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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument PDF (1 MB) DOC (537 KB)
Amendments (326)
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a regulation
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The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
Amendment 383 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amendwithdraw its proposal;
Amendment 384 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. Requests the Commission to submit as soon as possible a new proposal for a regulation meeting the requests expressed by Parliament in its resolution of 14 March 20181a. _________________ 1a Text adopted P8_TA(2018)0075.
Amendment 385 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The policy framework of Union’s external action referred to in this Regulation should include, inter alia: the EU Strategic Framework and Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy; the European Consensus on Development; the Addis Ababa Action Agenda; the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; the Paris Agreement on Climate Change; the New Urban Agenda; development effectiveness principles agreed in the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) during the Busan High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in 2011 and renewed during the High-Level Meeting in Nairobi in 2016; the UN guiding principles for business and human rights; the OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises; the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; the Comprehensive approach to the EU implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 1820 on women, peace and security; the European Union's Gender Action Plan 2016-2020: gender equality and women's empowerment in external relations; the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women; the EU Integrated Approach to External Conflicts and Crises; the Union Programme for the Prevention of Violent Conflicts; the Concept on Strengthening EU Mediation and Dialogue Capacities; the EU-wide Strategic Framework to support Security Sector Reform (SSR); the EU strategy against illicit firearms, small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition; the EU Concept for Support to Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR); the Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligation of States in the area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; the Refugee Convention; the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, adopted in Marrakech on December 10th 2018; the Global Compact on Refugees; the outcomes of the Beijing Platform for Action and the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD); the UNCTAD Roadmap towards Sustainable Sovereign Debt Workouts (April 2015); and the Guiding Principles on Foreign Debt and Human Rights drawn up by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital –1 (new)
Recital –1 (new)
(-1) In accordance with Article 3.5 of the Treaty on European Union, in its relations with the wider world, the Union should uphold and promote its values and interests and contribute to the protection of its citizens. It should contribute to peace, security, the sustainable development of the Earth, solidarity and mutual respect among peoples, free and fair trade, eradication of poverty and the protection of human rights, in particular the rights of the child, as well as to the strict observance and the development of international law, including respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter.
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital -1 a (new)
Recital -1 a (new)
(-1a) In accordance with Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union, the Union's action on the international scene should be guided by the principles which have inspired its own creation, development and enlargement, and which it seeks to advance in the wider world: democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law. The Union should pursue consistency between the different areas of its external action and between these and its other policies. The Union should work for a high degree of cooperation in all fields of international relations. The wide array of actions enabled by this Regulation should contribute to the objectives set out in that Article of the Treaty.
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital –1 b (new)
Recital –1 b (new)
(-1b) In accordance with Article 11 on the Treaty of the functioning of the European Union, environmental protection requirements must be integrated into the definition and implementation of the Union's policies and activities, in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development.
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital –1 c (new)
Recital –1 c (new)
(-1c) In accordance with Article 8.1 of the Treaty on European Union, the Union should develop a special relationship with neighbouring countries, aiming to establish an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness, founded on the values of the Union and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on cooperation.
Amendment 392 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital –1 d (new)
Recital –1 d (new)
(-1d) The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are a recognition that ending poverty, the first Sustainable Development Goal, and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The general objective of the Programme "Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument" (the ‘Instrument’) should be to uphold and promote the Union’s values and, principles and fundamental interests worldwide in order to pursue the objectives and principles of the Union’s external action, as laid down in Article 3(5), Articles 8 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union.
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In accordance with Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union, the Union's action on the international scene shall be guided by the principles which have inspired its own creation, development and enlargement, and which it seeks to advance in the wider world: democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law. The Union shall pursue consistency between the different areas of its external action and between these and its other policies, as well as it shall work for a high degree of cooperation in all fields of international relations. The wide array of actions enabled by this Regulation should contribute to the objectives set out in that Article of the Treaty.
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Poverty includes all the areas in which people of either gender are deprived and perceived as incapacitated in different societies and local contexts. The core dimensions of poverty include economic, human, political, socio-cultural and protective capabilities. Poverty relates to human capabilities such as consumption and food security, health, education, rights, the ability to be heard, human security especially for the poor, dignity and decent work. Therefore combating poverty will only be successful if equal importance is given to investing in people (first and foremost in health and education and HIV/AIDS, the protection of natural resources (like forests, water, marine resources and soil) to secure rural livelihoods, and investing in wealth creation (with emphasis on issues such as entrepreneurship, job creation, access to credits, property rights and infrastructure). The empowerment of women is the key to all development and gender equality should be a core part of all policy strategies.
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Union shall ensure policy coherence for development as required by Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The Union should take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that are likely to affect developing countries, which will be a crucial element of the strategy to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ('2030 Agenda') adopted by the United Nations in September 201545 . Ensuring policy coherence for sustainable development, as embedded in the 2030 Agenda, requires taking into account the impact of all policies on sustainable development at all levels — nationally, within the Union, in other countries and at global level. The Union should also consider the impact of all policies on conflict dynamics, by promoting a conflict sensitive approach based on rigorous conflict analysis in all actions and programmes under this Regulation, with the aim of avoiding negative impacts and maximizing positive ones. _________________ 45 "Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development", adopted at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015 (A/RES/70/1).
Amendment 413 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The Union is strongly committed to gender equality as a human right, a question of social justice and a core value of the Union's external policy. Article 8 TFEU lays down the principle of gender mainstreaming in all EU activities. A proper implementation of gender mainstreaming requires the allocation of adequate resources and transparency in the budget lines dedicated to promote gender equality and to combat gender discrimination.
Amendment 415 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The global context for action is the pursuit of a rules-based global order, with multilateralism as its key principle and the United Nations at its core. The 2030 Agenda, together with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change57 and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development. With the Sustainable Development Goals at its core, the 2030 Agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally and promote peaceful, just and inclusive societies. It is universal in scope, providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the Union, to its Member States and to its partners. It balances the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets. The 2030 Agenda aims to leave no one behind and seeks to reach the furthest behind first. The implementation of the 2030 Agenda will be closely coordinated with the Union's other relevant international commitments. Actions undertaken by this Regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals and to integrated actions that can create co- benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. _________________ 57 without undermining others. _________________ 57 Signed in New York on 22 April 2016. Signed in New York on 22 April 2016. 58 "Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development", adopted on 16 June 2015 and endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly on 27 July 2015 (A/RES/69/313).
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the five priorities established inUnited Nations’ Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, the Paris Climate Agreement, the European Consensus for Development, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (the 'Global Strategy')59 , paresented on 19 June 2016, which represents the Union's vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others, to advance its values and interests part of the framework for the application of this Regulation. The Union should enhance partnerships, promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern. Its action should support the Union’s interestfundamental interests, principles and values in all its aspects, including preservomoting democracy and human rights, preserving and building peace, preventing conflicts, ensuring nuclear safety, strengthening international security, fightaddressing root causes of irregularforced migration and displacement and assisting populations, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters, supporting trade policy, economicbringing about the conditions to create an international legal framework for the protection of persons displomacy and economic cooperation, promoting digital solutions and taced due to climate change and environmental degradation, supporting the fight against climate change, a fair, environmentally sustainable and human rights compliant trade policy, echonologiesmic diplomacy and economic cooperation, and fostering the international dimension of Union’s policies. In promoting its interests,fundamental interests, principles and values the Union should comply with, and promote, the principles of respect for high social, labour and environmental standards, for the rule of law, for international law and for human rights. A commitment to respect, promote and protect human rights and democratic principles is an essential element of the Union´s contractual relations with third countries. _________________ 59 "Shared Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe. A global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy", June 2016.
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The new European Consensus on Development ('the Consensus')60 , signed on 7 June 2017, provides the framework for a common approach to development cooperation by the Union and its Member States to implement the 2030 Agenda and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. Eradicating poverty, tackling discrimination and inequalities, protecting the environment and fighting climate change, leaving no one behind and strengthening resilience are at the heart of development cooperation policy. _________________ 60 "The New European Consensus on Development 'Our World, our Dignity, Our Future'", Joint statement by the Council and the Representatives of the governments of the Member States meeting within the Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission, 8 June 2017.
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to implement the new international framework established by the 2030 Agenda, thecomplemented by the EU’s Global Strategy and the Consensus, this Regulation should aim at increasing the coherence and ensuring the effectiveness of the Union's external action by concentrating its efforts through a streamlined instrument to improve the implementation of the different external action policies.
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In accordance with the Global Strategy and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) as adopted on 18 March 201561 , recognition should be given to the need to move away from crisis response and containment to a more structural, preventive, long-term approach that more effectively addresses situations of fragility, natural and man- made disasters, and protracted crises. Greater emphasis and collective approaches are required on risk reduction, prevention, mitigation and preparedness; and further efforts are required to enhance swift response and a durable recovery. This Regulation should therefore contribute to strengthening resilience and linking humanitarian aid and development action through rapid response actions. _________________ 61 "Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction", adopted on 18 March 2015 and endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly on 3 June 2015 (A/RES/69/283).
Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Pursuant to the Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to reinforced monitoring and reporting with a focus on results, covering outputs, outcomes and impacts in partner countries benefiting from the Union's external financial assistance. In particular, as agreed in the Consensus, actions under this Regulation are expected toshould contribute 20% of the Official Development Assistance funded under this Regulation to social inclusion and human development, including gender equality and women's empowerment.
Amendment 453 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In line with existing commitments in EU Gender Action Plan II, at least 85% of Official Development Assistance (ODA) funded programmes under this Regulation should have gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment as a significant objective, across all programmes, geographic and thematic, annually and over the duration of its actions.
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) The Union's development policies under this regulation will give particular attention to the needs and empowerment of children and youth and will contribute to the realisation of their potential as key agents of change by investing in human development and social inclusion.
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) This Regulation should contribute to the collective Union objective of providing 0.7% of Gross National Income as Official Development Assistance within the timeframe of the 2030 Agenda. In that regard, at least 927 % of the funding under this Regulation should contribute to actions designed in such a way that they fulfil the criteria for Official Development Assistance as established by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) This Regulation should reflect the need to focus on strategic priorities, both geographically – the European Neighbourhood and Africa, as well as countries that are fragile and most in need, but also thematically – security, migration, climate change and human rights. ustainable development, poverty eradication, security, peace, climate change, environmental degradation and contributing to realising human rights and gender equality worldwide.
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) This Regulation should support the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy, as reviewed in 2015, and the implementation of regional cooperation frameworks, such as cross- border cooperation and the external aspects of relevant macro-regional and sea basin strategies and policies. Those initiatives offer political frameworks for deepening relations with and among partner countries, based on the principles of mutual accountability, shared ownership and responsibility. In cases of a serious or persistent degradation of democracy, human rights or rule of law in one of the countries covered by Annex I, support should be suspended.
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The European Neighbourhood Policy, as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience, particularly by boosting economic development, as the Union's main political priorities. In order to attain its objective, the reviewed European Neighbourhood Policy has been focusing on four priority areas: good governance, democracy, the rule of law and human rights, with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society; economic development; security; migration and mobility, including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement. Environmental sustainability is another key concern. Differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the European Neighbourhood Policy, recognising different levels of engagement, and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the Union. _________________ 62 Joint communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, "Review of the European Neighbourhood policy", 18 November 2015.
Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) This Regulation should support the implementation of a modernised association agreement with countries of the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and allow the EU and its ACP partners to develop further strong alliances on key global challenges. In particular, this Regulation should support the continuation of the established cooperation between the Union and the African Union in line with the Joint Africa- EU Strategy and build on the future EU- ACP agreement after 2020, including through a continental approach towards Africa.
