202 Amendments of Cornelia ERNST related to 2011/0276(COD)
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to achieve the targets and objectives of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the CSF Funds should focus their support on a limited number of common thematic objectives. The precise scope of each of the CSF Funds should be set out in Funds- specific rules and may be limited to only some of the thematic objectives defined in this Regulation.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Commission should propose a Common Strategic Framework, to be adopted by delegated act a Common Strategic Frameworkthe European Parliament and the Council according to the ordinary legislative procedure, which translates the objectives of the Union into key actions for the CSF Funds, in order to provide clearer strategic direction to the programming process at the level of Member States and regions. The Common Strategic Framework should facilitate sectoral and territorial coordination of Union intervention under the CSF Funds and with other relevant Union policies and instruments.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Common Strategic Framework should therefore establish the key areas of support, territorial challenges to be addressed, policy objectives, priority areas for cooperation activities, coordination mechanisms and mechanisms for coherence and consistency with the economic policiesobjective of Member States and the Union to achieve socially and environmentally sustainable development.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) On the basis of the Common Strategic Framework adopted by the Commission, each Member State should prepare, in cooperation with its partners and in dialogue with the Commission, a Partnership Contract. The Partnership Contract should translate the elements set out in the Common Strategic Framework into the national context and set out firm commitments to the achievement of Union objectives through the programming of the CSF Funds.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Member States should concentrate support to ensure a significant contribution to the achievement of Union objectives in line with their specific national and regional development needs. Ex ante conditionalities should be defined toMember States should ensure that the necessary framework conditions for the effective use of Union support are in place. The fulfilment of those ex ante conditionalities should, to be assessed by the Commission in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes. In cases where there is a failure to fulfil an ex ante conditionality, the Commission should have the power to suspend payments to the programme.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) A performance framework should be defined for each programme with a view to monitoring progress towards the objectives and targets set for each programme over the course of the programming period. The Commission should undertake a performance review in cooperation with the Member States in 2017 and 2019. A performance reserve should be foreseen and allocated in 2019 where milestones set in the performance framework have been attained. Due to their diversity and multi-country character, there should be no performance reserve for ‘European Territorial Cooperation’ programmes. In cases where the shortfall in the achievement of milestones or targets is significant, the Commission should be able to suspend payments to the programme or, at the end of the programming period, apply financial corrections, in order to ensure that the Union budget is not used in a wasteful or inefficient way.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure focus on the achievement of the headline targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, common elements should be defined for all programmes. In order to ensure the consistency of programming arrangements for the CSF Funds, the procedures for adoption and amendment of programmes should be aligned. Programming should ensure consistency with the Common Strategic Framework and Partnership Contract, coordination of the CSF Funds between themselves and with the other existing financial instruments and the European Investment Bank.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Ex post evaluations should be carried out in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the CSF Funds and their impact on the overall goals of the CSF Funds and their contribution to achieving the headline targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, in particular concerning the reduction of poverty and social exclusion.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) It is necessary to fix the limits of those resources for the ‘Investment for growth and jobs’ goal and to adopt objective criteria for their allocation to regions and Member States. In order to encourage the necessary acceleration of development of infrastructure in transport and energy as well as information and communication technologies across the Union, a Connecting Europe Facility should be created. The allocation of the annual appropriations from the Funds and the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund to the Connecting Europe Facility to a Member State should be limited to a ceiling that would be fixed taking into account the capacity of that particular Member State to absorb these appropriations. In addition, in line with the headline target on poverty reduction, it is necessary to reorient the scheme for food support for the most deprived persons to promote social inclusion and the harmonious development of the Union. A mechanism is envisaged which transfers resources to this instrument and ensures that these will be constituted from ESF allocations through an implicit corresponding decrease of the minimum percentage of the Structural Funds to be allocated to the ESF in each country.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) In order to ensure a genuine economic impact, support from the Funds should not replace public expenditure or equivalent structural expenditure by Member States under the terms of this Regulation. In addition, so that the support from the Funds takes into account a broader economic context, the level of public expenditure should be determined with reference to the general macroeconomic conditions in which the financing takes place based on the indicators provided in the Stability and Convergence Programmes submitted annually by Member States in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1466/1997 of 7 July 1997 on the strengthening of the surveillance of budgetary positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies. Verification by the Commission of the principle of additionality should concentrate on the Member States in which less developed and transition regions cover at least 15% of the population because of the scale of the financial resources allocated to them.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2
