18 Amendments of Jens ROHDE related to 2009/0169(COD)
Amendment 5 #
Proposal for a decision
Title
Title
DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on participation by the Community in a Joint Baltic Sea Research and Development programme (BONUS-169) undertaken by several Member States
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Science canmust contribute to addressing these challenges and finding solutions to the urgent environmental problems in the Baltic Sea. However, the gravity of the present situation calls for a qualitative and quantitative stepping up of current research in the Baltic region through the development and implementation of a fully-integrated approach whereby the relevant research programmes of all the bordering States can be streamlined and focused in order to address the complex and urgent issues in a coordinated, efficient and effective manner.
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) By and large, BONUS ERA-NET and ERA-NET PLUS have worked well and it is thus important to ensure the continuity of the research efforts in order to address the pressing environmental challenges.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) At the end of the strategic phase, the Commission, assisted by independent experts, should evaluate the maturassess the quality andof the readiness of the initiative to enter the implementation phasestrategic phase and, if appropriate, suggest improvements. The transition to the implementation phase should be seamless and without unnecessary delays.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to efficiently implement BONUS-169, during the implementation phase, financial support should be granted to participants in BONUS-169 projects selected at the central level under the responsibility of the BONUS EEIG following calls for proposals. The grant of such financial support to participants in BONUS and its payment should be transparent and unbureaucratic.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) It is essential that the research activities carried out under BONUS-169 conform to basic ethical principles, including those reflected in Article 6 of the Treaty on the European Union and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union accordance with the general principles laid down in the Seventh Framework Programme, and follow the principles of gender mainstreaming and, gender equality and sustainable development.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 - paragraph 3 - introductory part
Article 2 - paragraph 3 - introductory part
3. The strategic phase of the Programme shall last up to twoone years. It shall prepare the implementation phase. During the strategic phase, BONUS EEIG shall carry out the following tasks:
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 - paragraph 4
Article 2 - paragraph 4
4. The implementation phase shall last for a minimum of five years. During the implementation phase at least threthe calls for proposals shall be published with a view to funding projects which address the objectives of the BONUS-169. These calls shall be targeted at multi-partner and trans- national projects, and include research, technological development, training and dissemination activities. Projects shall be selected according to the principles of equal treatment, transparency, independent evaluation, co-financing, no-profit, financing not cumulated with other Community sources, as well as the principle of non-retroactivity.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - introductory part
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - introductory part
3. The Community financial contribution for the implementation phase shall be provided underission shall before the end of the strategic phase assess the following conditions:
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - point a
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - point a
(a) a positive evaluationthe outcomes of the strategic phase cardescribed out by the Commission with the assistance of independent experts; this evaluation shall coverin Article 2(3), as well as the progress made towards the achievement of objectives and deliverables set out in Article 2(3) and Annex Innex I, section 2;
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - point (e)
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - point (e)
(e) a commitment by each participating State to contribute its share of the financing to BONUS-169 and the effective payment of cash and the effective provision of in kind infrastructure contribution when this is requested; these commitments shall be included in a financing plan agreed by the competent national authorities in order to contribute to the joint execution of the BONUS-169 implementation phasetheir financial contribution, in particular the funding of participants in the BONUS projects selected following the calls for proposals;
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I - section 1 - point g
Annex I - section 1 - point g
(g) launch at least three cross-thematic, strategically focused and multi-partner joint calls for proposals
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I - section 2.2 - subparagraph 1
Annex I - section 2.2 - subparagraph 1
The BONUS EEIG shall send to the Commission the deliverables set out in the following paragraphs no later than 18nine months from the start of the strategic phase.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I - section 2.2.3 - point h
Annex I - section 2.2.3 - point h
(h) developing a financing structure of funding BONUS-169 project based on a pool of funds consisting of cash contributions of the Participating States and of the Communitys;
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I - section 3
Annex I - section 3
3. Provided that the results of the evaluation and the ex-ante audit of BONUS EEIG are positive, tThe Commission and the BONUS EEIG shall conclude the Implementation Agreement as described in Article 3(3)(a).
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I - section 3.1
Annex I - section 3.1
During the implementation phase, at least three joint calls for proposals shall be published and implemented in view of funding strategically targeted BONUS-169 projects addressing the objectives of the initiative. The topics shall originate from the BONUS-169 Strategic Research Agenda, respect as much as possible the established roadmap and cover research, technological development, and training and/or dissemination activities.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I - section 3.4 - subparagraph 2
Annex I - section 3.4 - subparagraph 2
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II - section 1
Annex II - section 1
1. The BONUS shall be managed by BONUS EEIG through its Secretariat. BONUS EEIG shalls established the following structures for the purposes of BONUS: Steering Committee, Secretariat, Advisory Board, Forum of Sector Research, and the Forum of Project Coordinators.