Amendment 485 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 b (new)
Recital 20 b (new)
(20b) This Regulation should also contribute to the trade-related aspects of the Union's external relations, such as the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises and the cooperation with third countries on supply chain due diligence, for example through Regulation(EU) No 2017/821 laying down supply chain due diligence obligations for Union importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating from conflict-affected and high-risk areas, the Kimberley Process for the certification of rough diamonds, the Sustainability Compact, the implementation of commitments under the Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and the Council1a(GSP Regulation), cooperation under the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) and Aid for Trade initiatives in order to ensure consistency and mutual support between EU trade policy and development goals and actions; _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No732/2008 (OJ L 303, 31.10.2012, p. 1)
Amendment 487 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Union should seek the most efficient use of available resources in order to optimise the impact of its external action. That should be achieved through coherence and complementarity among the Union's external financing instruments, notably the Instrument for Pre-Accession III63 , the Humanitarian Aid Instrument64 , the Decision on Overseas Countries and Territories65 , the European Instrument for Nuclear Safety to complement the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument on the basis of the Euratom Treaty66 , the common foreign and security policy and the newly proposed European Peace Facility67 which is financed outside the Union budget, as well as the creation of synergies with other Union policies and Programmes. This includes coherence and complementarity with macro-financial assistance, where relevant. In order to maximise the impact of combined interventions to achieve a common objective, this Regulation should foresee strict conditionalities for suspension of assistance and allow for the combination of funding with other Union Programmes, as long as the contributions do not cover the same costs. _________________ 63 COM (2018) 465 final Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) 64 Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1). 65 COM(2018) 461 final Proposal for a Council Decision on the Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union including relations between the European Union on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark on the other ('Overseas Association Decision'). 66 COM(2018) 462 final Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a European Instrument for Nuclear Safety complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument on the basis of the Euratom Treaty. 67 C(2018) 3800 final Proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the Council for a Council Decision establishing a European Peace Facility.
Amendment 491 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) This Regulation should reconfirm nuclear safety as an important part of the EU external action and facilitate the objectives of cooperation specified in Regulation (EINS). Therefore, in the event where a partner country persistently fails to respect the basic nuclear safety standards, such as provisions of the relevant international Conventions within the Framework of the IAEA, the Espoo and Aarhus Conventions and their subsequent amendments, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the additional Protocols thereto, the commitments to implementation of stress tests and related measures, and the objectives of cooperation specified in Regulation (EINS), assistance under this Regulation for the country concerned should be reconsidered and might be suspended or partly suspended.
Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The main approach for actions financed under this Regulation should be through geographic programmes, in order to maximise the impact of the Union's assistance and bring Union's action closer to partner countries and populations. This general approachand thematic programmes and by rapid response actions, where relevant. Joint programming combining all elements should bensure complemented by thematic programmes and by rapid response actions, where relevantarity, efficiency and effectiveness of EU support for partner countries.
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In line with the Consensus, the Union and its Member States should enhance joint programming to increase their collective impact by bringing together their resources and capacities. Joint programming should build on the partner countries’ political priorities, engagement, appropriation and ownership. The Union and its Member States should seek to support partner countries through joint implementation, whenever appropriate.
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Whilst democracy and human rights, including gender equality and women's and girls' empowerment should be reflected throughout the implementation of this Regulation, Union assistance under the thematic programmes for human rights and democracy and civil society organisations that should have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of the governments and public authorities of the third countries concerned.
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Civil society organisations should embrace a wide range of actors with different roles and mandates which includes all non-State, not-for-profit structures, non-partisan and non-violent, through which people organise to pursue shared objectives and ideals, whether political, cultural, social or economic. Operating from the local to the national, regional and international levels, they comprise urban and rural, formal and informal organisations. In line with the Consensus for Development, this Regulation will deepen partnerships with CSOs in support of sustainable development, promoting an operating space and enabling environments for CSOs to allow them to play their multiple roles as promoters of democracy, the rule of law, social justice and human rights, defenders of rights holders, climate action and environmental protection, independent advocates monitoring and holding authorities to account, implementers and agents of change including through development education and awareness raising. This Regulation will promote civil society space and enhance support for, and build the capacity of CSOs, so as to strengthen their voice in the development process and to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. This Regulation should offer also the possibility for very small civil society organisations to receive small grants in a fast and unbureaucratic manner in particular in the context of situations of fragility, crisis, and inter-community tensions.
Amendment 508 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) The Union recognises the crucial role local authorities play in the implementation of the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and should enhance its support for local authorities’ capacity building.
Amendment 509 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 b (new)
Recital 26 b (new)
(26b) On 8 December 2008, the Council approved a comprehensive approach to the implementation by the Union of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) on women, peace and security, recognising the close links between the issues of peace, security, development and gender equality. The Union has consistently called for full implementation of the women, peace and security agenda as set out in relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, particularly the need to combat violence against women in conflict situations and to promote the participation of women in peacebuilding.
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 c (new)
Recital 26 c (new)
(26c) Peace-building, conflict prevention and stability have been identified by the Global Strategy as key policies for the Union’s external action. Taking into account growing instability and conflict in the Union’s neighbourhood and beyond, these policies merit doubling of respective funds compared to the 2014-2020 financial perspective. It is equally important to preserve and enlarge the scope of the Union’s policies on the matter. This implements relevant Union strategies such as the EU Integrated Approach to External Conflicts and Crises, the Union Programme for the Prevention of Violent Conflicts, the Concept on Strengthening EU Mediation and Dialogue Capacities, the EU-wide Strategic Framework to support Security Sector Reform (SSR), EU strategy against illicit firearms, small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition, and the EU Concept for Support to Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR).
Amendment 512 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change, protecting the environment and fighting biodiversity losses, in line with the Union commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to mainstream climate and environmental action in the Union policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 250 % of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute 250 % of its overall financial envelope to climate objectivesand environment related objectives. This includes a target of 10% dedicated to biodiversity. Relevant actions will be identified during the implementation of this Regulation, and t. The overall contribution from this Regulation should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes. Union action in this area should favour the adherence to the Paris Agreement and to the Rio Conventions. Actions and measures contributing to meeting the target on climate and environment shall take into consideration the relation between climate, peace and security, women’s empowerment and the fight against poverty.
Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) Sustainable agriculture and food systems, including sustainable fisheries, will have to address the food and nutrition security needs of a growing global population while protecting the environment. This regulation should promote sustainable agriculture, sustainable management of natural resources such as water, soil and forests. Actions under this envelope are expected to contribute 10% of its overall financial envelope to food and nutrition security by increasing support to smallholders and agro-ecological practices.
Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) It is essential to further step up cCooperation on migration with partner countries, reaping the benefits of well- managed should be based on the Global compact on Safe, Orderly and rRegular mMigration and effectively addressing irregular migration. Such cooperation shouldthe Global Compact on Refugees and enable developing countribute to ensuring access to international protection,es to reap the benefits of well-managed and regular migration, effectively addressing the root causes of irregularforced migration, enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in and displacement and alleviate the burden of developing countries which host the fhight against irregular migration, trafficking in human beest number of refugees worldwide. It should contribute to ensurings and migrant smuggling,ccess to international protection and working on returns, readmission and reintegration where relevant, on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations. Therefore, third countries' effective cooperation with the Union in this area should be an integral element in the general principles of this Regulation. An increased coherence between migration and development cooperation policies is important to ensureintegration after return where relevant in a conflict sensitive manner to avoid negative impacts on conflict dynamics. The cooperation should contribute to facilitate safe and regular migration, engagement with diaspora, financial intermediaries and programmes enhancing thate development assistance supports partner countries to manage migration more effectively. This Regulation should contribute to a coordinated, holistic and structured approach to migration, maximising the synergies and applying the necessary leverageimpact of remittances. Such cooperation should be based on mutual accountability, with full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations.
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) This Regulation should enable the Union to respond to challenges, needs and opportunities related to migration, in complementarity with Union migration and development policyies. To contribute to that end, and without prejudice to unforeseen circumstances, 10in order to maximise the contribution of migration to development, a maximum of 5% of its financial envelope is expected to be dedicated to addressing the root causes of irregularforced migration and forced displacement and to supporting migration management andthe development of safe and regular pathways for migration and supporting migration governance including the protection of refugees and migrants' rights within the objectives of this Regulation.
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, financial assistance, budget support, trust funds, financial instruments and budgetary guarantees, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in Member States and third countries, as the respect for the rule of law is essential for sound financial management and effective EU funding.
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) The new European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (‘EFSD+’), building on its successful predecessor, the EFSD70 , should constitute an integrated financial package supplying financing capacity in the form of grants, budgetary guarantees and financial instruments worldwide. The EFSD+ should support the External Investment Plan and combine blending and budgetary guarantee operations covered by the External Action Guarantee, including those covering sovereign risks associated with lending operations, previously carried out under the external lending mandate to the European Investment Bank. Given its role under the Treaties and its experience over the last decades in supporting Union policies, the European Investment Bank should remain a natural partner for the Commission for the implementation of operations under the External Action Guarantee. _________________ 70 Regulation (EU) 2017/1601 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 September 2017 establishing the European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD), the EFSD Guarantee and the EFSD Guarantee Fund.
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The EFSD+ should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio-economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty, sustainable and inclusive growthpromotion of peaceful, just and inclusive societies sustainable and inclusive growth, tackling climate change through mitigation and adaptation, environmental degradation, the creation of decent jobs, economic opportunities, skills and entrepreneurship, socioeconomic sectors, cooperatives, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as well and thus addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregularforced migration and displacement, in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents. Special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict, Least Developed Countries and heavily indebted poor countries. Investments should be based on conflict analysis, focus on the root causes of conflict, fragility and instability, maximising the potential for fostering peace and minimising the risks of exacerbating conflicts.
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) The EFSD+ should maximise additionality of funding, address market failures and sub-optimal investment situations, deliver innovative products and ‘crowd-in’ private sector funds to optimize the contribution of private finance to local sustainable development. Involvement of the private sector in the Union’s cooperation with partner countries through the EFSD+ should yield measurable and additional development impact in full respect of the environment and local communities’ rights and livelihoods without distorting the local market and unfairly competing with local economic actors. It should be cost-effective based on mutual accountability and risk and cost sharing. The EFSD+ should operate as a ‘one-stop- shop’, receiving financing proposals from financial institutions and public or private investors and delivering a wide range of financial support to eligible investments.
Amendment 551 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) An External Action Guarantee should be established building on the existing EFSD Guarantee and the Guarantee Fund for external actions. The External Action Guarantee should support the EFSD+ operations covered by budgetary guarantees, macro-financial assistance and loans to third countries on the basis of Council Decision 77/270/Euratom71 . These operations should be supported by appropriations under this Regulation, together with those under Regulation (EU) No …/… (IPA III) and Regulation (EU) No …/… (EINS), which should also cover the provisioning and liabilities arising from macro-financial assistance loans and loans to third countries referred to in Article 10(2) of Regulation EINS, respectively. When funding EFSD+ operations, priority should be given to those which have a high impact on jobdecent job and livelihoods creation and whose cost-benefit ratio enhances the sustainability of investment. The operations supported with the External Action Guarantee should be accompanied by an in-depth ex ante assessment of environmental, financial and social aspects, as appropriate and in line with the better regulation requirements. , including the impact on rights and livelihoods of affected communities and in line with the better regulation requirements and taking due account of the principle of free and prior informed consent (FPIC) of affected communities in land-related investments. Ex-post impact assessments should measure the development impact of the EFSD+ operations. The External Action Guarantee should not be used to provide essential public services, which remains a government responsibility. _________________ 71 Council decision 77/270/EURATOM of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9).
Amendment 553 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) In order to fulfil the political commitments of the Union on climate action, renewable energy and resource efficiency, a minimum share of 50 % of the financing under the Guarantee should be devoted to investments relevant for those sectors.
