29 Amendments of Răzvan POPA related to 2018/0228(COD)
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In order to achieve smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation, the Union needs an up-to-date, high-performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the Union and all its regions, in the transport, telecommunications and energy sectors. Those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons, goods, capital and services. The trans-European networks should facilitate cross-border connections to improve cross-border worker mobility, foster greater economic, social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The aim of the Connecting Europe Facility (the ‘Programme’) is to accelerate investment in the field of trans-European networks and to leverage funding from both the public and the private sectors, including public-private partnerships benefiting all parties, while increasing legal certainty and respecting the principle of technological neutrality. The Programme should enable synergies between the transport, energy and digital sectors to be harnessed to the full extent, thus enhancing the effectiveness of Union action and enabling implementing costs to be optimised.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 2530% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 60% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives, based inter alia on the following Rio markers: i) 100% for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure, alternative fuels, clean urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, energy efficiency, smart grids, CO2 transportation and renewable energy; ii) 40% for inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased use ofa measurable transition away from fossil fuels through for example renewable hydrogen or bio-methane. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. In order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project's economic evaluation, projects supported by the Programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the Commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union where relevant. __________________ 18 COM(2018) 321, page 13
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuelsfilling the gaps in alternative fuels infrastructure throughout the European Union as there is a strong need to increase the uptake of alternative fuels and create a stable environment for investment.. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector, bearing in mind the rapid development of new technologies in these areas. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve the objectives laid down in the TEN-T guidelines, it is necessary to support with priority the cross-border links and the missing linksprovision of the missing links and other new connections where appropriate and to ensure, where applicable, that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to Article 47 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 and to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability.
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is necessary to promote public, private and partnership investments in favour of smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure mobility throughout the Union. In 2017, the Commission presented "Europe on the move"20, a wide-ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer, encourage smart road charging, reduce CO2 emissions, air pollution and congestion, promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers. These initiatives should be accompanied by Union financial support, where relevant through this Programme. __________________ 20 Commission Communication "Europe on the move: An agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean, competitive and connected mobility for all" – COM(2017) 283
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The TEN-T guidelines require, with regard to new technologies and innovation, that the TEN-T enables the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the use of alternative fuels. Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the Union in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental impact of transport and requires Member States to ensure that recharging or refuelling points accessible to the public are made available by 31 December 2025. As outlined in the Commission proposals22 of November 2017, a comprehensive set of measures to promote low-emission mobility is necessary including financial support where the market conditions do not provide a sufficient incentive. Furthermore, the current system of National Framework Plans (NFPs) could be improved by more efficient instruments including concrete, binding and enforceable targets. __________________ 21 Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1). 22 Commission Communication "Delivering on low-emission mobility A European Union that protects the planet, empowers its consumers and defends its industry and workers" – COM(2017) 675
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Schools, universities, libraries, local, regional or national administrations, main providers of public services, hospitals and medical centres, transport hubs and digitally intensive enterprises are entities and places that can influence important socio-economic developments in the area where they are located. Such socio- economic drivers need to be at the cutting edge of Gigabit connectivity in order to provide access to the best services and applications for European citizens, business and local communities. The Programme should support access to Gigabit connectivity and advanced 5G mobile connectivity for these socio- economic drivers with a view to maximising their positive spill-over effects on the wider economy and society, including by generating wider demand for connectivity and services.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Actions contributing to projects of common interest in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure shall deploy the technology best suited for the specific projectbest available and suitable technology, while proposing the best balance between state-of-the-art technologies in terms of data flow capacity, transmission security, network resilience and cost efficiency, and should be prioritised by way of work programmes taking into account criteria set out in this Regulation. Deployments of very high capacity networks can include passive infrastructure, in view of maximising socio-economic as well as environmental benefits. Finally, when prioritising actions, the potential positive spill-overs in terms of connectivity shall be taken into account, for example when a project deployed can improve the business case for future deployments leading to further coverage of territories and population in areas which have remained uncovered so far.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Actions contributing to projects of common interest in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure shall deploy the technology best suited for the specific project, while proposing the best balance between state-of-the-art technologies in terms of data flow capacity, transmission security, network resilience and cost efficiency for users, and should be prioritised by way of work programmes taking into account criteria set out in this Regulation. Deployments of very high capacity networks can include passive infrastructure, in view of maximising socio-economic as well as environmental benefits. Finally, when prioritising actions, the potential positive spill-overs in terms of connectivity shall be taken into account, for example when a project deployed can improve the business case for future deployments leading to further coverage of territories and population in areas which have remained uncovered so far.
