9 Amendments of Françoise GROSSETÊTE related to 2011/0405(COD)
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) A number of major developments have taken place since the European Neighbourhood Policy was launched and the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument was set up. These include a deepening of the relationship with the partners, the launch of regional initiatives and democratic transition processes in the region, particularly in the countries on the southern shore of the Mediterranean following the events of spring 2011. This triggered a new European Neighbourhood Policy vision set out in 2011 as a result of a comprehensive Strategic Review of the Policy. ItThis policy outlines key objectives for Unionpromoting cooperation with Neighbourhood countries and provides for greaterand support to partners committed to building more equitable and democratic societies which respect human rights and fundertaking reforamental freedoms, in line with the ‘more for more’ and ‘mutual accountability’ principles.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The scope of this Instrument should promote a cross-border and differentiated approach in order to facilitate swift and effective implementation of the programmes in the countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy, so as to encourage the regional and inter-regional development of projects and foster a policy of decentralised cooperation.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Support provided under the European Neighbourhood Instrument to developing neighbouring countries should be separated from the aid provided to those countries under the financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI); there should be separated scheduling of the various financial instruments provided for under the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2014-2020.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) promoting the development of renewable forms of energy (wind, water, solar and photovoltaic power) and combating climate change, and hence attaining the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy as regards the development of energy interconnections and networks, such as the practical implementation of the Mediterranean Solar Plan and the DESERTEC Programme;
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) ensuring the economic competitiveness of the Union and its partner countries by incorporating projects and procedures that best respond to the needs of SMEs, thereby making it easier for SMEs to participate on the EU internal market;
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
(ec) coordinating European support for SMEs and encouraging the creation of joint enterprises between SMEs in the partner countries and those in the Union; promoting the development of SME projects and investments in the partner countries, and hence mobilising the resources needed to promote transnational cooperation;
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) using the EU’s research and development policies, such as the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013)(FPRD) and the future Eighth FPRD, as a key means of cooperation and incorporating the partner countries into the European research area, in the interests of economic competitiveness; approaching these framework programmes as constituting a vital contribution to economic growth, job creation and innovation.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, the Member States and the European Investment Bank (EIB) shall ensure coherence between support provided under this Regulation and other support and financial instruments, such as the financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI), provided by the Union, the Member States and the European Investment BankIB.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Union shall, in liaison with the Member States, take the necessary steps to ensure proper long-term coordination and cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations and entities, including European financial institutions, international financial institutions, United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, private and political foundations and non- European Union donors.