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) External actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of Union partners and to global challenges to human rights, democracy and good governance, security and stability, climate change and environment, oceans, and the migration crisis and its root causesconsequences of the larger number of people affected by global displacement. Reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. To increase the ability of the EU to respond to unforeseen needs, building on the successful experience of the European Development Fund (EDF), an amount should be left unallocated as an emerging challenges and priorities cushion. It should be mobilised in accordance with the procedures established in this Regulation.
Amendment 558 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)
Recital 39 a (new)
(39a) Measures in the fields of counter- terrorism, organised crime, cyber security and military capacity building of military actors in third countries such as CBSD need to be planned and implemented in strict compliance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law in order to prevent violations of these obligations and damage to the Union’s security and reputation as a credible promoter of international law and a rules- based international system. It is indispensable to make extensive and systematic use of the existing “Operational Human Rights Guidance for EU external cooperation actions addressing Terrorism, Organised Crime and Cybersecurity. Integrating the Rights-Based Approach” for the policies listed above. This guidance is of particular importance as regards the prevention of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and respect for due process, including the presumption of innocence, the right to a fair trial and rights of defence. Measures in the policy areas mentioned above shall also be accompanied by appropriate risk assessment, monitoring and evaluation procedures. It is imperative to carefully monitor the implementation of the measures and to report regularly and publicly about it.
Amendment 564 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) The references to Union instruments in Article 9 of Council Decision 2010/427/EU79 , which are replaced by this Regulation, should be read as references to this Regulation and the Commission should ensure that this Regulation is implemented in acHigh Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘the High Representative’) should ensure overall political coordance with the role of the EEAS as provided in that Decision. _________________ 79 Council Decision 2010/427/EU of 26 July 2010 establishing the organisation and functioning of the European Eination of the Union’s external action, ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of the Union’s external Aaction Service (OJ L 201, 3.8.2010, p. 30), in particular through this Regulation.
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8a) “poverty” shall mean all the areas in which people of either gender are deprived and perceived as incapacitated in different societies and local contexts. The core dimensions of poverty include economic, human, political, socio-cultural and protective capabilities.
Amendment 577 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 b (new)
(8b) “gender sensitivity” shall mean acting with the aim of understanding and taking account of the societal and cultural factors involved in gender-based exclusion and discrimination in the most diverse spheres of public and private life;
Amendment 578 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 c (new)
Amendment 579 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 d (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 d (new)
(8d) “conflict sensitivity” shall mean acting with the understanding that any initiative conducted in a conflict-affected environment will interact with that conflict and that such interaction will have consequences that may have positive or negative effects. Conflict sensitivity means ensuring that, to the best of its abilities, EU actions (political, policy, external assistance) avoid having a negative impact and maximise the positive impact on conflict dynamics, thereby contributing to conflict prevention, structural stability and peace building.
Amendment 580 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 e (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 e (new)
(8e) “Additionality” within the context of the EFSD + refers to the principle ensuring that support may not be aimed at replacing the support of a Member State, private funding or another Union financial intervention, as well as that it is aimed at addressing market failures and avoiding crowding out other public or private investments.
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of this Regulation is to uphold and promote the Union’s values and, principles and fundamental interests worldwide in order to pursue the objectives and principles of the Union’s external action, as laid down in Article 3(5), Articles 8 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union. and Article 11 on the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, while respecting the policy framework for EU development cooperation as laid down in Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The achievement of the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and the implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change constitute a central objective of this Regulation.
Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) to support and foster dialogue and cooperation with third countries and regions in the Neighbourhood, in Sub- Saharan Africa, in Asia and the Pacific, and in the Americas and the Caribbean with the objective of achieving environmentally sustainable development, eradicating poverty and combating inequalities;
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) at global level, to consolidate and support democracy, rule of law and, human rights and gender equality, support civil society organisations, further stability and peace and address other global challenges including migration and mobility;including those defending women’s rights and further multilateralism, build peace, prevent conflict and promote just and inclusive societies, and address other global challenges including combatting climate change and environmental degradation.
Amendment 605 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) to respond rapidly to: situations of crisis, instability and conflict; resilience challenges and linking of humanitarian aid and development action; and foreign policy needs and priorities.
Amendment 613 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. At least 927% of the expenditure under this Regulation shall fulfil the criteria for Official Development Assistance, established by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Gender Equality and Women and Girls’ Empowerment;
Amendment 640 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) Stability and PeacePeace-building, Conflict Prevention and Stability;
Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) contribute to peace, stability and conflict prevention in situations of urgency, emerging crisis, crisis and post- crisis;
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 651 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 659 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of this Regulation for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be EUR 89 20093 154 million in current prices.
Amendment 662 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 68 071 100 million for geographic programmes:
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 2
– Sub-Saharan Africa at least EUR 32 05 100 million,
Amendment 671 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) EUR 7 013 600 million for thematic programmes:
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
– Human Rights and Democracy at least EUR 1 53 000 million,
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1 a (new)
- Gender Equality and Women and Girls’ Empowerment at least EUR 1 000 million,
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 2
– Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities at least EUR 1 52 800 million,
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 3
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 3
– Peace-building, Conflict Prevention and Stability and Peacet least EUR 12 000 million,
Amendment 681 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 4
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 4
– Global Challenges at least EUR 3 05 800 million,
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) EUR 4 000 million for rapid response actionsAt least EUR 6 100 million for rapid response actions of which at least 4 600 million for crisis response as specified in Article 4(4)(a) and Annex IV part 1 and at least 1 500 million to contribute to strengthening resilience of states, societies, communities and individuals and to linking humanitarian aid and development action as specified in Article 4(4)(b) and Annex IV part 2.
Amendment 683 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The emerging challenges and priorities cushion of an amount of EUR 10 2 300 million shall increase the amounts referred to in paragraph 2 in accordance with Article 15.
Amendment 686 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 2 (ab) shall correspond to at least 7514.6 % of the financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 687 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. At least 20% of the Official Development Assistance funded under this Regulation, across all programmes, geographic and thematic, annually and over the duration of its actions should be ring-fenced for social inclusion and human development, in order to support and strengthen the provision of basic social services, such as health - including nutrition, education and social protection, particularly to the most marginalised including women and children.
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. At least 85% of the Official Development Assistance funded under this Regulation should have gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment as a principal or significant objective, across all programmes, geographic and thematic, annually and over the duration of its actions.
Amendment 690 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. 50% of the overall financial envelope will be devoted to climate and environment related actions, including a 10 % target dedicated to biodiversity and a 10 % target dedicated to sustainable agriculture (targeting the support to small-scale farmers, crop diversification, agro-forestry and agro-ecological practices).
Amendment 692 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, relevant Union legislation and other agreements that establish a legally binding relationship with partner countries, as well as, United Nations resolutions, European Council conclusions and Council conclusions, summit declarations or conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, relevant European Parliament resolutions, EU guidelines on human rights, communications of the Commission or Joint communications of the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall constitute the overall policy framework for the implementation of this Regulation. This policy framework shall include, inter alia, the EU Integrated Approach to External Conflicts and Crises, - the European Consensus on Development, - the Comprehensive approach to the EU implementation of the United Nations - Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 1820 on women, peace and security, - the Union Programme for the Prevention of Violent Conflicts - the Concept on Strengthening EU Mediation and Dialogue Capacities, - the EU-wide Strategic Framework to support Security Sector Reform (SSR), - the EU strategy against illicit firearms, small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition, -the EU Concept for Support to Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration(DDR), - the EU Gender Action Plan, - the Addis Ababa Action Agenda - The 2030Agenda for Sustainable Development - the Paris Agreement on Climate Change - the New Urban Agenda - development effectiveness principles agreed in the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) during the Busan High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in 2011 and renewed during the High-Level Meeting in Nairobi in 2016 - the UN guiding principles for business and human rights - the OECD guidelines for multinational entreprises - the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - the Refugee Convention- the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. - the outcomes of the Beijing Platform for Action and the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) -the Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligation of States in the area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - the UNCTAD Roadmap towards Sustainable Sovereign Debt Workouts (April 2015) - the Guiding Principles on Foreign Debt and Human Rights drawn up by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights - the Global Compact on Refugees - the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, adopted in Marrakech on December 10th 2018.
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Union shall seek to promote, develop and consolidate the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms on which it is founded, mainly through dialogue and cooperation with partner countries and regions, strengthening the protection, promotion, implementation and monitoring of these principles and rights through support to relevant civil society organisations, human rights defenders and victims of repression and abuse.
Amendment 704 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. A rights-based approach encompassing all human rights, whether civil and political or economic, social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles, to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations. This Regulation shall promote gender equality and women’s empowermentrights and empowerment, including sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Amendment 715 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Cooperation between the Union and the Member States, on the one hand, and partner countries, on the other hand, shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles, where applicable, namely: ownership of development priorities by partner countries, alignment to their priorities, a focus on results, inclusive development partnerships, transparency and mutual accountability. The Union shall promote effective and efficient resource mobilisation and use.
Amendment 718 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. Programmes and actions under this Regulation shall mainstream climate change, environmental protection, disaster risk reduction and preparedness and gender equality and shall address interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals, to promote integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. These programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of capacities, risks and vulnerabilities, integrate a people and community centred resilience approach and be conflict sensitive. They shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind. The following cross-cutting issues shall be included, where appropriate, including in programming: (a) climate change and environmental protection (b) promotion of democracy and good governance (c) human rights and humanitarian law (d) non-discrimination (e) gender equality and empowerment of women (f) conflict prevention and peace-building.
Amendment 726 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Amendment 729 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Any equipment, service or technology supplied under this Regulation shall be subject to strict transfer controls and comply with the eight criteria of Common Position 944/2008/CFSP, the Dual-Use Regulation and any EU restrictive measures in force. In accordance with the EU Regulation on Products used for Capital Punishment and Torture, this Regulation shall not be used to finance the provision of any type of equipment that can be used for torture, mistreatment or other human rights violations.
Amendment 734 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 777 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the Human Rights and Democracy, the Gender Equality and Women and Girls’ Empowerment, Peace-building, Conflict Prevention and Stability and Civil Society thematic programmes referred to in Article 4(3)(a), (b) and (bc) shall provide assistance independently of the consent of governments and other public authorities of the third countries concerned. These Human Rights and Democracy and the Civil Society thematic programmes shall mainly support civil society organisations.
Amendment 791 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Programming shall be based on a dialogue between the Union, the Member States and the partner countries concerned, including national and local authorities, involving civil society, national and local parliaments and other stakeholders, with regular and meaningful consultations.
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the partners’ needs, established on the basis of specific criteria, taking into account the population, poverty, inequality, human development, gender equality, economic and environmental vulnerability, and statepeople’s, community and societal resilience;
Amendment 803 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the partners’ commitments and performance, established on the basis of criteria such as political reform, the fight against corruption, protection and promotion of human rights. environmental sustainability and economic and social development;
Amendment 805 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) the potential impact of Union funding on gender equality;
Amendment 807 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the partner's capacity and commitment to promote shared interests and values, and to support common goals and multilateral alliances, as well as the advancement of Union priorities, as laid down in Article 21 of the TEU, shared values, principles and fundamental interests, and to support common goals and multilateralism.
Amendment 810 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Cooperation with industrialised countries shall focus on the promotion of Union and mutual interestsachievement of commonly agreed objectives and on the promotion of Union values, principles and fundamental interests as laid down in article 21 of the Treaty of the European Union.
Amendment 812 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. Programming documents for geographic programmes shall be results- based and shall take into account, where appropriate, internationally agreed targets and indicators, in particular those set out for the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as country-level result frameworks, to assess and communicate the Union contribution to results, at the level of outputs, outcomes and impact.
