62 Amendments of Dario TAMBURRANO related to 2018/0227(COD)
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) A central role in the implementation of the Programme should be attributed to Digital Innovation Hubs, which should stimulate the broad adoption of advanced digital technologies by industry, by public organisations and academia. A network of Digital Innovation Hubs should ensure the widest geographical coverage across Europe59 . A first set of Digital Innovation Hubs will be selected based on Member States’ proposals and then the network will be enlarged through an open, transparent and competitive process. The Digital Innovation Hubs will serve as access points to latest digital capacities including high performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, as well as other existing innovative technologies such as Key Enabling Technologies, available also in fablabs or citylabs. They shall act as single-entry points in accessing tested and validated technologies and promote open innovation. They will also provide support in the area of advanced digital skills. The network of Digital Innovation Hubs should also contribute to the participation of the outermost regions in the Digital Single Market. _________________ 59 As indicated in the Communication on Digitising European Industry (COM(2016) 180 final)
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Cybersecurity is a challenge for the whole Union that cannot continue to be addressed only with fragmented national initiatives. Europe's cybersecurity capacity should be reinforced to endow Europe with the necessary capacities to protect its citizens and, businesses and public administrations from cyber threats. In addition consumers should be protected when using connected products that can be hacked and compromise their safety. This should be achieved together with Member States and private sector by developing, and ensuring coordination between, projects reinforcing Europe's capacities in cybersecurity and ensuring the wide deployment of latest cybersecurity solutions across the economy, as well as by aggregating the competences in this field to ensure critical mass and excellence.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Commission's Communication on 'A new, modern Multiannual Financial Framework for a European Union that delivers efficiently on its priorities post- 2020'57 outlines among the options for the future financial framework a programme for Europe's digital transformations to deliver 'strong progress towards smart growth in areas such as high quality data infrastructure, connectivity and, cybersecurity and the digitisation of public administrations'. It would seek to secure European leadership in supercomputing, next generation internet, artificial intelligence, robotics and big data. It would reinforce the competitive position of industry and businesses in Europe across the digitised economy and would have a significant impact on bridging and filling the skills gap across the Union. _________________ 57 COM(2018) 98 final. COM(2018) 98 final.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The advanced digital technologies supported by this Programme, such as high performance computing, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are now sufficiently mature to move beyond the research arena and be deployed, implemented and scaled- up at Union level. Just as the deployment of these technologies require a Union response so does the skills dimension. Training opportunities in advanced digital skills need to be scaled up, increased and made accessible throughout the EU. Particular attention should be paid to providing workers, especially in the context of an ageing workforce, the means and tools to benefit from the opportunities offered by new digital infrastructures. Failing this could impede the smooth deployment of advanced digital technologies and hamper the participation of citizens to the public life and the job market, as well as the overall competitiveness of Union's economy. The actions supported by this programme are complementary to those supported by the ESF, ERDF and Horizon Europe programmes.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) Although it is essential that the Programme allows for the creation of an ecosystem capable of fostering European investments, generating added value for European citizens, businesses and public administrations and increasing citizens' basic and advanced digital skills and competences, classical and humanistic skills should nevertheless continue to be nurtured while potential pathologies linked to digitalisation, in the context of social and physical interactions, should not be overlooked.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Modernising public administrations and services through digital means is crucial to guarantee basic rights such as universal access to health services, sustainable mobility, citizen participation to public life and transparency, as well as reducing administrative burden on industry and on citizens in general by making their interactions with public authorities faster, more convenient and less costly, as well as by increasing the efficiency and the quality of the services provided to citizens and businesses. Since a number of services of public interest already have a Union dimension, the support to their implementation and deployment at Union level should ensure that citizens and businesses will benefit from the access to high quality digital services across Europe.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) The lack of digital skills in the public sector deserves specific attention. It is essential to continue investing in education and training of the workforce in the public sector in order to adopt digital transformation technologies in a smoother and more efficient way.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) A central role in the implementation of the Programme should be attributed to Digital Innovation Hubs, which should stimulate the broad adoption of advanced digital technologies by industry, by public organisations and academia. A network of Digital Innovation Hubs should ensure the widest geographical coverage across Europe59. A first set of Digital Innovation Hubs will be selected based on Member States’ proposals and then the network will be enlarged through an open, transparent and competitive process. The Digital Innovation Hubs will serve as access points to latest digital capacities including high performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, as well as other existing innovative technologies such as Key Enabling Technologies, available also in fablabs or citylabs. They shall act as single-entry points in accessing tested and validated technologies and promote open innovation. They must be able to validate technologies and will also provide support in the area of advanced digital skills. The network of Digital Innovation Hubs should also contribute to the participation of the outermost regions in the Digital Single Market. _________________ 59 As indicated in the Communication on Digitising European Industry (COM(2016) 180 final)
