1638 Amendments of Raffaele FITTO
Amendment 74 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that according to the 8th Cohesion Report one of the most positive conclusions is the fact of notable progress of the convergence process between the eastern and western parts of the EU; brings attention, however, that from the perspective of a Member State, disparities in socio-economic development between individual regions and within the regions themselves continue to deepen; in this context, believes that cohesion policy is one of the key tools to counter the further widening of these differences;
Amendment 81 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes it essential to ensure that real added value is obtained from cohesion policy; stresses the importance of making sure that funding initiatives do not replace but supplement investment by Member States, thereby guaranteeing full compliance with the principle of additionality;
Amendment 87 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises the current complex macro-economic circumstances and is of the opinion that programming many instruments simultaneously is necessary and will be a particular challenge for Member States and its competent authorities, along with regional and local actors - amongst others, REACT-EU instrument relating to the 2014-2020 programming period, the National Recovery Plan and programming documents for the 2021-2027 perspective; in this context, effective and timely implementation of all of them is extremely important, taking into account the administrative burden, as well as finding appropriate demarcation mechanisms and complementarity between the intervention provided for in these instruments;
Amendment 100 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. WelcomNotes the Commission’s introduction of the JTF to support regions facing challenges in their transition towards carbon neutrality; calls on the Commission to draw lessons from the implementation of the JTF; asks for a JTF II, which should be fully integrated into the CPR, to be established in the post- 2027 programming period, while applying shared management and partnership principles; believes that regions with high CO² per capita, as well as industries in transition, should have access to this fund; calls for this new JTF to differentiate between climregrets, however, thate mitigation and adaptation; stressany Member States that a certain proportion of funding should be allocated to the transition, in a socially just way, and to the reduction of the EU’s carbon footprintve not yet launched the fund planning or implementation phases;
Amendment 118 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 128 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b
Paragraph 6 – point b
Amendment 133 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 142 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 200 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the potential that exists at local level could be better mobilised by strengthening and facilitating community- led local development (CLLD); takes the view that CLLD should be mandatory for Member States;
Amendment 201 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the potential that exists at local level could be better mobilised by strengthening and facilitating community- led local development (CLLD); takes the view that CLLD should be mandatory for Member States;
Amendment 270 #
2022/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the European Commission to take decisions without delay, both by high authorities at political level and by officials at technical level, in order to avoid any potential delay in mobilizing and implementing cohesion policy funds;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the fact that therecent pandemic has demonstrated the need to accelerate the green and digital transiand current yet another global crisis has clearly demonstrated that the continuous irrational process of forcing to raise up ambitions for the green transition is harmful for EU citizens and its industry; calls for a further diversifications of EU industry towards a morenergy supply sources, encompassing not only zero- but also low-carbon technologies (renewables, nuclear and CCUS) in order achieve a more crisis and climate resilient economic and industrial model; stresses alsoin this sense that the EU’s projected main dependence on hydrocarbons limits its capacity for political action; calls for the diversification of energy supply sourcesand inconsiderate pursue for climate neutrality limits its capacity for appropriate political action;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Emphasizes that amount of renewable energy produced in Europe is not sufficient alone for the EU's industry; furthermore, in this context, there is a strong demand to explore and utilize all low-carbon technologies, including non- renewable dispatchable technologies, like nuclear power, thus strengthening EU nuclear industry or carbon capture utilization and storage technologies which contribute to decarbonization of industry, as well as engage in ‘Energy Diplomacy’ with other countries to ensure for instance supply of synthetic fuels;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for consideration to be given to a better sharing of added value in order to make work pay., giving particular attention to the critical sectors, like energy, transport, industry, health and administration amongst others - which in fact maintain stability and safety of entire Europe and each Member States' economies and societies;
Amendment 32 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for consideration to be given to a better sharing of added value in order to make work pay.on the Commission and Members States to considerate greater recognition and further redistribution of added value in order to make work really pay for citizens across European Union;
Amendment 34 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 27 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Due to the direct links between a sustainable recovery, building the Union’s resilience and the Union’s energy security, and its role for a just and inclusive transition, the Recovery and Resilience Facility is a well-suited instrument to contribute to the Union’s response to these newly emerging challenges and to these new ‘objective conditions’.
Amendment 34 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Versailles Declaration of 10-11 March 2022 of the Heads of States and Governments invited the Commission to propose by the end of May a REPowerEU plan to phase out the dependency on Russian fossil fuel imports, which was subsequently reiterated in the European Council Conclusions of 24-25 March 2022. This should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the EU’s Green Deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the European Climate Law. Regulation (EU) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to diversifying energy supplies, in particular fossil fuels, thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the Union alongside an open economy. Support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the energy efficiency and security of the Member States’ economies.
Amendment 59 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Member States which have used all loan resources that, pursuant to Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 241/2021, propose amendments to their already approved plans may use uncommitted loan resources to finance REPowerEU, as well as national and EU cohesion policy resources from the 2014-2020 period that have not yet been committed under legally binding commitments;
Amendment 95 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 14 – paragraph 6
Article 14 – paragraph 6
6. By derogation from paragraph 5, subject to the availability of resources, in exceptional circumstances the amount of the loan support may be increased, considering the needs of the requesting Member State, as well as requests for loan support already submitted or planned to be submitted by other Member States, while applying the principles of equal treatment, solidarity, proportionality and transparency. To facilitate the application of these principles, Member States shall communicate to the Commission within 30 days after [the entry into force of this amending Regulation], whether they intend to request loan support.; furthermore, under Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, Member States may request that planned loan resources that have not yet been committed, as well as national and EU cohesion policy resources from the 2014-2020 period that have not yet been committed under legally binding commitments, be reallocated to the REPowerEU chapter;
Amendment 17 #
2022/0118(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Therefore, it should be possible for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) established by Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 to support specific measures to mitigate the effects of the market disruption caused by the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products. Those measures should comprise financial compensation to recognised producer organisations and associations of producer organisations which store fishery or aquaculture in accordance with Articles 30 and 31 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , and financial compensation to operators of the fishery and aquaculture sector, including the processing sector and the whole supply chain, for their income forgone, and for additional costs they incurred due to the market disruption caused by the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine and its effects on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products. Expenditure for operations supported under those measures shouldwill be eligible as of 24 February 2022, which is the date of the start of the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine. _________________ 3 Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 149 20.5.2014, p. 1). 4 Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354 28.12.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 19 #
2022/0118(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) It should also be possible for the EMFF to support financial compensation for the temporary cessation of fishing activities where the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine jeopardises the security of fishing activities and in the event that the consequences have an economic impact that does not allow the normal performance of fisheries activities for the operators and the entire supply chain. Such temporary cessation should occur as of 24 February 2022, which is the date of the start of the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine.
Amendment 24 #
2022/0118(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Given the significant socio- economic consequences of the market disruption caused by the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine on the supply chain of fishery and aquaculture products, it should be possible to support the temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine with a maximum co- financing rate of 75100 % of eligible public expenditure.
Amendment 30 #
2022/0118(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 508/2014
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point (d)
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point (d)
(d) where the temporary cessation of fishing activities occurs between 1 February and 31 December 2020 as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak, including for vessels operating under a Sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, or occurs as of 24 February 2022 as a consequence of the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine that jeopardises the security of fishing activities and in the event that the consequences have an economic impact that does not allow the normal performance of fisheries activities for the operators and the entire supply chain.
Amendment 32 #
2022/0118(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 508/2014
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 65(9) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and by way of derogation from the first subparagraph thereof, expenditure for operations supported under point (d) of the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be eligible as of 1 February 2020 if they are the consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak, or as of 24 February 2022 if they are the consequence of the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine that jeopardises the security of fishing activities and in the event that the consequences have an economic impact that does not allow the normal performance of fisheries activities for the operators and the entire supply chain.
Amendment 34 #
2022/0118(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) No 508/2014
Article 44 – paragraph 4a
Article 44 – paragraph 4a
4a. The EMFF may support measures for temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the COVID-19 outbreak or by the military aggression of Russia against Ukraine that jeopardises the security of fishing activities and in the event that the consequences have an economic impact that does not allow the normal performance of fisheries activities for the operators and the entire supply chain, as provided for in point (d) of Article 33(1), under the conditions laid down in Article 33.
Amendment 15 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that opportunities to participate in the NEB must be fully inclusive and accessible to all EU citizens and all regions and territories, including peripheral urban areas and less populated, rural and mountain areas and islands; emphasises that local and regional authorities and stakeholders and above all residents must be the drivers of NEB projects, offering all parties concerned the possibility of sharing visions and challenges;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the NEB encompasses many dimensions and policy areas, which may make it difficult for regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the NEB; calls on the Commission, therefore, to provide specific and targeted information and guidelines on projects, funding, technological and capacity-building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that appropriate and accessible public funding is crucial for encouraging and implementing NEB ideas and projects at a local level; calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide local and regional authorities with relevant and user-friendly information and guidelines on all financial possibilities and to support the sharing of best practices.
Amendment 63 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises the need for a long- term vision integrated within cohesion policy, and with other EU policies, in order to create a structured initiative able to create prospects for development and jobs; considers strengthening the public- private partnership, particularly with small and medium-sized enterprises, to be vital, therefore;
Amendment 8 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets the fact that the long-term vision was not presented before the conclusion of the negotiations for the regulations on the cohesion policy and common agricultural policy, however, that the proposals for action included in the above-mentioned plan in favour of rural areas seem to have been delayed, since they appear at a moment when the EU budget for 2021–2027 has already been adopted, and most of the Member States have already programmed spending from the Instrument towards Reconstruction and Building Resilience; in this context, we should also note that financial needs connected with the above-mentioned action plan in favour of rural areas will largely not be considered until the budget for 2021- 20278–2034; recalls that synergies between these funds and other relevant EU and national funds are crucial;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. RSince rural areas have a per capita GDP significantly below the European average, recalls that EU cohesion policy, which seeks to promote the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union, is vitally important to rural areas, acknowledges the important role of agriculture and involves all levels of governance;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a strong rural dimension in future cohesion policy regulations, which should include dedicated funding to that end; suggests that 30 % ofMember States should have the flexibility to decide in this context on the transfer of resources from the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund should be earmarked forfor the needs of rural areas, in addition to other beneficial investments for rural areas, particularly those encompassing more than one region;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the fact that the main objective of the long-term vision should be to fight depopulation, rural brain drain, ageing and rural abandonment, including through investment in educational, social, medical and road infrastructure, ands well as the provision of administrative and public services, economic diversification, job creation and developing existing jobs, and innovative mobility solutions;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Underlines that family farms are a characteristic feature of European agriculture, since around 90% of the 22 million employees employed in agriculture are family members; is therefore of the opinion that special attention should be paid to families and women in rural areas when designing structural social support and regional development programmes;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the opportunities that the green transition and green economy can provide in increasing rural resilience to natural disasters, climate change and economic crises; notes, however, that the process is time-consuming and complex, and that the level of challenge varies disproportionately according to the individual situation of each Member State; points out in this context that, particularly in times of ongoing global crisis, any hasty and irrational steps towards climate neutrality carry a significant risk of hunger, energy and economic poverty and of deepening social and regional disparities;
Amendment 87 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. BEmphasises the many shortcomings in infrastructure that exist and believes that connections between rural and urban areas must be addressed in a complementary manner in order to implement rural strategies and action plans accordingly; underlines the importance of partnerships across rural areas and remote areas in particular; emphasises the importance of fighting the digital divide between urban and rural areas, especially as regards high-speed broadband connectivity and the promotion of digital skills, thereby promoting access to a vast range of services;
Amendment 108 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Notes that there is a need for ongoing public awareness raising of the social and financial effects of a lack of protection for social rights, as well as greater support in terms of training and qualifications and better infrastructure and better quality services in rural areas; believes that this type of measure will promote social cohesion and gender equality, supporting the position of women, as well as their economic viability, and the balanced development of rural areas in Europe;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to create a pan-European campaign to promote the rights and particular needs of families and women in rural areas; is convinced that this will contribute towards raising social awareness and increasing the likelihood of optimal targeted spending within the implementation of projects in rural areas;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas rising commodity prices have led to the build-up of inflationary pressures; whereas the extent of product market competition is an important driver of inflation;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas a balanced reconciliation of the Union’s competition rules with its industrial and international trade policies is essential for re-shoring value chain activities and bolstering global competitiveness;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas ensuring a level playing field for businesses in the single market is also crucial for the development of new technologies and the creation of new jobs;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the significant challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic need to be adequately taken into account and that the guiding principle should be the reasonable phasing out of specific support measures, which has severely affected the main European productive sectors, need to be adequately taken into account;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that a competition policy aimed at ensuring a level playing field in all sectors, driving innovation and giving consumers more choices, is crucial for guaranteeing the proper functioning of the single market;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considers that increased product market competition reduces profit margins and price levels, and thus contributes to moderating inflation;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the European Commission to suggest new rules and measures that are in line with the global corporate tax reform agreed by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework in October 2021;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes the continuous need to support Member States in addressing the negative consequences caused by the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note ofWelcomes the renewal of the temporary framework for State aid measures, which was established in response toto remedy a serious disturbance to the European economy caused by the COVID-19 crisis and is designed to accelerate the recovery;
Amendment 146 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that the Union should remain open to foreign direct investments complying with its legal framework;
Amendment 149 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to rigorously and impartially enforce competition policy while striving for continued constructive dialogue and cooperation on key technological and economic issues with like-minded partners and stakeholders;
Amendment 167 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Points out the specific importance of the prohibition of any abusive conducts by a dominant position under Article 102 TFEU; recalls that the Digital Market Act is a first step towards curbing abuses of a dominant position, but focuses only on abusive practices, the ability of companies to enter new markets and become dominant in new sectors needs to be assessed more carefully; calls on the Commission to create a fair business environment for commercial users who depend on gatekeepers, in order to ensure free competition online as well;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Welcomes the Commission’s determination to address unfair terms and practices, act decisively, and eliminate illegitimate obstacles to online competition in the European digital single market;
Amendment 213 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes note of the Commission’s initiative to revise the State aid rules in the field of climate, environmental protection and energy (CEEAG) to align them with the European Green Deal and supports the adoption of new guidelines in that regard; to balance economic and environmental sustainability; calls for the guidelines to pay due attention and give careful consideration to certain sectors which are at the basis of many other industries as well as the Union’s social and economic value chain, particularly those suffering from high energy costs and intense international competition; considers particularly that excluding too large a number of such sectors from eligibility for State aid may put the Union’s international competitiveness at risk;
Amendment 230 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recognises that resources for the Commission's Directorate General for Competition (DG COMP) should be adequate to its workload and range of tasks; considers the need to ensure specific expertise in the context of the digital economy;
Amendment 248 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges the Commission guidance on certain aspects of Article 22 of the Merger Regulation6 ; expresses concern, however, that this initiative may not be sufficient to adapt the regulation to the needs of modern business models, such as on killer acquisitions that risk jeopardising innovation; __________________ 6 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Amendment 261 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Remains deeply concerned about the far-reaching concentration in the European agricultural and food supply chain; reiterates its call on the Commission to urgently conduct a thorough analysis of the extent and effect of buying alliances, thereby devoting special attention to guaranteeing fair competition and greater transparency in supermarket and hypermarket chains’ commercial practices, particularly where such practices affect brand value and product choice or limit innovation or price comparability;
Amendment 264 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Stresses the need to overcome a narrow definition of “consumer welfare” defined by short term prices, and to support a comprehensive analysis comprising a wider set of network externalities when evaluating data accumulation capabilities, which should include data protection standards;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2122(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Asylum discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2020 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Asylum discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, under Article 168 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the Member States are responsible for defining their health policy and for organising and delivering health services and medical care; whereas in this context the European Union may support the Member States, but with the utmost respect for their responsibilities in this area;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the standards ofpolicy on healthcare provision in the EU are not harmonised, as significant differences exist between regions, whereby less- developed regions, which are not able to devote anything close to the amount of resources on healthcare per capita as their more developed counterparts, may face problems in this respectis not harmonised;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU instruments aimed at compensating for some of these problems are mostly limited to ‘soft’ law, which adequately reflects the applicable principles of complementarity and subsidiarity, and respect for Member States’ competence in this area, and is therefore compatible with the Treaties;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that certain less- developed regions are a long way fromdo not uniformly matching the standards of healthcare provision in comparison with the services available in more developed parts of the EU, and that convergence in this sense is unlikely to be achieved without help; stresses that further convergence and cooperation in this sense are necessary between the Member States and at EU level, particularly through its cohesion policy;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recommends that, when defining healthcare policies at regional and national level, there should be a willingness to overcome siloailored and adaptive approaches between health, social and economic policies should be sought, with the goal of improving dialogue, synergies and planned investments from the structural funds and other relevant EU programmes, which are able to cater for citizens’ unmet health and social needs in cross-border areas;
Amendment 88 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that, while evaluating funded structural projects and benchmarks in the context of health, it is necessary to review the subsequent health outcomes of individual projects, to enable their results to be tracked and ongoing analyses of their effectiveness and results to be trackconducted, in order to gauge the extent to which a given project has been successfuldraw the correct conclusions to improve the programming and implementation of these projects in future;
Amendment 116 #
2021/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for bolddue consideration and subsequent adoption of cohesion policy measures, in accordance with the legal provisions in force in the EU, in order to attempt to mitigate the lack of healthcare workers in rural areas, and aimed at motivating them to commence or resume practice there;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— – having regard to the EU-China dialogue on human rights, launched in 1995, and the 37th round thereof, held in Brussels on 1 and 2 April 2019,
Amendment 3 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
— having regard to Article 36 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, which guarantees all citizens the right to freedom of religious belief, and to Article 4 thereof, which upholds the rights of ‘minority nationalities’;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 c (new)
Citation 1 c (new)
— having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948,
Amendment 5 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
— having regard to the report of the Reflection Group Appointed by the NATO Secretary General of 25 November 2020 entitled ‘NATO 2030: United for a New Era’,
Amendment 7 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
— having regard to the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting Communiqué of London, May 5, 2021;
Amendment 8 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
— having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other UN human rights treaties and instruments,
Amendment 10 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 c (new)
Citation 5 c (new)
— having regard to its previous resolutions and reports on the situation in China and EU-China relations, in particular those of 21January 2021 on the crackdown on the democratic opposition in Hong Kong and of 17 December 2020 on forced labour and the situation of the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), and having regard to its previous recommendations relating to Hong Kong, in particular that of 13 December 2017 to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) on Hong Kong, 20 years after handover;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the 1948 UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide,
Amendment 18 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
Citation 5 b (new)
— having regard to the Protocol of 2014 to the International Labour Organization (ILO)Forced Labour Convention of 1930, which has not been signed by China,
Amendment 26 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 d (new)
Citation 5 d (new)
— having regard to the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy of June 2016,
Amendment 28 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 e (new)
Citation 5 e (new)
— having regard to the European Union Maritime Security Strategy,
Amendment 30 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 f (new)
Citation 5 f (new)
— having regard to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) concluded on 10 December 1982 and in force since 16 November 1994,
Amendment 31 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A a (new)
Recital -A a (new)
-A a whereas in its strategic framework on human rights and democracy, the EU pledges that human rights, democracy, and the rule of law will be promoted ‘in all areas of the EU’s external actions without exception’, and that the EU will ‘place human rights at the centre of its relations with all third countries including strategic partners’;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas through its strong economic growth and ambitious hegemonic foreign policy agenda, China is assfirmly detertming a stronger globaled to play a world´s leading power role both as an economic power and as foreign policy actor, which poses serious political, economic, security and technological challedangers to the EU, has significant consequences for the world order and poses threats to liberal democracydemocratic values;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. Whereas the Peoples Republic of China is a unitary, one-party communist state, governed by the Communist Party of China (CPC), committed to Marxism– Leninism; whereas as such it does not share democratic values such as individual freedom, freedom of speech and freedom of religion;
Amendment 60 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas China has a wide and extensive track record of human rights violations that eschewcontradict and violate the country’s bilateral and multilateral commitments in these areas;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. Whereas in the recent years the Communist Party of China has taken an increasingly aggressive approach to exerting influence in democracies around the world, efforts recently expanded under the cover of COVID-19 responses, by utilizing economic leverage and technological superiority, state-direction of the economy, and export of authoritarianist information operations, and an expanding digital toolkit, in an aim to bolster autocrats and contributing to the erosion of democracy worldwide,
Amendment 71 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the existing EU China Strategy has revealed its limitations in the light of recent developments and the challengethreats posed by China and needs to be updated;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) elaborateconsider a more assertive EU- China strategyapproach that unites all Member States and shapes relations with Beijing in the interest of the Member States and the EU as a whole, while defending our values and promoting a rules-based multilateral order;
Amendment 85 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) propose a new EU-China strategyfuture new approach to the European Union's relations with China based on six pillars:
Amendment 98 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point 5
Paragraph 1 – point b – point 5
5) Fostering open strategic autonomySafeguarding the EU´s interests;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point 6
Paragraph 1 – point b – point 6
6) Defence of core European interests and values by transforming the EU into a geopolitical actor while respecting the sovereignty of the Member States;
Amendment 102 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point 6 a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point 6 a (new)
6 a) Calls on the Commission to stop the EU-China Global Investment Agreement as long as China does not guarantee and show respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all citizens as well as does not fulfil international commitments and its own obligations such as Sino-British Joint Declaration and Hong Kong Basic Law;
Amendment 113 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the VP/HR to ensure that the new EU-China strategy involves China in an open dialogue on global challenges, such as climate changethe environment and the fight against global pandemics;
Amendment 115 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the VP / HR to ensure that the new approach to EU-China relations engages China in an open dialogue on global challenges, such as the environment -on the basis that China is the world's most polluting power- and the fight against pandemics on a global scale;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Supports greater dialogue and cooperation with China on peace and security, sustainable development, science, technology and innovation, environmental issues, space and aerospace, founded on a shared commitment to openness and working together in a transparent, just and equitable manner as part of a rules-based international system;
Amendment 122 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Supports greater dialogue and cooperation with China on peace and security, sustainable development, science, technology and innovation, environmental issues, space and aerospace;contribution to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and environmental issues, including ocean protection, overfishing, pollution, unchecked resource extraction, animal trafficking,
Amendment 125 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Remind that while at the Davos Forum last January 2021, the European Union urged with its climate agenda and its "leaders" in governments threatened their middle classes with the alleged need for new tax increases and penalties, the leader of China -the most polluting country in the world- resorted to propaganda to misinform with lessons on how to manage the health of the planet and with new promises, like all the previous ones, unfulfilled;
Amendment 128 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points out that some fields of cooperation such as ITC, space and aerospace, can have a dual use application and can be used against Chinese citizens and against the West;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underscorlines the importance of capitalising on China’s commitment to tackling climate change by reinforcing partnership in this field and emphasises the need to ensure that China commits to peak its emissions before 2030, in line with the Paris Agreement by implementing a carbon border adjustment mechanismforcing China to respect environmental commitments and recalls that according to the European Commission reports, China has the highest polluting emissions in the world for years;
Amendment 144 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for result-oriented Human Rights Dialogues to be held regularly and in a transparent manner and calls for a solid benchmarking of the progress made in bilateral dialogues more generally;
Amendment 154 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Regrets that the open dialogue with China and trust necessary for building a transparent relationship will be difficult bearing in mind the PRC's growing espionage activities, malign influence activities and cyber attacks targeting the EU and EU Member States;
Amendment 155 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. emphasises the universal and unified character of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and reaffirms UNCLOS’s important role in setting out the legal framework that governs all activities in the ocean and the seas. In this regards calls on China to refrain from any unilateral actions that could escalate tensions and undermine regional stability and the international rules-based order and express serious concerns about reports of militarisation, coercion, and intimidation in the region,
Amendment 158 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the EU to engage in dialogue with China on possible ways to improve, in a transparent manner, initial response capabilities to infectious diseases that have the potential to develop into epidemics or pandemics, including recognition, risk-mapping and early warning systems to ensure better global preparedness to respond to pandemics; calls further on China to cooperate fully in an independent investigation into the origins of COVIDSARS-CoV-2;
Amendment 164 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Underlines that the virus originated in China and calls for an independent investigation into the Chinese Communist Party's role and responsibility in escalating a local COVID-19 outbreak into a devastating global pandemic; calls for the Chinese Communist Party to pay reparations for the loss of life and economic damage to those affected if found responsible; notes that negligence is not an excuse;
Amendment 179 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses that the promotion of and respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law has to remain at the centre of the relationship between the EU and China, in line with the EU’s commitment to upholding these values in its external action and China’s expressed interest in adhering to them in its own development and international cooperation;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Underlines the conditions and pre- ratification commitments that must be met and must be checked before Parliament can give its consent to any agreement between the EU- and China CAI, notably:
Amendment 197 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point a
Paragraph 8 – point a
(a) having a timetable for China’s ratification and implementationeffective compliance of key International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions on labour rights and a robust monitoring mechanism, as well as concrete measures or steps towards putting an end to other human rights violations against the Uyghur minoritys, Tibetans, Christians and other religious communities and churches, in China;
Amendment 205 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 8 – point a a (new)
(a a) having a timetable for China’s ratification and effective compliance of all Human Right International standars and principles (universal framework);
Amendment 212 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point b
Paragraph 8 – point b
(b) a recommitment by China to upholdand effective fulfillment by China that it will respect and fulfill its international commitments to Hong Kong under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and Hong Kong’s Basic Law;
Amendment 219 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point c
Paragraph 8 – point c
(c) the immediate lifting of the counter-sanctions imposed by the Chinese Government on EU entities and individuals;
Amendment 235 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. States its support for UN to carry out legal investigations into alleged genocide and crimes against humanity taking place China, in particular in the Xinjiang region and Tibet;
Amendment 248 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 253 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Stresses that the PRC, as a permanent member of the Security Council of the UN, but also as a signatory of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, is a State part of the international human rights system, within and beyond the UN; while having this in mind, condemns in the strongest possible terms the scale and scope of the human rights violations by the PRC, in particular on the Uighur minority in the Xinjian region, which fulfil the definition of genocide as defined in the 1948 Genocide Convention, and stresses that other State Parties of the 1948 Genocide Convention have the legal obligation to take measures to prevent and to punish the crime of genocide, including by enacting relevant legislation and punishing perpetrators;
Amendment 263 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that the future EU strategy onnew approach to the European Union's relations with China should provide the necessary tools and data to analyse the political, economic, social and technological threats stemming from China, its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and 17+1 policies, its investment strategy and their implications for the Union’s strategic autonomy and the liberal ordergeopolitical stance and the multilateral rules-based order; estimates that this analysis will be accompanied by an in-depth study of the economic and social impact on the lives of the 446 million citizens of the 27 EU Member states;
Amendment 276 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to commission an EU-wide audit and broken down by Member States of the EU dependency on China in certain strategically important and critical sectors, setting out plans to reduce dependency, while maintaining overall trade relations with China, which should be as open as possible always under the criterion of strict reciprocity;
Amendment 280 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. expresses its serious concerns about China's belligerent attempt to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas by force, unilaterally by repeatedly intruding into the territorial seas, conducting “confrontation exercises”, also jointly with Russian Federation, building and militarizing artificial islands, flouting the international law of the sea with excessive maritime claims, attempting to restrict the freedom of navigation and overflight and using civilian vessels to expand China’s presence in disputed areas,
Amendment 285 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point a
Paragraph 14 – point a
(a) preserving the EU’s unity and full respect for the sovereignty of the Member states;;
Amendment 292 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point b
Paragraph 14 – point b
(b) building on the EU toolbox for national risk-mitigating measures, to develop joint standardand harmonised risk-mitigating to propose measures for the new generation of technologies, such as 5G networks;
Amendment 298 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point c
Paragraph 14 – point c
(c) strengthening the EU’s unique brand ofa responsible European global leadership;
Amendment 299 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point c – point i (new)
Paragraph 14 – point c – point i (new)
i) to take into account Beijing’s new strategic intent and capabilities and directly address areas where Beijing’s current objectives—and the levers Beijing deploys to pursue them—either complement or conflict with EU's interests,
Amendment 300 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point c a (new)
Paragraph 14 – point c a (new)
(c a) Limit Beijing’s ability to exploit EU's openness for China’s gain,
Amendment 302 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point d
Paragraph 14 – point d
Amendment 308 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point d
Paragraph 14 – point d
(d) ensuring that the President of the Commission is present atCommission and Council closely observe the BRI annual forum to ensurand encourage that the decisions taken by EU Member States involved in the BRI initiative are in line withdonot undermine common EU policies and interests;
Amendment 309 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 14 – point d a (new)
(d a) cooperate closely with like-minded partners to set high standards that promote sustainable finance, environmental preservation, fair business conditions, transparency and high labour standards especially in regions of strategic importance,
Amendment 312 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point e
Paragraph 14 – point e
(e) examining all infrastructure contracts in EU Member States and accession countries to ensure their conformity with EU legislation;
Amendment 313 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point e – point i (new)
Paragraph 14 – point e – point i (new)
i) to review EU's regional strategic, in particular for Africa and Indo-Pacific region, to bolster the rule of law and human rights in regional countries facing growing influence from China,
Amendment 314 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point e a (new)
Paragraph 14 – point e a (new)
(e a) to work collectively to foster global economic resilience in the face of arbitrary, coercive economic policies and practices and to review how the PRC fulfils obligations and responsibilities commensurate with its global economic role and membership in international organizations such as the WTO,
Amendment 316 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Is deeply concerned at the situation in the East China Sea, where Beijing has escalated tensions by declaring its own air defence identification zone (ADIZ), conducted military exercises in an attempt to intimidate Taipei, and pursue an aggressive and sustained campaign to undermine Taiwan’s democratic process and popular support for the current Taiwanese government through disinformation campaigns and other influence operations and that continuation of such practices makes Beijing an unreliable actor which actions need to be halted in order to save the international rule based order, stability and peace in Indo-Pacific region,
Amendment 317 #
2021/2037(INI)
Amendment 329 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that the future EU-China strategy should berevision of the European Union's relations with China should be the subject of a broad consensus, as well as more coordinated between the EU institutions and the Member States, as well as between the different Commission Directorates General;
Amendment 336 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Encourages the EU to work with all Member States which do not have investment screening mechanisms to urgently bring forward such legislation as a precondition of the ratification of theany EU- China CAIagreement, in line with the EU Framework for Screening of Foreign Direct Investment, and calls for Member States to be issued with special guidance on screening investments and acquisitions from Chinese firms under the influence of the Chinese state;
Amendment 345 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned by the assertive and, at times, aggressive diplomatic pressure from the Chinese authorities; underlines that EU institutions can in no way bow to pressure, to threats or censorship from Chinese channels, having the obligation to denounce, condemn and sanction such attitudes;
Amendment 346 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned by the assertive and, at times,unacceptable and aggressive diplomatic pressure from the Chinese authorities; underlines that EU institutions can in no way bow to pressure or censorship from Chinese channels; is concerned by the activities of the Confucius Institutes in the EU;
Amendment 353 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Is concerned with the close ties between the CCP and industry in China, particularly security companies; recommends that Member States undertake an internal audit of procurement practices to ensure that products integrated into their national networks and defence institutions are free of technologies coming from companies in China;
Amendment 355 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Expresses its solidarity with the Czech Republic after Chinese Foreign Minister's threats to the Czech Senat Speaker; is of the opinion that threats to Member States or any other country are unacceptable;
Amendment 364 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the VP/HR to coordinate the Union’s actions with like-minded partners on the protection of human rights and support for civil society in China and for Chinese diaspora around the world living under CCP pressure, as well as the defence of liberal democracy in the worlddemocratic values, notably in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and with a view to engaging China to respect international law, the freedom of navigation and the peaceful resolution of disputes;
Amendment 373 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers it necessary for the EU to promote a balanced and prosperous transatlantic relationship with the BidenU.S. Administration, in the framework of a Transatlantic Dialogue on China, including a parliamentary dimension, in order to maintain and demonstrate the united strength of global liberal democracies in multilateral organisations;
Amendment 383 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines the importance of the EU remaining vigilant about China’s changing role and growing global influence in multilateral organisations and to ensure better coordination among the Member States and towards combining the strength of global liberal democracies in order to respond to this development; like-minded partners in order to respond to this development aimed at replace global governance with a system based on authoritarian governance principles and eroding U.N. mechanisms for human rights accountability; notices that the Chinese government’s greater engagement with international and multilateral institutions, such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization, World Health Organization, Interpol, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Telecommunication Union or International Civil Aviation Organization aims to reshape norms, standard and practices globally in order to foster China's long-term geopolitical strategy and economic interests; regrets that Chinese domestic censorship, exercised now, among others, at the United Nations forum, aims at manipulating procedures to minimize scrutiny of China's conduct, in particular in the case of the situation of ethnic Uyghur Muslims and other Turkic Muslim minorities,
Amendment 388 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines the importance of the EU remaining vigilant about China’s changing role and growing influence in multilateral organisations and to ensure better coordination among the Member States and towards combining the strength of global liberallike-minded democracies in order to respond to this development;
Amendment 389 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. reviews China's actions aimed at undermining the global trading system by violating the rules and norms of that system, and then using its market size to evade or undermine international enforcement efforts; calls for addressing China's unfair trade practices through better use of the WTO rules and procedures,
Amendment 391 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21 b. Regrets Chinese support to the most oppressive regimes worldwide, in particular in Syria, Iran and North Korea, but also in Venezuela and Cuba,
Amendment 401 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. calls for a stronger cooperation and establishing a system which will end decades long China's pracitces of aggressive and irresponsible acts in cyber space, including refraining from conducting or supporting cyberattacks, forced technology transfers, cyber- espionage and cyber-enabled intellectual property theft,
Amendment 402 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Is concerned about economic coercion against Member States and third countries; supports the idea of collective economic defence via collaboration with likeminded democracies against China’s economic coercion;
Amendment 409 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
Fostering open strategic autonomyresilience and reducing dependence
Amendment 411 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
Amendment 412 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines that investment and trade conditionality by itself is not enough to counter Chinese assertiveness; finds that the EU should increase strategic autonomy, predatory technology acquisitions and technonationalist industrial policies; finds that the EU should foster resilience by addressing other dimensions of the EU- China relationship, notably digital and technological sovereignty and supply chain security; in this regard calls to take into account enhanced rules requiring Chinese firms to undergo security screening before investing in certain strategic sectors, including IT, telecommunication, energy, transport, in order to expose the CCP and government ties—such as Huawei and ZTE, which refused to provide similar information in the past and are not willing to abide high transparency standards,
Amendment 415 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines that investment and trade conditionality by itself is not enough to counter Chinese assertiveness; finds that the EU should increase strategic autonomreduce its dependency by addressing other dimensions of the EU- China relationship, notably digital and technological sovereignty and supply chain security;
Amendment 423 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the CAI and other instruments mitigate theunder strict surveillance a potential global investment agreement or other instruments do not have the serious distorting effects caused by Chinese subsidies on state-owned companies when moving to acquire EU companies and bid in EU public procurement procedures;
Amendment 429 #
2021/2037(INI)
28. Calls for increased funding for 5G rollout projectsEuropean projects related to the deployment of 5G technology and research inton 6G, AI and big data technology, in orderartificial intelligence and big data to be encouraged, protected and promoted to ensure future network security and an increased digital sovereignty in the European digital industry, which will be vital for digitalisization and for European economic growth, but also for closing the and to avoid the widening technologicaly gap with China;
Amendment 433 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Considers it necessary to conclude a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan in parallel with the CAI and in line with the One China policy, which would ensure that stability is safeguarded in the region and the right to Taiwan’s democratic existence is reaffirmed;
Amendment 438 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Considers also important the conclusion of negotiations and agreements with Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, which would help to ensure the safeguarding of stability in the region and a diversification of investments;
Amendment 448 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Underlines the importance on working on AI regulation and on an ethical and civil liability framework for AI systems and affiliated technologies that boosts citizen-centred and privacy- sensitive innovationdrives innovation focused on respect for the individual and privacy, in partnership with key strategic partners that share the EU’s liberal and democratic values of the EU;
Amendment 461 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Believes that the Union should continue working towards its transformation into athe strengthening of its geopolitical playerrelevance by ensuring a more united geopolitical approach of its Member States, as well as by fostering its strategic autonomy;
Amendment 472 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Points to the need to strengthen the EU’s tools to defend itself, increase its capacity to protect its interests overseas, acquire greater influence in its direct neighbourhood and ensure that the Member States are unicoordinated in their geopolitical approach;
Amendment 473 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
Amendment 482 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35 a. calls on the EU to gather a coalition of states and non-state actors to counter Beijing's attempts to limit a free and open global internet,
Amendment 483 #
2021/2037(INI)
35 b. points out the need to introduce independent from CPC's influence programmes to study Chinese culture, language and politics, for example by closer contacts with Taiwanese academia and society;
Amendment 484 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 c (new)
Paragraph 35 c (new)
35 c. supports NGOs and institutions, including regional infrastructure investment transparency platforms, which asses and control transparency and accountability of the PRC's sponsored projects and investments, especially under its flagship Belt and Road Initiative;
Amendment 488 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls for defence cooperation among the Member States to be strengthened and for the Member States to invest in stronger cooperation with other democratic players such as the US, the UK, Canada, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand;
Amendment 489 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls for defence cooperation among the Member States to be strengthened and for the Member States to invest in stronger cooperation with other democratic players such as the US, the UK, Canada, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand;
Amendment 497 #
2021/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Points out the need to equip the European External Action Service with a mandate and the necessary resources to study and counter and report Chinese disinformation operations;
Amendment 340 #
2021/0385(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 10
Article 1 – paragraph 10
Regulation (EU) No 600/2014
Article 22a – paragraph 4
Article 22a – paragraph 4
4. Market data contributors shall not receive any remuneration for the market data provided other than the revenue sharing as referred to in Article 27da(2), point (c)to the CTP.
Amendment 380 #
2021/0385(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 15
Article 1 – paragraph 15
Regulation (EU) No 600/2014
Article 27da – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 27da – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) the level of the fees that the applicant intends to charge to the different types of users of the core market data. Such level of fees should be determined on the basis of a principle of reasonable commercial basis, specified by ESMA ;
Amendment 400 #
2021/0385(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 15
Article 1 – paragraph 15
Regulation (EU) No 600/2014
Article 27da – paragraph 4
Article 27da – paragraph 4
4. The selection of the CTP for shares shall, in addition to the criteria in paragraph 2, consider the revenue participation scheme, and in particular the formula, applicable to regulated markets that are market data contributorsevery execution venue. ESMA shall, when considering the competing tenders, select the CTP for shares that offers the revenue participation scheme that provides regulated markets, in particular smaller regulated marketsevery execution venue, with the highest amount of revenue that remains for distribution once deducted operating costs and a reasonable margin. This revenue shall be distributed in accordance with Article 27h(1)(c), and in a manner commensurate to the market data contributed according to Article 22a.
Amendment 405 #
2021/0385(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 15
Article 1 – paragraph 15
Regulation (EU) No 600/2014
Article 27da – paragraph 5
Article 27da – paragraph 5
5. ESMA shall adopt a fully reasoned decision selecting and authorising the entitiesentities deemed suitable for operating the consolidated tapes within 3 months as of initiation of the selection procedure referred to in paragraph 2. Such reasoned decision shall specify the conditions under which the CTPs shall operate, and in particular the level of fees referred to in paragraph 2, point (g) and for shares the level of the participation referred to in paragraph 3, in particular for smaller regulated markets, taking into account the revenue participation scheme applicable to every execution venue and inviting them to submit an application for authorization within six months from the initiation of the selection procedure referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 425 #
2021/0385(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 16
Article 1 – paragraph 16
Regulation (EU) No 600/2014
Article 27h – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph
Article 27h – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph
For the purpose of establishing the participarevenue distribution in point (c), the revenue of the CTP shall be allocated amongof this paragraph, execution venues shall be allocated a higher share of the revenue of the CTP regulated markets according to a formula that reflects the proportion of pre-trade transparent liquidity in shares displayed by a regulated marketthat execution venue relative to the average daily turnover in these shares in the Union.
Amendment 434 #
2021/0385(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 16
Article 1 – paragraph 16
Regulation (EU) No 600/2014
Article 27h – paragraph 4
Article 27h – paragraph 4
4. After 12 months of full operation of the CTP for shares, ESMA shall provide the Commission with a motivated opinion on the effectiveness and fairness of the level of participation of regulated marketseach type of execution venue in the revenues generated by the CTP as set out in accordance with the second subparagraph of paragraph 1. The Commission may request ESMA to provide further opinions, where necessary or appropriate. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 50 to revise the allocation key for the revenue redistribution, where appropriate.;
Amendment 27 #
2021/0343(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In the context of the indirect subscription of internal MREL eligible instrumentresources by resolution entities pursuant to the revised Union bank resolution framework, intermediate parentities should be required to deduct from their ownholding of internal MREL eligible resources the full holding of own funds and eligible liabilities issued by their subsidiariesissued by entities that are not themselves resolutions entities and which belonging to the same resolution group up to an amount equivalent to the internal MREL requirements of such entities. This ensures the proper functioning of the internal loss- absorbing and recapitalisation mechanisms within a group and avoids the double- counting of the internal MREL eligible resources of the subsidiaryose entities for the purposes of compliance by the intermediate parentity with its own internal MREL. Additionally, wWithout those deductions, the individual solvency ratios of intermediate parents would not reflect appropriately and prudently their actual loss-absorbing capacity, as tproper implementation of the chosen ratios would also include the loss-absorbing capacity of their subsidiaries. Thisesolution strategy could be compromise the proper implementation of the chosen resolution strategyd, as the intermediate parentity could use up not only its own loss absorption and recapitalisation capacity but also that of its subsidiary, before the intermediate parent or the subsidiary are no longer viable. The deductions should first be appliother entities that are not themselves resolutions entities and which belong to the same resolution group, before the intermediate entity or those other entities are no longer viable. To ensure that the obligation to deduct is aligned with the scope of entities that may be used toby the eligible liabilities items of the intermediate parents. In case the amount to be deducted would exceed the amount of the eligible liabilities items of the intermediate parents, the remaining amount sresolution entity for the indirect subscription of internal MREL eligible resources, and to avoid regulatory arbitrage, intermediate entities should deduct their holdings of internal MREL eligible resources issued by all entities belonging to the same resolution group and that may be subject to compliance with internal MREL, and not just the hould be deducted from their Tier 2 items. To ensure that the deduction regime remains proportionate, that regime should not be appings of resources issued by their subsidiaries. The same obligations should apply in the case of indirect issuance of resources eligible for compliance with the requirement for own funds and eligible licable in the exceptional cases where internal MREL is applied on a consolidated basis onlyilities for material subsidiaries of non- EU G-SIIs laid down in Article 92b of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, where relevant.
Amendment 50 #
2021/0343(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 72 e – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 72 e – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
5. Institutions and entities required to comply with Article 45c of Directive 2014/59/EU that are not themselves resolution entities shall deduct from eligible liabilities items their holdings of own funds and eligible liabilities that meet the condishall deduct from eligible liabilities items their holdings of own funds instruments and eligible liabilities instruments where all of the following conditions are met: (a) the own funds instruments and eligible liabilities instruments are held by an institution or entity that is not itself a resolution entity but that is a subsidiary of a resolution entity or of a third-country entity that would be a resolution entity if it were established in the Union; (b) the institution or entity referred to in point (a) is required to comply with the requirements laid down in Article 92b of this Regulation or with in Article 45f of Directive 2014/59/EU; (c) the own funds instruments and eligible liabilities instruments held by the institution or entity referred to in point (a) were issued by an institutions ofr entity referred to in Article 45f(292b(1) of that Directive of their subsidiariesis Regulation or in Article 45f(1) of Directive 2014/59/EU that is not itself a resolution entity and that belongs to the same resolution group as the institution or entity referred to in point (a).
Amendment 54 #
2021/0343(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 72 e – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 72 e – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The deduction shall not apply to institutions and entities that are not themselves resolestablished in the first subparagraph shall be equal to the amount of own funds instruments and eligible liabilities instruments held by the institution or entities where they are required to comply with the requirement referred to in Articles 45c and 45d of Directive 2014/59/EU on a consolidated basisy referred to in point (a) of the first subparagraph that have been issued by the institution or entity referred to in point (c) of the first subparagraph to comply with the requirement indicated by Article 45c(7).
Amendment 55 #
2021/0343(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 72 e – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 72 e – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, holdings of own funds instruments and eligible liabilities instruments shall not be deducted where the institution or entity referred to in point (a) is required to comply with the requirement referred to in point (b) on a consolidated basis and the institution or entity referred to in point (c) is included in the consolidation of the institution or entity referred to in point (a) in accordance with Part One, Title II, Chapter2.
Amendment 56 #
2021/0343(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 72 e – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 72 e – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of this paragraph, the reference to eligible liabilities items shall also be understood as a reference to eligible liabilities referred to inany of the following: (a) eligible liabilities items taken into account for the purposes of complying with the requirement in Article 92b; (b) liabilities that meet the conditions of Article 45f(2), point (a), of Directive 2014/59/EU.; For the purposes of this paragraph, the reference to own funds instruments and eligible liabilities instruments shall be understood as a reference to any of the following: (a) own funds instruments and eligible liabilities instruments that meet the conditions of Article 92b, paragraphs 2 and 3; (b) own funds and liabilities that meet the conditions of Article 45f(2) of Directive2014/59/EU.’;
Amendment 67 #
2021/0343(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph -1 (new)
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45 f – paragraph 1
Article 45 f – paragraph 1
(-1) In Article 45f(1), the third subparagraph is replaced by the following: “By way of derogation from the first subparagraph of this paragraph, (i) Union parent undertakings that are not themselves resolution entities, but are subsidiaries of third-country entities, and (ii) operating banks that are direct subsidiaries of a holding company identified as a resolution entity, shall comply with the requirements laid down in Articles 45c and 45d on a consolidated basis. ”
Amendment 367 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
Amendment 460 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 5 – point 9 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 5 – point 9 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) contractual arrangements where the institution is required to assess the creditworthiness of the client immediately prior to deciding on the execution of each drawdownthe decision of the institution on the execution of each drawdown is conditional upon assessment of the creditworthiness of the client;
Amendment 465 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 5 – point 9 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – point 9 – subparagraph 2 – point e
(e) contractual arrangements that are offered to a corporate entity, including an SME, that isconsidered that those counterparties are closely monitored on an ongoing basis.
Amendment 468 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 5 – point 10
Article 5 – point 10
(10) ‘unconditionally cancellable commitment’ means any commitment the terms of which permit the institution to cancel that commitment, to the full extent allowable under consumer protection and related legislation where applicable, at any time without prior notice to the obligor or that effectively provide for automatic cancellation due to deterioration in a borrower's creditworthiness.’;
Amendment 479 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
(b) in paragraph 1, in point (k), pointoint (k), the following point is added: (vi) is deleted;CIU exposures inaccordance with Article 132(2).
Amendment 494 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 47c – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 47c – paragraph 4 – introductory part
(11 a) Article 47(4), the introductory part is replaced by the following: 4. By way of derogation from paragraph 3 of this Article, the following factors shall apply to the part of the non-performing exposure guaranteed or insured by an official export credit agency or guaranteed or counter-guaranteed by an eligible protection provider referred to in points (a) to (e) of Article 201(1), unsecured exposures to which would be assigned a risk weight of 0 % under Chapter 2 of Title II of Part Three:
Amendment 499 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 47c – paragraph 6 – subparagraphs 2 a (new) and 2 b (new)
Article 47c – paragraph 6 – subparagraphs 2 a (new) and 2 b (new)
(11 a) in Article 47c(6) the following subparagraphs are added: 4. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, the following factors shall apply to the part of the non-performing exposure guaranteed or insured by an official export credit agency: (a) 0 for the secured part of the non- performing exposure to be applied during the period between one year and seven years following its classification as non- performing; and (b) 1 for the secured part of the non- performing exposure to be applied as of the first day of the eighth year following its classification as non-performing. By way of derogation from paragraph 2 , when a non-performing exposure is purchased by a financial institution i) from another financial institution which has originated the credit, ii) at a price which is at least 50% lower than the total amount owed by the debtor iii) before the third year following its classification as non-performing, then the factors foreseen by paragraph 2 shall re-apply from the beginning, as if the exposure would have been just classified as non-performing. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, when a non-performing exposure is purchased by a financial institution, i) from another financial institution, ii) at a price which is at least 50% lower than the total amount owed by the debtor, iii) before the seventh year following its classification of non performing, for non- performing exposures secured by other funded or unfunded credit protection, or before the nine th year following its classification as non performing, for non- performing exposure secured by immovable property, then the factors foreseen by paragraph 3 shall re-apply from the beginning, as if the exposure would have been just classified as non- performing.