Amendment 817 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
When drawing up the programming documents for countries and regions in crisis, or post-crisis, fragile and vulnerable situations, due account shall be taken of the special needs and circumstances of the countries or regions concerned, including through the use of joint conflict analyses and people centred approaches.
Amendment 830 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) a joint document between the Union and the concerned partner or partners setting out common priorities and based on impact assessments in line with the objectives of this Regulation.
Amendment 835 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Multiannual indicative programmes for thematic programmes shall set out the Union's strategy, the priorities selected for financing by the Union, the specific objectives, the expected results, impact assessment, clear and specific performance indicators, and the international situation and the activities of the main partners for the theme concerned.
Amendment 843 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency, such as crises or immediate threats to peace, democracy, the rule of law, human rights or fundamental freedoms, the Commission may amend multiannual indicative programmes referred to in Articles 12 and 13 of this Regulation by implementing acts adopted in accordance with the urgency procedure referred to in Article 35(4).
Amendment 844 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 15 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. The use of the emerging challenges and priority cushion shall be conflict-sensitive, gender sensitive, people-centred and take a do-no-harm approach.
Amendment 848 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to address new needs or emerging challenges, such as those at the Union’s or its neighbours’ borders linked to crisis and post-crisis situations or migratory pressure;
Amendment 860 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) needs, using indicators such as population and, level of development and gender equality indicators;
Amendment 864 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) commitment to and progress in implementing jointly agreed political, economic, environmental and social reform objectives;
Amendment 866 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) commitment to and progress in building deep and sustainable democracypeace and democracy and fighting against corruption;
Amendment 874 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Amendment 885 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The performance-based approach shall not apply to support to civil society, people-to-people contacts, including cooperation between local authorities, support for the improvement of human rights, or crisis-related support measures. In the event of serious or persistent degradation of peace, democracy, human rights or rule of law, support will be reallocated or refocused for increased support to these actions may be increasedset out in this article.
Amendment 888 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The performance-based approach under this Regulation shall be subject of a regular exchange of views in the European Parliament and in the Council.
Amendment 899 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt annual or multiannual action plans or measures. The measures may take the form of individual measures, special measures, support measures or exceptional assistance measures. Action plans and measures shall specify for each action the objectives pursued, the expected results and main activities, the methods and partners of implementation, the budget and any associated support expenditures and the way in which the annual or multiannual actions plans or measures contribute towards the objectives of this Regulation.
Amendment 903 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. Annual or multiannual action plans and individual measures may be used to implement rapid response actions referred to in Article 4(4)(b) and (c).
Amendment 905 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
In cases of protracted crisis and conflict, the Commission may adopt a second exceptional assistance measure of a duration of up to 18 months. In duly justified cases furWithin three weeks following the adoption of exceptional assistance measures the Commission shall report to the Council and to the European Parliament by giving an overview of the nature of ther measures may be adopted where the continuity of the Union’s action is essential and cannot be ensured by other means. adopted, its duration, budget and its context. The Commission shall also indicate whether, to what extent and how, it will ensure the continuity of the policy implemented by the exceptional assistance by medium and long term instruments under this Regulation;
Amendment 906 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 34 in order to adopt the above- mentioned annual or multiannual action plans;
Amendment 907 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Action plans and mshall be adopted by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 34(6). Measures shall be adopted by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35 (2). Information communicated to the European Parliament shall comprise details about the source of the financial allocation, including in the case of carryovers and re- commitments.
Amendment 910 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) action plans, individual measures and support measures, for which the Union's funding does not exceed EUR 105 million;
Amendment 911 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) special measures as well as action plans and measures adopted in order to implement rapid response actions for which the Union's funding does not exceed EUR 210 million;
Amendment 913 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Before the adoption or extension of exceptional assistance measures not exceeding EUR 20 million, the Commission shall inform the Council and the European Parliament of their nature and objectives and of the financial amounts envisaged. The Commission shall inform the Council and the European Parliament before making significant substantive changes to exceptional assistance measures already adopted. The Commission shall take account of the relevant policy approach of the Council for the planning and subsequent implementation of such measures, in the interests of consistency of the Union's external action.
Amendment 915 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 918 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Six months prior to the end of an individual or exceptional measure for rapid response actions, and in the case of ongoing and unmet needs, the Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council on the steps taken to carry on or build on the action by integration the response into the longer term programming under the geographic or thematic programmes or explaining by which other means needs will be addressed.
Amendment 919 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Appropriate environmental screening, including for climate change and biodiversity impacts, shall be undertaken at the level of actions, in accordance with the applicable legislative acts of the Union, including Directive 2011/92/EU82 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 85/337/EEC83 , comprising, where applicable, an environmental impact assessment for environmentally sensitive actions, in particular for major new infrastructure. Additionally, ex-ante human rights, social and labour impact assessments will be executed. The Commission will ensure that necessary due diligence in these sectors has been carried out before the action starts Where exceptional assistance measures relate to conflict related crises and threats to peace, conflict analysis and risk assessments should be conducted to ensure positive impact and effectiveness of that assistance. The Commission will ensure that the necessary due diligence has been carried out before the action starts. _________________ 82 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (codification) (OJ L 26 28.1.2012. p.1). 83 Council Directive of 27 June 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 175, 05.07.1985. p. 0040 – 0048).
Amendment 924 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Where relevant, strategic environmental assessments or assessments on social, labour or risk effects shall be used in the implementation of sectoral programmes. The involvement of interested stakeholders in environmental, social, labour or risk assessments and public access to the results of such assessments shall be ensured.
Amendment 928 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 7 – point e
Article 22 – paragraph 7 – point e
(e) contributions to the cost of the countries' participation in Union programmes and actions implemented by Union agencies and bodies, as well as bodies or persons entrusted with implementation of specific actions in the Common Foreign and Security Policy pursuant to Title V of the Treaty on European Union;
Amendment 929 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 931 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) low-value grants to human rights defenders and to mechanisms for the protection of human rights defenders at risk, to finance urgent protection actions, where appropriate without the need for co-financing;
Amendment 932 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) low-value grants to human rights defenders to finance urgent protec, mediators and other civil society actors, including those involved in crisis and armed conflict related dialogue, reconciliation and peace-building to finance urgent protection and, among others, conflict resolution actions, where appropriate without the need for co- financing;
Amendment 933 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) grants, where appropriate without the need for co-financing, to finance actions in the most difficult conditions where the publication of a call for proposals would be inappropriate including situations where there is a serious lack of fundamental freedoms, escalation of crisis, armed conflict where human security is most at risk or where human rights organisations, and defenders, mediators and other civil society actors involved in crisis and armed conflict related dialogue, reconciliation and peace-building operate under the most difficult conditions. Such grants shall not exceed EUR 1 000 000 and shall have a duration of up to 18 months, which may be extended by a further 12 months in the event of objective and unforeseen obstacles to their implementation;
Amendment 936 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) Small projects as described in article 23a (new)
Amendment 940 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Budget support as referred to in point (c) of paragraph 1, including through sector reform performance contracts, shall be based on country ownership, mutual accountability and shared commitments to universal values, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and aims at strengthening partnerships between the Union and partner countries. It shall include reinforced policy dialogue, capacity development, and improved governance, including budget monitoring by civil society, complementing partners' efforts to collect more and spend better in order to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and jobs and poverty eradication.
Amendment 943 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Any decision to provide budget support shall be based on budget support policies agreed by the Union, gender budgeting, a clear set of eligibility criteria and a careful assessment of the risks and benefits.
Amendment 948 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Financial instruments under this Regulation may take forms such as loans, guarantees, equity or quasi-equity, investments or participations, and risk- sharing instruments, whenever possible and in accordance with the principles laid down in Article 209(1) of the Financial Regulation under the lead of the EIB, a multilateral European finance institution, such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the EIB, or a bilateral European finance institution, such as bilateral development banks, possibly pooled with additional other forms of financial support, both from Member States and third parties.
Amendment 949 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. The Commission and the EEAS shall not enter into new or renewed operations with entities incorporated or established in jurisdictions listed under the relevant Union policy on non- cooperative jurisdictions, or that are identified as high risk third countries pursuant to Article 9(2) of Directive(EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council, or that do not effectively comply with Union or internationally agreed tax standards on transparency and exchange of information.
Amendment 951 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a Small projects' fund 1. A small projects fund is an operation aimed at the selection and implementation of projects of limited financial volume . 2. The beneficiary of a small project fund shall be civil society organisations. 3. The final recipients within a small project fund shall receive support from this Regulation, through the beneficiary, and implement the small projects within that small project fund (‘small project’). 4. Where the public contribution to a small project does not exceed EUR 100 000, it shall take the form of unit costs or lump sums or include flat rates.
Amendment 952 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 b (new)
Article 23 b (new)
Article 23 b Suspension of Union assistance 1. Where a beneficiary fails to respect the principle of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, fundamental freedoms and the nuclear safety standards, the Commission shall be empowered, in accordance with Article 34, to adopt delegated acts amending Annex VIII by adding a partner country to the list of partner countries for which Union assistance is suspended or partly suspended. In the event of a partial suspension, the programmes for which the suspension applies shall be indicated. 2. Where the Commission finds that the reasons justifying the suspension of assistance no longer apply, it shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 34, to amend Annex VIII in order to reinstate Union assistance. 3.In cases of suspension, Union assistance shall primarily be used to support civil society organisations and non state actors for measures aimed at promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms and supporting democratisation and dialogue processes in partner countries.
Amendment 953 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to the limitations inherent to the nature and objectives of the action, participation in procurement, grant and prize award procedures for actions financed under the Human Rights and Democracy, Gender equality and Women and Girls’ Empowerment and Civil Society Organisations, Peace-building, Conflict Prevention and Stability and Peace programmes as well as rapid response actions, shall be open without limitations.
Amendment 954 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Amendment 955 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 11
Article 24 – paragraph 11
11. In order to promote local capacities, markets and purchases, priority shall be given to local and regional contractors, in particular contractors with a track record in environmental sustainability or fair trade when the Financial Regulation provides for an award on the basis of a single tender. In all other cases, participation of local and regional contractors shall be promoted in accordance with the relevant provisions of that Regulation. In all cases sustainability criteria should be applied.
Amendment 960 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 12
Article 24 – paragraph 12
12. Under the Democracy and Human Rights programme, Peace-building, Conflict Prevention and Stability and the Gender equality and Women and Girls’ Empowerment programmes, and rapid response actions, any entity not covered under the definition of legal entity in Article 2(6) shall be eligible when this is necessary to pursue the areas of intervention of this programme.
Amendment 973 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSD+ as an integrated financial package supplying financial capacity drawing on the methods of implementation set up in Article 23(1)(a), (e), (f) and (g), shall be to support investments and increase access to financing, in order to foster sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promote the socio-economic and environmental resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the, eradication of povertyclimate change adaptation and mitigation, eradication of poverty, women’s economic empowerment, sustainable and inclusive growth, the creation of decent jobs, economic opportunities, skills and entrepreneurship, socioeconomic sectors, cooperatives, micro, small and medium- sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration, in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents. Special attention shall be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict, Least Developed Countries and heavily indebted poor countries.Preference shall be given to local economic actors. EFSD+ shall not be used to replace government responsibility for providing essential public services.
Amendment 985 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The provisioning rate shall range between 9% and 50% depending on the type of operations. A maximum amount of EUR 10 billion shall be provisioned from the EU budget through a specific budget line in the framework of the annual budgetary procedure or through a budget transfer.
Amendment 990 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The financing and investment operations eligible for support through the External Action Guarantee shall be consistent and aligned with Union policies, as well as with the partner countries’ strategies and policies. They shall in particular support the objectives, general principles and policy framework of this Regulation and the relevant indicative programming documents, with due regard to the priority areas laid down in Annex V.