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Third countries which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA) may participate in Union programmes in the framework of the cooperation established under the EEA agreement, which provides for the implementation of the programmes by a decision under that agreement. Third countries and former EU Member States may also participate on the basis of other legal instruments. A specific provision should be introduced in this Regulation to grant the necessary rights for and access to the authorizing officer responsible, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) as well as the European Court of Auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences.
Amendment 409 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into accountin order to help achieve the long-term decarbonisation commitments and contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth, with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate better connection for the purposes of cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into account the long-term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
(ia) to contribute to the comprehensive Union-wide deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013,where the industry, notably manufacturers, suppliers, energy and fuel producers contribute 90 % of the overall investment.
Amendment 490 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 is set at EUR 42,24,765,493,000 in current prices.
Amendment 504 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point -i (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point -i (new)
(-i) EUR 2,500,000,000 for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 639 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) actions contributing to access to very high capacity networks capable of providing Gigabit and 5G connectivity for socio- economic drivers shall be prioritised taking into account the function of the socio- economic drivers, the relevance of the digital services and applications enabled by providing the underlying connectivity, and the potential socio- economic benefits to citizens, business and local communities, including the potential positive spill-overs in terms of connectivity, in accordance with Part V of the Annex;
Amendment 642 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) with regard to actions contributing to the deployment of 5G systems, priority shall be given to implementation of 5G pilot projects and deployment of 5G corridors along major terrestrial transport paths, including the trans-European transport networks. The extent to which the action contributes to ensuring coverage along major transport paths enabling the uninterrupted provision of synergy digital services, while maximising potential positive spill-overs for territories and population in the vicinity of the project deployment area shall also be taken into account. An indicative list of projects that could benefit from support is included in Part V of the Annex;
Amendment 651 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) the extent to which the deployed technology is the best suitedavailable and suitable for the specific project, while proposing the best balance between state- of-the-art technologies in terms of data flow capacity, transmission security, network resilience and cost efficiency.
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) actions related to energy infrastructure projects contributing to improving energy efficiency where these projects have an influence on cross- border energy flows, inter alia through demand response and smart grids.
Amendment 799 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) actions supporting Gigabit and 5G connectivity of socio-economic drivers;
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) actions implementing 5G pilot projects and uninterrupted coverage with 5G systems of all major terrestrial transport paths, including the trans-European transport networks;
Amendment 804 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) actions supporting access of European households to very high capacity networks and implementing the EU strategic connectivity targets;
Amendment 821 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Actions that contribute to the comprehensive Union-wide deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, where the industry, notably manufacturers, suppliers, energy and fuel producers contribute 90 % of the overall investment.
Amendment 966 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. For works in the digital sector, the following maximum co-financing rates shall apply: for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in Article 3 (2) (c), the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 30% of the total eligible cost. The co-financing rates may be increased up to 50% for actions with a strong cross-border dimension, such as uninterrupted coverage with 5G systems along major transport paths or deployment of backbone networks between Member States and between the Union and third countries, and up to 75% for actions implementing the Gigabit and 5G connectivity of socio-economic drivers. Actions in the field of providing local wireless connectivity in local communities shall be funded by Union financial assistance covering up to 100 % of the eligible costs, without prejudice to the principle of co- financing.
Amendment 1032 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Evaluations shall be carried out in a timely manner but at least every two years to feed into the decision- making process.
Amendment 1193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 1 – heading
Annex I – part V – point 1 – heading
1. Gigabit and 5G connectivity to socio- economic drivers
Amendment 1195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Gigabit Connectivity for education and research centres, in the context of the efforts to facilitate the use of inter alia high-speed computing, cloud applications and big data, close digital divides and to innovate in education systems, to improve learning outcomes, enhance equity and improve efficiency.49 _________________ 49 See also COM(2018) 22 final - Commission Communication on the Digital Education Action Plan