from civil society.
Amendment 788 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) a dialogue between the Union, the Member States and the partner countries concerned, including national and local authorities, involving civil society, national and local parliaments and other stakeholders, with regular and meaningful consultations.
Amendment 794 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) without prejudice to paragraph 4, actions shall be based, to the extent possible, on a on an inclusive dialogue between the Union, the Member States and the partner countries concerned, including national and local authorities, involving civil society, national and local parliaments, communities and other stakeholders, in order to enhance ownership of the process and to encourage support for national and regional strategies;
Amendment 804 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the partners’ commitments and performance, established on the basis of criteria such as political reform, good governance, respect of human rights, rule of law and economic and social development;
Amendment 819 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Where partner countries or regions are directly involved in, or affected by, a crisis, post-crisis or situation of fragility, special emphasis shall be placed on stepping up coordination amongst all relevant actors to help the prevention of violence and the transition from an emergency situation to the development phase. and to ensure that the development actions do no harm and do not unintentionally exacerbate conflicts;
Amendment 890 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1000 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) promote social protection in the beneficiary country through compliance with labour rights and decent work standards
Amendment 1009 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The EFSD Guarantee shall not support financing and investment operations which: (a) are linked to the military or state security sector; (b) support the development of nuclear energy and fossil fuels and promote further carbon lock-in of economies and societies; (c) have significant environmental external costs, such as those that involve degradation of protected areas, Critical Habitats and Heritage sites for which no sustainable development and management plan is carried out; (d) result in violation of human rights in partner countries, such as depriving communities from their right to access and control natural resources such as land, contribute to forced displacement of populations, or involve forced labour or child labour.
Amendment 1010 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. A comprehensive exclusion list shall be developed and adopted, building on existing international best practice and in consultation with all relevant stakeholders including civil society, to ensure EFSD+ operations comply with strict environmental, social and governance principles in line with EU’s international agreements and commitments.
Amendment 1043 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
An interim evaluation of this Regulation shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about its implementation, but no later than four years after the start of the implementation of the instrument. A consultation with key stakeholders and beneficiaries, including civil society organisations shall be organised; particular attention shall be given to ensure that the most marginalised are represented.
Amendment 1064 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point a
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point a
(a) Strengthening democracy and democratic processes, governance and oversight, including transparent, peaceful and credible electoral processes;
Amendment 1074 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d
(d) Supporting a thriving civil society and its role inthe strengthening of its role in political transitions, reform processes and democratic transformations, and promoting an enabling space for civil society and citizens' engagement in political life and decision- making;
Amendment 1086 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point b
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point b
(b) Enhancing efforts for the adoption of policies and appropriate investment to promote, protect and fulfil women, and young people and children’s rights, to facilitate their engagement and meaningful participation in social, civic and economic life, and to ensure their full contribution to inclusive growth and sustainable development;
Amendment 1097 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point f
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point f
(f) Giving children, particularly the most left behind, the best start in life by investing as early as possible to enhance childhood development and ensure that children experiencing poverty or inequality have access to basic social services such as health, nutrition, education and social protection. Supporting the provision of a safe, nurturing environment for children as an important element for fostering a healthy young population able to reach its full potential, paying special attention to the needs of girls;
Amendment 1185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point b
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point b
(b) Supporting conflict prevention, early warning and peacebuilding through mediation, crisis management, and stabilisation; promoting, facilitating and building capacity in confidence building, mediation, dialogue and reconciliation, good neighbourly relations and other measures contributing to the prevention and settlement of conflicts, with particular regard to emerging inter-community tensions as well as conciliation measures between segments of societies and protracted conflicts and crises;
Amendment 1186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point b a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point b a (new)
(ba) Supporting rehabilitation and reintegration of victims of armed conflicts as well as disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of former combatants and their families into civil society;
Amendment 1187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point b b (new)
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point b b (new)
(bb) Enhancing the role of women and youth in peacebuilding and conflict prevention; supporting the implementation of UNSCR 1325, in particular in fragile, conflict and post- conflict situations and countries;
Amendment 1195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point e
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point e
(e) Supporting local, regional and international initiatives contributing to security, stability and peace;
Amendment 1247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Supporting implementation of UNSCR 1325 and 2250 as well as participation and representation of women and youth in formal and informal peace processes.
Amendment 1249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) actions promoting a culture of non-violence, including formal, informal and non-formal peace education.
Amendment 1274 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point a
(a) Promoting joint global efforts for inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all levels, including in emergency and crisis situationearly childhood development, with a focus on emergency and crisis situations and with a particular priority on strengthening public education systems;
Amendment 1282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a
(a) LSupporting local, national, regional initiatives and leading and supporting global efforts, partnerships and alliances for the rights of women as set out in the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Optional Protocol thereto, as well as measures to combat and to eliminate all forms of violence and harmful practices against women and girls; this includes physical, psychological, sexual, economic and other types of violence and discrimination, including exclusion that women suffer in the different areas of their private and public lives;
Amendment 1287 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) Supporting women’s and girls’ full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership in social, economic, political and civil life as well as promoting their empowerment in their roles of development actors and peace- builders;