90 Amendments of Katarína ROTH NEVEĎALOVÁ related to 2011/0371(COD)
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Article 165(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union gives a clear mandate for the Union’s actions towards the participation of young people in democratic life in Europe.
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The renewed framework of cooperation in the youth field (2010-2018) shouldemphasises the need to consider all young people as a resource in society and upholds their right to participate in the development of policies affecting them by means of a continuous structured dialogue between decision- makers and young people and youth organisations at all levels.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) To support mobility, equity and study excellence, the Union should establish a European loan guarantee facility to enable students, regardless of their social background, to take their Masters degree in another participating country. This facility is meant to be complementary to the grant systems already in place and should not substitute them. It should be available to financial institutions which agree to offer loans for Masters' studies in other participating countries on favourable terms for the students. Furthermore, the terms of reference for the development of such instrument should be set in cooperation with student representatives and universities organisations active at European level.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This also implies that visas for participants should be handed out without delays and with reduced costs, in order to ensure that no participant misses out on either a part of or the entire study, training programme or exchange, and to avoid cancellations of mobility actions and projects. In line with Article 19 of the Council Directive 2004/114/EC of 13 December 2004 on the conditions of admission of third country nationals for the purposes of studies, pupils exchange, unremunerated training or voluntary service, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The action of the European Youth Forum, the European Civil Society Platform on Lifelong Learning, the National Academic Recognition Centres (NARIC), the Eurydice, Euroguidance and Eurodesk networks, as well as of the eTwinning National Support Services, the Europass National Centres, and the National Information Offices in the neighbourhood countries is essential in order to achieve the objectives of the programme, notably by providing the Commission with regular and updated information regarding the various fields of their activity and through the dissemination of the Programme results in the Union and in the third participating countries.
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The programme shouldIn order to contribute to developing excellence in European integration studies world-wide, it should in particular support instituti and to respond to the increasing need for knowledge of, and dialogue ons, that have ae European governance structure, cover the whole spectrum of policy fields that are of interest for the Union, are non profitintegration process and its development, it is important to stimulate excellence in teaching, research and reflection in this field by supporting higher education institutions specialising in the study of the European integration process, European organiszations and provide recognised academic degreesin the fields of education and training and the Jean Monnet Action.
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The financial interests of the European Union should be protected through proportionate measures throughout the expenditure cycle, including the prevention, detection and investigation of irregularities, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, penalties. While Union external assistance has increasing financing need, the economic and budgetary situation of the Union limits the resources available for such assistance. The Commission should therefore seek for the most efficient and sustainable use of available resources in particular through the use of financial instruments with leverage effect.
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31 a (new)
Recital 31 a (new)
(31a) The reduction of administrative burdens and management costs is inevitable in order to remove obstacles to the participation of all potential beneficiaries to the programme. The establishment of mechanisms for the continuous involvement of beneficiaries and their representative associations in the implementation and monitoring of the actions foreseen in the framework of the programme is fundamental.
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to ensure quick response to changed needs during the whole duration of the Programme, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of provisions relating to the performance criteria and on the actions managed by the National Agencies. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert and stakeholders level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 a (new)
Recital 35 a (new)
(35a) The programme covers three different fields, and the committee established under Article 30 of this Regulation will deal with both horizontal and sectoral issues. It is for the Member States to ensure that they send the relevant representatives in accordance with the topics on the agenda, and it is for the committee chair to ensure that meeting agendas clearly indicate the sector or sectors involved and the topics, according to each sector, to be discussed at each meeting. In order to increase participation and transparency, social partners and European stakeholders active in the field of education, youth and sport should be consulted. These organizations shall also be invited to participate in the meetings as observers in accordance with the topics of the discussion.
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Programme covers youth, in particular in the context of non-formal education and informal learning, active citizenship, social inclusion and volunteering.
