36 Amendments of Marita ULVSKOG related to 2011/0401(COD)
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The activities developed under Horizon 2020 should aim at promotinge equality between men and women in research and innovation, by addressing in particular the underlying causes of gender imbalance, by exploiting the full potential of both female and male researchers, and by integrating. Furthermore Horizon 2020 should ensure that the gender dimension into s integrated in the content of projectresearch and innovation activities at all stages of the process in order to improve the quality of research and stimulate innovation. Activities should also aim at the implementation of the principles relating to the equality between women and men as laid down in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 8 TFEU.
Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Horizon 2020 should promote cooperation with third countries based on common interest and mutual benefit. International cooperation in science, technology and innovation should be targeted to contribute to achieving the Europe 2020 objectives to strengthen competitiveness, contribute to tackling societal challenges and support Union external and development policies, including by developing synergies with external programmes and contributing to the Union's international commitments such as the achievement of Millennium Development Goals. By means of ensuring that funding dispersed under Horizon 2020 does not contradict core Union values, and to encourage coherence with Union foreign and development policy, specific rules should be laid down applicable to third countries with reasonably grounded suspicions of human rights violations, involvement in armed conflicts or territorial conflicts.
Amendment 450 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) The EFTA States that are party to the EEA Agreement, in accordance with the provisions of that agreement.
Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Association of third countries involved in military or territorial conflicts, or where there are reasonably grounded suspicions of human rights violations shall be restricted and follow specific rules outlined in Regulation (EU) XX/XX [Rules for Participation].
Amendment 477 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including the gender perspective in projects, and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers. Horizon 2020 will encourage and support activities towards exploiting Europe's leadership in the race to develop new processes and technologies promoting sustainable development, in a broad sense, and combating climate change. Such horizontal approach, fully integrated in all Horizon 2020 priorities, will help the Union to prosper in a low-carbon, resource constrained world while building a resource efficient, sustainable and competitive economy.
Amendment 523 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Horizon 2020 shall ensure the effective promotion of gender balance in all programs, in evaluations committees, in expert and advisory groups and in any decision making body existing or created for its implementation. To this end, targets will be developed, and appropriate actions designed to reach those targets will be implemented.
Amendment 527 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Horizon 2020 shall ensure that the gender dimension is properly considered in research and innovation content at all stages of the process, from priority setting, to definition of calls and proposals, to evaluation and monitoring of programs and projects, to negotiations and agreements.
Amendment 699 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Cooperation with entities in third countries involved in military or territorial conflicts, or where there are reasonably grounded suspicions of human rights violations shall be restricted and follow specific rules outlined in Regulation (EU) XX/XX [Rules for Participation].
Amendment 724 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(e a) initiatives aimed at evaluating and communicating the implementation of the provisions established in Article 15 on gender equality and Horizon 2020.
Amendment 739 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This shall include information on cross-cutting topics such as gender equality, sustainability and climate change, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure.
Amendment 746 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) the contribution of the European Institute of Innovation and Technologies and the Knowledge and Innovation Communities to the priority on societal challenges, the gender targets, and the specific objective on ‘"leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’" and on "gender innovation" of the programme Horizon 2020.
Amendment 749 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Not later than end 2017, and taking into account the ex-post evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme to be completed by the end of 2015 and the review of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, the Commission shall carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, an interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme, including the European Research Council, and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, on the achievements (at the level of results and progress towards impacts) of the objectives of Horizon 2020 and continued relevance of all the measures, the efficiency and use of resources, the scope for further simplification, and Union added value. That evaluation shall also take into consideration aspects relating to access to funding opportunities for participants in all regions, for SMEs and for promoting gender balanceperspectives and balance in research content. That evaluation shall additionally take into account the contribution of the measures to the Union priorities of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and results on the long- term impact of the predecessor measures.
Amendment 777 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point c
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point c
(c) Marie Curie actions shall provide excellent and innovative research training as well as attractive career and knowledge- exchange opportunities through cross- border and cross-sector mobility of researchers to best prepare them to face current and future societal challenges. Mobility programs will ensure effective equal opportunities between men and women and include specific measures to remove obstacles to the mobility of female researchers.
Amendment 794 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point a
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies shall provide dedicated support for research, development and demonstration on ICT, nanotechnology, advanced materials, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and processing and space. Proper consideration of user needs and gender dimensions shall be take into account in all these fields. Emphasis will be placed on interactions and convergence across and between the different technologies.
Amendment 853 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 16
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 16
Social sciences and humanities shall be an integral part of the activities to address all the challenges. In addition, the underpinning development of these disciplines shall be supported under the specific objective ‘'Inclusive, innovative and secure societies’'. Likewise, a focus on gender and gender equality will be integrated in all challenges. Support will also focus on providing a strong evidence base for policy making at international, Union, national and regional levels. Given the global nature of many of the challenges, strategic cooperation with third countries shall be an integral part of each challenge. In addition, cross-cutting support for international cooperation shall be provided under the specific objective ‘'Inclusive, innovative and secure societies’'.
