77 Amendments of Constanze KREHL related to 2018/0224(COD)
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is the Union's objective to promote social progress, strengthen its scientific and technological bases and encourage its competitiveness, including in its industry, while promoting all research and innovation activities to deliver on the Union's strategic priorities, which ultimately and fulfil its commitments, which aim at promoting peace, the Union's values and, the well-being of its peoples and sustainable development.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To deliver scientific, economic and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective, the Union should invest in research and innovation through Horizon Europe - a Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2021-2027 (the ‘Programme’) to support the creation and diffusion of high-quality knowledge and technologies, to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges and promote industrial competitiveness, to stimulate economic growth, job creation and higher quality of life; to foster all forms of innovation, including breakthrough innovation, and strengthen market deployment of innovative and sustainable solutions; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened European Research Area, placing special emphasis on young researchers and developers, and strengthening the value of the EU, notably for SMEs and start-ups, and promoting its technological autonomy in strategic areas.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The conception and design of the Programme should respond to the need for establishing a critical mass of supported activities, throughout the EU Union and through international cooperation, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. Programme implementation should reinforce the pursuit of this aim.
Amendment 74 #
(7) Activities supported under the Programme should contribute towards the achievement of the Union's objectives and priorities and the fulfilment of its commitments, the monitoring and assessment of progress against those objectives and, priorities and commitments and for the development of revised or new priorities.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Full engagement of industry in the Programme, at all levels from the individual entrepreneur and small and medium-sized enterprises to large scale enterprises, should constitute one of the main channels through which the Programme's objectives are to be realised, specifically towards the creation of sustainable jobs and growth. Industry and civil society organisations should contribute to the perspectives and priorities established through the strategic planning process which should support the development of work programmes. Such engagement by industry and civil society organisations should see its participation in the actions supported at levels at least commensurate with those under the previous framework programme Horizon 2020 established by Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council13 ('Horizon 2020'). _________________ 13 null
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Commission's Communication on the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 (COM(2018) 2 final) has provided a set of recommendations for this Programme, including its Rules for participation and dissemination, building on the lessons learnt from the previous Programme as well as input from EU institutions and stakeholders. Those recommendations include to invest more ambitiously and effectively in order to reach critical mass and maximise impact; to support breakthrough innovation; to prioritise Union research and innovation (R&I) investments in areas of high added value, notably through mission- orientation, citizen involvement and wide communication; to rationalise the Union funding landscape, including by streamlining the range of partnership initiatives and co-funding schemes; the development of more and concrete synergies between different Union funding instruments, notably with the aim of helping to mobilise under-exploited R&I potential across the Union; to strengthen international cooperation and reinforce openness to third countries' participation; and to continue simplification based on implementation experiences from Horizon 2020.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Programme should seek synergies with other Union programmes, from their design and strategic planning, to project selection, management, communication, dissemination and exploitation of results, to monitoring, auditing and governance. With a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication and increasing the leverage of Union funding, transfers from other Union programmes to Horizon Europe activities can take place. In such cases they will follow Horizon Europe rulshould be possible in duly justified cases.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to achieve the greatest possible impact of Union funding and the most effective contribution to the Union's policy objectives and fulfilment of its commitments, the Programme should enter into European Partnerships with private and/or public sector partners. Such partners include industry, research organisations, bodies with a public service mission at local, regional, national or international level, and civil society organisations such as foundations that support and/or carry out research and innovation, provided that desired impacts can be achieved more effectively in partnership than by the Union alone.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The policy objectives of this Programme willmay be also addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy windows of the InvestEU Fund. Financial support should be used to address market failures or sub- optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner and actions should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the Internal market. Actions should have a clear European added value and decisively contribute to increasing the competitiveness of the EU, maximising the commercial benefits of the results achieved through research and innovation.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The EIC through its instruments – Pathfinder and Accelerator – should aim at identifying, developing and deploying breakthrough market creating innovations and supporting their rapid scale-up to EU and international levels. Through coherent and streamlined support to breakthrough innovation the EIC should fill the current vacuum in public support and private investment for breakthrough innovation. The instruments of the EIC call for dedicated legal and management features in order to reflect its objectives, in particular market deployment activities.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Through EIC blended finance, the Accelerator should bridge the “valley of death”gap between research, pre-mass commercialisation and the scaling-up of companies. In particular, the Accelerator should provide support to operations presenting such technological or market risks that they are not considered as bankable and cannot leverage significant investments from the market, hence complementing the InvestEU programme established by Regulation …15.. _________________ 15null