Amendment 519 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) the Common Equity Tier 1 capital of the subsidiary minus the lower of the following:
Amendment 521 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Amendment 528 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i – indent 1
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i – indent 1
Amendment 533 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i – indent 2
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i – indent 2
Amendment 540 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) the amount of consolidated Common Equity Tier 1 capital that relates to that subsidiary that is required on a consolidated basis to meet the sum of the requirement laid down in Article 92(1), point (a), the requirements referred to in Articles 458 and 459, the specific own funds requirements referred to in Article 104 of Directive 2013/36/EU and the combined buffer requirement defined in Article 128, point (6), of that Directive; and the Common Equity Tier 1 capital of the subsidiary required at local level to avoid restrictions on dividend payments. In case of third countries it shall be measured based on local own funds requirements;
Amendment 550 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 85 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 85 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) the Tier 1 capital of the subsidiary minus the lower of the following:
Amendment 557 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 85 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 85 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Amendment 562 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 85 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i – indent 1
Article 85 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i – indent 1
Amendment 566 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 85 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i – indent 2
Article 85 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i – indent 2
Amendment 576 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 85 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 85 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) the amount of consolidated Tier 1 capital that relates to the subsidiary that is required on a consolidated basis to meet the sum of the requirement laid down in Article 92(1), point (b), the requirements referred to in Articles 458 and 459, the specific own funds requirements referred to in Article 104 of Directive 2013/36/EU and the combined buffer requirement defined in Article 128, point (6), of that Directive; and the Common Equity Tier 1 capital of the subsidiary required at local level to avoid restrictions on dividend payments; in case of third countries it shall be measured based on local own funds requirements;
Amendment 587 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 88b – paragraph 3
Article 88b – paragraph 3
Amendment 600 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 92 – paragraph 3 – point a – subparagraph 5a (new)
Article 92 – paragraph 3 – point a – subparagraph 5a (new)
By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, institutions which deduct an IRB shortfall amount from their Common Equity Tier 1 in accordance with Article 36 (1), point (d) shall apply the following formula: TREA= max {U-TREA; (x*S-TREA)– (SF*12,5)} where SF = the absolute value of the IRB shortfall deducted in accordance with Article 36(1), point (d)
Amendment 668 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 34
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 34
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 111– paragraph 4
Article 111– paragraph 4
Amendment 690 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 122 – paragraph 2a (new)
Article 122 – paragraph 2a (new)
Amendment 779 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 123 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 123 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, exposures under the standardised approach due to not-real estate leases granted by an institution to retail borrowers against the payment of periodic contractual payments shall be assigned a risk weight of 55%, provided that all the following conditions are met: a) the lessor performs a complete credit risk assessment process comprising lessees, subject of leases and their relative suppliers; b) the lessor retains the legal ownership of the leased asset throughout the life of the contract; c) the lessor has the right to carry out on- site inspections/access; d) the leased assets are instrumental to the exercise of the borrower’s economic activities.
Amendment 792 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 44
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 44
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 124 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 124 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) the immovable property securing the exposure is the obligor’s primary residenceexposure is to an individual and secured by a residential property, either where the immovable property as a whole constitutes a single housing unit or where the immovable property securing the exposure is a housing unit that is a separated part within an immovable property;
Amendment 800 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 44
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 44
REGULATION (EU) No 575/2013
Article 124 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii a (new)
Article 124 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii a (new)
(ii a) exposures related to property leasing transactions concerning offices or other commercial premises under which the institution is the lessor and the lessee has an option to purchase shall be assigned a risk weight of 50% provided that the exposure of the institution is fully and completely secured by its ownership of the property and the commercial immovable property is instrumental to the lessee’s economic activities.
Amendment 828 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 47
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 47
REGULATION (EU) No 575/2013
Article 126a – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 126a – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. ADC exposures to residential or commercial property, however, may be risk weighted at 100 %, provided that, where applicable, the institution applies sound origination and monitoring standards which meet the requirements of Articles 74 and 79 of Directive 2013/36/EU and where at least one of the following conditions is met:
Amendment 853 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 51 a (new)Regulation (EU) 575/2013
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 51 a (new)Regulation (EU) 575/2013
Article 132 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
(51 a)in Article 132(2), subparagraph 2 is replaced by the following: Subject to Article 132b(2), institutions that do not apply the look-through approach or the mandate-based approach shall assign a risk weight of 1 250 % (‘fall-back approach’) to their exposures in the form of units or shares in a CIU. As an alternative to applying a 1 250 % risk weight, institutions may deduct those amounts from Common Equity Tier 1 items in accordance with point (k) of Article 36(1)
Amendment 855 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 52
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 52
(iv) the holder of the instrument has exercised the option to require that the obligation be settled in equity shares, unless one of the following conditions is met:
Amendment 861 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 52
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 52
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 133 – paragraph 3
Article 133 – paragraph 3
3. Equity exposures, other than those referred to in paragraphs 3a and 4 to 7, shall be assigned a risk weight of 250 %, unless those exposures are required to be deducted or risk-weighted in accordance with Part Two.
Amendment 863 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 52
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 52
REGULATION (EU) No 575/2013
Article 133 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 133 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Exposures to equity listed on regulated markets shall be assigned a risk weight of 100%. Private equity exposures in sufficiently diversified portfolios shall be assigned a risk weight of 190% unless those exposures are required to be deducted.
Amendment 870 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 52
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 52
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 133 – paragraph 6
Article 133 – paragraph 6
6. Equity exposures to central banks shall be assigned a risk weight of 100 %.
Amendment 882 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 53 a (new)Regulation (EU) No 575/201 Art 134 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 53 a (new)Regulation (EU) No 575/201 Art 134 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a Securities financing transactions exposures risk weights shall be capped at 50 % and 20% where the exposures residual maturities are respectively one year or less and 3 months or less.
Amendment 903 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 63 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 63 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 150 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - point c a (new) and c b (new)
Article 150 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - point c a (new) and c b (new)
Amendment 962 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 89 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 89 – point c a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 178 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 178 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. EBA shall develop draft regulatory technical standards to specify the definition of diminished financial obligation in case of distressed restructuring for the purposes of paragraph 3(d). EBA shall submit those draf tregulatory technical standards to the Commission by 31 December 2023. Power is delegated to the Commission to adopt the regulatory technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph in accordance with Articles 10 to 14 of Regulation (EU) No1093/2010
Amendment 984 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 98 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 98 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 197 – paragraph 6 subparagraph 1
Article 197 – paragraph 6 subparagraph 1
(98 a) in Article 197(6), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: For the purposes of paragraph 5, where a CIU (‘the original CIU’) or any of its underlying CIUs are not limited to investing in instruments that are eligible under paragraphs 1 and 4, where the institutions can apply the look- through method, they may use units or shares in that CIU as collateral up to the amount equal to the value of the underlying instruments, calculated following the existing provisions of the relevant European and national regulations, that are eligible for recognition under paragraphs 1 and 4;· where institutions can apply the mandate- based approach, they may use units or shares in that CIU as collateral to an amount equal to the value of the eligible assets held by that CIU under the assumption that that CIU or any of its underlying CIUs have invested in non- eligible assets to the maximum extent allowed under their respective mandates.
Amendment 991 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 98 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 98 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 198
Article 198
(98 b) Article 198 is replaced by the following: Article 198 Additional eligibility of collateral under the Financial Collateral Comprehensive Method 1. In addition to the collateral established in Article 197, where an institution uses the Financial Collateral Comprehensive Method set out in Article 223, that institution may use the following items as eligible collateral: (a) equities or convertible bonds not included in a main index but traded on a recognised exchange; (b) units or shares in CIUs where both the following conditions are met: (i) the units or shares have a daily public price quote; (ii) the CIU is limited to investing in instruments that are eligible for recognition under Article 197(1) and (4) and the items mentioned in point (a) of this subparagraph. In the case a CIU invests in units or shares of another CIU, conditions (a) and (b) of this paragraph equally apply to any such underlying CIU. The use by a CIU of derivative instruments to hedge permitted investments shall not prevent units or shares in that undertaking from being eligible as collateral. 2. Where the CIU or any underlying CIU are not limited to investing in instruments that are eligible for recognition under Article 197(1) and (4) and the items mentioned in point (a) of paragraph 1 of this Article, where institutions can apply the look- through method, they may use units or shares in that CIU as collateral up to the amount equal to the value of the underlying instruments, calculated following the existing provisions of the relevant European and national regulations, that are eligible for recognition under paragraphs 1 and 4 and the items mentioned in point (a) of paragraph 1 of this Article;· where institutions can apply the mandate- based approach, they may use units or shares in that CIU as collateral to an amount equal to the value of the eligible assets held by that CIU under the assumption that that CIU or any of its underlying CIUs have invested in non- eligible assets to the maximum extent allowed under their respective mandates. Where non-eligible assets can have a negative value due to liabilities or contingent liabilities resulting from ownership, institutions shall do both of the following: (a) calculate the total value of the non- eligible assets; (b) where the amount obtained under point (a) is negative, subtract the absolute value of that amount from the total value of the eligible assets.
Amendment 1027 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 118 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 118 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 229 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 229 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) the value is adjusted to take into account the potential for the current market price to be significantly above the value that would be sustainable over the life of the loanmarket value or mortgage lending value to be significantly above the current market price;
Amendment 1124 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 159 – point a – point -i (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 159 – point a – point -i (new)
Regulation (EU) 575/2013
Article 325bp – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 325bp – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) the default probabilities shall be floored at 0,03 %; for exposures other than those that would receive a 0 % risk-weight under the Standardised Approach for credit risk in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title II
Amendment 1127 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 159 – point a – point -i (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 159 – point a – point -i (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 325bp – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 325bp – paragraph 5 – point a
"(a) the default probabilities shall be floored at 0,03 % for exposures othert han those that would receive a 0 % risk-weight under the Standardised Approach for credit risk in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title II; Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02013R0575- 20220410&qid=1657284993452&from=EN)
Amendment 1134 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 166 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 166 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 382 – paragraph 4b
Article 382 – paragraph 4b
Amendment 1235 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 465 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. By way of derogation from Article 92(5)(a), point (i), parent institutions, parent financial holding companies or parent mixed financial holding companies, stand-alone institutions in the EU or stand- alone subsidiary institutions in Member States may, until 31 December2032, assign a risk weight of 65 % to exposures to corporates for which no credit assessment by a nominated ECAI is available provided that that entity estimates the PD of those exposures, calculated in accordance with Part Three, Title II, Chapter 3, is no higher than 0,5 %.
Amendment 1245 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 465 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1260 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 465 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 1291 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
5. By way of derogation from Article 92(5)(a), point (i), Member States may, allow pParent institutions, parent financial holding companies or parent mixed financial holding companies, subsidiary institutions stand-alone institutions in the EU or stand-alone subsidiary institutions in Member States are allowed to assign the following risk weights provided that all the conditions in the second subparagraph are met.
Amendment 1305 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) until 31 December 2032, a risk weight of 10 % to the part of the exposures secured by mortgages on residential property up to 55 % of the property value remaining after any senior or pari passu ranking liens not held by the institution have been deducted,
Amendment 1318 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) until 31 December 2029, a risk weight of 45% to any remaining part of the exposures secured by mortgages on residential property up to 80 % of the property value remaining after any senior or pari passu ranking liens not held by the institution have been deducted, provided that the adjustment to own funds requirements for credit risk referred to in Article 501 is not applied.
Amendment 1323 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) the qualifying exposures are located in thea Member State that has exercised the discretion;
Amendment 1341 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Where the discretion referred to in the first subparagraph has been exercised and all the associated conditions in the second subparagraph are met, institutions may assign the following risk weights to the remaining part of the exposures referred to in the second subparagraph, point (b), until 31 December 2032:
Amendment 1357 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point c
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point c
(c) 67,5 % during the period from 1 January 2032 to 31 Decemberfrom 1 January 2032.
Amendment 1360 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 1366 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
Article 465 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
Amendment 1378 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Amendment 1413 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 199
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 199
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 495a – paragraphs 3 a (new)
Article 495a – paragraphs 3 a (new)
3a. By way of derogation from Article 471, the amount of equity exposures currently held in insurance undertakings, reinsurance undertakings and insurance holding companies not deducted from own funds in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article, where such holdings do not exceed 15% of the Common Equity Tier 1 instrument issued by that insurance entity shall be risk weighted at 250%.
Amendment 1443 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 199
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 199
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 2013
Article 495d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1a (new)
Article 495d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1a (new)
This also applies to all the items listed in bucket 5 of Annex I.
Amendment 1461 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 199 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 199 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 500 – paragraph 1
Article 500 – paragraph 1
(199 a)Article 500(1) is replaced by the following: 1. By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 181(1), an institution may adjust its LGD estimates by partly or fully offsetting the effect of massive disposals of defaulted exposures on realised LGDs up to the difference between the average estimated LGDs for comparable exposures in default that have not been finally liquidated and the average realised LGDs including on the basis of the losses realised due to massive disposals, as soon as all the following conditions are met: (a) the institution has notified the competent authority of a plan providing the scale, composition and the dates of the disposals of defaulted exposures; (b) the dates of the disposals of defaulted exposures are after 23 November 2016 but not later than 28 June31 December 2022; 4; (c) the cumulative amount of defaulted exposures disposed of since the date of the first disposal in accordance with the plan referred to in point (a) has surpassed 20 % of the outstandingcumulative amount of all defaulted exposures as of the date of the first disposal referred to in points (a) and (b). The adjustment referred to in the first subparagraph may only be carried out until 28 June31 December 20224 and its effects may last for as long as the corresponding exposures are included in the institution's own LGD estimates. (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02013R0575-20220410)Or. en
Amendment 1486 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 201 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 201 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point a
‘(a) the exposure is assigned toincluded either in the corporate exposure class referred to eior in ther in Article 112, point (g), or in Article 147(2), point (c)frastructure finance an object finance exposures class, with the exclusion of exposures in default;’
Amendment 1491 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 201 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 201 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501aa (new)
Article 501aa (new)
(201) Article 501a(1) is amended as follows: a)the following article is inserted: "Article 501aa Sustainability Adjustment Factor for certain energy efficient mortgages 1. For exposures related to energy efficient mortgages as defined by point 2, the capital requirement for credit risk calculated according to Title II of Part Three shall be multiplied by a Sustainability Adjustment Factor (SAF) for mortgages of 0,80. 2. For the purpose of this Article, energy efficient mortgages are those that finance the renovation of buildings in order to allow them to increase at least two classes of Energy Performance in Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), or the construction of new buildings or acquisition and/or ownership of buildings with at least the class C of EPC. 3. If other supporting factors are envisaged for the exposures in paragraph 1 in this Regulation, the SAF should be added to those additional supporting factors prior to the calculation of the capital requirements for credit risk. 4. Institutions shall report to competent authorities every 12months on the total amount of exposures qualified for the SAF and the related total capital requirements for credit risk. 5. The Commission shall by xxxxxx report on the impact of the SAF for qualified energy efficient mortgages and, if it is justified from a prudential perspective, if it should be kept at the level in point 1 or should be increased and shall submit that report to the European Parliament and to the Council together with a legislative proposal, if appropriate."
Amendment 1520 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 205
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 205
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 519d – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 519d – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 1539 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 205
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 205
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 519d – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 519d – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 1547 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – table– column 2 – row 8
Annex – table– column 2 – row 8
Regulation (EU) No 575/201
Annex I
Annex I
Amendment 1557 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – table – column 2 – row 13 a (new)
Annex – table – column 2 – row 13 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Annex I
Annex I
Performance bonds, bid bonds and warranties related to trade finance, and standby letters of credit related to particular transactions and similar transaction-related contingent items;
Amendment 167 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 21a – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 21a – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
(b a) in paragraph 4, subparagraph 2 is replaced by the following: Financial holding companies or mixed financial holding companies exempted from approval in accordance with this paragraph shall not be excluded from the perimeter of consolidation as laid down in this Directive and in Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02013L0036-20220101 unless, upon request of the financial holding company or mixed financial holding company, the competent authority identifies a composition of the group other than the one designated. In particular, the financial holding company or mixed financial holding company may not be considered the parent company where, in the opinion of the competent Authorities, the following conditions are met: i) the company has a statutory prohibition to assume management and coordination functions; ii) the company has no significant equity investments other than that in the company or bank as referred to in the following paragraph; iii) there is a bank or another company that is allowed and declares to exercise the management and coordination functions.’ Or. en
Amendment 375 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Member States shall ensure that institutions draw up, maintain and update individual statements setting out the roles and duties of each member of the management body, senior management and key function holders and a mapping of duties, including details of the reporting lines and the lines of responsibilitykey function holders, and the persons who are part of the governance arrangements as referred to in Article 74 (1) and their duties approved by the management body.
Amendment 383 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that the statements of duties and the mapping of the dutiroles are made available and communicated in due time, upon request, to the competent authorities.
Amendment 390 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 407 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 91 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 91 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The entities shall assess the suitability oftiming of the suitability assessment is subject to national law and takes place before or after the members of the management body before those members take up their positions. Where the entities conclude, based on the suitability assessment, that the member concerned does not fulfil the criteria and requirements set out in paragraph 1, the entities shall ensure that the member concerned does not take up the position considered.
Amendment 419 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 91 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 91 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 442 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 91 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 91 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Competent authorities shall complete the assessment referred to in paragraph 1 within 840 working days (‘assessment period’) as from the date of the written acknowledgement referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph.
Amendment 452 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 91 b – paragraph 4
Article 91 b – paragraph 4
4. Competent authorities that request from the entities additional information or documentation, including interviews or hearings, may extend the assessment period for a maximum of 420 working days. However, the assessment period shall not exceed 1260 working days. Request for additional information or documentation shall be made in writing and shall be specific. The entities shall acknowledge receipt of request for additional information or documentation within two working days and provide the requested additional information or documentation within 10 working days as of the date of the written acknowledgement of the request from competent authorities.
Amendment 471 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 91 b – paragraph 8
Article 91 b – paragraph 8
Amendment 529 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25 – point b
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 104 – paragraph 3
Article 104 – paragraph 3
Amendment 575 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32 a (new)
(32a) in Article 143(1), point c) is replaced by the following: ‘(c) the general criteria and methodologies they use in the review and evaluation referred to in Article 97, including the criteria for applying the principle of proportionality as referred to in Article 97(4); https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02013L0036-20220101For the latter criteria and in respect to, at least, for small and non-complex institutions as defined in Article 4, paragraph 1, point 145 of Regulation (EU) No 2019/876 a positive impact on proportionality needs to be achieved by providing the following elements be unambiguously published in addition to the existing ones: (i) a simplified approach to individuate material risks (ii) simplified approaches to quantify the single material risks under Chapter 2 (review processes) Section II (arrangements, processes and mechanisms of institutions) Sub-Section 2 (technical criteria concerning the organisation and treatment of risks) and under Article 98 of these Directive (iii) guidance on scope, methodologies, scenario and data for small and non- complex institutions’ stress testing;’ Or. en
Amendment 581 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
The provisions necessary to comply with the amendments set out in Article 1, point (20), on suitability assessment shall apply from [OP please insert the date = 24 months from date of application of this amending Directive].
Amendment 214 #
2021/0295(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) The need to properly reflect extremely low and negative interest rates in the insurance regulation has arisen due to what has been witnessed in recent years on the markets; this has to be achieved via are calibration of the Interest Rate Risk sub-module to reflect the existence of a negative yield environment. At the same time, the methodology to be used shall not result in unrealistically large decreases in the liquid part of the curve; this can be avoided by foreseeing an explicit floor to represent a lower bound of interest rates. In line with interest rates dynamics, the floor should not be flat but term-dependent.
Amendment 580 #
2021/0295(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 38 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 38 – point c
Directive 2009/138/EC
Article 77d – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new) and 2 b (new)
Article 77d – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new) and 2 b (new)
For each currency and each country, the spread referred to in paragraph 2 shall be equal to the following: S = Wgov * max (Sgov,0) + Wcorp * max(Scorp,0) where: (a) Wgov denotes the ratio of the value of government bonds included in the reference portfolio of assets for that currency or country and the value of all the assets included in that reference portfolio; (b) Sgov denotes the average currency spread on government bonds included in the reference portfolio of assets for that currency or country; (c) Wcorp denotes the ratio of the value of bonds other than government bonds, loans and securitisations included in the reference portfolio of assets for that currency or country and the value of all the assets included in that reference portfolio; (d) Scorp denotes the average currency spread on bonds other than government bonds, loans and securitisations included in the reference portfolio of assets for that currency or country. For the purposes of this paragraph, ‘government bonds’ means exposures to central governments and central banks.
Amendment 587 #
2021/0295(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 38 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 38 – point c
Directive 2009/138/EC
Article 77d – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 77d – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The portion of the spread that is attributable to a realistic assessment of expected losses, unexpected credit risk or any other risk shall be calculated in the same manner as the fundamental spread referred to in Article 77c(2). More in detail, the amount resulting from this assessment, denoted RCeu for the risk correction for the currency cu, shall be calculated as follows: for government bonds: RCgov_eu = max(PD + CoD, 30% * LTAS) (b) for corporate bonds: RCcorp_eu = max (PD + CoD, 35% * LTAS) where: (i) PD is the credit spread corresponding to the probability of default on the assets; (ii) CoD is the credit spread corresponding to the expected loss resulting from downgrading of the assets; (iii) LTAS is the long-term average of the spread over the risk-free interest rate of assets of the same duration, credit quality and asset class.
Amendment 596 #
2021/0295(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 38 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 38 – point c
Directive 2009/138/EC
Article 77d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 5
Article 77d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 5
The country adjustment factor referred to in point (e) shall be calculated as follows: Where 𝑹𝑺𝑪𝒄𝒐 for the country co as referred to in the first subparagraph, point (d), multiplied by the percentage of investments in debt instruments relative to total assets held by insurance and reinsurance undertakings authorised in country co.∗ 𝑹𝑪𝑺𝒄𝒐 ― 0.6% 𝑹𝑪𝑺𝒄𝒐 ― 0.6% 𝜔𝑐𝑜 = 𝑚𝑎𝑥(𝑚𝑖𝑛( ;1);0) 𝜔𝑐𝑜 = 𝑚𝑎𝑥(𝑚𝑖𝑛( ;1);0) 0.3% 0.3% ∗ is the risk-corrected spread
Amendment 606 #
2021/0295(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – point a – point iii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – point a – point iii
Directive 2009/138/EC
Article 86 – paragraph 1 – point i – point iii
Article 86 – paragraph 1 – point i – point iii
Amendment 624 #
2021/0295(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 43 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 43 a (new)
Directive 2009/138/EC
Article 105 a (new)
Article 105 a (new)
Amendment 643 #
2021/0295(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 46 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 46 – point b
Directive 2009/138/EC
Article 111 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 111 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
For the purpose of the first subparagraph, point (c), the methods, assumptions and standard parameters for the interest rate risk sub-module referred to in Article 105(5)(a) shall reflect the risk that low or negative interest rates may fall below their current level. By way of derogation from the previous sentence, the calculation of the interest rate risk sub-module shall not be required to take into account the risk of interest rates falling to levels below a negative floor where a negative floor can be determined such that the likelihood of interest rates across relevant currencies and across maturities not being at all times above the negative floor is sufficiently small. Having this in mind and inline with interest rates dynamics, the explicit floor identified should be increasing and term-dependent.
Amendment 654 #
2021/0295(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 48
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 48
Directive 2009/138/EC
Article 122 – paragraph 5
Article 122 – paragraph 5
Amendment 68 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) One of the five cohesion policy objectives for the period 2021-2027 is that of a greener Europe by promoting investment in clean energy, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and sustainable transport. Cohesion policy funds should therefore target preventing any increase in disparities, helping those regions bearing the heaviest transition burden, encouraging investment in infrastructure, and training workers in new technologies to ensure no one is left behind.
Amendment 69 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) The ERDF will have to support promoting energy efficiency and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; promote renewable energy; the development of smart energy systems and networks, and promote sustainable, multimodal, urban mobility, in the context of the transition towards a net zero carbon economy; the ESF+ has to contribute to improvements in education and training systems necessary for the adaptation of skills and qualifications, the upskilling of all, including the labour force, the creation of new jobs in sectors related to the environment, climate, energy, the circular economy and the bioeconomy (Article 4 of the ESF+ Regulation)
Amendment 70 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 c (new)
Recital 3 c (new)
(3c) Renewable energy communities are a key tool for promoting the widespread use of renewable energy sources and achieving a decentralised energy system while ensuring local economic and social benefits. Initiatives for (collective) self-generation and (collective) self-consumption in dwellings and at district level should be facilitated by reducing permitting, administrative difficulties or other factors inhibiting grid access, grid fees, and enhancing the deployment of technologies such as solar, thermal and photovoltaic, wind and geothermal technologies. To this end the Commission and the Member States are requested to use their respective cohesion policy plans to encourage financing of infrastructure and instruments that will benefit these processes.
Amendment 71 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 d (new)
Recital 3 d (new)
(3d) Recognises the important role cohesion policy plays in contributing to helping island regions achieve climate neutrality goals, bearing in mind the additional costs connected to sectors such as energy and transport, as well as the impact of mobile technology on their energy systems, which require a level of investment for management of intermittent renewable energy sources that is, proportionately speaking, very high;
Amendment 72 #
2021/0218(COD)
(3e) Points out that owing to their small size and isolated energy systems, the most remote island regions, just like the outermost regions, face a major challenge when it comes to energy supply as they generally rely on fossil fuel imports for electricity generation, transport and heating;
Amendment 73 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 f (new)
Recital 3 f (new)
(3f) Considers that use of renewable energy, including tidal power, should be a priority and believes it could benefit islands substantially, bearing in mind the local communities' requirements, including preservation of the islands' traditional architecture and local habitat; calls, therefore, for support for the development of a wide range of renewable energy sources based on their geographical features; welcomes the green hydrogen programmes which islands have launched;
Amendment 78 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 97 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy introduces an ambitious objective of 300 GW of offshore wind and 40 GW of ocean energy across all the Union’s sea basins by 2050. To ensure this step change, Member States will need to work together across borders at sea-basin level. Member States should therefore jointly define the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040. These objectives should be reflected in the updated national energy and climate plans that will be submitted in 2023 and 2024 pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. In defining the amount, Member States should take into account the offshore renewable energy potential of each sea basin, environmentalthe technical and economic feasibility of the transmission grid infrastructure, environmental and landscape protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. In addition, Member States should increasingly consider the possibility of combining offshore renewable energy generation with transmission lines interconnecting several Member States, in the form of hybrid projects or, at a later stage, a more meshed grid. This would allow electricity to flow in different directions, thus maximising socio- economic welfare, optimising infrastructure expenditure and enabling a more sustainable usage of the sea.
Amendment 99 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The conditions considered necessary for harnessing the potential of renewable energy sources exist primarily in Europe's northern seas, but are difficult to find in other European seas and oceans, including those around the islands and outermost regions. Therefore, the European Union undertakes to establish alternative technologies capable of not impacting the marine environment adversely for these areas of particular interest.
Amendment 100 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) The geographical diversity and alternative uses of the marine environment have to be taken into account in order for the renewable energy potential of all Europe's seas and oceans to be harnessed, and this calls for a far broader set of technological solutions. These solutions include floating offshore wind and solar farms, energy from waves, currents and tides, the differential in thermal or saline gradients, marine cooling, heating and geothermal energy, marine biomass (algae), conversion of existing offshore oil and gas drilling platforms and yet more technologies, including synergies between technologies.
Amendment 102 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Administrative and permitting procedures need to be further rationalised, made more flexible and simplified, especially for projects linked to cohesion policy programmes, to reduce the administrative burden for both renewable energy projects and related grid infrastructure projects. Member States should define a minimum set of clear and general rules at EU level to ease and expedite national transposition processes, facilitate a homogeneous application throughout the EU of permitting procedures and ease ex-post monitoring by the Commission of the measures adopted by Member States. These rules should foresee an integrated or coordinated process for renewable energy plants and the transmission grid infrastructures which are essential for their integration into the energy system and simplified permitting procedures for projects which respect clearly defined criteria.
Amendment 134 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 16
Article 2 – paragraph 16
Amendment 136 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 16
Article 2 – paragraph 16
(14ob) ‘community battery’ means a stand-alone rechargeable battery with a rated capacity greater than 50 kWh, which is suitable for installation and use in a residential, commercial or industrial environment and is owned by jointly acting renewable energy self-consumers or a renewable energy community company;
Amendment 138 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 16
Article 2 – paragraph 16
(14oc) 'joint project' means any joint undertaking between regions, cities or Member States, legally, technically or financially, for the production of renewable energy, which would not be possible without such cooperation;
Amendment 171 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
4a. Member States shall establish a framework, which may include support schemes and facilitating the uptake of renewable power purchase agreements, enabling the deployment of renewable electricity to a level that is consistent with the Member State’s national contribution referred to in paragraph 2 and at a pace that is consistent with the indicative trajectories referred to in Article 4(a)(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. In particular, that framework shall tackle remaining barriers to a high level of renewable electricity supply, including those related to permitting procedures, to a high level of renewable electricity supplyand ensure long- term price signals for investment decisions, including investments in system adequacy, stability and flexibility through competitive, transparent and non- discriminatory bidding processes, which provide for remuneration of the successful bidders based on market prices. When designing that framework, Member States shall take into account the additional renewable electricity required to meet demand in the transport, industry, building and heating and cooling sectors and for the production of renewable fuels of non- biological origin.;
Amendment 181 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 9 – paragraph b
Article 9 – paragraph b
7a. Member States bordering a sea basin shall cooperate to jointly define the amount of offshore renewable energy they plan to produce in that sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040. They shall take into account the specificities and development in each region, the technical and economic feasibility of the transmission grid infrastructure, the offshore renewable potential of the sea basin and the importance of ensuring the associated integrated grid planning. To this end, there should be enhanced cooperation on regional planning for shipping lanes, fishing, protected and restricted areas and energy infrastructure; better collaboration between private and public research; dialogue cultivated between the competent public institutions and any other suitable action carried out. Member States shall notify that amount in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.;
Amendment 193 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d a (new)
(da) paragraph 1 is amended as follows: Member States, in particular, shall take the appropriate measures to ensure that: a) administrative procedures are streamlined and expedited at the appropriate administrative level and predictable timeframes established for the procedures cited in the first paragraph; (b) rules on permitting, certification and licensing are objective, transparent and proportional, do not discriminate amongst applicants and take full account of the particular features of the individual renewable energy technologies; (c) administrative charges paid by consumers, planners, architects, builders and installers and suppliers of apparatus and systems are transparent and cost- related; (d) simplified and less burdensome permitting procedures, including a simple notification procedure, are established for decentralised devices, and for producing and storing energy from renewable sources, provided that the same simplified permitting procedures are also applied to developments in the associated transmission and distribution network in the event that said developments do not increase the occupied area; (e) the permitting procedures for power plants, including offshore renewable plants, and for the network assets necessary for their connection and integration are integrated or coordinated where different procedures for power plants and network assets are foreseen according to national law.
Amendment 207 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 20 – paragraph a
Article 20 – paragraph a
2. In addition to the requirements in [the proposal for a Regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries, repealing Directive 2006/66/EC and amending Regulation (EU) No 2019/1020], Member States shall ensure that manufacturers of domestic, community and industrial batteries enable real-time access to basic battery management system information, including battery capacity, state of health, state of charge and power set point, to battery owners and users as well as to third parties acting on their behalf, such as building energy management companies and electricity market participants, under non- discriminatory terms and at no cost.
Amendment 153 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The EU ETS should incentivise production from installations that partly or fully reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the description of some categories of activities in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC should be amended to ensure an equal treatment of installations in the sectors concerned. In addition, free allocation for the production of a product should be independent of the nature of the production process. It is therefore necessary to modify the definition of the products and of the processes and emissions covered for some benchmarks to ensure a level playing field for new and existing technologies. It is also necessary to decouple the update of the benchmark values for refineries and for hydrogen to reflect the increasing importance of production of hydrogen outside the refineries sector.
Amendment 693 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87 EC
Article 3g – paragraph 1
Article 3g – paragraph 1
1. The allocation of allowances and the application of surrender requirements in respect of maritime transport activities shall apply in respect of fifty percent (50 %) of the emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State, fifty percent (50 %) of the emissions from ships performing voyage departing from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State, one hundred percent (100 %) of emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and one hundred percent (100 %) of emissions from ships at berth in a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State.
Amendment 934 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2a
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2a
Amendment 953 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2b
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2b
Amendment 971 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point ii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 1003 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1034 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Amendment 1115 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point iii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point iii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
By way of derogation regarding the benchmark values for aromatics, hydrogen and syngas, those benchmark values shall be adjusted by the same percentage as the refineries benchmarks in order to preserve a level playing field for producers of those products.;
Amendment 1174 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87 EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 120 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The fixing of caps on interest rates, on annual percentage rates of charge and or the total cost of the credit to the consumer is a common practice in a number of Member States. Such capping has proved beneficial for consumers. In that context, Member States should be able to maintain their current legal regime. However, in an effort to increase consumer protection without imposing unnecessary limits on Member States, caps on interest rates, on annual percentage rates of charge and or on the total cost of the credit to the consumer should be introduced throughout the Union.
Amendment 151 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. In the case of credit agreements of less than 200 EUR and credit agreements under the terms of which the credit has to be repaid within three months and to credit agreements for amounts less than or equal to €3000 which do not provide for the payment of interest or other charges only Article 1, Article 2, Article 3,Article 8(1), Article 8(2)(a) to (c), Article18(8), Article 19, Article 30 and Article 37shall apply. The creditor shall also disclose the annual percentage rate of charge to the consumer in the advertising at the pre-contractual and contractual stage.
Amendment 202 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) the annual percentage rate of charge and the total amount payable by the consumer, illustrated by means of a representative example mentioning all the assumptions used in order to calculate that rate; Where the consumer has informed the creditor or the provider of crowdfunding credit services of one or more components of his or her preferred credit, such as the duration of the credit agreement or of the agreement for the provision of crowdfunding credit services and the total amount of credit, the creditor or the provider of crowdfunding credit services shall take those components into account;
Amendment 209 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Amendment 220 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
5. Information displayed in the Standard European Consumer Credit Information form and in the Standard European Consumer Credit Overview form shall be consistent. It shall be clearly legible and take into account the technical constraints of the medium on which it is displayed. Information shall be displayed in an adequate and suitable way on the different channels.
Amendment 221 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Any additional information which the creditor may provide to the consumer shall be given in a separate document which may be annexed to the Standard European Consumer Credit Information form or the Standard European Consumer Credit Overview form.
Amendment 228 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
7. If the agreement has been concluded at the consumer's request using a means of distance communication which does not enable the information to be provided in accordance with this article, the creditor and, where applicable, the credit intermediary or the provider of crowdfunding credit services shall provide the consumer with the Standard European Consumer Credit Information form and the Standard European Consumer Credit Overview form immediately after the conclusion of the credit agreement or of the agreement for the provision of crowdfunding credit services.
Amendment 230 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 8
Article 10 – paragraph 8
8. Upon request from the consumer, the creditor and, where applicable, the credit intermediary or the provider of crowdfunding credit services shall, in addition to the Standard European Consumer Credit Information form and the Standard European Consumer Credit Overview form, provide the consumer free of charge with a copy of the draft credit agreement, or of the draft agreement for the provision of crowdfunding credit services, provided that the creditor at the time of the request is willing to proceed to the conclusion of the credit agreement or of the agreement for the provision of crowdfunding credit services with the consumer.
Amendment 233 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 234 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Information displayed in the European Consumer Credit Information form and in the Standard Consumer Credit Overview form shall be consistent. It shall be clearly legible and take into account the technical constraints of the medium on which it is displayed. Information shall be displayed in an adequate and suitable way on the different channels.
Amendment 236 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Upon request from the consumer, the creditor and, where applicable, the credit intermediary shall, in addition to the European Consumer Credit Information and the Standard European Consumer Credit Overview form, provide the consumer free of charge with a copy of the draft credit agreement, provided that the creditor at the time of the request is willing to proceed to the conclusion of the credit agreement with the consumer.
Amendment 238 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
7. If the agreement has been concluded at the consumer's request using a means of distance communication which does not enable the information to be provided in accordance with this Article, the creditor shall immediately after the conclusion of the credit agreement provide the consumer with the European Consumer Credit Information form and the Standard European Consumer Credit Overview form immediately after the conclusion of the credit agreement.
Amendment 286 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall require that, before concluding a credit agreement, or an agreement for the provision of crowdfunding credit services, the creditor or, where applicable, the provider of crowdfunding credit services makes a thorough assessment of the consumer’s creditworthiness. That assessment shall be proportionate and be done in the interest of the consumer, to prevent irresponsible lending practices and over-indebtedness, and shall take appropriate account of factors relevant to verifying the prospect of the consumer to meet his or her obligations under the credit agreement or the agreement for the provision of crowdfunding credit serviceswhile bearing in mind the proportionate risk assessment to protect financial stability of the creditor and provider of the crowdfunding services and shall take appropriate account of nature, duration, amount of the credit and the risk and profile of the consumer and of factors relevant to verifying the prospect of the consumer to meet his or her obligations under the credit agreement or the agreement for the provision of crowdfunding credit services, according to the nature, duration and amount of the credit and the risk profile of the consumer. The obligation to assess the creditworthiness is considered fulfilled if the creditor has met the requirements provided by Directive 2013/36/EU, Regulation n. 575/2013 EU and EBA Guidelines ABE/GL/2020/06.
Amendment 299 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The assessment of creditworthiness shall be carried out on the basis of relevant and accurate information on the consumer’s income and expenses and other financial and economic circumstances which is necessary and proportionate such as evidence of income or other sources of repayment, information on financial assets and liabilities, or information on other financial commitmentsthat shall take appropriate account of nature, duration, amount of the credit and the risk and profile of the consumer. The information shall be obtained from relevant internal or external sources, including the consumer and, where necessary, on the basis of a consultation of a database referred to in Article 19.
Amendment 300 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 312 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. Member States shall ensure that the creditor or the provider of crowdfunding credit services may only makes the credit available to the consumer where the result of the creditworthiness assessment indicates that the obligations resulting from the credit agreement or the agreement for the provision of crowdfunding credit services are likely to be met in the manner required under that agreement.
Amendment 319 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. A positive creditworthiness assessment shall not oblige the creditor to provide credit.
Amendment 320 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Amendment 323 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) request and obtain from the creditor or the provider of crowdfunding credit services a clearn explanation of the assessment of creditworthiness, including on the logic and risks involved in the automated processing of personal data as well as its significance and effects on the decision;
Amendment 325 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) express his or her point of view and contest the assessment of the creditworthiness and the decision.
Amendment 327 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Article 18 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall ensure that where the credit application is rejected the creditor or the provider of crowdfunding credit services is required to inform the consumer without delay of the rejection and, where applicable, of the fact that the assessment of creditworthiness is based on automated processing of data.
Amendment 370 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the consumer is at any time entitled to early repayment. In such cases, the consumer shall be entitled to a reduction in the total cost of the credit, consisting of the interest and the costs for the remaining duration of the contract. When calculating that reduction, all the costs imposed on the consumer by the creditor shall be taken into considerationexcept for the costs corresponding to services effectively provided to the consumer or to costs effectively incurred by the creditor, as well as third party costs shall be taken into consideration. The upfront costs should be identified in the credit contract. Costs that remunerate credit intermediaries' activities or costs that do not remunerate creditor’s services as well as taxes are excluded from the calculation of the reduction of the total cost of credit. As regards the method of reimbursement the amortised cost criterion (interest curve) for the calculation of the proportional reduction of costs should be used unless otherwise regulated in the contract.
Amendment 387 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shallmay introduce caps on one or more of the following:
Amendment 400 #
2021/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may introduce additional caps for revolving credit facilitiesThe provision of Paragraph 1 is considered fulfilled whereas there are national legislations already in force setting up caps on one of the options listed in letters a, b, c.
Amendment 144 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 36 a (new)
Citation 36 a (new)
- having regard to the JRC study on ‘A cross-scale impact assessment of European nature protection policies under contrasting future socio-economic pathways’, which states that some of the aggregate effects of nature protection have very different implications at local and regional level in different parts of Europe; due to nature protection measures, agricultural production has shifted from more productive land in Europe to less productive land, on average, in other parts of the world; at global level, this increases the allocation of land resources for agriculture, leading to a decrease in tropical forest areas, reduced carbon stocks and higher greenhouse gas emissions outside Europe1a, __________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/publication/cro ss-scale-impact-assessment-european- nature-protection-policies-under- contrasting-future-socio.