Amendment 1266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective is to improve the lifelong health and wellbeing of all and to eradicate inequalities in health and wellbeing determined by socio-economic status and gender.
Amendment 1269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
The response depends on excellence in research to improve our fundamental understanding of the determinants of health, disease, disability, development and ageing (including of life expectancy), and on the seamless and widespread translation of the resulting and existing knowledge into innovative, scalable and effective products, strategies, interventions and services. Furthermore, the pertinence of these challenges across Europe and in many cases, globally, demands a response characterised by long term and coordinated support for co- operation between excellent, multidisciplinary and multi-sector teams. It is also necessary to address the challenge from the perspective of the social and economic sciences and humanities.
Amendment 1322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 1
Effective health promotion, supported by a robust evidence base, prevents disease, improves wellbeing and is cost effective. Health promotion and disease prevention also depend on an understanding of the determinants of health including socio- economic status and gender, on effective preventive tools, such as vaccines, on effective health and disease surveillance and preparedness, and on effective screening programmes.
Amendment 1327 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 5
Specific activities shall include: understanding the determinants of health (including factors related to socio- economic status, gender, environmental and climate related factors), improving health promotion and disease prevention; understanding disease and improving diagnosis; developing effective screening programmes and improving the assessment of disease susceptibility; improving surveillance and preparedness; developing better preventive vaccines; using in-silico medicine for improving disease management and prediction; treating disease; transferring knowledge to clinical practice and scalable innovation actions; better use of health data; active ageing, independent and assisted living; individual empowerment for self-management of health; promotion of integrated care; improving scientific tools and methods to support policy making and regulatory needs; and optimising the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems and reducing socio- economic and gender inequalities by evidence based decision making and dissemination of best practice, and innovative technologies and approaches.
Amendment 1363 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – introductory part
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – introductory part
2. Food security, sustainable agriculture, forestry, marine and maritime research and the bio- economy
Amendment 1364 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective is to secure sufficient suppliesstainably produced of safe and high quality food and other bio-based products, by developing productive, sustainable and resource- efficient primary production systems, fostering related ecosystem services and the recovery of biological diversity, along side competitive and low carbon supply chains. This will accelerate the transition to a sustainable European bio-economy.
Amendment 1381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 5
In essence, a transition is needed towards an optimal and renewable use of biological resources and towards sustainable primary production and processing systems that can produce more food, fibre and other bio- based products with minimised inputs, environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions, enhanced ecosystem services, zero-waste and adequate societal value. A critical effort of interconnected research and innovation is a key element for this to happen, in Europe and beyond.
Amendment 1384 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
A fully functional European bio-economy – encompassing the sustainable production of renewable resources from land and aquatic environments and their conversion into food, fibre, bio-based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goodsessential ecosystem services that are currently not accounted for - will generate high European added value. Managed in a sustainable manner, it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole. It can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural and coastal development. The food security, sustainable agriculture, forestry and overall bio- economy – related challenges are of a European and global nature. Actions at Union level are essential to bring together clusters to achieve the necessary breadth and critical mass to complement efforts made by a single or groups of Member States. A multi-actor approach will ensure the necessary cross-fertilising interactions between researcher, businesses, farmers/producers, advisors and end-users. The Union level is also necessary to ensure coherence in addressing this challenge across sectors and with strong links to relevant Union policies. Coordination of research and innovation at Union level will stimulate and help to accelerate the required changes across the Union.
Amendment 1395 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a – introductory part
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a – introductory part
(a) Sustainable agriculture and forestry
Amendment 1396 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Amendment 1408 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a a (new)
(a a) Sustainable Forestry The aim is to sustainably produce sufficient biomass from forests, with due consideration to economical, ecological and social aspects of forestry. This will safeguard the natural resource and secure ecosystem services, including adaptation and mitigation to climate change. Activities will focus on further development of sustainable forestry systems being high productive, resource- efficient and instrumental to the strengthening of the forest stands' resilience and biodiversity protection meeting the new demands for biomass from forests.
Amendment 1436 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 a (new)
2.3 a The aim is to supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw-materials, while safeguarding natural resources and enhancing ecosystems services, including coping with and mitigating climate change while at the same time developing of services, concepts and policies for thriving rural livelihoods including livelihoods for indigenous peoples in the arctic.