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2
Article 2 – point 2
2. ‘"non -formal setting’ means a learning context that is often planned and organised, but not part of the formal education and training system.education " means an organised process that provides people with the possibility to develop their values, skills and competencies other than the ones developed in the framework of formal education. Those skills include a wide range of competences such as interpersonal, team, organisational and conflict management, intercultural awareness, leadership, planning, organisation, coordination and practical problem solving skills, teamwork, self- confidence, discipline and responsibility;
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – point 2 a (new)
2a. "informal learning" means learning that takes place outside of planed pedagogy or alongside organised and structured education. It doesn't have a curriculum, but can be fostered through learning spaces and experience to also support self-confidence, discipline and responsibility;
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2 b (new)
Article 2 – point 2 b (new)
2b. "the structured dialogue" means to ensure a timely and effective contribution of young people and other relevant actors in the youth field towards the formulation of policies relevant to the lives of young people;
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 3
Article 2 – point 3
3. "learning mobility" means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or other learning activities, including quality apprenticeships, traineeships and non-formal learning, assistantships or teaching, or to participatinge in a transnational professional development activity. It may include preparatory training in the host language as well as follow-up activities. Learning mobility shall also covers youth exchanges, volunteering, non- formal education, informal learning and transnational professional development activities involving youth workers;
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 5
Article 2 – point 5
5. "Ssupport for policy reform" means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernizsation of education and training systems, as well as support for the development of European youth policy, through the process of policy cooperation between Member States, in particular the Open mMethods of Coordination including the structured dialogue with young people;
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 7 a (new)
Article 2 – point 7 a (new)
7a. "youth work" means actions, activities, processes and projects, undertaken by, with or for youth with the aim of providing a space for their personal development and for their needs. It further aims to improve the social, political, economic status of young people, to enhance their skills and social networks as well as to increase the level of their representation and active participation or build their capacity to undertake such actions;
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 8
Article 2 – point 8
8. "youth worker" means a professional or a volunteer involvederson that works with young people to engage them in a non-formal learningeducation. Youth worker can refer to a paid staff or a volunteer youth leader;
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 17
Article 2 – point 17
17. "youth activity" means an out-of-school activity (such as youth exchange, volunteering or youth training) carried out by a young person, either individually or in group, notably through youth organisations, characterized by a non- formal learning approach;
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 17 a (new)
Article 2 – point 17 a (new)
17a. "volunteering" means activities including formal, non-formal, informal and vocational training and learning, which are undertaken voluntarily on the basis of a person's own free choice and motivation, and without concern for financial gain and for a non-profit cause, which benefit volunteers, those receiving services from a volunteer association, communities and society as a whole; the activity is unpaid but can include reimbursement of expenses directly related to the voluntary activity; it is for a non-profit cause and is primarily undertaken within a non-governmental organisation (NGO) and therefore cannot be motivated by material or financial gain; volunteering should not be used to substitute or replace paid employment;
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 18 a (new)
Article 2 – point 18 a (new)
18a. "European organisation" means democratic and membership-based non- governmental organisation working with formal and non-formal education, youth work and/or youth participation at European level and sport. European organisations coordinate and disseminate capacity building and development of good practices in the field of education and training and/or in the field of youth directly providing European added value to national and local activities;
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 18 b (new)
Article 2 – point 18 b (new)
18b. "youth organisation" means youth organisation that is a youth-led, democratic, volunteer- and membership- based non-governmental organisation working with non-formal education, youth work and youth participation;
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme shall only support those actions and activities presenting a potential European added value and contributing to the achievement of the general objective as referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The European added value of the actions and activities of the Programme shall be ensured in particular through their:
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Their transnational character, in particular transnationally with regard to mobility and cooperation aiming at long-terma sustainable individual and organisational systemic impact;
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Their complementarity and synergy with other national, international and other Union programmes and policies, allowing for economies of sct local, national, internationale and critical massUnion level;
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Their complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at national, international and other Union programmes and policies, allowing for economies of scale and critical massUnion level with the aim of foster the creation of a EU common area in the field of education, training, youth and sport;
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) Their contribution to the effective and coordinated use of Union tools for recognition of qualifications and transparency.
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point a – introductory part
Article 5 – point a – introductory part
(a) To improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society, enhance personal development, and promote social cohesion and inclusion of vulnerable groups at risk of educational disadvantage, as well as the participation of young people in democratic life in Europe, notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people, learners, staff and youth workers, and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market;work and ensure sufficient financial provisions to allow the involved actors and stakeholders to develop this cooperation.