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Programme should promote and integrate cooperation with third countries and international organisations and initiatives based on common interest, mutual benefit and global commitments to implement the UN SDGs. International cooperation should aim to strengthen the Union's research and innovation excellence, attractiveness and economic and industrial competitiveness, to tackle globsocietal challenges, as embodied in the UN SDGs, and to support the Union's external policies. An approach of general opening for international participation and targeted international cooperation actions should be followed, including through appropriate eligibility for funding of entities established in low to middle income countries. At the same time, association of third countries to the Programme should be promoted.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and maximising benefits of their interactions, the Programme should engage and involve citizens, universities and research centres and civil society organisations in co-designing and co- creating responsible research and innovation agendas and contents, promoting science education, making scientific knowledge publicly accessible, and facilitating participation by citizens and civil society organisations in its activities. It should do so across the Programme and through dedicated activities in the part 'Strengthening the European Research Area'. The engagement of citizens and civil society in research and innovation should be coupled with public outreach activities involving local and regional bodies and organisations to generate and sustain public support for the Programme. The programme should also seek to remove barriers and boost synergies between science, technology, culture and the arts to obtain a new quality of sustainable innovation.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Pursuant to Article 349 of the TFEU, the Union's outermost regions are entitled to specific measures (taking into account their structural, social and economic situation) regarding access to horizontal Union programmes. The Programme should therefore take into account the specific characteristics of those regions in line with the Commission's Communication on 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions' (COM (2017) 623 final) as endorsed by the Council on 12 April 2018, and create an investment segment targeted at those regions.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The activities developed under the Programme should aim at eliminating gender inequalities and promoting equality between women and men in research and innovation, in compliance with Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 8 of the TFEU. The gender dimension should be adequately integrated in research and innovation content and followed through at all stages of the research cycle, applying equal remuneration and, where possible, equal participation in the projects presented.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate this Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States and beneficiaries. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Programme on the ground.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Coherence and synergies between Horizon Europe and the EU's Space Programme will foster a globally competitive and innovative European space sector; reinforce Europe’s autonomy in accessing and using space in a secure and safe environment; and strengthen Europe’s role as a global actor. Breakthrough solutions in Horizon Europe will be supported by data and services made available by the Space ProgrammeHorizon Europe should stimulate the participation of industry and scientific communities in the EU’s Space Programme while promoting technology transfer to other industry sectors and other fields of application. Breakthrough solutions in Horizon Europe will be supported by data and services made available by the Space Programme. It should boost the monitoring and coordination of the Space Programme’s activities in collaboration with the OECD, as well as partnerships with other international bodies promoting endogenisation, sharing of knowledge and national and European best practices for emerging technological developments.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Reflecting the importaurgencey of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme willshould commit to eliminating activities that are harmful to the climate and contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives and the development of the circular economy.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) The key elements of the proposal evaluation and selection system of the predecessor programme Horizon 2020 with its particular focus on excellence should be maintained, while ensuring a more balanced geographical inclusion of the Member States and regions. Proposals should continue to be selected based on the evaluation made by independent experts. Where relevant, the necessity to ensure the overall coherence of the portfolio of projects should be taken into account.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation shall be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. For grants, which should continue to be the main source of financing, this shall include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and scales of unit costs.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) 'open access' means the practice of providing online access to research outputs resulting from actions funded under the Programme, in particular scientific publications and research data, free of charge and in a non-discriminatory manner to the end-user;
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme’s general objective is to deliver scientific, economic and societal impact from the Union’s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the Union and foster its competitiveness in all Member States and regions, with particular emphasis on the outermost regions, mountainous regions and regions with a demographic deficit, including in its industry, deliver on the Union strategic priorities, and contribute to tackling global challenges, including the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to support the creation and diffusion of high-quality new knowledge, skills, technologies and solutions to global societal challenges and diminish the gap in research and innovation between the different regions of the EU;
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, objectives and commitments, and support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges and significantly improve the quality of life of citizens;
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) to support advanced studies, skills acquisition and training;
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to foster all forms of technological, social and cultural innovation, including breakthrough innovation, and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions;
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) to protect the environment and natural resources and invest in the circular economy;
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) to attract researchers to less developed regions and regions with a low population density;
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Programme may provide funding to indirect actions in any of the forms laid down in the Financial Regulation, in particularprimarily grants (including operating grants), prizes and procurements. It may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations. The Programme shall enable beneficiaries to apply for funding quickly and shall ensure transparency and traceability of public funding in order to safeguard the interests of the EU, the actual social impact and the allocation of responsibilities.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. The Programme shall promote and safeguard multidisciplinarity and ensure the inclusion of investment in social sciences and humanities, fostering equality between the different sciences.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. The Programme shall strengthen the support component for open collaborative research activities across the EU, which shall be evaluated in terms of relative or absolute merit, so as to counter the dominance of large consortia and thus reduce the number and size of closed partnerships.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. The Programme shall ensure an effective EU-wide convergence strategy. It shall stimulate opportunities of ‘excellence for all’, in a way that is inclusive and allows for a more effective and balanced geographical distribution of support for research and innovation activities across the EU.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 d (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. The Programme shall ensure better coordination with the rules on structural funds and remove barriers to support for employment in science and for other capacity-building measures associated with social and economic development.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 e (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 8 e (new)
8e. The Programme shall reinforce the clarification of the operating rules of the support for research missions included under the Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar, promoting a renewed and comprehensive framework of missions in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and involving all areas of knowledge, including social sciences and humanities, and a wide range of stakeholders.