Amendment 992 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
(-a) contribute to sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental dimensions, and to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and, where appropriate, the European Neighbourhood Policy, with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty, the creation of decent jobs, economic opportunities, skills and entrepreneurship, promoting in particular gender equality and the empowerment of women and young people, while pursuing and strengthening the rule of law, good governance and human rights;
Amendment 993 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point –a a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point –a a (new)
(-a a) provide financial and development additionality;
Amendment 994 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point –a b (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point –a b (new)
(-a b) undergo a publicly available participatory ex ante human rights, social, labour and environmental impact assessment identifying and addressing risks in those fields and taking due account of the principle of free and prior informed consent (FPIC) of affected communities in land related investments;
Amendment 996 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) respect the development effectiveness principles as set out in the Busan Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation and reaffirmed in Nairobi in 2016, including ownership, focus on results, transparency and mutual accountability, as well as the objective of untying aid;
Amendment 998 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) contribute to climate action and environmental protection and management, thus producing climate co- benefits, allocating at least 50% of the financing to investments that contribute to climate action, renewable energy and resource efficiency;
Amendment 1004 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(c b) target areas with clear market failures, channel private capital into investment gaps and focus on risk areas that fail to attract purely private investment;
Amendment 1007 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
(c c) are implemented in full respect of the Human Rights conventions, the OECD Guidelines for Multi-National Enterprises, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO conventions and standards, the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the Maastricht Principles on the Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the FAO Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security and the FAO Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems;
Amendment 1014 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Eligible counterparts shall comply with the rules and conditions provided for in Article 62(2)(c) of the Financial Regulation. In the case of bodies governed by the private law of a Member State or a third country which have contributed to the External Action Guarantee in accordance with Article 28 of this Regulation, preference shall be given to those bodies that disclose information related to environment, social and corporate governance criteria. In their financing and investment operations, the eligible counterparts shall comply with applicable Union law and agreed international and Union standards and, therefore, shall not support projects under this Regulation that contribute to money laundering, terrorism financing, tax avoidance, tax fraud and tax evasion, or promotion of fossil fuels. In addition, the eligible counterparts shall not enter into new or renewed operations with entities incorporated or established in jurisdictions listed under the relevant Union policy on non-cooperative jurisdictions, or that are identified as high risk third countries pursuant to Article 9(2) of Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council, or that do not effectively comply with Union or internationally agreed tax standards on transparency and exchange of information.
Amendment 1018 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
(d a) the principles of fair and open tender procedures.
Amendment 1020 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 8
Article 27 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission shall assess the operations supported by the External Action Guarantee against the eligibility criteria set out in paragraphs 2 and 3, where possible drawing on the existing result measurement systems of eligible counterparts. The Commission shall publish the result of. The Commission shall establish and make public a scoreboard of indicators to be used by implementing partners for the selection of projects and by the European Commission to check the due diligence around project selection, to ensure an independent and transparent assessment of the potential and actual use of the EU guarantee inline with criteria listed in 27.2. The Commission shall publish the result of all guarantee tools and individual projects under its assessment for each investment window on an annual basis.
Amendment 1023 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) a mention of the objectives and purpose of this Regulation, a needs assessment, an impact assessment and an indication of the expected results, taking into account the promotion of corporate social responsibility andneed to ensure a responsible business conduct;
Amendment 1024 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) monitoring, including indicators disaggregated by gender, reporting and evaluation obligations;
Amendment 1025 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
(g a) a clear procedure for the European Commission to make a quality check on the due diligence carried out by implementing partners at individual project level, including regarding ex ante human rights, social and labour, environmental impact assessment, and to ask for clarification and adjustments to the implementing partners;
Amendment 1028 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 7
Article 29 – paragraph 7
7. The eligible counterparts shall, upon request, provide the Commission with any additional information necessary to fulfil the Commission’s obligations in relation to this Regulation, in particular with regard to the implementation of recommendations from the ex-ante human rights, social, labour and environment impact assessment and other selection criteria listed in Article 27.
Amendment 1029 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29 a Grievance and redress mechanism The European Commission shall establish an EU centralised Grievance Mechanism for all projects pursuant to chapter IV of this regulation. This grievance mechanism shall be open directly to stakeholders affected by operations, and by stakeholders dissatisfied with how their complaints are addressed by the grievance mechanisms of the counterparts.
Amendment 1036 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5
5. The annual report shall contain information relating to the previous year on the measures fininclude information on performance in respecting the targets established in Article 3.3 regarding 97% Official Development Assistanced, the results of monitoring and evaluation exercises, the involvement of the relevant partners, and the implementation of budgetary commitments and of payment appropriations broken down by country, region and cooperation sectorArticle 6.4 on human development and social inclusion, climate change and environment and gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment, including an annual estimate of the overall spending for these areas using relevant markers and indicators. The report shall include an assessment of progress made regarding the incorporation of cross-cutting issues as mentioned in Article 8.6. It shall assess the results of the Union funding using, as far as possible, specific and measurable indicators of its role in meeting the objectives of this Regulation. In the case of development cooperation, the report shall also assess, where possible and relevant, the adherence to development effectiveness principles and the additionality of spending, including for innovative financial instruments.
Amendment 1038 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 6
Article 31 – paragraph 6
6. The annual report prepared in 2021 shall contain consolidated information from annual reports concerning the period from 2014 to 2020 on all funding from the Regulations referred to in Article 40(2), including external assigned revenues and contributions to trust funds, and offering a breakdown of spending by country, use of financial instruments, commitments and payments. The report shall reflect the main lessons learnt and the follow-up to the recommendations of the external evaluative exercises carried out in previous years. It shall include an assessment of the level of staff capacity at the headquarters and EU delegations level for the delivery of all objectives covered in this Regulation.
Amendment 1041 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 8
Article 31 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission shall make available information on development co- operation through recognised international standards using the framework for a common standard developed by the International Aid Transparency Initiative.
Amendment 1042 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
An interim evaluation of this Regulation shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about its implementation, but no later than four years after the start of the implementation of the instrument. The interim evaluation shall also assess the functioning of the simplified and streamlined architecture of the EFIs against the objectives of the Union’s underlying policies and the principles of transparency, accountability, efficiency, coherence and flexibility of EU funds for external action.
Amendment 1045 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1046 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
At the end of the implementation of the Regulation, but no later than fourtwo years after the end of the period specified in Article 1, a final evaluation of the Regulation shall be carried out by the Commission. This evaluation shall look at the Union contribution to the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation, taking into account indicators measuring the results delivered and any findings and conclusions concerning the impact of this Regulation. The final evaluation report shall be gender responsive and include a chapter on gender equality.
Amendment 1048 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The final evaluation report shall also address efficiency, the added value, the scope for simplification, internal and external coherencefunctioning of the simplified and streamlined architecture, internal and external coherence, an assessment of the compliance with policy coherence for development, and the continued relevance of the objectives of this Regulation.
Amendment 1050 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
The final evaluation report shall also contain consolidated information from relevant annual reports on all funding governed by this Regulation, including external assigned revenues and contributions to trust funds offering a breakdown of spending by pillar of the regulation, beneficiary country, use of financial instruments, commitments and payments
Amendment 1052 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. In duly justified cases and where the action to be implemented is of a global, trans-regional or regional nature or answers an unforeseen foreign policy priority, the Commission may decide, within the relevant multiannual indicative programmes or within the relevant action plans or measures to extend the scope of actions to countries and territories not covered by this Regulation pursuant to Article 4 in order to ensure the coherence and effectiveness of Union financing or to foster regional or trans-regional cooperation.
Amendment 1055 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(6), Article 19.4(a), Article 23 b (new), Article 26(3), Article 27(9) and Article 31(9) shall be conferred on the Commission for the period of validity of this Regulation.
Amendment 1058 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall publish on its web-portal information on financing and investment operations, including at individual and project level and the essential elements of all EFSD+ guarantee agreements, including information on the legal identity of eligible counterparts, expected development benefits and complaints procedures, taking into account the protection of confidential and commercially sensitive information.
Amendment 1059 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. In accordance with their transparency policies and Union rules on data protection and on access to documents and information, eligible EFSD+ counterparts shall proactively and systematically make publicly available on their websites information relating to all financing and investment operations covered by the External Action Guarantee, relating in particular to the manner in which those operations contribute to the achievement of the objectives and requirements of this Regulation. Such information shall be broken down at project level. Such information shall always take into account the protection of confidential and commercially sensitive information. Eligible counter parts shall also publicise Union support in all information which they publish on financing and investment operations covered by the External Action Guarantee in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 1060 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall apply in accordance with Decision 2010/427/EUe High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘the High Representative’) shall ensure overall political coordination of the Union’s external action, in particular through this Regulation.
Amendment 1061 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 16 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 16 a (new)
The non-self governing territory of Western Sahara
Amendment 1065 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point a
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point a
(a) Strengthening democracy and democratic processes, governance and oversight, including transparent, peaceful and credible electoral processes;
Amendment 1066 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point b
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point b
(b) Strengthening the protectionmotion, protection and fulfilment of human rights and fundamental freedoms; peace, democracy and the rule of law, and related international instruments, also by contributing to the implementation of global and regional covenants and frameworks;
Amendment 1076 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d
(d) Supporting a thriving civil society and its role in reform processes and democratic transformations, and promoting an enabling space for civil society and citizens' engagement in and scrutiny of political decision- making;
Amendment 1078 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point g
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point g
(g) Strengthening the development of democratic public institutions at international, national and sub-national levels, including an independent, effective, efficient and accountable judicial system, the promotion of rule of law, and access to justice for all;
Amendment 1083 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point j
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point j
(j) Increasing transparency and accountability of public institutions, strengthening public procurementincluding of the armed forces and secret services, strengthening public procurement including encouraging the development of sustainable criteria and public finance management, developing eGovernment and strengthening service delivery;
Amendment 1084 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point k a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point k a (new)
(k a) promoting parliamentary democracy
Amendment 1085 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point a
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point a
(a) Eradicating poverty in all its dimensions, tackling discrimination and inequalities and, leaving no-one behind; and reaching the furthest behind first, by prioritising investments in public services on health, nutrition, education and social protection;
Amendment 1091 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point c
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point c
(c) Promoting the protection and fulfilment of women's and girls' rights, including economic, labour and social rights, and sexual and reproductive health and rights, and preventing and protecting them from sexual and gender-based violence in all forms; including promoting access to all to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and comprehensive sexuality education; promoting cooperation in research and innovation for new and improved tools for sexual and reproductive healthcare including family planning, particularly in low resource settings;
Amendment 1095 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point e
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point e
(e) Promoting an integrated approach to supporting communities, particularly the poorest, in improving universal access to basic needs and services;
Amendment 1096 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point f
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point f
(f) SGiving children, particularly the most marginalised, the best start in life by investing in early childhood development and ensure that children experiencing poverty or inequality have access to basic services such as health, nutrition, education and social protection; supporting the provision of a safe, nurturing environment for children as an important element for fostering a healthy young population able to reach its full potential paying special attention to the needs of girls;
Amendment 1102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point g
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point g
(g) Supporting universal access to sufficient, affordable, safe and nutritious food, particularly for those in the most vulnerable situations, and strengthening food security and nutrition, particularly in countries facing protracted or recurrent crisesinter alia children under the age of five, adolescents, girls and women, particularly during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and strengthening food security and nutrition, particularly in countries facing protracted or recurrent crises and fostering multi- sectoral nutrition-sensitive approaches to agriculture, women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment, health, social protection and education;
Amendment 1104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point h
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point h
(h) Supporting universal access to safe and sufficient drinking water sanitation, and hygiene, and sustainable and integrated water management as key determinants of health, education, nutrition, climate change resilience and gender equality;
Amendment 1105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point i
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point i
(i) Achieving universal health coverage, with equitable access to quality and affordable health services, including sexual and reproductive health services and including through supporting the building of strong, quality and resilient health systems, and enhancing capacity for early warning, risk reduction, management and recoveryinvesting in health research and development capacities to improve the safety, quality and availability of essential medicines and supplies and enhancing capacity for early warning, risk reduction, management and recovery; promoting cooperation in research and innovation for new or improved health tools as a means to address pressing health challenges, such as poverty-related and neglected tropical diseases, antimicrobial resistance or emerging diseases and epidemics;
Amendment 1109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point k
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point k
(k) Promoting inclusive sustainable urban development to address urban inequality, focusing on those most in need. and adopting a gender-sensitive approach;
Amendment 1113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point n a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point n a (new)
(n a) Promoting capacity building and cooperation in the areas of science, technology and research, in particular addressing poverty-related, societal challenges disproportionately affecting partner countries and neglected areas of research and innovation with limited private sector investments, and open data and fostering social innovation;
Amendment 1118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – introductory part
Annex II – part A – point 3 – introductory part
3. Migration and mobilityDelete
Amendment 1120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point a
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point a
(a) Strengthening partnerships on migration and mobility based on an integrated and balanced approach, covering all development aspects of migration including assistance in implementing Union bilateral or regional agreements and arrangements, including,maximizing the development benefits of migration, including the creation of safe and legal pathways and mobility partnerships;
Amendment 1123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point a a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) Promoting faster, cheaper and safer remittance transfers in both source and recipient countries, thus harnessing their potential for development.
