3 Amendments of Angelika NIEBLER related to 2022/0039(COD)
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40 a) The results of the feasibility study for SMEs in the space industry “New Space Solutions for Long-term Availability of Reliable, Secure, Cost Effective Space Based Connectivity” are not yet available. The results of this study should be taken into account prior to the adoption of this legislative proposal and are crucial for the participation of SMEs in the secure connectivity initiative and its feasibility.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 b (new)
Recital 40 b (new)
(40 b) Union-wide initiatives, such as the secure connectivity initiative, are shaped by the broad participation of innovative small, medium and large enterprises from all over Europe. The innovative potential in the Union vastly lies in small and medium sized “New Space” undertakings.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. At least 40% of the whole budget shall be allocated to SMEs in order to boost innovation and intensify cooperation in the market.