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 f (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 8 f (new)
8f. The Programme shall ensure that the operating rules of the European Innovation Council effectively promote open and streamlined support to SMEs and start-ups across the EU, safeguarding equal access to European funds for development, education and training and increasing its impact in business settings with various levels of technological innovation.
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. The Programme shall ensure the effective promotion of gender equality and the gender dimension in research and innovation content. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring gender balanceGender balance shall be promoted, subject to the specific situation in the field of research and innovation concerned, in evaluation panels and in other advisory bodies such as expert groups.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) have a clear EU-added value and contribute to reaching Union priorities and fulfilling Union commitments;
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) be bold and inspirational, and hence have wide societal or, economic and territorial relevance;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) spark activitynd seek synergies across disciplines, sectors and actors;
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) be selected on the basis of an open and transparent process;
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point f b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point f b (new)
(fb) be subject to an independent evaluation, with well-defined common quality criteria, for the purpose of accountability.
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. The amount referred to in paragraph 1, first half sentence, may also cover expenses for preparation, monitoring, control, audit, evaluation and other activities and expenditures necessary for managing and implementing the Programme, including all necessary and agreed administrative expenditure, as well as evaluating the achievement of its objectives. It may moreover cover expenses relating to the studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, in so far as they are related to the objectives of the Programme, as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange, including corporate information technology tools, and other relevant expenses relating to technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the Programme.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. If necessaragreed by the budgetary authority, appropriations may be entered in the budget beyond 2027 to cover the expenses provided for in paragraph 4, to enable the management of actions not completed by 31 December 2027.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 8
Article 9 – paragraph 8
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Open and non-discriminatory access to scientific publications resulting from research funded under the Programme shall be ensured in accordance with Article 35(3). Open access to research data shall be ensured in line with the principle 'as open as possible, as closed as necessary'. Open access to other research outputs shall be encouragedtake into account the competitiveness and economic interests of the EU, intellectual property rights and the protection and confidentiality of personal data. Reciprocal open access shall be laid down in all association and cooperation agreements with third countries.
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Open science practices beyond open access to research outputs and responsible management of research data shall be promoted both within the EU and more widely.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 1 – point ii
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 1 – point ii
ii. commitment to a rules-based open market economy, including respect of human rights and fair and equitable dealing with intellectual property rights, backed by democratic institutions;
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– does not confer to the third country a coordinating or decisional power on the programme;
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– guarantees the rights of the Union to ensure sound financial management and to protect its financial, scientific and social interests.
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Particular attention shall be paid to the principle of proportionality, the right to privacy, the right to the protection of personal data, the right to the physical and mental integrity of a person, the right to non-discrimination, gender equality and the need to ensure high levels of human health protection.
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Proposals shall be systematically screened to identify those actions raising complex or serious ethics issues and submit them to an ethics assessment. The ethics assessment shall be carried out by the Commission unless it is delegated to the funding body. For actions involving the use of human embryonic stem cells or human embryos, an ethics assessment shall be mandatory. Ethics screenings and assessments shall be carried out with the support of independent ethics experts. The Commission and the funding bodies shall ensure the transparency of the ethics procedures as much as possible.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Ethics checks shall be carried out with the support of independent ethics experts.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 6
6. Actions which are not ethically acceptable may beshall be immediately rejected or terminated at any time.
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 8
Article 16 – paragraph 8
8. Actions which do not comply with security rules may beshall be immediately rejected or terminated at any time.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
In the case of a joint call, joint procedures shall be established for selection and evaluation of proposals. The procedures shall involve a balanced group of independent experts appointed by each party.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
– fully or partially composed of external independent experts,
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The evaluation committee mayshall be assisted by independent experts.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The evaluation committee may also propose any substantial adjustments to the proposals in as far as needed for the consistency of the portfolio. The evaluation committee shall ensure the existence of a procedure for making enquiries or complaints. Enquiries shall be answered within a maximum of 30 days. The evaluation committee shall ensure a multidisciplinary approach.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 5
Article 42 – paragraph 5
5. Horizon Europe and EIC blended finance shall be provided in a manner that does not distort competition and that increases the competitiveness of the EU.
