9 Amendments of Bill NEWTON DUNN related to 2011/0401(COD)
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) financial contributions from the Union to joint undertakings established on the basis of Article 187 TFEU under the Seventh Framework Programme, subject to the amendment of their basic acts; to new public-private partnerships set up on the basis of Article 187 TFEU; to other existing innovative research and innovation partnerships such as product development partnerships, and to other funding bodies referred to in Article [55(1)(b)(v) or (vii)] of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [New Financial Regulation]. This form of partnerships shall only be implemented where the scope of the objectives pursued and the scale of the resources required justify it;
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the scale of impact on industrial competitiveness, sustainable growth and socio-economic issues and the societal challenges, which are global in nature;
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The rules for participation and dissemination regarding public-private partnerships created or funded under Horizon 2020 shall fully comply with the rules laid down in Regulation (EU) No XX/XX [the Financial Regulation], as well as the rules laid down in Regulation (EU) No. XX/XX [Rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020] and any derogation provided therein.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) Union participation in programmes undertaken by several Member States in accordance with Article 185 TFEU. and in cooperation with third countries or international organisations in accordance with Article 186 TFEU.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point e
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point e
(e) the efficiency of Article 185 TFEU or of Article 186 TFEU as the most appropriate means for achieving the objectives.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Existing or new cooperation arrangements established in accordance with Article 186 TFEU may be supported, particularly in order to contribute to achieving the priorities set out in point c of Article 5 (2) of this Regulation.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 6
Infectious diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and, malaria and neglected diseases), are a global concern, accounting for 41% of the 1.5 billion disability adjusted life years worldwide, with 8% of these in Europe. Emerging and re- emerging epidemics and the threat of increasing anti-microbial resistance must also be prepared for. The specific field of zoonoses requires attention here, in concert with other supported activities that focus on animal health.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Meanwhile, drug and vaccine development processes are becoming more expensive and less effective. Persistent health inequalities must be addressed, and access to effective and competent health systems must be ensured globally, in order to assure the best possible health for all Europeans.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 1
The aim is to supplyensure a sufficient global supply of food, feed, biomass and other raw-materials, while safeguarding natural resources and enhancing ecosystems services, including coping with and mitigating climate change. The activities shall focus on more sustainable and productive agriculture and forestry systems globally which are both resource- efficient (including low-carbon) and resilient, while at the same time developing of services, concepts and policies for thriving rural livelihoods. Attention shall be paid to the health and management of livestock, including vaccines and treatments for diseases, including tropical diseases.