(2) ‘Common Strategic Framework’' means the document translating the objectives andheadline targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth into key actions for the CSF Funds, establishing for each thematic objectiveadline target the key actions to be supported by each CSF Fund and the mechanisms for ensuring the coherence and consistency of the programming of the CSF Funds with the economic and employment policiesobjective of the Member States and of the Union to achieve socially and environmentally sustainable development;
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4
(4) ‘programming’' means the process of organisation, decision-making and allocation of financial resources in several stages intended to implemen, also with a view to support, on a multi- annual basis, the joint action by the Union and the Member States to achieve the headline targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 16
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 16
(16) ‘'local development strategy’' means a coherent set of operations to meet local objectives and needs, which contributes to meeting the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and which is implemented in partnership at the appropriate levelis implemented in partnership at the appropriate level, also with a view to meeting the headline targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18
(18) ‘'Partnership Contract’' means the document prepared by the Member State with the involvement of partners in line with the multi-level governance approach, which sets out the Member State's strategy, priorities and arrangements for using the CSF Funds in an effective and efficient way to pursue the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and which is approved by the Commission following assessment and dialogue with the Member State;
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The CSF Funds shall provide support for socially and environmentally sustainable development, through multi-annual programmes, which complements national, regional and local intervention, to deliveralso with a view to achieving the headline targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, taking account of the Integrated Guidelines, the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with the multi-level governance approach, the partners shall be involved by Member States in the preparation of Partnership Contracts and progress reports and in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes in a timely and consistent manner. The partners shall participate in the monitoring committees for programmes.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 7 – title
Part 2 – article 7 – title
Promotion of equality between women and women and non-discrimination
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 1
The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that equality between women and women and the integration of the gender equality perspective is promoted and ensured in the preparation and, implementation of programmes, monitoring and evaluation of programmes in a timely and consistent manner.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In line with the conclusions of the European Council of 17 June 2010, whereby the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth was adopted, the Union and Member States should implement the delivery of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, while promoting harmonious development of the Union and reducing regional disparities.Cohesion policy plays a predominant role for the accomplishment of the EU 2020 objectives and a sound autonomous cohesion policy is a prerequisite for a successful implementation of this strategy;
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) strengthening research, technological development and innovation for environmentally and socially sustainable development;
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The outermost regions should benefit from specific, effective measures ands well as additional funding to offset the handicaps resulting from the factors referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) protecting the environment and promotingbiodiversity and promoting energy and resource efficiency;
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Under Article 317 of the Treaty, and in the context of shared management, the conditions allowing the Commission to exercise its responsibilities for implementation of the general budget of the European Union should be specified and the responsibilities of cooperation by the Member States and by the elected regional and local authorities clarified. Those conditions should enable the Commission to obtain assurance that Member States and the elected regional and local authorities are using the CSF Funds in a legal and regular manner and in accordance with the principle of sound financial management within the meaning of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (hereinafter referred to as the 'Financial Regulation')1. Member States, the elected regional and local authorities, and the bodies designated by them for that purpose should be responsible for implementing programmes at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Member State. These provisions also ensure that attention is drawn to the need to ensure complementarity and consistency of Union intervention, the proportionality of administrative arrangements and a reduction of the administrative burden of beneficiaries of the CSF Funds.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) promoting employment and supporting labour mobilityhigh quality employment, good and decent work;
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) For the Partnership Contract and each programme respectively, a Member State should organise by way of concluding a partnership agreement with the competent regional and local authorities and economic and social partners. Member States shall also cooperate, in accordance with its institutional, legal and financial framework, a partnership with the representatives of competent regional, local, urban and other public authorities, economic and social partners, and bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non-governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting equality and non-discrimination. The purpose of such a partnership is to respect the principle of multi-level governance, ensure the ownership of planned interventions by stakeholders and build on the experience and know-how of relevant actors. The Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts providing for a code of conduct in order to ensure that partners are involved in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Partnership Contracts and programmes in a consistent manner.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 10
Part 2 – article 10
