47 Amendments of Helmut SCHOLZ related to 2011/0411(COD)
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Preparatory actions such as business dialogues, trade promotion anddialogues between public or private economic partners, scientific exchanges were set up toshould strengthen and deepen cooperation in areas outside the scope of the Development Cooperation Instrument with India and China and with middle-income group countries in Asia and Latin America.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) implementing the international dimension of the ‘Europe 2020’ strategy by supporting the Union’s bilateral, regional and inter-regional cooperation partnership strategies, by promoting policy dialogues and by developing collective approaches and responses to challenges of global concern such as energy security, climate change and environment. This objective shall be measured by the uptake of the ‘Europe 2020’ policies and objectives by key partner countries;reduction of social inequalities, climate change and environment.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) improving market access and developing trade, investment and business opportunities for Europeancooperation for both public and private companies by means of economic partnerships and business, training and regulatory cooperation. This objective shall be measured by the Union's share in foreign trade with keyincreasing of mutual exchanges partner countries and by trade and investments flows from and to partner countries specifically targeted by actions, programmes and measures under this Regulation;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the promotion of initiatives and actions of Union or mutual interest in areas such as climate change, environmental matters including biodiversity, resource efficiency, raw materials, energy, transport, science, research and innovation, employment and social policy, sustainable development, including promotion of decent work, reductions of social inequalities, and corporate social responsibility, south-south trade and cooperation, education, culture, tourism, information and communication technologies, health, justice, customs, taxation, financial, statistics and any other matter pertaining to the Union’s specific interests or of mutual interest between the Union and third countries;
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point g
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) the enhancement of awareness about and understanding of the Union and the increasing of its vipossibility in third countries.to build alliance with third countries to reach some of its main objectives (on environment, cultural diversity, fight against money laundering)
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is in the Union's interest to deepen its relations with partners who are playing an increasingly important role in the international economy and trade, in south- south trade and cooperation, in multilateral fora including Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G 20), in global governance and in addressing challenges of global concern. The Union needs to build comprehensive partnerships with new players on the international scene, in order to promote a stable and inclusive international order, pursueaddress the issue of common global public goods, defend core interests of the Unionadvance mutual interests and increase knowledge of the Union in these countries.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Under this Regulation, the Union should support the implementation of the ‘Europe 2020’ strategy, in particular objectives relcombating to climate change, the transition to a greener economy and resource efficiency, cooperation on fair trade and investment, business and regulatory cooperation with thirdpartner countries, and should promote public diplomacy, education/academic cooperation and outreach activities and outreach, environmental sustainability and social inclusion, and people-to-people links including education/academic cooperation.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to achieve the objectives of this Regulation it is necessary to pursue a differentiated and flexible approach by developing models for cooperation with key partner countries which take into account their economic, social and political contexts and also the Union's specific interests, policy priorities and strategies, whilst maintaining the ability to intervene all over the world wherever needed.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to adapt the scope of this Regulation to the rapidly evolving reality in third countries, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the detailedfinancial allocation of funds by regions and priority areas of cooperation defined in the Annex. It is of particular importance that the Commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
(1) This Regulation establishes a Partnership Instrument for cooperation with third countries to advance and promote EU and mutual interests. The Partnership Instrument shall support measures that respond in an effective and flexible manner to objectives arising from the Union's bilateral, regional, interregional or multilateral relationships with thirdpartner countries and regions and address challenges of global concern.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) implemensupporting the international dimension of the ‘Europe 2020’ strategy by supportingUnion's bilateral, regional, inter-regional and multilateral cooperation partnership strategies in accordance with the principles guiding the Union's bilaexternal, regional and inter-regional cooperation partnership strategies, by action, as laid down in the Treaties. This objective includes the promotion of democracy, the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, as well as the promotion of decent work and good governance, the preservation of the environment, the promotingon of policy dialogues and bythe developingment of collective approaches and responses to challenges of global concern such as energy security, climate change and environment. This objective shall be measured by the uptake of the ‘Europe 2020’ policies and objectives by key partner countrierenewable energies supply and climate change in order to contribute to progress and sustainable development processes in partner countries and regions and the Union. Regarding partner countries specifically targeted by actions, programmes and measures under this Regulation, this objective shall be measured by the degree of reductions of human rights violations, by improvement in their Human Development Index, improvement in their International Labour Organisation (ILO) decent work indicators, by the increase of the share of renewable energies in their energy supply mix, and by the reduction of their climate relevant emissions;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) improving market access and developingsupporting the establishment and expansion of fair bilateral economic, trade, and investment and business opportunities for European companies by means of economic partnerships and business and regulatory cooperation. This objective shall be measured by the Union's share in foreign trade with key partner countries andrelations, with a focus on promoting business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by means of creating mutual market access support and information centres and by supporting regulatory cooperation through research, analysis and workshop schemes. This objective shall be measured by the market share of SMEs and fair trade, by trade and investments flows to and from partner countries specifically targeted by actions, programmes and measures under this Regulation;
