17 Amendments of Gunnar HÖKMARK related to 2018/0228(COD)
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network, a Cohesion Fund allocation should be transferred to the Programme to finance transport projects in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund. In an initial phase and within a limit of 760% of the transferred envelope, the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund. The remaining 340% of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund with priority to cross-border links and missing links. The Commission should support Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects, in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned.
Amendment 422 #
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, and energy and digital and to facilitate cross- border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into account the long-term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors. Furthermore, the Programme has the general objective to promote the deployment of very high capacity networks and 5G infrastructure across the Union, with a view to positioning Europe in the forefront of innovation, competitiveness and digital economy.
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) to adapt the TEN-T networks to military mobility needs, aimed at facilitating cross-border military transport and, ultimately, strengthening the Union´s capacity to respond to crisis situations, including joint actions with partners;
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) In the energy sector, to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to further integration of the internal energy market, interoperability of networks across borders and sectors, facilitating decarbonisation and ensuringan integrated internal market for energy, driven by competition, supply and demand and security of supply, and to facilitate cross- border cooperation in the area of renewable energy;
Amendment 478 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) In the digital sector, to contribute tosupport the deployment of very high capacity digital networks and 5G systems,infrastructure and to the increased resilience and capacity of digital backbonesuch networks on EU territories by linking them to neighbouring territories, as well to the digitalisation of transport and energy networks by facilitating a rapid 5G infrastructure deployment, where EU funds have a significant impact on the materialisation of such deployment.
Amendment 503 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) up to EUR 3027,615,493,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(a), of which:
Amendment 546 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) up to EUR 36,000,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(c).
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. As regards the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, 340% of these amounts shall be made available immediately to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation, with priority to cross-border and missing links. Until 31 December 20232, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund with regard to 760% of the resources transferred. As of 1 January 20243, resources transferred to the Programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 613 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy shall involve at least two Member States, contribute to completing the internal energy market by promoting competition, supply and demand based trading and enhanced security of supply and shall be included in a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangement between Member States or arrangements between Member States and third countries as set out in Articles 6, 7, 9 or 11 of Directive 2009/28/EC. These projects shall be identified in accordance with the criteria and procedure laid down in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation.
Amendment 624 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to point 3 of Part IV of the Annex provides evidence concerning the existence of significant cost savings and/or benefits in terms of system integration, competition, supply and demand, security of supply or innovation, and;
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Projects of common interest in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure shallare projects that contribute to the specific objective provided for in Article 3(2)(c), in particular the deployment of very high capacity networks and 5G infrastructure.
Amendment 637 #
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 connectivity for socio- economic drivers shall be prioritised taking into account the function of th. In addition to the Union´s global competitiveness and capacity to absorb investments in 5G infrastructure and technology, factors that may be taken into account are 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 5G connectivity, in accordance with Part V of the Annex;
Amendment 640 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) actions contributing to the provision of very high-quality local wireless connectivity in local communities5G connectivity, in accordance with Part V of the Annex;
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) actions contributing to the provision of very high-quality local wireless connectivity capacity networks in local communities, in accordance with Part V of the Annex;
Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) projects aiming at the deployment of cross-border backbonevery high capacity networks linking the Union to third countries and reinforcing links within the Union territory, including with submarine cables, shall be prioritised according to the extent to which they significantly contribute to increasing the resilience and capacity of electronic communications networks in Union territory;
Amendment 1197 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 2 – heading
Annex I – part V – point 2 – heading
2. Wireless5G connectivity in local communities
Amendment 1198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Actions aiming at the provision of local wireless connectivity that is free of charge and without discriminatory conditions in centres of local public life, including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public that play a major role in the public life of local communitiesding full scale 5G connectivity that shall be subject to the following conditions in order to receive funding: