Activities of Jutta STEINRUCK related to 2011/0404(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Assistance under this Regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the Union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the Commission, which includes the Progress Reports and the Enlargement Strategy, in the Stabilisation and Association agreements and in the European or Accession Partnerships. Assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality and non- discrimination and implement the European framework for social and territorial cohesion. It should also enhance their economic and social development, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda in line with the Europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the Copenhagen criteria. The coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre-accession strategy should be strengthened.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Candidate countries and potential candidates need to be better prepared to withstand global challenges, such as sustainable development and climate change, and align with the Union's efforts to address these issues. Investment in human resources to provide new skills and competences shall be made. Union assistance under this Regulation should also contribute to the goal of raising the climate-related proportion of the Union budget to at least 20 %.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure coherence between the accession process and the financial and technical assistance provided under this Regulation and achieve the objectives of the accession agenda, a common strategic framework for using the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance should be established by the Commission. The Commission could seek support in this exercise by its EU agencies and other relevant institutions. This framework should define, inter alia, the list of key actions which may be supported under this Regulation and the criteria for the allocation of funds. The common strategic framework should constitute the reference framework for the country and multi- country strategy papers.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The objectives of the assistance should be defined in indicative country and multi–country strategy papers established by the Commission for the duration of the Union's Multi-annual Financial Framework in partnership with the beneficiary countries, based on their specific needs and enlargement agenda. The strategy papers should identify the policy areas for assistance and, without prejudice to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority, lay down the indicative allocations of funds per policy area, broken down per year, including an estimate of climate related expenditure. Sufficient flexibility should be built in to cater for emerging needs and to give incentives to improve performance and to enhance domestic and international investment for quality job creation and democracy enhancement. The strategy papers should ensure coherence and consistency with the efforts of beneficiary countries as reflected in their national budgets and should take into account the support provided by other donors. In order to take into account internal and external developments, the multiannual indicative strategy papers should be revised as appropriate.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
(v). the development of civil society and social dialogue; between employers' organizations and trade unions
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) economic reforms necessary to cope with competitive pressure and market forces within the Union, while pursuing economic, social and environmental goals and fostering job creation with particular reference to SMEs;
Amendment 61 #
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 through effective policies, foresight based and informed by labour market analysis, related to mobility schemes to be considered;
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv). social and economic inclusion, in particular of minorities and vulnerable groups including the European platform against poverty and social exclusion and other relevant fora;
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
– Progress in the areas of democracy, the rule of law, the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the justice system and the level of administrative capacity and the quality of civil dialogue and social dialogue between employers' organizations and trade unions;
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
– Progress in socio-economic reforms; the soundness and effectiveness of social and economic development strategies, progress towards smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and the creation of quality education, training and employment, including through public investments supported by IPA;
Amendment 78 #
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 isand transparency are 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.
Amendment 80 #
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 1,5% of the financial reference shall be reserved for civil society and social partner organizations.