In order to promote the harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of the Union, a Common Strategic Framework shall translate the objectives andheadline targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth into key actions for the CSF Funds.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) for each thematic objectiveheadline target of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and taking into account the thematic objectives laid down in Article 9, the key actions to be supported by each CSF Fund;
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 142present a proposal on the Common Strategic Framework within 31 months of the adoption of this Regulation, to be adopted by the European Parliament and the Council according to the ordinary legislative procedure.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The objectives of the CSF Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of respecting, protecting and improving the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems in particular as set out in Article 11 and 19 of the Treaty, also taking into account the polluter pays principle. The Member States should provide information on the support for climate change objectives in line with the ambition to devote at least 20 % of the Union budget to this end, using a methodology adopted by the Commission by implementing act.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) an analysis of disparities and development needs with reference to the thematic objectives and key actions defined in the Common Strategic Framework and the targets set in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty;
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) a summary analysis of the ex ante evaluations of the programmes justifying the selection of the thematic objectives and, the indicative allocations of the CSF Funds and a summary of the main results expected for each of the CSF Funds;
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Commission should adopt by delegated actIn order to achieve the objectives defined in Article 174 of the Treaty, the Commission should propose in an annex to this Regulation a Common Strategic Framework which translates the objectives of the Union into order to coordinate investment priorities and to strikey actions for the CSF Funds, in order balance between the Funds’ specific thematic objectives from the regulation establishing common provisions defined in this Regulation. The objective of the common strategic framework is to provide clearer strategic direction to the programming process at the level of Member States and regions. The Common Strategic Framework should facilitate sectoral and territorial coordination of Union intervention under the CSF Funds and with other relevant Union policies and instruments.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an integrated approach to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion, with special regard to marginalised communities, where appropriate, including the indicative financial allocation for the relevant CSF Funds. The integrated approach shall demonstrate how the CSF Funds will contribute to the delivery of integrated national antipoverty strategies which promote the inclusion of all groups facing or at risk of poverty and social exclusion, underpinned and detailed by National Social Reports;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) On the basis of the Common Strategic Framework adopted by the Commission, each Member State, in consultation with its elected regional and local authorities, should prepare, in cooperation with its partners and in dialogue with the Commission, a Partnership Contract. The Partnership Contract should translate the elements set out in the Common Strategic Framework into the national context and set out firm commitments to the achievement of Union objectives defined in Article 174 of the Treaty and making it possible to build a fair and balanced social market economy within the European Union through the programming of the CSF Funds.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Member States should concentrate support to ensure a significant contribution to the achievement of Union objectives in line with their specific national and regional development needs. Ex ante conditionalities should be defined to ensure that the necessary framework conditions for the effective use of Union support are in place. The fulfilment of thoseAn ex ante conditionalitiesy should be assessed by the Commission in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes. In cases wherepplied only where it has a direct link to and impact on the effective implementation of CSF Funds, and its scope does not go beyond the regulatory framework applicable in the relevant Union policy areas. The Commission should assess there is a failure to fulfil an ex ante conditionality, the Commission should have the power to suspend payments to thenformation provided by Member States on the fulfilment of ex ante conditionalities in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1
Where appropriate, Member States shall concentrate support, in accordance with the Fund-specific rules, on actions bringing the greatest added value in relation to the achievement of the headline targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing the challenges identified in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, and taking into account national, regional and regionlocal needs.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 18
Part 2 – article 18
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Establishing a closer link between cohesion policy and the economic and social governance of the Union will ensure thatmay improve the effectiveness of expenditure under the CSF Funds isby underpinned by sound economic policies ing it with the implementation of intelligent, inclusive and sustainable economic and social policies. It is importandt that the CSF Funds can, if necessary, be redirected to addressing the economic problems a country is facing. This process has to be gradual, starting with amendments to the Partnership Contract and to the programmes in support of Council recommendations to address macroeconomic imbalances and social and economic difficulties. Where, despite the enhanced use of CSF Funds, a Member State fails to take effective action in the context of the economic governance process, the Commission should have the right to suspend all or part of the payments and commitments. Decisions on suspensions should be proportionate and effective, taking into account the impact of the individual programmes for addressing the economic and social situation in the relevant Member State and previous amendments to the Partnership Contract. When deciding on suspensions, the Commission should also respect equality of treatment between Member States, taking into account in particular the impact of the suspension on the economy of the Member State concerned. The suspensions should be lifted and funds be made available again to the Member State concerned as soon as the Member State takes the necessary action.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 20