Amendment 1124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point c
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point c
Amendment 1126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point d
(d) Tackling irregular migration, trafficking in human beings, smuggling of migrants, stepping up cooperation on integrated border management;Support to address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration, and strengthen the transnational response to smuggling of migrants and preventing and combating trafficking in human beings
Amendment 1130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point e
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point e
Amendment 1133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point h
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point h
(h) Ensuring protection of migrants and forcibly displaced persons; ensuring the recognition and status determination of persons in need of international protection among mixed migratory flows;
Amendment 1135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point b
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point b
(b) Contributing to partners’ efforts to pursue their commitments on climate change in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, including the implementation of Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) and mitigation and adaptation plans of action including synergies between adaptation and mitigation as well as to pursue their commitments under other multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification;
Amendment 1136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point d
(d) Strengthening sustainable energy cooperation. Promoting and increasing cooperation on energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources; promoting access to reliable, secure, affordable, clean and sustainable energy services, in particular local and decentralized solutions that ensure energy access for people living in poverty and in remote regions;
Amendment 1140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point d a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point d a (new)
(d a) Promoting corporate social responsibility, due diligence in supply chains and the systematic application of the “precautionary approach” and the “polluter pays” principle;
Amendment 1142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point d b (new)
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point d b (new)
(d b) Promoting environmentally sustainable agriculture practices, including agroecology, which are proven to contribute to protection of ecosystems and biodiversity and enhance environmental and social resilience to climate change in the long term;
Amendment 1145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point f
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point f
(f) Strengthening the involvement of local communities in climate change responses, the fight against biodiversity loss and wildlife crime, conservation of ecosystems and the governance of natural resources including through the improvement of land tenure and water resources management. Promoting sustainable urban development and resilience in urban areas;
Amendment 1146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point f a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point f a (new)
(f a) Stopping the trade in conflict minerals as well as the abuse of miners and supporting the development of local communities in accordance with Regulation 2017/821 on supply chain due diligence obligations and accompanying measures, as well as elaborating such approach to minerals currently not yet covered such as for example cobalt.
Amendment 1150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point j
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point j
(j) LimiHalting deforestation and promoting forest law enforcement, governance and trade (FLEGT), and combating illegal logging, trade of illegal timber and wood products; supporting the negotiation and the implementation of Voluntary Partnership Agreements;
Amendment 1152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point m
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point m
(m) Promoting resource efficiency and sustainable consumption and production, including by curbing the use of natural resources financing conflicts, and by supporting compliance by stakeholders with initiatives such as the Kimberley process Certification Scheme; tackling pollution and a sound management of chemicals and waste;
Amendment 1156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point n
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point n
(n) Supporting efforts to improve sustainable economic diversification, competitiveness and fair trade, private sector development with a particular focus on low-carbon climate-resilient green growth, social enterprises, microenterprises and SMEs and cooperatives, taking advantage of the development benefits of existing trade agreements with the EU.
Amendment 1159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point n a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point n a (new)
(na) Fulfilling the international commitments regarding biodiversity conservation in treaties such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and other biodiversity-related treaties.
Amendment 1160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point n b (new)
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point n b (new)
(nb) Increasing the integration and mainstreaming of climate change and environmental objectives in Union development cooperation through support for methodological and research work on, in and by developing countries, including monitoring, reporting and verification mechanisms, ecosystem mapping, assessment and valuation, enhancing environmental expertise and promoting innovative actions and policy coherence;
Amendment 1161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point n c (new)
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point n c (new)
(nc) Addressing global and trans- regional effects of climate change having a potentially destabilising impact on development, peace and security.
Amendment 1163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point a
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point a
(a) Supporting entrepreneurship, decent employment and employability through the development of skills and competences, including education, the improvement of labour standards and working conditions, living wages and the creation of opportunities particularly for the youth;
Amendment 1165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point b
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point b
(b) Supporting national development paths that maximise positive social outcomes and impacts and promoting progressive taxation and redistributive public policies; supporting efforts at national and international levels to combat tax evasion and tax havens;
Amendment 1167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point c a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point c a (new)
(ca) Promoting corporate accountability and redress mechanisms for violations of human rights related to private sector activities; supporting efforts at local, regional and global level to ensure corporate compliance with human rights standards and regulatory developments, including on mandatory due diligence and an international binding instrument on business and human rights;
Amendment 1174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point h a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point h a (new)
(ha) Focusing on ecologically efficient agricultural intensification for smallholder farmers, and in particular women, by providing support for effective and sustainable national policies, strategies and legal frameworks, and for equitable and sustainable access to resources, including land, water, (micro) credit and other agricultural inputs;
Amendment 1175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point h b (new)
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point h b (new)
(hb) Actively support greater participation of civil society and farmer organisations in policy making and research programmes and increase their involvement in the implementation and evaluation of government programmes;
Amendment 1177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point n
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point n
(n) Supporting the regional integration agenda and optimal trade policies in support of inclusive and sustainable development, and supporting the consolidation and implementation of trade agreements between the EU and its partners; promoting and strengthening multilateralism, sustainable economic cooperation, as well as the rules of the World Trade Organisation;
Amendment 1180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point r a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point r a (new)
(ra) Ensuring that access to extractive sectors is fair and sustainable while not contributing to conflicts or corruption;
Amendment 1183 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – introductory part
Annex II – part A – point 6 – introductory part
6. SPeace, security, and stability and peace
Amendment 1184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point a
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point a
(a) Contributing to peace and, the prevention of conflict and therefore to stability through building resilience of states, societies, communities and individuals to political, economic, environmental, demographic and societal pressures and shocks, including by supporting resilience assessments designed to identify the indigenous capacities within societies that allow them to withstand, adapt to and quickly recover from these pressures and shocks;
Amendment 1189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point c
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point c
(c) Supporting conflict sensitive security sector reform that gradually provides individuals and the state with more effective, democratic and accountable security for sustainable development and peace;
Amendment 1191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point d
Amendment 1196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point e
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point e
(e) Supporting local, regional and international initiatives contributing to security, stability and peace as well as linking those different initiatives;
Amendment 1197 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f
(f) Preventing and countering radicalisation leading to violent extremism and terrorism by means of context- specific, conflict sensitive and people- centred programmes and actions, which anticipate and respond to existing and new local grievances leading to radicalisation, and avoid or respond to any negative impacts;
Amendment 1198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f a (new)
(fa) Addressing the needs, including the ones of women in conflict affected situations or post-conflict situations, relating to the rehabilitation and reintegration of victims of armed conflicts;
Amendment 1199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f b (new)
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f b (new)
(fb) Addressing the needs, including the ones of women in conflict affected situations or post-conflict situations, relating to the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of former combatants and their families into civil society;
Amendment 1200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f c (new)
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f c (new)
(fc) Addressing the needs, including the ones of women in conflict affected situations or post-conflict situations, relating to the socioeconomic impact on the civilian population of antipersonnel landmines, unexploded ordnance or explosive remnants of war;
Amendment 1201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f d (new)
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f d (new)
(fd) Addressing the needs, including the ones of women in conflict affected situations or post-conflict situations, relating to the social effects or restructuring the armed forces;
Amendment 1202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f e (new)
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f e (new)
(fe) Enhancing the role of women and youth in peacebuilding and conflict prevention and their inclusion, meaningful civil and political participation and social recognition; support the implementation of UNSCR 1325, in particular in fragile, conflict and post-conflict countries;
Amendment 1203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f f (new)
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f f (new)
(ff) Promoting, facilitating and building capacity in confidence building, mediation, dialogue and reconciliation, good neighbourly relations and other measures contributing to the prevention and settlement of conflicts, with particular regard to emerging inter-community tensions as well as conciliation measures between segments of societies and protracted conflicts and crises;
Amendment 1204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f g (new)
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f g (new)
(fg) Promoting a culture of non- violence, including by supporting formal, informal and non-formal peace education;
Amendment 1205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f h (new)
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point f h (new)
(fh) Support ad hoc local, national, regional and international tribunals, truth and reconciliation commissions and mechanisms;
Amendment 1207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point i
Annex II – part A – point 6 – point i
(i) Cooperating with third countries in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, notably through capacity building and infrastructure development in third countries in the areas of health, agriculture and food safety; as well as supporting social actions addressing the consequences on the most vulnerable population exposed to any radiological accident and aiming at improving their living conditions; promoting knowledge-management, training and education in nuclear-related fields;
Amendment 1209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 7 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 7 – point d
(d) Promoting an enabling environment for civil society organisations, including foundations, enhancing their meaningful and structured participation in domestic policies and their capacity to perform their roles as independent development and governance actors; and strengthening new ways of partnering with civil society organisations, promoting a substantive and structured dialogue with the Union and the effective use and implementation of country roadmaps for EU engagement with civil society;
Amendment 1210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point c a (new)
Annex II – part B – point c a (new)
(ca) Promoting confidence-building, good neighbourly relations and other measures contributing to security in all its forms, the prevention and settlement of conflicts, including protracted conflicts, and respect for multilateralism and international law;
Amendment 1211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1
Annex III – point 1
Amendment 1213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1 a (new)
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1 a (new)
– Consolidating and supporting democracy, addressing all aspects of democratic governance, and supporting credible, inclusive and transparent electoral processes, in particular by means of EU EOMs. Democracy shall be strengthened by upholding the main pillars of democratic systems, including the rule of law, democratic norms and values, independent media, accountable and inclusive institutions including political parties and parliaments, the fight against corruption and accountability of the armed forces and the secret services. Election observation plays a full part in the wider support of the democratic processes. Within this context, EU election observation as well as the follow- up to recommendations of EU election observation missions shall continue to be supported under this programme in complementarity with the geographic programmes.
Amendment 1214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1 a (new)
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1 a (new)
Protecting and promoting human rights and human rights defenders in countries and urgency situations where human rights and fundamental freedoms are most at risk, including through addressing urgent protection needs of human rights defenders in a flexible and comprehensive manner. The focus is on human rights and democracy issues, which cannot be addressed by geographic or other thematic programmes due to their sensitive character or emergency nature. In such cases, the priority shall be to promote respect for the relevant international law and to provide tangible support and means of action to local civil society, both registered and unregistered, carried out in very difficult circumstances. Special attention shall also be paid to strengthening a specific human rights defenders protection mechanism.