Amendment 198 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Europe’s food system shouldagricultural, agri-food and fishing system is responsible for delivering food and nutrition security in a way that contributes to social well- being, including decent living conditions for farmers, fishermen and their families, and maintains and restores ecosystem health; whereas currently, the food system is responsible for a range ofhas already demonstrated its ability to reduce the impacts on human and animal health and on the environment, the climate and biodiversity; whereas the way in which we produce and consume food needs to transform in order tobe further guided in a transition that ensures coherence with the SDGs, the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity and EU policies, particularly in the areas of sustainability, the environment, climate, public health, animal welfare, food and economic sustainability for farmers and fishing businesses;
Amendment 249 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. recalls that the Mediterranean Diet, recognised by UNESCO in 2010 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is known as a healthy, balanced diet, with a high nutritional, social and cultural value, based on respect for the territory and biodiversity, ensuring the conservation and development of traditional activities and crafts related to fishing, sustainable hunting and agriculture and playing a protective role in the primary and secondary prevention of the main chronic degenerative diseases;
Amendment 256 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Farm to Fork Strategy and the European production system must guarantee food supply in all circumstances, taking into account not only environmental sustainability but also economic and social sustainability;
Amendment 268 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas consistency must be ensured between the measures envisaged by the Farm to Fork Strategy and the common agricultural and fisheries policies, the trade policy, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, as well as other related EU policies and strategies;
Amendment 288 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the European model of a multifunctional agricultural sector, driven by family farmsand agri-food sector, with diverse forms of activity, continues to ensure quality food production, local supply chains, good agriculture practices, high environmental standards and vibrant rural areas throughout the EU; underlines the active role of farmers, not only in food production, but also in maintaining and managing the land, counteracting, too, the depopulation of rural areas;
Amendment 326 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the multifunctional agricultural model also ensures that age- old traditions and culture with a high intangible value are passed on; whereas this has enormous economic potential, for example in the field of rural tourism, and generates positive social effects, involving disadvantaged categories with low contractual power in the production chain (social agriculture);
Amendment 382 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas it is important that consumers are informed and enabled to take responsibility for the consequences of their choice of food stuffs on the whole food system, from production to processing and distribution; whereas this requires a healthy and sound food environment which ensures that the healthy and sustainable choice is also thransparency and correct display of information to facilitate heaslthy and affordsustainable choices, and fosters and encourages consumption patterns that support human health while ensuring the sustainable use of natural and human resources and animal welfare;
Amendment 388 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas it is important that consumers are informed and enabled to tmake responsibility for the consequences of theirinformed choices of food stuffs on the whole food system, from production to processing and distribution; whereas this requires a healthy and sound food environment which ensures that the healthy and sustainable choice is also the easy and affordable choice, and fosters and encourages consumption patterns that support human health in relation to diet while ensuring the sustainable use of natural and human resources and animal welfare;
Amendment 400 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. having regard to the results obtained from the implementation of the environmental standards currently in force;
Amendment 416 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the European agri-food system has played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating its resilience with farmers, fisheries and hunting operators, processors and retailers working together under difficult conditions, including lockdowns, to ensure that European consumers continue to have access to safe, affordable, and high quality products without impediment;
Amendment 442 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas there have already been significant results in the areas of sustainability, organic production, resilience of production and agricultural trade;
Amendment 457 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas it is essential to take into account the provisions of the regulations proposed by the Commission on the rules on support for the strategic plans to be drawn up by the Member States under the common agricultural policy, on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy, and on the establishment of the Programme for single market, competitiveness of enterprises, including small and medium- sized enterprises, and European statistics; whereas it is necessary to ensure consistency between the measures envisaged by the Farm to Fork Strategy and the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, as well as other related EU policies and strategies;
Amendment 470 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. having regard to the serious situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on all players in the European agri-food chain, from primary production to food service industries;
Amendment 513 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the farm to fork strategy as an important preliminary step into ensuring a sustainable, fair and resilient food system, which is central to that is fair for all actors in the food chain, and which is helpful in achieving the goals set out in the European Green Deal and in the SDGs; emphasises the inextricable links between healthy people, healthy societies and a healthy planet, encourages the Commission to translate the strategy into concrete legislative and non-legislative action as soon as possible;
Amendment 527 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for the issue of sustainability, in its social, environmental and economic dimensions, to be addressed while also taking into account the situation in which the various actors in the sector operate, namely the global market, in order to effectively meet the climate and environment targets while preventing production being relocated to third countries;
Amendment 540 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that all the targets and content of the strategy should be based on scientific data and must take into account the efforts made so far by every Member State in relation to the targets proposed;
Amendment 547 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Urges the Commission to conduct a cumulative impact assessment of the strategy to ensure that it is sustainable in environmental, economic and social terms;
Amendment 550 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Stresses that it is important for the strategy to adopt an inclusive approach that takes account of all EU policies, such as the CAP and trade, fisheries and internal market policies;
Amendment 551 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Invites the Commission to put not only environmental but also economic and social sustainability at the heart of the strategy; requests, therefore, that a priori judgements disregarding the reality that every sector has more or less sustainable production methods be avoided; believes that there is no justification for the attack on animal- derived proteins, whose production the Commission is seeking to reduce; calls on the Commission, therefore, to base its regulatory decisions on scientific evidence, emphasising that a balanced diet should include all foods; reiterates that the farm to fork strategy must be a process requiring a thorough impact assessment, a sound scientific basis, and measured, steady and constant steps, without sudden jumps that would only to serve to risk compromising, without any justification, entire sectors of the national economies;
Amendment 552 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Calls on the Commission to consider the different positions of European consumers; stresses that marketing products and campaigns aim to activate certain purchasing mechanisms according to the personality and needs of the different consumer groups; reminds the Commission that all types of consumers have the right to adequate representation, especially where public funds are being used;
Amendment 566 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomNotes the announcement of an impact-assessed proposal based on scientific data and on realistic estimates that set out the strategy’s environmental, social and economic impact on producers for a legislative framework for sustainable agri-food systems; invites the Commission to use this proposal to set out a holistic common food policyfood policy that is tailored to the needs of consumers, aimed at further reducing the environmental and climate footprint of the EU food system in order to make Europe the first climate- neutral continent by 2050 and strengthen itsappropriate deadlines, to be set following the presentation of the impact assessment, and to strengthen resilience to ensure food security in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss, leading a global transition towards sustainability from farm to fork, based on the principle of a multifunctional agricultur-food sector that is sustainable from an environmental, sectorocial and economic viewpoint, while ensuring consistency between policies by taking into account the existing legislation in order to enable all actors in the European food system to develop long-term plans based on realistic and transparent objectives; suggests that the respective base lines and progress achieved in each Member State be taken into account, while promoting the exchange of know-how and best practices between Member States; stresses the need to include the entire food and beverage chains including processing, marketing, distribution and retail;
Amendment 590 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomNotes the announcement of an impact-assessed proposal for a legislative framework for sustainable food systems; invites the Commission to use this proposal to set out a holistic common food policyfood policy that is tailored to the needs of consumers, aimed at reducing the environmental and climate footprint of the EU food system in order to make Europe the first climate- neutral continent by 2050 and strengthen its resilience to ensure food security, quantity and quality in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss, leading a global transition towards sustainability from farm to fork, based on the principle of a multifunctional agricultural sector while ensuring consistency between policies by taking into account the existing legislation in order to enable all actors in the European food system to develop long- term plans based on realistic, achievable and transparent objectives; suggests that the respective base lines and progress achieved in each Member State be taken into account, while promoting the exchange of know-how and best practices between Member States; stresses the need to include the entire food and beverage chains including processing, marketing, storage, transport, distribution and retail, disposal and recycling of secondary materials;
Amendment 639 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges the Commission not to forget the key role that young farmers will have to play in accomplishing the much- needed transition to sustainable farming; calls for measures designed to support income, generational renewal and training to create a space enabling the inclusion and retention of young people in agriculture;
Amendment 648 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that the Commission should base the legislative proposals on ex-ante scientific impact assessments describing the calculation methods for the targets, the baselines and the reference periods of each individual target, following consultation with the Member States; considers that the cumulative effects of the legislative proposals should also be taken into account;
Amendment 705 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the decision to revise the directive on the sustainable use of pesticides and the reduction targets for pesticides, fertilisers, and antibiotics, which must take into account the efforts already made by operators to achieve more sustainable crop and livestock production; emphasises the importance of pursuing these targets on the basis of scientific relevance through holistic and circular approaches, such as agroecological practices, precision agriculture and the use of all genetic improvement techniques; insists that each Member State should establish robust quantitative reduction targets, accompanied by well- defined support and training measures ensuring accountabilitythe possibility of contributing at all levels to help reach these targets, taking into account, in addition, national legislation already in force in the Member State; reiterates its call for the translation into legislation of the above targets and objectives and calls on the Commission to clarify how it will deal with individual Member States’ contributions to Union- wide targets and to clarify the scientific baselines for these targets, taking into account the results already achieved in recent years; calls for consideration to be given to a reasonable time for the transition, highlighting, at the same time, the need to balance protection of crops with the gradual elimination of conventional protection tools, calling for the provision of new solutions and therefore the allocation of investments to look for active substances with a lower environmental impact that are equally effective, and by incentivising the use of new technologies;
Amendment 715 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the decision to revise the directive on the sustainable use of pesticides and the reduction targets for pesticides, fertilisers, and antibiotics; emphasises the importance of pursuing these targets through holistic and circular approaches, such as agroecological practices; insists that each Member State should establish robust quantitative reduction targets, accompanied by well- defined support measures ensuring accountability at all levels to help reach these targets or precision agriculture; insists that quantitative reduction targets must be based on a cumulative economic impact assessment and accompanied by well- defined support measures ensuring accountability at all levels to help reach these targets, putting farmers in a position to use fewer products, or to optimise their use, through greater development both in terms of capacity for investment and knowledge in the areas of research, innovation and precision agriculture tools and techniques; in this regard, hopes for clarity to be introduced concerning the ever-expanding world of new plant breeding techniques (NBTs), in order to regulate their scope and future prospects and thus provide the requisite legislative basis for their development on the ground; reiterates its call for the translation into legislation of the above targets and objectives and calls on the Commission to clarify how it will deal with individual Member States’ contributions to Union- wide targets and to clarify the baselines for these targets;
Amendment 810 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need to invest in research into new active substances with better ecotoxological profiles, able to ensure adequate crop pest management, in view of the new challenges linked to climate change;
Amendment 901 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks, taking into consideration both positive and negative externalities, as well as the emission reduction efforts already made, the difficulty in achieving further significant emission reductions because they are by nature difficult to limit, but also the importance of recognising the central role played by agriculture and silviculture in absorbing CO2 in soils and plants; stresses the need to enhance carbon absorption and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, in particular in the feed and liv; calls for the definition of policies and measures tock sectors; calls for regulatory measures and targets to ensure progressive reduc encourage and support improved climatic performance of agricultural and livestock production through reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increased CO2 absorptions, in all GHG emissions in these sectors; line with the principle of ensuring access for all population groups in Europe to healthy, safe and sufficient food;
Amendment 905 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; calls for regulatory measures and targets to ensure progressive reductions in all GHG emissions in these sectorsStresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide; recognises the key role that agriculture and silviculture already play in carbon sequestration in soils; calls for regulatory measures and targets to ensure progressive reductions in all GHG emissions and calls on the Commission to present a legislative proposal that includes adequate financial resources to compensate farmers for the increased costs incurred or the loss of income they suffer in pursuing the decontamination target and to ensure more ambitious action on carbon sequestration and the use of products that biodegrade in the soil;
Amendment 971 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls also for the offsetting of emissions for agricultural-forestry and livestock systems;
Amendment 975 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Points out that European agriculture and silviculture play a crucial role in addressing climate change adaptation and mitigation because of their significant potential to reduce emissions and sequester carbon and their contribution to the environmental, economic and social sustainability of the European regions;
Amendment 1029 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that extensive and permanent grassland-based or organic animal husbandry is a feature of the European food system and a defining element of many traditional rural communities, and that it has multiple positive effects for the environment and against climate change, and contributes to a circular economyespecially areas within the European region, contributing to protecting them from depopulation and abandonment, and forms part of the European food system;
Amendment 1048 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for the implementation of modern indoor livestock rearing facilities and techniques that ensure the supply of food of animal origin required by the EU population while also contributing to reducing emissions, combating climate change and respecting animal welfare;
Amendment 1105 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the notion of rewarding farmers for carbon sequestration in soils; stresses, howev using public resources other, that intensive and industrial agriculture and farmingn those allocated for the CAP; stresses, however, that agriculture models with negative impacts on biodiversity should not receive climate funding or be incentivised; calls for the proposals to be in line with the environmental objectives and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the Green Deal;
Amendment 1158 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of seed security and diversity, notably of promoting EU-grown plant proteins with a view to ensuring an internal supply in line with the consumption habits of European consumers that recognises different eating habits linked to factors such as traditions and at the same time enables self-sufficiency in the event of a crisis in the market system such as the situation occurring in the recent COVID-19 crisis; to deliver locally sourced food and feed stuffs with high nutritional value while granting farmers access to quality seeds for plant varieties adapted to the pressures of climate change, including traditional and locally-adapted varieties, while ensuring access to innovative plant breeding in order to contribute to healthy seeds and protect plants against harmful pests and diseases; raises awareness of the potential negative effects of concentration and monopolisation in the seed sector;
Amendment 1184 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the importance of promoting research and innovation for the development of new seed varieties to address the challenges of sustainability and the green transition for agriculture, preserving the rules currently applicable in relation to seeds, in particular to protect intellectual property rights, and, in any case, allowing compliance with the ‘farmers’ privilege’ principle;
Amendment 1197 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the new plant breeding techniques (NBTs), such as genome editing, are excluded from the scope of the GMO legislation, following specific case-by-case assessments of the individual techniques to verify their agricultural, economic and environmental viability, in order to provide farmers in the EU with further tools that allow, on the one hand, the farm to fork objectives to be met, in particular those regarding the reduction of inputs, and on the other hand, a greater resilience and adaptation to climate change;
Amendment 1238 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for CAP National Strategic Plans to ensure adequate financial support and incentivfor all players in the food chain to guarantee adequate living conditions for farmers, fishers and their families, to promote new ecological ‘green’ business models for agriculture and artisanal food production, notably through fostering short supply chains, sustainable local and identity-based supply chains and quality food production;
Amendment 1301 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that the European foodagri-food and fisheries system delivers a sufficient and varied supply of safe, nutritious, affordable and sustainable food to people at all times and underlines that increasing the economic, environmental and social sustainability of foodagri-food supply-chain producers will ultimately increase their resilience if it contributes to the use of raw materials of European origin; encourages the Commission to consider the agri-food supply chain and its workers as a strategic asset for the safety and well-being of all Europeans;
Amendment 1331 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that robust and reliable legal frameworks for the fisheries and aquaculture sector should provide the basis for better protection measures with subsequent increases in fish populations and more clarity regarding the use of space and licenses in aquaculture, allowing for greater predictability for investments; stresses that good traceability mechanisms and high sustainability standards for all products sold on EU markets are essential to ensure transparency for consumers, the sector and the different administrations, and to achieve the targets of the Green Deal and the SDGs; calls for strategic management that includes both a substantial awareness campaign for operators designed to create the basis for a new waste management culture at sea and in port, and the development of projects able to incentivise the collection of maritime waste by operators in the fisheries sector, by recognising the strategic role they already play and could play further in cleaning up the sea. Initiatives should be supported by strategies to improve the economic conditions for producers through policies to support, protect and maximise the value of fishery products, so as to enable operators to support environmental policies. Recognition of organic production could become a valuable support for sustainable growth;
Amendment 1364 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses its deep concern about the emergence of zoonotic diseases that are transferred from animals to humans (anthropozoonoses), such as Q fever, avian influenza and the new strain of influenza A (H1N1), wWhich is exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change, the destruction of biodiversity, environmental degradation and our current less innovative food production systems, which are deficient in terms of good health and biosecurity practices, and by the importing of agri-food products from third countries that do not apply the same high standards in terms of quality, safety and respect for the environment and human rights required for producers in the EU;
Amendment 1422 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for primary producers to be supported in making the transition to greater sustainability through the encouragement of cooperation and collective actions as well as through competition rules and the enhancement of possibilities for cooperation within the common market organisations for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture products, and thus for farmers’ and fishers’ position in the supply chain to be strengthened in order to enable them to capture a fair share of the added value of sustainable production; takes the view that supply chain agreements should be implemented and supported to ensure a fair distribution of value to farmers and fishing contractors and to guarantee greater transparency and traceability in the supply chain as a whole;
Amendment 1423 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for primary producers to be supported in making the transition to greater sustainability through the encouragement of cooperation and collective actions as well as through compliance with competition rules and the enhancement of possibilities for cooperation among the various actors involved in the supply chain within the common market organisations for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture products, and thus forso that farmers’ and fishers’ position in the supply chain tocan be strengthened in order to enable them to capture a fair share of the added value of sustainable production and to maintain adequate income levels even in the case of smaller enterprises, thus fostering the launch of new economic initiatives and the growth of youth employment in the sector;
Amendment 1444 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for primary producers to be supported in making the transition to greater sustainability through the encouragement of cooperation and collective actions as well as through competition rules and the enhancement of possibilities for cooperation within the common market organisations for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture products, and thus for farmers’ and fishers’ position in the supply chain to be strengthened in order to enable them to capture a fair share of the added value of sustainable production;
Amendment 1485 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Commission to follow up on Directive (EU) 2019/633 on unfair trading practices22 and the EU code of conduct on responsible business and marketing practices by producing a monitoring framework for the food and retail sectors and providing for legal action if progress in integrating economic, environmental and social sustainability into corporate strategies is insufficient, and in so doing promoting and rewarding the efforts of sustainable agricultural producers with requirements above the standards already established by the regulations while increasing the availability and affordability of healthy, sustainable food options and reducing the overall environmental footprint of the food system; stresses the importance of halting and addressing consolidation and concentration in the grocery retail sectorneed to include, among the business practices to be prevented, the practice of acquiring raw materials and agricultural products that are clearly below production costs in order to ensurguarantee fair prices for farmers; _________________ 22 OJ L 111, 25.4.2019, p. 59.
Amendment 1510 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Supports the Commission in its efforts to combat food fraud, which misleads consumers and distorts competition in the internal market; regards it as essential to make the penalties imposed on fraudsters more dissuasive, to earmark sufficient resources so that checks can be stepped up and to establish a legal definition at EU level of the concepts of ‘food fraud and crime’ and ‘counterfeiting’;
Amendment 1522 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the review of the EU promotion programme for agricultural and food products, including the EU school scheme, with a view to enhancing its contribution to sustainable production and consumption, notably by focusing on educational messages about the importance of healthy nutrition and promoting greater consumption of fruit and vegetables with the aim of reducing obesity rates from primary school onwards; calls for an assurance that educational and information campaigns will be based on scientific assessments tailored to the specific target audience and will be included within the broader framework of activities focused on promoting a balanced lifestyle that are not limited to diet; takes the view that educational and information campaigns should include all agricultural production so that support can be guaranteed for all production sectors and they can be made more sustainable, contributing to enhanced overall production and sustainable consumption;
Amendment 1572 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that all European products are sustainable and therefore eligible for promotion programmes, which should not discriminate between products; calls for the list of eligible products to be extended in order to raise awareness of the wealth of diversity in the food cultures of European countries;
Amendment 1602 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls the need to promote effective, efficient, innovative and flexible Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), enabling all food chain actors to become sustainable bygricultural enterprises to stay on the market in a competitive and sustainable way, ensuring vitality in rural areas, and all food chain actors to become sustainable while maintaining adequate income levels and at the same time speeding up innovation and accelerating knowledge transfer; recalls, in addition, the need for a farm sustainability data network to set benchmarks for farm performance and document the uptake of sustainable farming practices, while allowing for the precise and tailored application of new production approaches at farm level by providing farmers with access to fast broadband connections; recognises that farmers’ organisations are valuable contacts in developing information brokerage services geared towards innovation;
Amendment 1612 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls the need to promote effective Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), enabling all food chain actors to become sustainable by speeding up innovation and accelerating knowledge transfer to farmers; recalls, in addition, the need for a farm sustainability data network to set benchmarks for farm performance and document the uptake of sustainable farming practices, while allowing for the precise and tailored application of new production approaches at farm level by providing farmers with access to fast broadband connections;
Amendment 1628 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses the need to better inform consumers through mandatory labelling of all foods in relation to country of origin, including rabbit and game meat;
Amendment 1631 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Considers that the assessment and establishment of additional labelling systems, such as animal welfare or sustainability labelling, should take into due consideration the need to safeguard the economic sustainability of European farms;
Amendment 1635 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt, sugar and fat content place on public health;regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats, sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory EU-wide front-of- pack nutrition labelling system based on independent sciencepromote healthier diets through consumer awareness campaigns and activities providing information on the importance of a varied and balanced diet that does not exclude any food, provided that it is consumed in the right amount and frequency and is accompanied by adequate physical activity; welcomes efforts to harmonise systems for possible EU-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling provided that these are voluntary, informative, non-discriminatory, based on actual portions consumed and on independent science, eschewing simplistic solutions that could influence consumers’ decisions, as opposed to providing them with information on actual nutritional intake and balanced diets; considers that an EU-wide harmonised front-of-pack nutrition labelling system must meet the requirements laid down in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011;notes, in this regard, that differences in consumption are linked not only to the availability of raw materials but also to different climates that require greater or lesser intake of certain nutrients, as well as to local traditions and typical recipes that must be taken into account and protected when formulating a balanced diet;
Amendment 1697 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes the possibility of encouraging the harmonisation of front- of-pack nutrition labelling schemes, provided that this is voluntary rather than a regulatory requirement and is based on clear scientific evidence; calls for a guarantee that nutrition labelling schemes will take into account the actual portions consumed and nutritional content;
Amendment 1708 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Notes that consumer choices must be informed, knowledgeable and based on the principle that a balanced diet requires not only consumption at each meal of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in a balanced manner, in terms of quantity and quality, but also rotation of the nutrients consumed; considers that labelling that does not take into account the actual quantitative nutritional content of simple and processed foods could influence consumer choices in a misleading way;
Amendment 1732 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to revise the EU legislation on food contact materials (FCM); reiterates its call to revise the legislation on FCM i, based on the scientific work of the EFSA, with a view to establishing an line with the regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH), as well as classification, labelling and packaging regulations, and to insert, without further delay, specific provisions to substitute endocrine disrupting chemicalscreasingly comprehensive and harmonised European regulatory framework in relation to specific issues and areas in the light of scientific developments and the need for research and technological innovation;
Amendment 1754 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the fact that the strategy rightly recognises the role and influence of the food environment in shaping consumption patterns and the need to make it easier for consumers to choose healthy and sustainable diets; reiterates the importance of promoting sustainable diets by raising consumer awareness of the impacts of consumption patterns and providing information on diets that are better for human health and have a lower environmental footprint; underlines that food prices must send the right signal to consumers; welcomes, therefore, the strategy’s objective that the healthy and sustainable choice should become the most affordable one;
Amendment 1765 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the fact that the strategy rightly recognises the role and influence of the food environment in shaping consumption patterns and the need to make it easier for consumers tooffer consumers the possibility of chooseing healthy and sustainable diets; reiterates the importance of promoting sustainable diets by raising consumer awareness of the impacts of consumption patterns and providing information on diets that are better for human health and have a lower environmental footprint; underlines that food prices must send the right signal to consumers while protecting producers’ incomes; welcomes, therefore, the strategy’s objective that the healthy and sustainable choice shoulcan also combine environmental, social and become the most affordable onenomic sustainability, from the point of view of both producers and consumers;
Amendment 1798 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
18a. Emphasises that ‘best diets’ should be defined holistically as balanced diets, without focusing on ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ assessments of individual food types in relation to consumption patterns, amounts regularly consumed and combinations with other foods;
Amendment 1802 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Stresses the need to use appropriate instruments (brands, promotions, communication, etc.) to promote the ethical consumption of products from social farming, understood as farming that, in accordance with European Directives and national rules (where they exist), involves categories of disadvantaged workers (unemployed, disabled, asylum seekers, victims of violence, prisoners and ex-prisoners, etc.);
Amendment 1820 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 1852 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 1859 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the recognition in the strategy that Europeans’ diets are not in line with recommendations for healthy eating, and that a population-wide shift in consumption patterns is needed towards more healthy and plant-basedCalls on the Commission to promote eating patterns that lead to the adoption of varied diets (where all foods cand less red and processed meat, sugars, salt, and fats, which will also benef be consumed in the right quantities and with the environment; emphasises that EU-wide guidelines forright frequency) that are balanced and sustainable, and healthy diets would bring clarity to consumers on what constitutes a healthy and sustainable diet and inform Member States’ own efforts to integrate sustainability elements in national dietary advice; calls on the Commission to develop such guidelines and specific actions to effectively promote healthy plant-based dietsdapted to the specific needs of each consumer, while recognising and protecting the heritage of the different eating habits, traditions, preferences and production methods of EU countries and the businesses that represent them;
Amendment 1874 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the recognitionNotes the assertions made in the strategy that certain Europeans’ diets are not considered to be in line with recommendations for healthy eating, and that a (except for the Mediterranean diet, which was inscribed on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010), and that more population-wide shift in consumption patterns is needed towards more healthy and plant-based foods and less red and processed meat, sugars, salt, and fatoptions need to be introduced by providing a wider choice of products, including more healthy and plant-based foods, but not by eliminating animal proteins, which willare also benefit the environmenan essential element of a balanced diet; emphasises that EU-wide guidelines for sustainable and healthy diets would bring clarity to consumers on what constitutes a healthy and sustainable diet and inform Member States’ own efforts to integrate sustainability elements in national dietary advice; calls on the Commission to develop such guidelines and specific actions to effectively promote healthy plant-based diets;
Amendment 1920 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that the further development of plant protein production and alternative sources of protein in the EU, without prejudice to proteins of animal origin, which are essential for growth and an important component of complete and balanced diets, is a way of effectively addressing many of the environmental and climate challenges that EU agriculture is facing, as well as preventing deforestation in countries outside the EU; and reducing Europe’s current dependence regarding its supply of plant proteins; calls, therefore, for greater control over imports from third countries and for restrictions on imports that do not meet European standards on sustainable production;
Amendment 1978 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for a revision of public procurement legislation, including minimum mandatory criteria in schools and other public institutions to encourage organic and local food production and to promote more healthy diets by creating a food environment that enables consumers to make thsustainable and certified production of traditional and typical foods from short supply chains and with geographical indications, combining the use of quality products and sustainable raw materials with the service provided, and to promote more healthy choicediets;
Amendment 2038 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Reiterates its call to take the measures required to achieve a Union food waste reduction target of 30 % by 2025 and 50 % by 2030 compared to the 2014 baseline; underlines that binding targets are needed to achieve thi; underlines that proportionate, balanced and realistic targets are needed to achieve this, taking into account the different levels of food waste in individual countries;
Amendment 2067 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the proposed revision of EU rules on date marking; stresses that any change to date marking rules should be science based and should improve the use of date marking by actors in the food chain and its understanding by consumers, in particular ‘best before’ labelling, while at the same time not undermining food safety or quality;
Amendment 2118 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines the importance EU funding for research and innovation as a key driver in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable, healthy and inclusive European food system while facilitating investments needed to encourage agro- ecological practices in both, digitalisation, the circular bioeconomy and other forms of social and technological innovation, and the crucial role of farm advisory services in ensuring the transfer of knowledge to the farming community, drawing on the existing specialised training systems for farmers in Member States; stresses, further, the importance of extending this possibility to all actors in the chain, without additional administrative burdens;
Amendment 2140 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Underlines the need to enable the use of cutting-edge technologies, such as innovative animal and plant breeding techniques, artificial intelligence and digital technologies, at EU level as soon as possible; notes, in particular, that new breeding techniques (NBTs) could improve the tolerance of plant varieties to abiotic stresses and pests, as well as resistance to animal diseases, thereby helping to achieve the Green Deal objectives; calls, therefore, for EU provisions to enable such practices;
Amendment 2205 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls the global responsibility of European food systems and their key role in setting global standards for food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that all agricultural, food and feed products imported to the EU, including the raw materials needed to produce them, fully meet relevant EU regulations and the standards imposed by such regulations on European producers, and to provide development assistance to support primary producers from developing countries in meeting those standards; welcomes the Commission’s intention to take the environmental, economic and social impacts of requested import tolerances on European entrepreneurs into account;
Amendment 2267 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the Commission to clarify how it intends to prevent imports of agricultural products treated with active substances banned in the European Union from harming the health of European consumers;
Amendment 2279 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Believes that environmental and social sustainability must be at the heart of the future EU trade policy and every bilateral trade agreement in order to give substance to the farm to fork strategy;
Amendment 2282 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Points out that trade agreements must ensure that the parties involved actively promote the principles of sustainable development; stresses the need to guarantee international standards in line with Europe’s environmental and climate ambitions with a view to ensuring sustainable growth; notes that these agreements should also deem compliance with the Paris Agreement on climate change to be an essential and binding element in ensuring a global transition towards sustainable food systems; emphasises the need to ensure that European agriculture remains competitive, avoiding increased production costs that would be passed on to consumers and encourage them to purchase cheaper products imported from non-EU countries;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the adoption of a Temporary Framework for State aid measures established in response to the COVID-19 crisis; stresses, however, that this has led to differences in the use of that instrument in relation to the fiscal space available to Member States and to the differing size of their respective economies, which is liable to broaden existing imbalances and jeopardise the integrity of the European single market;
Amendment 157 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Commission’s White Paper on levelling the playing field as regards foreign subsidies; calls on the Commission to adopt as soon as possible instruments and policies to better address the distortive effects of foreign ownership and State aid in the internal market;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to adopt State aid instruments and policies in order to prevent possible hostile takeovers of European companies by foreign companies which are being subsidised by other governments, particularly in strategic sectors;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2144(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Welcomes the fact that the Court sees a strong increase in media interest with particularly high coverage of its special reports;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2142(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the Council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Council and of the Council for the financial year 2019 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the Council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Council and of the Council for the financial year 2019;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2142(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Emphasises Parliament's prerogative to grant discharge pursuant to Article 319 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union, and the applicable provisions of the Financial Regulation and Parliament’s Rules of Procedure in line with current interpretation and practice, namely to grant discharge in order to maintain transparency and ensure democratic accountability towards Union taxpayers;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2142(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35 a. Notes that over the course of almost twenty years Parliament has developed the practice of granting discharge to all Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2142(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. ENotes that the different roles of the respective institutions in the discharge procedures should be distinguished; emphasises that Parliament does not accept that the two institutions have an equivalent and reciprocal role in the discharge procedure;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its call on the Secretary- General to insist on the need for real geographical balance in terms of proportional representation of all Member States at all levels of staff, including top management; notes the difficulties Parliament encountered in recruiting some nationalities; stresses the importance of increasing the attractiveness of Parliament as an employer throughout all Member States;
Amendment 162 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 a (new)
Paragraph 86 a (new)
86 a. Geographic dispersion of Parliament - Single Seat
Amendment 163 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 b (new)
Paragraph 86 b (new)
86 b. Recalls that a vast majority of Parliament expressed in various resolutions support for a single seat to ensure efficient spending of Union taxpayers money;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 c (new)
Paragraph 86 c (new)
86 c. Notes that the Court has estimated that moving from Strasbourg to Brussels could generate annual savings of 114 million;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 d (new)
Paragraph 86 d (new)
86 d. Recalls that additional expenditure caused by the travels to Strasbourg goes against the principle of sound financial management;
Amendment 185 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 90
Paragraph 90
90. Recalls that, at its meeting of 10 December 2018, the Bureau decided to modify the rules applicable to the pension scheme by increasing the retirement age from 63 to 65 years and introducing a levy of 5% to pension payments for future pensioners with a view to improve its sustainability; welcomes that the immediate effects of the rules change were savings in the 2019 pensions payments amounting to approximately EUR 325 000, that of these, EUR 306 000 stem from the increase in pension age and EUR 19 000 stem from the introduction of a 5% levy to all pensions established after 1 January 2019; asks that the Bureau evaluate all possible options as soon as the Court of Justice has made its decisions regarding the current measures in order to find a fair solution to the voluntary pension scheme and fund while keeping Parliament's liability to a minimum as Union taxpayers’ money is involved;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that more than half of EU expenditure in 2019 may be considered as high-risk, including reimbursement-based payments for investments in the areas of cohesion and rural development; notes that the increase in the estimated rate of material error from 4,5 % in 2018 to 4,9 % in 2019 can result in auditors giving an adverse opinion on EU expenditurthe estimated error rate for the section 'Cohesion' drops from 5% (for 2018) to 4.4%, which is in line with the downward trend of the error rate in this area (in 2015 and 2016 it was 5.2% and 4.8% respectively); recalls that for the 2000-2006 programming period, this section of the EU budget recorded a double digit error rate;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Is of the opinion that the level of error estimated by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) for 2019 expenditure in this area should be assessed in the context of the multiannual nature of the programmes, in which case further corrections are exercised at a later stage which would lead to a significant reduction of the risk at the programme closure;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Addresses the European Court of Auditors with a request to produce a report with an estimated error rate after the closure of the 2007-2013 Cohesion Policy programmes;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 18 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the main reasons for this error rate are project ineligibility, infringement of internal market rules, and ineligible expenditure; recalls that these areas have high inherent risk of error and that checks by managing authorities and audit institutions are not always effective;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes efforts to simplify requirements to be made of project managers and management authorities in the Member States under the 2021-2027 programming period of the Common Provisions Regulation; however, as also noted by the European Court of Auditors, a number of provisions lack clarity as to their implementation and many procedures risk being complex depending on the rules of the different Member States. To this end, the Commission is invited, in a structured dialogue with Member States, to analyse administrative practices and procedures at Member State level in order to eliminate inefficiencies and to disseminate examples of effective administrative practices and procedures to all competent authorities of the Member States;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Shares the Court's conclusions stating that the change in the rules for the implementation of ESI Funds (Cohesion Policy and Agriculture / Fisheries), due to the crisis related to the COVID-19 pandemic, should further accelerate the implementation process;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes with concern that, at the end of the sixth year of implementation, absorption rates for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund (CF) are 6,6% lower than at the same stage in the previous programming period; and draws attention to the risk that, as the eligibility period draws to an end and given the circumstances of the COVID-19 crisis, Member States may prioritise spending over performance and regularity.
Amendment 42 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes with concern that, at the end of the sixth year of implementation, absorption rates for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund (CF) are 6,6% lower than at the same stage in the previous programming period; and draws attention to the risk that, as the eligibility period draws to an end and given the circumstances of the COVID-19 crisis, Member States may prioritise spending over performance and regularity.; stresses, however, that the absorption rate of ESI Funds in 2019 was higher than in any other year of MFF 2014-2020 period;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 50 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Calls on the Commission to identify the regions have a low funding take-up rates and to help them to improve it through the identification of the rules that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Cohesion Funds;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Urges the Commission to propose clear and easily applicable definitions and criteria for monitoring the funds available to fight the consequences of the COVID- 19 crisis;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7 d. Invites the Commission to interrupt or suspend payments in case of fraud, but where serious deficiencies in management and control systems have been identified, to use the block as last resort, when all other options have been exhausted, because suspending payments could have serious consequences for the regions severely hit already by the COVID-19 crisis;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF), established by Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 in order to provide financial assistance to Member States and accession countries undergoing major disasters or major public health emergencies, represents true European added value and the materialisation of a will, that has sometimes been insufficient or lacking, to provide mutual assistance and solidarity at Union level;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. noting the usefulness of the EUSF, highlighted by the Commission’s evaluation, in particular as regards reducing the burden on local authorities facing significant damage as a result of natural disasters or health emergencies;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses its deep concern that extreme weather events and natural disasters will only increase and intensify alongside climate change;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is of the view that all citizens expect European solidarity to be shown when disasters or serious health emergencies occur;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Draws attention to events such as COVID-19, which is severely affecting all of Europe, forest fires across the continent, including in unusual places such as the Arctic, and the series of violent earthquakes in Europe, particularly in Italy in 2016-2017, causing hundreds of deaths and some EUR 22 billion in damage, and in Croatia in March 2020; points out, moreover, that storms, extreme rainfall and flooding have caused considerable damage in many cities and valleys, and that increasingly violent hurricanes have caused devastation in the outermost regions, such as Hurricane Irma in 2017 in Saint-Martin, and Hurricane Lorenzo in 2019 in the Azores, which were particularly destructive; also recalls that it is necessary not to underestimate the problem of infectious plant diseases, such as xylella fastidiosa, which cause considerable damage to the environment and regional economies;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that it is vital that aid and funds be sent every more rapidly and easily to affected regions, and that links with the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) and the ERDF climate-change adaptation component are essential in order to create a comprehensive package;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen their research and education in order to put in place a system to ensure better preparedness to prevent and manage disasters and to minimize the impact of such crises;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2087(INI)
12b. Calls for increased coordination and cooperation between the research and development institutions of Member States, especially those facing similar risks; calls for enhanced early warning systems in Member States and the creation and strengthening of links between the various early warning systems;
Amendment 99 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Suggests that Member States identify investments, projects and tools in their National Recovery and Resilience Plans in order to prevent and limit damage from natural and health disasters;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that the establishment of a SEAR may have the advantage of some flexibility, but notes that, in its current form, the EUSF allocation remains uncertain, since it depends on the amounts mobilised by the EAR; undertakes, accordingly, closely to monitor the management of the SEAR in order to see whether the funding amount and allocation key provided for in this new financial instrument meet the needs of the EUSF, in view of the extension of its scope and the scale and proliferation of emergencies resulting, in particular, from climate changenatural disasters, climate change and the health emergency;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes with regret that it takes on average one year for the entire grant to reach the beneficiary and that the Fund cannot therefore, under the current conditions, claim to act as an instrument for rapid intervention; calls on the Commission to expedite payment procedures and to explore ways tof simplifying and make flexible, as much as possible, the administrative procedures required to access aid, in order to relieve disaster- stricken regions or countries from unnecessary administrative burdens;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Believes that, in the future, the EUSF budget will have to be increased in order to make it a real tool for EU solidarity; to this end, believes that the EUSF is not only used for damage repair but also for resilience in relation to climate change, natural disasters and public health emergencies in order to exit stronger from the disaster situation;
Amendment 142 #
2020/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission to strengthen synergies between the EUSF and cohesion funds, as well as with the UCPM, with a view to effective and structured risk management in the short, medium and long term, not only through the construction of sustainable, energy- and resource-efficient infrastructure, but also through the deployment of preventive measures; also calls on the Commission to demonstrate flexibility with programming and amending of nationals operational programmes when they comes to dealing with natural disasters;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. RecallStresses that while the EU’'s industrial future is linked to an alignmconnected to the principles of the European Green Deal too, account needs to be takent of the economy with the principles of the European Green Deal,ic and employment repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic in a roadmap towards a new growth policy for the EU, bringing citizens, cities and regions together, and allowing for a just transitionbusinesses, SMEs in particular, stakeholders, regions and local authorities together, and allowing for a just transition without further penalising the EU's economic and productive system;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that as a consequence of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU, together with the Member States, needs to implement strategies and actions that will help safeguard its economic, productive and social fabric, protecting SMEs in particular;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. NotStresses that investment in innovative means of production should foster cohesion amongst all EU regions, allowing them to accomplish fair and inclusivwhile respecting their individual characteristics and diversity, allowing them to accomplish fair, inclusive and realistically sustainable economic growth;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Hopes that access to financing will be guaranteed through procedures that ensure greater flexibility and simplicity, improving the administrative procedures and procedural stages linked to implementation, certification and checks;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. States that, in the implementation of Green Deal policies and funds, in particular funds for a just transition, each Member State shall direct national support policies towards the promotion and rewarding of virtuous behaviour by businesses, in particular SMEs, rather than penalising the various productive sectors present in their economic systems through burdens and obligations;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates that the public sector has an important new role to play in facilitating a just transition by promoting a green and fair energy transition, green and blue investments, the circular economy, as well as climate adaptation and risk prevention in all EU regions; considers therefore that the co-financing costs of the various ESI funds need to be excluded from calculations of the Stability and Growth Pact;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Hopes, given the importance of the public sector, to see e-government capacities developed in Member States, including the single digital gateway, through programmes, investment and exchange of best practice;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the EU should be attentive to preserving and developing an industrial strategy and production which ensure European strategic autonomy in the geopolitical context, as well as the availability and delivery of essential products and equipment for citizens if the need arises in the single market;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Observes that the services sector plays a fundamental role in a successful European industrial strategy, and considers the creation of an internal services market useful therefore, along with a strategy on a digital single market;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Believes that a European industrial strategy cannot be successful without a properly functioning single market; urges the Commission to implement and monitor state aid measures, and mergers, in order to prevent market distortions occurring in the medium to long term;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas cohesion policy is as an important policy tool to support gender equality between men and women;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas promoting gender equality between men and women is important to reduce regional economic and social disparities and for ensuring the long-term sustainable development of regions;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas gender-disaggregated data and the adoption of appropriate selection procedures are considered useful for promoting gender equality between men and women;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas policy coherence is lacking in the area of gender equality between men and women, and whereas a unified system facilitating an identical understanding and implementation of gender mainstreaming in the EU institutions does not yet exist;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU Recovery Fund focuses on economic stimuli for sectors with a deeply affected by the crisis, whigch share of male employment, whichrepresented by women and men alike, and therefore could potentially risks increasing gender inequalities between men and women in employment;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Role of cohesion policy in promoting gender equality between men and women to the benefit of socio- economic growth and sustainable development
Amendment 75 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of cohesion policy in promoting gender equality between men and women and the EU Gender Equality Strategy; recalls that all policy goals need appropriate resources dedicated to their implementation;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly believes that gender equality is still mainly addressed in a general manner and limited to the policy domains of the European Social Fund (ESF), as well as in the contextConsiders that equality between men and women is still mainly addressed in a general manner in the context of analysis and programming phase, while more attention is neededcould be given in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation phases;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. BStrongly believes that EU rules should be written in a clear and explicit way, and be bindingaiming also to enhance equality between men and women aspect where it is considered appropriate in relation to gender equality; between woman and man;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the need for a strong political commitment on the importance of gender equality between men and women for the entire population and for economic growth and territorial development;
Amendment 88 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 93 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the importance of a coordinated governance framework on gender equality between men and women, national guidelines and technical support, and stronger scrutiny at EU level after the adoption of operational programmes for this purpose;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out the insufficientConsiders necessary further development of training and capacity- building of Managing Authorities and implementing partners as regards the gender dimension of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds), as well as insufficient gender-oriented monitoringneed for a coordinated monitoring strategies, unified methodology and evaluation systems;
Amendment 102 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the lack of a binding gender equality strategy at national and regional level and a lack of awareness as regards the benefits of pursuing gender equality forn awareness as regards the benefits of pursuing equality between men and women for the sake of socio-economic growth and sustainable development at national and regional level;
Amendment 111 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that programme stakeholders and monitoring committees still lack expertise on the implementation of a gender perspective in concrete projects, especially in European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) interventions; considers there to be a lack of guidelines, training programmes and concrete examples of a good practice to address this issue;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that, where appropriate and without prejudice to other remaining policy goals, all programmes implemented under cohesion policy should ensure gender equality between men and women throughout their preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, as well as equal opportunities for all, without discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation;
Amendment 130 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the burden placed on women as principal caregivers in formal and informal settings, as well as its social value, especially during the COVID-19 crisis; therefore points out the crucial role of cohesion policy in securing investments in care services, to improve working conditions in this sector and to support a transition towards a better care economy;
Amendment 137 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that cohesion policy needs to support equal access to training for women and men alike, in order to bridge the digital gender gap and to support the just, green and digital transitions;
Amendment 142 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the crucial role of cohesion policy in investing in high-quality public services, both for combating gender inequalities between men and women, and for building social resilience and coping with economic, social and health crises;
Amendment 145 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 148 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for a strong political commitment to gender equality at EU and nationalbetween men and women at EU level in order to enhance the attention given by national and local stakeholders to gender equality aspect, both from a human rights perspective and as a crucial factor for socio-economic development, and to promote further commitment in this area;
Amendment 156 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for compulsoryonsiders it would be possible to indicate non-binding requirements on genderfor the equality objectives to be introduced in all post-2020 operational programmes, with specific and interdisciplinary measures to be translated into all operationbetween men and women objectives in the various post-2020 operational programs;
Amendment 165 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Strongly supports the ex ante requirement of developing a national gender equality strategy to underpin cohesion policy interventions;
Amendment 168 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the importance of partnerships with gender equality bodies and strongly supports their involvement in all programme phases; believes that all bodies created in the area of cohesion policy should be gender balancedof these organisations in all programme phases, in order to guarantee a better alignment between the implemented actions and the needs of both women and men by consolidating institutional framework and strengthening the gender equality coordination;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that a gender impact assessment, where appropriate in the context of policy area, should be a mandatory part of Member States’ evaluations on how the funds are spent and whether compliance with gender equality targets is respected;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 188 #
2020/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on all institutions to provide guidance documents and training sessions, so as to disseminate concrete examples of good practices on gender mainstreaming; stresses, moreover, that at the project selection stage the criteria for gender mainstreaming should be strengthened through higher scoring and requirements for more practical actions; recommends making use of the existing tools developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) such as its toolkit for gender budgeting in the ESI Funds;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas cohesion policy is an appropriate instrument for preventing differences in the treatment of women and men, particularly in areas facing problems associated with demographic change;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and the extraordinary measures taken in response by the European Union, the Member States and the regional and local authorities, as well as the direct and indirect effects of these measures, will have a short-term and long-term impact on demographic trends that is difficult to estimate with any accuracy;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas preliminary studies suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened existing inequalities between men and women, in part because of the increased burden of unpaid care in households, which in turn also leads to an increased likelihood of job losses or resignations necessitated by the circumstances; whereas this phenomenon has a disproportionate impact on women, which should be taken into account when considering demographic change as an aspect of cohesion policy;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas innovation and investment in human capital, which also occur as part of the corresponding process of socialisation within the family as well as through education, are the main drivers of socio-economic and employment growth for Member States and their regions over the medium to long term;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that in general rural, and post- industrial and remotereas and towns that are remote from major metropolitan areas are facing a number of specific situations: a considerable decline in population numbers, lower than national or EU average levels of income and difficulties of territorial integration with other regions, making them more exposed to the risk of depopulation; points out that rural regions currently account for 28 % of Europe’s population but this is predicted to fall significantly in the future;
Amendment 96 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Draws attention to some of the drivers of demographic change, forcing inhabitants from the abovementioned areas to leave and discouraging others from moving there: poor infrastructure, including a lack of fast broadband internet and missing transport networks, fewer job opportunities, particularly in occupations requiring higher education, and also in general for women owing to the widespread masculinisation of the labour market in peripheral areas, lack of public services and difficult access to health services, fewer education opportunities, making it more difficult to adapt to technological change, and a lack of cultural venues and leisure activities;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is of the view that urban areas are also exposed to depopulation, with one in five cities in Europe facing population losses since 1990, whereby depopulation is not adequately reflected in the records kept by statistical offices and agencies because the figures for people leaving areas are delayed by many years; emphasises in this regard that this phenomenon means that the actual scale of depopulation in rural areas and in small and medium-sized towns and cities is underestimated; notes also that this problem affects the majority of non- metropolitan towns and cities, in particular small towns and cities; notes, however, that urban shrinkage is not always a continuous linear process and can be episodic or temporary, depending on the territorial context;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines a pattern of ‘inner peripheralisation’, in the sense that central, eastern and southern European regions report a substantially negative net population migration rate, while northern and western European regions report a substantially positive rate, receiving constantly large numbers of economic migrants;
Amendment 118 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Acknowledges that the metropolitan areas around major cities register a positive migration rate, with characteristic rural-to-urban population movements, as a consequence ofnd therefore experience an influx of young people with enormous growth potential without previously having had to incur the costs of their care, upbringing and primary and/or secondary education, which results in an increasingly urbanised concentration in employment growth patterns;
Amendment 121 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes also that regions presenting a high share of people with high levels of education and providing more employment opportunities for people with high levels of education are less exposed to the depopulation process;
Amendment 142 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that local and regional authorities, with the support of the central and EU authorities, should play a decisive role in developing territorial strategies, taking into consideration the development needs and the potential of the areas concerned, including the economic, social and demographic trends; points out that community-led local development strategies are a useful tool that can be used to create jobs and increase accessibility to services at local level;
Amendment 155 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls the need for strategies aimed at reversing labour migration; calls on local and, regional, central and EU authorities to tackle the brain drain in ‘sending’ regions through prevention, mitigation and appropriate responses; underlines in this context that there are already several initiatives in various Member States, such as incentives for workers with highly specialised skills, aimed at turning the brain drain into a brain gain for the regions in question;
Amendment 161 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the COVID-19 health crisis has affected all Member States and regions to different extents, and is likely to lead to new trends as regards demographic flows; recalls in this context that the additional resources provided through REACT-EU in order to ensure a sound and robust recovery of the EU’s economy from the crisis could significantly help to keep people in employment, including through support for small and medium-size enterprises and for short-time work schemes and the self-employed and create new jobs for educated individuals in areas at risk of depopulation, including through support for small and medium-size enterprises and the self-employed, and through the introduction of flexible working arrangements, including remote or short- time work;
Amendment 174 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that the Recovery and Resilience Facility will provide large-scale financial support to make Member States’ economies more resilient and better prepared for the future, and insists that Member States should propose and implement measures for addressing adverse demographic change; highlights the importance of the instruments f, for example by putting in place more widespread telework a trransition to sustainability such as the Just Transition Fund and its implementation mechanism, which aim to support the communities affected by the energy transition and avoid thegements that allow remote working, thereby making it possible for young educated people to stay in areas which they might previously have left and which are at particular risk of depopulation;
Amendment 201 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Member State to include differentiated demographic challenges in their national development policies and long- term strategies for sustainable development correlated with the European Semester, thus ensuring proper financing for demographic issues;
Amendment 209 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the regions at risk of depopulation to focus investments on the creation of jobs, in particular for young people, including those who have completed higher education, as well as on ways of encouraging young families to settle in those regions and on universal accessibility to quality services and infrastructure and job creation; insists on investment in education, reskilling of workers, creating entrepreneurial conditions and supporting SMEs;
Amendment 244 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Recommends developing the so- called ‘oasis strategies’ focusing on the most successful, vibrant and growing sectors, by exploiting the local potential for development of the region; calls on the local and regional authorities to focus on attracting young, trained and talented workers and retaining any such workers who are currently employed, encouraging entrepreneurship, using local, national and EU incentives; underlines the role of the ‘silver economy’ as a policy shift for rural areas, turning the issue of population ageing into an opportunity for the development of rural areas;
Amendment 272 #
2020/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recommends, where appropriate, the reform of education and training systems in the Member States, inter alia by developing educational pathways to occupations that are compatible with remote working, combined with policies to prevent a permanent brain drain from the ‘sending’ regions; insists on using local at regional advantages, as well as the development of economic and social facilities, not only to prevent the brain drain, but also to reverse this phenomenon;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
— having regard to the blog post from Bruegel of 5 June 2020 entitled ‘Is the COVID-19 crisis an opportunity to boost the euro as a global currency?’,
Amendment 26 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas current geopolitical tensions and international trade challenges – including the disruption of value chains, technological developments, digital transformation, the rise of China’s economic power and the challenges posed by the US to multilateralism – lead to a multipolar world economy, thus paving the way for a potential shift towards a multicurrency reserve system where the euro will offer additional currency choices for market participants globally and allow for reduced global financial risks;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the euro, whilst being the second most internationally traded currency after the USD, is still lagging behind in some of the key functions of an international currency, such as its role as a reference for official and private use;
Amendment 36 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas while the decision to use a currency is ultimately determined by market participants' preferences, confidence in the stability of currency is a crucial component that influences their choices and an important criterion for central banks and governments in determining the composition of their international reserves;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Brexit brings structural changes to the EU financial system and its stability, intensifying the need to continue developing the EU’s capital markets, to avoidthe United Kingdom (UK) ceased to be a Member State of the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020; whereas the UK's withdrawal from the EU brings structural changes to the EU financial system and its stability, intensifying the need for further integration and improvement of the EU’s capital markets, with a view to making them as attractive, competitive, and resilient as possible, thereby avoiding market fragmentation and to maintaining a global and cooperative mindset, while consolidating its emerging polycentric financial and capital market system;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas in some strategic markets, such as markets for raw materials, many European companies still do not choose the euro as a reference currency for pricing and trading;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas, historically, countries issuing dominant currencies have been characterised by a large and growing economy, free movement of capital, a willingness to play an international role, stability, an ability to provide a large and elastic supply of safe assets, developed financial markets, and significant geopolitical and/or military power; whereas the EMU does not meet all these criteria;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas the ECB's own international role of the euro summary composite index suggests that the rise of the euro as an international currency peaked as early as 2005; whereas, thereafter, its internationalisation went into reverse, and the euro has not since returned to its previous status;
Amendment 89 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that strengthenit is ing the international role of the euro can generate benefits both in the short and long term; notes, however, that itstrategic long term interest of the euro area and of its Member States to draw all possible benefits from issuing the euro currency which has the potential of becoming a more important global reserve currency in the long term; notes, however, that strengthening the international role of the euro also brings risks and responsibilities that must be taken into consideration in the process of complementing market forces with policy measures; underlines, in particular, that thea strengthened international currency status of the euro can enhance monetary policy autonomy and reinforce its global transmission, make the euro more of an attractive investment, and provide exorbitant privilege and lower exchange rate pass-through., thus increasing the EU's ability to frame its policy stance independently vis-à-vis other global powers;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that, in order for the potential benefits from the strengthened role of the euro to materialise, the Union has to complete the as yet unfinisfurther develop thed infrastructure for the common currency and make more progress on its critical functions;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates, in this context, the need to deepen and completefurther develop the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), the Banking Union and the Capital Markets Union (CMU), with a view to enhancing the EU's growth potential and international competitiveness of European markets and, thus also improving the attractiveness of the euro;
Amendment 116 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that making more progress in developing the CMU would increase both resilience to and independence from global developments and the attractiveness of euro-denominated assets; deploregrets the segmentation of the euro area’s capital markets along national lines, which has resulted in relatively small-sized markets; considers Brexitthe UK's withdrawal from the EU, in that regard, as both a challenge and an opportunity;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the need for strong, fair, and sustainable and sound fiscal and structural growth- enhancing policies that are based on a commitment to credible fiscal rules; calls for further reflection on the adequacypossible reforms of the stability and growth pact framework despite thein order to set realistic targets for debt reduction in challenging circumstances; supports the plan outlined in Next Generation EU to use, in addition to monetary policy, a fiscal impulse, notably borrowing EUR 750 billion from capital markets bonds to finance the recovery and green transition, in addition to the issuance of EUR 100 billion in ‘social’ bonds under the European instrument for temporary support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency (SURE), which is intended to preserve employment; applauds the high level of interest that investors have demonstrated in European bonds;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that the Union must avoid repeating the same mistakes made during the sovereign debt crisis in the euro area; therefore believes that a premature withdrawal of support measures should be avoided in order to prevent the possibility of a recession;
Amendment 157 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises that the benefits of a strengthened international role for the euro may come from a more liquid markets than the single currency and from financial assets secured at supranational level;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes note of the role geopolitics plays in global currency competition; highlights in this regard that the EU’s limited geopolitical reach is in part due to its military dependence on the United States;
Amendment 168 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is concerned that EMU’s lack of ability to speak as a unified voice with international institutions can hold backBelieves that the disproportionately high number of EU and EMU Member States' voices in international institutions and fora constitutes a European advantage, with coordination among the various EU representatives during these meetings being conducive the international role of euro;
Amendment 180 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that a strengthened international role of the euro wcould enhance the EU’s capability to enforce open strategic autonomy; recommendemphasises, therefore, actions intended to both design and implement policy measures thatthe need for policy makers to undertake productivity-enhancing structural reforms, thus improving potential growth and fostering the international role of the euro and; supports market-driven shifts in this direction;
Amendment 188 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Advocates, in this context, that policies critical for and conducive to strengthening the international role of the euro sheuro area economies are likely to also increase the use of the euro as an international reserve currency; considers that such policies could target, inter alia, international trade, fiscal and monetary policy mix, financial services and capital markets, labour market rigidities, payments systems, the climate, the digital transformation, energy, and foreign and security policies;
Amendment 191 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Underlines that labour market flexibility is instrumental in creating job opportunities; believes that a structural mismatch between supply and demand for labour hinders recovery and long-term growth and therefore calls for structural reforms to eliminate existing rigidities in the labour market; suggests that such structural reforms could include revising wage-setting mechanisms in order to better reflect productivity developments, enhanced labour mobility and more flexible working patterns;
Amendment 201 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Recalls that one of the main objectives of the euro is to improve the level of protection of its citizens and businesses; stresses that a wider worldwide use of the euro would reduce the costs and risks borne by European businesses and households;
Amendment 216 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that, besides its primary mandate of maintaining price stability, the ECB is tasked with other secondary objectives, including promoting the smooth operation of payment systems; underlines the importance of having autonomous European payment solutions; calls on the ECB to ensure an adequate balance between financial innovation and stability;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU is seeking to establish an ambitious and comprehensive new partnership with the UK that covers the areas of interest outlined in the Political Declaration: trade and economic cooperation, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, foreign policy, security and defence, andcounter- terrorism, cyber security and other thematic areas of cooperation;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas as a third country, the UK cannot have the same rights and enjoy the same benefits as a member and the situation in both the EU and the UK will therefore change significantly as of January 2021;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the UK is an important player and ally in the field of foreign affairs, security and defence, characterized by its large defence budget, its far-reaching diplomatic network, high- class security and intelligence services and permanent seat on the UN Security Council, and a founding member of NATO
Amendment 30 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas the future relationship must be based on a balance of rights and obligations, taking into account the principles of each Party
Amendment 38 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that there is a high level of convergence between the negotiating objectives expressed in its resolution of 12 February 2020 and the negotiating directivesose adopted by the Council on 25 February 2020; emphasises that the Commission has Parliament’s full support in negotiating with the UK in accordance with the established directives, as all three institutions broadly share the objectives thato be achieved through these negotiations should achieve;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 57 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Recalls that any future association agreement concluded between the EU and the UK pursuant to Article 217 of the TFEU (‘the Agreement’) must be in strict concordance with the following principles:
Amendment 58 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point i
Paragraph 4 – point i
Amendment 87 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the fact that from the EU’s perspective,at the aim of the negotiations is to establish a new, ambitious and comprehensive partnership with the UK that is comprehensive and covers the areas outlined in the Political Declaration: trade and economic cooperation, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, foreign policy, security and defence, andcounter-terrorism, cyber security and wider thematic areas of cooperation;
Amendment 100 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the importance of being ready for the UK’s withdrawal from the internal market and the customs union at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations; stresses that the consequences will be even more significant should no agreement be reached; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s sector-specific ‘readiness notices’, which seek to ensure that EU industry is ready for the inevitable shock that the UK’s withdrawal from the single market will cause;
Amendment 123 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the Withdrawal Agreement is the instrument for implementing the arrangements for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and that the only purpose of the EU-UK Joint Committee is to oversee its applicunder the Withdrawal Agreement is to oversee its implementation, application and interpretation; underlines the importance of the effective implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement as a litmus test for the good faith that the UK brings to the negotiating process and recalls that the outcome of the negotiations would be linked to itrust between the parties to the Agreement;
Amendment 143 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a third country, will have the task ofo implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedentednew structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee which are exempt from formal European Parliament scrutiny; requests to be kept fully informed on the application of that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee in that regard;
Amendment 151 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that until 31 December 2020the end of the transition period, the United Kingdom is obliged to contribute to the financing of the European Defence Agency, the European Union Institute for Security Studies, and the European Union Satellite Centre, and to the costs of Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations;
Amendment 156 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the fact thatat during the transition period the UK must implement all pre-nd upheld all new and existing EU restrictive measures and sanctions and any decided during the transition period, must support EU statements and positions in third countries and international organisations, and participate on a case-by- case basis in EU military operations and civilian missions established under the CSDP, yet without any leading capacity within a new Framework Participation Agreement, while respecting the EU’s decision-making autonomy and the relevant EU decisions and legislation, including on procurement and transfers in the field of defence; asserts that such cooperation is conditional on full compliance with international human rights law and international humanitarian law and EU fundamental rights;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – point i
Paragraph 13 – point i
(i) reciprocal arrangement for mutually beneficial market access for goods, services, public procurement without any restrictions on imports and exports, recognition of professional qualifications and where relevant foreign direct investment to be negotiated in full compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules;
Amendment 185 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – point ii a (new)
Paragraph 13 – point ii a (new)
(ii a) commitment by both parties not to adopt trade restrictive measures that violate the principles of proportionality and necessity;
Amendment 190 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – point iii
Paragraph 13 – point iii
(iii) while striving for the widest possible trade in goods, the Commission should evaluate possible quotas and tariffs for the most sensitive sectors as well as the need for safeguard clauses to protect the integrity of the EU single market; reiterates, moreover, that for instance with respect to food and agricultural products, access to the single market is conditional on strict compliance with all EU laws and standards, particularly in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health;
Amendment 240 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates that given the UK’s geographic proximity and economic interdependence with the EU, the breadth and depth of the agreement on a level playing field will be essential in determining the extent of the overall future EU-UK relationship; considers, therefore, that a level playing field must be ensured and EU standards safeguarded in order to avoid a ‘race to the bottom’ as well as measures having an unjustified and disproportionate damaging effect on trade flows, with a view to dynamic alignment; stresses the need to ensure that the UK does not gain an unfair competitive advantage through the undercutting of levels of protection and to prevent regulatory arbitrage by market operators;
Amendment 265 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Points out that these provisions should ensure that standards are not lowered, while empowering both parties to modify commitments over time to lay down higher standards or include additional areas, in full respect of the proportionality and necessity principles; stresses, moreover, that commitments and provisions should be enforceable by autonomous interim measures, a solid dispute settlement mechanism and remedies, with a view to dynamic alignment;
Amendment 294 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that this is contrary to the provisions of the Political Declaration, which contains a part dedicated specifically to the EU-UK futurealls for the establishment of a future broad, comprehensive and balanced EU-UK security partnership, and to which the UK has agreed;
Amendment 296 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recalls the importance of the UK's military, intelligence and diplomatic sources and its commitment to European security; calls, with a view to international peace and stability, Europe's security and the safety of their respective citizens, on the UK and the EU and its Member States to maintain a strong and close relationship, including through NATO, in terms of security and defence in order to address issues of shared concern;
Amendment 326 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines the fact that the EU is anand its Member States are important partners for the UK in foreign and security policy, as the need for common responses to address foreign, security and defence policy challenges is crucial to both sides; encourages the exchange of information and intelligence as well as close cooperation in the areas of counter- terrorism, space policy, cyberwarfare and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defence;
Amendment 332 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Emphasises that as of 1 January 2021, if there is nothe absence of a timely agreement on cooperation ion foreign and security policy, the UK will be considered a third country, which will have an unwelcome impact on existing cooperation in foreign and security policythis field as of 1 January 2021;
Amendment 345 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. ConsiderStresses that it is in the commonmutual interest of the UK and the EU to cooperate on the development of effective and genuinely interoperable defence capabilities, including within the European Defence Agency, and to continue the highly valuable partnerships within NATO and EU programmes on defence and external security, such as the European Defence Fund, Galileo and cyber-security programmes;
Amendment 349 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls that a number of restrictive measures (sanctions regimes) are currently in force in the UK under EU legislation; underlines the fact that the UK will still be bound to apply UN sanctions regimes following its withdrawal; cCalls for the establishment of a proper coordination mechanism for sanctions between both parties in order to maximise their impact and to ensure convergence and that mutual interests are pursued and met in the promotion of common values;
Amendment 69 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Following the end of the transition period, barriers to trade and to cross-border exchanges between the Union and the United Kingdom will be present. Broad and far-reaching consequences for businesses, particularly SMEs, citizens and public administrations are expected. Those consequences are unavoidable and stakeholders need to make sure that they are ready for them.