Part 2 – article 20
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure focus on the achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion and the achievement of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, common elements should be defined for all programmes. In order to ensure the consistency of programming arrangements for the CSF Funds, the procedures for adoption and amendment of programmes should be aligned. Programming should ensure consistency with the Common Strategic Framework and Partnership Contract, coordination of the CSF Funds between themselves and with the other existing financial instruments and the European Investment Bank.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – chapter 4 – title
Part 2 – chapter 4 – title
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 21
Part 2 – article 21
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Financial instruments are increasingly important due to their leverage effect on CSF Funds, their capacity to combine different forms of public and private resources to support public policy objectives, and because revolving forms of finance make such support more sustainable over the longer term. The provision of grants must always be retained as an option and it must be the responsibility of those involved on the ground to use the funding mix best suited to regional needs;
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Alignment of the monitoring and reporting arrangements of the CSF Funds is necessary to simplify management arrangements at all levels. It is important to ensure proportionate reporting requirements but also the availability of comprehensive information on progress made at key review points. Therefore it is necessary that reporting requirements reflect information needs in given years and are aligned with the timing of the performance reviews.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) It is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of assistance from the CSF Funds in order to improve the quality of implementation and design of programmes, and to determine the impact of programmes in relation to the targets for the Union strategy for smart sustainable and inclusive growthobjectives defined in Article 174 of the Treaty and in relation to GDP and unemployment, where relevant. The responsibilities of Member States and the Commission in this regard should be specified.
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) In accordance with the principles of shared management, Member States should have, jointly with the elected regional and local authorities, the primary responsibility, through their management and control systems, for the implementation and control of the operations in programmes. In order to strengthen the effectiveness of the control over the selection and implementation of operations and the functioning of the management and control system, the functions of the managing authority should be specified.
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) In order to ensure that expenditure co- financed by the Union budget in any given financial year is used in accordance with the applicable rules, an appropriate framework should be created for the annual clearance of accounts. Under this framework, the accredited bodies should submit to the Commission, in respect of each programme, a management declaration of assurance accompanied by the certified annual accounts, a summary report of controls and an independent audit opinion and control report.
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) Additional general provisions are necessary in relation to the specific functioning of the Funds. In particular, in order to increase their added value, and to enhance their contribution to the economic, social and territorial cohesion and to the priorities of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the functioning of these Funds should be simplified and concentrated on the goals of ‘'Investment for growth and jobs’' and ‘'European territorial cooperation’'.
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) In order to promote the Treaty objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion, the ‘'Investment for growth and jobs’' goal should support all regions. To provide balanced and gradual support and reflect the level of economic and social development, resources under that goal should be allocated from the ERDF and the ESF among the less developed regions, the transition regions and the more developed regions according to their gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in relation to the EU average. In order to ensure the long-term sustainability of investment from the Structural Funds, regions whose GDP per capita for the 2007-2013 period was less thanich were eligible for funding under Convergence objective according to Article 5 (1) Council regulation (EC)No 1083/2006 and whose GDP per capita is above 75% of the GDP average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita has grown to more than 75% of the EU-27 average 27, and regions which were eligible for funding under Transitional support according to Article 8 (1) Council regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 should receive at least two thirds of their 2007- 2013 allocation. Member States whose per capita gross national income (GNI) is less than 90 % of that of the Union average should benefit under the ‘'Investment for growth and jobs’' goal from the CF.
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) As regards the Funds and with a view to ensuring an appropriate allocation to each category of regions, resources should not be transferred between less developed, transition and more developed regions except in duly justified circumstances linked to the delivery of one or more thematic objectives and for no more than 25 % of the total appropriation for that category of region.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) progress towards achievement of the headline targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, in particular in respect of the milestones set out for each programme in the performance framework and the support used for climate change objectives;
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67
Recital 67
(67) To ensure the availability of essential and up to date information on programme implementation, it is necessary that Member States provide the Commission with the key data on a regular basis. In order to avoid an additional burden on Member States, this should be limited to data collected continuously, and the transmission should be performed by way of electronic data exchange. Insofar as these transfers include personal data, the provisions of Directive 95/46/EC and of Regulation (EC) 45/2001 should apply.