Amendment 1616 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 5
The sustainable supply and resource efficient management of raw materials, including their exploration, extraction, processing, re-use, recycling and substitution, is essential for the functioning of modern societies and their economies. European sectors, such as construction, chemicals, automotive, aerospace, machinery and equipment, which provide a total added value of some EUR 1.3 trillion and employment for approximately 30 million people, heavily depend on access to raw materials. However, the supply of raw materials to the Union is coming under increasing pressure. Furthermore, the Union is highly dependent on imports of strategically important raw materials, which are being affected at an alarming rate by market distortions. Moreover, tThe Union still has valuable mineral deposits, whose exploration and extraction is limited by a lack of adequate technologies and hampered by increased global competitiontransport infrastructure. Given the importance of raw materials for European competitiveness, the economy and for their application in innovative products, the sustainable supply and resource efficient management of raw materials is a vital priority for the Union. Access to European raw materials sources, often located in geographically remote areas, continues to be a challenge for industries dependent on a secure supply of such raw materials. Furthermore, the Union is highly dependent on imports of strategically important raw materials, which are being affected at an alarming rate by market distortions.
Amendment 1648 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point c – paragraph 1
The aim is to improve the knowledge base on raw materials and develop innovative solutions for the cost-effective and environmentally friendly exploration, extraction, processing, recycling and recovery of raw materials and for their substitution by economically attractive alternatives with a lower environmental impact. Activities shall focus on: improving the knowledge base on the availability of raw materials; promoting the sustainable supply and use of raw materials; finding alternatives for critical raw materials; and improving societal awareness and skills on raw materials; establishing and stimulating regional and national raw material clusters; and to address logistical challenges in connecting industries with raw materials sources.
Amendment 1671 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – paragraph 5
Third, many forms of insecurity, whether crime, violence, terrorism, cyber attacks, privacy abuses and other forms of social and economic disorders increasingly affect citizens. According to estimates, there is likely to be up to 75 million direct victims of crime every year in Europe39 . The direct cost of crime, terrorism, illegal activities, violence and disasters in Europe has been estimated at at least EUR 650 billion (about 5 % of the Union's GDP) in 2010. A vivid example of the consequences of terrorism is the attack against the Twin Towers in Manhattan on 11 September 2001. Thousands of lives were lost and it is estimated that this event caused losses in US productivity amounting to US$ 35 billion, US$ 47 billion in total output and a rise in unemployment by almost 1 % in the following quarter. Citizens, firms and institutions are increasingly involved in digital interactions and transactions in social, financial and commercial areas of life but the development of Internet has also led to cyber crime worth billion of Euros each year and breaches of privacy affecting individual or associations across the continent. The development of insecurity in everyday life and because of unexpected situations is likely to affect the citizens' trust not only in institutions but also in each other.
Amendment 1691 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 1
The aim is to enhance solidarity as well as social, economic and political inclusion and positive inter-cultural dynamics in Europe and with international partners, through cutting-edge science and interdisciplinarity, technological advances and organisational innovations. Humanities research can play an important role here. Research shall support policymakers in designing policies that combat poverty and prevent the development of various forms of divisions, discriminations and inequalities in European societies, such as gender inequalities or digital or innovation divides, and with other world regions. It shall in particular feed into the implementation and the adaptation of the Europe 2020 strategy and the broad external action of the Union. Specific measures shall be taken to unlock excellence in less developed regions, thereby widening participation in Horizon 2020. Special efforts should be made in research into the effects of child poverty and exclusions of youth from the labour market.
Amendment 1748 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) increase Europe's resilience to crises and disasters; and minimize security problems connected with environmental and climate factors, including handling of scarce resources, e.g. in the Arctic region.
Amendment 1807 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table
Annex II – Breakdown of the budget – table
I Excellent science, of which: 27818 30,9% 1. The European Research Council 15008 15,2% 2. Future and Emerging Technologies 3505 1 The budget for ITER should be no less than EUR 2.7 billion. 3,5% 3. Marie Curie actions on skills, training and career development 65038,9% 4. European research infrastructures (including eInfrastructures) 28023,3% II Industrial leadership, of which: 20280 15580 of which 500 for3,3% 1. Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies* EIT16,5% 2. Access to risk finance** 4000,0% 3. Innovation in SMEs 700 2,8% III Societal challenges, of which: 35888 40,6% 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing; 9077 of which 292 for EIT 10,2% 2. Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research and the 4694 of which 150 for EIT 3,9% bio- economy; 3. Secure, clean and efficient energy 6537 of which 210 for EIT 7,1% 4. Smart, green and integrated transport 7690 of which 247 for EIT 9,5% 5. Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials 3573 of which 115 for EIT 6,0% 6. Inclusive, innovative and secure societies 4317 of which 138 for EIT 3,9% European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 1542 + 1652*** 3,1% Non-nuclear direct actions of the Joint Research Centre 2212 ,1% TOTAL 87740 100%