232 Amendments of Dario TAMBURRANO related to 2018/0225(COD)
Amendment 234 #
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 25 30% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under thise Specific Programme are expected toshould contribute 35at least 50% of the overall financial envelope of the Specific Programme to the climate objectives, in order to support actions or parts of actions that will help to deliver a net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission economy by 2050 at the latest. Relevant actions will be identified ex-ante and fully reflected during the Specific Programme's preparation and implementation inform of the Strategic plan and work programmes, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes, thereby ensuring that the objective of investing at least 50% of the Programme’s overall financial envelope to climate- related research and innovations achieved efficiently and in a timely manner.
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Given the substantial negative impact of fossil fuels in fostering climate change, the Horizon Europe Programme should commit to the phasing out of fossil fuel by not providing any financial support to activities or investments related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels or any other activity that is detrimental to the climate and contradicts the EU’s commitment under the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) ensuring that National and Union research and innovation policies and activities are mutually consistent;
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)
(a b) promoting responsible research and innovation;
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) strengthening international cooperation to the benefit of Europe;
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) attracting, training and retaining researchers and innovators in the European Research Area, including through mobility of researcherstheir seamless mobility;
Amendment 312 #
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 and data;
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) delivering, through R&I missions, on ambitious goals achievable within a set timeframe;
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m
(m) acceleratdriving industrial transformation on the basis of the societal needs;
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point n
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point n
(n) improving training and skills for innovation;
Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) cluster 'Health', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 1;
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) cluster 'Inclusive and Secure Society', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 2;
Amendment 383 #
(c) cluster 'Digital and Industry', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 3;
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) cluster 'Climate, Energy and Mobility', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 4;
Amendment 392 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
(e) cluster Food and Natural Resources', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 5;
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) sharing excellence and widening participation, as described in Annex I, Part 'Strengthening the European Research Area', section 1;
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. In accordance with Article 9(1)of Regulation … FP/RfP Regulation, the financial envelope for the implementation of the Specific Programme for the period 2021 to 2027 shall be EUR 94 1120 000 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For each mission, a mission board mayshall be established. It shall be composed of around 15 high level individuals including relevant end-users' representatives. The mission board shall advise upon the following:
Amendment 441 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) content of work programmes and their revision as needed for achieving the mission objectives, in co-design with stakeholders and the public where relevant;
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Specific provisions to enable an efficient and flexible portfolio approach mayshall be set out in the work programme provided for in Article 11.
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The President shall be appointed by the Commission following a transparent recruitment process involving an independent dedicated search committee, for a term of office limited to fourthree years, renewable once. The recruitment process and the candidate selected shall have the approval of the Scientific Council.
Amendment 466 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The ERC shall operate according to the principles of scientific excellencemerit, autonomy, efficiency, effectiveness, openness, transparency and accountability. It shall ensure continuity with ERC actions conducted under Decision …/EC.
Amendment 468 #
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 competition at the European level, according to worldwide benchmarks.
Amendment 474 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Scientific Council shall be gender balanced and composed of scientists, engineers and scholars of the highest repute and appropriate expertise, of both women and men in different age groups, ensuring a diversity of research areas and acting in their personal capacity, independent of extraneous interests.
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Their term of office shall be limited to fourthree years, renewable once, on the basis of a rotating system which shall ensure the continuity of the work of the Scientific Council.
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 477 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the work programme for the implementation of the ERC activities, in consultation with the relevant configuration of the Programme Committee;
Amendment 478 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Amendment 479 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall depart from the positions established by the Scientific Council in accordance with points (a), (c), (d),c) and (ed) of the firstprevious subparagraph only when it considers that the provisions of this Decision have not been respected. In that case, the Commission shall adopt measures to maintain continuity in the implementation of the specific programme and the achievements of its objectives, setting out the points of departure from the Scientific Council positions and duly motivating them.
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The Scientific Council shall act exclusively in the interest of achieving the ERC objectives, according to the principles set out in Article 6. It shall act with integrity and probity and carry out its work efficiently and with the greatest possible transparency and openness.
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall ensure that the dedicated implementation structure follows strictly, efficiently and with the necessary flexibility the objectives and requirements of the ERC alone.
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The EIC Board shall act in the interest of achieving the objectives of the EIC component. It shall act with integrity and probity and carry out its work efficiently and with transparency and openness.
Amendment 518 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The EIC Board shall be composed of 15 to 20 high level individuals drawn from various parts of Europe's innovation ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors and researchers. It shall contribute to outreach actions, with EIC Board members striving to enhance the prestige of the EIC brand.
Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Their term of office shall be limited to two years, renewable twionce, with a rolling appointments system (members appointed every two years).
Amendment 526 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The President shall be appointed for a term of office limited to four years, not renewable once.
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
The President shall chair the EIC Board, prepare its meetings, assign tasks to members, and may establish dedicated sub- groups, in particular to identify emerging technology trends from EIC's portfolio. He or she shall promote the EIC, act as interlocutor with the Commission and represent the EIC in the world of innovation. The Commission mayshall provide for administrative support for the President to undertake his or her duties.
Amendment 530 #
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 Commission. Members of the EIC Board are expected tomust accept the code of conduct upon assuming office.
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. THaving consulted Member States, Associated Countries and other relevant stakeholders, the Commission shall adopt separathe 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 545 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) all clusters under the pillar 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness', MSCA, research infrastructures, support to innovation ecosystems, sharing excellence and widening participation, reforming and enhancing the European R&I System, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 12(4);
Amendment 550 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) for grants the priorities, the selection and award criteria and, the relative weight of the different award criteria, and the maximum rate of funding of the total eligible costs;
Amendment 568 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 3
Annex I – paragraph 3
It will include open and extensive consultations and exchanges with Member States, the European Parliament as appropriate, and with various stakeholders about priorities, including missions, under the 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' pillar, and the suitable types of action to use, in particular European partnerships.
Amendment 580 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 5
Annex I – paragraph 5
The Strategic Planning will help to develop and realise the implementation of policythe Programme for the relevant areas covered, at EU level as well as complementing policy and policy approaches in the Member States.at the level of the Member States and of the Associated countries. The relevant EU policy priorities will be taken into consideration during the Strategic Planning process to increase the contribution of research and innovation to the realisation of these policyies. It will also take into account foresight activities, studies and other scientific evidence, and take accountalso of relevant existing initiatives at EU and national level.
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 6
Annex I – paragraph 6
The Strategic Planning will promote synergies between Horizon Europe and other Union Programmes, including the Euratom programme, thus becoming a point of reference for research and innovation in all related programmes across the EU budget and non-funding instruments. This will also promote faster dissemination and uptake of research and innovation results, reduce fragmentation of efforts and avoid duplication and overlaps between funding possibilities. It will provide the frame for linking the direct research actions of the Joint Research Centre and other actions supported under the Programme, including the use of results and data for support to policy.
Amendment 584 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 7
Annex I – paragraph 7
A Strategic Plan will lay out a multiannual strategy for realisingorientating the content inof the work programme (as set out in Article 11), while retaining sufficient flexibility to respond rapidly toadapt the fast evolution of research, innovation and technologies, respond rapidly to new and emerging challenges, unexpected opportunities and crises. As Horizon Europe is a programme for 7 years, the economic, societal and policy context in which it will operate may change significantly during its life-time. Horizon Europe needs to be able to swiftly adapt to these changes. There will therefore be the possibility to include support for activities beyond the descriptions set out below, where this is duly justified, to address major developments or unforeseen events, policy needs, or crisis situations, for example in response to serious threats to health arising for example from epidemics.
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 10
Annex I – paragraph 10
Under the 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' pillar, building on experience in Horizon 2020, the social sciences and the humanities will be fully integrated across all clusters, including specific Areas of Intervention and dedicated activities. Likewise, activities involving marine and maritime research and innovation will be implemented in a strategic and integrated manner in line with the EU Integrated Maritime Policy, the Common Fisheries Policy Policies and international commitments.
Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – paragraph 1
Amendment 616 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – paragraph 2
Annex I – part I – paragraph 2
Amendment 619 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – paragraph 3
Annex I – part I – paragraph 3
Public investment in research, especially through universities and public research institutions (PRIs) and research facilities, often undertakes the longer-term, higher- risk research andwhich then complementsed and implemented by the activities of the private sector. Besides this, it creates skillhighly skilled human resources, knowhow and experience, new scientific instruments and methodologies, as well creating the networks which transmit the latest knowledge.
Amendment 620 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – paragraph 4
Annex I – part I – paragraph 4
European science and researcherresearchers and their scientific products have been and continue to be at the forefront in many areas. But this is not a position wethat can be taken for granted. There is ample evidence to show that as the pace of research continues to grow, so the number of countries competing to be the best is increasing as well. The traditional challenge from countries such as the United States is now being joined by economic giants such as China and Indi, India and South Korea, from the newly industrialising parts of the world in particular, and from all countries where governments recognise the manifold and abundant returns which derive from investing in research.
Amendment 622 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 625 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
The ERC supports the bestalented researchers with flexible, long-term funding to pursue ground breaking, high-gain/high-risk research. It operates autonomously led by an independent, gender- and disclipline- balanced Scientific Council made up of scientists, engineers and scholars of the highest repute and appropriate expertise and diversity. The ERC is able to draw on a wider pool of talents and ideas than would be possible for any national scheme, reinforcing excellhigh quality research in all fields of science through the way in which the best researchers and the best ideas compete against each othernd co-operate for the progress of the whole human society.
Amendment 627 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Frontier research funded by the ERC hasshould have a substantial direct impact in the form of advances at the frontiers of knowledge, opening the way to new and often unexpected scientific and, technological and societal results and new areas for research. In turn, this may generates radically new ideas which drive innovation and business inventiveness and tackle societal challenges. The ERC also has a significant structural impact, driving up the quality of the European research system over and above the researchers and actions it funds directly. ERC-funded actions and researchers set an inspirational target for frontier research in Europe, raising its profile and making it more attractive for the best researchers worldwide as a place to work, and work with. The prestige of hosting ERC grant- holders creates competition between Europe's universities and research organisations to offer the most attractive conditions for top researchers and can indirectly help them to assess their relative strengths and weaknesses and bring about reforms.
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Amendment 629 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
So there is clear evidence that the ERC attracts and funds excellent researchers through its calls and that the ERC actions are producing a substantial number of the most significant and high impact research findings worldwide in emerging areas leading to breakthroughs and major advances. The work of ERC grantees is also highly interdisciplinary and ERC grantees collaborate internationally and publish their results openly across all fields of research, including the social sciences and humanities. The work of ERC grantees is expected also to become increasingly interdisciplinary.
Amendment 630 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
There is also already evidence of the longer term impacts of ERC grants on careers, on training highly skilled postdocs and PhDrecognised researchers and doctoral degree holders, on raising the global visibility and prestige of European research and on national research systems through its strong benchmarking effect. This effect is particularly valuable in the EU's distributed excellence model because ERC funded status can replace and serve as a more accuratereliable and simpler indicator of research quality than recognition based on the status of institutionother currently used indicators. This allows ambitious individuals, institutions, regions and countries to seize the initiative and scale up the research profiles in which they are particularly strong.
Amendment 632 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 1
Research funded by the ERC is expected to lead to advances at the frontier of knowledge, with scientific publications of the highest quality, to research results with high societal, environmental and economic potential impact and with the ERC setting a clear and inspirational target for frontier research across the EU, Europe and internationally. Aiming to make the EU a more attractive environment for the world's best scientists, the ERC will target a measurable improvement in the EU's share of the world's top 1 % most highly cited publications, and aim at a substantial increase in the number of excelhighly talented researchers from outside Europe which it funds. ERC funding shall be awarded in accordance with the following well- established principles. Scientific excellHigh quality research with the highest expected impact on the advancement of science shall be the sole criterion on which ERC grants are awarded. The ERC shall operate on a 'bottom-up' basis without predetermined priorities.
Amendment 638 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– StartingRecognised researchers with excellent ideas to make the transition to independence while consolidating their own research team or programme;
Amendment 639 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – indent 1
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – indent 1
– establish the overall scientific strategy for the ERC, in coherence with the Strategic Plan of Horizon Europe, in the light of scientific opportunities and European scientific needs;
Amendment 640 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 3
– ensure that ERC grants are implemented according to simple, transparent procedures that maintain the focus on excellencehigh scientific quality, encourage initiative and combine flexibility with accountability by continuously monitoring the quality of the operations and implementation;
Amendment 642 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 4
– periodically submit to external review and assessment the ERC's achievements and the quality and impact of the research funded by the ERC and make recommendation, accordingly, adopt recommendations and draw guidelines for corrective or future actions;
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.2 – paragraph 1
The dedicated implementation structure will be responsible for all aspects of administrative implementation and programme execution, as provided for in the ERC work programme. It will, in particular, implement the evaluation procedures, peer review and selection process in accordance with the strategy established by the Scientific Council and will ensure the financial and scientific management of the grants. The dedicated implementation structure will support the Scientific Council in the conduct of all of its tasks, as set out above, including the development of its scientific strategy, its monitoring of the operations and its review and assessment of the ERC's achievementmonitoring of the operations as well as its outreach and communications activities, provide access to the necessary documents and data in its possession, and keep the Scientific Council informed of its activities.
Amendment 646 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
– ensure the timely adoption of the work programme, the positions regarding implementing methodology and the necessary implementing rules including the ERC Rules of Submission and the ERC Model Grant Agreement, taking into account the positions of the Scientific Council and the Strategic Plan of Horizon Europe;
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
– as responsible for the overall implementation of the Research Framework Programme, monitor the activities of the Scientific Council and of the dedicated implementation structure.
Amendment 649 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Europe needs a quantitatively important pool of highly-skilled and resilient human capital baseresources in research and innovation that can easily adapt to and find sustainable solutions for futurecurrent and future societal challenges, such as, in e.g., major demographic changes in Europe. To ensure excellencetop quality, researchers need to be mobile, collaborate and diffuse knowledge across countries, sectors and disciplines, with the right combination of knowledge and skills to tackle societal challenges and support innovation.
Amendment 654 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Europe is a scientific powerhouse with around 1.8 million researchers working in thousands of universities, research centres and world-leading companies. However, it is estimated that the EU will need to train and employ at least one million new researchers by 2027 in order to achieve the targets beings set for increased investment in research and innovation. This need is particularly acute in the non-academic sector. The EU must reinforceboost its efforts to entice more young women and men to a career in research, to attract researchers from third countries, retain its own researchers and reintegrate European researchers working elsewhere back to Europe. In addition, in order to more widely spread excellence and participation in higly quality research and innovation programmes and activities, the conditions under which researchers perform must be further improved throughout the European Research Area (ERA). In this respect, stronger links are needed notably with the European Education Area (EEdA), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and European Social Fund (ESF+).
Amendment 657 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) focus on excellent research that is fully bottom-up, open to any field of research and innovationhigh quality, bottom-up research that is open to any field from basic research up to market take-up and innovation services. This includes research fields covered under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom). If specific needs arise and additional funding sources become available, the MSCA may target certain activities in specific challenges (incl.uding the identified missions), types of research and innovation institutions, or geographical locations in order to respond to the evolution of Europe's requirements in terms of skills, research training, career development and knowledge sharing.
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 7
The MSCA contribute to making the ERA more effective, competitive and attractive on a global scale. This can beis achieved by focusing on a new generation of highly- skilled researchers and providing support for emerging talent from across the EU and beyond; by fostering the diffusion and application of new knowledge and ideas to European policies, the economy and society, inter alia through improved science communication and public outreach measures; by facilitating cooperation between research-performing organisations; and by having a pronounced structuring impact on the ERA, advocating an open labour market and setting standards for quality training, attractive employment conditions and open transparent and merit-based recruitment for all researchers.
Amendment 669 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Mobility experiences within or outside Europe for the best or most promising researchers regardless of nationality to undertake excellenttop quality research and develop their skills as well as career in both the academic and non- academic sector.
