26 Amendments of Fredrick FEDERLEY related to 2015/0009(COD)
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) To partially finance the contribution ofrom the Union budget, the available envelopes of the Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020, provided by Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council2, and the Connecting Europe Facility, provided by Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 , should be reduced. Those programmes serve purposes that are not replicated by the EFSI. However, the reduction of both programmes to finance the guarantee fund is expected to ensure a greater investment in certain areas of their respective mandates than is possible through the existing programmes. The EFSI should be able to leverage the EU guarantee to multiply the financial effect within those areas of research, development and innovation and transport, telecommunications and energy infrastructure compared to if the resources had been spent via grants within the planned Horizon 2020 and Connecting Europe Facility programmes. It is, therefore, appropriate to redirect part of the funding presently envisaged for those programmes to the benefit of EFSI. __________________ 2 Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104). 3Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliao the EU budget Guarantee Fund will be done on a progressive basis using various possibilities within the EU budget. In order of priority, the contribution will be financed by the annual surplus, the unused funds, the Flexibility Instrument and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129)margins of the EU budget.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSI shall be to support investments in the Union and to ensure an increased and more access toible financing for companies having up to 3000 employees, with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises, through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the EIB ('EFSI Agreement').
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Eligibility criteria for the use of the EU guarantee 1. The EFSI Agreement shall provide that EFSI is to support projects which: (a) are consistent with Union policies, (b) are economically and technically viable, (c) provide additionality, and (d) maximise where possible the mobilisation of private sector capital.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) any project covered by the objectives set out in Article 3 and 4 of Regulation 1316/2013
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) any project covered by the objectives set out in Article 5 of Regulation 1291/2013
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
Article 18
Amendments to Regulation (EU) No (1) In Article 6, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 are replaced by the following: ‘1. The financial envelope for the implementation of Horizon 2020 is set at EUR 74 328,3 million in current prices, of which a maximum of EUR 71 966,9 million shall be allocated to activities under Title XIX TFEU. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the European Parliament and by the Council within the limits of the multiannual financial framework. 2. The amount for activities under Title XIX TFEU shall be distributed among the priorities set out in Article 5(2) of this Regulation as follows: (a) Excellent science, EUR 23 897,0 million in current prices; (b) Industrial leadership, EUR 16 430,5 million in current prices; (c) Societal challenges, EUR 28 560,7 million in current prices. The maximum overall amount for the Union financial contribution from Horizon 2020 to the specific objectives set out in Article 5(3) and to the non-nuclear direct actions of the JRC shall be as follows: (i) Spreading excellence and widening participation, EUR 782,3 million in current prices; (ii) Science with and for society, EUR 443,8 million in current prices; (iii) Non-nuclear direct actions of the JRC, EUR 1 852,6 million in current prices. The indicative breakdown for the priorities and specific objectives set out in Article 5(2) and (3) is set out in Annex II. 3. The EIT shall be financed through a maximum contribution from Horizon 2020 of EUR 2 361,4 million in current prices as set out in Annex II.’ (2) Annex II is replaced by the text set out in Annex I to this Regulation.rticle 18 deleted 1291/2013
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19
Article 19
Amendments to Regulation(EU) No In Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the CEF for the period 2014 to 2020 is set at EUR 29 942 259 000 (*) in current prices. That amount shall be distributed as follows: (a) transport sector: EUR 23 550 582 000, of which EUR 11 305 500 000 shall be transferred from the Cohesion Fund to be spent in line with this Regulation exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund; (b) telecommunications sector: EUR 1 041 602 000; (c) energy sector: EUR 5 350 075 000. These amounts are without prejudice to the application of the flexibility mechanism provided for under Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013(*). –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– (*) Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-20 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884).’rticle 19 deleted 1316/2013
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall conclude annegotiate a draft agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on the establishment of a European Fund for Strategic Investments ('EFSI') in line with the requirements of this Regulation.