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70
Recital 70
(70) It is important to bring the achievements of the Union's Funds to the attention of the general public. Citizens have the right to know how the Union's financial resources are invested. The responsibility to ensure that the appropriate information is communicated to the public should lie with both the managing authorities and the beneficiaries. To ensure more efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the Commission, the resources allocated to communication actions under this Regulation shall also contribute to cover the corporate communication of the political prioriraise awareness about the objectives of the European Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this Regulation.cohesion policy and its role as an issue of genuine relevance to EU citizens;
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point m a (new)
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point m a (new)
(ma) the adequacy of planned measures to promote social inclusion and delivery on poverty reduction targets and to promote the accessibility of people with disabilities.
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 78
Recital 78
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 84
Recital 84
(84) The process of annual clearance of accounts should be accompanied by an annual closure of completed operations (for the ERDF and the CF) or expenditure (for the ESF). In order to reduce the costs associated with the final closure of operational programmes, to reduce the administrative burden for beneficiaries and to provide legal certainty, annual closure should be obligatoryMember States may opt for the annual closure thereby limiting the period during which the supporting documents need to be maintained and during which operations can be audited and financial corrections imposed.
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Each Member State shall ensure in all OPs that sufficient technical assistance is made available to facilitate the involvement and participation of non- governmental organisations in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Funds.
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 87
Recital 87
(87) The frequency of audits on operations should be proportionate to the extent of the Union's support from the Funds. In particular, the number of audits s carried out should be reduced, as far as possible, be reduced to just one where the total eligible expenditure for an operation does not exceed EUR 100 000. Nevertheless, it should be possible to carry out audits at any time where there is evidence of an irregularity or fraud, or, following closure of a completed operation, as part of an audit sample. In order that the level of auditing by the Commission is proportionate to the risk, the Commission should be able to reduce its audit work in relation to operational programmes where there are no significant deficiencies or where the audit authority can be relied on.
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 88
Recital 88
(88) In order to supplement and amend certain non-essential elements of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of a code of conduct on the objectives and criteria to support the implementation of partnership, the adoption of a Common Strategic Framework, additional rules on the allocation of the performance reserve, the definition of the area and population covered by the local development strategies, detailed rules on financial instruments (ex ante assessment, combination of support, eligibility, types of activities not supported), the rules on certain types of financial instruments set up at national, regional, transnational or cross- border level, rules concerning funding agreements, transfer and management of assets, the arrangements for management and control, the rules on payment requests, and establishment of a system of capitalisation of annual instalments, the definition of the flat rate for revenue generating operations, the definition of the flat rate applied to indirect costs for grants based on existing methods and corresponding rates applicable in Union policies, the responsibilities of Member States concerning the procedure for reporting irregularities and recovery of sums unduly paid, the modalities of exchange of information of operations, the arrangements for the adequate audit trail, the conditions of national audits, the accreditation criteria for managing authorities and certifying authorities, the identification of commonly accepted data carriers, and the criteria for establishing the level of financial correction to be applied. The Commission should also be empowered to amend Annex V in order to address future adaptation needs. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level.
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 90
Recital 90
(90) The Commission should be empowered to adopt, by means of implementing acts, as regards all CSF Funds, decisions approving the Partnership Contracts, decisions on the allocation of the performance reserve, decisions suspending payments linked to Member States' economic policies, and, in the case of decommitment, decisions to amend decisions adopting programmes; and as regards the Funds, decisions identifying the regions and Member States fulfilling the Investment for growth and jobs criteria, decisions setting out the annual breakdown of commitment appropriations to the Member States, decisions setting out the amount to be transferred from each Member State's CF allocation to the Connecting Europe Facility, decisions setting out the amount to be transferred from each Member State's Structural Funds allocation for food for deprived people, decisions adopting and amending operational programmes, decisions on major projects, decisions on joint action plans, decisions suspending payments and decisions on financial corrections.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 93
Recital 93
(93) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to reduce disparities between levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, particular rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, outermost regions and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, cannot be sufficiently achieved by Member States but can be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective,
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth' means the targets and shared objectives guiding the action of Member States and the Union set out in the Communication of the Commission: Europe 2020: A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and contained in the Conclusions adopted by the European Council of 17 June 2010 as Annex I (New European Strategy for Jobs and Growth, EU Headline Targets), Council Recommendation of 13 July 2010 on broad guidelines for the economic policies of the Member States and the Union1 and Council Decision of 21 October 2010 on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States2, and any revision of such targets and shared objectives.