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
The EU needs a strong, resilient and creative human resource base, with the right combination of skills to match the future needs of the labour market, to innovate and to convert knowledge and ideas into products and services for economic and social benefit. This can be achieved through training researchers to further develop their core research competences as well as enhance their transferable skills such as a creative and entrepreneurial, responsible and open-to-the-society mindset. This will allow them to face current and future global challenges, and improve their career prospects and innovation potential.
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – introductory part
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – introductory part
2.2.3. Strengthening Human CapitalResources and Skills Development across the European Research Area
Amendment 681 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 1
Synergies between research and innovation systems and programmes at EU, regional and national level need to be significantly strengthened. This can be achieved in particular through synergies and complementarities and, above all, interoperability with other parts of Horizon Europe such as the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and other EU programmes, notably the ESF+, including via, e.g., a Seal of Excellence approach.
Amendment 687 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
State of the art research infrastructures provide key services to research and innovation communities, playing an essential role in extending the frontiers of knowledge. Supporting research infrastructures at the EU level helps to mitigateof European interest and level overcoming what in many cases is the reality of scattered national research infrastructures and, complementing and upgrading pockets of scientific excellence, as well as tackling the low circulation of knowledge across silos.
Amendment 692 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
The overall aim is to endow Europe with world-class, sustainable research infrastructures, open and accessible to all researchers and innovators in Europe and beyond, which fully exploit their potential for scientific advance and innovation. Key objectives are to reduce the fragmentation of the research and innovation ecosystem, avoiding duplication of effort, and better coordinate the development and use of research infrastructures. It is crucial to support open access to research infrastructures for all European researchers as well as, including through the European Open Science Cloud (hereafter 'EOSC'), increased access to digital research resources, specifically tackling the currently sub-optimal embracement of open science and open data practises. Equally, the EU needs to tackle the rapid increase of global competition for talent by attracting third country researchers to work with European world-class research infrastructures. Increasing the competitiveness of European industry is also a major objective, supporting key technologies and services relevant for research infrastructures and their users, thus improving the conditions for supply of innovative solutions.
Amendment 698 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
EU supported activity will provide added value through: consolidating and optimisedrationalising existing research infrastructures alongside efforts to develop new infrastructures; establishing the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) as an effective scalable and sustainable environment for data-driven research, taking into account the existing e- infrastructures; the interconnection of national and regional research and education networks, enhancing and securing high- capacity network infrastructure for massive amounts of data and access to digital resources across borders and domain boundaries; overcoming barriers preventing the best research teams from accessing the best research infrastructures services in the EU; fostering the innovation potential of research infrastructures, focused on technology development and co-innovation as well as increased use of research infrastructures by industry.
Amendment 701 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – introductory part
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – introductory part
3.2.1. Consolidating and rationalising the Landscape of European Research Infrastructures
Amendment 703 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
– The life-cycle of pan European research infrastructures through the design of new research infrastructures;, their preparatory and implementation phases, their early- phase operation in complementarity with other funding sources, as well as the consolidation and optimisation of the research infrastructure ecosystem by monitoring the ESFRI landmarks and facilitating service agreements, evolutions, mergers or decommissioning of pan- European research infrastructures;
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 1
The research landscape will be significantly enhanced through ensuring openness to key international, national and regional research infrastructures for all EU researchers and innovators and integrating their services when necessaryappropriate so as to harmonise access conditions, improve and enlarge service provision and encourage common development strategy of high tech components and advanced services through innovation actions.
Amendment 710 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Networks of pan EU, national and regional research infrastructures addressing global challenges for the provision of access to researchers and innovators as well as for the harmonisation and improvement of the infrastructures' services;
Amendment 715 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3 – paragraph 2
Similarly, support to strategic international cooperation will strengthen of the position of European research infrastructures at international level, ensuring their global networking and, interoperability and reach.
Amendment 720 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1
Amendment 725 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – paragraph 2
Greater impact can be obtained through aligning actions with other nations and regions of the world within an unprecedented international cooperation along the lines indicated by the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris climate agreement. Based on mutual benefit, partners from across the world will be invited to join EU efforts as an integral part of research and innovation for inclusiveness and sustainability.
Amendment 728 #
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 competitivenessfor competitiveness and for the transition to a net zero GHG and inclusive economy, and they will contribute to finding solutions to today’s problems, and to preverse as quickly as possible, the negative and dangerous trend that currently linksnt potentially negative and dangerous links between economic development, the use of natural resources and social issues, andby turn iting these links into new jobs and business opportunities and, ultimately, prosperity for all EU citizens.
Amendment 738 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 5
Annex I – part II – paragraph 5
Research and innovation under this pillar of Horizon Europe is grouped into integrated cluster, non silosised broad aggregates of activities. Rather than addressing sectors, the investments aim at systemic changes for our society and economy along an inclusiveness and sustainability vector. These changes will only be achieved if all actors, both private and public, engage in co- designing and co-creating research and innovation;, bringing together end-users, scientists, technologists, producers, innovators, businesses, educators, citizens and civil society organisations. Therefore, none of the thematic clusteraggregates is intended for only one set of actors.
Amendment 744 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 6
Annex I – part II – paragraph 6
Clusters will develop and apply digital, key enabling and future and emerging technologies as part of a common strategy to promote the EU's industrial leadership. Where appropriate, this will also use EU space-enabled data and services.
Amendment 753 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
A healthy population is vital for a stable, sustainable and inclusive society, and improvements in health are crucial in reducing poverty, in fostering social progress and prosperity, and in increasing economic growth. According to the OECD a 10% improvement in life expectancy is also associated with a rise in economic growth of 0.3-0.4% a year. Life expectancy in the EU increased by 12 years since its establishment as a result of tremendous improvements achieved in the quality of life, education, health and care of its peopleincluding education and health. In 2015, overall life expectancy at birth was 80.6 years in the EU compared to 71.4 years globally. In the past years, it increased in the EU on average by 3 months annually.
Amendment 757 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry. However, the EU continues to face novel, newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health, the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems, as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry. Major health challenges in the EU include: the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention; the rise of non-communicable diseases; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics; increased environmental pollution; the rapid digital transformation and the ubiquity of technologies and connectivity; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life; the detection, understanding, control, prevention and mitigation of health risks, including poverty-related and neglected (tropical) diseases, in a rapidly changing social, urban and natural environment; the increasing costs for European health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care; and the increasing pressure on the European health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis-a- vis new and emerging global players.
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
The research and innovation activities of this global challenge will develop the human resources and the knowledge base, build the research and innovation capacity and develop the solutions needed for a more effective promotion of health and the prevention, treatment and cure of diseases. Improving health outcomes will in turn result in increased life expectancy, generalised healthy and active lives and, productivity of working age people, and sustainability of health and care systems.
Amendment 775 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Activities will contribute directly to the following Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) in particular: SDG 3 – (Good Health and Well-Being for People;), SDG13 – (Climate Action) and indirectly to SDGs 1 (No poverty), 10 (Reduced inequalities), 16(Peace, justice and strong institutions), 17 (Partnerships for the goals).
Amendment 805 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 1
Improved understanding of health drivers and risk factors determined by the social, economic and physical environment in people’s everyday life and especially at the workplace, including the health impact of digitalisation, pollution, including electromagnetic pollution, climate change and other environmental issues, will contribute to identify, prevent and mitigate health risks and threats; to reducing death and illness from exposure to dangerous jobs, chemicals and environmental pollution; to supporting safe environmental-friendly, healthy, resilient and sustainable living and working environments; to promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption behaviour; and to developing an equitable, inclusive and trusted society.
Amendment 815 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Technologies for assessing hazards, exposures and health impact of chemicals, pollutants, including electromagnetic ones, and other stressors, including climate-related and environmental stressors, and combined effects of several stressors;
Amendment 822 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Risk assessment, management and communication, supported by improved tools for evidence-based decision-making, including alternatives to human operators and animal testing;
Amendment 824 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– Health promotion and primary prevention interventions. Capacity and infrastructures to collect, share and combine data on all human and animal health determinants, including exposure, health and diseases at EU and international level.