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
The Commission may reject a proposal retained by independent experts for justified reasons, including non- compliance with the objectives of Union policies.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1
Article 43 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1
The contract for the selected action shall establish specific measurable milestones and the corresponding pre-financing and payments by instalments of the EIC blended finance.
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
Article 43 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
In accordance with the contract, the action shall be suspended, amended or terminated if measurable milestones are not met. It may also be terminated where the expected market deployment cannot be met.
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
1. By derogation from Article 237(3) of the Financial Regulation, independent external experts may be selected without a call for expressions of interest, if justified and the selection is carried out in a transparent manner. Independent experts shall be chosen from among the Member States, on the basis of their proven competence and knowledge. The expert panels shall, where possible, ensure balanced representation in terms of specialisation and gender.
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 2
Article 44 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with Article 237(2) and 237(3) of the Financial Regulation, external experts shall be remunerated based on standard conditions. If justified, an appropriate level of remuneration beyond the standard conditions based on relevant market standards, especially for specific high level experts, may be granted. The Commission shall communicate annually the level of remuneration of independent experts to the European Parliament.
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 3
Article 44 – paragraph 3
3. In addition to paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 38 of the Financial Regulation, the names of independent external experts evaluating grant applications, who are appointed in a personal capacity shall be published, together with their area of expertise, at least once a year on the internet site of the Commission or the funding body. Such information shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with the EU data protection rules.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the Programme, and its actions and results. These actions shall be developed in partnership with national, regional and local authorities and using diverse platforms. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1
Article 47 – paragraph 1
1. Programme evaluations shall be carried out in a timely mannerevery two years to feed into the decision-making process on the programme, its successor and other initiatives relevant to research and innovation.
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 4
Article 50 – paragraph 4
4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult independent experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016.
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Nurturing excellence through mobility of researchers across borders, sectors and disciplines; fostering new skills through excellent training of researchers; strengthening human capital and skills development across the European Research Area, primarily in less developed regions; improving and facilitating synergies; promoting public outreach.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – introductory part
(a) cluster 'Health'; Improving and protecting the health of citizens at all ages, by developing innovative, effective and accessible solutions to prevent, diagnose, monitor, treat and cure diseases; mitigating health risks, protecting populations and promoting good health; making public health systems more cost- effective, equitable and sustainable; and supporting and enabling patients' participation and self-management.
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – introductory part
(b) Cluster 'Inclusive and secure society': Strengthening European democratic values, including rule of law and fundamental rights, safeguarding and promoting our cultural heritage, and promoting socio- economic transformations that contribute to inclusion and growth, including migration management and integration of migrants, while responding to the challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters.
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Democracy; Cultural heritage; Social and economic transformations; Gender equality; Disaster-resilient societies; Civil Protection and Security; Cybersecurity.
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point c – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Manufacturing technologies; Digital technologies; Advanced materials; Artificial intelligence and robotics; Next generation internet; High performance computing and Big Data; Circular industries; Low carbon and clean industry; Space; Digital and technological ethics.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point d – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point d – introductory part
(d) Cluster 'Climate, Energy and Mobility': Fighting climate change by better understanding its causes, evolution, risks, impacts and opportunities, and by making the energy and transport sectors more climate and environment-friendly, more efficient and competitive, smarter, safer and more resilient, and promoting the use of renewable energy and the circular economy.
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point d – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Climate science and solutions; Energy supply; Energy systems and grids; Buildings and industrial facilities in energy transition; Communities and cities; Remote and outermost regions; Oceans; Industrial competitiveness in transport; Clean transport and mobility; Smart mobility; Energy storage.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Strengthen sustainable innovation ecosystems across Europe; Fostering the development of entrepreneurial and innovation skills in a lifelong learning perspective and support the entrepreneurial transformation of EU universitiehigher education institutions; Bring new solutions to global societal challenges to the market; Synergies and value added within Horizon Europe.
Amendment 1079 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 8
Article 9 – paragraph 8