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) In order to make the most of all the opportunities and benefits offered by digital technologies, the existing gap in terms of access and use between public administrations, individuals, businesses and geographical areas should be filled. In view of this, accelerating the adoption of digital infrastructures, in particular in the most disadvantaged areas of the European territory, is fundamental in order to increase inclusiveness as well as the reduction of the digital divide.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) 'Digital Innovation Hub' means legal entity designated or selected in an open, transparent and competitive procedure in order to fulfil the tasks under the Programme, in particular providing access to technological expertise and experimentation facilities, such as equipment and software tools to enable the digital transformation of the industry.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Programme has the following general objective: to support the digital transformation of the European economy and society and bring its benefits to European public sector, citizens and businesses. The Programme will:
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) widen their diffusion and uptake in areas of public interest and, supporting their digital transformation and the adoption of the most advanced technologies and also in the private sector.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) raise awareness among citizens of risks as well as knowledge of basic processes concerning online privacy, data protection and cybersecurity, with particular reference to public administrations, SMEs and start-ups, in order to increase their cyber hygiene;
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Cybersecurity is a challenge for the whole Union that cannot continue to be addressed only with fragmented national initiatives. Europe's cybersecurity capacity should be reinforced to endow Europe with the necessary capacities to protect cits citizeizens, public administrations and businesses from cyber threats. In addition consumers should be protected when using connected products that can be hacked and compromise their safety. This should be achieved together with Member States and private sector by developing, and ensuring coordination between, projects reinforcing Europe's capacities in cybersecurity and ensuring the wide deployment of latest cybersecurity solutions across the economy, as well as by aggregating the competences in this field to ensure critical mass and excellence.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support the design and delivery of high-quality long-term trainings and courses for students, teachers, trainers, researchers, IT professionals and the workforce;
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) support the design and delivery of high-quality short-term trainings and courses for teachers, trainers, entrepreneurs, small business leaders, self- employed and the workforce;
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) support high-quality on-the-job trainings and traineeships for students, young entrepreneurs and graduates.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The advanced digital technologies supported by this Programme, such as high performance computing, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are now sufficiently mature to move beyond the research arena and be deployed, implemented and scaled- up at Union level. Just as the deployment of these technologies require a Union response so does the skills dimension. Training opportunities in advanced digital skills need to be scaled up, increased and made accessible throughout the EU. Special attention should be awarded to providing workers, and particularly older workers, with continuous training as well as the means and tools to harness new digital infrastructure. Failing this could impede the smooth deployment of advanced digital technologies and hamper the overall competitiveness of Union's economy. The actions supported by this programme are complementary to those supported by the ESF, ERDF and Horizon Europe programmes.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) promote the transnational mobility of students and IT professionals in the EU, in particular through the Digital Opportunity Traineeship initiative.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure that the public sector and areas of public interests, such as health and care, education, judiciary, transport, energy, environment, cultural and creative sectors, can effectively deploy and access state-of-the- art digital technologies, in particular high performance computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity;
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Modernising public administrations and services through digital means is crucial to upholding basic rights such as discrimination-free access to health services, sustainable mobility, citizens’ involvement and transparency, and to reducing the administrative burden on industry and on citizens in general by making their interactions with public authorities faster, more convenient and less costly, as well as by increasing the efficiency and the quality of the services provided to citizens and businesses. Since a number of services of public interest already have a Union dimension, the support to their implementation and deployment at Union level should ensure that citizens and businesses will benefit from the access to high quality digital services across Europe.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) reduce the distance in terms of use and access to digital services and infrastructures between public administrations, citizens, businesses and geographical areas, supporting their ability to provide more efficient services and encouraging greater citizens' involvement in decision-making processes;
