28 Amendments of Christian EHLER related to 2013/0234(NLE)
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Regulation (EU) No …/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of … 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)18 aims to achieve a greater impact on research and innovation by combining Horizon 2020 Framework Programme and private-sector funds in public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation can contribute to the Union's wider competitiveness goals, leverage private investment, and help tackle societal challenges. Those partnerships should be based on a long-term commitment, including a balanced contribution from all partners, be accountable for the achievement of their targets and be aligned with the Union's strategic goals relating to research, development and innovation. The governance and functioning of those partnerships should be open, transparent, effective and efficient and give the opportunity to a wide range of stakeholders active in their specific areas to participate. Union involvement in those partnerships may take the form of financial contributions to joint undertakings established on the basis of Article 187 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union under Decision No 1982/2006/EC. __________________ 18 OJ [H2020 FP]. OJ [H2020 FP].
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In accordance with Regulation (EU) No .../2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 and Decision (EU) No […]/2013 of the Council of […] 2013 establishing the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 (2014-2020)19 further support should be provided to Joint Undertakings established under Decision No 1982/2006/EC under the conditions specified in Decision (EU) No […]/2013. The Industrial Leadership priority targets two specific activity lines under Information and Communication Technologies: ‘micro- and nanoelectronics’, and ‘a new generation of components and systems, engineering of advanced and smart embedded components and systems’. Embedded computing systems (ARTEMIS) and nanoelectronics (ENIAC) should be combined into a single initiative. __________________ 19 OJ [H2020 SP].
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Union's financial contribution should be managed in accordance with the principle of sound financial management and with the relevant rules on indirect management set out in Article 60(1-4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/201226 . __________________ 26 OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1. OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) Without prejudice to the interim evaluation referred to in Article 11 and in accordance with Article 26 of the Horizon 2020 Regulation, Joint Technology Initiatives as a particular funding instrument of Horizon 2020 should be subject to an in-depth interim assessment, which should include, inter alia, an analysis of their openness, transparency and efficiency.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The ENIAC and ARTEMIS Joint Undertakings were set up for a period up to 31 December 2017. The transition from the ENIAC and ARTEMIS Joint Undertakings to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking should be aligned and synchronized with the transition from the Seventh Framework Programme to the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme to ensure optimal use of the funding available for research, while modifications or interferences between the rules of ENIAC and ARTEMIS on one hand and the rules of ECSEL on the other hand should be avoided. In the interest of legal certainty and clarity, Council Regulations (EC) No 72/2008 and No 74/2008 should therefore be repealed and transitional provisions should be set out.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) With a view to the overall aim of Horizon 2020 to achieve greater simplification and harmonisation of the research and innovation funding landscape at European level, the duration of all public-private partnerships financed under Horizon 2020 should be aligned with the duration of the Framework Programme, to avoid different sets of rules running in parallel and related additional administrative burden for participants and Union bodies in the future;
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 b (new)
Recital 28 b (new)
(28b) Considering the importance of basic research to create breakthrough ideas that enable future innovation, calls for proposals for collaborative R&D projects should be issued in the field of ICT and nanotechnology research under Horizon 2020 in addition and in parallel to the activities of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking, particularly regarding research at Technology Readiness Levels 1 to 4;
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 c (new)
Recital 28 c (new)
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. To implement the Joint Technology Initiative on ‘Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership’, a Joint Undertaking within the meaning of Article 187 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union (hereinafter ‘ECSEL Joint Undertaking’) is hereby established for a period up to 31 December 20240.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a Scope of activities 1. In order to fulfil the objectives set out in Article 2 the ECSEL research programme may fund research and development activities comprising the Technology Readiness Levels from 2 to 6. 2. Should the ECSEL research programme foresee innovation activities comprising the Technology Readiness Levels from 7 to 8, funding rates for indirect actions shall be reduced in accordance with [Art. 22] of the Rules for Participation.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The maximum Union contribution, including EFTA appropriations, to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking to cover administrative costs and operational costs shall be EUR 1 215 255 0063 348 200. The contribution shall be paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the Union allocated to the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 (2014-2020). The budget implementation with regard to the Union contribution shall be entrusted to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking acting as a body referred to in Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 in accordance with Articles 58(1)(c)(iv), 60(1-4) and 61 of that Regulation.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The delegation agreement referred to in paragraph 2 shall address the elements set out in Article 58(3) and Articles 60(1-4) and 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and in Article 40 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 as well as inter alia the following:
