Activities of Stefan ECK related to 2018/0209(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1293/2013
Amendments (23)
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'strategic nature projects' means projects that support the achievement of Union nature and biodiversity objectives, laid down in particular in Directive 2009/147/EC and Council Directive 92/43/EEC, by implementing coherent programmes of action in the Member States to mainstream these objectives and priorities into other policies and financing instruments, including through coordinated implementation of the priority action frameworks established pursuant to Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) 'standard action projects' means projects, other than strategic integrated projects, strategic nature projects or technical assistance projects, such as bottom-up projects (CLLD), that pursue the specific objectives of the Programme set out in Article 3(2);
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to contribute to the shift towards a clean, circular,sustainable, circular, resource- and energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, including through the transition to clean energya highly energy- efficient and renewables-based energy system, to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, thereby contributing to sustainable developmenta high level of environmental protection and ambitious climate action. The Programme shall also support better environmental and climate governance at all levels, including better involvement of civil society NGOs and local actors.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to develop, demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the Union legislation and policy on environment and climate action, including the transition to clean energy, and to contribute to the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity and sustainable farming and food systems;
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) sustainable farming practises including soil- and agro-biodiversity, carbon capture, soil monitoring, soil and water protection;
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) the sub-programme Climate Change Governance, Mitigation and Adaptation;
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 5 457 900 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 3 55 200 000 000 for the field Environment, of which
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
(1) EUR 2 153 200 000 000 for the sub- programme Nature and Biodiversity anwhereby 60%ring-fencing for nature and biodiversity to be maintained
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
(2) EUR 1 352 000 000 000 for the sub- programme Circular Economy and Quality of Life;
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) EUR 1 952700 000 000 for the field Climate Action, of which
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
(1) EUR 951 700 000 000 for the sub- programme Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation and
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2
(2) EUR 12 00028 000 000 for the sub- programme Clean Energy Transition.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Programme may provide funding in any of the forms laid down in the Financial Regulation, in particular grants, prizes and procurement. It may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations up to a limit of maximum 20% of the financial envelope referred to in Article 5(1)..
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. A maximum of 25% of the financial envelope referred to in Article 5(1) shall be allocated to strategic integrated projects.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Grants under the Programme shall be awarded and co-financed by a rate of 75% and managed in accordance with Title VIII of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point –a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point –a (new)
(-a) projects financed by the Programme shall make a significant contribution to the achievement of at least one of the objectives set out in Article 3;
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) projects financed by the Programme shall avoid undermining environmental, climate or relevant clean energy objectives of the Programme and, whereas often as possible, shall promote the use of green public procurement;
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) projects with the highest potential of being replicated and taken-up by the public or private sector or of mobilising the largest investments or financial resources (catalytic potential) shall be given priority;
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) the Commission shall ensure geographical balance for the project financed by the Programme;
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Blending operations under this Programme shall be implemented in accordance with the [InvestEU Regulation] and Title X of the Financial Regulation. Blending operations under this Programme shall not benefit from more than maximum 20% of the financial envelope referred to in Article 5(1).
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme shall be implemented by at least two multiannual work programmes referred to in Article 110 of the Financial Regulation. Work programmes shall set out, where applicable, the overall amount reserved for blending operationsCommission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 to complement this Regulation by at least two multiannual work programmes referred to in Article 110 of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall ensure that co-legislators and stakeholders are adequately consulted when work programmes are developed.