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) enhancing widespread understanding and visibility of the Union and its role on the world scene by means of public diplomacy, education/academic cooperation and outreach activities to promote the Union's values and interestof democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Activities in support of those objectives should lead to a better perception and enhanced mutual understanding of the Union and of partner countries and regions, with a consequent beneficial effect on the economic and political relationships of the Union with its partners. This objective may be measured, inter alia, by opinion surveys or evaluations.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Cooperation shall be aimed at engaging with partner countries in order to enhance dialogue and rapprochement and to share and promote similar political, economic and institutional structures and values. The Union shall also aim at increasing cooperation and exchanges with established or increasingly important bilateral partners and players in multilateral fora and in global governance. The cooperation also covers partners with which the Union has a strategic interest in promoting links and its values as laid down in the Treaties.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In relation to developing countries, policy coherence with measures financed through the Development Cooperation Instrument or emergency facilities shall be strictly observed.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Measures financed under this instrument cannot include projects that result in additional global CO2 output.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Union financing under this Regulation shall not be used to finance the procurement of arms or ammunition, nor operations having military or defence implications.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Union financing shall, in principle, not be used for paying taxes, duties or charges in the partner countries.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
To support the objectives provided for in Article 1, Union assistance may cover, inter alia, the following areas of cooperation:
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point a (new)
(a) support to specific initiatives, including research work, studies, pilot schemes or joint projects destined to respond in an effective and flexible manner to cooperation objectives arising from the Union's relationships with partner countries and regions concerned;
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point b (new)
(b) the promotion of cooperation, partnerships and joint undertakings between economic, social, cultural, governmental and scientific actors in the Union and partner countries and regions;
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point c (new)
(c) the facilitation of (and support of) trade relations and trade integration processes, including south-south, support to mutual investment flows and economic partnerships, including focus on small and medium-sized enterprises;
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point d (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point d (new)
(d) the promotion of policy and sectoral dialogues involving Union and non- Union political, economic, regulatory, environmental, social, research and cultural actors and non-governmental organisations;
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point e (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point e (new)
(e) the promotion of outreach activities, intellectual exchanges and the enhancement of intercultural dialogues;
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point f (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point f (new)
(f) the promotion of initiatives and actions of mutual interest in the areas of climate change, environmental matters including biodiversity, resource efficiency, renewable energies supply, transport, science, research and innovation, social inclusion including employment and social policy and promotion of decent work, sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, south-south trade and cooperation, education, culture, tourism, information and communication technologies, health, justice, customs, and taxation;
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point g (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) – point g (new)
(g) the enhancement of awareness about and understanding of the Union and of its visibility in partner countries and regions.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Intended allocation of funds by region and priority area are listed in the Annex. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 7 to amend or supplement the Annex.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
(3) The multiannual indicative programmes shall alsoBased on the priority areas and ranges set out in the priority areas selected for financing by the Union andAnnex to this regulation, the multiannual indicative programmes shall outline the indicative financial allocation of funds, both overall, per priority area and per partner country or group of partner countries for the period concerned including the participation in global initiatives; these amounts may, where appropriate, be expressed in the form of a range.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
(6) The examination procedure referred in paragraph (1) shall not apply to non- substantial modifications to multiannual indicative programmes, making technical adjustments, reassigning funds within the indicative allocations per priority area or increasing or decreasing the size of the initial overall allocation by less than 205%, provided that these modifications do not affect the priority areas and objectives set out in the multi-annual indicative programmes. Such adjustments shall be communicated within one month to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – heading 1
Annex 1 – heading 1
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
To support the objectives provided for in Article 1, Union assistance he multiannual programming shall outline the activities for the following seven regions: East and Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, North America. Activities shall be organised under the five subheadings: Public diplomacy include, inter alia, the followingand outreach, Promotion of economic and trade cooperation, Cooperation on environmental sustainability and social inclusion, People-to-people links, Unallocated reserve and administration costs. For each region, the distribution of funds by priority areas ofor cooperation: with the partner countries shall be the following for the period 2014-2020:
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support to specific initiatives, including research work, studies, pilot schemes or joint projects dePublic diplomacy and outreach: at least 5 % Promotion of economic and trade cooperation: at least 30 % Cooperation on environmental sustained to respond in a effective and flexible manner to cooperation objectives arising from the Union's relationships with third countries concerned;ability and social inclusion: at least 20 % People-to-people links: at least 20 % Unallocated reserve and administration costs: Maximum 10 %
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point g
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point g