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point a – introductory part
Article 5 – point a – introductory part
(a) To improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society, as well as the participation of young people in democratic life in Europe, notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people, learners, staff and youth workers, and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market; in this respect, the Commission and Member States should safeguard that also young people coming from a socially disadvantage background can benefit from the programme;
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point b – introductory part
Article 5 – point b – introductory part
(b) To foster quality improvements, innovation excellence and, social inclusiveness and access as well as internationalisation at the level of educational and training institutions, as well as in youth work, notably through enhanced transnational cooperation between education and training providers/ or youth organisations and other stakeholders;
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point b – introductory part
Article 5 – point b – introductory part
(b) To foster quality improvements, innovation excellence, social inclusiveness, access and internationalisation at the level of educational institutions, as well as in youth work, notably through enhanced transnational cooperation between education and training providers/youth organisations and other stakeholders;
Amendment 399 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point c – introductory part
Article 5 – point c – introductory part
(c) To promote the emergence of a European lifelong learning area, trigger policy reforms at national level, support the modernisation of education and training systems, including non-formal learningeducation, and support European cooperation in the youth field, notably through enhanced policy cooperation, better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices;
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point f a (new)
Article 5 – point f a (new)
(fa) To promote cooperation among different sectors involved in education, training, youth and sport;
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - title (new)
Article 5 a (new) - title (new)
Article 5a Specific objectives in the field of education and training
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) – introductory wording (new)
Article 5 a (new) – introductory wording (new)
In addition to the objectives of the programme set out in Articles 4 and 5, the programme shall pursue the following specific objectives in the field of education and training:
Amendment 438 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 (new) - introductory wording (new)
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 (new) - introductory wording (new)
1. In the field of Comenius (school education), the programme shall aim to:
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 (new) - point a (new)
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 (new) - point a (new)
(a) promote equity, social cohesion and active citizenship among pupils;
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 (new) - point a a (new)
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 (new) - point a a (new)
(aa) enhance and increase partnerships between schools, pupils organisations and teachers associations;
Amendment 441 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 a (new) - introductory wording (new)
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 a (new) - introductory wording (new)
1a. In the field of Erasmus (higher education), the programme shall aim to:
Amendment 442 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 a (new) - point a (new)
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 a (new) - point a (new)
(a) improve and periodically monitor access to learning mobility abroad for students from disadvantaged backgrounds;
Amendment 443 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 a (new) - point a a (new)
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 a (new) - point a a (new)
(aa) improve and increase cooperation between higher education institutions and enterprises and local communities.
Amendment 444 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 b (new) - introductory wording (new)
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 b (new) - introductory wording (new)
1b. In the field of Leonardo da Vinci (VET), the programme shall aim to:
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 b (new) - point a (new)
Article 5 a (new) - point 1 b (new) - point a (new)
(a) promote quality traineeships and apprenticeships.
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. This action will also support the transnational mobility of students, young people and staff to and from third countries as regards higher education and vocational training and education, including mobility organizsed on the basis of joint, double or multiple degrees of high quality or joint calls, as well as non-formal learning.
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) transnational strategic partnerships between organisations involved in education, and training and/or youth activities or other relevor other relevant stakeholders, including civil society organizations antd sectoocial partners, developing and implementing joint initiatives and promoting exchanges of experience and know-how. In this framework, particular attention has to be devoted to actions and projects promoting cooperation among different educational sectors, youth and sport;
Amendment 543 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new) - introductory wording (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new) - introductory wording (new)
1a. In the field of Comenius (school education), the actions described in paragraph 1 shall include inter alia:
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new) - point a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new) - point a (new)
(a) multilateral projects developing, promoting and disseminating best practices to enhance equity, social cohesion and active citizenship.
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the activities related to the implementation of the Union policy agenda on education, and training and youth (in the context of the Open Methods of Coordination), as well as to the Bologna and Copenhagen processes and the structured dialogue with young people, in particular thematic networks of experts and organisations aimed at identifying and disseminating relevant good practice and innovation across all educational sectors and connecting the national and European level;
Amendment 558 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the policy dialogue and the promotion of a long term structured dialogue with relevant European stakeholders in the area of education, and training and youthenabled by a specific and sustainable administrative and financial support to European organizations active in this area;
Amendment 560 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the European Youth ForumCivil Society Platform on Lifelong Learning (EUCIS-LLL) and European NGOs active in the fields of education and training, the National Academic Recognition Centres (NARIC), the Eurydice, Euroguidance and Eurodesk networks, as well as the eTwinning National Support Centres, the Europass National Centres, and the National Information Offices in the neighbourhood countries and acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates not fully participating in the programme.
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point b
Article 10 – point b
(b) support the activities of academic institutions or associations active in the field of European integration studies and support a Jean Monnet label for excellence.