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2
(2) 'Common Strategic Framework' means the document translatingframework document coordinating and allocating the investment priorities needed to achieve the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth into key actions for the CSF Funds, establishing for each thematic objective the key actions to be supported by each CSF Fund and the mechanisms for ensuring the coherence and consistency of the programming of the CSF Funds with the economic and empsocial, economic, employment and sustainable develoypment policies of the Member States and of the Union;
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 16
Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 16
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 6
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 6
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The CSF Funds shall provide support, through multi-annual programmes, which complements national, regional and local intervention, to achieve economic, social and territorial cohesion and to deliver the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, taking account of the Integrated Guidelines, the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty and the National Reform Programmes.
Amendment 384 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States, at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Member State, and the bodies designated by them for that purpose shall be responsible for preparing and implementing programmes and carrying out their tasks under this Regulation and the Fund- specific rules at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Member State and subject to compliance with this Regulation and the Fund-specific rules.
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) a strategy for the operational programme's contribution to the achievement of the headline targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, taking into account national and regional specificities, including:
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) an identification of needs addressing the challenges identified in the country- specific recommendations under Article 121(2) and the Council recommendations adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty, and taking into account the Integrated Guidelines and national and regional specificitiesof environmentally and socially sustainable development, and of unemployment, poverty and social exclusion and social inequalities in particular;
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the Partnership Contract and each programme respectively, a Member States, competent regional, local, urban and other public authorities and economic and social partners shall organise a partnership with the following partners:
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 413 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 415 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non- governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting equality and non-discrimination and social inclusion, and organisations representing young people.
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) an analysis of the development needs and objectives justifying the joint action plan, taking into account the objectives of the operational programmes and, where applicable, the country-specific recommendations and the broad guidelines of the economic policies of the Member States and of the Union under Article 121(2) and the Council recommendations which the Member States shall take into account in their employment policies under Article 148(4) of the Treaty;
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) an analysis of the effects of the joint action plan on the promotion of sustainable development, where appropriate;
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 100 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Part 3 – article 100 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) actions to fight poverty and promote social inclusion of disadvantaged groups of people;
Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point e
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) the specific actions taken to promote equality between men and women and to prevent discrimination, including accessibility for disabled persons, and the arrangements implemented to ensure the integration of the gender perspective in the operational programme and operations, as well as the specific actions taken to fight poverty and promote social inclusion of vulnerable groups of people;
Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 1
The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women is promoted and the integration of gender perspective is promotachieved in the preparation and implementation of programmes.
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 1
The objectives of the CSF Funds shall be pursued in the framework and with the ongoing concern of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and, improving and respecting the environment, as set out inin accordance with Article 11 of the Treaty, taking into accountand in consideration of the polluter pays principle.
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The CSF Funds shall provide support, through multi-annual programmes, which complements national, regional and local intervention, to deliver the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, taking account of the Integrated Guidelines, the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4)objectives laid down in Article 174 of the Treaty.
Amendment 462 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 2
The Member States and, the Commission, regional, urban and local authorities, as well as public authorities, shall ensure that strict environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster resilience and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of Partnership Contracts and programmes. Member States shall provide information on the support for climate change objectives using the methodology adopted by the Commission. The Commission shall adopt this methodology by means of an implementing act. The implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3).
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) promoting sustainable transport, developing clean or low-carbon public transport facilities and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures;
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) promoting employment and training and supporting labour mobility in employment catchment areas or sectors in which this is necessary;
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) promoting social inclusion and combating poverty, investing in the social economy, working to eradicate poverty and facilitating universal access to health care;
Amendment 466 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration and arrangements for maintaining territorial continuity in the most isolated regions.
Amendment 467 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1 a) reduction of poverty and promotion of social inclusion of vulnerable groups of people, especially through integrated active inclusion approaches;
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States shall concentrate support, in accordance with the Fund-specific rules, on actions bringing the greatest added value in relation to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing the challenges identified in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, and taking into account national and regional needsobjectives laid down in Article 174 of the Treaty.