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) The shortage of digital skills in the public sector merits specific attention. It is essential to invest in the continuous training of public sector workers to enable them to adopt digital transformation technologies more simply and efficiently.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) In order to exploit all the benefits that digital technologies can offer, there is a need to bridge the gap that exists between public administrations, individuals, businesses and geographical areas in terms of access and use. To this end, accelerating the adoption of digital infrastructure, in particular in less favoured areas of the EU is a key means of enhancing inclusiveness and reducing the digital divide.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) 'Digital Innovation Hub' means legal entity designated or selected in an open, transparent and competitive procedure in order to fulfil the tasks under the Programme, in particular providing access to technological expertise and experimentation facilities, such as equipment and software tools to enable the digital transformation of the industry.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Programme has the following general objective: to support the digital transformation of the European economy and society and bring its benefits to the public sector, European citizens and businesses. The Programme will:
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Additional Digital Innovation Hubs shall be selected on the basis of an open, transparent and competitive process, in such a way to ensure the widest geographical coverage across Europe. The number of entities of the network shall be proportional to the population of a given Member States and there shall be at least one Digital Innovation Hub per Member State. To address the specific constraints faced by the EU outermost regions as well as the development needs of EU less advantaged areas, specific entities may be nominated to cover their needs.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) provide digital transformation services - including testing and experimentation facilities - targeted towards start-ups, SMEs and midcaps, alsoespecially in sectors that are slow in the uptake of digital and related technologies;
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) widen their diffusion and uptake in areas of public interest and, supporting their digital transformation and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, as well as in the private sector.;
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) transfer expertise and know-how between regions, in particular by networking start-ups, SMEs and midcaps established in one region with Digital Innovation Hubs established in other regions which are best suited to provide relevant services;
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) provide thematic services, including services related to artificial intelligence, high performance computing and cybersecurity and trust to the administrations, public sector organisations, start-ups, SMEs and midcaps. Individual Digital Innovation Hubs may specialise in specific thematic services and do not need to provide all thematic services mentioned in this paragraph;
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) where applicable, the public interest;
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 4 – paragraph 2 – point 1
Annex I – part 4 – paragraph 2 – point 1
1. Access to on the job training by taking part in quality and paid traineeships in competence centres and companies deploying advanced technologies, including through existing initiatives such as the Digital Opportunity Traineeship initiative.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – point 5
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – point 5
5. Education and culture: Provide creators and creative industry in Europe with effective access to latest digital technologies from AI to advanced computing. Exploit the European cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, as a vector to promote cultural diversity, freedom of expression, social cohesion and European citizenship. Support the uptake of digital technologies in education. Preserve and disseminate the European cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, through digitisation and other initiatives that take into account the latest digital technologies (for example augmented reality). Support the uptake of digital technologies in education, including providing schools with adequate digital infrastructures and equipment, such as high-capacity broadband networks with access to at least 100 Mbps connectivity. Support continuing digital education from an early age, nurturing at the same time classical and humanistic skills, without overlooking the risk of digital addiction as well as potential pathologies linked to digitalisation, in the context of social and physical interactions.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – paragraph 3
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – paragraph 3
Additionally a set of Digital Single Market support activities will be supported which will include a pan-European network of Safer Internet Centres to foster digital and media literacy and raise awareness and among minors, from an early age, parents and teachers regarding the importance of online data protection and the risks minors may encounter online and ways to protect them, and to tackle the dissemination of child sexual abuse material online; measures aimed at avoiding digital addiction, combatting intentional disinformation spread and online manipulation; an EU observatory for the digital platform economy as well as studies and outreach activities.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) strengthen the capacity of public administrations so as to help them adopt the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR);
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) support the best use of European knowledge, capacity and skills related to cybersecurity, taking particular care to ensure that ENISA has the appropriate tools and resources to fulfil its tasks;
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensure a wide deployment of the latest cybersecurity solutions across the economy, with specific reference to public services and SMEs;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support the design and delivery of high quality continuous long-term trainings and courses for students, younger and older teachers, educators, researchers, IT professionals and the workforce;
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) support the design and delivery of high quality continuous short-term trainings and courses for teachers, educators, self-employed workers, entrepreneurs, small business leaders and the workforce;
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) sSupport high quality continuous on-the-job trainings and traineeships for students, young entrepreneurs, the workforce and graduates.
