13 Amendments of Philippe LAMBERTS related to 2010/0101(COD)
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In its support for SMEs, the EIB should provide financing where the greatest added value can be generated. In reaching SMEs, it should partner only with those local financial intermediary institutions that meet clear criteria developed by the Commission. Those criteria should focus on the ability to support development goals in line with EU development policy and provide added value in comparison with market financing. Support to SMEs should be fully transparent and the value added of the EIB shall be assessed regularly.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to enhance the coherence of the mandate, strengthen the focus of the EIB external financing activity on supporting EU policies, and for the maximum benefit of beneficiaries, this decision should set out horizontal high- level objectives in the mandate for EIB financing operations across all eligible countries, building on the comparative strengths of the EIB in areas where it has a well-proven track record. In all regions covered by this decision, the EIB should thus finance projects in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, social and economic infrastructure (notably in transport, energy including renewable energy, energy security, environmental infrastructure including water and sanitation, as well as information and communication technology (ICT)), and local private sector development, in particular in support of small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro- finance instruments. Within these areas, regional integration among partner countries, including economic integration between pre-accession countries, neighbouring countries and the EU, should be an underlying objective for EIB financing operations.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The practical measures for linking the general mandate objectives and their implementation will, preceded by public consultation in the concerned regions, be set out in regional operational guidelines developed by the Commission together with the EIB, in consultation with the EEAS on policy issues, appropriate. These guidelines should take as a starting point the wider EU policy framework for each region, reflect EU country strategies and aim to ensure that EIB financing is complementary to corresponding EU assistance policies, programmes and instruments in the different regions. The guidelines should be provided to the European Parliament and Council in the framework of the annual reporting exercise on the EIB external mandate of the Commission.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) In line with EU and international climate change objectives, the EIB shall by 2012 present a strategy on how to halve by 2014 and completely phase out by 2016 any support to projects generating CO2 emissions, and correspondingly increase support for projects in line with point (a) of paragraph 1.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) Local private sector development, in particular support to small- and medium- sized enterprises in line with recital 11a.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The EIB shall not undertake any financing operation in jurisdictions which are classified as "tax havens" according to OECD standards or which are not in line with the dynamic provisions on automatic exchange of information as laid down in the Council Directive 2003/48/EC of 3 June 2003 on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. TPreceded by public consultation in the regions concerned, the Commission shall develop, together with the EIB, regional operational guidelines for EIB financing under this decision. In drawing up these guidelines the Commission and the EIB will consult with the European External Action Service (EEAS) on policy issues, as appropriate. The operational guidelines aim to ensure that EIB financing supports EU policies, and shall take as a starting point the wider EU regional policy framework set by the Commission and the EEAS, as appropriate. Notably, the operational guidelines will ensure that EIB financing is complementary to corresponding EU assistance policies, programmes and instruments in the different regions, taking into account European Parliament resolutions and Council decisions and conclusions. The Commission will inform the European Parliament and the Council of the guidelines established. Within the framework set out by the operational guidelines, the EIB shall define corresponding financing strategies and ensure their implementation.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Bank shall operate under strict performance indicators linked to development, social, environmental and human rights imperatives in line with the indicators under the Paris Declaration for aid effectiveness.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 b (new)
Article 7 b (new)
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. The EIB shall make public and provide the information referred to in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 at its own expense.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
An independent reviewing body should be established and should include government, business and non-profit organisation representatives of the countries concerned.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Cross-border enterprises benefiting from EIB support shall publically disclose their annual accounts on a country-by-country basis, including the figures for pre- and post-tax profits.