Amendment 858 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
– Trans-border aspects of infectious diseases and specific challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), such as tropical diseasesControl and, where possible, elimination of poverty-related and neglected (tropical) diseases which represent specific challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and trans-border risks for the EU, also in relation to massive migratory flows and, in general, to exponentially increased human mobility.
Amendment 880 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Innovative processes and services for the development, manufacturing and rapid delivery of tools and technologies for health and care everywhere, especially in disadvantaged and marginal areas;
Amendment 890 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 1
Health systems are a key asset of the EU social systems, accounting for 24 million employees in the health and social work sector in 2017. It is a main priority to render health systems accessible for all, equitable, cost- effective, resilient, sustainable and trusted as well as to reduce inequalities, including by unleashing the potential of data-driven and digital innovation for better health and person- centred care building on open European data infrastructures. This will advance the digital transformation of health and care.
Amendment 905 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 a (new)
- Innovative health care approaches with a view to reduce inequalities between urban and rural areas in terms of health services.
Amendment 911 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 2 – introductory part
2. CLUSTER 'INCLUSIVE, REFLECTIVE AND SECURE SOCIETYIES'
Amendment 922 #
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 growthprosperity with social policies, with high levels of social inclusion, with 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, growing inequalities, ever- growing migratory flows and ultra-rapid and technological changes. Europe also has to respond to the challenges arising from persistent security threats. Terrorist attacks and radicalisation, as well as cyber- attacks and hybrid threats, raise major security concerns and put particular strain on societies.
Amendment 924 #
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 growth while reaping the benefits of technological advancements into social innovation while accounting for the fertility of research in the humanities, enhancing trust in and promoting innovation of democratic governance, combatting inequalities, unemployment, marginalisation, discrimination and radicalisation, guaranteeing human rights and dignity, fostering cultural diversity, memory 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. Equally fundamental is to reflect on the implications and transformations related to the pervasiveness of digital technologies at the individual and societal level.
Amendment 932 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
European citizens, state institutions and the economy need to be protected from the continued threats of organised crime, including firearms trafficking, drug trafficking, cultural goods trafficking, and trafficking in human beings. Strengthening protection and security through better border management is also key. Cybercrime is on the increase and related risks are diversifying as the economy and society digitalise. Europe needs to continue its effots to improve cybersecurity, digital privacy, personal data protection and combat the spread of false and harmful information in order to safeguard democratic and economic stability. Lastly, fFurther efforts are required to limit the effects on lives and livelihoods of extreme weather events which are intensifying due to climate change, such as floods, storms or droughts leading to forest fires, land degradation and other natural disasters, e.g. earthquakereduce the risks associated to natural disasters, such as earthquakes and extreme weather events (floods, storms or droughts leading to forest fires, land degradation) which are intensifying due to climate change, and limit their effects on lives and livelihoods. Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can put at risk important societal functions, such as health, education, energy supply and govern, government and community development.
Amendment 933 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
The magnitude, complexity and trans- national character of the challenges call multi-layered EU action. Addressing such critical social, political, historical, philosophical, cultural and economic issues, as well as security challenges, only at national level would carry the danger of inefficient use of resources, fragmented approaches and dissimilar standards of knowledge and capacity.
Amendment 949 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 1
Trust in democracy and political institutions seems to be receding. Disenchantment with politics is increasingly articulated by anti- establishment and populist parties and, partly due to misbehaviour of political representatives and corruption phenomena. Disenchantment with politics is increasingly accompanied by a resurgent nativism. This is compounded by socio- economic inequalities, high migration flows and security concerns. Responding to present and future challenges requires new thinking on how democratic institutions at all levels must combat corruption and adapt in a context of greater diversity, global economic competition, rapid technological advancements and digitisation, with citizens' experience of democratic discourses and institutions being crucial.
Amendment 951 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– The history, evolution and efficacy of democracies, at different levels and in different forms; digitisation aspects such as movements for dialogue among cultures, cooperation among nations and peace among religions; digitisation aspects including media and digital literacy and the effects of social network communication and the role of education and, youth policies and cultural participation as cornerstones of democratic citizenship;
Amendment 952 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Innovative approaches to support the fight against corruption, the transparency, responsiveness, accountability, effectiveness and legitimacy of democratic governance, in full respect of fundamental rights and of the rule of law;
Amendment 954 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- Impact of technologies on individual lifestyles and the influence on the evolution of the broader societal value systems and structures, and on societal cohesiveness.
Amendment 969 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Access to and sharing of cultural heritage, with innovative patterns and uses and participatory management models, including open access to research data;
Amendment 973 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– The contribution of cultural heritage to sustainable development through conservation, safeguarding and regeneration of cultural landscapes, with the EU as a laboratory for heritage-based innovation andeducation, research and innovation, including cultural tourism;
Amendment 981 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
- Cultural heritage adaptive reuse as a local development strategy based on circular economy models.
Amendment 982 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – introductory part
2.2.3. Social, Cultural and Economic Transformations
Amendment 983 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
European societies are undergoing profound socio-cultural-economic transformations, especially as a result of globalisation, migrations and technological innovations. At the same time, there has been an increase in income inequality in most European countries14 . F. On the background of shrinking welfare, forward-looking policies are needed, with a view to promotinge inclusive growth for vulnerable groups and reversinge inequalities, to boosting productivity (including advancements in its measurement) and human capital,trained/skilled human resources, to responding to migration and integration challenges and to supporting intergenerational solidarity and, social mobility. Education and training systems and cultural integration. Education, training systems and investements in innovative knowledge are needed for a more equitable and prosperous future. _________________ 14 OECD Understanding The Socio- Economic Divide in Europe, 26 January 2017and peaceful future.
Amendment 989 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Social sustainability beyond GDP- based only indicators especially new economic and business models and new financial technologies;
Amendment 990 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Statistical and other economic and quantitative tools for a better understanding of growth and innovation in a context of sluggish productivity gains;
Amendment 993 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– New types of work, the role of work, and careers and the need for novel approches to social security policies, with a special emphasis on fixed-term contracts; trends and changes in labour markets and income in contemporary societies, and their impacts on income distribution,; promotion of non- discrimination including gender equality and social inclusion, welcome culture, social inclusion and gender equality;
Amendment 998 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
– Education and training systems to foster and make the best use of the EU's digital transformation, also to manage the risks from global interconnectedness and technological innovations, especially emerging online risks, ethical concerns, socio-economic inequalities and radical changes in markets coming from ethical vulnerability and all types of illiteracy (e.g. literary, digital, etc.); and to examine how changing learning models and different cognitive approaches in the internet era impact on the perception of “truth” and on the individual knowledge- base creation;
Amendment 1019 #
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 reduce the risk of disasters and prevent and reduce the loss of life, harm to health and the environment, economic and material damage from disasters, ensure food securityand water security for all as well as to improve the understanding and reduction of disaster risks and post-disaster lesson learning.
Amendment 1025 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Technologies and capabilities for first responders for emergency operations in crisis and disaster situations including the importance of participatory approach of all society and preparedness of communities;
Amendment 1027 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– The capacities of society to better manage and reduce disaster risk, including through nature and community know-how -based solutions, by enhancing prevention, preparedness and response to existing and new risks, including through disaster- resilient institutional, political and governance structures
Amendment 1030 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Interoperability of equipment and procedures to facilitate cross-border operational cooperation and an integrated EU market.
Amendment 1031 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
- Actions for emissions reduction and adaptation to climate change
Amendment 1048 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– Interoperability of equipment and procedures to facilitate cross-border and inter-agency operational cooperation and develop an integrated EU market.
Amendment 1057 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.6 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.6 – paragraph 1
Malicious cyber activities not only threaten our economies but also the very functioning of our democracies, our freedoms and our values. Cyber threats are often criminal, motivated by profit, but they can also be political and strategic. Our future security and prosperity depend on improving our ability to protect our citizens and the EU against cyber threats. The digital transformation requires improving cybersecurity substantially, to ensure the protection of the huge number of IoT devices expected to be connected to the internet, including those controlling power grids, cars and transport networks, hospitals, finances, public institutions, factories, homes, children's devices. Europe must build resilience to cyber- attacks and create effective cyber deterrence.