Amendment 1215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1 a (new)
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1 a (new)
Upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, contributing to forging societies in which participation, non-discrimination, equality, social justice and accountability prevail. The Union’s assistance shall have the ability to address the most sensitive political issues (such as death penalty, torture, freedom of expression in restrictive contexts, discriminations against vulnerable groups) and shall respond to emerging and complex challenges such as business and human rights, environmental rights and the protection of persons displaced due to climate change, due to its independence of action and its high flexibility in terms of cooperation modalities.
Amendment 1216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1 b (new)
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1 b (new)
– Promoting effective multilateralism and strategic partnerships contributing to reinforcing capacities of international, regional and national frameworks and empowering local actors in promoting and protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Partnerships for human rights shall focus on strengthening the national and international human rights architecture, including support to multilateralism, as the independence and effectiveness of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR, the International Criminal Court (ICC) and relevant regional human rights mechanisms are essential. Support to education and research on human rights and democracy as well as the promotion of academic freedom shall continue, including through support to the Global Campus for Human Rights and Democracy.
Amendment 1217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1 c (new)
Annex III – point 1 – indent 1 c (new)
– Fostering new cross-regional synergies and networking among local civil society and between civil society and other relevant human rights bodies and mechanisms so as to maximise the sharing of best practises on human rights and democracy, and create positive dynamics.
Amendment 1223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 a (new)
Annex III – point 1 a (new)
Amendment 1226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2 – introductory part
Annex III – point 2 – introductory part
2. AREAS OF INTERVENTION FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Amendment 1227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex III – point 2 – point 1 – introductory part
1. Inclusive, participatory, empowered and independent and empowered society in partner countries through strengthened civil society civic space in partner countrand local authorities
Amendment 1228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Annex III – point 2 – point 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Strengthening the capacity of local authorities to participate effectively in the development process, acknowledging their particular role and specificities;
Amendment 1230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2 – point 2 – point c a (new)
Annex III – point 2 – point 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) Coordination, capacity development and institutional strengthening of civil society and local authority networks, within their organisations and between different types of stakeholders active in the public debate on development as well as coordination, capacity development and institutional strengthening of Southern networks of civil society organisations and local authorities and umbrella organisations.
Amendment 1235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – introductory part
Annex III – point 3 – introductory part
3. AREAS OF INTERVENTION FOR STABILITY AND PEACEPEACEBUILDING, CONFLICT PREVENTION AND STABILITY
Amendment 1236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Union shall provide conflict sensitive technical and financial assistance covering support for measures aimed at building and strengthening the capacity of the Union and its partners to prevent conflict, build peace and address pre- and post-crisis needs in close coordination with the United Nations and other international, regional and sub- regional organisations, and State and civil society actors, in relation to their efforts mainly in the following areas, including specific attention to women's and youth participation:
Amendment 1237 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) early warning and conflict-sensitive risk analysis; confidence-building, mediation, dialogue and reconciliation measures in the policy-making and the implementation of policy; facilitation and building capacity in confidence-building, mediation, dialogue and reconciliation, with particular regard to inter-community tensions and the prevention of genocide and crimes against humanity;
Amendment 1239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) improving post-conflict recovery as well as post-disaster recovery with relevance to the political and security situation;
Amendment 1240 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) peace-building and state-building support actionsupport, where relevant in technical and logistical assistance, to the efforts undertaken by local and international civil society organisations, as well as states and international organisations in peacebuilding, including confidence building, mediation, dialogue and reconciliation, transitional justice, women’s and youth empowerment; in particular with regard to community tensions and protracted conflicts;
Amendment 1242 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) support for measures to promote the development and organisation of civil society and its participation in the political process, including measures to enhance the role of women in such processes and measures to promote independent, pluralist and professional media;
Amendment 1243 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 1246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) actions promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment and the role of women and youth and minorities in economic and political life, in particular in peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts. This includes addressing the root causes of gender inequality and conflict, support to UNSCR 1325 and 2250 implementation as well as women and youth, their participation and representation in formal and informal peace processes;
Amendment 1248 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) curbing the use of natural resources to finance conflicts, and supporting compliance by stakeholders with initiatives such as the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, especially as regards the implementation of efficient domestic controls over the production of, and trade in, natural resources;
Amendment 1250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)
(ec) Strengthening capacities for participation and deployment in civilian stabilisation missions; strengthening the Union, civil society and EU partners’ capacities for the participation and the deployment of civilian peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions; the exchange of information and best practices on peacebuilding, conflict analysis, early warning or training and service delivery;
Amendment 1251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e d (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e d (new)
(ed) improving post-conflict recovery as well as post-disaster recovery with relevance to the political and security situation;
Amendment 1252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e e (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e e (new)
(ee) further development of structural dialogues on peace-building issues at various levels; including between local, national and international civil society and the Union, as well as between local civil society and partner countries;
Amendment 1253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e f (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e f (new)
(ef) actions strengthening the resilience of states, societies, communities and individuals, including resilience assessments designed to identify the endogenous capacities within societies that allow them to withstand, adapt to and quickly recover from pressures and shocks;
Amendment 1254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e g (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e g (new)
(eg) actions promoting a culture of non-violence, including formal, informal and non-formal peace education;
Amendment 1255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e h (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e h (new)
(eh) support for international criminal tribunals and ad hoc national tribunals, truth and reconciliation commissions, transitional justice and other mechanisms for the legal settlement of human rights claims and the assertion and adjudication of property rights, established in accordance with international standards in the fields of human rights and the rule of law;
Amendment 1256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e i (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point e i (new)
(ei) support for measures to combat the illicit use of, and access to, firearms, small arms and light weapons;
Amendment 1257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Union shall provide conflict sensitive technical and financial assistance to support partners’ efforts and Union actions addressing global and trans- regional threats and emerging threats mainly in the following areas:
Amendment 1258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) threats to law and order, and to the security and safety of individuals including terrorism, violent extremism, organised crime, cyber-crime, hybrid threats, illicit trafficking, trade and transit, in particular: (1) strengthening the capacity of law enforcement and judicial and civil authorities involved in the fight against terrorism, organised crime, including cyber-crime, and all forms of illicit trafficking and in the effective control of illegal trade and transit; with regard to assistance to authorities involved in the fight against terrorism, priority shall be given to supporting measures concerning the development and strengthening of counter-terrorism legislation, the implementation and practice of financial law, of customs law and of immigration law, the development of law-enforcement procedures which are aligned with the highest international standards and which comply with international law, the strengthening of democratic control and institutional oversight mechanisms, and the prevention of violent radicalism; (2) addressing global and trans-regional effects of climate change having potentially destabilising impact on peace and security;
Amendment 1259 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) threats to public spaces, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, to public health or to environmental stability, maritime security threats, threats deriving from climate change impacts while recognizing that cooperation around climate change adaptation and mitigation can also represent a powerful entry-point for dialogue, peacebuilding and conflict prevention;
Amendment 1260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) mitigation against risks, whether of an intentional, accidental or natural origin, related to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials or agents and risks to related installations or sites, in particular: (1) support and promote civilian research activities as an alternative to defence-related research; (2) enhancing safety practices related to civilian facilities where sensitive chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials or agents are stored or are handled in the context of civilian research programmes; (3) supporting, within the framework of Union cooperation policies and their objectives, the establishment of civil infrastructure and relevant civilian studies necessary for the dismantlement, remediation or conversion of weapons- related facilities and sites where these are declared to be no longer part of a defence programme; (4) strengthening the capacity of the competent civilian authorities involved in the development and enforcement of effective control of illicit trafficking in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials or agents (including the equipment for their production or delivery);
Amendment 1262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 1264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) developing the legal framework and institutional capacities for the establishment and enforcement of effective export controls, in particular on dual-use goods and as regards the implementation of the provisions of the Arms Trade Treaty and the promotion of adherence to it;
Amendment 1265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Annex III – point 3 – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) developing effective civilian disaster-preparedness, emergency planning, crisis response, and capabilities for clean-up measures;
Amendment 1266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 1 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 1 – point a
(a) Developing crucial elements of an effective and comprehensive health system that are best addressed at a supra-national level to secure equitable and affordable access to health services and sexual and reproductive health and rights;
Amendment 1267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 1 – point c
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 1 – point c
(c) Addressing global health security through communicable diseases research - particularly on poverty-related and neglected diseases - and control, translate knowledge into safe, accessible and affordable products and policies that tackle the changing disease burden (persistent burden of infectious, emerging and re-emerging diseases and epidemics and antimicrobial resistance, as well as non- communicable diseases, all forms of malnutrition and environmental risk factors), and shape global markets to improve access to essential health commodities and healthcare services, especially for sexual and reproductive health.
Amendment 1269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 1 – point c a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Supporting initiatives to scale up access to safe, affordable and efficient medicines, including generic medicines, diagnostics and related health technologies, utilizing all available tools to reduce the price of life-saving drugs and diagnostics.
Amendment 1275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point a
(a) Promoting joint global efforts for inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all levels, including in emergency and crisis situations; through universal access to comprehensive sexuality education, including in emergency and crisis situations and with a particular priority on strengthening public education systems;
Amendment 1280 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – introductory part
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – introductory part
3. Women and children
Amendment 1283 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a
(a) LSupporting local, national, regional initiatives and leading and supporting global efforts, partnerships and alliances for the rights of women as set out in the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Optional Protocol thereto, as well as measures to combat and to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls; this includes physical, psychological, sexual, economic and other types of violence and discrimination, including exclusion that women suffer in the different areas of their private and public lives; address the root causes of gender inequalities as a means of supporting conflict prevention and peacebuilding; promoting the empowerment of women, including in their roles as development actors and peace-builders
Amendment 1286 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) Promoting the protection and fulfilment of women’s and girls’ rights, including economic, labour and social rights, and sexual and reproductive health and rights, including via comprehensive sexuality education;
Amendment 1289 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a b (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point a b (new)
(ab) Empowering women’s and girls’ agency, voice and participation in social, economic, political and civil life.
Amendment 1290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point b
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 – point b
Amendment 1295 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 3 a (new)
3a. Young people and children (a) Supporting universal access to basic social services including health notably sexual and reproductive health services, information and supplies, through dedicated youth friendly services and comprehensive sexuality education, nutrition, education and social protection; (b) Stepping up assistance to youth to support them in acquiring relevant skills and in accessing decent and quality jobs through education, vocational and technical training, and access to digital technologies; (c) Supporting youth entrepreneurship and promote the creation of sustainable jobs with decent working conditions; (d) Promoting youth empowerment and responsible citizenship, by opening spaces for their active and meaningful participation in political life and in peace process and mediation efforts, by supporting initiatives of inter-cultural dialogue among youth organisations and by preventing marginalization and exclusion; (i) Promoting initiatives that empower young people and children, and support policies and actions that guarantee their inclusion, meaningful civil and political participation and social recognition, recognizing their true potential as positive agents of change in areas such as peace, security, sustainable development, climate change, environmental protection and the rededication of poverty.
Amendment 1302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 5 – point b
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 5 – point b
(b) Contributing to the global agenda on decent work, in particular with a view to making global value chains sustainable and responsible based on horizontal due diligence obligations, and enhancing knowledge on effective employment policies that respond to labour market needs, including VET and life-long learning;
Amendment 1303 #
(ba) supporting global initiatives on business and human rights, including corporate accountability for rights violations and access to remedies;
Amendment 1305 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b a (new)
Amendment 1306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b b (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b b (new)
(bb) Supporting initiatives for the return of cultural property to their countries of origin or their restitution in case of illicit appropriation.