Amendment 71 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) On 24 December 2020, the Agreement on Trade and Cooperation between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, on one hand, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on the other, was reached. This agreement, which prevented the hypothesis of a "Hard Brexit", regulates the framework of future relations between the EU and the United Kingdom relating, in particular, to the following areas: trade in goods and services, investment, competition, energy and sustainability, fisheries, data protection and coordination in the field of social security.
Amendment 90 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) For the purposes of contributing to economic, social and territorial cohesion, it is appropriate that Member States, when designing support measures, focus in particular on the regions, areas and local communities, including those dependent on fishing activities in the United Kingdom waters, that are likely to be most negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom. Member States may have to take specific measures notably to support businesses, in particular SMEs and their employees, and economic sectors adversely affected by the withdrawal. It is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve this objective.
Amendment 121 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to enable Member States to deploy the additional resources and to ensure sufficient financial means to swiftly implement measures under the Reserve, a substantial amount thereof should be disbursed in 2021period 2021-2023 as pre- financing. The distribution method should take into account the importance of trade with the United Kingdom and the importance of fisheries in the United Kingdom exclusive economic zone, based on reliable and official statistics. Given the unique nature of the event that the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union constitutes and the uncertainty that has surrounded key aspects of the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Union after the expiry of the transition period, it is difficult to anticipate the appropriate measures Member States will have to take rapidly to counter the effects of the withdrawal. It is therefore necessary to grant Member States flexibility and in particular to allow the Commission to adopt the financing decision providing the pre-financing without the obligation pursuant to Article 110(2) of the Financial Regulation to provide a description of the concrete actions to be financednecessary to grant Member States certain flexibility.
Amendment 122 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to enable Member States to deploy the additional resources and to ensure sufficient financial means to swiftly implement measures under the Reserve, a substantial amount thereof should be disbursed in 2021 as pre-financing. The distribution method should take into account the importance of trade with the United Kingdom, impact of the withdrawal on the migration flows of the EU nationals and the importance of fisheries in the United Kingdom exclusive economic zone, based on reliable and official statistics. Given the unique nature of the event that the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union constitutes and the uncertainty that has surrounded key aspects of the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Union after the expiry of the transition period, it is difficult to anticipate the appropriate measures Member States will have to take rapidly to counter the effects of the withdrawal. It is therefore necessary to grant Member States flexibility and in particular to allow the Commission to adopt the financing decision providing the pre-financing without the obligation pursuant to Article 110(2) of the Financial Regulation to provide a description of the concrete actions to be financednecessary to grant Member States certain flexibility.
Amendment 136 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) To ensure equal treatment of all Member States and consistency in the evaluation of the applications, the Commission should assess the applications in a package. It should look in particular into the eligibility and the accuracy of the expenditure declared, the direct link of the expenditure with measures taken to address the consequences of the withdrawal and the measures put in place by the Member State concerned to avoid double funding. Upon assessment of the applications for a financial contribution from the Reserve, the Commission should clear the pre- financing paid, and recover the unused amount. In order to concentrate the support on Member States most affected by the withdrawal, where the expenditure in the Member State concerned, accepted as eligible by the Commission, exceeds the amount paid as pre-financing and 0.06% of the nominal Gross National Income (GNI) for 2021 of the Member State concerned, it should be possible to allow for a further allocation from the Reserve to that Member State within the limits of the financial resources available. Given the extent of the expected economic shock, the possibility to usecases of payments to Member States under Article 11(6) of this Regulation being made at a rate of 100%, the amounts recovered from thshould be pre-financing for the reimbursement of additional expenditure by Member States should be provided forturned to the national budgets of the Member States.
Amendment 161 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘reference period’ means the reference period referred to in Article 63(5), point (a), of the Financial Regulation, which shall be from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 20224;
Amendment 168 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The Reserve shall provide support to counter the adversimmediate and negative consequences of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union in Member States, regions and sectors, in particular those that are worst affected by that withdrawal, and to mitigate the related impact on the economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 172 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The resources referred to in paragraph 2 shall be allocated as a pre- financing amount of EUR 5 370 994 000 in 2021 in accordance with Article 8 and distributed in three annual tranches in the years 2021-2023 as follows:
Amendment 173 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 178 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 183 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) - in 2021 - 40% - in 2022 - 30% - in 2023 - 30%
Amendment 184 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The amounts referred to in point (a) of the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be considered pre-financing within the meaning of Article 115(2), point (b)(i), of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 194 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) measures to support the most affected economic sectors, in particular the agro-food and capital goods sectors;
Amendment 209 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) assistance and support measures for Member States to set up databases to help European citizens who have lost their jobs as a result of the UK's withdrawal back into employment;
Amendment 220 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) measures aimed at re-integration of EU-nationals that left the United Kingdom, as a result of the withdrawal;
Amendment 224 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) technical assistance for the management, monitoring, information and communication, complaint resolution, and control and auditing of the Reserve;
Amendment 230 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. When designing support measures, Member States shall take into account the varied impact of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union on different regions and local communities and focus support from the Reserve on those most affected, as appropriate.
Amendment 240 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 253 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. By derogation from Article 12 of the Financial Regulation, unused commitment and payment appropriations under this Regulation shall be automaticallymay be carried over and may be used until 31 December 20253. The appropriations carried over shall be consumed first in the following financial year. Appropriations that has not been used until 31 December 2023 shall be cancelled.
Amendment 260 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 262 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall pay the annual tranches of pre- financing within 60 days of the date of the adoption of the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 2. It shall be cleared in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 265 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Amendment 269 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Member States shall submit an application to the Commission for a financial contribution from the Reserve by 30 September 2023. The Commission shall assess this application and establish whether additional amounts are due to Member States or any amounts should be recovered from the Member States in accordance with Article 11.
Amendment 290 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – title
Article 11 – title
11 Clearance of the pre-financing and calculation of the additional amounts due to Member States
Amendment 291 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the application referred to in Article 10 and shall satisfy itself that the application is complete, accurate and truend true and does not include any expenditure which violates Article 6. When calculating the financial contribution due to the Member State from the Reserve, the Commission shall exclude from Union financing expenditure for measures which were implemented or for which disbursements have been made in breach of applicable law.
Amendment 292 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Based on the assessment, the Commission shall, by means of an implementing act, establish the following:total amount of eligible public expenditure (the ’accepted amount’).
Amendment 294 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 295 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 297 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 308 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Amendment 309 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Amendment 311 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Where the accepted amount is lower than the pre-financing for the Member State concerned, the difference shall be recovered in accordance with the Financial Regulation, and in particular its Part I, Chapter 6, Sections 3, 4 and 5. The recovered amounts shall be treated as internal assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3), point (b), of the Financial Regulation and, where the third subparagraph of paragraph 3 of this Article has been applied, shall be used to increase proportionately the contributions paid to Member States eligible for additional amounts under paragraph 3 of this Article up to a maximum of 100 %. In case payments to Member States pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article have been made at a rate of 100 %, the amounts recovered shall be returned to the genernational budgets of the UnionMember States.
Amendment 312 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Amendment 314 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Amendment 331 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. By 30 June 20264, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation to examine the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value of the Reserve. The Commission may make use of all relevant information already available in accordance with Article 128 of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 335 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. By 30 June 20275, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a report on the implementation of the Reserve.
Amendment 341 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. The factor linked to fish caught in the UK EEZ is used to allocate EUR 6300 million. The factor linked to trade, with particular focus on agri-food sector, is used to allocate EUR 34 400 million. BothThe factor linked to demographics is used to allocate EUR 300 million. All amounts are expressed in 2018 prices.
Amendment 359 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
b) to assess the relative importance of these trade flows for each Member State, the sum of trade flows with the UK are expressed as a percentage of the Member State’s GDPtotal trade flows and subsequently expressed as an index of the EU average (index of dependency);
Amendment 360 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point e
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point e
e) the shares so obtained are adjusted by dividing them with the Member State’s GNI per capita (in purchasing power parities) expressed as a percentage of the average GNI per capita of the EU (average expressed as 100%);
Amendment 367 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
4a. The factor linked to demographics is determined by applying the following: a) share of each Member States’ return migration, measured by the difference between the number of EU nationals living in the UK, according to the latest available statistics, and the number in the reference period.
Amendment 372 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f a (new)
fa) for demographics reference period shall be 2015.
Amendment 176 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) To safeguard the fairness and contestability of core platform services provided by gatekeepers, it is necessary to provide in a clear and unambiguous manner for a set of harmonised obligations with regard to those services. Such rules are needed to address the risk of harmful effects of unfair practices imposed by gatekeepers, to the benefit of the business environment in the services concerned, to the benefit of users and ultimately to the benefit of society as a whole. Given the fast-moving and dynamic nature of digital markets, and the substantial economic power of gatekeepers, it is important that these obligations are effectively applied without being circumvented. To that end, the obligations in question should apply to any practices by a gatekeeper, irrespective of its form and irrespective of whether it is of a contractual, commercial, technical or any other nature, insofar as a practice corresponds to the type of practice that is the subject of one of the obligations of this Regulation. In particular, gatekeepers' actions should adequately ensure transparency, interoperability (including equitable use of and access to data) and equal treatment (for example, where anti- competitive self-preferencing, tying or bundling may arise).
Amendment 430 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) refrain from combining personal data sourced from theseany of its core platform services with personal data from any other core platform service or services offered by the gatekeeper or with personal data from third-party services, and from signing in end users to other services of the gatekeeper in order to combine personal data, unless the end user has been presented with the specific choice and provided consent in the sense of Article 6(1) (a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. ;, and provided that resulting data is made available by the gatekeeper to third parties that provide competing advertising services, and no data advantage would be conferred upon the gatekeeper’s own core platform services as a result. The gatekeeper may rely on the legal basis included under Article 6(1)(c) or (d) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, where applicable.
Amendment 469 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) provide each advertisers and publishers to which it supplies advertising services, upon their request, with informawith free of charge high-quality granular, effective, continuous and real- time access, equivalent to that conferred upon the gatekeeper itself, to information on the visibility and availability of advertisement portfolio as well as pricing conditions concerning the bids placed by advertisers and advertising intermediaries the price paid by the advertiser and publisheror advertising intermediary, as well as the amount orand remuneration paid to the publisher, for the publishing of a given ad and for each of the relevant advertising services provided by the gatekeeper, and on a basis that enables a clear understanding of the cost of the services provided and comparison against the cost of third-party services.
Amendment 538 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) provide advertisers and publishers, upon their request and free of charge, with access to the performance measuring tools of the gatekeeper and the information necessary for advertisers and publisheor third parties authorised by advertisers and publishers, upon their request and free of charge, with effective and real time access to the same granular data accessible to the gatekeeper, for the measurement and verification of advertising in a format that is reconcilable with equivalent data from other sources, to enable advertisers publishers and/or their third-party advertising technology vendors to carry out their own independent measurement and verification of the ad inventory, including aggregated data and performance data in a manner that would allow advertisers and publishers to run their own verification and measurement tools to assess performance of the core services provided for by the gatekeepers;
Amendment 546 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) provide effective portability of datand users or third parties authorised by an end user, free of charge, with effective portability and interoperability of data provided by the end user or generated through this or her activity of a business user or end user and shall, in particular, provide tools for end users to facilitate the exercise of data portability, in line with Regulation EU 2016/679, including by the provision of continuous and real-time access in the context of their use on the relevant core platform service, including by providing free of charge and technically accessible tools for business users, or third parties authorised by a business user, and end users to facilitate the effective portability and interoperability, in line with Regulation EU 2016/679, including by the provision of continuous and real-time access while ensuring no data advantage is conferred upon the gatekeeper’s own core platform services as a result, including where necessary by placing restrictions on its own access to such data;
Amendment 552 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) provide business users, or third parties authorised by a business user, free of charge, with effective, high-quality, granular, continuous and real-time access and use of aggregated orequivalent to that conferred upon the gatekeeper itself and use of non- aggregated data, including personal data, that is provided for or generated in the context of the use of the relevant core platform services or of ancillary services offered by the gatekeeper by those business users and the end users engaging with the products or services provided by those business users; f via the core personal data, provide access and use only where directly connected with the use effectuated by the end user in respect of the products or services offered by the relevant business user through the relevant clatform services; this shall include at the request of the business user, the possibility and necessary tools to access and analyse data “in-situ” without a transfer from the gatekeeper; fore platform service, andersonal data, provide access only when the end user opts in to such sharing with a consent in the sense of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679; ; , while ensuring no data advantage is conferred upon the gatekeeper’s own core platform services as a result, including where necessary by placing restrictions on its own access to such data;
Amendment 568 #
2020/0374(COD)
(k a) provide business users, or third parties authorised by a business user, free of charge, with all necessary technical information required by them to optimise the interoperation of their products or services with the gatekeeper’s core platform services, ensuring that they have access to the same level of information, in the same format and at the same time as the gatekeeper’s own distinct products or services have access in order to interoperate with each other;
Amendment 574 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point k b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point k b (new)
(k b) engage in good faith in the development of industry standards, in compliance with competition law requirements, to develop data portability and interoperability protocols that comply with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, including, for example, common transaction ID and common user ID protocols;
Amendment 578 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point k c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point k c (new)
(k c) allow and encourage third party advertising services to interoperate with the gatekeeper’s advertising services on reasonable terms and in an unencumbered fashion, including competing technologies and services, for example, programmatic guaranteed and header bidding;
Amendment 581 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point k d (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point k d (new)
(k d) refrain from tying and bundling any distinct products or services, or where distinct products or services are bundled, ensure the products are also offered separately to business users on reasonable terms and on a non-discriminatory basis;
Amendment 583 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point k e (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point k e (new)
(k e) allow third-party DSP providers to access gatekeeper-owned and controlled advertising inventory.
Amendment 602 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 620 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a A gatekeeper shall inform the Commission and the competent national authorities of intended changes to its core platform services that implicate the provisions of Articles 5 and 6. Following dialogue with the gatekeeper concerned and after consulting interested third parties, the Commission may pursue such actions as it deems appropriate, including monitoring the implementation of the change contemplated, issuing non- binding guidelines or issuing binding measures that the gatekeeper concerned will be obliged to observe at all times. Such dialogue shall be without prejudice to any enforcement action using the powers foreseen in this Regulation.
Amendment 643 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. A gatekeeper shall ensure that the obligations of Articles 5 and 6 are fully and effectively complied with. While the obligations of Articles 5 and 6 apply in respect of core platform services designated pursuant to Article 3, their implementation shall not be undermined by any behaviour of the undertaking to which the gatekeeper belongs, regardless of whether this behaviour is of a contractual, commercial, technical or any other nature. In particular, the gatekeeper’s actions shall adequately ensure transparency, interoperability (including equitable use of and access to data) and equal treatment (for example, where anti-competitive self- preferencing, tying or bundling may arise).
Amendment 749 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The adoption of three complaint resolution decisions under Article 7(2a) over a period of five years in relation to the scope of the same obligation specified under Article 6 shall afford the Commission the right to adopt a non- compliance decision under Article 25 without the need for the Commission to satisfy the advisory procedure referred to in Article 32(4).
Amendment 809 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Amendment 164 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to achieve the objective of ensuring a safe, predictable and trusted online environment, for the purpose of this Regulation the concept of “illegal content” should be defined broadly and also covers information relating to illegal content, products, services and activities. In particular, that concept should be understood to refer to information, irrespective of its form, that under the applicable law is either itself illegal, such as illegal hate speech or terrorist content and unlawful discriminatory content, or that relates to activities that are illegal, such as the sharing of images depicting child sexual abuse, unlawful non- consensual sharing of private images, revenge porn, deepfakes, online stalking, the sale of non-compliant or counterfeit products, the non-authorised use of copyright protected material or activities involving infringements of consumer protection law. In this regard, it is immaterial whether the illegality of the information or activity results from Union law or from national law that is consistent with Union law and what the precise nature or subject matter is of the law in question.
Amendment 59 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.
Amendment 67 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. However, in some Member States natural gas projects represent substantial potential for reduction of CO2 emissions, including by facilitating transition from solid fossil fuels, in particular coal, lignite, peat and oil shale, to natural gas. The revision of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 should not negatively affect not yet completed natural gas infrastructure projects which were already included in the fourth or fifth Union list of projects of common interest established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013. Those projects should therefore be able to maintain their previous status and be eligible as projects of common interest to be established under this Regulation. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final
Amendment 80 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable and low carbon gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative digital technologies as well as technological, mechanical or engineering solutions for aiming to improve gas quality and grid management.
Amendment 83 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union taking into account the various specificities of each Member State and the needs to follow different pathways towards decarbonisation, as to leave no one behind in the end. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide.
Amendment 108 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
Amendment 113 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the integration of the Union's energy markets, security of energy supply, affordability of energy carriers and that are also in line with the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050.
Amendment 115 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide and natural gas projects set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);
Amendment 129 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to, technological, engineering or mechanical solutions in the view of integrateing in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources and their blends with methane in accordance with consumers’ needs and, gas quality requirements in order to reduceand system's safety requirements enabling the reduction of the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, enableand an increased share of renewable and low-carbon gases,, ands well as createing links with other energy carriers and sectors;
Amendment 142 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
(16 a) 'repurposing / retrofitting' means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure for use of pure hydrogen or of blending of methane with hydrogen at a pre-defined level.
Amendment 144 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 b (new)
(16 b) 'blending' means the admixture of methane with hydrogen at a pre-defined level.
Amendment 146 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 155 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation amending annexes to this Regulation in order to establish the Union list of projects of common interest (‘Union list’), subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 161 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) is located on the territory of one Member State and has a significant cross- border impact or potential to create such an impact, as set out in point (1) of Annex IV.
Amendment 165 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union andor those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy and low- carbon into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;
Amendment 173 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) for the part located on Union territory, the project is in line with Directives 2009/73/EC and (EU) 2019/944 where it falls within the infrastructure categories described in points (1) and (3) of Annex II;
Amendment 179 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii
ii) security of energy supplies based on a diversification of energy sources, cooperation and solidarity;
Amendment 182 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project ishas potential to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 191 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 198 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i
(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen.
Amendment 202 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
(f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability byin the view of enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen, into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reducehydrogen, or synthetic gas and their blends with methane into the gas distribution and transmission networks, as well as storage systems, enabling the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 206 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i
(i) network security and quality of supply by retrofitting, repurposing, increasing the capacity or improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission and distribution or storage systems in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of gases of different qualities through the deployment of innovative technologies andsolutions in at least one of the following areas: innovative technologies, technological, mechanical, engineering improvements or cybersecurity;
Amendment 211 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii
(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of reverse flows or links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response.
Amendment 215 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii a (new)
(iii a) enabling transport of renewable decarbonised gases from production units to transmission or distribution network;
Amendment 216 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Amendment 232 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. By 31 December of28 February, each year following the year of inclusion of a project of common interest on the Union list pursuant to Article 3, project promoters shall submit an annual report, for each project falling under the categories set out in points (1) to (4) of Annex II, to the competent authority referred to in Article 8.
Amendment 235 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. By 31 JanuaryMarch, each year, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8 shall submit to the Agency and to the respective Group the report referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article supplemented with information on the progress and, where relevant, on delays in the implementation of projects of common interest located on their respective territory with regard to the permit granting processes, and on the reasons for such delays. The contribution of the competent authorities to the report shall be clearly marked as such and drafted without modifying the text introduced by the project promoters.
Amendment 244 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Provisions set out in this Article should be without a prejudice to any national legislation which provides more favorable treatment, particularly in terms of the time limits and the requirements for a given type of investment than those set out in this Article. Competent authorities shall ensure that the most favorable treatment applies to the projects of common interest.
Amendment 255 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Where the changes to the methodologies are considered to be of incremental nature, not affecting the definition of benefits, costs and other relevant cost-benefit parameters, as defined in the latest Energy system wide cost- benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as set out in paragraph 2, and submit them for the AgencyCommission’s approval together with a document providing explanatory basis to justify the proposed changes.
Amendment 258 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency or the Commission in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish their respective methodologies on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.
Amendment 259 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9
Article 11 – paragraph 9
9. The methodologies shall be updated and improved regularly upon request from the Commission following the procedure described in paragraphs 1 to 6. The Agency, on its own initiative or upon a duly reasoned request by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders, and after formally consulting the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders and the Commission, may request such updates and improvements with due justification and timescales. The Agency shall publish the requests by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders and all relevant non-commercially sensitive documents leading to a request from the Agency for an update or improvement.
Amendment 265 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission, the Member States, and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.
Amendment 267 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.
Amendment 282 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Within threewo months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or ENTSO for Gas and the Commission.
Amendment 286 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. By [31 July 2022], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the amount ofindicative goals for offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. That agreement shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the Union.
Amendment 287 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every threefour years.
Amendment 309 #
2020/0360(COD)
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of sevenfour years from [1 January 2022]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 310 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Report must take into consideration results of cost-benefit analysis drawn up pursuant to Article 11 for Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans and Projects of Common Interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (e) and point (3) of Annex II.
Amendment 319 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part
(8) Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backboneincluding the transitional use of blending with gas, the repurposing of gas infrastructure or any other specific solutions for disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral or isolated regions and Member States, such as islands, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone directly or indirectly (including through third countries) connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.
Amendment 321 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1
Power to gas facilities including Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;
Amendment 323 #
2020/0360(COD)
(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backboneincluding the transitional use of blending with gas, the repurposing of gas infrastructure or any other specific solutions for disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral or isolated Member States and regions, such as islands enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone, directly or indirectly (including through third countries) connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.
Amendment 325 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1
Power to gas facilities including Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;
Amendment 326 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – introductory part
(10) Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in hydrogen (‘BEMIP Hydrogen’): hydrogen infrastructure and the repurposing of existing natural gas infrastructure with a view of enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport.
Amendment 331 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part
(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network, in particular through their blends with methane, support the uptake of innovative digital, technological, mechanical or engineering solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.
Amendment 333 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)
(13 a) Natural gas infrastructure:Completion of gas infrastructure projects for the purpose of enhancing market integration, security of supply, and competition and which contribute to sustainability. Member States concerned: all.
Amendment 334 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 b (new)
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 b (new)
(13 b) Gas grid deployment: development of selected gas infrastructure projects that have already been granted the PCI status according to the previous Regulation or can prove their advanced implementation level or mature stage or can contribute, for a transitional period until 2040, to the promotion of hydrogen and renewable and low-carbon gases.
Amendment 338 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
(e) any equipment or installation falling under category referred to in point (a) having dual functionality: interconnection andallowing for transmission of offshore renewable electricity from the offshore generation sites to twoone or more countries, as well as any offshore adjacent equipment or installation essential to operate safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems, and necessary substations if they also ensure technology interoperability inter alia interface compatibility between different technologies, (‘offshore grids for renewable energy’).
Amendment 342 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen)gas, biomethane, synthetic gas or hydrogen) and their blends with methane into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing networkconnections from renewable and low-carbon gases production units into the transmission and distribution grid, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level as well as from pipelines of different capacities and related necessary upgrades to the network, such as upgrades of various gas infrastructure parts to repurpose the grid to be fully compatible to transport pure hydrogen or to retrofit the existing network to be fully compatible to transport blends of hydrogen and methane.
Amendment 346 #
2020/0360(COD)
(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, and transitional blending with natural gas, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;
Amendment 349 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
(b) underground storage facilities connected to the high-pressure hydrogen pipelines and pipelines that transfer for a transitional period blending of hydrogen and natural gas referred to in point (a);
Amendment 350 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
(c) reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied hydrogen or hydrogenfor a transitional period liquefied hydrogen blended with liquefied natural gas and embedded in other chemical substances with the objective of injecting the hydrogen or its blending with natural gas into the grid;
Amendment 356 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1
Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets convertrepurposed from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two.
Amendment 358 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) steam methane reforming (SMR) installations, combined with CCS/CCUS and methane pyrolysis installations.
Amendment 364 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5 a) concerning natural gas: (a) transmission pipelines for the transport of natural gas and biogas that form part of a network which mainly contains high-pressure pipelines, excluding high-pressure pipelines used for upstream or local distribution of natural gas;and transmission pipelines which will physically end the isolation of a Member State from the EU gas network; (b) underground storage facilities connected to the above-mentioned high- pressure gas pipelines; (c) reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied naturalgas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG); (d) any equipment or installation essential for the system to operate safely, securely and efficiently or to enable bi-directional capacity, including compressor stations;
Amendment 380 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part
(1) a project with significant cross- border impact or potential to create such is a project on the territory of a Member State, which fulfils the following conditions:
Amendment 381 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
(a) for electricity transmission, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project. This criterion is not applicable only in case the project ensures the improvement of energy security of the region by providing additional balancing capacity and regulation services;
Amendment 385 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c
Annex IV – point 1 – point c
(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. A project covers at least 530000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 30120 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 210 % originate from variable renewable resources;
Amendment 386 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c
Annex IV – point 1 – point c
(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that areprovided they ensure interoperability and their investments have a significant clrosely associated to the project and ensure interoperabilitys- border impactor potential to create such. . A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources;
Amendment 387 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f
Annex IV – point 1 – point f
(f) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 1020 MW installed capacity and the brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least twoone Member States;
Amendment 390 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
(g) for smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability.
Amendment 392 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point a
Annex IV – point 2 – point a
(a) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of Annex II, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or more third countries and brings significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least twoone Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Electricity in the frame of Union-wide ten-year network development plan;
Amendment 398 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a
Annex IV – point 5 – point a
(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: greenhouse gas emission reductions in different end-use applications, such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.
Amendment 401 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a
Annex IV – point 6 – point a
(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable andor low- carbon gases integrated into the gas network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation, air pollution mitigation and the adequate detection of leakage.
Amendment 405 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b
Annex IV – point 6 – point b
(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by localdomestic renewable andor low-carbon gases, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer, avoided curtailment of renewable electricity generation.
Amendment 407 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point c
Annex IV – point 6 – point c
(c) facilitation of smart energy sector integration measured by assessing the cost savingsand greenhouse gas emission reduction savings and efficient use of energy enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport and industry.
Amendment 14 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment in this particular situation to speed up theeconomic recovery in the Member States, avoid thousands of job losses and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains.
Amendment 28 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, tThe Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives.
Amendment 46 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering employment creation and conservation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 104 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, making it more competitive, fostering employment creation and conservation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting smart and sustainable growth.
Amendment 165 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and/or conservation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;
Amendment 193 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and/or creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 209 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. Where the Commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan, it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within fourthree months of the submission of the proposal by the Member State.
Amendment 212 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan, the Commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with Article 17 within fourthree months of the official submission of the request.
Amendment 217 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. Where, within eighteen24 months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in Article 17(1), no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the Member State concerned, the amount of the financial contribution shall be cancelled pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 43 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Member States have been affected by the crisis due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner. The crisis has a negative impact, widening of social divisions and economic inequalities, has caused massive job losses across the European Union, and hampers growth in Member States, which in turn aggravates the serious liquidity shortages due to the sudden and important increase in public investments needed in their health systems and other sectors of their economies. This has created an exceptional situation which needs to be addressed with specific measures.
Amendment 61 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) An additional exceptional amount of EUR 58 272 800 000 (in current prices) for budgetary commitment from the Structural Funds under the Investment for growth and jobs goal, for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 should be made available to support Member States and regions most impacted in crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or preparing a green, digital, social and resilient recovery of the economy, with a view to deploying resources quickly to the real economy through the existing operational programmes. Resources for 2020 stem from an increase in the resources available for economic, social and territorial cohesion in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 whereas resources for 2021 and 2022 stem from the European Union Recovery Instrument. Part of the additional resources should be allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The Commission should set out the breakdown of the remaining additional resources for each Member State on the basis of an allocation method based on the latest available objective statistical data concerning Member States’ relative prosperity and the extent of the effect of the current crisis on their economies and societies. The allocation method should include a dedicated additional amount for the outermost regions given the specific vulnerability of their economies and societies. In order to reflect the evolving nature of the effects of the crisis, the breakdown should be revised in 2021 on the basis of the same allocation method using the latest statistical data available by 19 October 2021 to distribute the 2022 tranche of the additional resources.
Amendment 71 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to allow maximum flexibility to Member States for tailoring crisis repair actions in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic or preparing a green, digital, social and resilient recovery of the economy, allocations should be established by the Commission at Member State level. Furthermore, the possibility for using any additional resources to support aid for the most deprived should also be provided for. In addition, it is necessary to establish ceilings concerning the allocation to technical assistance at the initiative of the Member States while allowing maximum flexibility to the Member States as to its allocation within operational programmes supported by the ERDF or the ESF. It should be clarified that there is no need to respect the ESF minimum share for the additional resources. However, the operational strength of the ESF should be maintained. Taking account of the expected quick spending of the additional resources, the commitments linked to those additional resources should only be decommitted at the closure of the operational programmes.
Amendment 84 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the ERDF, as extended by Regulations (EU) 2020/460 and (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council5, Member States should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services, for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to SMEs, in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy, infrastructure providing basic services to citizens, including in rural areas, or economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the crisis. Technical assistance should also be supported. It is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, which should also constitute a single investment priority, to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. _________________ 5 Regulation (EU) 2020/460 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 March 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013 and (EU) No 508/2014 as regards specific measures to mobilise investments in the healthcare systems of Member States and in other sectors of their economies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak (Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative) (OJ L99, 31.3.2020, p. 5); Regulation (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013 and (EU) No 1303/2013 as regards specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the European Structural and Investments Funds in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, (OJ L 130, 23.4.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 85 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to complement the actions already available under the scope of support of the ERDF, as extended by Regulations (EU) 2020/460 and (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council5, Member States should continue to be allowed to use the additional resources primarily for investments in products and services for health services, for providing support in the form of working capital or investment support to SMEs, in operations contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy, infrastructure providing basic services to citizens or, economic support measures for those regions most dependent on sectors most affected by the caffected by the crisis and sectors of fundamental importance such as culture and tourisism. Technical assistance should also be supported. It is appropriate that the additional resources are focused exclusively under the new thematic objective “Fostering crisis repair in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy”, which should also constitute a single investment priority, to allow for simplified programming and implementation of the additional resources. _________________ 5 Regulation (EU) 2020/460 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 March 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013 and (EU) No 508/2014 as regards specific measures to mobilise investments in the healthcare systems of Member States and in other sectors of their economies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak (Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative) (OJ L99, 31.3.2020, p. 5); Regulation (EU) 2020/558 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 1301/2013 and (EU) No 1303/2013 as regards specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the European Structural and Investments Funds in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, (OJ L 130, 23.4.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 94 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) For the ESF, Member States should primarily use the additional resources to support job maintenance, also in rural areas, including through short-time work schemes and support to self-employed, job creation, in particular for people in vulnerable situations, support to youth employment measures, education and training, skills development and to enhance equal access to high-quality services, including healthcare and social services of general interest, including for children, elderly and persons with disabilities. It should be clarified that in the present exceptional circumstances support to short- time work schemes for employees and the self- employed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic can be provided even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures, unless the latter are imposed by national law. Union support to those short-time work schemes should be limited in time.
Amendment 128 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With a view to allow the targeting of these additional resources to the geographic areas where they are most needed, as an exceptional measure and without prejudice to the general rules for allocating Structural Funds resources, the additional resources allocated to the ERDF and the ESF are not to be broken down per category of region. However, Member States are expected to take into account the different regional needs andindividual regional needs resulting from the various impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on local communities and economies, as well as development levels in order to ensure that focus is maintained on less developed regions, in accordance with the objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion set out in Article 173 TFEU. Member States should also involve local and regional authorities, as well as relevant bodies representing civil society, in accordance with the partnership principles.
Amendment 141 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
-1 In Article 65, paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following: "2. Expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the ESI Funds if it has been incurred by a beneficiary and paid between the date of submission of the programme to the Commission or from 1 January 2014, whichever is earlier, and 31 December 20234. In addition, expenditure shall only be eligible for a contribution from the EAFRD if the relevant aid is actually paid by the paying agency between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2023."
Amendment 142 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 65 – paragraph 4
Article 65 – paragraph 4
-1b In Article 65, paragraph 4 shall be replaced by the following: "4. In the case of costs reimbursed pursuant to points (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 67(1), the actions constituting the basis for reimbursement shall be carried out between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2023.4."
Amendment 173 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 92 b – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
7. By way of derogation from Article 81(1) and Article 134(1), the initial pre- financing to be paid following the Commission decision adopting an operational programme or approving the amendment to an operational programme for the allocation of the additional resources shall be 250% of the additional resources allocated to programmes for the year 2020 under the new thematic objective referred to in paragraph 10 of this Article.
Amendment 185 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
For the ERDF, the additional resources shall primarily be used to support investment in products and services for health services, to provide support in the form of working capital or investment support to SMEs, investments contributing to the transition towards a digital and green economy, investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens, and economic support measures in the regions which are most dependent on sectors most affected by the cmost affected by the crisis and sectors of fundamental importance such as culture and tourisism.
Amendment 202 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
Article 92 b – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
For the ESF, the additional resources shall primarily be used to support job maintenance, also in rural areas, including through short-time work schemes and support to self- employed, even when that support is not combined with active labour market measures, unless the latter are imposed by national law. The additional resources shall also support job creation, in particular for people in vulnerable situations, youth employment measures, educationlifelong education, individualised reskilling and training, skills development, in particular to support the just twin green and digital transitions, and to enhance equal access to high-quality social services of general interest, including for children, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Amendment 248 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 102 – paragraph 6
Article 102 – paragraph 6
Amendment 249 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 136 – paragraph 2
Article 136 – paragraph 2
2b. TIn Article 136, paragraph 2 is replaced with the following: "2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 of this Article, that part of commitments still open on 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2024 shall be decommitted if any of the documents required under Article 141(1) has not been submitted to the Commission by the deadline set out in Article 141(1)."
Amendment 250 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 141 – paragraph 1
Article 141 – paragraph 1
2c. in Article 141, paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following: "1. In addition to the documents referred to in Article 138, for the final accounting year from 1 July 20234 to 30 June 20245, Member States shall submit a final implementation report for the operational programme or the last annual implementation report for the operational programme supported by the EMFF."
Amendment 19 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the Facility should cover a wide range of investments, on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy, as described in the territorial just transition plans. The investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure, district heating networks, green mobility, smart waste management, clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings, support to transition to a circular economy, land restoration and decontamination, as well as up- and re-skilling, training and social infrastructure, including social housing. Infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. Comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. Investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. By supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues, the Facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social, economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. In order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the Facility, the EU taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used.
Amendment 20 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the Facility should cover a wide range of investments, on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy, as described in the territorial just transition plans. The investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure, including technological solutions based on natural gas with the possibility of a gradual shift to lower-emissions gas fuels in the future, district heating networks, green mobility, smart waste management, clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings, support to transition to a circular economy, land restoration and decontamination, as well as up- and re-skilling, training and social infrastructure, including social housing. Infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. Comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. Investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. By supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues, the Facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social, economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. In order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the Facility, the EU taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used.
Amendment 30 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to ensure that all Member States are granted the possibility to benefit from the grant component, a mechanism should be set up to establish earmarked national shares to be respected during a first stage, based on the distribution key proposed in the Just Transition Fund Regulation. However, in order to reconcile that objective with the need to optimise the economic impact of the Facility and its implementation, such national allocations should not be earmarked after 31 December 20245. Thereafter, the remaining resources available for the grant component should be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at Union level, while ensuring predictability for investment and following a needs-based and regional convergence approach.
Amendment 45 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the grant component of this Facility until 31 December 20245, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to set out the available national allocations expressed as shares of the overall financial envelope of the Facility for each Member State in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I of Regulation [the JTF Regulation]. The implementing powers should be conferred without comitology procedures given that the shares derive directly from the application of a pre- defined calculation methodology.
Amendment 50 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. 'beneficiary' means a public sector legal entity established in a Member State as a public law body, or as a body governed by private law entrusted with a public service mission, – including entrepreneurs acting as private partners in public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements – and with whom a grant agreement has been signed under the Facility;
Amendment 69 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. For grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched no later than 31 December 20245, Union support awarded to eligible projects in a Member State shall not exceed the national shares set out in the decision to be adopted by the Commission pursuant to paragraph 4.
Amendment 72 #
2020/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. For grants awarded pursuant to calls for proposals launched as from 1 January 20256, Union support awarded to eligible projects shall be provided without any pre-allocated national share and on a competitive basis at Union level until exhaustion of remaining resources. The award of such grants shall take into account the need to ensure predictability of investment and the promotion of regional convergence.
Amendment 28 #
2020/0066(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The application of IFRS 9 during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to a sudden significant increase in (i) expected credit loss provisions, as for many exposures expected losses over their lifetime may need to be calculated, for assets at amortized cost; and (ii) net unrealised losses on assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income(OCI). The BCBS agreed on 3 April 2020 to allow more flexibility in the implementation of the transitional arrangements that phase in the impact of IFRS 9. In order to limit the possible volatility of regulatory capital that may occur if the COVID-19 crisis results in a significant increase in expected credit loss provisions, it is necessary to extend the transitional arrangements also in Union law.
Amendment 31 #
2020/0066(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) To mitigate the potential impact that a sudden increase in expected credit loss provisions and net unrealised losses on assets measured at fair value through OCI may have on institutions’ capacity to lend to clients at times when it is most needed, the transitional arrangements should be extended by two years and institutions should be allowed to fully add- back to their Common Equity Tier 1 capital any increase in new expected credit loss provisions and net unrealised losses on assets measured at fair value through OCI that they recognise in 2020 and 2021 for their financial assets, which are not credit-impaired. This would bring additional relief to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on institutions’ possible rise in provisioning needs and unrealised losses under IFRS 9 while maintaining the transitional arrangements for the expected credit loss amounts established before the pandemic of COVID-19.
Amendment 62 #
2020/0066(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 467 a (new)
Article 467 a (new)
(1a) The following article is inserted: “Article 467a 1. By way of derogation from Article 35 and until the end of the transitional period set out in paragraph 2 of this Article, the following may include in their Common Equity Tier 1 capital the amount "A" calculated in accordance with the following formula: A= (a) x f Where: (a) is the increasing of net unrealized losses from 31 December 2019 accounted in “Fair value changes of debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income”. 2. Institutions shall apply the following factors "f" to calculate the amount A referred in the first paragraph: (a) 1 during the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020; (b) 1 during the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021; (c) 0,75 during the period from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022; (d) 0,50 during the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023; (e) 0,25 during the period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024; 3. An institution shall decide whether to apply the arrangements set out in this Article during the transitional period and shall inform the competent authority of its decision by ………. 2020. Where an institution has received the prior permission of the competent authority, it may reverse once, during the transitional period, its initial decision.”