Amendment 1079 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 3 – introductory part
3. CLUSTER 'DIGITAL AND INDUSTRY'
Amendment 1081 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
To ensure industrial competitiveness and the capacity to address the global challenges ahead, the EU must reinforce and maintain its technological and industrial capacities in the key areas that underpin the transformation of our economy and societsociety and our economy.
Amendment 1087 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 3
Digitisation is a major driver. As it continues at a rapid pace across all sectors, investment in priority areas ranging from artificial intelligence to next generation internet, high performance computing, photonics and nano-electronics etc., becomes essential for the strength of our economy and the sustainability of our society. Investing, producing and using ICT provides a major boost to EU economic growth, amounting to an increase of 30% between 2001 and 2011 alonemore and more important for the sustainability of our society and the strength of our economy.
Amendment 1091 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
Key enabling technologies15 underpin the blending of several components, including (but not limited to) the digital and the physical worlds, central to this new global wave of innovation. Investing in the development, demonstration and deployment of key enabling technologies, and ensuring a secure, sustainable and affordable supply of raw and advanced materials, will secure EU strategic autonomy and help EU industry to significantly reduce its carbon and environmental footprints. _________________ 15 The Key Enabling Technologies of the future include advanced materials and nanotechnology, photonics and micro- and nano-electronics, life science technologies, advanced manufacturing and processing, artificial intelligence and digital security and connectivity
Amendment 1093 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 5
Specific future and emerging technologies may alsoshould be pursued as appropriatethe grounds on which next breakthrough innovations are based.
Amendment 1094 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 6
Space is of strategic importance; around 10% of the EU's GDP depends on the use of space services. The EU has a world- class space sector, with a strong satellite manufacturing industry and a dynamic downstream services sector. Space provides important tools for communication, navigation, and surveillance and opens up many research, innovation and business opportunities especially in combination with digital technologies and other sources of data. The EU must make the most of these opportunities by fully exploiting the potential of its space programmes Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo, and by to improve the quality of life of its citizens, e.g. by assisting them to reduce the risk of natural disasters, to protecting space and ground infrastructures against threats from spacevarious origins.
Amendment 1096 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 7
The EU has the unique chance of being a global leader in research and innovation and increase its share of world markets, by showcasing how digital transformation, leadership in key enabling and space technologies, the transition to a low- carbon, circular economy and competitiveness can reinforce each other through scientific and technological excellence.
Amendment 1102 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 8
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 8
To make the digitised, circular, low-carbon and low-emission economy a reality, action is needed at EU level because of the complexity of value chains, the systemic and multi-disciplinary nature of the technologies and their high development costs, and the cross-sectoral nature of the problems to be addressed. The EU must ensure that all industrial players, and society at large, can benefit from advanced and clean technologies and digitisation. Developing technologies alone will not suffice. Industrially-oriented infrastructuresResearch infrastructures of European interest and level, including pilot lines, will help set up EU businesses and in particular SMEs deploy these technologies and improve their innovation performance.
Amendment 1113 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– BIncremental and breakthrough manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, industrial robotics, human integrated manufacturing systems, also promoted via an EU network of industrially-oriented infrastructureleading-edge research infrastructures open to industrial users;
Amendment 1120 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– BIncremental and breakthrough innovations using different enabling technologies (e.g. converging technologies, artificial intelligence, data analytics, industrial robotics, bio-manufacturing, advanced batteries technologies) across the value chain;
Amendment 1126 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– BIncremental and breakthrough innovations in techniques for exploring construction sites, for full automation for on-site assembly and prefabricated components.
Amendment 1136 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Nano-electronics design and processing concepts responding to the specific requirements of digital transformation and global challenges, in terms of functionality, energy system and grids, and energy sharing, consumption and integration;
Amendment 1175 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– An EU innovation ecosystem of technology infrastructures16– An ecosystem of research and innovation infrastructures of European interest and level, identified and prioritised in agreement with Member States (e.g. making use of ESFRI), which provide services to accelerate technological transformation and uptake by EU industry, notably by SMEs; this will cover all key technologies necessary to enable innovations in the field of materials; _________________ 16 that provide resources and services primarily for the European industry to test and validate key enabling technologies and products. Such infrastructures may be single sited, virtual or distributed, and must be registered in a Member State or a third country associated to the Programme.These are public or private facilities
Amendment 1181 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
Making any object and device intelligent is one of the megatrends. Researchers and innovators developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and offering applications in Robotics and other areas will be key drivers of future citizens' wellbeing, and of economic and productivity growth. Many sectors including health, manufacturing, construction, and farming will use and further develop this key enabling technology, in other parts of the Framework Programme. Developments must ensure the safety of AI-based applications, assess their risks and mitigate itstheir potential for malicious use and unintended discrimination such as gender or racialage, social status, gender, racial or physical disabilities bias. It must also be ensured that AI is developed within a framework which respects the EU's values and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Amendment 1188 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Developing and networking the research competences of AI competence centres of AI across Europe;
Amendment 1194 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.5 – paragraph 1
The Internet has become a key enabler of the digital transformation of all sectors of our economy and society. The EU needs to take the lead in driving the next generation Internet towards a human-centric ecosystem in line with our social and ethical values. Investing in technologies and software for the Next Generation Internet will improve EU industrial competitiveness in the global economy. Optimising EU wide take up will require large-scale cooperation across stakeholders.
Amendment 1197 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Next Generation Internet applications and services for consumers, industry and society building on trust, interoperability, better user control of data, transparent language access, new multi modal interaction concepts, inclusive and highly personalised access to objects, information and content, including immersive and trustworthy media, social media and social networking taking care to avoid any unintended discrimination, such as age, social status, gender, racial or physical disabilities bias;
Amendment 1212 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 2
Primary raw materials will continue to play an important role in the circular economy and attention must be paid to their sustainable production. In addition, entirely new materials, products and processes should be designed for circularity. Building a circular industry will have several advantages for Europe: It will lead to a secure, sustainable and affordable supply of raw materials, which will in turn protect the society and the industry against scarcity of resources and price volatility. It will also create new business opportunities and innovative, more efficient ways of producing and new business opportunities.
Amendment 1227 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 4 – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 4 – indent 6 a (new)
– Surveying of no longer competitive industrial sites and application of programmes for revitalisation and reconversion with new innovative technologies.
Amendment 1245 #
– Process technologies, including heating and cooling, digital tools and large-scale demonstrations for process performance and efficiency; substantial reductions or avoidance of industrial emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants, including particulate matter;
Amendment 1271 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.9 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.9 – paragraph 1
EU space systems and services reduce costs and improve efficiency, offer solutions to societal challenges, increase societal resilience and, foster a competitive and sustainable economy, reduce costs and improve efficiency. EU support has been instrumental in helping to realise these benefits and impacts. EU space programmes must evolve to remain at the forefront.
Amendment 1272 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.9 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.9 – paragraph 2
The EU will support synergies between space and key enabling technologies (big data, advanced manufacturing, robotics and artificial intelligence); will foster a thriving and entrepreneurial and competitive space sector; and helpwill secure non-dependence in accessing and using space in a safe and secure manner. Activities will be roadmap- based, taking account of the ESA harmonisation process and relevant Member States initiatives, and will be implemented with ESA, as appropriate.
Amendment 1275 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.9 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.9 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– European Global Navigation Satellite Systems (Galileo and EGNOS): innovative applications, global uptake including international partners, solutions improving robustness, authentication, integrity of services, development of fundamental elements such as chipsets, receivers and antennas, sustainability of supply chains, new technologies (e.g. quantum technologies, optical links, reprogrammable payloads), towards sustained exploitation of services for impact on societal challenges. Next generation systems development for new challenges such as natural disaster risk reduction, security or autonomous driving;
Amendment 1277 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.9 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.9 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
– Copernicus: innovative applications, global uptake and international partners, robustness and evolution of services, sustainability of supply chains, sensors, systems and mission concepts (e.g. High Altitude Platforms, drones, light satellites); calibration and validation; sustained exploitation of services and impact on societal challenges; Earth observation data techniques, big data, computing resources and algorithmic tools. Next generation systems development for new challenges such as disaster risk reduction, climate change, and security;
Amendment 1284 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.9 – paragraph 3 – indent 8
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.9 – paragraph 3 – indent 8
– Space open science: open exploitation of scientific data delivered by scientific and exploration missions, combined with the development of innovative instruments in an international environment; contribution to precursor scientific missions for the evolution of the Space Programme.