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Promote EU cross-border mobility for IT students and professionals through the ‘Digital Opportunity Traineeship’, for example;
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure that the public sector and areas of public interests, such as health and care, education, judiciary, transport, energy, environment, cultural and creative sectors, can effectively deploy and access state-of-the- art digital technologies, in particular high performance computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity;
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) narrow the distance between public administrations, citizens, businesses and geographical areas regarding use of, and access to, digital services and infrastructures, helping them provide more efficient services and encouraging greater public involvement in decision-making processes;
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. For the purpose of the establishment of the network mentioned in paragraph 1, it should preferably consist of at least one hub in each Member State, which shall designate candidate entities through an open and competitive process, on the basis of the following criteria:
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Additional Digital Innovation Hubs shall be selected on the basis of an open, transparent and competitive process, in such a way to ensure the widest geographical coverage across Europe. The number of entities of the network shall be proportional to the population of a given Member States and there shall be at least one Digital Innovation Hub per Member State. To address the specific constraints faced by the EU outermost regions and the need to develop the less-favoured areas within the Member States, specific entities may be nominated to cover their needs.
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Article 16 – paragraph 5
5. The Digital Innovation Hubs must be clearly identified by means of specific indications or labels and may receive funding in the form of grants.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) provide digital transformation services - including testing and experimentation facilities - targeted towards start-ups SMEs and midcaps, alsoespecially in sectors that are slow in the uptake of digital and related technologies;
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – point a a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – point a a (new)
(aa) validate the technological solutions developed under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, taking into account experience acquired from initiatives under previous financial programmes;
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) where applicable, the public interest;
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Those work programmes shall be adopted as multiannualtwo-yearly programmes for the entire Programmeevery two years. If justified by specific implementation needs, they may also be adopted as multiannual programmes which cover one or more Specific Objectives.
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 – point 3 a (new)
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 – point 3 a (new)
3a. the adoption of measures to analyse data regarding the psychological, perceptive, social and behavioural effects on active and passive users resulting from the dissemination of artificial intelligence, ubiquitous connections and the everyday presence of cyber-physical systems (robots) in the lives of users, including those in their developmental years.
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 4 – paragraph 1
The Programme shall support easy access to advanced digital skills, notably in HPC, AI, distributed ledgers (e.g. blockchain) and cybersecurity for the current and future labour force by offering students, recent graduates, and existing and future workers, wherever they are situated, with the means to acquire and develop these skills.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 4 – paragraph 2 – point 1
Annex I – part 4 – paragraph 2 – point 1
1. Access to on the ongoing job training by taking part in high quality paid traineeships in competence centres and companies deploying advanced technologies., for example though existing initiatives such as the ‘Digital Opportunity Traineeship’;
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 4 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part 4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – point 2 – point 2.3
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – point 2 – point 2.3
2.3. Make digital tools available for citizen empowerment from school age and for person- centred care by supporting the exchange of innovative and best practices in digital health, capacity building and technical assistance, in particular for cybersecurity, AI and HPC.
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – point 4
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – point 4
4. Transport, energy and environment: Deploy decentralised solutions and infrastructures required, including distributed register technologies for large- scale digital applications such as smart cities or smart rural areas in support of transport, energy and environmental policies.
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – point 5
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – point 5
5. Education and culture: Provide creators and creative industry in Europe with effective access to latest digital technologies from AI to advanced computing.; Exploit the European tangible and intangible cultural heritage as a vector to promote cultural diversity, freedom of expression social cohesion and European citizenship. Support the uptake of digital technologies in educationPreserve and disseminate the tangible and intangible European cultural heritage through digitisation and other initiatives that take into account the latest digital technologies (e.g. enhanced reality); Support the uptake of digital technologies in education and their use in schools that must be suitably equipped and have the necessary infrastructures, starting from high-capacity broadband networks with at least 100Mbps connectivity; Keep pace with digital transformation without neglecting education in the classical and humanistic subjects, while remaining attentive to the dangers of ‘digital addiction’ and the erosion of psycho- relational skills, natural space-time perception and awareness of our own bodies and those of others, especially at the developmental age.
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – paragraph 3
Annex I – part 5 – subpart I – paragraph 3
Additionally a set of Digital Single Market support activities will be supported which will include a pan-European network of Safer Internet Centres to foster media and digital literacy and raise awareness and among minors from an early age, parents and teachers regarding the importance of online personal data protection and the risks minors may encounter online and ways to protect them, and to tackle the dissemination of child sexual abuse material online; measures aimed at avoiding ‘digital addition’ combatting intentional disinformation spread and online manipulation; an EU observatory for the digital platform economy as well as studies and outreach activities.an EU observatory for the digital platform economy as well as studies and outreach activities.