Amendment 92 #
2020/0066(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 500a – paragraph 1
Article 500a – paragraph 1
By way of derogation from Article 47c(3), until [date of entry into force of this amending Regulation + 7 years] the factors set out in Article 47c(4) shall also apply to the part of the non- performing exposure guaranteed by an eligible provider referred to in points (a) to (e) of Article 201(1), where, subject to compliance with Union State aid rules, where applicable, the guarantee or counter- guarantee is provided as part of support measures to assist borrowers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amendment 7 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that Europe’s economy is showing signs of less dynamic growth; highlights that more must be done to support Member States which are experiencing slower growth and high unemployment, particularly where young people are concerned, special schemes of subsidies could be foreseen to support and enhance employment in this regard;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Regrets that productivity growth in the EU remains significantly lower than that of other global players; in addition, it points out that disparities within the EU have increased, where among regions, the 10% most performing is six times more productive than the 10% least performing. Welcomes, in this regard, the establishment of National Productivity Committees in order to foster national debates on how to boost productivity and strengthen national ownership of structural reforms;
Amendment 67 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that EU funds, programmes and instruments need to be simplified and made more flexible in order to make EU funding for strategic investment projects more efficient and geographically balanced;
Amendment 84 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. It is necessary to stress that not all Member States, regions and cities are starting from the same starting point when it comes to designing and implementing climate and environmental policies; therefore, although the transition to a sustainable economic model has the potential to stimulate growth and employment, policy measures are needed to mitigate the short-term negative impact on certain sectors and regions; it is also necessary for the new mechanism for a just transition to provide tailor-made support to the most affected citizens and regions;
Amendment 113 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls the need to ensure that greater attention should be paid, including appropriate budgetary allocations, in order to safeguard and enhance the historical and cultural heritage of the Member States;
Amendment 116 #
2019/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Considers necessary to ensure greater economic commitment in favour of preventing measures to reduce natural risks related to natural disasters and the spread of plant diseases;
Amendment 127 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. stresses that not all Member States, regions and cities are starting from the same starting point when it comes to designing and implementing climate and environmental policies; therefore, although the transition to a sustainable economic model has the potential to stimulate growth and employment, policy measures are needed to mitigate short- term negative consequences for certain sectors and regions
Amendment 133 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Reiterates the importance of ensuring that European industries are protected from external competition operating with lower emission standards
Amendment 181 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the problem of too low a level of public investment; calls on the Commission to assess the cost of not taking action in this area, in particular by evaluating the difference between the need for investment and the actual investments made; and taking into account the nominal value of such investments rather than their quantity;
Amendment 201 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for a European Green Industrial Strategy and taking into account the socio-economic differences of all Member States and regions;
Amendment 204 #
2019/2211(INI)
8 a. Considers that the green investments should be excluded when national deficits are assessed in the Stability and Growth Pact, allowing public authorities to spend on services and infrastructure;
Amendment 252 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. stresses the need to further strengthen the financial sector through the completion of the Banking Union and the Capital Markets Union;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 15 April2014 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EU)No … /2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on consumer product safety and repealing Council Directive87/357/EEC and Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council,
Amendment 8 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 26 May 2016 on the single market strategy,
Amendment 9 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the single market for goods is one of the most important economic cornerstones of the EU, and trade in goods currently generates around a quarter of the EU’s GDP and three quarters of intra-EU trade and whereas the single market needs to be further equipped at its “external borders” with more effective, stronger and harmonized tools in order to detect unsafe products coming from third countries and prevent their circulation in the single market;
Amendment 15 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas emerging technologies transform and improve the characteristics of products, and therefore need to be addressed so as to ensure consumer protection and legal certainty while at the same time not hindering innovation; whereas the Commission´s report on the safety and liability of artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT) and robotics paves the way to achieving this;
Amendment 18 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas traceability of products along the supply chain is essential for improving the safety and protect consumers and whereas the indication of origin, and more specifically of the country of origin, are necessary elements that contribute to this aim;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the compliance with the EU regulatory framework, and in particular with product safety rules, contributes to guarantee the quality of the manufacturing process and ultimately the safety of products;
Amendment 55 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out the need to adapt product safety rules to the digital world; asks the Commission to address the challenges of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT) and robotics in its revision of the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), and to identify and close gaps within existing legislation such as the Machinery Directive and Radio Equipment Directive, while avoiding duplicating legislation; and ensuring consistency and coherence among all different initiatives;
Amendment 90 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages the Commission to develop measures, such as risk-based assessment schemes and conformity assessment mechanisms, where they do not yet exist, to ensure the safety and security of products with embedded emerging technologies, and to provide support to micro enterprises and SMEs to reduce the burden such measures can create;
Amendment 106 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Asks the Commission and the Member States to take account of the autonomous self-learning behaviour of AI throughout a product’s lifetime; calls for human oversight and effective checks on high-risk AI products to ensureall along the supply chain to ensure trust and product safety;
Amendment 112 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages economic operatorproviders of emerging technologies to integrate safety mechanisms in emergingthese technologies, including self-repair mechanisms, to prevent the upload of unsafe software, raise awareness of safety problems of their products, and ensure safety throughout their lifecycle;
Amendment 128 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that the cybersecurity threats of connected devices can compromise product safety, and that this needs to be addressed in the revision of the relevant rules in compliance with the applicable regulations, main security standards and considering also emerging cybersecurity trends;
Amendment 134 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to speed up its efforts to develop a European cybersecurity certification schemes covering all the product lifecycle for AI, IoT and robotics products, andlways taking into account sector specific aspects, and to assess whether to create mandatory certification schemes for specific consumer products that can be quickly updated to adapt to current risks without hindering innovation;
Amendment 143 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission, in the context of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027proposal, to provide increased and adequate resources for the new Single Market Programme[1],with the aim of effectively supporting Member States in their efforts to strengthen market surveillance and product safety crucial activities; Programme for Single Market, competitiveness of enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises, and European statistics 2021- 20272018/0231(COD)
Amendment 155 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Encourages Member States to increase the resources and expertise of their market surveillance authorities, to enhance cooperation among them, including at cross-border level, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of checks, and properly staff custom authorities so as to be able to identify unsafe products, in particular from third countries, track their origin and prevent their circulation in the internal market including for products sold online;
Amendment 177 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that products directly purchased by consumers from non-EU economic operators must be subject to effective controls including on quality of the manufacturing process of products in compliance with the EU regulatory framework, and on the origin; calls on market surveillance authorities to undertake adequate checks on these products;
Amendment 197 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Urges the Commission to improve, at European and international level, cooperation between consumer protection, market surveillance and customs authorities so as to enable the swift transfer of information on unsafe products and on quality checks of the manufacturing process of products coming from outside the EU that should be in compliance with the EU regulatory framework;
Amendment 201 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Member States to strengthen their cooperation in order to harmonize both, governance and powers of the market surveillance authorities; insists that in order to avoid disproportionate burden and obstacles to business activity, this harmonization process has to be done taking into account the proportionality principle, especially concerning the powers exercised by the market surveillance authorities and their effective independence;
Amendment 235 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Commission and Member states to enhance the interrelation and interaction between national and EU databases on illegal unsafe products in order to create useful synergies and favour the information flow across the single market;
Amendment 239 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Asks the Commission to evaluate the necessity of requiring online platforms to put in place effective and appropriate safeguards to tackle the appearance of advertisements for unsafe products, provide reliable information to consumers and guarantee the quality of the manufacturing process of products in compliance with the EU regulatory framework, in order to protect consumers;
Amendment 247 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission to consider and assess if a timely procedure for blocking the payments for unsafe products sold online, could be an effective tool for improving actions to contrast the online sale of unsafe products;
Amendment 258 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Emphasises that traceability along the supply chain is key to improving the safety of products, since clear and reliable information on productsand the quality of the manufacturing process of products incompliance with the EU regulatory framework, and the protection of EU consumers, since clear and reliable information on products, such as the mandatory indication of the country of origin, empowers consumers, including persons with disabilities, to make informed choices, and allows market surveillance authorities to carry out their activities; asks the Commission to update the rules for the traceability requirements of non- harmonised products accordingly;
Amendment 262 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Insists on the importance of providing relevant information to consumers to improve the product safety within the internal market, including by supplementing the basic traceability requirements with necessary elements such as the indication of the country of origin of a product according to the non- preferential origin rules of the EU Customs Code; calls on the Commission to consider the setting up an EU mandatory system to that aim; underlines that this objective should be pursued also with the support of digital technologies;
Amendment 277 #
2019/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Notes that consumers respond poorly to recalls, and that unsafe products continue to be used even though they have been recalled; asks the Commission to publish guidelines on recall procedures, including a check list with concrete requirements, in order to increase the number of consumers reached, while taking into account that recalls can create considerable challenges for SMEs, and in particular for micro enterprises;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22
Citation 22
— having regard to the EU-Western Balkans summits in the framework of the Berlin Process of 5 July 2019 in Poznań and of 10 November 2020 in Sofia,
Amendment 6 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas each enlargement country is judged individually on its own merits, and it is the speed and quality of reforms that determine the timetable for accession; whereas pursuant to Article 49 TEU, any European country may apply to become a member of the Union provided that it adheres to all of the Copenhagen criteria and the principles of democracy, respects fundamental freedoms, human and minority rights, and upholds the rule of law;
Amendment 8 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Montenegro has continued to build a good track record in implementing the obligations of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA);
Amendment 17 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the EU mobilised EUR 38 million in immediate support for the Western Balkans to tackle the health emergency caused by coronavirus; whereas up to EUR 3 million from that sum was allocated to Montenegro to support its supply of medical devices and personal equipment, such as ventilators, laboratory kits, masks, goggles, gowns, and safety suits;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU agreed on the reallocation of EUR 374 million from the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance to help mitigate the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in the region; whereas EUR 50 million from that sum was allocated to Montenegro;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the Commission adopted a package of EUR 70 million under the Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA II) to help fund the access of Western Balkans countries toCOVID-19 vaccines procured by EU Member States;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the active engagement and appropriate inclusion of the Western Balkans countries in the Conference on the Future of Europe; is of the opinion that their contribution should be taken into account as they are committed to become Member States of the Union in the future;
Amendment 66 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 69 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. WAlthough welcomes the fact that some progress has been made in the fight against organised crime, in particular as regards stronger capacity and professionalism of the police, encourages Montenegro to continue its efforts in this area, in particular through combating mafia, involved notably in cigarette smuggling, drug and arms trafficking as well as illegal gambling, and tracking its links to local politicians and police officers; underlines that systemic deficiencies in the criminal justice system remain and need to be addressed as a matter of priority;
Amendment 92 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines that media literacy and media freedom are key to combating disinformation; calls for the strengthening of European cooperation with Montenegro on addressing disinformation, and cyber and hybrid threats; underlines that Montenegro is under strong and unwavering hostile propaganda pressure exerted by Russia, aiming - among other goals - to reduce the support of the population for the NATO Membership;
Amendment 111 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes progress on the protection of LGBTI rights and the adoption of the law on same-sex partnershipsMontenegro’s efforts to strengthen minorities’ rights protection;
Amendment 123 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. CommendWelcomes Montenegro for it's commitment to inclusive regional cooperation, and the constructive role it plays in the Western Balkans region, and welcomes its active participation in numerous regional initiatives;
Amendment 128 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Underlines the strategic importance of Montenegro's NATO Membership and calls on the government to work towards strengthening cooperation with the Alliance and increasing support for it among the population;
Amendment 137 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. CommendWelcomes Montenegro’s full alignment with the EU’s common foreign and security policy and its active participation in civilian missions under the common security and defence policy (CSDP); in particular, welcomes its ability to overcome foreign provocations, including disinformation campaigns orchestrated by Russia and China; encourages it to cooperate in the field of resilience to foreign interference and cybersecurity with both the EU and NATO;
Amendment 144 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. CommendWelcomes Montenegro’s progress on and renewed commitment to international police cooperation, and encourages it to continue its efforts to cope with the migratory pressure, by further developing its international cooperation on readmission and raising its capacity to prosecute migrant-smuggling networks;
Amendment 160 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls on the Commission to support Montenegro’s efforts to reduce unemployment, seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular in the tourism sector, that accounts, directly and indirectly, for more than 20% of Montenegro’s GDP; notes with concern that in the first eight months of 2020, the number of tourist arrivals to Montenegro decreased by almost 80% year-to-year due to travel restrictions and virus-related concerns;
Amendment 177 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls onWelcomes the Commission and the Council's decision to include Montenegro in joint EU procurement for vaccinations, and to allocate a sufficient amount of COVID-19 vaccines to the citizens of all Western Balkan countrie; calls on the Commission for a fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines among the Western Balkan countries, taking into consideration each country’s pandemic situation and its individual needs;
Amendment 205 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 c (new)
Paragraph 36 c (new)
36c. Encourages Montenegro to precede its much needed investments in infrastructural projects by robust feasibility studies so that they can be economically viable; warns Montenegro of a clear risk that the realisation of road and energy infrastructure projects in cooperation with unreliable foreign investment partners may represent to the country’s sovereignty and strategic interests;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the EU's enlargement policy contributes to strengthening the security and stability of the Western Balkan region of which Albania is part;
Amendment 65 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that progress in accession under the revised enlargement methodology depends on lasting, in-depth and irreversible reforms across fundamental areas, in particular the rule of lawjustice and the fight against corruption and organized crime;
Amendment 116 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the creation of anti- corruption bodies and the fact that sustained investigakes notes of the progress achieved in anti-corruption legislations; are being carried outcknowledges that in-depth investigations by the newly established Special Anti-Structure Against Corruption and Organiszed Crime Structure (SPAK), and indictments(SPAK) are beongoing handed down by the Anti- that the Corruption and Organiszed Crime Courts, and underlinre issuing indictments, and stresses the need to maintain their independence and effectiveness in the fighting against impunity; at the same time he points out that all this requires a commitment in terms of financial, technical and human resources for its complete implementation;
Amendment 149 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Reminds Albania of its calls for further improvements to be made in the education and health, and the employment rates and living conditions of Roma and other ethnic minorities;
Amendment 173 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Recalls the authorities’ obligation to ensure due process for asylum seekers in compliance with Albania’s international obligations, and to properly address the needs of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants; calls for increased capacities to process asylum requests and investigations into the reported cases of breaches of the return procedures; calls for a better and enhanced cooperation for this purpose with the authorities of the Member States;
Amendment 175 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses thate importance of border protection and the prevention of cross- border crime, including in cooperation with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), must be conducted in full respect for fundamental rightwhile respecting fundamental rights, in cooperation with the police and customs authorities of the Member States and with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex); calls for a real commitment to the fight against international terrorism through close and enhanced cooperation with the judicial, intelligence and police authorities of the Member States;
Amendment 196 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Expresses grave concern about the proposed measures under the draft media law and welcomes the commitment to adopt amendments only if they are assessed as being fully in line with the Venice Commission’s recommendations;
Amendment 210 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls for the measures addressing thto tackle demographic decline and the brain drain to be stepped upemigration of the most skilled human resources to be strengthened through active labour market policies that, which address skillsthe mismatches between skills supply and demand and reduce long-term unemployment; hopes for a strengthening and qualitative improvement of school, university and training standards;
Amendment 14 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas a competition policy aimed at ensuring a level playing field in all sectors is a cornerstone of the European social market economy, and a key factor in guaranteeing the proper functioning of the internal market;
Amendment 17 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas global cooperation on competition enforcement helps to avoid inconsistencies in remedies and outcomes of enforcement actions and helps businesses to reduce their costs of compliance;
Amendment 18 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas the application of competition rules to mergers must be evaluated from the perspective of the entire internal market;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 34 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. CHighlights the importance of global cooperation on competition enforcement; calls on the Commission to develop the influence of competition policy in the world, in particular by stepping up cooperation with the USA and China; supports an active participation of the Commission and the national competition authorities in the International Competition Network;
Amendment 131 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CWelcomes the attention being paid to network effects and to data accumulation and analysis in identifying market power on digital markets; takes the view that data play a major role in the digital economy and should therefore be taken into account in assessment under competition rules; calls on the Commission to review merger rules and strengthen antitrust action, taking into account the effects of market and network power associated with both personal and financial data; proposes that every merger in the market for such data should be subject to prior monitoring, regardless of thresholds;
Amendment 141 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to take ambitious steps to eliminate illegitimate obstacles to online competition;
Amendment 142 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Amendment 192 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that, while intermediation platforms play a major role in access to consumers for online services, some may abuse their privileged position by acting as gatekeepers; calls on the Commission to conclude its preliminary investigation into Spotify’s complaints about Apple’spotentially anticompetitive practices and to launch a formal procedure as soon as possible;
Amendment 201 #
2019/2131(INI)
14 a. Stresses that competition policy is about consumer welfare and consumer welfare is about innovation, quality, variety and price; however, competition law enforcement seems to be concentrated towards prices only and unable to deal with the new intermediaries (online and offline platforms) and their dual role and the impact of their practices on innovation, quality and variety; calls on the Commission to reassess competition policy and to identify the current loopholes;
Amendment 203 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Takes note that the existence of a risk threshold or tipping point above which offline supermarkets own brands market shares in a product category, might turn their nowadays positive effects in to negative effects for the competitiveness of the EU agro-food Industrial system, for consumers and for the entire society as a whole;
Amendment 238 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Deplores the fact that, despite repeated requests,Notes that the Commission has still not completed theits investigation into Google Shopping which began in 2010 but that Google is still appealing the decision; stresses that, in the absence of targeted and effective behavioural remedies that have been tested in advance with the undertaking which is the victim, a complete structural separation of general and specialised research services may be necessary;
Amendment 279 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to fully mobilise the state aid modernisation strategy, in particular for the energy transition; notes that the definition of the energy mix of Member States remains a national competence; considers that the high diversification of energy mixes across the EU contributes to the EU's energy security;
Amendment 306 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls, without Treaty change, for regular use of the ordinary legislative procedure in competition policy, by analogy with the procedure for the ‘non- life insuranceAntitrust Damages Actions’ and ‘ECN+’ directives;
Amendment 312 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Respects the independence of the European Commission’s Directorate- General for Competition in the execution of competition policy enforcement;
Amendment 319 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the desire for a greater role for Parliament in determining and developing the general competition policy, along the lines of that played by the US Congress, which even has the power to launch investigations framework;
Amendment 322 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission to systematically involve it inmaintain high transparency standards, including with regard to the work of working parties and expert groups, particularly when devising soft-law instruments;
Amendment 333 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Considers that resources for the Commission's Directorate General for Competition should be made adequate to its workload and range of tasks by shifting away resources from other Directorates with less European added value;
Amendment 335 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28 b. Recalls the commitment made by the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Europe Fit for the Digital Age during her confirmation hearing on 8 October 2019 to keep her digital policy and competition portfolios strictly separate;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2094(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2093(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2092(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Authority for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2090(DEC)
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Authority for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2089(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2088(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) discharge in respect of the implementation of Europol’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2087(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director-General of the Euratom Supply Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director-General of the Euratom Supply Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2086(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2084(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2083(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2081(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2080(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2079(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Centre for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2077(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2076(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2074(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Administrative Director of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) discharge in respect of the implementation of Eurojust’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Administrative Director of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Eurojust’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2073(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2071(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2070(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2069(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Centre for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2068(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2067(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2066(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to provide more resources for front-line Member States dealing with the migration and refugee crisis, in order to respond more effectively to that migration crisis;
Amendment 36 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9. Invites the Commission, on the basis of monitoring findings, to reprogramme, in the course of 2020, resources not committed to tangible and intangible infrastructural measures intended to strengthen and implement connectivity between areas, ensure environmental protection and conservation and promote the growth of the manufacturing sector, especially in the fields of research and innovation;
Amendment 39 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the Commission to step up resources earmarked for security and citizenship and assist Member States that are in the front line of the migration and refugee crisis;
Amendment 40 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. In view of the increase in resources earmarked for sustainable growth, calls on the Commission to channel additional funding towards Member States affected by natural disasters or plant diseases, particularly the 'Xyella fastidiosa' bacterium;
Amendment 19 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Therefore, in order to ensure that support can be granted to farmers and other beneficiaries from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) in 2021, the Union should continue to grant such support for onetwo more years under the conditions of the existing legal framework, which covers the period 2014 to 2020. The existing legal framework is laid down in particular in Regulations (EU) No 1303/20137 , (EU) No 1305/20138 , (EU) No 1306/20139 , (EU) No 1307/201310 , (EU) No 1308/201311 , (EU) No 228/201312 and (EU) No 229/201313 of the European Parliament and of the Council. In addition, to facilitate the transition from existing support schemes to the new legal framework which covers the period starting on 1 Januarya transition period of two years should be introduced until December 31 2022, rules should be laid down to regulate how certain support granted on a multiannual basis will be integrated into the new legal framework. __________________ 7Regulation (EU) No1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320). 8Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 487). 9Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 352/78, (EC) No 165/94, (EC) No 2799/98, (EC) No 814/2000, (EC) No 1290/2005 and (EC) No 485/2008 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 549). 10Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 637/2008 and Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 608). 11Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671). 12Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2013 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 (OJ L 78, 20.3.2013, p. 23). 13Regulation (EU) No 229/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2013 laying down specific measures for agriculture in favour of the smaller Aegean islands and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1405/2006 (OJ L 78, 20.3.2013, p. 41).
Amendment 22 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In light of the fact that the Union should continue to support rural development in 2021, Member States, that demonstrate the risk to run out of funds and not to be able to undertake new legal commitments in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, should have the possibility to extend their rural development programmes or certain of their regional rural development programmes supported by the EAFRD to 31 December 20212 and to finance those extended programmes from the corresponding budget allocation for the year 2021 and 2022. The extended programmes should aim at maintaining at least the same overall level of environment and climate ambition.
Amendment 24 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Since certain Member States may still have funds provided by the Union in previous years, Member States should also have the possibility not to extend their rural development programmes or not to extend certain of their regional rural development programmes. Those Member States should have the possibility to transfer the EAFRD budget allocation for 2021 and 2022 or the part of the EAFRD budget allocation corresponding to the regional rural development programmes that have not been extended, to the financial allocations for the years 20223 to 2025, in accordance with the Council Regulation (EU) …/…[Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027]14 . __________________ 14 Regulation MFF OJ L , , p. .
Amendment 26 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to allow the Commission to provide the necessary financial planning and the corresponding adjustments of the annual breakdowns of the Union support set out in the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, Member States should inform the Commission soon after the entry into force of this Regulation whether they decide to extend their rural development programmes and, in case of regional rural development programmes, which of those programmes they decide to extend, and consequently which corresponding amount of the budget allocation for 2021 and 2022 is not to be transferred to the following years.
Amendment 27 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 lays down common rules applicable to the EAFRD and some other Funds, which operate under a common framework. That Regulation should continue to apply to programmes supported by the EAFRD for the 2014–2020 programming period as well as to those programmes supported by the EAFRD for which Member States decide to extend that period to 31 December 20212. For those Member States, the Partnership Agreement drawn up for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 should continue to be used as a strategic document by Member States and the Commission with regard to the implementation of support granted by the EAFRD for the programming year 2021.
Amendment 29 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Regulation (EU) No 1310/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council15 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 807/201416 provide that expenditure for certain long-term commitments undertaken pursuant to certain regulations that granted support for rural development before Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 should continue to be paid by the EAFRD in the 2014-2020 programming period under certain conditions. That expenditure should also continue to be eligible for the duration of their respective legal commitment under the same conditions in the programming year 2021 and 2022. For reasons of legal clarity and certainty, it also should be clarified that the legal commitments undertaken under measures that correspond to measures of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 to which the integrated administration and control system applies, should be subject to this integrated administration and control system and that payments related to these legal commitments have to be made within the period from 1 December to 30 June of the following calendar year. __________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1310/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down certain transitional provisions on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), amending Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards resources and their distribution in respect of the year 2014 and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1307/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1308/2013of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards their application in the year 2014 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 865). 16Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 807/2014 of 11 March 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and introducing transitional provisions (OJ L 227, 31.7.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 32 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In light of the fact that the CAP Strategic Plans to be prepared by Member States in accordance with the new legal framework are to be applicable as of 1 January 20223, transitional rules should be laid down to regulate the transition from existing support schemes to the new legal framework, in particular Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council18 [CAP Strategic Plan Regulation]. __________________ 18Regulation (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council [CAP Strategic Plan] (OJ L …, …, p. …).
Amendment 36 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) With the view to ensuring continuity as regards the aid schemes in the fruit and vegetable sector, wine sector and the apiculture sector, rules need to be laid down that allow those aid schemes to continue to be implemented until the end of their respective programming periods. For this period certain provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 should therefore continue to apply in relation to expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 after 31 December 20212 and until the end of those aid schemes.
Amendment 39 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The EAFRD should be able to support Community-led local development set up in accordance with the new rules laid down by Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [New CPR]. However, in order to avoid unspent funds for Community-led local development in the programming year 2021 and 2022, Member States that decide to extend their rural development programmes to 31 December 2021 and that also make use of the possibility to transfer amounts from direct payments to rural development, should be able to apply the 5% minimum allocation for Community-led local development only to the EAFRD contribution to the rural development extended to 31 December 20212 calculated before the transfer of amounts from direct payment has been done.
Amendment 42 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to ensure continuity in the transitional period, the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector should be maintained for 2021, 2022 and the relevant amount of the reserve for 2021 and 2022 should be included.
Amendment 44 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) As regards prefinancing arrangements from the EAFRD, it should be made clear that where Member States decide to extend the 2014–2020 period to 31 December 20212, this should not lead to any additional prefinancing granted for the programmes concerned.
Amendment 47 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 currently only provides for a notification obligation for Member States as regards their decisions and the estimated product related to the reduction of the part of the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer for a given calendar year exceeding EUR 150 000 for the years 2015 to 2020. With a view to ensuring a continuation of the existing system, Member States should also notify their decisions and the estimated product of reduction for calendar year 2021 and 2022.
Amendment 49 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 allows Member States to transfer funds between direct payments and rural development as regards calendar years 2014 to 2020. In order to ensure that Member States may keep their own strategy, the flexibility between pillars should be made available also for calendar year 20212 (i.e. financial year 20223).
Amendment 51 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to allow the Commission to be able to set the budgetary ceilings in accordance with Articles 22(1), 36(4), 42(2), 47(3), 49(2), 51(4) and 53(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, it is necessary that Member States notify their decisions on financial allocations by scheme for calendar year 2021 and 2022 by 1 August 2020 and 2021.
Amendment 54 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) In accordance with the current legal framework, Member States notified in 2014 their decisions up to calendar year 2020, on the division of the annual national ceiling for the basic payment scheme between the regions and the possible annual progressive modifications for the period covered by Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013. It is necessary that Member States also notify those decisions for calendar year 2021 and 2022.
Amendment 60 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Article 30 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 provides for the annual progressive modifications in the value of the payment entitlements allocated from the reserve to reflect the annual steps of the national ceiling set in Annex II to that Regulation, reflecting a “multiannual” management of the reserve. Those rules should be adapted so to reflect that it is possible to amend both the value of all allocated entitlements and of the reserve to adjust to a change in the amount in that Annex II between two years. Moreover, in some Member States not having reached a flat rate by 2019, internal convergence is implemented on an annual basis. For calendar years 2020, 2021 and 2021,2 only the value of the payment entitlement of the current year needs to be determined in the year of allocation. The unit value of entitlements to be allocated from the reserve in a given year should be calculated after possible adjustment of the reserve in accordance with Article 22(5) of that Regulation. In any subsequent year, the value of the payment entitlements allocated from the reserve should be adapted in accordance with that Article 22(5).
Amendment 62 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 provides the application of the single area payment scheme (SAPS) until 31 December 2020. The CAP Strategic Plan Regulation (EU) …/… [CAP Strategic Plan Regulation] allows Member States to implement a basic income support with the same modalities, i.e. without the allocation of payment entitlements based on historic references. Therefore, it is appropriate to allow the prolongation of SAPS in 2021 and 2022.
Amendment 68 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) Irrespective of the date of adoption of the proposal for a Council Regulation determining the multiannual financial frame work for the years 2021–2027 and related to it the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council [regulation on the plan Strategic CAP] and publication date in the Official Journal of The European Union, a transitional period of two years, until December 31, 2022.
Amendment 70 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
For programmes supported by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), Member States that risk, due to the lack of financial resources, not to be able to undertake new legal commitments in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, may extend the period laid down in Article 26(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 to 31 December 20212.
Amendment 73 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States that decide to make use of the possibility provided in the first subparagraph shall notify the Commission of their decision within 10 days after the entry into force of this Regulation. Where Member States have submitted a set of regional programmes in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, that notification shall also contain information on which of the regional programmes are to be extended and on the corresponding budgetary allocation within the annual breakdown for the year 2021 and 2022 as set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013.
Amendment 78 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
The notification referred to in the second subparagraph shall be without prejudice to the need to submit a request to amend a rural development programme for the year 2021 and 2022 as referred to in Article 11(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013. Such an amendment shall aim at maintaining at least the same overall level of the EAFRD expenditure for the measures referred to in Article 59(6) of that Regulation.
Amendment 80 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
For Member States that do not decide to make use of the possibility provided in paragraph 1 of this Article, Article [8] of Regulation (EU) …/…[Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027] shall apply to the allocation not used for the year 2021 and 2022 as set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013.
Amendment 82 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where a Member State decides to make use of the possibility provided in paragraph 1 only with regard to certain regional programmes, the allocation referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be the amount set out for that Member State for 2021 and 2022 in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 minus the budgetary allocations notified in accordance with the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 for the regional programmes that are extended.
Amendment 86 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. For programmes for which Member States decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with Article 1(1) of this Regulation, the references to time periods or deadlines in Articles 50(1), 51(1), 57(2), 65(2) and (4), and the first paragraph of Article 76 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 shall be extended for onetwo years.
Amendment 88 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. For Member States that decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with Article 1(1) of this Regulation, the Partnership Agreement drawn up for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 shall continue to be used as a strategic document by Member States and the Commission with regard to the implementation of support granted by the EAFRD for the years 2021 and 2022.
Amendment 90 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – title
Article 3 – title
Eligibility of certain types of expenditure in 2021 and 2022
Amendment 92 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Without prejudice to Article 65(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, to Article 2(2) of this Regulation and to Article 38 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, the expenditure referred to in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1310/2013 and in Article 16 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 807/2014 shall be eligible for an EAFRD contribution from the 2021 and 2022 allocation for programmes supported by the EAFRD for which Member States decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with Article 1(1) of this Regulation, subject to the following conditions:
Amendment 94 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) such expenditure is provided for in the respective rural development programmes for 2021 and 2022;
Amendment 96 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title I – chapter II – title
Title I – chapter II – title
Amendment 97 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
For programmes supported by the EAFRD in the 2014–2020 period and for the programmes for which Member States decide to extend the 2014-2020 period in accordance with Article 1(1) of this Regulation, the EAFRD may support mono or multi-funded community-led local development in accordance with Articles 25 to 28 of Regulation (EU) [NEW CPR].
Amendment 101 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) such expenditure is provided for in the respective CAP Strategic Plan for 2022- 2027 in accordance with Regulation (EU) [CAP Plan Regulation] and complies with Regulation (EU) [HzR];
Amendment 103 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The first subparagraph shall also apply to legal commitments to beneficiaries undertaken under corresponding measures provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999, which are receiving support under Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013.
Amendment 104 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries incurred under the multiannual measures referred to in Articles 16, 22, 27, 28, 29, 33 and 34 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 and expenditure relating to legal commitments for a time period going beyond 1 January 2024, or beyond 1 January 2025 in Member States that have decided to extend the 2014-2020 period in accordance with Article 1(1) of this Regulation, under Articles 14 to, Article 15, Article 17, Article 18, points (a) and (b) of Article 19(1), Article 20, Articles 223 to 276, 35, 38, 39 and 39a of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 and under Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 shall be eligible for an EAFRD contribution in the period 2022-2027 covered by the CAP Strategic Plan, subject to the following conditions :
Amendment 106 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) such expenditure is provided for in the respective CAP Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 in accordance with Regulation (EU) [CAP Strategic Plan Regulation] and complies with Regulation (EU) [HzR];
Amendment 108 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the EAFRD contribution rate of the corresponding intervention set in the CAP Strategic Plan in accordance with Regulation (EU) [CAP Strategic Plan Regulation], applies;
Amendment 110 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The work programmes to support the olive oil and table olives sector referred to in Article 29 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, drawn up for the period running from 1 April 2018 until 31 March 2021, shall be extended and shall end on 31 December 20212. The relevant producer organisations recognised under Article 152 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the relevant associations of producer organisations recognised under Article 156 of that Regulation and the relevant interbranch organisations recognised under Article 157 of that Regulation shall modify their work programmes to take account of this extension. The modified work programmes shall be notified to the Commission by 31 December 2020.
Amendment 112 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b and point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b and point b a (new)
(b) be replaced by a new operational programme approved under Regulation (EU) [CAP Strategic Plan Regulation]. or (ba) continue to operate until its end under the conditions applicable on the basis of the provisions in force on the date of its approval.
Amendment 116 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The support programmes in the wine sector referred to in Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 shall end on 15 October 2023. Articles 39 to 54 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 shall continue to apply after 31 December 20212 as regards expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to that Regulation before 16 October 2023 within the aid scheme referred to in Articles 39 to 52 of that Regulation.
Amendment 118 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The national programmes in the apiculture sector referred to in Article 55 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 shall end on 31 July 2022. Articles 55, 56 and 57 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 shall continue to apply after 31 December 20212 as regards expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to that Regulation before 1 August 2022 within the aid scheme referred to in Article 55 of that Regulation.
Amendment 121 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. With regard to the aid schemes referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this Article, Articles 7(3), 9, 21, 43, 51, 52, 54, 59, 67, 68, 70 to 75, 77, 91 to 97, 99, 100, 102(2), 110 and 111 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 and the relevant provisions of delegated and implementing acts related to those Articles shall continue to apply after 31 December 20212 in relation to expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 after that date and until the end of the aid schemes referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this Article.
Amendment 126 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a
For new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 Member States shall determine a shorter period of one to threefive years in their rural development programmes. If Member States provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph, from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. As from 2021, for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period, Member States shall determine a period of one year to five years in their rural development programmes.;
Amendment 129 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a
For new commitments to be undertaken from 2021, Member States shall determine a shorter period of one to threfive years in their rural development programmes. If Member States provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph, from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. As from 2021, for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period, Member States shall determine a period of one to five years in their rural development programmes.;
Amendment 133 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 51 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 51 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(5a) in Article 51, after paragraph 2 the following paragraph is inserted: ‘2a. In transitional period of the 2021 year, the Member States may finance tasks related to implementation of EAGF measures concerning the programming period 2021-2027 by EAFRD technical assistance of the programming period 2014-2020.’
Amendment 136 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a
Without prejudice to paragraphs 5, 6 and 7, the total amount of Union support for rural development under this Regulation for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 20212 shall be maximum EUR 11 258 707 816, in current prices, in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027.;
Amendment 153 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new) – point a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new) – point a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013
Article 37 – paragraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 1
(10a) Article 37 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. Member States applying the single area payment scheme in accordance with Article 36 may decide to grant transitional national aid in the period 2015-2020.1.’
Amendment 156 #
2019/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new) – point b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new) – point b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013
Article 37 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 4 – indent 6
Article 37 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 4 – indent 6
Amendment 42 #
2019/0183(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - subparagraph 1 a
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - subparagraph 1 a
“For the purpose of this Regulation, the notion of “major disasters” covers natural disasters as well as, exceptionally for the period between the date of withdrawal and 31 December 2020, situations where serious financial burden is inflicted on a Member State as a direct consequence of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union without an agreement.”.
Amendment 50 #
2019/0183(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002
Article 3a - paragraph 2
Article 3a - paragraph 2
2) The available appropriations for this goal shall be limited to half30 % of the maximum available amount for the Fund intervention for the years 2019 and 2020.
Amendment 62 #
2019/0183(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002
Article 3b - paragraph 1
Article 3b - paragraph 1
1) Assistance provided under Article 3a shall cover only the financial burden borne by a Member State compared to the situation where an agreement between the Union and the United Kingdom would have been concluded. Such assistance may be used, for example, to provide support to businesses affected by the withdrawal without an agreement, including support to State aid measures for those businesses and related interventions; measures to preserve existing employment; and to ensure the functioning of border, customs, sanitary and phytosanitary controls, including additional personnel and infrastructure and to address issues associated with an increase in tariffs by third countries.
Amendment 80 #
2019/0183(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002
Article 4a - paragraph 6
Article 4a - paragraph 6
6) The decision to mobilise the Fund shall be taken jointly by the European Parliament and the Council as soon as possible after the submission of the proposal by the Commission. The Commission, on the one hand, and the European Parliament and the Council, on the other hand, shall endeavour to minimise the time taken to mobilise the Fund and shall commit to proposing, in as short a time as possible, an purpose-made instrument to tackle such emergency.
Amendment 82 #
2019/0183(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002
Article 4b - paragraph 3
Article 4b - paragraph 3
3) The amount of an advance shall not exceed 25 % of the amount of the financial contribution anticipated and shall in no case exceed EUR 100 000 000. Once the definitive amount of the financial contribution has been determined, the Commission shall take into account the sum of the advance prior to the balance of the financial contribution being paid. The Commission shall recover unduly paid advances. The amount of an advance shall not exceed 10 % of the amount of the financial contribution anticipated in the event that the reason for submitting an application for a financial contribution from the Fund is the serious financial burden caused by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union without an agreement.