Amendment 1288 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 4 – introductory part
4. CLUSTER 'CLIMATE, ENERGY AND MOBILITY'
Amendment 1297 #
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 low-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 key enabling, 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 economycircular economy, transition to a fully renewable based energy system, resource and energy efficiency, reduction of air pollution. _________________ 17 Substantial decarbonisation of other sectors is addressed in other areas of the Horizon Europe Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar.
Amendment 1303 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3
Progress in these sectors - but also across the spectrum of EU industry including agriculture, buildings, industrial processes and product use, and waste management - will require continued efforts to better understand the mechanisms of climate change and the associated impacts across the economy and society, exploiting synergies with national activities, other EU types of actions and international cooperation.
Amendment 1319 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 9
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 9
Finding new ways to accelerate the deployment of clean technologies and solutions for the decarbonisation of the European economytransition to a fully renewable based energy system and a net-zero GHG emission economy by 2050 at the latest, requires also increased demand for innovation. This can be stimulated through the empowerment of citizens as well as socio-economic and public sector innovation and will lead to approaches broader than technology-driven innovation. Socio-economic research covering inter alia user needs and patterns, foresight activities, environmental, economic, social and behavioural aspects, business cases and models and pre- normative research for standard setting, will also facilitate actions fostering regulatory, financing and social innovation, skills, as well as engagement and empowerment of market players and consumer, consumers and communities.
Amendment 1337 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Adaptation pathways and policies for vulnerable ecosystems, critical economic sectors and infrastructure in the EU (local/regional/national), including improved risk assessment and risk reduction tools.
Amendment 1346 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – introductory part
4.2.2. Renewable Energy Supply
Amendment 1349 #
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, renewable 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. AImprovements aregards renewable energy required at the level of system integration, upgrading the market design, including provisions of grid and system services by renewables. The Union needs to speed the decarbonisation of the heating and cooling sectors, in particular the energy supplied to the building stock according to the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EU) 2018/844. To achieve the broadest and fastest deployment of renewables and clean 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 to fossil fuels, decarbonising their usage will be their urgent phase out is essential to meet the climate objectives.
Amendment 1365 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Renewable energy technologies and solutions for power generation, heating and cooling, sustainrenewable transport fuels and intermediate carriers, at various scales and development stages, adapted to geographic conditions and markets, both within the EU and worldwide;
Amendment 1370 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– DIncremental and disruptive renewable energy technologies for new applications and breakthrough solutions;
Amendment 1374 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Amendment 1383 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
- renewable energy technologies and solution for shifting away rapidly from fossil fuels in the supply of energy for heating and cooling industry, building and services;
Amendment 1388 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 1
The expectrequired growth of varirenewable electricity production and a shift towards more electric heating, cooling and transport dictates the need for new approaches to manage energy grids. Next to decarbonisationthe transition to a renewable based energy system, the goal is to ensure energy affordability, security and stability of supply, achieved through investments in innovative network infrastructure technologies and innovative system management, also facilitating actions fostering regulatory and social innovation, skills, as well as engagement and empowerment of market players, consumers and communities. Energy storage in different forms will play a key role in providing services to the grid, also improving and reinforcing network capacities. Exploiting synergies between different networks (e.g. electricity grids, heating and cooling networks, gas networks, transport recharging and refuelling infrastructure, hydrogen, and telecom networks) and actors (e.g. industrial sites, data centres, self- producerconsumers, renewable energy communities) will be crucial for enabling the smart, integrated operation of the relevant infrastructures.
Amendment 1406 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Integrated approaches to increase, improve and match renewable energy production and consumption at local level, including on islands, based on new services and community initiativescitizens and community initiatives (active consumers and renewable energy self-consumers, acting individually or jointly, renewable energy communities and local energy communities) and new services and technologies (including peer-to-peer, blockchain, virtual net metering arrangements);
Amendment 1427 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.4 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.4 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
– Relevant processes, design and materials, especially of natural origin;
Amendment 1446 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.5 – paragraph 1
It is estimated that by 2050, more than 80% of the EU's population will live in urban areas, consuming the lion's share of available resources, including energy, and being areas particularly vulnerable to the adverse meteorological change impacts worsen by climate change and natural disasters already now and increasingly in the future. A key challenge is to significantly increase the overall energy and resource efficiency as well as climate- resilience of Europe's cities in a holistic fashion, targeting the building stock, energy systems, mobility, climate change, as well as water, soil, air quality, waste and noise. Synergies with ERDF- funded urban policy and actions should be investigamplemented and exploited.
Amendment 1456 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Amendment 1463 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– On-board technologies and sub- systems, including automated functions, for all modes of transport taking account of relevant infrastructure interface needs and exploring; technological synergies between modes; safety/accidencets avoidance systems and enhancing cybersecurity; developing the human-machine interface;
Amendment 1489 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.8 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.8 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Rail technologies and operations for a high-capacity, fully connected, silent, interoperable, and automated railway system;
Amendment 1515 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 5 – introductory part
5. CLUSTER 'FOOD AND, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT'
Amendment 1521 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 2
Meeting the goals of sustainable development, guaranteeing the production and consumption of safe and healthy food, promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry, ensuring access to clean water, soil and air for all, cleaning up the seas and oceans, preserving and restoring the planet’s vital natural systems and environment requires that we harness the potential of research and innovation. But the pathways for the transition to sustainability and ways to overconme resilient barriers are hardly understood. Making the transition to sustainable consumption and production and restoring planetary health requires investing in technologies, new business models, and social and environmental innovation. This creates new opportunities for a sustainable, resilient, innovative and responsible European economy, boosting resource efficiency, productivity and competitiveness, and generating jobs and growth.
Amendment 1529 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 4
They will help to maintain and enhance the provision of biodiversity and secure the long-term provision of ecosystem services, climate adaptation and carbon sequestration (both on land and sea). They will help to maintain biodiversity and secure the long-term provision of ecosystem services, climate adaptation and carbon sequestration (both on land and sea). They will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions, eutrophication, waste and pollution from primary production (both terrestrial and aquatic), processing, consumption and other human activities. They will trigger investments, supporting the shift towards a circular economy, bioeconomy and blue economy, whilst protecting environmental health and integrity.
Amendment 1542 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– User driven and systemic approaches including open data, to environmental data and information for complex modelling and predictive systems;
Amendment 1544 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Biodiversity status, ecosystem protection, climate mitigation andassessment of ecosystem services and their value, climate mitigation, species and ecosystems’ adaptation, food security, agriculture and forestry, land use and land use change, urban and peri-urban development, natural resources management, ocean exploitprotection, restoration and management, seas and ocean conservation and conservexploitation, maritime security, and other relevant domains;
Amendment 1549 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– User oriented applications including their scaling up, to contribute to the preservation, restoration and management of European natural resources and ecosystems services and their related value chain.