Amendment 591 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new) – title (new)
Article 10 a (new) – title (new)
Article 10a Specific objectives
Amendment 592 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new) – paragraph 1 (new) – introductory wording (new)
Article 10 a (new) – paragraph 1 (new) – introductory wording (new)
In addition to the objectives set out in Articles 4 and 5, the programme shall pursue the following specific objectives in the field of youth:
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a (new)
Article 10 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a (new)
(a) to facilitate the recognition of the learning outcomes from non-formal education and informal learning among young people.
Amendment 619 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 b (new) - title (new)
Article 10 b (new) - title (new)
Article 10b Learning mobility of individuals: Youth moves
Amendment 620 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 b (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - introductory wording (new)
Article 10 b (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - introductory wording (new)
Learning mobility of individuals in the field of youth shall include:
Amendment 621 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 b (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a (new) - introductory wording (new)
Article 10 b (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a (new) - introductory wording (new)
(a) the mobility of young people involved in non-formal and informal education activities between the participating countries, in particular:
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 c (new) - title (new)
Article 10 c (new) - title (new)
Article 10 c Cooperation for innovation and good practices: Youth cooperates
Amendment 638 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 c (new) – paragraph 1 (new) – introductory wording (new)
Article 10 c (new) – paragraph 1 (new) – introductory wording (new)
Cooperation for innovation and good practices in the field of youth shall include:
Amendment 639 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 c (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a (new)
Article 10 c (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a (new)
(a) IT support platforms, including e- networking, allowing peer learning, virtual mobility and exchanges of best practices.
Amendment 653 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 d (new) - title (new)
Article 10 d (new) - title (new)
Article 10 d Support for policy reform: Youth Decides
Amendment 654 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 d (new) – paragraph 1 (new) – introductory wording (new)
Article 10 d (new) – paragraph 1 (new) – introductory wording (new)
Support for policy reform in the field of youth shall include activities initiated at Union level in relation to:
Amendment 655 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 d (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a a (new)
Article 10 d (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a a (new)
(aa) the European Youth Forum and European youth organizations, Union- wide networks, including in particular resource centres for the development of youth work, and the Eurodesk network.
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) to enhance the access to sport activities for people with disabilities;
Amendment 751 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The allocations foreseen by the programme can be modified by the legislative authorities for the second part of the programme following the evaluation report drafted by the Commission.
Amendment 764 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The financial allocation for the Programme shall also cover specific and sustainable administrative grants to European organisations active in the field of education, training, sport and youth.
Amendment 768 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6
Article 13 – paragraph 6
6. The funds for the learning mobility of individuals referred to in Article 6(1.a) that are to be managed by a National Agency shall be allocated on the basis of population and cost of living in the sending and host Member State, distance between capitals of Member States and performance. The parameter of performance accounts for 25% of the total funds according to the criteria as referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8.
Amendment 774 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Amendment 783 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In order to support accessibility to the mobility schemes, the grants provided to support the mobility of individuals should be adjusted according to the living and subsistence costs of the destination country.
Amendment 784 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. Grants for learning mobility awarded to individuals shall be exempted from any taxes and social levies. The same exemption shall apply to intermediary bodies awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned. Member States should support access to the mobility of individuals opportunities for learners with fewer opportunities by improving the size of the grant those students get.
Amendment 785 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The programme recognizes volunteer time contribution as a source of co-funding in all actions of the programme.
Amendment 790 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new) - title (new)
Article 14 a (new) - title (new)
Article 14a The European Student Loan Guarantee Facility
Amendment 791 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new)
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new)
1. A European Student Loan Guarantee Facility ('the Facility') shall be established with the aim of providing students with an additional tool enabling them to enhance their mobility in the context of studies at the level of a master's degree. This experimental tool shall be complementary to, and shall not replace, the grant systems supporting student mobility which are already in place at local, national and Union level.
Amendment 792 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 793 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Before the Facility can be launched, a detailed study shall be undertaken by the Commission to identify the challenges which students may potentially face when taking out a loan for a course of study abroad. In addition, the Commission shall undertake a study and a risk analysis within the framework of the Facility to study the impact that taking out a loan may have on a student's choice of study subject, country of destination and career perspectives, on levels of debt amongst students, on the possibility of a brain drain between the countries where student mobility could take place and on the possible consequences which the Facility may have on the financing of higher education.