Amendment 9 #
2018/2219(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to provide information about the amounts of customs claimed from the Member States and collected in favour of the Union budget; believes the current system of incentives for customs controls can be improved;
Amendment 10 #
2018/2219(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Is of the opinion, together with the Court, that financial instruments should only be used if commercial loans are unobtainable because the project is too small or too risky, or the borrower cannot offer the necessary collateral; urges the Commission to develop a methodology for analysing the effect of guarantees on the loan supply, competition between banks and business innovation activity and for analysing the split of implicit subsidy between supplier and beneficiary;
Amendment 31 #
2018/2219(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 122
Paragraph 122
122. Is of the opinion that the Commission and Member States should not promote a more intensive and widespread use of public private partnerships (PPP) until the issues identified in this report are addressed and the following recommendations are successfully implemented; in particular, improving the institutional and legal frameworks and project management and increasing assurance that the choice of the PPP option is the one that provides most value-for- money and that PPP projects are likely to be managed in a successful manner; stresses that failing to identify and allocate project risks correctly may have financial implications for the public partner and hamper the achievement of the project objectives;
Amendment 32 #
2018/2219(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 124 – introductory part
Paragraph 124 – introductory part
124. In order to ensure that the PPP option is the one that maximises value-for- money and achieves its potential benefits, recommends that:
Amendment 33 #
2018/2219(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 125 – indent 1
Paragraph 125 – indent 1
- the Member States establish clear, supported by adequate institutional and legal frameworks establish experience-based PPP policies and strategies that clearly identify the role that PPPs are expected to play within their infrastructure investment policies, with a view to identifying the sectors in which PPPs are most suitable and establishing possible limits to the extent to which PPPs can be effectively used;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2218(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on discharge to the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2217(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on discharge to the Executive Director of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2216(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on discharge to the Executive Director of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2215(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2214(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on discharge to the Executive Director of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2213(DEC)
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on discharge to the Executive Director of the Clean Sky 2 Joint UndertakingPostpones its decision on granting its Executive Director discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2212(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on discharge ton granting the Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2211(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on discharge toPostpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2209(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 24 #
2018/2209(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Regrets that despite previous calls, the Agency does not publish the declarations of interests of the members of its Management Board, of its managerial staff in general, and of its executive director; calls for the publication of declarations of interests listing membership to all other organisations; stresses that it is not for the members of the Management Board, the managerial staff or the executive director to declare themselves out of conflict of interest but that a neutral body should assess the existence of conflicts of interest;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2207(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the interim director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2206(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Management Committee of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2205(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2204(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2203(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2202(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2201(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2200(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Europol’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2199(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decicion on grantsing the Director-General of the Euratom Supply Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2198(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2197(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2196(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2195(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the executive director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2194(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2193(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Railway Agency (now European Union Agency for Railways) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2192(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GrantPostpones the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2191(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2190(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2189(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2188(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GrantPostpones the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2187(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Training Foundation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2186(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Administrative Director of Eurojust discharge in respect of the implementation of Eurojust’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2185(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2184(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2183(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2182(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2181(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2180(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2179(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2178(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 1 #
2018/2177(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on granting the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 12 #
2018/2177(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls the Commission to pay stricter attention to the recurrent weaknesses of its ex ante checks system and to implement measures to avoid the accounted failure of certain ex ante controls, while noting that the Court underlined that in some error cases the Commission had sufficient information from its information systems to prevent, detect and correct before making the expenditure, the estimated level of error would have been consequently 1,8 percentage points lower;
Amendment 14 #
2018/2177(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that the ROM instrument should be used proactively and more rapidly when critical situations occur or persist; emphasises that corrective measures should be taken without delay and the nature of deficiencies at the design level should be structurally assessed; stresses the indispensability of providing Parliament and the budgetary control authority with a clear view of the real extent to which the Union’s main development objectives have been achieved;
Amendment 15 #
2018/2177(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Takes note of the statement of the evaluation of the eleventh EDF that (i) ‘there is a real threat that EDF will be pushed into responding to agendas that distance it from its primary objective of poverty alleviation, which are difficult to reconcile with the EDF’s core values and compromise what it does well’ and (ii) that ‘despite consultations, government and [civil society organisation] views (with some notable exceptions such as in the Pacific region), have rarely been taken account of in programming choices’; considers however that peace building and addressing root causes of migration are fundamental aspects of sustainable development;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2177(DEC)
– considers there is still a need for a more systematic approach to the communication of EU grant-funded activities to enhance EU visibility, and to strengthen transparency and accountability along the chain of funding;
Amendment 21 #
2018/2177(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Believes that enough local ownership and partners involvement should be ensured in the operational governance and policy design to avoid a too centralised modus operandi with a prominent role for donors while consistently respecting the principle of management by results;
Amendment 22 #
2018/2177(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Invites the Commission to further elaborate on, and clarify, the exact scope and meaning of its margin of flexibility or of interpretation in assessing whether the general eligibility conditions for the making of disbursements to a partner country have been met, with respect to the so called ‘differentiation and dynamic approach to eligibility’; is concerned by the final use of the funds transferred and the lack of traceability when the Union’s funds are merged within the partner country’s budget resources;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on granting the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European External Action Service for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of public diplomacy and strategic communications as an integral aspect of the EU's external relations, as an instrument to communicate its values and interests and to enhance the EU’s visibility; recalls that the procedures undertaken by the European External Action Service must necessarily support and complement those of the Member States; calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS) to continue its efforts to modernise its approaches and to invest in new skills and capabilities;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the factNotes that, according to the Court of Auditors (the “Court”), the overall level of error for the MFF Heading 5 (Administration), including the budget of the European External Action Service (EEAS) continues to be relatively low with an estimation at 0,5 % in 2017; urges the EEAS to continue in this direction and to lower the level of error in the future;
Amendment 5 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes with appreciation that the previous recommendations made in relation to the improvement of the monitoring system for the timely updating of the personal situation and data of members of staff, with a potential impact on the calculation of family allowances, have been implemented in most respects; considers, however, that consistency checks in relation to the management of family allowances require ongoing attention;
Amendment 8 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes with appreciation that in 2017, the common overhead costs relating to all delegations’ offices (rent, security, cleaning and other overheads), including EDF delegations, were financed entirely from the budget lines of the EEAS for the second consecutive year;
Amendment 10 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that the total budget of the EEAS for 2017 amounted to EUR 660 million with an increase of 3,75 % compared to 2016; looks forward to a significant reduction in expenditure in the next financial year;
Amendment 11 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of continuing to improve the rationalisation, transparency and sound financial management, together with a better budgeting of the expenditure for individual EU election observation missions; asks the EEAS to engage in a reflection to reform the current system;
Amendment 12 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Requires the EEAS’ buildings policy to be annexed to the annual activity report, particularly in view of the fact that it is important for its costs to be properly rationalised and not to be excessive; urges the EEAS to provide the discharge authority with the list of building contracts concluded in 2017, including details of the contracts, the country where they were concluded and their duration, as it had done in its annual activity report for 2011; requests the EEAS to provide the same information on building contracts in its annual activity report for 2018;
Amendment 18 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. WelcomAcknowledges the fact that the EEAS has established 7 new co-location projects with 6 different Member States and observes the increasing interest in co- location schemes with 14 new co-signed agreements, not only with Member States but also with FRONTEX or EASO; notes that co-location arrangements have contributed to a reduction in the average space of buildings in order to bring it closer to the prescribed 35m²/person; is of the opinion that co-locations are cost- effective and welcomes that they contribute to the joint representation of the Union and its Member States towards third countries; invites the EEAS as part of the monitoring of costs to expand such memoranda of understanding to other Union entities such as the CSDP missions; invites the EEAS to put in place an effective management of recovery of costs in the case of co- locations;
Amendment 23 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Notes with concern the enormous disparities between the EEAS and other institutions as regards the resources allocated to the payment of allowances to trainees; calls, therefore, for the causes of these disparities to be identified and for a solution to be proposed to put an end to these imbalances and reduce these excessive costs;
Amendment 24 #
2018/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31b. Is of the opinion that, in a time of crisis and budget cuts in general, expenditure on ‘extra moenia’ days for the staff of the European institutions should be reduced and that such days should be organised, as far as possible, in the headquarters of the institutions, as the added value that results from them does not justify such high costs;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2175(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the European Data Protection Supervisor discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2017; / Postpones its decision on granting the European Data Protection Supervisor discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 5 #
2018/2175(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that in 2017, the Supervisor had a total allocated budget of EUR 11 324 735, which represented aStresses the need to reduce the budget for the financial year 2018, given the 21,93 % increase compared to the 2016 budget, and that the budget implementation in terms of commitment appropriations for 2017 amounted to EUR 10 075 534in the budget for the financial year 2017 compared to 2016; notes with concern that the implementation rate continued decreasing from 94,66 % in 2015 and 91,93 % in 2016 to 89 % of the available appropriations in 2017; notes that the budget implementation in terms of payment appropriations amounted to EUR 9 368 686,15, corresponding to 77 % of the available appropriations; calls on the Supervisor to define the budget estimates prudently;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2175(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes with concern the sharp increase in the number of missions by members and staff of the Supervisor from 2014 to 2017, stressing that, in times of crisis and budget cuts in general, this expenditure should be reduced and that such days should be organised, as far as possible, in the institutions' own premises, since the added value that this entails does not justify such high costs;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2174(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the European Ombudsman discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2017; / Postpones its decision on granting the European Ombudsman discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2174(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the Ombudsman’s budget is mostly administrative, with a large amount being used for expenditure related to persons, buildings, furniture, equipment and miscellaneous running costs; notes that it amounted in 2017 to EUR 10 905 441 (EUR 10 658 951 in 2016); notes with concern that expenditure on buildings, plant and equipment has increased dramatically, stressing that such costs must be properly rationalised and not excessive;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2174(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. requests that the Ombudsman's buildings policy be included in its annual activity report, especially as it is important that these costs are properly rationalised and not excessive;
Amendment 5 #
2018/2174(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomencourages the Ombudsman’s commitment to make efforts to ensure that all available funds are spent in a result-oriented manner and welcomes the fact that it is taking into account the results of a number of measurements and statistical data that impact directly on the office’s work; noteregrets that in relation to key performance indicators (KPI) adopted as part of the Strategy “Towards 2019”, measures have been taken to enhance the results through continuous reviews, the streamlining of processes and monitoring of the work; notes, however, that the KPI for overall compliance reached only 85 % and fell short of the target of 90 %; encourages the Ombudsman to continue to improve its performance in this regard;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2174(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. notes that the compliance rate in a period of 12 to 18 months is still below the target set by the Ombudsman; is convinced that the 90% target is realistic and can be achieved; expects this target to be achieved in the financial year 2018 and that the related results will be presented in detail in the annual activity report;
Amendment 10 #
2018/2174(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the factNotes that the Court’s recommendations to improve the monitoring system for the timely updating of the personal situation of members of staff , which may have an impact on the calculation of family allowances, have been implemented in most respects;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2173(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the Committee of the Regions discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Committee of the Regions for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the Committee of the Regions discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Committee of the Regions for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 5 #
2018/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with satisfaction that based on its audit work, the Court concluded that the payments as a whole for the year ended 31 December 2017, the administrative and other expenditure of the institutions and bodies were free from material error;
Amendment 7 #
2018/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the Committee’s budget is mostly administrative, with a large amount being used for expenditure concerning persons, buildings, furniture, equipment and miscellaneous running costs; expresses its concern about the increased expenditure on buildings, furniture and equipment, which in 2017 is slightly higher than the equivalent rate of 2016 and 2015 (1% and 1.3% respectively); expresses hope that there will be no further increases in the future for the next financial year;
Amendment 9 #
2018/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that the budget spent on “Members’ travel and subsistence allowances, attendance at meetings and associated expenditure” (8.4 million EUR or 94.7%)is higher in percentage and monetary terms than the one of the same period in the financial year 2016 (92.6% and 7.6 million EUR respectively);
Amendment 11 #
2018/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomNotes the fact that the overall execution rate for payments at the end of December 2017 was 89,9 %; notes that the final payment execution rate at the end of the budget cycle (after payment of carry- overs) will be higher and should ideally be close to the commitment rate;
Amendment 12 #
2018/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Regrets that the implementation rate for commitments in 2017 is slightly lower than in 2016 and 2015;
Amendment 13 #
2018/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the analytical tool for monitoring the budget execution, Budget Watch, is used to monitor the execution of commitments and payments of all budget lines centrally, which contributes to an optimisation of the budget execution through a better preparation for the reallocation of resources; calls onurges the Committee to strengthen its efforts related to the payment execution rates, in particular for Budget Title 2 concerning buildings, equipment and miscellaneous operating expenditure, where the payment execution rate was of 77,1 %;
Amendment 16 #
2018/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notacknowledges that the Committee reduced the overall number of posts in its establishment plan by 48 from 537 to 489 between 2013 and 2017 mainly due to the 5 % staff cuts and the implementation of a cooperation agreement concluded in 2014 with the European Parliament; welcomobserves that despite the staff cuts the Committee managed to reinforce its political work by reallocating more human resources from support services to the core business areas related to political and legislative activities; askdemands the Committee to be informed on the mapping of the workload distribution within the organisation to verify the match between tasks and resources;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes with concern that contract staff increased from 34 posts in 2013 to 54 in 2017, while temporary staff increased from 64 post in 2013 to 71 in 2017; notes that the increase of temporary and contract staff is mainly related to security issues prompted by the situation in Brussels; is concerned that part of this increase results from the need to compensate the overall staff reductions and might be detrimental to the distribution of workload and the long-term organisational development of the institution;
Amendment 24 #
2018/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. WelcomNotes the long-term building strategy which was approved by the Committee and by the European Economic and Social Committee in 2017; notes that that building strategy provides a framework for any future decision related to the building policy to be taken and contains a set of guiding principles in the field of real estate; notes that several scenarios have been identified and explored in order to prepare the building policy beyond 2021 with a priority given to scenarios that include the continued use of the VMA building; asks to be kept informed about the ongoing negotiations with the Commission regarding the continued use of the VMA building; encourages the Committee, together with the European Economic and Social Committee, to carry out an assessment of potential renovation needs and to make an estimation of the costs for the scenario where the two Committees take over the entire VMA building;
Amendment 27 #
2018/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. CallUrges on the Committee to swiftly comply with the Court of Justice’s judgement and to take all necessary measures to follow-up on its decision; encourages the Committee to consider finding an amicable settlement with the former internal auditor in the interest of both parties and requests that Parliament is regularly kept informed;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2172(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the European Economic and Social Committee discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Economic and Social Committee for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the European Economic and Social Committee discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Economic and Social Committee for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2172(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with satisfaction that, in its annual report for 2017, the Court identified no significant weaknesses in respect of the audited topics relating to human resources and procurement for the Committee;
Amendment 9 #
2018/2172(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that following the increase in "Other expenditure" mainly due to the change in the allocation of the amount of provisions which have been included in the item provisions for only two years; total expenses increased by 1% compared to last year;
Amendment 10 #
2018/2172(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Points out that although the other items for the financial year 2017decreased slightly, "Other expenditure" almost doubled to 16.63%;
Amendment 19 #
2018/2172(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. As the interinstitutional costs of IT training in particular in 2017 were influenced by inaccurate indicative prices, it calls for a new service level agreement with the Commission in this area to avoid uncertainty by working with a single global amount for all training;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2171(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the Court of Auditors discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the Court of Auditors discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2171(DEC)
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the Court of Auditors discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the Court of Auditors discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 5 #
2018/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the Court’s budget is purely administrative with a large amount being used for expenditure in relation to persons working withObserves with concern that staff expenses and other administrative expenses in the finstitution (Title 1) and in relation to buildings, movable property, equipment and miscellaneous operating expenditure (Title 2); calls on the Court to continue improving payment execution rates, in particular in relation to Title 2 where the payment rate was 55,75 % of final appropriations and 57,13 % of commitments (compared to 52,8% and 53,8 % respectively in 2016)ancial year 2017 were higher than those expenses in the financial year 2016; calls for a reduction of those expenses for the next financial year in the view of the tough economic situation;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes with concern that investment in buildings, plant and equipment has doubled; stresses that those costs must be justified;
Amendment 7 #
2018/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the launch of the online portal ‘Public Audit in the European Union’ containing information on the work and role of the 29 Union Supreme Audit Institutions and the Member States; calls on the Court to publish short activity reports on the online portal, containing concrete data on the analyses performed by the Court and the Supreme Audit Institutions and the concrete results, including cost-benefits analyses and the amounts recovered;
Amendment 8 #
2018/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Deplores that since 2012 the Court failed to publish any special report on the management of conflict of interest in selected Union agencies; urges the Court to publish annual special report on the management of conflict of interest in Union agencies working with industries, namely the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the European Chemicals Agency (EFSA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA); notes that for Union agencies working with industries the risk of conflict of interest is higher than in other Union agencies;
Amendment 10 #
2018/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the factNotes that, according to the Financial Regulation, the Court shall ensure that special reports are drawn up and adopted within an appropriate period of time which shall, in general, not exceed 13 months; notes that in 2017 it took an average of 14,6 months from the commencement of an audit task to adoption of the special report; notes that this was the shortest ave while also the year before the 13-month target timefragme duration since the start of the 2013-2017 period; regrets, however,for producing special reports was not met; regrets that only eight of the special reports (29 %) published during the year2017 complied with the 13 months target timeframe set out in the Financial Regulation; calls on the Court to continue improving its performance in this regard, while not compromising the quality of the special reports and the targeted nature of its recommendations;
Amendment 12 #
2018/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the achievements of the Court in terms ofCourt's strategy for communication, 'Get clear messages across to our audience', and the communication activities aimed at increasing its visibility and media impact, including an increase of its outreach on social media; welcomes the use of extensive social media analytics to better understand to what extent target groups are reached and whether media campaigns have been successful; encourages the Court to continue striving for the best use of various communication channels to raise awareness of its work among citizens;
Amendment 13 #
2018/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the detailed review of the use of official cars by members of the Court and the Secretary General broken down by user, distance travelled and cost paid, provided by the Court in the framework of the discharge procedure 2017; observes that different regimes apply to journeys covered by a mission order and other journeys undertaken in the course of performance of official duties, up to a limit for reimbursement of 10 000 km per year; notes, moreover, that for all other journeys, members and the Secretary-General shall bear any other related cost; notes with concern that 17 % of all utilisation of official vehicles are for non-professional use; calls on the Court to put in place measures to prevent and avoid abuse for journeys under the category 'Other journeys undertaken in the performance of official duties'; notes with concern that drivers tasked with driving members on official missions and protocol journeys are also employed in various administrative tasks, as declared by the Court in the framework of the discharge procedure 2017; calls on the Court to carry out a detailed analysis of the journeys under the category 'Other journeys undertaken in the performance of official duties' and to ensure that members having used official vehicles for non-professional use to pay back to the Court by 30 June 2019 any amounts reimbursed for those travels undertaken in 2017;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes that the Court obtained certification under the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS); welcomes the Court’s measures to improve its waste management, increase its energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint and encourages it to continue with its efforts in this direction; welcomes the remarkable reduction in energy costs;
Amendment 19 #
2018/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that the reduction of 5 % in staff numbers over the period 2013-2017 has been achieved in compliance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management7 with an overall contribution of 45 posts; notes that the number of contractual agents increased from 59 to 73 over the same period, which is mainly due to the reinforcement of security measures at the Court premises; notes, however, that the Court streamlined procedures by using IT tools and digitalisation and by outsourcing various tasks to the Pay Master Office of the Commission in order to implement staff reduction objectives; _________________ 7 OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1
Amendment 22 #
2018/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. WNotes that no case of harassment was reported, investigated or concluded during 2017; welcomes the fact that the Court takes various measures to raise awareness regarding harassment in the working environment, including training for newcomers; notes with appreciation that procedures and penalties are envisaged to follow-up on complaints against members of staff as well as against members of the Court; encourages the Court to closely monitor the effectiveness of its policy in this regard, to continue raising awareness about harassment in the workplace and to foster a culture of zero tolerance towards harassment;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2169(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Registrar of the Court of Justice discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Justice for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on granting the Registrar of the Court of Justice discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Justice for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2169(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes with satisfaction that, in its annual report for 2017, the Court of Auditors identified no significant weaknesses in respect of the audited topics relating to human resources and procurement for the Court of Justice of the European Union (the ‘CJEU’);
Amendment 8 #
2018/2169(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. NoteRegrets that appropriations carried over from 2016 to 2017 were EUR 22 240 120,22, of which 86,26% (EUR 19 188 159,20) was used in 2017 as compared to 90% in 2016;
Amendment 10 #
2018/2169(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with concern that the CJEU overestimated its commitments for various budget lines under Chapter 14 ‘Other staff and external services’, inter alia for missions (budget line 162), having committed EUR 342 000 in 2017 whereas payments only amounted to EUR 204 795,27, and overestimated further training (budget line 1612), having committed EUR 1 457 644,07, whereas payments only amounted to EUR 579 000,04; notes that the CJEU reduced its request for appropriations for Members’ missions to EUR 299 750 when drawing up its 2019 estimates in response to the observation of the Parliament in its discharge report for the year 2016; calls on the CJEU to pursue its efforts to ensure sound financial management in order to avoid significant discrepancies between commitments and payments;
Amendment 13 #
2018/2169(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. WelcomAcknowledges the fact that the CJEU has started its work on developing an Integrated Case Management System (ICMS) which will replace a set of applications developed over the past 25 years and which will include a component on the computerisation of performance indicators and reporting instruments;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2169(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the increase of remunerated traineeships at the CJEU from 57 in 2016 to 82 in 2017; welcomes, moreover, that the CJEU has requested anconsiders that there is no need to further increase the number of remunerated trainees; therefore calls for the additional amount of EUR 550 000requested in the 2019 budget; regrets, however, that 215 trainees assigned to Member’s cabinet in 2017 were still not remunerated; calls on the CJEU to ensure an appropriate allowance being paid to all trainees in order to provide sufficient rei for the remuneration of interns not to be granted in order to avoid excessive expenditure; regrets, however, that the 215 trainees assigned to the cabinets of membuersement for the trainees’ efforts and not to reinforce discrimination on economic grounds continued not to receive remuneration;
Amendment 19 #
2018/2169(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Notes with concern that chauffeurs drove to the home countries of the members of the CJEU without having the member on board on 26 occasions and that 53 nights were reimbursed to the drivers in relation to those trips; notes, moreover, that 22 flights, five trips by train and one boat trip were scheduled for chauffeurs in order to do official missions with a member in his or her home country; underlines that chauffeurs should accompany members in the home country only in duly justified cases;
Amendment 23 #
2018/2169(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Reiterates its call on the CJEU to publish CVs and declarations of interest for all its members on the websiteUrges the CJEU once again to publish on its website the CVs and declarations of interest for all its members, indicating whether they belong to other organisations; notes that short biographies of each member are published on the website, which do not however contain information on membership of any other organisations; notes that, under the new Code of Conduct for Members, members are required to submit a declaration of their financial interests to the President of the Ccourt of which they are a member s upon taking up their duties in line with the new Code of Conduct for members; calls on the CJEU to publish thosesuch declarations on its website;
Amendment 28 #
2018/2169(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Is of the opinion that the significant costs of visits to the CJEU can be reduced by increasing dialogue with European citizens through social media, which is an immediate and effective means of communication;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2168(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the Council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Council and of the Council for the financial year 2017 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the Council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Council and of the Council for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 7 #
2018/2168(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes with concerns the increase of EUR 16,5 million (+3 %) in the budget of the European Council and Council in 2017 compared to an increase of 0,6 % in 2016;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2167(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing its President discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Parliament for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 62 #
2018/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Regrets that expenditure items such as salaries and mission costs were not communicated in response to the questionnaire; draws on the information provided during the 2016 discharge procedure, where salaries paid for EPLO staff amounted to EUR 23 058 210 and mission costs amounted to EUR 1 383 843; assumes that these amounts have not changed significantly for the budgetary year 2017 and remains concerned that costs may outweigh the benefits; acknowledges the importance of effective communication in Member States but stresses the need for cost-efficiency; invites all decision-making parties involved to strive for more added value particularly with regards to running costs;
Amendment 102 #
2018/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54 b (new)
Paragraph 54 b (new)
Amendment 129 #
2018/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67
Paragraph 67
67. Notes that the new Parliament’s travel service, which had already worked with the Parliament, will start operating on 1 January 2019; welcomes the fact that the new contract contains strengthened conditions, in particular with regard to ticket pricing and the availability of the travel service’s call centre at all times, including at weekends; stresses again the importance of a simple and user-friendly complaints mechanism to quickly highlight shortfalls, which allows for speedy resolution of any problems; emphasises that attention needs to be paid to the specific requirements of Members and their need for tailor-made services; is doubtful that services will significantly improve since former BCD staff will be taken on by the new travel service;
Amendment 131 #
2018/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67 a (new)
Paragraph 67 a (new)
67a. Encourages the new travel agency to strive to achieve the most competitive prices for the European Parliament’s work-related travels;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/postponesPostpones its decision on granting the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 10 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of continuing to improve the rationalisation, transparency and sound financial management, together with a better budgeting of the expenditure for individual EU election observation missions, notably regarding reoccurring service providers’ procurement costs for technical equipment and visibility material; calls upon the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to engage in a reflection to reform the current system;
Amendment 11 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about lack of visibility of EU funding pooled for projects; urges the Commission to improve visibility and to strengthen enhanced complementarity of actions of different instruments; calls on the Commission to introduce more streamlined and flexible procedures in order to make access to EU funding simpler and more effective;
Amendment 12 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 3
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/postponesPostpones its decision on granting the Director of the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 4
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/postponesPostpones its decision on granting the Director of the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 21 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 5
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/postponesPostpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Research Council Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 23 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 6
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/postponesPostpones its decision on granting the Director of the Research Executive Agency discharge in relation to the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 27 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 7
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/postponesPostpones its decision on granting the Director of the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2017;
Amendment 150 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 53 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Stresses that regarding external relations DG NEAR and DG DEVCO use in their AARs residual error rates that are the products of residual error rate (RER) studies and that the RER is calculated on transactions only from closed contracts, for which all controls have been already applied;
Amendment 152 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Notes the fact that the Court considered that the RER studies were broadly fit for purpose whilst havialthough the Court had strong concerns about the quality of those studies;
Amendment 153 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 54 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Notes that the RER of DG DEVCO and DGNEAR do not include payments made in 2017;
Amendment 157 #
Amendment 161 #
Amendment 170 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
75. Is deeply concerned by the fact that, according to the Court, 64 % of the total value of EFSI contracts that the EIB Group had signed by the end of 2017 was concentrated in six Member States: France, Italy, Spain, Germany, UK, Poland;
Amendment 199 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 92
Paragraph 92
92. Finds it unacceptable that, according to the Commission, eight critical or very important recommendations issues by the Commission’s Internal Audit Service over the period 2014 - 2017 are still pending; requests to obtain the progress report on these recommendations implementation until 30 June 2019;
Amendment 222 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 104 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 104 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Amendment 229 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 116 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 116 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Amendment 231 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 116 a (new)
Paragraph 116 a (new)
116a. Observes that it has not always been made clear whether ‘political responsibility’ encompasses responsibility for the directorates-general, or is distinct from it;
Amendment 253 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 126 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 126 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Notes that if the authorising officers by delegation, when disclosing the specific areas of their expenditure for which they issue a reservation refer to the materiality threshold of 2 % only in the context of the ‘residual error rate’, they finally run the risk to underestimate the risk of error;
Amendment 255 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 126 a (new)
Paragraph 126 a (new)
126a. Stresses that the Commission did not disclose in its AMPR 2017 the scope of the reservations that was reported on in the AMPRs of preceding years;
Amendment 109 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises that operating in such a complex environment creates numerous difficulties with regard to duplication and coordination, as well as with regard to expenditure, which could fundamentally threaten the overall project if not adequately managed;
Amendment 143 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the Action Plan identifies a considerable number of tasks that need to be accomplished at Member- State level; emphasises in particular the importance of achieving harmonised rules formanaging cross-border movement permissions, which are a major obstacle to rapid movements;
Amendment 165 #
2018/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Therefore urges both the EU, the Member States and NATO to intensify their cooperation and coordination and share information more broadly to ensure that synergies are achieved; expresses hope that the obstacles to sharing classified information between the twovarious bodies will be cleared as soon as possible to enable this closer cooperation;
Amendment 55 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that since the introduction of the state of emergency more than 152 000 civil servants - including teachers, doctors, (peace) academics, judges and prosecutors - have been dismissed; notes that 125 000 people applied to the Inquiry Commission on the State of Emergency Measures (CoSEM), which is tasked with reviewing and deciding within two years on complaints against measures taken under the state of emergency and related decrees, and 89 000 of them are still awaiting a decision; is concerned about the narrow scope of the mandate of the Inquiry Commission, its lack of independence, and the fact that examinations are made on the sole basis of documents in the case-file, without participation of the person concerned; notes that the dismissals have had an extremely harsh impact on the individuals concerned and on their families, including financially, and come with a lasting social and professional stigma; calls on the Turkish government to ensure that all individuals have the right to due process and to have their cases reviewed by an independent court that can award compensation for the material and moral damage caused by their arbitrary dismissal;
Amendment 77 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses concern at the shrinking space for civil society and the promotion of fundamental rights and freedoms; notes that a large number of activists, including human rights defenders, were arrested and demonstrations were recurrently banned during the state of emergency; calls on Turkey to protect the fundamental rights of minorities, such as LGBTI people; calls on Turkey to protect the fundamental rights of religious minorities on Turkish soil;
Amendment 147 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with concern that the state of emergency further constrained the capacity of the Grand National Assembly to fulfil its fundamental role of democratic scrutiny and accountability; notes with great concern the arrest of two members of parliament from the Republican People’s Party (CHP), as well as the way the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) has been particularly marginalised, with many HDP lawmakers being arrested on the grounds of alleged support for terrorist activities;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2119(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges thatNotes that, even though the EU economy is continuing to grow, employment has risen considerably and the investment gap brought about by the crisis has almost closed; points out nevertheless that vulnerabilitie, vulnerabilities nevertheless persist, growth has not benefited everyone equally, and regional and territorial disparities are still a key issue of concern, especially in southern Europe; notes with concern that, although unemployment has returned to pre-crisis levels, it is still high in several Member States;
Amendment 29 #
2018/2119(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports the view that investment, innovation, knowledge and structural reforms are key to making Europe stronger and more cohesive; points out, in this context, that investment under the cohesion policy plays a significant role alongside appropriate reforms inand tangible reforms designed to boosting economic growth, and inclusiveness and, in addition to institutional capacity and administrative capacitygovernance; encourages, in this regard, a reform which simplifies current European investment tools and makes them more flexible, to enable European companies and citizens to gain easier and more immediate access to them;
Amendment 35 #
2018/2119(INI)
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up their cooperation and to take further measures to leverage private and public investments, to fully maximise the added value of cohesion policy funds and their complementarities and synergies with other Union programmes and financial instruments;
Amendment 44 #
2018/2119(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and thewhich seek to avoid any overlapping of programmes and foster further simplification; welcomes the proposals which aim to strengthened links between cohesion policy and the European Semester process for delivering sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 52 #
2018/2119(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomesTakes note of the stronger focus of the 2019 European Semester on investment needs to guide programming decisions for the period from 2021 to 2027 and the envisaged new annex to the 2019 country reports, in which investment needs that are relevant for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the Cohesion Fund (CF) during the 2021-2027 period will be identified;
Amendment 56 #
2018/2119(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that there is a need for further simplification and greater flexibility among Union funds, programmes and instruments to make EU funding for strategic investment projects simpler and more efficient, in particular for the regions whose development is lagging behind, as they are more restricted in their access to, or use of, funding, mainly due to bureaucratic and administrative difficulties; hopes, in this regard, that reforms will be promoted within the Member States to make the principle of sound administration more efficient.
Amendment 67 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 83 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced that no single EU Member State can respond effectively to today’s global challenges on its own; believes that, by pulling their weight togetherBelieves that, by coordinating their efforts within the EU, the Member States can exert angreater influence on the world stage that they would not otherwise possess; is convinced that 28 Member States together, representing 500 million citizens, have more leverage in international negotiations and in setting international regulations and standards; believes, moreover, that under the protection of the EU, globalisation can represent an opportunity for EU citizens and not a threat;
Amendment 97 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets the fact that the Member States all too often prioritise their national interests, regardless of the possible consequences at a European level, thereby undermining the EU’s credibility as a global player; cCalls for a greater division of responsibilities and enhanced coordination between the EU and its Member States; believes that good cooperation among the Member States is essential to safeguard our democracy, our freedom, and our social and environmental standards;
Amendment 207 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that internal and external security are increasingly intertwined; supports the Commission and the VP/HR in further improving the EU’s resilience to terrorist attacks, radicalisation, illegal migration, cyberattacks and other hybrid threats as part of a risk-reduction strategy;
Amendment 264 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls that the Mediterranean is one of the most unequal borders in the world; reiterates the urgent need to stimulate the economic development of the Southern Mediterranean basin and Sub- Saharan Africa in order to create local economic opportunities in the countries of origin of migrants; wbelcomes, in this regard,ieves that Commission President Juncker’s proposal to buildconcerning a new Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs between Europe and Africa, and his initiative to develop thethe development of various European-African trade agreements into one continent-to- continent free trade agreement, as an economic partnership between equalsmay become an economic agreement between equals only if an effective business and investment-friendly environment can be created;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2086(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that public administration and governance is spread across various Commission services and that this complicates the effective coordination of competent services, EU-funded programmes and initiatives; calls for all technical assistance programmes to be coordinated more closely so as to avoid overlapping and ensure that measures will not be so ineffective as to cancel out all the Commission’s efforts to promote the combined use of funds with a view to exploiting synergies; calls on the Commission to provide the recently created SRSP with sufficient resources and competences to perform that coordinating role;
Amendment 9 #
2018/2086(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that effective public sector reform is essential in helping Member States adapt to changing circumstances, increase resilience to prevent future crises, expand eGovernment and improve the delivery of services, especially with regard to new technology and IT systems; calls, therefore, for funding to be provided for also in future programming for operations to deploy e- government in keeping with the principles and priorities set out in the EU e- Government Action Plan;
Amendment 12 #
2018/2086(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to step up cooperation with Member States to support regions lagging behind, enhancing capacity and administrative governance;
Amendment 14 #
2018/2086(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to assess the administrative capacity of development policy implementation machinery in advance and, for projects of particular strategic importance, to encourage the use of national bodies and agencies capable of enhancing and speeding up the implementation of programmes and individual operations;
Amendment 16 #
2018/2086(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for measures to encourage the implementation of programmes that promote the development and implementation of human resource strategies, for example through exchanges of best practice among Member States, also involving leaders and other senior figures;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2086(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages the Commission to develop a dedicated assessment framework that captures the quantitative and qualitative aspects of high-quality public administration, and to build its own analytical capacity; points to the need to determine the weaknesses of each Member State and, using the available resources, promote measures to overcome problems by tightening up the criterion of ex ante conditionality;
Amendment 24 #
2018/2086(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Proposes setting aside time in its parliamentary calendar for a structured dialogue with national parliaments on the issues associated with improving public administration and governance across the EU; calls on the EU to improve the monitoring and assessment of the ESIF under thematic objective 11 by incorporating specific indicators to gauge progress in terms of meeting the EU targets and priorities for public administration reforms;
Amendment 27 #
2018/2086(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the development of a benchmark to assess the public administration capacity of EU candidate countries to take on the responsibilities of EU membership; encourages the Commission to apply the 'principles of public administration' benchmark to all the Member States by including it in the European Semester; hopes that Member States will pursue internal reforms aimed at giving even more tangible effect to the principle of sound administration;
Amendment 31 #
2018/2086(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the EU has limited, while it has no direct legal competences in the area of public sector reform, but can make an important contributiondministrative sector, the EU does have a beneficial effect on public administration in Member States and, in particular, plays an indirect role by taklaying a holistic perspecdown administrative stand linking the relevant policy elements systematically in order to provide solutions to concrete problems faced by Member Statesards in the acquis communautaire, enabling best practice to be exchanged across the Union, and providing budget instruments to support and encourage public administration reform by boosting administrative capacity and the efficiency of administrations and fostering innovation in the public sector;
Amendment 54 #
2018/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
l) to facilitate mobility between the EU and Chile; to enhance youth and student exchanges, scholarship programmes and training courses, including through the ERASMUS+ programme; to make further efforts toward the full mutual recognition of academic qualifications and the modernisation, accessibility and internationalisation of higher education;
Amendment 102 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) to ensure that EU funds are more effectively and transparently deployed in projects that help the Libyan population and civil society and that adequate support is provided to municipalities in their provision of essential services and in building local governance, so as to ensure basic living standards for the population and to discourage further departures to the Italian and European coastline; to ensure coordination between central authorities and local municipalities in order to identify the priorities to invest in; to promote projects that foster locally embedded dialogue and conflict-resolution mechanisms, involving young people in particular; to ensure the money under the EU Emergency Trust Fund is only granted when accompanied by a sound analysis of local authorities and recipients;
Amendment 109 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) to further encourage the Libyan authorities and institutions to work more effectively and transparently towards improving the living conditions of all Libyans, and to implement the necessary financial and economic reforms requested by the international financial institutions to help economic recovery and stabilisation; to urge the Libyan authorities to ensure that natural resources are exploited for the benefit of the whole population, including at the local level; to help the Libyan authorities to fight against the criminalisation of the economy and political institutions;
Amendment 126 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) to address the issue of migration in Libya, bearing in mind the need to find long-term, effective and viable solutions, which should include addressingaddress, first and foremost, the root causes of migration in Africa and establishing legal channelsshould include the controlled, planned and secure management of migration flows to Europe; to promote in the international community the need to take appropriate measures to resolve the multifaceted development and security challenges of Libya and the Sahelo- Saharan region, including effective means to counter the trafficking of human beings and smuggling of migrants;
Amendment 148 #
2018/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) to investigate thoroughly the allegations about abuses and inhuman treatment of migrants and refugees in Libya by criminal groups; to devise initiatives to prevent any such incidents from occurring in the future and to close as soon as possible those facilities which are found not to be in line with international standards; to combat the verified presence of an endemic system of corruption in detention centres in Libya; to ensure that migrants are treated in a manner accordant with the relevant international human rights instruments and to allocate the necessary funding from the EU budget; to ensure that the EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) in Libya is actively contributing to developing the capacities of the Libyan authorities, notably the Libyan Coast Guard, in line with the highest standards of international law;
Amendment 129 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that many Member States consider possession of their own cyber defence capabilities to be at the core of their national security strategy and to constitute an essential part of their national sovereignty; stresses, however, that – as with other military branches, and also owing to the borderless nature of cyberspace – the scale required for truly comprehensive and effective forces is beyond the reach of any singlerequires a coordinated response from all Member States;
Amendment 231 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the arrangement between the EU’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the NATO Computer Incident Response Capability aimed at facilitating the exchange of information, logistical support and the sharing of best practices, nationally and within NATO; stresses that it is important to encourage information exchanges between CERTs and to work towards increasing the level of trust;
Amendment 270 #
2018/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recognises that, owing to difficulties in enforcement, bilateral agreements between states do not always bring expected results; considers, therefore, that building coalitions within groups of like-minded countries willing to generate consensus constitutes an effective way to complement multilateral efforts; stresses the importance of the role of local authorities in the process of technological innovation and data sharing in order to step up the fight against crime and terrorist activities;
Amendment 7 #
2018/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The objective of the Union’s policy in the field of external border management is to develop and implement European integratintegrated and harmonised border management at national and Union levellevel and between EU Member States, which is a precondition for the free movement of persons within the Union and is a fundamental component of an area of freedom, security and justice.
Amendment 11 #
2018/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) To promote the implementation of the European integrated border management defined by its components in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1624: border control, search and rescue during border surveillance, risk analysis, cooperation between Member States (supported and coordinated by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency), inter-agency cooperation (including the regular exchange of information), cooperation with third countries, technical and operational measures within the Schengen area related to border control and designed to address illegal immigration and to counter cross- border crime better, use of state-of-the-art technology, quality control and solidarity mechanisms, and to ensure that it becomes an operational reality, Member States should be provided with adequate Union financial supportand necessary means and resources to facilitate coherent, effective and less costly work capable of reducing irregular migration and decreasing the inflow of dangerous or unwanted products into the Union.
Amendment 23 #
2018/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) To ensure a uniform and high- quality external border control and to facilitate legitimate travel across the external borders, the instrument should contribute to the development of European integrated border managementcooperation and close coordination of the European borders that includes all the measures involving policy, law, systematic cooperation, burden- sharing, assessment of the situation and changing circumstances regarding crossing points for irregular migrants and cross-border crime, personnel, equipment and technology taken at different levels by the competent authorities of the Member States and by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, acting in cooperation with other actors such as third countries and other EU bodies, in particular the European Agency for the operational management of large- scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (eu-LISA), Europol, Frontex and international organisations.
Amendment 27 #
2018/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The instrument should complement and reinforce the activities to implement European integrated border management in line with shared responsibility andthe principle of solidarity between the Member States and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency representing the two pillars of the European Border and Coast Guard. This means, in particular that, when drawing up their programmes, Member States should take into account the analytical tools and operational and technical guidelines developed by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency as well as the training curricula developed by it, such as the common core curricula for the training of border guards, including its components with regard to fundamental rights and access to international protection. In order to develop complementarity between its mission and the responsibilities of the Member States for the control and protection of the external borders as well as to ensure consistency and to avoid cost inefficiency, the Commission should consult the European Border and Coast Guard Agency on the draft national programmes submitted by the Member States in as far as it falls within the Agency’s competencies, in particular on the activities financed under operating support.
Amendment 35 #
2018/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Measures in and in relation to third countries supported through the instrument should be implemented in full synergy and coherence with and should complement other actions outside the Union supported through the Union's external financing instruments. In particular, in implementing such actions, full coherence should be sought with the principles and general objectives of the Union’s external action and foreign policy related to the country or region in question. At the same time, the benefits guaranteed by the funding instrument for a third country with which the Union has concluded readmission agreements, should depend on cooperation by that country and its willingness to take back irregular migrants. In relation to the external dimension, the instrument should target support to enhance cooperation with third countries and to reinforce key aspects of their border surveillance and border management capabilities in areas of interest to the Union’s migration policy and Union’s security objectives.
Amendment 46 #
2018/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) supporting effective European integrated border management at the external borders implemented by the European Border and Coast Guard as a shared responsibility ofby means of close cooperation between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and of the national authorities responsible for border management, to facilitate legitimate border crossings, to prevent and detect, detect and discourage illegal immigration and cross- border crime, and to effectively manage migratory flows, promoting national resettlement programmes and effective repatriation programmes;
Amendment 129 #
2018/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point a – point i
Annex II – point 1 – point a – point i
i. reinforcing the capacities for carrying out checks and surveillance at the external borders, including measures to with the primary and essential objective of preventing and detecting irregular migration and cross- border crime, such as migrant smuggling, trafficking in human beings and terrorism;
Amendment 152 #
2018/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point a – introductory part
Annex V – point a – introductory part
(a) Specific objective 1: Supporting effective European integrated border management at the external borders implemented by the European Border and Coast Guard as a shared responsibility ofby means of close cooperation and coordination between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and of the national authorities responsible for border management and protection, to facilitate legitimate border crossings, to prevent and detect illegal immigration and cross-border crime and to effectively manage migratory flows:
Amendment 98 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) has committed serious infringements under Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/200828 or Article 90 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 or under other legislation adopted by the European Parliament and by the Council; _________________ 28 Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936037/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1.).
Amendment 99 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The beneficiary, after submitting the application, shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred tolaid down for that purpose in paragraph 14 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of five years after the final payment to that beneficiary.
Amendment 100 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
(aa) any conditions in accordance with which the duration of the period of ineligibility may be reduced;
Amendment 101 #
2018/0210(COD)
(ba) definition of the conditions to be complied with after submission of the request referred to in paragraph 2 and the arrangements for recovering the aid granted in the event of non-compliance, to be scaled according to the seriousness of the infringement committed.
Amendment 103 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point j
Amendment 105 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) investments on board fishing vessels that have carried out activities at sea for less than 60 days in each of the two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support, without prejudice to the investments referred to in Article 16.
Amendment 107 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this Chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, as set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and encourage social dialogue between stakeholders.
Amendment 110 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) facilitation of access to credit, insurance products and financial instruments;
Amendment 116 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) new construction, provided that the addition of new capacity with public aid is offset by a withdrawal of capacity without public aid that is at least equal to the new capacity introduced, calculated in terms of both tonnage and power.
Amendment 124 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days ion each ofaverage per year during the last threewo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;
Amendment 126 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
Amendment 129 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17a The EMFF may support actions to promote social dialogue between stakeholders, and, in particular, the actions below, if carried out by trade unions and employers’ organisations that have signed national collective labour agreements: (a) training of young fishing entrepreneurs; (b) upskilling and sustainable fishing skills development; (c) raising awareness of good fishing and biodiversity conservation practices; (d) security and safety of human life at sea; (e) health and safety of workers on board vessels.
Amendment 132 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 134 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) owners or operators of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days ion each ofaverage per year during the last threewo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or
Amendment 137 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 1290 days ion each ofaverage per year during the last threewo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation.
Amendment 140 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Amendment 142 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By way of derogation from Article 13(j), the support referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover:
Amendment 150 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea and unwanted catches as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013;
Amendment 153 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) schemes for compensation for damage to catches caused by mammals and birds protected by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC;
Amendment 156 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. Productive aquaculture investments under this Article may only be supported through grants or through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.
Amendment 160 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a (new)
Amendment 161 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 b (new)
Article 24 b (new)
Amendment 172 #
Amendment 173 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 1
The EMFF shall support the development and dissemination of market intelligence for fishery and aquaculture products by the Commission in accordance with Article 42 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013, in particular through the planning, establishment, coordination and upgrading of the Aquaculture Statistical Information Network (ASIN).
Amendment 50 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The cross-border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions, and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas as evidenced in the Communication of the Commission 'Boosting Growth and Cohesion in EU Border Regions’23 ('Border Regions Communication'). Consequently, theNevertheless, cross- border component should be limited to cooperation on land borders andmaritime cooperation has also achieved important results, and it is therefore considered that cross- border cooperation on maritime borders should be integrated into the transnational component.should be implemented in both land and maritime border areas; _________________ 23 Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament 'Boosting growth and cohesion in EU border regions' - COM(2017) 534 final, 20.9.2017.
Amendment 57 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under Interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014-2020, the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy. That component should therefore be limited to two programmes, one to enable all kind of experience, innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote European groupings of territorial cooperation ('EGTCs') set up or to be set up pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006. of the European Parliament and of the Council24and one to improve the analysis of development trends. Project-based cooperation throughout the Union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the Communication from the Commission 'Strengthening Innovation in Europe's Regions: Strategies for resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth' 25, in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy, industrial modernisation or agrifood. Finally, integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument,: the ‘'European Urban Initiative”'. The two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole Union and should also be open for the participation of third countries.; moreover, also in the light of experience with CTE programming 2014- 2020, the enhancement of natural and cultural resources should be among the priorities of these two programmes; _________________ 24 Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 19). 25 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions 'Strengthening Innovation in Europe's Regions: Strategies for resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth' - COM(2017) 376 final, 18.7.2017.
Amendment 66 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) internal maritime cross-border cooperation between maritime border regions of two or more adjacent Member States or between adjacent maritime border regions of at least one Member State and one or more third countries listed in Article 4(3);
Amendment 69 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) external cross-border cooperation, between adjacent maritime border regions of at least one Member State and of one or more of the following: (i) IPA beneficiaries; or (ii) partner countries supported by NDICI; or (iii) the Russian Federation, for the purpose of enabling its participation in cross-border cooperation also supported by NDICI;
Amendment 71 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Regions on maritime borders which are connected over the sea by a fixed economic, social, cultural, historical and environmental links shall also be supported under cross-border cooperation.
Amendment 73 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. For transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation, the regions to be supported by the ERDF shall be the NUTS level 2 regions of the Union covering contiguous functional areas, taking into account, where applicable, macro-regional strategies or sea basin strategies.
Amendment 77 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The resources referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to components 1-4 as follows:
Amendment 78 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) 752.7 % (i.e., a total of EUR 4 440 000 000) for cross-borderx xxx xxx xxx) for transnational land and maritime cooperation (component 1);
Amendment 78 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The cross-border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions, and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas as evidenced in the Communication of the Commission 'Boosting Growth and Cohesion in EU Border Regions’23 ('Border Regions Communication'). Consequently, theNevertheless, cross- border component should be limited to cooperation on land borders andmaritime cooperation has also produced significant results, and therefore cross- border cooperation on maritime borders should be integrated into the transnational componentshould support both land and maritime border regions. _________________ 23 Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament 'Boosting growth and cohesion in EU border regions' - COM(2017) 534 final, 20.9.2017.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) 31.418 % (i.e., a total of EUR 2 649 900 000x xxx xxx xxx) for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation (component 2);
Amendment 80 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) 3.2 2% (i.e., a total of EUR 270 100 000xxx xxx xxx) for outermost regions' cooperation (component 3);
Amendment 81 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) 1.25 % (i.e., a total of EUR 100 000 000xxx xxx xxx) for interregional cooperation (component 4);
Amendment 82 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 83 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Each Member State may transfer up to 1520% of its financial allocation for each of components 1, 2 and 3 from one of those components to one or more of the others.
Amendment 87 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
The co-financing rate at the level of each Interreg programme shall be not higher than 70 %, unless, with regard to external cross-border or component 3 Interreg programmes, a higher percentage is fixed in Regulations (EU) [IPA III], [NDICI] or Council Decision (EU) [OCTP] respectively or in any act adopted thereunder.; national co-funding shall therefore be excluded from the calculation of the Stability Pact to make the implementation of each programme truly efficient and effective and fully guarantee the principle of additionality;
Amendment 101 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under Interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014-2020, the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy. That component should therefore be limited to two programmes, one to enable all kind of experience, innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote European groupings of territorial cooperation ('EGTCs') set up or to be set up pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends. Project-based cooperation throughout the Union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the Communication from the Commission 'Strengthening Innovation in Europe's Regions: Strategies for resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth'25, in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy, industrial modernisation or agrifood. Finally, integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument, the ‘European Urban Initiative”. The two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole Union, and should also be open for the participation of third countries; in addition, again based on the experience of ETC programming in the 2014-2020 period, the development of natural and cultural resources should be the priority of these two programmes. _________________ 24 Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 19). 25 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Strengthening Innovation in Europe's Regions: Strategies for resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth' - COM(2017) 376 final, 18.7.2017.
Amendment 191 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
a a) internal cross-border maritime cooperation between adjacent maritime border regions of two or more Member States or between adjacent maritime border regions of at least one Member State and one or more third countries listed in Article 4(3);
Amendment 199 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
b a) external cross-border cooperation, between adjacent maritime border regions of at least one Member State and of one or more of the following: (i) IPA beneficiaries; or (ii) partner countries supported by NDICI; or iii) the Russian Federation, for the purpose of enabling its participation in cross-border cooperation also supported by NDICI;
Amendment 234 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Regions on maritime borders which are connected over the sea by a fixedstable economic, social, cultural, historical and environmental links shall also be supported under cross-border cooperation.
Amendment 249 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. For transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation, the regions to be supported by the ERDF shall be the NUTS level 2 regions of the Union covering contiguous functional areas, taking into account, where applicable, macro-regional strategies or sea basin strategies.
Amendment 284 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The resources referred to in paragraph 1, for components 1 to 4, shall be allocated as follows:
Amendment 287 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) 752.7 % (i.e., a total of EUR 4 440 000 000x xxx xxx xxx) for cross-border land and maritime cooperation (component 1);
Amendment 298 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) 31.4 18% (i.e., a total of EUR 2 649 900 000x xxx xxx xxx) for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation (component 2);
Amendment 308 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) 3.2 2% (i.e., a total of EUR 270 100 000x xxx xxx xxx) for outermost regions cooperation (component 3);
Amendment 323 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) 1.2 5% (i.e., a total of EUR 100 000 000x xxx xxx xxx) for interregional cooperation (component 4);
Amendment 327 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 344 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Each Member State may transfer up to 1520% of its financial allocation for each of components 1, 2 and 3 from one of those components to one or more of the others.
Amendment 373 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
The co-financing rate at the level of each Interreg programme shall be not higher than 70 %, unless, with regard to external cross-border or component 3 Interreg programmes, a higher percentage is fixed in Regulations (EU) [IPA III], [NDICI] or Council Decision (EU) [OCTP] respectively or in any act adopted thereunder; national co-financing should therefore be kept outside the calculation of the Stability Pact to make the implementation of each programme truly efficient and effective and in order to ensure that the principle of additionality is genuinely complied with.
Amendment 65 #
2018/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'cross-border region' means the territory covered by neighbouring land and maritime border regions in two or more Member States at NUTS level 3 regions;
Amendment 77 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council [new CPR]16 16 sets out common rules applicable to various funds including the European Regional Development Fund ('ERDF'), the European Social Fund Plus ('ESF+'), the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund ('EMFF'), the Asylum and Migration Fund ('AMIF'), the Internal Security Fund ('ISF') and the Border Management and Visa Instrument ('BMVI') which operate under a common framework ('the Funds'). _________________ 16 [Full reference - new CPR].
Amendment 80 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Member States and the Commission shall ensure the coordination, complementarity and coherence between the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Cohesion Fund (CF), the European Social Development Fund+ (ESF+), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and the European Fund for Agricultural Development (EAFRD), so that they can complement each other where this is beneficial for creating successful projects.
Amendment 131 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as well as enabling integrated disaster prevention support linking resilience and risk prevention, preparation and response, the Funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives. Operations under the ERDF are expected to contribute 30 % of the overall financial envelope of the ERDF to climate objectives. Operations under the Cohesion Fund are expected to contribute 37% of the overall financial envelope of the Cohesion Fund to climate objectives.
Amendment 357 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
Amendment 398 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage promotion, tourism and security in urban areas;
Amendment 412 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
(ii) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental local development, cultural heritage enhancement, tourism and security, including for rural and coastal areas also through community-led local development.
Amendment 453 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) those with a gross national income ratiomore developed regions whose per capita gross domestic product is equal to or above 100 % of the EU27's average ('GDP (‘group 1'’);
Amendment 459 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) those with a gross national income ratio equal to or aboveransition regions, whose per capita gross domestic product is between 75 % and below 100 % of the EU's average ('group 2')GDP;
Amendment 463 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) those with a gross national income ratioless developed regions, whose per capita gross domestic product is below 75 % of the EU27's average GDP ('group 3').
Amendment 532 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) investments in preventing environmental emergencies and overcoming them;
Amendment 547 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) investments in protection and enhancement of natural and cultural attractors;
Amendment 575 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in the environment, including investments related to sustainable development and energy, and protection and safeguarding of cultural attractors and tourism presenting environmental benefits;
Amendment 617 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 624 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 650 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j
Amendment 134 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 0
Title 0
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, and financial rules for those and for the Asylum and Migration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Border Management and Visa Instrument
Amendment 143 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of Union Funds implemented under shared management namely the European Regional Development Fund ('ERDF'), the European Social Fund Plus ('ESF+'), the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development ('EAFRD'), measures financed under shared management in the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund ('EMFF'), the Asylum and Migration Fund ('AMIF'), Internal Security Fund ('ISF') and Integrated Border Management Fund ('BMVI'), financial rules based on Article 322 of the TFEU should be established for all these Funds ('the Funds'), clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions. In addition, common provisions based on Article 177 of the TFEU should be established to cover policy specific rules for the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund, the EAFRD and the EMFF.
Amendment 194 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the Funds, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional and local authorities, civil society and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/201413 should continue to apply. _________________ 13 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 226 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Partnership Agreement, prepared by each Member State, should be a strategic document guiding the negotiations between the Commission and the Member State concerned on the design of programmes. The document must be approved by 31 December 2019. In order to reduce the administrative burden, it should not be necessary to amend Partnership Agreements during the programming period. To facilitate the programming and avoid overlapping content in programming documents, Partnership Agreements can be included as part of a programme.
Amendment 235 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) To ensure the necessary prerequisites for the effective and efficient use of Union support granted by the Funds, a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established. Each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support. Where those conditions are not fulfilled, expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications.. In order to maintain a favourable investment framework, the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly. It is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions, thus ensuring that all co- financed operations are in line with the Union policy framework. In this regard, the measures to be implemented should be designed to an adequate level as of 1 January 2021.
Amendment 242 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Member State should carry out a mid-term review of each programme supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund. That review should provide a fully-fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance, while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant CSRs issued in 2024. In parallel, in 2024 the Commission should, together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025, review all Member States' total allocations under the Investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027, applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act. That review together with the outcome of the mid-term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027. In the review, the Member State is required to assess the efficiency of the managing authority and of those responsible for implementing the measures.
Amendment 299 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) In accordance with the principle and rules of shared management, Member States and the Commission should be responsible for the management and control of programmes and give assurance on the legal and regular use of the Funds. Since Member States should have the primary responsibility for such management and control and should ensure that operations supported by the Funds comply with applicable law, their obligations in that regard should be specified. The powers and responsibilities of the Commission in that context should also be laid down. Any legislative and regulatory provisions that are additional to those laid down in this Regulation should be prohibited in all circumstances.
Amendment 305 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) Since the managing authority bears the main responsibility for the effective and efficient implementation of the Funds and therefore fulfils a substantial number of functions, its functions in relation to the selection of projects, programme management and support for the monitoring committee should be set out in detail. Operations selected should be in line with the horizontal principles. It is understood that each administration involved in implementation may not establish more than one managing authority.
Amendment 333 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67
Recital 67
(67) It is necessary to establish the maximum rates of co-financing in the area of cohesion policy by category of region in order to ensure that the principle of co- financing is respected through an appropriate level of public or private national support. Those rates should reflect the level of economic development of regions in terms of GDP per capita in relation to the EU-27 average. In order to ensure that co-financing is effective, it should be established that the resources allocated by individual Member States to co-financing in relation to the funds referred to in this Regulation, are to be excluded from the calculation of the relevant parameters for the Stability and Growth Pact.
Amendment 341 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) financial rules for the European Regional Development Fund ('ERDF'), the European Social Fund Plus ('ESF+'), the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EARDF), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund ('EMFF'), the Asylum and Migration Fund ('AMIF'), the Internal Security Fund ('ISF') and the Border Management and Visa Instrument ('BMVI') ('the Funds');
Amendment 349 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) common provisions applicable to the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund, the EAFRD and the EMFF.
Amendment 353 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 6 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 6 – point c a (new)
(ca) Regulation (EU) […] (the 'CAP Strategic Plans Regulation') and Regulation (EU) […] (the 'CAP Horizontal Regulation');
Amendment 391 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund, the EAFRD and the EMFF shall support the following policy objectives:
Amendment 432 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all the regions, of urban, rural and coastalmaritime areas and local initiatives.
Amendment 493 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) regional, local, urban and other public authorities;
Amendment 720 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective or, for the EAFRD, linked to the intervention concerned, cannot be included in payment applications until the Commission has informed the Member State of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4.