Amendment 1556 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– The state and value of biodiversity, terrestrial and marine ecosystems, natural capital and ecosystem services;the appraisal of global and local biodiversity, natural capital and ecosystem services; the role of structuring species in supporting ecosystem biodiversity and enhancing ecosytem services; relationship between loss of structuring species and loss of ecosytem stability, biodiversity and value
Amendment 1575 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Methods, technologies and tools for sustainable and resilient production in terrestrial and marine farming, and forestry;, fostering local sustainable production
Amendment 1586 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Plant pests and diseases and animal health and welfare, in a context of increased and fast human and goods mobility; alternatives to the use of contentious pesticides, antibiotics and other substances;
Amendment 1592 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 8
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 8
– Innovations in farming at the interfaces between agriculture, aquaculture and forestry and in rural urban areas;
Amendment 1610 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – introductory part
5.2.4. Seas and Oceans
Amendment 1614 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 1
Seas and oceans' natural capital and ecosystem services offer significant socio- economic and welfare benefits. This potential is at risk because of the severe pressure from human and natural stressors such as pollution, overfishing, climate change, sea-level rise and extreme weather events. To prevent seas and oceans from reaching a point of no return, it is necessary to strengthen our knowledge and understanding on ecosystem changes and response to anthropogenic and climate driven impacts, in order to sustainably manage, protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems and prevent marine pollution, in a context of an improved and responsible ocean governance framework. This will also include research to sustainably unlock the vast and unexploited economic potential of seas and oceans aiming at producing more food without increasing pressures on them, and also contribute to alleviate pressure on land, freshwater and oceanmarine resources. There is a need for partnering approaches, including sea basin and macro-regional strategies, extending beyond the EU (e.g. in the Mediterranean, the Baltic, the Black Sea, the Atlantic, the Caribbean Sea and in the Indian Ocean); and for contributing to International Ocean Governance commitments, initiatives like the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and commitments linked to the conservation of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Amendment 1626 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Strengthened resilience of marine ecosystems thereby ensuring seas and ocean health, preventing, combating and mitigating the effects of natural and human pressures like pollution and plastics, eutrophication, acidification, seas and oceans warming, invasive species, sea level rise, considering the intersection between land and sea and fostering a circular approach;
Amendment 1629 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Technologies for the digital oceaseas and oceans research, knowledge and observation (seafloor, water column and water surface), connecting services and communities in land-based, climate, space and weather related activities, and promoted through the Blue Cloud as part of the European Open Science Cloud;
Amendment 1630 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– Monitoring and predictive/forecasting capacities including sea-level rise and other natural hazardsand man- made disasters, e.g. storms surges, tsunamis, oil spills;
Amendment 1635 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
– Nature-based solutions based on marine and coastal ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity and multiple ecosystem services, which will enable systemic approaches to sustainably use the resources of seas and oceans, contribute to environmental protection, coastal(including coastal) protection, restoration and management, and adaptation to climate change;
Amendment 1642 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 9
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 9
– Better understanding of the role of oceans and seas for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Amendment 1643 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 1
The combined effects of population growth, resource scarcity and overexploitation, environmental degradation, climate change and migration create unprecedented challenges which require food system transformation (FOOD 2030).20 Current food production and consumption are largely unsustainable while we are confronted with the double burden of malnutrition, characterised by the coexistence of undernutrition and obesity. Future food systems need to deliver sufficient safe, healthy and quality food for all, underpinned by resource efficiency, sustainability (including the reduction of GHG emissions, pollution and waste production), linking land and sea, reducing food losses and waste, enhancing food production from the seas and oceans and encompassing the entire 'food value chain' from producers to consumers – and back again. This needs to go hand in hand with development of the food safety system of the future and the design, development and delivery of tools, technologies and digital solutions that provide significant benefits for consumers and improve the competitiveness, efficiency and sustainability of the food value chain. Furthermore, there is a need to foster behavioural changes in food consumption and production patterns as well as to engagebetter engage consumers, primary producers, industry (including SMEs), retailers, food service sectors, consumers, and public services. _________________ 20 SWD(2016) 319 final: European Research and Innovation for Food and Nutrition Security
Amendment 1680 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.7 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.7 – paragraph 1
Circular production and consumption systems will provide benefits to the European economsociety by reducing resource dependency and increasing the competitiveness of enterprises, and to European citizens bythus creating new job opportunities and reducing pressures on the environment and climate. Beyond industrial transformation, the transition to a low-emission, resource efficient and circular economy will also need a broader system shift that requires systemic eco- innovative solutions, new business models, markets and investments, enabling infrastructure, social innovation changes in consumer behaviour, and governance models stimulating multi- stakeholder collaboration to ensure that the intended system change achieves better economic, environmental and social outcomes22 . OWhere appropriate, opening for international cooperation willcan be important for comparability, generating and sharing knowledge and avoiding duplication of efforts, e.g. through international initiatives such as the International Resource Panel. _________________ 22 The activities in Circular Systems Area of Intervention are complementary to those of Low-Carbon and Clean Industry in the Digital and Industry cluster.
Amendment 1684 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.7 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.7 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Solutions for sustainable and regenerative and healthy development of cities, peri- urban areas and regions, integrating the circular economy transformation with nature-based solutions, and healthy technologicales, digital, social, cultural and territorial governance innovations;
Amendment 1687 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.7 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.7 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Eco-innovation for prevention, restoration and remediation of environmental pollution from hazardous substances and chemicals of emerging concern; looking also at the interface between ecosystems, chemicals, products and waste;
Amendment 1690 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 1
High-quality and trusted scientific evidence is essential for good public policies. New initiatives and proposals for EU legislation need transparent, comprehensive and balanced evidence, whereas implementation of policies needs evidence and transparency to measure and monitor their impact and progress.
Amendment 1691 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 2
The JRC adds value to EU policies because its science is excellentof acknowledged quality, multi-disciplinary and independent of national, private and other external interests. Serving all areas of EU policy, it provides the cross-sectoral support that policymakers need to tackle increasingly complex societal challenges. The JRC's independence from special interests combined with its scientific- technical reference role enable it to facilitate consensus building between stakeholders and policy makers and to help diffusing sensitive situations. With its capacity to respond rapidly to policy needs, the JRC's activities are complementary with indirect actions aiming at supporting longer term policy objectives.
Amendment 1692 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1 – paragraph 1
Knowledge and data are growing exponentially. If policy makers are to make sense and use of this they must be reviewed and filtetheir quality assured. There is also a need for cross-cutting scientific methods and analytical tools for use by all Commission services, especially to anticipate and/or timely react to upcoming societal challenges and support better regulation. This includes innovative processes to engage stakeholders and citizens in policy-making issues.
Amendment 1696 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Data management, data sharing and coherence.compliance with FAIR principles (findability, accessibility, interoperability, re-usability)
Amendment 1701 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – introductory part
2. Inclusive, reflective and secure societyies
Amendment 1704 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 2
– Support to the preservation ofrestoration, preservation and management of tangible and intangible cultural heritage;
Amendment 1708 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 4
– Knowledge centre for disaster risk managementreduction;
Amendment 1716 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 3 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 3 – introductory part
3. Digital and IndustryIndustry in a digital world
Amendment 1717 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 3 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 3 – indent 4
– Research on nanotechnology and other Key Enabling Technologies;
Amendment 1722 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 4 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 4 – indent 2
– Assessment and reduction of risks in vulnerable ecosystems and critical economic sectors and infrastructure, with focus on adaptation strategies;
Amendment 1735 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 5 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 5 – indent 1
– Research on land, soil, forests, air, water, marine resources, raw materials and biodiversity to support the effective preservation, restoration and sustainable use of natural capital, including equitable and sustainable resources management in Africa ;
Amendment 1740 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.3 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.3 – introductory part
6.2.3. Innovation, socio-economic development, and competitiveness
Amendment 1742 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
– Management of intellectual property rights within a framework of Open Science and Open Innovation;
Amendment 1743 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – introductory part
6.2.4. Scientific ExcellenceQuality
Amendment 1744 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Dedicated collaborative and exchange programmes with research institutions and scientists from all the EU Member States;
Amendment 1745 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Access to JRC research infrastructures for researchers and innovators from all the EU Member States;
Amendment 1746 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Training of scientists and national experts from all the EU Member States;
Amendment 1747 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– Open science and open, open innovation and FAIR data.
Amendment 1748 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.5 – paragraph 1
The JRC will contribute to regional and urban policies, with focus on innovation- led territorial development, and with a view to reducing disparities between and within regions. It will also offer technical assistance to Member States and third countries and support the implementation of European legislation and actions.
Amendment 1749 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Implementation of regional and urban policies, smart specialisation strategies, strategies for economic transformation of regions in transition, integrated urban and rural development strategies and data;
Amendment 1750 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Knowledge centre for inclusive, equitable and sustainable territorial policies;
Amendment 1754 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – paragraph 2
Like its predecessors, Innovation is at the heart of Horizon Europe. The quest for new ideas, products and processes is driving Horizon Europe objectives and implementing modalities, from strategic programming to calls, and is present from the onset to the end of any project supported, from 'blue-sky' research to industrial or technological roadmaps and missions.