Amendment 794 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. The Commission shall administer the funding of the Facility which shall be delivered through a trustee with a mandate to implement it pursuant to fiduciary agreements setting out the detailed rules and requirements governing the implementation of the financial instrument relating thereto and the respective obligations of the parties in line with the provisions laid down in this Regulation. The financial instrument shall comply with the provisions regarding financial instruments laid down in the Financial Regulation and in the delegated act replacing the Implementing Rules. In accordance with Article 18(2) of the Financial Regulation, revenues and repayments generated by the guarantees shall be assigned to the financial instrument. That financial instrument, which shall take into account students´ and market needs as well as take-up, the excessive debt risk, the Facility's social and economic impacts on beneficiaries and their social background, education and training, shall be subject to the monitoring and evaluation provided for in Article 15(2) of this Regulation. Member States and stakeholders shall be consulted at all stages throughout the establishment, implementation and evaluation of the financial instrument.
Amendment 795 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 d (new)
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. The provisions of the Financial Regulation governing the implementation of the Facility shall lay down special rules regarding full income contingent repayment condition, permitting the students concerned to defer repayment of the loan until such time as they reach a level of income that exceeds the average salary in their country of residence.
Amendment 796 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 e (new)
Article 14 a (new) - paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. A maximum rate of interest for student loans granted pursuant to the Facility, not exceeding the average rate of inflation in the Member States during the previous calendar year, shall be set. If the financial intermediaries concerned exceed the rate of interest thus set, the Commission shall back up any interest payable in excess of that rate.
Amendment 807 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. When implementing the Programme, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure particular efforts to promote social inclusion and facilitate the participation of people with difficultiespecial needs for educational, social, gender, physical, psychological, geographical, economic and cultural reasonsfewer opportunities and the associations representing them.
Amendment 809 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The accessibility and transparency of administrative and financial procedures are considered guiding principles to increase the quality and performance of the programme. The consideration of those elements shall be guaranteed by the regular consultation of the beneficiaries and their representative platforms of each sector by the Commission and National Authorities for the design, implementation and evaluation of the programme at European and national level.
Amendment 820 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. All actions shall aim at fostering synergies with other EU Programmes, notably with the Horizon 2020 program, Creative Culture and the European Social Fund in order to meet the objectives of EU 2020 strategy in a consistent and coordinated way.
Amendment 821 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Member States shall take all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme, including the administration ofmeasures aimed at lowering visa related costs and resolving administrative issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas.
Amendment 822 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. Within three months of the entry into force of this Regulation, the National Authority shall designate a single coordinating body called National Agency or National Agencies. In cases where there is more than one National Agency, Member States shall establish an appropriate mechanism for the coordinated management of the implementation of the Programme at national level. Each Member State shall determine how it organises the reafter ‘National Agency’lationship between the National Authority and the National Agency, including tasks such as the establishment of the National Agency's annual work programme. The National Authority shall provide the Commission with an appropriate ex ante Compliance Assessment that the National Agency complies with the provisions of Article 55(1)(b)(vi) and Article 57(1), (2) and (3) of the Regulation No XX/2012, , and Article X of its Delegated Regulation NoXX/2012, as well as with the Union requirements for internal control standards for National Agencies and rules for their management of Programme funds for grant support.
Amendment 823 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) have the adequate management capacity, staff and infrastructure to fulfil its tasks regarding programme, management, support of innovation and practice and collaboration among National Agencies satisfactorily, ensuring an efficient and effective management of the Programme and sound financial management of Union funds and a supportive approach to implement the Programme;
Amendment 824 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) involve stakeholders in the management and assessment of the programme impact;
Amendment 826 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 829 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. The National Agency shall issue grant support to beneficiaries either by way of a grant agreement or a grant decision, as specified by the Commission for the Programme action concerned. National Agencies and the Executive Agency shall aim to apply uniform rules in terms of priorities, deadlines, procedures and evaluation regarding the allocation of those grants. The Commission is in charge of monitor such provision.
Amendment 831 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 9
Article 23 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission shall organizse regular meetings with the network of National Agencies and European representative stakeholders platforms in order to ensure a coherent implementation of the Programme across all participating countries.
Amendment 841 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Committee shall meet in specific configurations to deal with sectoral issues. The social partners and the European stakeholders representative platforms shall be invited to participate in its meetings as consultative bodies.