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The EFSI Agreement shall be open to accession by Member States, under the terms laid out in the EFSI Agreement. Subject to the consent of existing contributors, the EFSI Agreement shall also be open to accession by other third parties, including national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by Member States, and private sector entities.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall be empowered to enter into the EFSI Agreement on behalf of the Union by means of a delegated act in accordance with Article 17, provided that the EFSI Agreement meets the requirements of this Regulation.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1a Definitions For the purposes of this Regulation only, the following definitions apply: (a) 'national promotional banks or institutions' means legal entities carrying out financial activities on a professional basis which are conferred a mandate by a Member State, whether at central, regional or local level, to carry out public development or promotional activities; (b) 'investment platforms' means special purpose vehicles, managed accounts, contract-based co-financing or risk sharing arrangements or arrangements established by any other means via which entities channel a financial contribution in order to finance a number of investment projects; (c) 'small and medium-sized enterprises' or 'SMEs' means micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as defined in Recommendation 2003/361/EC. (d) 'mid-cap companies' means legal entities having up to 3000 employees which are not SMEs. (e) 'EFSI Agreement' means the legal instrument whereby the Commission and the EIB specify the conditions laid down in this Regulation for the management of the EFSI. (f) 'EIAH Agreement' means the legal instrument whereby the Commission and the EIB specify the conditions laid down in this Regulation for the implementation of EIAH. (g) 'additionality' means the support by the EFSI of operations which address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations and which could not have been carried out in that period under normal EIB instruments without EFSI support or to the same extent during that period under EIF and EU instruments. The projects supported by the EFSI, while striving to create jobs and growth, shall typically have a higher risk profile than projects supported by normal EIB operations and the EFSI portfolio shall have overall a higher risk profile than the current portfolio of investments supported by the EIB under its normal investment policies.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2a Eligibility criteria for the use of the EU guarantee The EFSI Agreement shall provide that EFSI is to support projects which: (a) are consistent with Union policies, (b) are economically and technically viable, (c) provide additionality, and (d) maximise where possible the mobilisation of private sector capital.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Managing Director shall report every quarter on the activities of the EFSI to the Steering Board and the European Parliament.
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraphs 2 a, 2 b and 2 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraphs 2 a, 2 b and 2 c (new)
The experts of the Investment Committee shall be appointed following an open and transparent selection procedure. In appointing the experts to the Investment Committee, the Steering Board shall ensure that the composition of the Investment Committee is diversified, so as to ensure that it has a wide knowledge of the sectors covered in Article 2a and geographic markets within the Union. The Steering Board of the EFSI shall supervise the fulfilment of the EFSI’s objectives. When participating in the activities of the Investment Committee its members shall perform their duties impartially and in the interests of the EFSI. When implementing the guidelines adopted by the Steering Board and taking decisions on the use of the EU guarantee, they shall not seek nor take instructions from the EIB, the Union institutions, the Member States or any other public or private body. Adequate organisational arrangements shall be in place to ensure operational independence of the Investment Committee, without prejudice to the provision of analytical, logistical and administrative support by the staff of the EIB to the Investment Committee.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) development of infrastructure, including in the areas of transport, particularly in industrial centres; energy, in particular energy interconnections; and digital and telecom infrastructure;
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investment in education and training, health, research and development, including research infrastructure; information and communications technology and innovation;
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) expansion of renewable energy and energy and resource efficiency, taking into account regional potential for smart investments;
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) any project covered by the objectives set out in Article 3 and 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) any project covered by the objectives set out in Article 5 of Regulation(EU) No 1291/2013
Amendment 423 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In addition, the EU guarantee shall be granted for support of dedicated investment platforms, and national promotional banks, Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM), which manage alternative investment funds (AIFs) authorised in accordance with Directive 2011/61/EU, managers of collective investment undertakings authorised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 345/2013 (qualifying venture capital funds) and managers of collective investment undertakings in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 346/2013 (qualifying social entrepreneurship funds), via the EIB, that invest in operations meeting the requirements of this Regulation. In that case, the Steering Board shall specify policies regarding eligible investment platforms. , AIFs, qualifying venture capital and social entrepreneurship funds.
Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) an assessment of the added value, the mobilisation of private sector resources, the estimated and actual outputs, outcomes and impact of EIB financing and investment operations at an aggregated basis;, and by project level where disclosure of data is allowed.
Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. At the request of the European ParliamenOn a quarterly basis or upon specific request, the Managing Director shall participate in a hearing of the European Parliament on the performance of the EFSI.
Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
Article 18
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19
Article 19
Amendment to Regulation (EU) No In Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the CEF for the period 2014 to 2020 is set at EUR 29 942 259 000 (*) in current prices. That amount shall be distributed as follows: (a) transport sector: EUR 23 550 582 000, of which EUR 11 305 500 000 shall be transferred from the Cohesion Fund to be spent in line with this Regulation exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund; (b) telecommunications sector: EUR 1 041 602 000; (c) energy sector: EUR 5 350 075 000. These amounts are without prejudice to the application of the flexibility mechanism provided for under Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013(*). (*) Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-20 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884).rticle 19 deleted 1316/2013