Amendment 731 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Where the Commission considers that an enabling condition is no longer fulfilled, it shall inform the Member State and give it the opportunity to present its observations within one month. Where the Commission concludes that the non-fulfilment of the enabling condition persists, expenditure related to the specific objective concerned or, for the EAFRD, linked to the intervention concerned, cannot be included in payment applications as from the date the Commission informs the Member State accordingly.
Amendment 743 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Member State, after consulting local and regional authorities, shall establish a performance framework which shall allow monitoring, reporting on and evaluating programme performance during its implementation, and contribute to measuring the overall performance of the Funds.
Amendment 748 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Member State shall identify specific objectives and targets for each managing authority, and, if measures are not implemented, or are delayed, may propose to the Commission appropriate reprogramming measures or replacement of the non-compliant authority.
Amendment 819 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 15 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Amendment 909 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vii a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vii a (new)
(viia ) available interventions with adequate levels of planning;
Amendment 997 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. TBy 30 December 2020 and no later, the Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than six months after the date of submission of the programme by the Member State.
Amendment 1281 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) the assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of each individual managing authority, also with a view to adopting the most appropriate measures to speed up the intervention;
Amendment 1286 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 35 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The monitoring committee shall approve or, for programmes supported by the EAFRD, give its opinion on:
Amendment 1290 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 35 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the annual performance reports for programmes supported by the EAFRD, the EMFF, the AMF, the ISF and the BMVI, and the final performance report for programmes supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund;
Amendment 1298 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 6
Article 36 – paragraph 6
6. For programmes supported by the EAFRD, the EMFF, the AMF, the ISF and the BMVI, the Member State shall submit an annual performance report in accordance with the Fund-specific Regulations.
Amendment 1448 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 2
Article 58 – paragraph 2
2. The Fund-specific Regulations may identify additional costs that are not eligible for a contribution from each Fund. Costs incurred by an undertaking also through its own subsidiaries, aimed at relocating the economic activity, or part thereof, currently carried out in each state, in other Member States or in states outside the European Union, shall nevertheless not be eligible.
Amendment 1529 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) ensure that selected operations have been designed to an adequate level, or establish an appropriate period within which the relevant planning documents must be approved by the authorities responsible;
Amendment 1881 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 7
Article 104 – paragraph 7
7. Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) shall amount to 2.5 3% of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Funds for the period 2021-2027 (i.e. a total of EUR 8 430 000 000xx xxx xxx xxx in 2018 prices).
Amendment 1988 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 106 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The co-financing rate for Interreg programmes shall be no higher than 7085 %.
Amendment 2036 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point a
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point a
(a) total population of all NUTS level 3 landis determined as the weighted sum of the share of the population of border regions and of other NUTS level 3 reg share of the total populations of which at least half of the regional population lives within 25 kilometres of the land border (weighting 36%)each Member State. The weighting is determined by the respective shares of the cross-border and transnational components. The population of NUTS level 3 regions shall be taken into consideration for cross- border cooperation programmes and the population of NUTS level 2 regions shall be taken into consideration for transnational cooperation programmes;
Amendment 2038 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point b
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point b
Amendment 2043 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point b a (new)
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point b a (new)
(ba) as regards the outermost regions component, the Member States’ share is determined as the weighted sum of the shares of the total population of the outermost regions.
Amendment 2044 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point c
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point c
Amendment 2050 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point d
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point d
d) total population of all NUTS level 3 regions along border coastlines and of other NUTS level 3 regions of which at least half of the regional population lives within 25 kilometres of the border coastlines. (weighting 9.8%);eleted
Amendment 2057 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point e
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point e
Amendment 2063 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point f
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point f
Amendment 2068 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – paragraph 1
Annex XXIV – point 8 – paragraph 1
Amendment 91 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of supporting rural areas in all their diversity, by valuing their potential, improving transport connectivity and very high-speed broadband and providing support to help them meet the challenges they face: rural desertification, the destruction of city- centre communities, areas without health care, etc.; calls, with that aim in view, for an even greater degree of integration between the instruments available at EU level;
Amendment 101 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CallsTakes the view that the territorial dimension of cohesion policy must be strengthened in order to guarantee that a tailored approach is taken which makes it possible to address the challenges facing territories more effectively; calls, therefore, for greater account to be taken of certain specific territorial characteristics, such as those of island, mountain or border regions, when investment priorities are set;
Amendment 122 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. NotEmphasises that middle-income regions have not grown at the same rate as low- income regions and regions with very high income, as they face the challenge referred to as the ‘middle-income trap’, because of their excessively high costs in comparison with the former and excessively weak innovation systems in comparison with the latter; notes, moreover, that these territorieregions are characterised by struggling manufacturing industries and by their vulnerability to shocks caused by globalisation;
Amendment 155 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Supports a strong thematic concentration on a limited number of priorities linked to major European political objectives, leaving managing authorities the task of drawing up their territorial strategies on the basis of their needs; stresses that employment, in particular for young people, innovation, support for SMEs, climate change and the circular economy should constitute priority areas for cohesion policy in future; takes the view that, in order meet these challenges, indicators complementary to per capita GDP should be taken into account in connection with the allocation of funds;
Amendment 211 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the launch of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and stresses that it does not represent a competitor for NATO and should be a driver for further EU-NATO cooperation in capabilities development and for a stronger EU pillar in NATO; calls for the utmost transparency in managing the cooperation plan in order to maximise results and avoid a mere duplication of expenditure on defence;
Amendment 247 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the new EU Hybrid Fusion Cell and its interaction with NATO’s Hybrid Analysis Cell in sharing situational awareness and by exchanging analysis of potential hybrid threats; reiterates the importance of identifying common tools, including indicators, for improving the protection and resilience of critical infrastructure in the face of hybrid threats, including monitoring of emerging threats in the transport sector;
Amendment 354 #
2017/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Welcomes the establishment of a public-private partnership for cybersecurity between industry and the EU, with the aim of developing technologies to better protect users and infrastructures from cyber aspects of hybrid threats;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that the cooperation between the Commission and the Member States in the area of fraud detection is not effective enough; urges accordingly that a set of measures be taken to ensure closer, more effective and more efficient cooperation;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes with concern that tobacco smuggling to the EU has intensified in recent years and, according to estimates, represents an annual loss of EUR 10 billion in public revenue to the EU and Member States’ budgets, while at the same time it is a major source of organised crime, including terrorism; considers it necessary for Member States to step up their efforts to combat these illegal activities, for example by improving procedures for cooperation and exchanges of information between Member States;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the transition to a stronger, more circular economy is a challenge for all European regions, but also represents keygreat opportunity for the EU, its Member States and its citizens, in order to modernise the European economy and guide it in a more sustainable direction; whereas it is, in particular, a challenge and an opportunitiesy for those regionall European regions and local authorities, which are the tier of government closest to local communities;
Amendment 47 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for coordination and greater cooperation between regions, SMEs and other public/private entities in order to launch new smart specialisation thematic platforms, in particular between the agri- food, energy and industrial sectors;
Amendment 131 #
2017/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that respect for the principle of good governance in these regions has a significant impact on their economic growth and on the more efficient and effective use of existing resources; calls on the Commission to take action to disseminate in lagging regions best practices regarding the use of Cohesion Policy funds both in the programming and in the implementation and spending phases;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that country-specific recommendations in the framework of the European Semester should be made on an multiannual basis, with medium-term monitoring and reviews, and seen as positive incentives for the launch of structural reforms and in no case as instruments that could exclude access to the benefits of cohesion policy;
Amendment 161 #
2017/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls onHopes that the Member States to adopt national regional development strategies to improve administrative governance and other key growth factors in lagging regions; to this end, calls on the Commission to provide for a series of measures to encourage Member States to implement actions complementary to cohesion policy, reinforcing its effectiveness;
Amendment 166 #
2017/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for cohesion policy to continue to be a priority for the Union and accordingly provided with adequate funding, keeping in mind the review of the post-2020 multiannual programming framework.In view of the post-2020 revision of the MFF, and in light of the possible scenarios arising from Brexit, calls for cohesion policy to continue to be a priority for the Union, without undermining the values of European solidarity it incorporates, and accordingly provided with adequate funding for its objectives;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the EIB plays a key role in implementing an ever greater number of financial instruments capable of leveraging EU budgetary funds;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes note of the set of EIB annual reports for 2016 presenting the various investing impacts; reiterates its request that the EIB present a more comprehensive, detailed and harmonised annual report with a better impact overview and evaluation of the EIB’s overall activities and lending priorities as well as of financed projects and sectors; calls on the EIB to forward the results of the ex-post evaluations to the European Parliament;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Invites the EIB to pursue efforts in that direction by providing policymakers with complete and exhaustive information on the concrete and achieved economic, social and environmental impacts and added value of its operations in the Member States and outside the EU; stresses the importance of carrying out, for each project, an independent ex-ante and ex-post evaluation; calls on the EIB to provide detailed examples of crossnational added value in its impact investment reporting as well as key-indicators of sectoral and intersectoral successes; calls on the EIB to forward the results of the ex-post evaluations to the European Parliament;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that activities benefiting from EIB support must be in accordance with the principles of the EU’s policy goals as outlined in the Europe 2020 strategy and the COP21 agreement; underlines therefore that the EIB’s mission is to revitalise the European economy in order to stimulate quality jobs and support smart, inclusive and sustainable growth in the Union; hopes, to this end, to that ever closer collaboration between the EIB, the Commission and EU Member States can be achieved, in order to improve planning and the definition of objectives, leading to the re-prioritisation of funding targets;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need to optimise the use of EU funds and grants, in addition to the EIB’s approach to delivering technical assistance and financial advice to Member States in an easily accessible manner, based on a combination of lending (project loans, intermediated loans, microfinance, venture capital, equity and fund investment), blending (direct financing supported by additional sources of investment, e.g. guarantees, project bonds) and advice (financial and technical expertise); calls on the EIB therefore, in cooperation with the Commission, to provide more technical assistance in the fields of advisory and analytical services, project management and capacity-building to those Member States which receive a low share of EIB financing; recalls that financial instruments, such as project bonds, should be seriously assessed with regard to their financial, social and environmental impact, in order to prevent the entire burden of risk being shifted to the public; in this context, recalls with regret the role played by the EIB and the Commission in the Castor project, involving a risk assessment which did not take account of the risk of increased seismic activity associated with the injection of gas, despite the existence of studies clearly warning of the potential dangers;
Amendment 27 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that in 2016 the EIB’s portfolio of loans, guarantees and investments mobilised EUR 280 billion of total investment; observes that EUR 67.7 billion of investment was related to EFSI approvals in 2016, which were dedicated primarily to smaller companies (31 %), the energy sector (22 %), and research, development and innovation (22 %); regrets, however, that a large share of investments under the EFSI portfolio was earmarked for fossil-fuel-related projects; reiterates the need for an in-depth analysis and evaluation on the environmental impact of each project;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that the EIB’s activity in the current period of sluggish recovery must be carefully directed towards high- quality projects ensuring strengthened additionality vis-à-vis other existing Union instruments and the EIB’s main operations; hopes, to this end, to that closer collaboration between the EIB, the Commission and EU Member States can be achieved for the purposes of greater market flexibility and better digital and transport infrastructures, the lack of which is often perceived as an obstacle to investment;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that the assessment of the additionality of all EFSI-supported projects must be duly documented; regrets that the scoreboards for the approved operations are not published; recalls that this failure to publish creates both accountability and transparency issues; emphasises that transparency regarding the EFSI Scoreboard of Indicators is necessary, also in view of the need to hold the EFSI Investment Committee accountable; stresses also the need for a clearer definition of the principle of additionality in relation to activities with a higher risk than standard EIB operations, in order to ensure greater coherence and transparency in the selection of projects;
Amendment 36 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 39 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Regrets the fact that only 20 % of EFSI financing has supported projects that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, whereas the EIB’s standard portfolio has attained the 25% threshold; calls on the EIB to ensure that its maximum standards are respected in all circumstances, with a view to protecting the environment and meeting the COP21 criteria;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Believes that adequate clarification or strategic guidance should be provided for local and regional actors, particularly with regard to the EFSI’s positioning and possible combination with other Union or EIB funds; points outnotes that cooperation between the EFSI and other sources of EU funding (COSME, Horizon 2020) offers great prospects; points out at the same time that the EFSI should not be considered as merely another additional financial source, and that due care should be devoted to avoiding double targeting or double funding;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Underlines that investment in innovation and skills is crucial to the development of Europe’s knowledge economy and to the achievement of the Europe 2020 targets, including 3 % of GDP being spent on R&D; hopes in particular that the EIB, in cooperation with the Commission and the Member States, will fund projects that can guarantee to cover, in the short to medium term, the shortfall in skilled labour, which represents a strong obstacle to investment;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 48 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the EIB to pay greater attention to the implementation of infrastructure projects, especially in weaker regions, in order to avoid a slowdown of the economic convergence process; calls, therefore, for a reflection at EU level on public financing for measures, even of a provisional nature, that can bring about a genuine revival of public investment in infrastructures;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
Paragraph 60
60. Recognises the importance of raising awareness at local and regional level of the availability of funding and technical assistance throughout the EU; acknowledges, moreover, that an appropriate awareness of the EIB’s involvement in project financing for various stakeholders is crucial if citizens at local level are to be aware of their right to appeal and lodge complaints with the Complaints Mechanism Office and the European Ombudsman; notes that 89 complaints were registered in 2016, of which 84 were admissible, by comparison with the 56 complaints received in 2015;
Amendment 70 #
2017/2190(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 66 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 66 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Hopes that the EIB, in line with the 2016 Commission communication, will continue to implement and improve an external strategy for effective taxation, ensuring to compliance with international tax transparency standards and encouraging international country-by- country reporting; calls on the EIB to ensure a high quality of information regarding ultimate beneficiaries and effectively prevent transactions with financial intermediaries having adverse consequences with regard to transparency, fraud, corruption, organised crime and money laundering or harmful social and environmental repercussions;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2187(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on discharge togranting the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2186(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on discharge to the Executive Director of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2185(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2183(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the Bio- based Industries Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2182(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2181(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on discharge to the Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2180(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy discharge in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on discharge to the Director of the Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy in respect of the implementation of the joint undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2179(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that, according to the Court of Auditors’ summary of results of the Court’s 2016 annual audits of the Union agencies and other bodies (“the Court’s summary”), the agencies’ 2016 budget amounted to some EUR 3,4 billion, representing an increase of about 21,42 % compared to 2015 and about 2,4 % (2015: 2%) of the Union’s general budget; points out that the increase is mainly related to agencies working on matters related to industry, research and energy (additional EUR 358 000 000) and civil liberties, justice and home affairs (additional EUR 174 000 000); notes moreover that of the EUR 3,4 billion budget, some EUR 2,4 billion were financed by the Union general budget, whereas some EUR 1 billion were financed by fees and also by direct contributions from Member States, the European Free Trade Association countries and other sources;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2179(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomNotes the contribution provided by the EU Agency’s Network (“the Network”) in coordinating, collecting and consolidating actions and information for the benefit of the Union Institutions, including the Parliament; notes that its coordination tasks include the annual discharge and budget procedures, the implementation of the Commission’s roadmap stemming from the Common Approach and related policy initiatives, and the review and implementation of Financial and Staff Regulations;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2179(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses, therefore, the immediate need to establish clear definitions of acceptable carry-overs in order to streamline the Court’s reporting on this issue, as well as to enable the discharge authority to distinguish between the carry- overs indicating poor budgetary planning, and the carry-overs as a budgetary tool which support multiannual programmes as well as procurement planning;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2179(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that, according to the Court’s summary, public procurement remains an error-prone area; notes thatexpresses its dissatisfaction with EASO, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drugs Addiction (EMCDDA), the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT Systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (eu-LISA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC), which did not fully comply with the public procurement principles and rules laid down in the Financial Regulation; calls on the Agencies to pay particular attention to the Court’s comments on public procurement;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2179(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes with satisfaction that the majority of the Agencies (27 out of 31) have a business continuity plan in place; considers that all agencies should have such a plan in place; calls on the Network to report to the discharge authority on the evolution of that situation;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2179(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Expresses its concern that only 22 Agencies (71 %) have adopted internal rules and guidelines on whistleblowing and reporting irregularities in accordance with the provisions of the Staff Regulations; notes that the remaining nine agencies foresee adoption of the relevant rules and guidelines; calls on the Network to report immediately to the discharge authority on the adoption and implementation of these measures per individual Agency;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2179(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Notes that the agencies ashould promote more actively promoting their work through various channels, in particular by regularly updating their websites to provide information and promote the work they have delivered; notes in addition that social media is increasingly becoming a standard communication tool for the agencies; observes that open days, targeted campaigns and videos explaining the core work of agencies are some of the activities used in educating citizens and providing them with opportunities to learn more about the work of the agencies and the Union institutions; acknowledges that the general or specialised media relations activities are regularly measured through different indicators, as well as that each Agency has its communication plan with specific activities tailored for its needs;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2178(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2177(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital b – paragraph 1
Recital b – paragraph 1
recalls that in February 2016 the Office directly awarded a FWC for interim services to support it in its response to the migration crisis for a period of 12 months amounting to EUR 3 600 000; recallsdeplores the fact that the FWC was awarded to a single preselected economic operator without applying any of the procurement procedures laid down in the Financial Regulation; considers that the award was therefore not in compliance with the relevant Union rules and that the associated 2016 payments, amounting to EUR 592 273, are irregular;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2176(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the interim director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the interim director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2175(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Management Committee of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications discharge in respect of the implementation of the Body’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Management Committee of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications discharge in respect of the implementation of the Body’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2174(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2173(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2172(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2171(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2170(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2169(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Europol’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Europol’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2168(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director General of the Euratom Supply Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director General of the Euratom Supply Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2167(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2166(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2165(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2164(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the executive director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2163(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2162(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2161(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2160(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2159(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2158(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2157(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2156(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Training Foundation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Training Foundation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2155(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Administrative Director of Eurojust discharge in respect of the implementation of Eurojust’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Administrative Director of Eurojust discharge in respect of the implementation of Eurojust’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2154(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2153(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2152(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2151(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2150(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2149(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2148(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2147(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2146(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2145(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European External Action Service for the financial year 2016; / Postpones its decision on granting the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European External Action Service for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Notes that the 13 Member States that joined the Union since 2004 account for 19,6% of overall AD EEAS staff, approaching their share of Union population (20,6%); draws attention nevertheless to the fact that they only account for 13,28% of managerial positions and emphasises that, while respecting a merit-based recruitment policy, the percentage of nationals from the these Member States in managerial positions within the EEAS should be further increased to reflect within the EEAS their share of the Union population; deplores the fact that Member States in question are especially underrepresented at the higher level of administration and remarks that a progress in this matter is of high priority;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Asks the EEAS to provide before 30 June 2018 further explanation of the increasing number of seconded national experts reaching 445 in 2016 (85% of them being located in Brussels) compared to 434 in 2015 and 407 in 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2144(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the European Data Protection Supervisor discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2016; / Postpones its decision on granting the European Data Protection Supervisor discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2144(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Supervisor to provide a detailed list of missions undertaken by its members in 2016, indicating the price, the place and the cost of each mission before 30 June 2018; calls for the missions undertaken in 2017 to be included in its next annual activity report;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2144(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Supervisor to inform the Committee on Budgetary Control before 30 June 2018 of the amounts paid in 2016 under Service Level Agreements which have fees depending on consumption;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2143(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the European Ombudsman discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2016; / Postpones its decision on granting the European Ombudsman discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2143(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the lack of data from 2016 in different sections of the Ombudsman’s annual activity report for 2016; urges the Ombudsman to provide the follow up to the 2015 discharge before 30 June 2018, in compliance with Article 166 of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 4 #
2017/2142(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the Committee of the Regions discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Committee of the Regions for the financial year 2016; / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the Committee of the Regions discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Committee of the Regions for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2141(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the European Economic and Social Committee discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Economic and Social Committee for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the European Economic and Social Committee discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Economic and Social Committee for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2140(DEC)
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the Court of Auditors discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the Court of Auditors discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2139(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Registrar of the Court of Justice of the European Union discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Justice of the European Union for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Registrar of the Court of Justice of the European Union discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Justice of the European Union for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2138(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the Council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Council and of the Council for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the Council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Council and of the Council for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2137(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing its President discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Parliament for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2137(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Encourages the Parliament’s Secretariat to continue its additional efforts in assisting the political groups in improving their internal financial management and in providing them with better guidance; calls on the political groups to further improve the application of relevant rules for authorising and settling expenditure, as well as to improve and further harmonise how they carry out and procurement procedures;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2137(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Recalls that the key performance indicator of DG COMM is the total outreach or exposure attained across the entire range of Parliament’s communication platforms and channels; notes with satisfaction that, with regards to the Parliament’s presence in the media and average coverage per month, there was a 12% increase compared to 2015, and 7% increase compared to the election year 2014; acknowledges in addition significant results for the Parliament’s use of social media, as well as actions related to raising awareness among young people; points out, however, that the Parliament’s communication activities should continue to improve, in particular by increasing outreach on social media; which is currently below the standards expected of a parliamentary institution;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2137(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes with satisfaction the major technical and editorial improvements of Parliament’s public website, in particular search engine optimisation of the website; notes that the Responsive Web Design project and the live streaming and video- on-demand platform renewal project, which aim to redesign the website to make it adaptive to all kinds of devices, were launched in 2016 and successfully implemented to parts of the website; calls for a continuation of these projects and their implementation on all sections of the Parliament’s website; encourages further improvements because the website is still rather user-unfriendly;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2137(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Underlines the need to modernise the mission of the information offices of Parliament by optimising the use of new communication technologies as their task is to better inform citizens;
Amendment 145 #
2017/2137(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Encourages the successor travel agency to strive to achieve the most competitive prices for the European Parliament’s work-related travels;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/pPostpones the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/pPostpones the Director of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 3
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/pPostpones the Director of the Executive Agency for Small and Medium- sized Enterprises discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 4
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/pPostpones the Director of the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 5
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/pPostpones the Director of the European Research Council Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 6
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/pPostpones the Director of the Research Executive Agency discharge in relation to the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 7
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants/pPostpones the Director of the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2016;
Amendment 149 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70 a (new)
Paragraph 70 a (new)
70a. Reiterates its call for thematic concentration, as expressed in its discharge report on budget year 2015; calls on the Commission to inquire to what extent thematic concentration could contribute to simplification and a decrease of the regulatory burden and control burden;
Amendment 438 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 277
Paragraph 277
277. Wishes to receive the supporting documents for these explanations until 30 June 2018;
Amendment 443 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 281 b (new)
Paragraph 281 b (new)
281b. Reiterates Parliament's view that a 'comprehensive review' of the European Schools system is urgently required to consider "reform covering managerial, financial, organisational and pedagogical issues" and recalls its request that "the Commission submit annually a report giving its assessment of the state of progress" to Parliament;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls, therefore, for the MFF to provide for sufficient funds for cohesion policy post-2020, striking a good balance between investments in citizens and investments for citizens and ensuring that the EU’s political goals can be reached, taking into account the internal and external challenges the EU will have to face, without penalising those territories that are disadvantaged in the give-and- take relationship with the Union;
Amendment 85 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of regional cross-border initiatives in promoting economic growth; calls for the need to fund, as part of cohesion policy, programmes to internationalise businesses in order to establish a socio- economic background that promotes the growth of the areas concerned;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the Commission to look into the possibilities for greater synergies between the different EU funds, including cohesion policy, Horizon 2020 and EFSI, in order to facilitate multi-fund options;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to implement all necessary measures to ensure that ESI Fund resources have a real additionality, and not replacement, value;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with concern the persistent problems of resources, governance and ownership, which are preventing the strategy’s objectives from being fully achieved; calls for a range of measures to improve the administrative capacity of the MRS;
Amendment 79 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that the region has been at the forefront of the migration crisis in the recent years; considers that the EUSAIR could help alleviateddress such challenges if it had the necessary instruments and resources;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948,
Amendment 10 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the historical, economic and cultural ties linkingexist between Europe and Cuba are characterised by their depth and strength;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the European Union maintains relations with the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean and there is broad consensus among its 33 member states on the desirability of(CELAC), which welcomed expanding relations between the European Union and Cuba;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas what is known as the ‘common position of the EU’, adopted in 1996, has been superseded by the bilateral agreements with Cuba that have been signed during this period by 2018 EU Member States, although not all these agreements are in force;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the PDCA emphasises the areas of shared interestdefines general principles and objectives for the relationship between for the EU and Cuba, including three main chapters on political dialogue, cooperation and sectoral policy dialogue, as well as trade and trade cooperation;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas democracy, human rights feature in both the political dialogue and cooperation chaptersand good governance feature in the Agreement;
Amendment 28 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas Cuba is willing to accept cooperation with the EU within the framework of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights, the key objectives of which are supporting, developing and consolidating democracy in third countries, and enhancing respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the human rights dialogue between the EU and Cuba, led by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, beganwas established in 2015;
Amendment 36 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas issues discussed at the second meeting of the human rights dialogue held in Cuba in June 2016 with the participation of line ministries and agencies included freedom of association and human rights issues in a multilateral context, such as the death penalty; whereas the next meeting of the human rights dialogue is due to be held in Brussels during the first half of 2017included freedom of association, the role of civil society, treatment of vulnerable groups and human rights issues in a multilateral context;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas Cuba has not ratified several important UN conventions and independent human rights organizations and mechanisms do not have access to Cuba; whereas the UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons visited Cuba in April 2017 in what was the first visit to the country in ten years by an independent expert of the UN Human Rights Council;
Amendment 51 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas both Parties have agreed on the broad modalities and areas for cooperation in the cooperation chapter, including on issues such as rule of law, human rights, good governance, justice and, combating corruption and organized crime and participation in civil society;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas allegations of human rights abuses taking place in Cuba targeting, inter alia, human rights defenders, independent journalists, academics, artists and political activists are highly alarming; whereby such allegations describe the use of beatings, public shaming, short-term arbitrary arrests and detentions without trial;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M b (new)
Recital M b (new)
Mb. whereas domestics human rights groups face extreme difficulties in performing their duties; notably, the domestic legal organisation Cubalex was raided by state authorities in September 2016 and its staff subjected to intimidation, detention and harassment according to the Human Rights Watch 2017 Report;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (PDCA) devotes a chapter to the principles of international trade and addresses customs cooperation, trade facilitation and diversification, standards and technical rules, sustainable trade and promotion of a stable, transparent and non-discriminatory business and investment regime;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas the ‘Economic and social policy guidelines’ for Cuba, adopted following a public debate procedure in 2011, contained proposals for reform, updating and modernisation; whereas the "socialist property of the entire people" remains the foundation of the economic system;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas Cuba is a signatory to 11 of the 18 United Nations human rights conventions and has ratified only eight of them;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
Amendment 71 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital V
Recital V
Amendment 75 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital V a (new)
Recital V a (new)
Va. whereas religious discrimination remains a significant factor in Cuba, notably in the harassment, intimidation and defamation of Christian religious leaders and communities, especially those involved or having dealings with human rights advocates;
Amendment 82 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the signing in Brussels, on 12 December 2016, of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Cuba and states that it constitutes an instrument that will offer an appropriate framework for relations, in keeping with the EU’s interests in its relationship with between the EU and Cuba;
Amendment 85 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Affirms the high strategic value of the relationship between the EU and Cuba;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 95 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises the high level of commitment that the Republic of Cuba is undertaking with the European Union in a wide range of fields and through a sophisticated system of political dialogue;
Amendment 108 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Affirms the European Parliament’s aspiration to see relations between the EU and Cuba develop to the greatest possible extentfurther, with full respect for the independence and autonomy of the parties;
Amendment 109 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises the efforts made by Cuba to incorporate the United Nations fundamental principles on human and labour rights into its national legislation, and cCalls on Cuba to ratify the United Nations human rights conventions still pending, specifically the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women;
Amendment 124 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the process of normalising relations that has been achieved between Cuba and the United States of America with the restoration of diplomatic ties in 2015 and encourages further efforts;
Amendment 131 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the fact thatEmphasises the importance of the human rights dialogue between the EU and Cuba and welcomes the fact that it was launched before the conclusion of the PDCA negotiations;
Amendment 136 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises that the PDCA can contribute to the reform, adjustment and modernisation processes already proposed in Cuba, in particular with regard to the diversification of Cuba’s international partners and the establishment of a general framework of political and economic development, including a more rigorous observance of international norms of human rights;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 161 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Parties to highlight the importance of gradually strengthening the private sector in Cuba; stresses that this requires the development of independent, transparent and impartial institutions and a quality infrastructure to ensure that standards are observed; points out that Cuba can draw on the experience of EU Member States in this respect;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the high importance of enhancing political and, economic and cultural relations of the EU with Kazakhstan, which should be based on shared commitments to international values and guided by mutual interest;
Amendment 107 #
2017/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. RNotes the high number of Kazakh citizens who are hired as foreign fighters in the Middle East; recommends closer cooperation on countering violent extremism and terrorism, including addressing the root causes of radicalisation;
Amendment 139 #
2017/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Recalls that the EU is the country’s first trade and investment partner; hopes that these relations will be further strengthened and reinforced through new trade agreements;
Amendment 143 #
2017/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Welcomes Kazakhstan’s economic and administrative modernisation, stemming from its accession to the WTO on 1 January 2016; hopes that the ambitious programme for diversifying the economy and reforming the country, which includes, inter alia, the professionalisation of the public administration and the introduction of anti-corruption measures, is fully executed in practice;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas both the global and regional security environment has dramatically changed, especially with regard to the Union’s southern and eastern neighbourhood, and this highlights the urgent need to improve methodologies with regard to producing information for export licensing risk assessments and to make them more secure;
Amendment 28 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the industrial landscape of defence in Europe is characterised by overcapacities, duplications and fa sector of key importance and is, at the same time, characterised by fragmentation and by the duplication of certain progragmmentation, which consequently encourages and research activities in this field, which can act as an incentive towards expansive export policies;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that states have the legitimate right to acquire military technology for the purposes of self-defence; recalls that one of the motivations behind the establishment of the Common Position was to prevent European weaponry from being used against Member States’ armed forces; reiteratesstresses the right of the Member States to proceed in accordance with their own national policies in compliance with international law; notes, however, that the eight criteria are often interpreted and implemented unevenly across the EU Member States in terms of rigour and effectiveness; reiterates, therefore, that the Common Position is a legally binding framework that sets minimum requirements which Member States have to apply in the field of arms export controls, and that it includes the obligation to assess a request for an export licence against all eight criteria listed in it;
Amendment 84 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that according to the Annual Reports, criterion 4 was invoked 57 times for denials in 2014 and 85 times in 2015; deplores the fact that military technology exported by the Member States is being used in the conflict in Yemen; urges the Member States to comply with the Common Position in a consistent manner on the basis of a thorough long-term risk assessmentcriterion concerning respect for the preservation of peace and security, as one of the cornerstones of the Common Position 2008/944/CFSP;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that according to the Annual Reports, criterion 6 was invoked 6 times for denials in 2014, while no denial was notified for 2015; expresses its concern over reports of the diversion of arms exports by Member States to non-state actors, including terrorist groups, and warns that these weapons could be used against civilians, within and outside of EU territory; reiterates the importance of tighter controls over such arms exports in order to honour international commitments concerning the fight against terrorism and organised crime;
Amendment 100 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 13 – point f a (new)
(fa) promoting clear, well-established cooperation procedures between law enforcement agencies and border authorities, based on the exchange of information, in order to strengthen cooperation on security and eradicate illegal arms trading, which poses a risk to the security of the EU and its citizens;
Amendment 157 #
2017/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes regular consultations with civil society as central to meaningfulnational parliaments, industry associations and civil society in order to increase the level of transparency; calls on COARM, all the Member States and the EEAS to enhance dialogue with civil society; encourages civil society and academia to exercise independent scrutiny of the arms trade, and calls on the Member States and the EEAS to support such activities, including by financial means;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas corruption, far from being an abstract crime, has specific negative impacts on the enjoyment of human rights affecting individuals, targeted groups or society at large, notably as regards financial and economic resources and the realisation of democracy and the rule of law, whilst at the same time harming relations and cooperation between Member States;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for collective action to be taken at international level to prevent and combat corruption, given that corruption spreads across borders and that cooperation between countries and between regions needs to be encouraged; calls on the Member States to promote practices to prevent and control corruption, which, on a large scale, fuels international crime, including terrorism-related activities;
Amendment 208 #
2017/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is convinced that an ambitious anti- corruption policy in EU external relations is only credible if underpinned by an effective anti-corruption strategy within the EU; regrets in this context that the Commission decided not to follow up its 2014 EU anti-corruption report, which would have also reinforced the EU’s credibility to promote an ambitious anti- corruption agenda in its external policies; stresses the need for each Member State to acquire, under the current institutional framework, effective tools to ensure a tough crackdown on corruption and to promote mutual trust between anti- corruption authorities in the Member States;
Amendment 246 #
2017/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes with concern that electoral fraud and corruption linked to electoral processes and the functioning of elected representative bodies and assemblies seriously undermine trust in democratic institutions and, weaken civil and political rights byand preventing equal and fair representation by calling into question the very nature of the rule of law;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. having regard to the strong cultural, linguistic, political and historical ties established partly as a result of the intensity of decades of migration between EU Member States and LAC countries;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas in some Latin American countries there is strong public demand for greater democracy and participation and for sustainable economic policies;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the main geopolitical shifts currently in play in LAC countries, marked by, while trade between the LAC region and the EU has grown in terms of value and the EU remains the main investor, the EU has lost market shares in the region, particularly due to the increasing presence of Asian states seeking economic partnership in the region, requirewhich is attributable to geopolitical changes taking place in the LAC countries, changes which are creating new challenges for EU-LAC relations; considers, in this context, that the EU should stands up as a truthful ally to its partners in the LAC region in order to reinforce its trade links and strategic ties with the countries in the region;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that in the wake of the economic crisis, the EU and LAC countries are facing common challenges in the areas of economic growth, digital transformation, social inclusion and gender equality, while at the same time sharing common valuesin the context of common values that they share, such as democracy, human rights, peace and solidarity, and underlines that this partnership and political dialogue, based on common principles and interests in a horizontal relationship, has become crucial to the advancement of the bi- regional and cooperation exchange;
Amendment 123 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the need to integrate the LAC economies in global value chains, based on a circular economic model, and to recognise the importance of developing bilateral and multilateral commercial agreements; reaffirms the importance of adopting specific rules on the technical and sanitary standards governing the aforementioned EU-LAC trade agreements;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with the SDGs, should be the main tools of the EU- LAC cooperation, including all their dimensions of economic, social and sustainable development, not just poverty eradication; underlines the fact that the EU must continue to supply Official Development Assistance to LAC countries, including middle-income countries that no longer qualify for bilateral development cooperation under the differentiation principle; stresses the need for modernised development cooperation which guarantees respect for the fundamental principles on which EU-LAC relations are based, combined with the development of possible specific regional programmes;
Amendment 167 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. HighlightNotes the advances in freedoms and social rights made by some countries in the region in the last decade, and the great efforts madecommitments given to elaborate public policies to distribute wealth and economic growth equally; notesstresses in this context, however, that the governments of some countries in the region must make further efforts, inter alia in the light of the numerous demonstrations of dissent by the population in recent months; notes moreover the necessity to guarantee the rights and safety of religious minorities, indigenous groups, the LGTBI community and populations in rural areas;
Amendment 186 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the challenges both regions face in terms of security, which include terrorism and the fight against drug trafficking and organised crime, and encourages continued efforts to strengthen security cooperation through police and military coordination; stresses, in this context, that, in terms of efforts to prevent consumption of drugs and to eliminate demand for them, it is desirable, within the framework of EU-LAC relations, to promote the European model based on prevention, institution-building and alternative development, in line with what is stipulated in the European Union Drugs Strategy 2013-2020;
Amendment 196 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the EU and LAC countries to address the problem of corruption through measures ranging from prevention to law enforcement and criminal prosecution, and points out that the existence of corruption undermines not only social welfare, but also the political legitimacy and quality of democratic government and the security of citizens, thus fostering the widespread phenomenon of organised crime;
Amendment 247 #
2017/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the EU and the Office of the High Commissioner to take action in all appropriate fora to prevent a deterioration of the civil, economic, political and social situation in Venezuela so as to guarantee freedom of expression, the rule of law, the principle of separation of powers, respect for the role of oppositions and all constitutional prerogatives;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the integration processes of the EU and ASEAN each follow their own logic but are, however, comparable, as both organisations have been fostering peaceful co-existence and development of their members for many decades, with a view to cooperation at various levels between sovereign States;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas both regions have attained a considerable level of interaction, considering that ASEAN is the EU’s third trading partner and the EU ASEAN’s second; whereas for European undertakings ASEAN represents a gateway to the markets not only of the ASEAN nations but also of other Asian economies;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas at present centrifugal forces are threatening the integration processes in both regions; whereas the EU is struggling with several overlapping crises ranging from the euro to migration and Brexit, and whereas ASEAN, in spite of the goal of fostering ASEAN centrality, saw intra-ASEAN trade decline in 2016 and has been beset with problems, including diverging foreign policy trajectories and spillover effects from domestic problems pertaining to religious relations, social inequalities and human rights;
Amendment 92 #
2017/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that, as the UK has over the years played an important and valuable role in fostering EU-ASEAN bonds, there will be a need for the EU and its Member States to actively redefine and reinforce the relations in the light of the new reality of Brexit; in the context of the Brexit negotiations, calls on the EU and Member States to take all necessary measures to ensure that the United Kingdom remains a favoured partner in the context of relations between the EU and ASEAN;
Amendment 121 #
2017/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that negotiations on a regional EU-ASEAN free trade agreement should be re-launched; considers, in this context, that the preservation and development of free trade agreements within the ASEAN region are a valuable precondition for the commercial opening- up of the region to the outside world, particularly with a view to a free trade agreement with the EU;
Amendment 128 #
2017/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that if labour standards within the ASEAN region were brought as much into line with those of the EU as possible, it would promote rapprochement between the two production systems, thus facilitating the drafting of a mutually advantageous EU-ASEAN free trade agreement;
Amendment 132 #
2017/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers people-to-people contacts, particularly for young people, to be a very important instrument of cultural exchange, and calls for a considerable enlargement of the Erasmus+ facility for ASEAN, on this subject, is weighing up the possibility of arranging for exchanges with ASEAN in the fields of education, culture and the professions as part of the Erasmus+ programme; highlights the important function of the Asia-Europe Foundation and believes that support for its work should be expanded;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the accelerated implementation of the operational programmes during the year 2016 and strongly encourages all actors involved to continue to speed up their activiti; calls for even greater efforts, above all at the level of Member States and local authorities, to promote the use of the allocated funds and the practical realisation of the planned activities; calls on all actors involved to concentrate resources in favour of strategic infrastructure measures;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the EU to monitor the implementation and management of the operational programmes in those Member States which are lagging furthest behind; calls on the Commission to assess the possible implementation of specific actions to speed up the process;
Amendment 75 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that although cohesion policy has mitigated the impact of the crisis, regional disparities and social inequalities remain high; calls for continuous action to reduce disparities, particularly in less developed regions, while maintaining support for transition and for more developed regions so as to facilitate ownership of the policy in all regions, including through the establishment of special economic zones aimed at developing particular sectors locally;
Amendment 101 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the current categorisation of regions, the thematic objectives and the performance framework have demonstrated the value of cohesion policy and should be consolidated; asks the Commission to present ideas for greater flexibility, such as an unallocated reserve or a simplification of re-programming, in order to adapt ESIF investments to unforeseen events and to the specific needs of each region; hopes that specific measures are taken to promote the application of cohesion policy to the needs of specific areas, such as islands and peripheral regions;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Points out that, even in the post- 2020 period, cohesion policy must continue to play a key role in delivering the EU's objectives:
Amendment 134 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that increasing the administrative capacities for programming, implementation and evaluation of operational programmes in the Member States and regions is crucial for timely and successful cohesion policy performance and to this end promotes the centralisation of services relating to the evaluation of interventions and the strengthening of national agencies responsible for supporting and accelerating investments;
Amendment 147 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights the need to simplify the cohesion policy’s management system at all governance levels in order to make it more accessible and effective; supports the conclusions and recommendations hitherto adopted by the ‘High Level Group monitoring simplification for beneficiaries of ESI Funds’; calls for measures to encourage a reduction in individual measures and the concentration of resources in sectoral structural programmes to be implemented in accordance with priorities established by a process of concentration;
Amendment 160 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Asks the Commission to reflect on solutions based on proportionality and differentiation, especially with regard to the multiple layers of audit and the number of controls, to a greater harmonisation between cohesion policy and competition policy, in particular state aid rules, as well as with regard to the possibility of a single set of rules for all ESI Funds, also with the assistance of specific information systems that can enable dialogue between all national government departments and EU departments; calls on the Commission to strengthen its support for regions with low absorption rates;
Amendment 190 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to ensure better synergies between the ESI Funds and other Union funds and programmes and to facilitate multi-fund options; warns that the EFSI should not undermine the strategic coherence and long-term perspective of cohesion policy programming and insists on the real additionality and non-substitutability of its resources;
Amendment 250 #
2016/2326(INI)
19a. Promotes the establishment of special economic zones in areas with significant divides in social and economic terms, favouring brownfield sites also in order to implement remediation, regeneration and industrial conversion processes;
Amendment 281 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Reiterates that it is high time to prepare the post-2020 EU cohesion policy in order to launch it effectively at the very start of the new programming period; proposes, to that end, the funding of a pilot programme that enables studies, research and technical and economic feasibility assessments to be carried out, regarding measures to be taken in the next programming period;
Amendment 291 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses in view of the Commission’s proposal 2016/0282(COD) that the reception of migrants and refugees as well as their social and economic integration requires a coherent transnational approach, which should also be addressed through the current and future EU cohesion policythe need to fund, as part of cohesion policy, internationalisation programmes for businesses which seek to pave the way for the establishment of a favourable environment for people who are currently being forced to emigrate, not by promoting illegal immigration but by ensuring that these people can remain in their own countries in decent conditions;
Amendment 297 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Is convinced of the need for an adequate budget for cohesion policy after 2020 which takes into account the complex internal and external challenges that the policy will have to address and which does not penalise disadvantaged areas in the give-and-take relationship with the EU;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2313(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas, despite the action taken by the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to prevent this, its territory continues to be indicated as a centre of recruitment and radicalisation activities and arms purchases by foreign fighters and terrorist organisations;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Fully supports Albania’s accession to the EU, and calls for the accession negotiations to be opened as soon as there is credible progress in the implementation ofpossible in conjunction with the achievement of credible progress in judicial reform, in order to keep the reform momentum; expects Albania to consolidate the progress achieved and to maintain the pace of progress on implementation of all key priorities;
Amendment 196 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises the importance of strengthening social dialogue, the capacities of social partners, and enforcement mechanisms for social rights; urges the government to modernise the education system with a view to better equipping young people with skills and knowledge in line with labour market needs; emphasises the imneed to support ance ofd reinforce the IPA (Instrument for Pre- accession Assistance) support dedicated to education, employment and social policies;
Amendment 173 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Appreciates the continued efforts to fight Islamic radicalisation; welcomes the adoption of the 2013-2019 strategy to fight terrorism, which also defines the concepts of violent extremism, radicalisation, prevention and reintegration; calls for more cooperation between security agencies and civil society organisations (CSOs) and local communities; further calls for continued monitoring of returning foreign fighters by security services and a steady exchange of information with the authorities of the EU and neighbouring Member States;
Amendment 264 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the authorities to strengthen the administrative and financing capacities in order to procure and implement EU funds properly and in a timely manner; notes with concern whilst at the same time providing regular detailed reports regarding the programming and use of EU funds; notes that the Commission has yet again reduced the IPA financial assistance by approximately EUR 27 million;
Amendment 277 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Commends the country for constructive cooperation in addressing the migration crisis; recommends further measures and actions to ensure capacities to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, including cooperation agreements with neighbouring countries in relation to crime-fighting, aimed at strengthening the operational activity of the respective police forces in border areas;
Amendment 34 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the continued steady progress in the accession negotiations, noting that so far 26 chapters have been opened for negotiations and 2 chapters have been provisionally closed; notes the progress made by Montenegro in the context of the neighbourhood policy with the EU Member States; encourages Montenegro to work on meeting all benchmarks and to continue focusing on the fundamentals of the accession process; recalls that it is essential to deliver concrete results with a strong implementation record;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Continues to be deeply concerned about the polarised domestic climate and the boycott of parliamentary activities by members of the opposition; urges again all political forces to re-engage in constructive cooperation within the Montenegrin parliament; calls for further reinforcement of the parliament’s scrutiny of the accession process and capacity for budget oversight; insists repeatedly on the need for a due follow-up on the ‘audio-recording affair’; calls for guaranteed action to improve protection for whistleblowers and oversight of the implementation of measures to combat organised crime and corruption;
Amendment 95 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the further strengthening of the anti-corruption framework, inter alia by making the Anti-Corruption Agency fully operational and by appointing special anti-corruption prosecutors; considers it essential to ensure their independence in investigations; stresses repeatedly the need to establish a track record on successful investigations and convictions, in particular in high-level corruption cases, and on measures to prevent corruption; calls on the new government to make combating corruption one of its priorities by allocating sufficient human and budgetary resources to the task; calls, to that end, for effective implementation of the cooperation agreement between Eurojust and Montenegro, in order to improve judicial cooperation in combating serious crime;
Amendment 83 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the strategic importance of good EU-Turkey relations for both sides; recognises that both Turkey and the EU have gone through their own internal transformation processes since the accession negotiations were opened in 2004; notes that the entire process relating to Turkey's accession to the EU has been through alternating phases and is, according to certain EU Member States and public opinion, a process that will be difficult to achieve; regrets that the accession instruments have not been used to the fullest extent and that, over the years, Turkey’s full integration into the EU has lost public support on both sides; remains committed to cooperating and maintaining an open dialogue with the Turkish Government, in order to address common challenges; recommends that the Council urgently invite the Turkish Government to a summit to discuss the obvious crisis in EU-Turkey relations that we are faced with;
Amendment 161 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Condemns strongly the violations of freedom of expression and the serious infringements of media freedom, including the disproportionate bannings of media sites and social media; notes with concern the closure of around 170 media outlets - including almost all Kurdish-language outlets - and the jailing of more than 150 journalists; condemns the banning and censorship of globally accessible digital sources of information; recalls that a free and pluralistic press is an essential component of any democracy and urges the Turkish government to release all journalists immediately;
Amendment 227 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Believes that open and effective cooperation between the EU and Turkey leading to strong relations is possible, even outside Turkey’s quest for EU membership, if both parties are willing to adopt a pragmatic approach and work together in areas of common interest, including measures to combat terrorism and human trafficking and matters relating to migration and economic cooperation;
Amendment 240 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and the EU, and therefore supports the Commission’s proposal to start negotiations on the upgrading of the Customs Union; reiterates that a balanced and updated customs union can ensure mutual benefits, provided that Turkey respects fully its obligations under the additional protocol to the EEC-Turkey Association Agreement; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; considers the involvement of social partners in negotiations as crucial; calls on the Commission to include political benchmarks on human rights and fundamental freedoms in the upgraded Customs Union;
Amendment 308 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. CommendsTakes note of the engagement by the Turkish Government and the hospitality shown by the population in hosting around 3 million refugees; at the same time condemns attempts by the Turkish authorities to pressurise the EU through their utterances regarding the status of the refugees; notes the EU-Turkey statement on migration, and urges the Member States to initiate the voluntary resettlement scheme for the most vulnerable refugees in Turkey; calls on the Commission to ensure long-term investment in both refugees and their host communities in TurkeyCommission and the Member States to put into practice a plan for the fair and proportional distribution of refugees and asylum seekers throughout their territories; expects the Commission to ensure investment for refugees and their host communities in Turkey; calls on the Commission to continue implementation and monitoring of the CCTE programme to encourage the education of refugee children; encourages the Turkish Government to grant work permits to all Syrian refugees and seek to ensure that they have access to education and adequate health care; calls on Ankara to keep up its patrolling efforts in the Aegean and to implement fully the bilateral readmission agreements signed with Bulgaria and Greece;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses concern that the EU is lagging behind North America and parts of the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to 4G access and projections for 5G uptake; believes that Europe has much catching up to do as in 2015 more than 75% of the US population had access to 4G, versus only 28% of the EU population; is further concerned that industry predictions show that by 2022 there will be over 110 million 5G subscriptions in North America, versus only 20 million in Western Europe;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the considerable amount of investment needed to secure a gigabit society and the challenges this poses for investors, operators and service providers; points out that in the next decade an additional EUR 155 billion is required to deliver gigabit connectivity for the Digital Single Market; acknowledges the critical importance of further investment to lower unit prices for consumers; industry research shows that upwards of 90% of unit price per megabyte decline is delivered by investment as opposed to static effects such as competition; notes that by using a price per megabyte measure the US is a considerably cheaper market for consumers than Europe; believes that an average revenue per user (ARPU) measure can be misleading given that this does not convey the faster speeds, larger data packages, or unlimited offers used by US consumers;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that in total the European Structural and Investment Funds will contribute €21.4 billion towards securing the digital single market in the current programming period, including €6 billion for the roll out of high speed broadband networks; acknowledges the importance of these public funds in achieving the Commission's goals but believes that significantly more capital will need to be leveraged from the private sector if the continent is to secure an additional €155 billion of investment over the next decade;