Amendment 1755 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – paragraph 4
Annex I – part III – paragraph 4
Recent decades have seen the emergence of major and global new markets in entertainment, media, health care, lodging and retailhealth care, education and culture, media and communication, retail, mobility, tourism, entertainment etc., based on breakthrough innovations in ICT, biotech, internet and the platform economy. These market- creating innovations, which impact the EU economy as a whole, are deployed by fast growing and often new companies. But only a few originat, which, however, seldom have the possibility to thrive in the EU.
Amendment 1757 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – paragraph 5
Annex I – part III – paragraph 5
A new global wave of breakthrough innovation is coming up, one that will be based on more 'deep-tech' technologies such as block-chain, artificial intelligence, genomics and robotics, and other technologies, which may also emerge from individual innovators and communities of citizens. They have in common that they are taking shape at the intersection between different technologies, industry sectors and scientific disciplines, offering radically new combinations of products, processes, services and business models, and have the potential to open up new markets worldwide. Additional sectors such as manufacturing, financial services, transport or energy will also be impacted by these new and emerging technologies.
Amendment 1771 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – paragraph 9
Annex I – part III – paragraph 9
Horizon Europe's Open Innovation pillar, in cooperation with other EU policies and in particular the InvestEU Programme, is designed to deliver such tangible results. It builds on lessons learned and on experience gained under the previous framework programmes, in particular from activities targeting future technologies and innovation (such as Future Emerging Technologies (FET) and Fast Track to Innovation (FTI)), SMEs (such as and the SME Instrument), but also private and corporate finance (such as FP7 RSFF, Horizon 2020 InnovFin), all part of the 'EIC pilot' activities launched for the period 2018- 2020.
Amendment 1806 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 – indent 6
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 – indent 6
– They will be managed pro-actively with milestones to gauge progress and the possibility to reorient or stop the projects where needed.
Amendment 1809 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
As well as financial support, innovators will have access to EIC business advisory services providing to projects coaching, mentoring and technical assistance, and pairing innovators with peers, industrial partners and investors. Innovators will also have facilitated access to expertise, facilities (including innovation hubs23 and research infrastructures) and partners from across EU supported activities (including those of the EIT, in particular through its KICs). _________________ 23 These are public or private facilities that offer access to latest knowledge and expertise on digital and related enabling technologies necessary for companies to become more competitive with regard to production, services and business processes.
Amendment 1814 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 2
The Pathfinder overall objective will be to nurture potential market creating innovation out of breakthrough technological ideas, and bring them to demonstration stage or development of business cases or strategies for further take-up by the Accelerator or any other market deployment solution. To that end, the Pathfinder will initially support the earliest stages of scientific and technological research and development, including proof of concept and prototypes for technology validation.
Amendment 1823 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 2
Consequently the Accelerator will provide financial support to not yet 'bankable' or investors-attractive innovators and companies that have the ambition to develop and deploy in EU and international markets their breakthrough innovations and to scale up rapidly. For that purpose it will build on the experience from the Phases 2 and 3 of Horizon 2020 SME Instrument and from Horizon 2020 InnovFin, in particular through the addition of non-grant components and the ability to support larger and longer investments, which should never include hazardous-finance operations.
Amendment 1832 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 5
For innovations with high technological risks ('deep tech') the support will always include a grant component covering the innovation activities. Where the various risks are reduced (technological, market, regulatory, etc.), the relative importance of the reimbursable advance component is expected to increase.
Amendment 1838 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 7
The Accelerator will mainly operate through a continuously open and bottom- up call, targeting individual entrepreneurs (mainly start-ups and SMEs), with a particular attention paid to young and to women innovators. This open and bottom- up call will be complemented by targeted support for on emerging breakthrough or disruptive technologieinnovations of potential strategic significance. Proposals may also be submitted by investors, including public innovation agencies, but the support will be awarded to the company.
Amendment 1865 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 7
Programme managers will review Pathfinder and Accelerator’s projects, for each milestone or at relevant intervals, to assess whether they should be continued, reoriented or terminated according to defined methods and procedures for project managementcriteria. Such assessments may involve external experts.
Amendment 1866 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 8
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 8
Given the high risk nature of the actions, it is expected that a significant number projects will not reach completion. Budget decommitted from such terminations will be used to support other EIC actionnew projects.
Amendment 1869 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1 a (new)
Amendment 1881 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
The EU must also aim to develop ecosystems that support social innovation and public sector innovation, in addition to innovation in private enterprises. Indeed, the government sector must innovate and renew itself in order to be able to support the changes in regulation and governance required to support the large-scale deployment of innovations, including new technologies and a growing public demand for the more efficient and effective delivery of services. Social innovations are crucial to enhance the welfare of our societies.
Amendment 1885 #
– Enhance coordination between national innovation programmes and the EIC, so as to stimulate operational synergies and avoid overlap, by sharing data on programmes and their implementation, resources and expertise, analysis and monitoring of technological and innovation trends, and by interconnecting respective innovators' communities;
Amendment 1895 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
As the report of the High Level Group on maximising the impact of EU research and innovation (the Lamy High level Group) clearly states, the way forward is 'to educate for the future and invest in people who will make the change'. In particular, European universities are called to stimulate entrepreneurship, tear down disciplinary borders and institutionalise strong non-disciplinary academia-industry collaborations. According to recent surveys, access to talented people is by far the most important factor influencing the location choices of European founders of start-ups. Entrepreneurship educationducation to problem solving and training opportunities play a key role in cultivating future innovators and in developing the abilities of existing ones to grow their businesideas to greater levels of success. Access to entrepreneurial talent, together with access to professional services, capital and markets on the EU level, and bringclustering key innovation actors together around a common goal are key ingredients for nurturing an innovation ecosystem. There is a need to coordinate efforts across the EU.in order to create a critical mass of interconnected EU-wide entrepreneurial clusters and ecosystems,
Amendment 1902 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – introductory part
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – introductory part
3.2.2. Entrepreneurial and innovationInnovation and entrepreneurial skills in a lifelong learning perspective and the entrepreneurial transformmodernisation of EU universities
Amendment 1903 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 1
The EIT education activities will be reinforced to foster innovation and entrepreneurship through better education and training. A stronger focus on human capitalresources development will be grounded on the expansion of existing EIT KICs education programmes in the view of continuing to offer students and professionals high quality curricula based on innovation and entrepreneurship in line in particular with the EU industrial and skills strategy. This may include researchers and innovators supported by other parts of Horizon Europe, in particular MSCA. The EIT will also support the renewal of European Universities and their integration in innovation ecosystems by stimulating and increasing their entrepreneurial potential and capabilities and encouraging them to better anticipate new skills (including entrepreneurial) requirements.
Amendment 1906 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Development of innovative curricula, taking into account the future needs of industrthe society, and cross-cutting programmes to be offered to students, entrepreneurs and professionals across Europe and beyond where specialist and sector specific knowledge is combined with entrepreneurial and innovation -oriented skills, such as digital, entrepreneurial and key enabling technologies high-tech skills;
Amendment 1908 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Strengthening and expanding the EIT label in order to improve the quality of education programmes based on partnerships between different higher education institutions, research centres and companies and offering learning-by-doing curricula and robust entrepreneurshipproblem solving- oriented education as well as international, inter- organisational and cross-sectorial mobility;
Amendment 1910 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Development of innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities of the higher education sector, by leveraging the EIT Community expertise in linking education, research and businessinnovation;
Amendment 1916 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Provision of input to innovation policy discussions and contribution to the design and implementation of EU policy priorities by continuously working with all relevant European Commission services, other EU programmes and their stakeholders, and further exploring opportunities within policy implementing initiatives;
Amendment 1917 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– Exploitation of synergies with other EU programmes supporting human capitalresources development and innovation (e.g. ESF+, ERDF and Erasmus);
Amendment 1962 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. Strategic configuration: Strategic overview of the implementation of the whole programme, coherence of the individual work programmes across the different parts of the programme, implementation of missions and Strengthening the European Research Area
Amendment 1967 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. Inclusive, Reflective and Secure Society
Amendment 1973 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. Digital and IndustryIndustry in a digital world