Amendment 1309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part B – point 1 – point d a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part B – point 1 – point d a (new)
(da) Promoting environmentally sustainable agriculture practices, including agroecology, which are proven to contribute to protection of ecosystems and biodiversity and enhance environmental and social resilience to climate change in the long term;
Amendment 1310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part B – point 1 – point d b (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part B – point 1 – point d b (new)
(db) Implementing international and EU initiatives to address biodiversity loss, promoting the conservation, sustainable use and management of terrestrial and marine ecosystems and associated biodiversity.
Amendment 1311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part B – point 2 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part B – point 2 – point a
(a) Supporting global efforts, commitments, partnerships and alliances, includingmost notably the sustainable energy transition;
Amendment 1312 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part B – point 2 – point b
Annex III – point 4 – part B – point 2 – point b
(b) Encouraging partner governments to embrace renewable energy sector policy and market reforms so to establish a conducive environment for investments increasing access to renewable energy services that are affordable, modern, reliable and sustainable, with a strong focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency;
Amendment 1313 #
(a) Promoting sustainable private investment through innovative financing mechanisms and risk-sharing for LDC’s and fragile states that would otherwise not attract such investment and where additionality can be proven;
Amendment 1317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 1 – point c
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 1 – point c
(c) Supporting the implementation of the Union trade policy instruments and trade agreements and the implementation thereof; and improving access to partner country markets and boosting trade, investment and business opportunities for companies from the Union while eliminating barriers to market access and investmentiming at improving sustainable development, economic diversification and access to the EU market, as well as aiming at easing access to climate-friendly technologies and intellectual property;
Amendment 1318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point a
(a) Supporting and influencing international strategies, organisations, mechanisms and actors that roll-out major global policy issues and frameworks around food and nutrition security and contributing to accountability on international commitments on food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture including the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement ;
Amendment 1319 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point b
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point b
(b) IEnsuring equitable access to food including by helping to address the financing gap for nutrition; improving global public goods pursuing an end to hunger and malnutrition; tools like the Global Network on Food Crises enhance the capacity to adequately respond to food crises and nutrition in the context of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus (hence assist in mobilising pillar 3 resources);
Amendment 1320 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point c
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point c
(c) Reaffirming at global level the central role of sustainable agriculture and fisheries and aquaculture, particularly smallholder agriculture, pastoralism and fisheries and aquaculture, and the role of women in these sectors, for increased food security, poverty eradication, job creation, mitigating and adapting to climate change, resilience and healthy ecosystems;
Amendment 1322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point d a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point d a (new)
(da) Providing support for effective and sustainable national policies, strategies and legal frameworks, and for equitable and sustainable access, particularly for women, to resources, including land, water, (micro) credit and other agricultural inputs for ecological intensification.
Amendment 1323 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point d b (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point d b (new)
(db) Actively support greater participation of civil society and farmer organisations in policy making and research programmes and increase their involvement in the implementation and evaluation of government programmes.
Amendment 1324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part
1. Actions contributing to peace, stability and conflict prevention in situations of urgency, emerging crisis, crisis and postcrisis
Amendment 1325 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Rapid response actions referred to in point a) of Article 4 (4) shall be designed for an effective and conflict sensitive Union response to the following exceptional and unforeseen situations:
Amendment 1326 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a situation posing a threat to peace, democracy, law and order, the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, or the security and safety of individuals, in particular those exposed to gender-based violence in situations of instability;
Amendment 1327 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) support, where relevant in technical and logistical assistance, to the efforts undertaken by local and international civil society organisations, as well as states and local, regional international organisations in peacebuilding, including confidence building, mediation, dialogue and reconciliation, transitional justice, women’s empowerment and youth empowerment; in particular with regards to community tensions and protracted conflicts;
Amendment 1328 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) support for the implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions on women, peace and security and youth, peace and security, in particular in fragile, conflict and post- conflict countries;
Amendment 1329 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
(cc) support for the establishment and functioning of interim administrations mandated in accordance with international law;
Amendment 1330 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c d (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c d (new)
(cd) support for the development of democratic, pluralistic State institutions, including measures to enhance the role of women and youth in such institutions, effective civilian administration and civilian oversight over the security system, as well as measures to strengthen the capacity of law-enforcement and judicial authorities involved in the fight against terrorism, organized crime and all forms of illicit trafficking;
Amendment 1331 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c e (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c e (new)
(ce) support for international criminal tribunals and ad hoc national tribunals, truth and reconciliation commissions, transitional justice and other mechanisms for the legal settlement of human rights claims and the assertion and adjudication of property rights, established in accordance with international standards in the fields of human rights and the rule of law;
Amendment 1332 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c f (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c f (new)
(cf) support for civilian measures related to the demobilization and reintegration of former combatants and their families into civil society, and where appropriate their repatriation, as well as measures to address the situation of child soldiers and female combatants;
Amendment 1333 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c g (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c g (new)
(cg) support for measures to mitigate the social effects of restructuring the armed forces;
Amendment 1334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c h (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c h (new)
(ch) support for measures to address, within the framework of Union cooperation policies and their objectives, the socioeconomic impact on the civilian population of antipersonnel landmines, unexploded ordnance or explosive remnants of war. Activities financed under this Regulation may cover, inter alia, risk education, mine detection and clearance and, in conjunction therewith, stockpile destruction;
Amendment 1335 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c i (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c i (new)
(ci) support for measures to combat the illicit use of and access to firearms, small arms and light weapons;
Amendment 1336 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c j (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c j (new)
(cj) support for measures to ensure that the specific needs of women and children in crisis and conflict situations, including preventing their exposure to gender-based violence, are adequately met;
Amendment 1337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c k (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c k (new)
(ck) support for the rehabilitation and reintegration of the victims of armed conflict, including measures to address the specific needs of women and children;
Amendment 1338 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c l (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c l (new)
(cl) support for measures to promote and defend respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law, and the related international instruments;
Amendment 1339 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c m (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c m (new)
(cm) support for socio-economic measures to promote equitable access to, and transparent management of, natural resources in a situation of crisis or emerging crisis, including peace-building;
Amendment 1340 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c n (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c n (new)
(cn) support for measures to address the potential impact of sudden population movements with relevance to the political and security situation, including measures addressing the needs of host communities in a situation of crisis or emerging crisis, including peace-building;
Amendment 1341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c o (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c o (new)
(co) support for measures to promote the development and organization of civil society and its participation in the poli-tical process, including measures to enhance the role of women and youth in such processes and measures to promote inde-pendent, pluralist and professional media.
Amendment 1343 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex IV – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) strengthen resilience by supporting individuals, communities, institutions, and countries to better prepare for, withstand, adapt to and quickly recover from political, economic, and societal pressures and shocks, natural or man-made disasters, conflicts and global threats; including by reinforce the capacity of a state - in the face of significant pressures to rapidly build, maintain or restore its core functions, and basic social and political cohesion and of societies, communities and individuals to manage opportunities and risks in a peaceful and stablconflict sensitive manner and to build, maintain or restore livelihoods in the face of major pressures, and by supporting individuals, communities and societies to identify and strengthen their existing indigenous capacities to withstand, adapt to and quickly recover from these pressures and shocks, including those that could lead to an escalation of violence;
Amendment 1344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex IV – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) carry out short-term rehabilitation and reconstruction to enable the victims from natural or man-made disasters, conflicts and global threats to benefit from a minimum of socio-economic integration and, as soon as possible, create the conditions for a resumption of development on the basis of long-term objectives set by the countries and regions concerned; this includes addressing the urgent and immediate needs arising from the displacement of people (refugees, and displaced persons and returnees) following natural or man-made disasters; and
Amendment 1345 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3
Annex IV – point 3
Amendment 1353 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex V – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The EFSD+ operations eligible for support through the External Action Guarantee shall in particular aim at the following priority areas:priority areas listed in paragraph 1 and exclude financing and investment operations listed in paragraph 2. 1. Eligible are operations which
Amendment 1357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) leveragefacilitate access to finance for local private sector financing, with a particular focus on micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, by addressing bottlenecks and obstacles to investment; cooperatives and inclusive business models by addressing bottlenecks and obstacles experienced by small scale entrepreneurs, women in particular, in accessing finance at local level especially in Least Developed Countries and fragile states.
Amendment 1358 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point d
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) strengthen socioeconomic sectors and areas and related public and private infrastructure and sustainable connectivity, including renewable and sustainable energy, water and waste management, low- carbon mobility, transport, information and communications technologies, as well as environment, sustainable use of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, including agro-ecological practices and blue economy, social infrastructure, health, and human capital, in order to improve the socioeconomic environment;
Amendment 1359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) contribute to climate action and environmental protection and management; thus producing climate and environment co-benefits, allocating at least 50 % of the financing to investments that contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of the environment, renewable energy and resource efficiency;
Amendment 1363 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) contribute by promoting sustainable development, to addressing specific root causes of irregular migrationpoverty and inequalities as drivers of forced migration and displacement, as well as fostering the resilience of transit and host communities, and contributing to the sustainable reintegration of migrants returning to their countries of origin, with due regard to the strengthening of the rule of law, good governance, gender equality, social justice and human rights.
Amendment 1364 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex V – paragraph 1 a (new)
2. Non eligible are operations which, (a) are linked to the military or security sector (b) support the development of nuclear energy (c) further fossil fuel extraction and carbon lock-in (d) have significant environmental external costs (e) promote the use of genetically modified seeds (f) promote large-scale industrialised monoculture farming (g) are linked to mega-dams (h) are in sectors or projects that have risks of undermining the human rights in partner countries such as land grabbing and the forced displacement of populations. A publicly available ex ante human rights and environmental impact assessment shall be carried out to identify such risks.
Amendment 1367 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 2 – point 3
Annex VI – point 2 – point 3
3. The strategic board shall also support overall coordination, complementarity and coherence between the regional investment platforms, between the three pillars of the European Investment Plan, between the European Investment Plan and the Union’s other efforts on migration and on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, as well as with other programmes set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 1368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 2 – point 5
Annex VI – point 2 – point 5
5. The strategic board shall meet at least twice a year and, when possible, adopt opinions by consensus. Additional meetings may be organised at any time by the chair or at the request of one third of its members. Where consensus cannot be reached, the voting rights as agreed during the first meeting of the strategic board and laid down in its rules of procedure shall apply. Those voting rights shall take due account of the source of financing. The rules of procedure shall set out the framework regarding the role of observers. The minutes and agendas of the meetings of the strategic board shall, following their adoption, be made public.
Amendment 1370 #
(2a) Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities
Amendment 1371 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 9
Annex VII – point 9
(9) Political stability and absence of violence indicator in conjunction with reductions in drivers of conflict (e.g. political or economic exclusion) built on a baseline assessment
Amendment 1372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 10 a (new)
Annex VII – point 10 a (new)
(10a) Amount of support to developing countries on research and development for sustainable consumption and production and environmentally sound technologies
Amendment 1373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 10 b (new)
Annex VII – point 10 b (new)
(10b) Official development assistance and public expenditure on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems
Amendment 1374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 10 c (new)
Annex VII – point 10 c (new)
(10c) Sum of total grants and non-debt- creating inflows directly allocated to poverty reduction programmes as a proportion of GDP
Amendment 1375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 10 d (new)
Annex VII – point 10 d (new)
(10d) Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations
Amendment 1376 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 10 e (new)
Annex VII – point 10 e (new)
(10e) Proportion of total agricultural population with ownership or secure rights over agricultural land, by sex; and (b) share of women among owners or rights-bearers of agricultural land, by type of tenure
Amendment 1377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII a (new)
Annex VII a (new)
Partner countries in relation to which Union assistance is suspended.