Amendment 33 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to ensure that Member States, local authorities and other partners are able to engage with the complex range of grants, financial instruments and public-private partnerships that are available for connectivity projects; sees the value in the establishment of an online resource which enables infrastructure investors to review the full range of funding options which are available; acknowledges the establishment of the Broadband Fund but urges the EIB and the Commission to focus efforts on improving existing programmes that support the IT sector, such as Horizon 2020, rather than creating new ones;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Acknowledges that revenues across the telecoms industry are dwindling and that this poses a significant problem for further investment to achieve a gigabit society; financing for deals is strongly linked to share prices and in this respect loans, bonds and other financial instruments can be secured when an investment has a guaranteed return over a long-term period; further calls on the Commission to look further at how local authorities and other service providers can enter the market to provide specialised services under alternative business models;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls on the Commission to undertake further analysis of the demand for 5G technology given that this area has been insufficiently examined and is subject to considerable difference of opinion; notes that the Commission's primary study into this issue was undertaken by a technology research consultancy; asks in particular for more consultation with academia and infrastructure investors in order to get a reliable picture of future 5G demand; believes that the Commission should undertake and publish a literature review which aggregates all available studies of European 5G demand into a single research paper;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Observes that due to their remote location rural areas are unlikely to feel the same benefits from the gigabit society that are felt in cities; asserts the belief that we need resolute ambition for rural areas when it comes to the gigabit society, believes that a focus should be placed on the rolling out of existing technologies such as 4G in the countryside, rather than just focusing on the next generation; expresses concern that 5G technology is currently untenable except in densely populated areas and that this will further increase the digital divide; recognises that because investing in rural areas requires a significantly higher proportion of investment per head this means rural areas risk getting left behind; notes that the digital divide means that while 58% of the EU's population live in rural, remote and mountainous areas, only 25% of these are covered by speeds above 30 mbps; recognises therefore that the Commission's target of at least 100 Mbps download speeds by 2025 for all households, both rural and urban, is extremely ambitious;
Amendment 74 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Believes that it's important for member states to continue tailoring their regulation to national and local circumstances; is therefore troubled by proposed reforms to the body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) which would turn the organisation into a decentralized EU agency with permanent staff chairing expert working groups; is also concerned that the Commission will gain the power of veto over national regulatory authorities' (NRAs) regulatory remedies, as well as the Commission's proposals to introduce implementing acts into the new Code which will allow top down measures to resolve cross border disputes; believes that it is NRAs who are best placed to design, implement and review telecoms decisions; believes that up until now BEREC has played a proportionate role ensuring harmonisation across Europe and that these reforms risk upsetting this balance;
Amendment 76 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5 e. Recommends that the EU Commission pursues a policy of technology neutrality when it comes to pursuing a gigabit society; believes that technology choices should primarily be left to the markets' participants in order to ensure that the realities of demand are met; further supports symmetric regulation that does not inhibit the ability of new or smaller companies to enter the market; is therefore concerned about the Commission's proposal which would see NRAs only being able to impose symmetric access obligations when a particular request has been made to them;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5 f. Welcomes the consolidation of four existing directives into a Single Communications Code; believes that simplification and clarification can only help businesses to invest; also welcomes new rules on transparency which will see consumers provided with the most important contract information in a 'short form' document;
Amendment 80 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 g (new)
Paragraph 5 g (new)
5 g. Is pleased that the Commission is pushing forward co-investment schemes so operators can share the risks associated with expenditure on very high capacity networks; notes that companies need more certainty on technology that would be included and reassurance that the process of co-investment is conducted in a fair and open manner;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 h (new)
Paragraph 5 h (new)
5 h. Believes in the central importance of the availability of spectrum in the roll out of 5G networks across Europe; acknowledges that there is still a great deal of uncertainty within the industry about the spectrum bands that will ultimately be used for 5G technology; notes that there is likely to be huge demand for 5G spectrum, as there currently is for 4G spectrum, which means costs for investors will continue to rise;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the importance of implementing specific technical assistance measures to promote re-industrialization in depressed areas so as to attract industrial investments in high-tech and innovative sectors with a low environmental impact;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Draws attention to the need for technical assistance activities to include support for technically and economically feasible projects, enabling Member States to put forward strategies eligible for cohesion policy funding;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights that the largest part of technical assistance resources is spent on staff costs which are necessary for the implementation of ESI Fundse need to entrust technical assistance, with funding, to qualified nationals able to provide ongoing support; considers, however, that this funding should not under any circumstances act as a substitute for national financing in this area, and that there should be a gradual strategic shift towards activities which generate greater added value for cohesion policy in general, such as communication or experience- sharing;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that effective EU support for immigration policies in the Member States can mitigate population loss in declining areas; considers that local and regional authorities should be empowered ingiven the opportunity to devisinge and implementing policies to promote social inclusion and multiculturalismintegration processes, in accordance with the principles and values of the host communities;
Amendment 146 #
2016/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Promote the establishment of special economic zones in areas where severe demographic imbalances exist which are caused in particular by loss of economic competitiveness, promoting processes of remediation, regeneration and industrial conversion;
Amendment 157 #
2016/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for greater complementarity and coordination between cohesion policy funding and EAFRD funding with the aim of promoting policies for the establishment of production plants in the rural areas worst affected by demographic imbalances, particularly promoting enterprise by young entrepreneurs;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the youth unemployment rate in the EU has decreased in the past few years; regrets, however, that in mid-2016 18.8 % of young people in the EU were still unemployed; urges the Member States to utilise available EU support in order to tackle this longstanding issue; calls on the EU and the Member States to implement strategies that meet the requirements and needs of the labour market of each single Member State in order to create high- quality training opportunities and lasting employment;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the YG has made a positive contribution to tackling youth unemployment since 2012 but that the youth unemployment rate remains unacceptably high; welcomestakes note, therefore, of the agreement reached by the co-legislators for the extension of the YEI until 2020;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for specific expertise to be developed in the Member States within public employment services (PES) in order to support people that cannot find a job within four months after becoming unemployed or leaving formal education; looks for greater involvement by businesses and industry associations in the implementation of the programme;
Amendment 67 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the urgent need for the international community to step up its efforts in monitoring and responding to any conflict or potential conflict that might lead to any act that could be considered an atrocity crime, helping to restore the rule of law, and ensuring justice for, and the protection of, victims and vulnerable communities;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the development, at international, regional and national levels, of educational and cultural programmes promoting an understanding of the causes and consequences of atrocity crimes for humankind and raising awareness of the need to, and the importance of, nurtureing peace, to promoteing human rights and interreligious tolerance and to prosecuteing and investigateing any such crimes; welcomes, in this context, the organisation of the first annual EU Day Against Impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes;
Amendment 113 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Strongly encourages the EU and its Member States to use all the diplomatic tools at their disposal to support effective cooperation with the ICC, includingespecially in relation to the execution of pending arrest warrants; calls on the Commission, the EEAS and the Council to agree on the adoption of concrete measures for responding to non-cooperation with the ICC that could complement political statements;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 77 #
2016/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
Paragraph 76
76. Asks to the Commission to report in due coursebefore 30 June 2017 to Parliament on the corrective measures, level of recoveries and improvements in the management of funds by the APF;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2199(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on discharge to the Executive Director of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2199(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2198(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2198(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2197(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on discharge to the Executive Director of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2197(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2196(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the executive director of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2196(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2195(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2195(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2194(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2194(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2193(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2193(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for the Οoperational Mmanagement of Llarge-Sscale IT Systems in the Aarea of Ffreedom, Ssecurity and Jjustice for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2192(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Asylum Support Office discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Asylum Support Office discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2192(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2192(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the special Report No 15/2012 'Management of conflict of interest in selected EU Agencies',
Amendment 10 #
2016/2192(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls the Office not to carry over budgetary commitments which are not covered by legal commitments, in respect of the Financial Regulation;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2192(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Notes that the closed calls for tenders are published on the Office's website; notes with regret that the e- recruitment platform have not been yet put in act; therefore calls the Office to put in act measures in order to make this service available for using;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2192(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Invites the Office to improve the transparency of the recruitment procedures; in particular calls the Office to publish on its website the threshold scores of the candidates to be invited for interviews after the examinations of their applications;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2192(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the conclusion of internal rules on whistleblowing is foreseen by the Office at the beginning of 2017; calls the Office to put in place rules on whistle-blowing as a matter of urgency; recommends the Office to disseminate these rules among its staff so that all employees to be aware of it; asks the Office to provide details on the whistle- blower cases in 2015 (if any) and how they were handled and finalized; therefore, asks the Office to report to the discharge authority on the establishment and implementation of its whistleblowing rules;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2192(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with concern that the Office openly acknowledges that it does not publish the curriculum vitae of either the management board or the senior management teams; notes with regret that some Management Board's members declarations of interest are incomplete or missing; urges the Office to put in act measures and policies in order to publish complete declarations of interest;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2192(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Asks the Office to provide the discharge Authority with the list of meetings with lobbyists and the minutes the these meetings;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2191(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Institute for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2191(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2190(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard the ECA special Report No 15/2012 "Management of conflict of interest in selected EU Agencies";
Amendment 3 #
2016/2190(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Management Committee of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications discharge in respect of the implementation of the Body’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Management Committee of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications discharge in respect of the implementation of the Body’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2190(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2190(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 1
Paragraph 1 – indent 1
- requestsnotes with dissatisfaction that not all members of the Management Committee, the Administrative Manager and staff to submitted annual declarations of interests, and makesthat thoese declarations public on its website, in orderocuments are not on its website, in order to prevent conflicts of interest; calls upon the Management Committee and Administrative Manager to submit these declarations before June 2017; asks BEREC to prevsent by June 2017 the list of the conflicts of interests identified, if any, and how they were handled and finalized;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2190(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Notes that the Office has no rules in place regarding the lobbyists; calls upon the Office to inform the discharge authority whether it had meetings with lobbyists or professional associations; asks the Office to present by June 2017 the minutes of these meetings even in a confidential procedure as well as to publish this list in its annual activity report;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2190(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. NotesExpresses its disappointment that the Office expects to conclude its internal rules on whistleblowing only in the first half of 2017, despite the repeated calls made by the discharge authority in the previous years; asks the Office to report to the discharge authority on the establishment and implementation of its whistleblowing rules; calls upon the Office to disseminate these rules among its staff so that all employees are aware of them;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2189(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2189(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2188(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2188(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that, with the exception of the CVs of the Senior Management Board, the CVs and the declarations of interest of the Authority’s Management Board members and of the Senior Management Board are not published on the Authority’s website; calls the Authority to take all necessary measures in order to improve the publicity and the transparency of information related to their members;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2185(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2185(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2184(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Police Office discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Police Office discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2184(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Police Office for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Police Office for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2183(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director General of the Euratom Supply Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director General of the Euratom Supply Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2183(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2182(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2182(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2181(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2181(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2180(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2180(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Agency for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Agency for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2179(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the executive director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budgetbudget of the Agency for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2179(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2178(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2178(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Police College for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Police College for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2177(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2177(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Railway Agency for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Railway Agency for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2176(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2175(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2174(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2174(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2174(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that only some of declaration of interests of the Authority’s Management Board members are published on its website; calls on the Authority, in accordance with the principles of publicity and transparency, to take all necessary actions in order to make the statements of interests of all the Authority's Management Board Members available;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2173(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the executive director of the European Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the European Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2173(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2172(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2171(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Training Foundation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Training Foundation discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Foundation for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2171(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2170(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Administrative Director of Eurojust discharge in respect of the implementation of Eurojust’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Administrative Director of Eurojust discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of Eurojust for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2170(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2169(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2169(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2168(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budgetbudget of the Centre for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2168(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2167(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2167(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
Amendment 7 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas air pollution is the single biggest environmental health risk in Europe and it causes an estimated 450 000 premature deaths every year through respiratory and other diseases;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas air pollution has considerable economic and environmental impacts, from increased medical costs and reduced productivity to damaged vegetation and ecosystems; whereas the Union is spending more than EUR 2 billion to combat air pollution;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with concern that the Agency’s Management Board members are not required to make their CVs and declarations of interest publicly available, and consequently only a few can be found on its website; notes that the CVs and declarations of interest of its senior management team are published in the website; calls on the Agency to take all necessary measures in order to facilitate an increase in the publication of information as well as wider transparency;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with concern that the Agency’s Management Board members are not required to make their CVs and declarations of interest publicly available, and consequently only a few can be found on its website; notes that the CVs and declarations of interest of its senior management team are published in the website; asks the Agency to present by June 2017 the list of the conflict of interests, if any, and how they were handled and finalized;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes with satisfaction that the Agency’s Management Board adopted its own internal guidelines on whistleblowing in December 2016; asks the Agency to report to the discharge authority on the implementation of its whistleblowing rules; these rules; recommends the Agency to disseminate these rules among its staff so that all employees are aware of it; asks the Agency to provide by June 2017 details on the whistleblowing cases in 2015, if any, and on how they were handled and finalized; deplores the fact that the Agency has no rules on "revolving doors" and urges it to put in place such rules as a matter of urgency; reiterates that only integrity and transparency uphold the public trust; urges the Agency to put in place measures to prevent "revolving doors" by establishing dissuasive sanctions such as the reduction of pensions or a prohibition to work for at least three years in similar bodies;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes with concern that the Agency has not undertaken specific initiatives to create or increase transparency regarding contacts with lobbyists; urges the Agency to inform the discharge authority regarding its meetings with lobbyists or professional associations as well as to publish them in its annual activity reports; asks the Agency to present by June 2017 the minutes of these meetings even in a confidential procedure;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes noteNotes with dissatisfaction from the Court’s report that the audited procurement procedures showed that the Agency signed framework contracts with a single contractor which were used for various services under fixed- price specific contracts; notes that, as a consequence of requesting a fixed-price offer from a single contractor under those contracts, competition on price was neutralised and dependence upon the contractor was increased; urges the Agency to conclude agreements with multiple suppliers with reopening of competition or direct service contracts;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2164(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budgetbudget of the Centre for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2164(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2164(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the special report No 15/2012 of the Court of Auditors entitled 'Management of conflict of interest in selected EU Agencies',
Amendment 7 #
2016/2164(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges that the Centre’'s management board adopted a new policy for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest which concerns management board and scientific committee members; acknowledges that, consequently, the members’' declarations were published on the Centre’'s website; notes with satisfaction that the CVs and declarations of interests are well organised, visible, accessible and user friendly on its website; notes that the Centre's Management Board adopted in December 2014 its policy for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest; notes that this policy has been in place since September 2015 (including templates for declarations of interest for Management Board and Scientific Committee members);
Amendment 8 #
2016/2164(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Acknowledges that the Centre made available on its website a publication containing all the declaration of interest forms and a summary of the professional activities of Management Board members as well as all declarations of interest, declarations of independence and summarised CVs for Scientific Committee members; calls on the Centre to publish on its website the CVs and declarations of interest for nominated members, substitutes or observers;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2164(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Notes that, according to Article 7 of the Centre's policy for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest, the Centre's Director is not formally obliged to publish his declaration of interest on the Centre's public website; notes that the Centre's Director provided this information voluntarily;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2164(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Notes that, according to Article 16 of the Staff Regulations of the European Union, the Centre has adopted procedures whereby its staff are required to communicate to the Centre's appointing authority the occupational activities in which they intend to engage after leaving the Centre;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2164(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Notes that the Centre has adopted guidelines on internal whistleblowing; welcomes this policy, which should strengthen even further the Centre's efforts to disseminate a culture of integrity and compliance in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents; urges the Centre, therefore, to put in place external rules on whistleblowing; recommends that the Centre disseminates these rules among its staff members so that all employees are made aware of them; asks the Centre to provide details on whistleblower cases in 2015, if any, and how they were handled and finalised;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2164(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the Centre adopted ain overallJune 2016 an anti-fraud strategy in line with the methodology and guidance provided by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF); notes that this strategy integrates, completes and develops the measures that were already in place for awareness raising on staff's ethics and on gifts and hospitality offered by third parties;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2163(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights discharge in respect of the implementation of budget of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2162(DEC)
- having regards to the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, establishing the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound), and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
- having regard to the Court of Auditors' special Report No 15/2012 entitled 'Management of conflict of interest in selected EU Agencies',
Amendment 8 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the fact that the Foundation was committed to increasing the number of declarations of interest and CVs available on its website and that it aimed to collect declarations from all board members as the new governing board was to be appointed after the expiration of; notes, however, that some of the governing board's CVs and declarations of interests are still missing; urges the maFoundate of the current board in November 2016; notes, however, that some of the governing board’s CVs andion's governing board members to submit those documents without declarations of interests are still missingy with a view to increasing transparency;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes with satisfactionthat the Foundation is making efforts to ensure a full delivery of the work programme, which requires full use of the budgetary funds. Notes that the budget monitoring efforts during the financial year 2015 resulted in a budget implementation rate of 99,9 % and that the payment appropriations execution rate was 87,35 %, representing an increase of 7,55 % compared to 2014;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that the contracts awarded in 2015 are listed on the Foundation's website; notes that the conditions of employment, as well as the levels of remuneration are published on the Foundation's website;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2162(DEC)
12b. Asks the Foundation to provide the Parliament with the list of meetings with lobbyists and the minutes the these meetings;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes the efficiency of the eTendering platform for managing calls for tender, which consists of the publication of tender documents and the management of questions and answers concerning the specifications and the procedure;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Welcomes the publishing of the current Programming document 2017– 2020. It sets out the policy and institutional context for the programme, describes the multiannual programme for the four-year period and sets out the work programme for 2017;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Stresses that the Foundation's host Member State shall provide the best possible conditions to ensure the functioning of the Foundation, including multilingual, European-oriented schooling and appropriate transport connections;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Notes that necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for the Foundation in the host Member State shall be laid down in a Headquarters Agreement between the Foundation and Member State where the seat is located;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2161(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Centre for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2161(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2015 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2160(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European External Action Service for the financial year 2015; / Postpones its decision on granting the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European External Action Service for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2159(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the European Data Protection Supervisor discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the for the financial year 2015; / Postpones its decision on granting the European Data Protection Supervisor discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2158(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the European Ombudsman discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Ombudsman for the financial year 2015; / Postpones its decision on granting the European Ombudsman discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Ombudsman for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2156(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the European Economic and Social Committee discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Economic and Social Committee for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the European Economic and Social Committee discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Economic and Social Committee for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2155(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the Court of Auditors discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2015 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the Court of Auditors discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2154(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Registrar of the Court of Justice discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Justice for the financial year 2015; / Postpones its decision on granting the Registrar of the Court of Justice discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Court of Justice for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2152(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants itsPostpones its decision on granting the President discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Parliament for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2152(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out, however, that the reputational risk in the case of the Parliament’s budgetary and financial management is relatively high, especially against the background of the Members of Parliament (MEPs) being the representatives of the citizens in the Union and hence any irregularities do not only damage the administration’s reputation, but also undermine the credibility of the MEPs as aneven if the error rate is remarkably low, the reputational risk is relatively high, given that such financial and budgetary errors might impact negatively on the standing of the institution;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2152(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Takes furthermore note of the specific findings concerning Parliament contained in the annual report of the Court for 2015; notes that the Court found that in one out of the sixteen Parliament transactions examined, related to a political group, the Court found weaknesses in controls of the authoriszation and settlement of expenditure made in 2014 but cleared in 2015, and in the related procurement procedures; these involved only one out of 16 Parliament transactions and these weaknesses were cleared in 2015;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2152(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
Amendment 77 #
2016/2152(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Believes that MEPs ought to be able to use the Parliament’s website to provide their constituencies with maximum transparency on their activities and therefore calls upon the secretary-general to develop a system in which MEPs can indicate how they want their personal webpages to be organised; refers, in this respect, to the wish of certain MEPs to have their diaries and, in particular, their meetings with interest representatives, included on these webpages, and urges the secretary-general to make this possible without further delays, as already requested in Parliament’s 2014 discharge resolution;
Amendment 83 #
2016/2152(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls on the bureau to make it possible for MEPs who wish to do so, to have their accounts relating to the general expenditure allowance audited by the Parliament’s administration in a manner that is both efficient and effective (for example, by taking samples or by concentrating on expenditures over a certai; asks the bureau to insure that any measure taken financial threshold) and to publish the results on their personal webpages on the Parliament’s website; alternatively, to earmark a percentage of the general expenditure allowance for MEPs to hire an external audit this regard produces no additional costs; recalls about the answer to the 2014 discharge questionnaire that "a comprehensive system of control and direct payment of the general expenditure allowance (GEA) would necessitate the creation of 40 to 75 new posts in the area of financial management, depending on the degree of control required"; recalls about the principle of the independence of the mandate;
Amendment 127 #
2016/2152(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Is, however, not convinced of the effectiveness of Parliament’s communication strategy in respect of those who are not automatically interested in Parliament’s activities or are even sceptical about its functioning; invites the secretary- general to develop a new strategy to reach also these citizens and to concentrate in that respect less on “sending messages” than on facilitating access to information and on addressing unjustified prejudices against the Parliament; hopes the secretary-general would put in place a communication strategy that can improve the cost-effectiveness ratio, avoiding unnecessary and costly advertising campaigns;
Amendment 164 #
2016/2152(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Notes with concern the on-going discussions on the nature of temporary exhibitions and is not convinced of the factbelieves that deciding on the contents of exhibitions in the House of European History shouldn´t belongs to Parliament’s core business, let alone the management of a museum;
Amendment 169 #
2016/2152(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. Calls therefore on the bureau to consider the separation of the management of the House from Parliament’s own administration and to create for this purpose a separate body with the necessary expertise and its own budget for running a museum;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 3
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the Executive Agency for Small and Medium- sized Enterprises discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 4
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2151(DEC)
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Research Council Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 6
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the Research Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 7
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2151(DEC)
1. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015;
Amendment 80 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. WelcomNotes Commissioner Oettinger’s intention to bring the various shadow budgets, in the long run, back under the Union budget; Calls on the Commission to prepare a communication on this issue;
Amendment 324 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 206
Paragraph 206
206. Takes noteDeplores that the Court did not formulate any error rate regarding this policy area whilst the director general of DG HOME estimates in his 2015 annual activity report a residual multiannual error rate of 2,88% for DG HOME directly managed non-research grants;
Amendment 325 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 208
Paragraph 208
208. Recalls that deficiencies were detected by DG HOME in the management and control systems of the European Refugees Fund, Return Fund, and European fund for integration of third- country nationals and the External Borders Fund for the period 2007-2013 by Czech Republic, Germany, France and Poland;
Amendment 327 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 210
Paragraph 210
210. Takes noteDeplores that the Commission considers that it is “difficult if not impossible to provide an estimated cost paid for migrants/seeker country by country as the management of migratory flows comprises a wide range of activities”107 ; _________________ 107 reply to written question 23 - hearing of Commissioner AVRAMOPOULOS of 29 November 2016
Amendment 50 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that the EIB should systematically pay attention to mid- and long-term effects when defining investment actions and its funding decisions; considers it necessary for the EIB to invest in projects of systemic importance in the long term; calls on the EIB to finance more high-risk, structurally innovative projects while allocating less funding to low-risk projects which can be funded by the private market and by national banks;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Encourages the EIB to be more pro-active towards Member States in order to provide capacity-building and advisory services for the preparation of investment projects through better cooperation with relevant national or decentralised authorities or national promotional banksstep up dialogue and cooperation with Member States and the respective local authorities and national promotional banks in order to provide capacity-building and advisory services for the preparation of investment projects, and to optimise in the best possible way the use of the European Structural and Investment Funds and EIB financing;
Amendment 92 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Acknowledges the central role of SMEs and mid-caps in the EU economy of the EU and of the individual Member States in terms of employment and growth; encourages the EIB to intensify its support to all kinds of SMEs (start-ups, micro- medium sized businesses, business clusters), with a focus on new business models with high potential job opportunities for young people; calls on the EIB, in this context, to make the necessary efforts to ensure full implementation of the SME Initiative programme;
Amendment 99 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Invites the EIB to increase its intervention risk profile, especially when supporting SMEs which are taking risks or evolving in economic regions that have to beally disadvantaged regions or regions which lack stabilisedty; believes also that the SME sector and its access to financing is a recurrent and longstanding objective to be pursued;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Invites the EIB to define a new global infrastructure agenda based on efficient projects of common interest such as transport (Connected Europe), while considering their compatibility with environmental and climate policy objectives and regional development; calls on the EIB to develop new financial instruments for the building of infrastructure and works under the terms of macroregional strategies;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Notes that in order to make full use of the additional risk bearing capacity, the EIB Group is developing various new products that will allow for higher risk taking (e.g. subordinated debt, equity-type, risk sharing with banks), and has reviewed its credit risk policy and eligibilities to allow for increased flexibility; the EIB is increasing its support to innovative companies or to infrastructure projects, as with the support of the EFSI; hopes that the EIB canwill support a larger number of these risky projects;
Amendment 162 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. Calls for an increasingly high level of transparency to be ensured in the EIB’s disclosure policy as regards its governance bodies, in particular through the disclosure of the minutes of the meetings of the EIB’s and EIF’s Board of Directors or the EFSI Investment Committee and as regards projects of public interest benefiting from the EU budget guarantee and impacting EU territories and citizens; considers the disclosure of the scoreboard of indicators to be good practice for any operation and for the environmental and social impact assessments at the level of projects or subprojects;
Amendment 178 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Invites the EIB also to maintain regular cooperation with other national and international financial institutions through the exchange of information on the results of its corporate or tax due diligence or ‘Know Your Customer’ review;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the efficiency of customs procedures is crucial not only for trade facilitation, but also for law enforcement in terms of fightingeffective and expedient law enforcement with regard to the counterfeiting and smuggling of excisable goods entering the EU; considers that customs services are at the crossroads between secured movement of goods protecting consumers within the EU and the implementation of the provisions of trade agreements;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that the quality and performance of customs controls on the transit of goods, particularly for shipment and transport operations at ports and borders, is of the first importance; considers it necessary to ensure that there are homogeneous control techniques among Member States for filtering at ports and borders by promoting modern, technologically advanced and risk management-based control strategies;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that Member States should concentrate customs controls and, to the extent possible, other relevant border controls, on high-risk consignments that are selected on a random basis using common selectivity criteria, including those relating to the nature and description of the goods, country of origin, country from which the goods were shipped, value of the goods, regulatory compliance record of traders and means of transport;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes, furthermore, that it is crucial thato make it easier for enterprises in the EU shouldto have access to rapid anti- dumping procedures, bearing in mind the potential losses to both national budgets and the EU budget arising from distortions of competition attributable to unfair trade practices or partners;
Amendment 30 #
2016/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points out, furthermore, the need for an effective sharing of statistical information related to EU import controls in order to detect gaps in the data required to develop mitigation strategies for dismantling illicit trade networks, and to address the source of the problem by preventing the import of IPR-infringing goods orand the establishment of new means and routes of smuggling; believes it is necessary to foster both administrative cooperation between customs authorities at international level and the development of partnerships with business, in order to counter customs violations and circumvention of tax obligations;
Amendment 80 #
2016/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports the decision by the United Nations to create a legal instrument to ensure that businesses respect human rights, in order to put an end to labour exploitation, neo-slavery, indiscriminate use of natural resources, illicit capital flows and the financing of armed conflicts;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets the persisting difficulties in assessing whether the applications associated with regional disasters meet the exceptional criteria set out in the regulation; calls on the Commission to simplify and improve administrative procedures on the occasion of the next EUSF revision;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the importance of the public procurement procedures followed by Member States in response to natural disasters with a view to identifying and disseminatharmonising best practice and lessons learned with regard to contracts in emergency situations;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that the Member States too must look at their own administrative procedures with a view to accelerating the mobilisation of aid for affected regions;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2034(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission and the Member States to monitor the significant price volatility of agricultural products by improving the European Food Prices Monitoring Tool (FPMT) and by combating agricultural price speculation.
Amendment 43 #
2016/2034(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
(1) Calls for intervention instruments in support of farmers’ income to be strengthened and implemented more swiftly in areas affected by serious natural disasters.
Amendment 23 #
2016/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the rules governing SME access to these instruments should be further simplified and made more flexible; calls on the Member States and the Commission to spare no effort to that endtake all possible measures to broaden the range of SMEs, by supporting above all those micro- enterprises which, due to their size, have difficulty in gaining access to these instruments; calls also on the Member States, regional authorities and local business organisations to use available EU funding tools to increase the financial literacy of SMEs.
Amendment 26 #
2016/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Building on the existing initiatives, a stableforward-looking and reliable Union Resettlement Framework should be established for the resettlement of persons in need of international protection to be implemented in accordance with annual Union resettlement plans and targeted Union resettlement schemes which effectively deliver on Member States' concrete commitments.
Amendment 30 #
2016/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Such a framework is a necessary part of a well-managed migration policy to reduce divergences among national resettlement practices and procedures, provide for the legal and safe arrival to the territory of the Member States of third- country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection, help reduce the risk of a large-scale irregular inflow of third-country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the Member States and thereby reducing the pressure of spontaneous arrivals on the Member States' asylum systemsasylum systems of the Member States of first arrival, be an expression of solidarity with countries in regions to which or within which a large number of persons in need of international protection has been displaced by helping to alleviate the pressure on those countries, help achieve Union's foreign policy objectives by increasing the Union's leverage vis-à-vis third countries, and effectively contribute to global resettlement initiatives through speaking with one voice in international fora and with third countries.
Amendment 37 #
2016/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to help reduce the risk of a large-scale irregular inflow of third- country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the Member States, show solidarity with countries in regions to which or within which a large number of persons in need of international protection has been displaced by helping to alleviate the pressure on those countries, and help achieve the Union's foreign policy objectives, the regions or third countries from which resettlement is to occur should fit in a tailoredsympathetic and long-standing engagement with third countries to better manage migration as foreseen in the Commission's Communication of 7 June 2016 on Establishing a new Partnership Framework with third countries under the European Agenda on Migration32. _________________ 32 COM(2016) 385 final. COM(2016) 385 final.
Amendment 38 #
2016/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The Union is required to prevent and reduce irregular immigration, in particular by means of an effective return policy that is implemented in a manner consistent with fundamental rights.
Amendment 62 #
2016/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the Union Resettlement Framework, the Commission should be empowered to establish targeted Union resettlement schemes laying down the precise number out of the total number of persons to be resettled and participation of the Member State, consistent with thetake cooperative action and coordinate the efforts of the Member States, which remain responsible for establishing the number of persons to be resettled each year, the Commission should be empowered to establish targeted Union resettlement schemes through annual Union Resettlement plans. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers34. The examination procedure should be used for establishing targeted Union resettlement schemes given that those schemes have substantial implications. The Commission should aim to establish targeted Union resettlement schemes as soon as possible after the adoption of the annual Union resettlement plan and whenever necessary during the period covered by the annual Union resettlement plan. The Commission should take into account the discussions within the High-Level Resettlement Committee. _________________ 34 L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13.
Amendment 111 #
2016/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i – indent 6
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i – indent 6
Amendment 170 #
2016/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the precise number of persons to be resettled from the maximum total number as set out in the annual Union resettlement plan provided for in point (a) of Article 7(2) and details about the participation of the Member States and of the countries associated with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis in the targeted Union resettlement scheme;
Amendment 6 #
2016/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In the light of the results of the evaluation undertaken of the implementation of Regulation (EU) 604/2013 , it is appropriate, at this stage, to confirm the principles underlying Regulation (EU) No 604/2013, while making the necessary improvements, in the light of experience, to the effectiveness of the Dublin system and the protection granted to applicants under that system. Based on this evaluation and on consultation with Member States, the European Parliament and other stakeholders, it is also considered appropriate to establish in the Regulation measures required for a fair share of responsibility between Member States for applications for international protection, in particular to ensure that a disproportionate burden is not placed upon some Member States of first arrival, such as Italy, that are clearly struggling to cope with the migrant flow.
Amendment 8 #
2016/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The migration flow management difficulties encountered at reception and sorting centres ('hotspots') in the Member States of first arrival demonstrate the need for a more cooperative and concrete approach.
Amendment 33 #
2016/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Deficiencies in, or the collapse of, asylum systems, especially in the Member States of first arrival; often aggravated or contributed to by particular pressures on them, can jeopardise the smooth functioning of the system put in place under this Regulation, which could leading to a risk of a violation of the rights of applicants as set out in the Union asylum acquis and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, other international human rights and refugee rights.
Amendment 100 #
2016/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The Member State conducting the personal interview shall make a written summary thereof which shall contain at least the main information supplied by the applicant at the interview. This summary may eithershould take the form of a report or an identical standard form to be used by all Member States. The Member State shall ensure that the applicant and/or the legal advisor or other counsellor who is representing the applicant have timely access to the summary.
Amendment 17 #
2016/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The objective of the Union's policy on asylum is to develop and establish a Common European Asylum System (CEAS), consistent with the values and humanitarian tradition of the European Union and governed by the principle of subsidiarity, solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility.
Amendment 32 #
2016/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The tasks of the European Asylum Support Office should be expandtargeted, and to reflect those changes, it should be renamed European Union Agency for Asylum. The Agency should be a centre of expertise and its main role should be to strengthen practical cooperation and information exchange among Member States on asylum, promote Union law and operational standards to ensure a high degree of uniformity as regards asylum procedures, reception conditions and the assessment of protection needs across the Union, monitor the operationalincreased operational and technical support to Member States for the management of the asylum and trechnical application of Union law and standards as regards asylum, support the Dublin system and provide increased operational and technical support to Member States for the management of the asylum and reception systems, in particular those whose systems are subject to disproportionate pressureeption systems, in particular those whose systems are subject to disproportionate pressure, increased coordination between Frontex and Member States with a view to acting more effectively in the protection of the European Union’s external borders and with a view to preventing unmanageable situations of migratory pressure, strengthening the combating of trafficking in human beings and managing secondary movements in a regulated way.
Amendment 55 #
2016/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The common EU list of safe countries of origin established by Regulation (EU) No XXX/XXX9 should be regularly reviewed by the Commission. Having regard to the Agency's expertise, it should assist the Commission in reviewing that list. The Agency should also, at the request of the Commission, provide it with information on specific third countries which, in accordance with specific criteria, could be included in the common EU list of safe countries of origin, and on third countries designated as safe countries of origin or safe third countries or to which the concepts of safe third country, first country of asylum or European safe third country by Member States apply. ___________________ 9OJ L […]. 9 OJ L […].
Amendment 62 #
2016/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) To ensure a high degree of uniformity as regards asylum procedures, reception conditions and the assessment of protection needs across the Union, the Agency should organise and coordinate activities promoting Union law. For that purpose, the Agency should assist Member States by developproposing operational standards and indicators for monitoring compliance with those standards. The Agency should also develop guidelines on asylum-related matters and should enable the exchange of best practices among Member States.
Amendment 77 #
2016/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) For Member States that are faced with specific and disproportionate pressure on their asylum and reception systems due, in particular, to their geographical or demographic situation, particularly for Italy and Greece, the European Union Agency for Asylum should support the development of solidarity withinbetween the countries of the Union and assist in the better relocation of beneficiaries of international protection among Member States, while ensuring that asylum and reception systems are not abused. With a view to managing and preventing further collapses of the system, the European Union Agency for Asylum should draw a clear distinction between the status of economic migrant and the status of beneficiary of international protection, and should be clear in making its selection.
Amendment 90 #
2016/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The European Union Agency for Asylum should cooperate with national and international organisations, in particular the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in matters covered by this Regulation in the framework of working arrangements so as to benefit from their expertise and support. To that end, the roles of UNHCR and the other relevant international organisations should be fully recognised and those organisations should be involved in the work of the Agency. The working arrangements should receive the Commission's prior approval.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point l
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point l
(l) monitor and assess the implementation of the CEAS as well asin relation to the asylum and reception systems of Member States, which should be supported at the request of any Member State;
Amendment 250 #
2016/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. Where the asylum and reception systems of a Member State are subject to disproportionate pressure that places exceptionally heavy and urgent demands on those systems, the Agency shall, at the request of the Member State concerned or on its own initiative, organise and coordinate a comprehensive set of operational and technical measures as referred to in Article 16 and deploy experts from the asylum intervention pool referred to in Article 18 and experts from its own staff to reinforce the asylum and reception systems within a short period of time.
Amendment 28 #
2016/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Europol shall have access to consult the EES where allt least one of the following conditions areis met:
Amendment 96 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines that the EU budget makes a significant contribution to the fight against unemployment, especially through the European Social Fund and the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI); stresses that despite the initial delays in the designation of national authorities and the implementation of the YEI, the current figures indicate full absorption capacity; notes that an evaluation of this initiative will soon be concluded, and expects that the necessary adjustments will be introduced to ensure its successful implementation; stresses the need to take initiatives to increase the number of programme beneficiaries;
Amendment 122 #
2015/2353(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls the various crises that European farmers have faced since the beginning of the current MFF, most notably the dairy sector crisis and the long- term negative effects on European farmers of the losses caused by the Russian embargo on agricultural products; highlights the budgetary impact of the emergency measures taken in response to these crises, involving EUR 500 million in the budget 2016 and EUR 300 million in 2015; underlines the persistent situation of crisis in the agricultural sector in several Member States; stresses the need for new initiatives to promote the European farming sector;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas some geographical areas covered by EUSALP have major social and economic problems because of their marginal position in relation to the Scandinavian-Mediterranean corridor, in the stretch running alongside the Brenner motorway;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need, as a matter of priority and in order to rebalance European transport competition, to establish a new European corridor that links the Venice port hub directly with north-eastern Europe, by strengthening the current TEN-T;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers it a matter of priority for the socio-economic development of the eastern part of EUSALP to complete the Italian A27 motorway, with an exit in Austria, and to improve the Italian and Austrian road network in this geographical area, by means of appropriate ancillary works;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the development of the CSDP requires shared values and common interests, and political will from the Member States, shared values and common interests, as well as the setting-up of robust institutional cooperation structures; whereas the CSDP should be a common policy and not a mere sum of the national policies of the Member States;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU now has competence to define and implement a common security and defence policy that may includes the progressive framing of a common Union defence policy, in compliance with the principle of subsidiarity as enshrined in the Treaty of Lisbon; whereas the Union should use this competence to coordinate and supplement the actions of the Member States, without thereby prejudicing or superseding their competence in defence;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas EU citizens are calling for more Europeaneffective intervention in defence and security, with two thirds wishing to see greater EU engagement in matters of security and defence policy by each Member State at the European level;
Amendment 79 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the European Council should consider establish theing a European Defence Union without delay, as advocated by Parliament, as well as the Union’s common defence; whereas the Member States should adopt the decision on common defence in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements;
Amendment 119 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas framing a common Union defence policy and possibly establishing common defence without the European Parliament’s political and institutional supportpolitical support of the European Parliament and of the national parliaments of the respective Member States would undermine the representative and democratic foundations of the Union;
Amendment 215 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is convinced that the Union’s security and defence will be stronger as we stand united; takes the view that the EUTakes the view that the EU, together with each Member State, needs to develop an effective system for European burden-sharing for its own security and defence, which is not yet the case;
Amendment 320 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. RegretNotes that Member States have not yet developed a common European armaments and capabilities policy (EACP) within the EDA as foreseen by Article 42(3) TEU; calls on the VP/HR to inform Parliament of the results achieved by the existing working relationship between the EDA and the Commission and of both with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR);
Amendment 371 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses that the European Parliament should play a prominent role in the supervision of implementation and in the evaluation of the CSDP; insists that Parliament must be consulted on major decisions in the area of the CSDP, promoting dialogue with national parliaments, including regarding military missions and strategic defence operations;
Amendment 395 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Reiterates that theWould like to see a closer relationship between the CSDPEU, Member States and NATO, offersing a political opportunity for collaboration and complementarity at every level; recalls that, within the current international context and in view of the deterioration of security, a comprehensive and wider partnership is needed, with the aim of developing joint capabilities and avoiding duplication of actions;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2329(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages National Contact Points (NCPs) and the EACEA to seek, wherever possible,facilitate and boost synergies across EU programmes such as Creative Europe, Erasmus+ and the European Social Fund, so as to generate economies of scale and maximise impact;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2329(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission, the EACEA, NCPs and programme beneficiaries to make additional efforts toimprove and enhance visibility and communication.
Amendment 383 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world; points out that freedom of expression, association and assembly continues to be subject to illegal and arbitrary restrictions; stresses that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences and extra-marital relations would dramatically decrease the number of executions; welcomes, in this regard, the possibility that the newly- elected Majlis is considering legislation to exclude some drug-related offences from the list of crimes punishable with the death penalty;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2204(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (formerly the ENIAC Joint Undertaking and the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (formerly the ENIAC Joint Undertaking and the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2204(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (formerly the ENIAC Joint Undertaking and the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2014 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (formerly the ENIAC Joint Undertaking and the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2203(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2014 / Postpones its decision on granting the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2203(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Approves the closure of the accounts of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2014 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2202(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2202(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (formerly the Joint Undertaking for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on Innovative Medicines) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014 / Postpones its decision on granting discharge to the Executive Director of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (formerly the Joint Undertaking for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on Innovative Medicines) in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (formerly the Joint Undertaking for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on Innovative Medicines) for the financial year 2014 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (formerly the Joint Undertaking for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on Innovative Medicines) for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2199(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2199(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2197(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2197(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2196(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy discharge in respect of the implementation of the Joint Undertaking’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2196(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2014 / Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2195(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GrantPostpones the Executive Director of the European Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2195(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2194(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GrantPostpones the Executive Director of the European Asylum Support Office discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2194(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2193(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2193(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2192(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing Management Committee of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications discharge in respect of the implementation of the Body’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2192(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2191(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GrantPostpones the Director of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2191(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2190(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2190(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2189(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Autority’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2189(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2188(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2188(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2187(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2187(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2186(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Police Office discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2186(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Police Office for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2185(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director-General of the Euratom Supply Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2185(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2184(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2184(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2183(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2183(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2182(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2182(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Agency for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2180(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Police College discharge in respect of the implementation of the College’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2180(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Police College for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2179(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Railway Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2179(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Railway Agency for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2178(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2178(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2177(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2177(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2176(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2176(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2175(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2175(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2174(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2174(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2173(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Training Foundation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2173(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2172(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Administrative Director of Eurojust discharge in respect of the implementation of Eurojust’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2172(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2171(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2171(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2170(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2170(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2169(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2169(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2168(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2168(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2167(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2167(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2166(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budgetbudget of the Agency for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2166(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2165(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2165(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2164(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2164(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ApprovPostpones the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014 / Postpones its decision on granting the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014/Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 3
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (formerly the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014/Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the Executive Agency for Small and Medium- sized Enterprises (formerly the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 4
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency (formerly the Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014/Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency (formerly the Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 5
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Research Council Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014/Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Research Council Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 6
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Research Executive Agency discharge in relation to the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014/Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the Research Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 7
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (formerly the Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014/Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (formerly the Trans- European Transport Network Executive Agency) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 8
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014/Postpones the closure of the accounts of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights in this regard that it is urgent that the Parliament and the Council put an end to the current deadlock and find an agreement on the Directive on the fight against fraud to the Union’s financial interests by means of criminal law (PIF Directive) with VAT included in its scope;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that EUR 1 trillion is lost to tax evasion and avoidance every year in the EU. Stresses that special attention should be given to tax havens and countries that pursue non-transparent or harmful tax prices, which represents a huge problem affecting each and every European citizen; Welcomes the international agreement within the G20 to apply a new global standard for greater tax transparency, in line with the high standard already applied by the EU; asks for its rapid implementation and effective monitoring of tax fraud and evasion at international level; highlights that at EU level the European Commission is still negotiating agreements involving the exchange of tax information with countries such as Andorra and Monaco and in 2015 Commission had already signed agreements with Switzerland, Liechtenstein and San Marino;
Amendment 40 #
2015/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that the EU institutions as of January 2014 have the obligation to introduce internal whistleblowing rules to protect whistleblowers against retaliation, to make sure that serious misconduct or wrongdoing in the EU administration is brought to light; regrets that some of the institutions have not yet implemented those rules; nonetheless encourages the EU Member States to set up a European protection programme for whistle-blowers and State witnesses including those testify against mafia-type and other criminal organisations;
Amendment 2 #
Amendment 31 #
2014/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to provide as much guidance as possible – especially of a legal nature – to organisers of ECIs via the Europe Direct Contact Centre, so that they are aware of the possibilities open to them and will not fail by proposing an ECI that is outside the Commission’s powers, or else to assign the task of giving advice to another independent company or body so as to avoid a possible conflict of interest within the Commission itself; notes, however, that under the Treaty of Lisbon the issues raised by ECIs may not correspond entirely to the Commission’s jurisdiction; takes the view, furthermore, that the Commission should consider setting up a dedicated ECI office in each Member State;
Amendment 83 #
2010/0310M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the EU to strengthen its political dialogue with the Iraqi authorities in order to promote respect for human rights, the strengthening of democratic institutions, thanks to greater respect for the rule of law and, good governance and an efficient judicial system; calls, in this context, for the abolition of the death penalty to be prioritised in this dialogue and on the Iraqi authorities to apply a moratorium on the death penalty with immediate effect;
Amendment 89 #
2010/0310M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the EU and the Member States, taking into account the body of EU law in the area of combating corruption, to initiate, with the Iraqi authorities, programmes for judicial cooperation and exchange of best practices and effective tools in order to tackle corruption and thereby ensure a fair distribution of the national wealth; emphasises the importance of the EU as a source of advice to the Iraqi Government on issues of security and governance to ensure the stability of Iraq;
Amendment 92 #
2010/0310M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Continues to provide ongoing support for the broad action to combat terrorism being carried out by the Global Coalition against Daesh; calls on the EU to establish a dialogue on issues relating to the fight against terrorism with a view to reforming anti-terrorist legislation and strengthening the country’s capacity to deal with the terrorist threats; calls for a commitment from the EU and the Member States, in cooperation with the Iraqi civil and military authorities, to improve the intelligence system and promote the exchange of information;
Amendment 117 #
2010/0310M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that the reconstruction and stabilisation process must be accompanied by coherent economic and social development policies which benefit all Iraqis; calls on the EU to engage fully alongside the Iraqi authorities not only to address the economic and budgetary imbalances but also to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth capable of generating jobs, particularly for young people, creating an environment favourable to investment;
Amendment 121 #
2010/0310M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point a (new)
Paragraph 17 – point a (new)
Amendment 124 #
2010/0310M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the EU to pursue and strengthen cooperation on cultural matters in order to protect, preserve and reconstruct the artistic and cultural heritage of Iraq.
Amendment 132 #
2010/0310M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that Iraq is a potentially important partner in ensuring greater diversification of energy sources and thus contributing to Europe’s energy security; calls on the EU, therefore, to cooperate with Iraq in the key areas of energy, the environment and water resources;