Activities of Marije CORNELISSEN related to 2011/0404(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Common rules and procedures for the implementation of the Union's instruments for external action - Instrument for stability - Financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide - Partnership instrument for cooperation with third countries - Establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation - European neighbourhood instrument - Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (debate)
Amendments (31)
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The strategy papers shall specify the appropriate mix of policy areas as referred to in Article 3 which will receive financial assistance under this Regulation to reflect needs and priorities in accordance with the objectives referred to in Article 2, with the IPA Common Strategic Framework referred to in Article 5, and with the national strategies, as appropriate. The Strategy Papers should include feasible country-specific targets for each of the EU2020 goals for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 – footnote
Recital 6 – footnote
(6) The European Council has granted the status of candidate country to Iceland, Montenegro, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey. It has confirmed the European perspective for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia as well as Kosovo1, which are considered potential candidates. _____________ 1 Under UNSCR No 1244/1999 Without prejudice to positions on status and in line with UNSCR No 1244/1999 and the Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Financial assistance under this Regulation should be granted to both candidate countries and potential candidates (the ‘beneficiary countries’) listed in the Annex to this Regulation, irrespective of their status. In addition to these countries, financial assistance under this Regulation could also be granted to the Cypriot community, living in the part of Cyprus where the Union acquis is suspended, with the aim of facilitating a comprehensive settlement for the reunification of Cyprus.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Commission and the Member States should ensure the compliance, coherence, and complementarity of their assistance, in particular through regular consultation with civil society organisations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)
Recital 21 b (new)
(21b) Equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective should be promoted during the various stages of the application of the IPA, including the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation thereof.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new)
(ivb). the strengthening of the capacities of social partners to develop social dialogue;
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv c (new)
(ivc). the promotion of inclusive and integrated education by paying special emphasis on preventing ethnic-based separation in schools, narrowing the gender gap, providing early childhood education and preventing early school leaving, thus aiming at reducing ethnic, social and regional disparities;
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
(v). the development and support of civil society and of social dialogue as well as of socio-economic partnership and the setting-up of appropriate consultative mechanisms to structure the dialogue with authorities on a regular basis;
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v a (new)
(va). the promotion of the principle of sustainable development and environmental protection, in particular through climate mitigation and adaptation measures;
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory wording
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory wording
(b) Support for economic, social and territorial development, with a view to a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in line with the Europe 2020 strategy, inter alia through:
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) fostering employment and developing human capital, including the increase of the number of women in the labour force;
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v
(v) development of physical capital, the development and improvement of connections with Union and regional networks and the creation and development of sustainable infrastructure.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v c (new)
(vc) the strengthening of research, technological development and innovation capacity.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) Enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion by strengthening the capacities of community-based initiatives and engaging local and regional beneficiaries, as well as by supporting adequate sectoral and enterprise structures, SMEs at those levels and investment in rural areas.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory wording
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory wording
Progress towards achievement of the specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall be assessed through result-oriented indicators that cover inter alia:
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
– Progress in the implementation of international conventions and contribution to the achievement of the EU policy objectives especially on climate change mitigation;
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the transition process towards Union membership and capacity building including of civil society;
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) employment, social policies, education and human resources development;
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) peace-building and conflict prevention;
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) research, technology development and innovation.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, the Member States and the European Investment Bank shall ensure coherence between assistance provided under this Regulation and other assistance provided by the Union, the Member States and the European Investment Bank and other international donors.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. When preparing, implementing and monitoring assistance under this Regulation, the Commission shall in principle act in partnership with the beneficiary countries. The partnership shall involve, as appropriate, through an institutionalised mechanism and by strengthening relevant capacities the following partners: (i) competent natregional, regional and locallocal, urban and other public authorities,; (ii) economic and social partners, civil society and; (iii) bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non- governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting equality and non-discrimination; (iv) non-state actors.
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The partners shall participate in the monitoring committees for programmes.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. The involvement of partners shall be ensured in accordance with the European code of conduct on partnership.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall establish a Common Strategic Framework for the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance. The IPA Common Strategic Framework shall translate the political priorities of the enlargement policy and the Europe 2020 strategy into key actions which can receive assistance under this Regulation.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The strategy papers shall specify the appropriate mix of policy areas as referred to in Article 3 which will receive financial assistance under this Regulation to reflect needs and priorities in accordance with the objectives referred to in Article 2, with the IPA Common Strategic Framework referred to in Article 5, and with the national strategies, as appropriate. The strategy paper shall include feasible country-specific aims for each of the Europe 2020 goals for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to the provisions on suspension of aid in partnership and cooperation agreements with partner countries and regions, where a beneficiary country fails to respect the principles of democracy, the rule of law, human rights, minority rights and fundamental freedoms, or the commitments contained in the relevant agreements concluded with the Union, or where progress towards fulfilment of the accession criteria is insufficient, the Union shall invite the beneficiary country to hold consultations with a view to finding a solution acceptable to both parties, except in cases of special urgency. Where consultations with the beneficiary country do not lead to a solution acceptable to both parties, or if consultations are refused or in cases of special urgency, the Council may take appropriate measures in accordance with Article 215(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which may include full or partial suspension of Union assistance. The European Parliament shall be fully and immediately informed of any decisions taken in this respect. In such cases, Union assistance shall primarily be used to support civil society organisations and non-state actors for measures aimed at promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms and supporting democratisation and dialogue processes in partner countries.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The financial reference amount for the implementation of this Regulation for the period from 2014 to 2020 shall be EUR 14 110 100 000 (current prices). Up to 3% of the financial reference amount shall be allocated to cross-border cooperation programmes between beneficiary countries and EU Member States and at least 1,5% of the financial reference amount shall be reserved for civil society organisations including the Civil Society Facility.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Within the Civil Society Facility, possibilities for small grants shall be created where necessary, for instance through subcontracting.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 8 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 8 a (new)
– The Cypriot community living in the part of Cyprus where the Union's acquis is suspended
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 4 – footnote
Annex 1 – point 4 – footnote
– Kosovo* _____________ *Under Without prejudice to positions on status and in line with UNSCR No 1244/1999 and the Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.