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 2017 the Commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking, which shall assess notably the level of participation in, and contribution to, the indirect actions both by the private members and their constituent entities, and also by other legal entities. The Commission shall communicate the conclusions of this evaluation, and its observations, to the European Parliament and to the Council by 30 June 2018. The interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall form part of and be compiled with the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking may be subject to review in the course of the Midterm Review.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The discharge of the budget implementation with regard to the Union's contribution to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall be part of the discharge given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council, to the Commissionbefore 15 May of year n+2 in accordance with thea procedure provided for in Article 319 of the Treatycomparable to the one outlined in Article 319 TFEU and Articles 164-165 of Regulation 966/2012 (EU/ Euratom) and provided for by the Financial rules of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No … [Rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020] and Commission Decisions relevant to its implementation shall apply to the indirect actions funded by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking. In accordance with that Regulation, the ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall be considered as a funding body and shall provide financial support to indirect actions as set out in clause 1(a) of the Statutes.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
In order to take into account the specific operating needs of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking, work plans of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking may derogate from the Rules for participation of Horizon 2020 in so far as the involvement of Member States in the set-up of the JU renders such derogations necessary. However, these cases must be kept to an absolute minimum. Derogations from the Rules fort participation may not have deterrent effects towards the participation of universities, non-profit research organisations or SMEs and may not conflict with the general spirit of fair and equal treatment enshrined in the Rules for Participation of Horizon 2020.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 b (new)
In accordance with the principles of transparency and non-discrimination as laid out in Article 60(1) and 128(1) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Article 16 of this Regulation, calls for proposals organised by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall be published on the web-based Horizon 2020 Participant Portal.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 7 – point 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – part 7 – point 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall ensure a constant coordination between the activities of Horizon 2020 and the activities of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking by regularly identifying possible complementarities and synergies, including desirable overlaps, and implementing a formal coordination process to attune the research priorities covered by collaborative research under the framework programme and the activities covered by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 9 – point 4 – point h a (new)
Annex 1 – part 9 – point 4 – point h a (new)
(h a) draw up an annual report on the progress of the research and development activities in cooperation with the communications division of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 9 – point 4 – point m a (new)
Annex 1 – part 9 – point 4 – point m a (new)
(m a) follow-up on any recommendations resulting from the interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking or any other relevant assessment of the ECSEL activities in a timely manner;
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 22 – point 3
Annex 1 – part 22 – point 3
3. The ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall report annually to the Commission in accordance with Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012and the budgetary authorities. Within two months after the end of each fiscal year, the Executive Director shall submit the annual accounts and balance sheet of the previous year to the Court of Auditors. The Court of Auditors may carry out inspections, including on-the- spot checks.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 22 – point 4 – introductory part
Annex 1 – part 22 – point 4 – introductory part
4. The accounts of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall be examined by an independent audit body as laid down in Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012the Court of Auditors in accordance with Article 287 of the Treaty.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 22 – point 4 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part 22 – point 4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 22 – point 4 a (new)
Annex 1 – part 22 – point 4 a (new)
4 a. The Court of Auditors shall prepare a Specific Annual Report on the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 25 – point 2
Annex 1 – part 25 – point 2
2. The ECSEL Joint Undertaking Governing Board mayshall adopt rules for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest in respect of its members, bodies and staff. In those rules, provision shall be made to avoid a conflict of interest for the representatives of the members of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking serving in the Governing Board or in the Public Authorities Board.