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2) enhancing access to, and use, price and quality of, information and communication technologies;
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3) starting by enhancing the competitiveness and ensuring the durable development of small and medium-sized enterprises, the agricultural sector (for the EAFRD) and the fisheries and aquaculture sector (for the EMFF);
Amendment 479 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4) supporting the shift towards a low- carbon economy and respect for the environment in all sectors;
Amendment 480 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point e
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5
5) promoinvesting in climate change adaptation, risk and natural disaster prevention and management;
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point g
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 485 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6) protecting the environmentconserving, respecting and protecting the environment, biodiversity, ecosystems and cultural heritage, and promoting resource efficiency;
Amendment 491 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
7) promoting sustainable transport, developing clean or low carbon emitting public transport and removing bottlenecks in key infrastructures;
Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
8) promoting employment, training and supporting labour mobilitsectoral or geographical labour mobility in employment sectors or areas where deemed necessary;
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
9) promoting social inclusion and combating poverty, investing in the social economy, working to eradicate poverty and encouraging healthcare access for all;
Amendment 503 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – title
Annex 1 – section 2 – title
2. Coherence and Consistency with the Union's Economic GovernanceStrategy, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and Social Policies
Amendment 504 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1
1. Member States shall give particular attention to prioritisencouraging growth-friendly expenditure, including spending on education, research, innovation and energy efficiency and expenditure to facilitate the access of SMEs and associations to finance and to ensure social and environmental sustainability, the management of natural resources and climate action, and to ensuring the effectiveness of such spending, climate action and policies to combat exclusion and discrimination, and to ensuring that such spending is effective and in keeping with the Union’s economic strategy and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. They shall also take account of maintaining or reinforcing the coverage and effectiveness of social policies, employment services and active labour market policies, with a priority focus on youth unemployment.
Amendment 505 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 2
2. In preparing their Partnership Contracts, Member States shall programme the CSF Funds taking into account the most recent relevant country-specific recommendations issued by the Council on the basis of Article 121(2) andobjectives laid down in Article 1748(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in accordance with their respective roles and obligations. Member States shall also take into account relevant Council recommendations based on the Stability and Growth Pact and the economic adjustment programmes. Each Member State shall set out in the Partnership Contract, in accordance with Article 14(a)(i) of this Regulation, how different Union and national funding streams contribute to addressing the challenges identified by the relevant country-specific recommendations concerned and the objectives set out in their National Reform Programmes in close consultation with the responsible regional and local authorities.
Amendment 505 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10
10) investing in education, adult education, skills and lifelong learning;
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 5 – point 5 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 5 – point 5 a (new)
5a. Sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems should be promoted, particularly in the outermost regions.
Amendment 508 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11
11) enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration and permanent systems for ensuring regional continuity in the most isolated regions.
Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 10 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 10 – paragraph 1
In order to promote the social, harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of the Union, a Common Strategic Framework shall translate the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth into key actions for the CSF Funds and in order to achieve economic, social and territorial cohesion, a Common Strategic Framework shall coordinate and balance investment priorities with the thematic objectives set out in Article 9.
Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) for each thematic objective, those key actions towhich should, by choice, be supported by each CSF Fund;
Amendment 525 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) the key territorial, economic, social and ecological challenges for urban, rural, coastal and fisheries areas, as well as for areas with particular territorial features referred to in Articles 174 and 349 of the Treaty, to be addressed by the CSF Funds;
Amendment 529 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
d) priority areas for cooperation activities for each of the CSF Funds, where appropriate, taking account of macro- regional strategies, regional integration strategies for the Regions concerned in Article 349 and sea basin strategies;
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f
Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 541 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 142 on theproposes, as an additional annex, a Common Strategic Framework within 3 months of the adoption of this Regulation.
Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 2
Where there are major changes in the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the Commission shall review and, where appropriate, adopt, by delegated act in accordance with Article 142, a revised Common Strategic Frameworkthe annex and submit it to the Parliament and Council following the codecision process.
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 3
Within 6 months of adoption of a revised Common Strategic Framework, Member States, regional authorities and local politicians, in accordance with Article 4(4), shall propose amendments, where necessary, to their Partnership Contract and programmes to ensure their consistency with the revised Common Strategic Framework.
Amendment 557 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The Partnership Contract shall be drawn up by Member States in cooperation with the partners, as referred to in Article 4(4) and Article 5. The Partnership Contract shall be prepared in dialogue with the Commission.
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) arrangements to ensure alignpromote reduction of disparities between the levels of development withof the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growthvarious regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions, including:
Amendment 568 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
i) an analysis of disparities and development needs with reference to the thematic objectives and key actions defined in the Common Strategic Framework and the targets set in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty;
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
iv) the indicative allocation of support by the Union by thematic objective at national level for each of the CSF Funds, as well as the total indicative amount of support foreseen for the objectives in the fight against climate change objectives;
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
v) the main priority areas for cooperation, taking account, where appropriate, of macro-regional and sea basinstrategies, regional integration strategies for the regions covered in Article 349 and sea basin strategies, where participating Member States and regions have defined such strategies;
Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
ii) the arrangements to ensure an integrated approach to the use of the CSF Funds for the territorial development of urban, suburban, rural, coastal and fisheries areas and areas with particular territorial features, in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28, 29 and 99 accompanied, where appropriate, by a list of the crities to participate in the urban development platform referred to in Article 8 of the ERDF Regulationeria for the designation of urban and suburban areas;
Amendment 613 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
c) an integrated approach to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion, with special regard to marginalised communities, and geographic areas affected by demographic challenges, where appropriate, including the indicative financial allocation for the relevant CSF Funds;
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the consistency of the Partnership Contract with this Regulation, with the Common Strategic Framework, and the country- specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, taking account of the ex ante evaluations of the programmes, and shall make observations within three months of the date of submission of the Partnership Contract. The Member State shall provide all necessary additional information and, where appropriate, shall revise the Partnership Contract.
Amendment 647 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Where a Member State proposes an amendment to the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall ensure that this amendment be proposed in accordance with regional and local authorities, as defined under Article 4(4), and carry out an assessment in accordance with pParagraph 1 and, where appropriate, shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the amendment.
Amendment 668 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 3
3. Where ex ante conditionalities are not fulfilled at the date of transmission of the Partnership Contract, Member States shall set out in the Partnership Contract a summary of the actions to be taken at national or regional level and the timetable for their implementation, to ensure their fulfilment not later than two years after the adoption of the Partnership Contract or by 31 December 2016, whichever is earlier.
Amendment 672 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 4
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 5
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall assess the information provided on the fulfilment of ex ante conditionalities in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes. It may decide, when adopting a programme, to suspend all or part of interim payments to the programme pending the satisfactory completion of actions to fulfil an ex ante conditionality. The failure to complete actions to fulfil an ex ante conditionality by the deadline set out in the programme shall constitute a basis for suspending payments by the Commission.
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 2 – article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. If the examination of performance undertaken in 2012 and 2019 reveals that, as a priority at the heart of the programme, the stages scheduled for 2016 and 2018 have not been passed, the Commission will address its recommendations to the relevant Member State and, where applicable, implement technical support in order to assist management authorities.
Amendment 709 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 20
Part 2 – article 20
Amendment 729 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 21
Part 2 – article 21
Amendment 740 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Programmes shall be drawn up by Member States or any authority designated by them, in cooperation with the partners, in accordance with the procedure as defined in Article 5.
Amendment 748 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission supports the possibility of the creation of pluri-fund programmes, and prepares for and facilitates the implementation of such initiatives under respect of the principle of proportionality.
Amendment 752 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3
3. Programmes shall be submitted by the Member States at the same time aswithin six months of the submission of the Partnership Contract, with the exception of European territorial cooperation programmes, which shall be submitted within six months of the approval of the Common Strategic Framework. All programmes shall be accompanied by the ex ante evaluation as set out in Article 48.
Amendment 758 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Each programme shall set out a strategy for the programme's contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth consistent withregional and local needs, with a reference to the Common Strategic Framework and Partnership Contract. Each programme shall include the arrangements to ensure effective, efficient and coordinated implementation of the CSF Funds and actions to achieve a reduction of administrative burden for beneficiaries.
Amendment 778 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 25 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the consistency of programmes with this Regulation, the Fund-specific rules, their effective contribution to the thematic objectives and the Union priorities specific to each CSF Fund, the Common Strategic Framework, the Partnership Contract, the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, taking account of the ex ante evaluation. The assessment shall address, in particular, the adequacy and the feasability of the programme strategy, the corresponding objectives, indicators, targets and the allocation of budgetary resources.
Amendment 783 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Part 2 – article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Requests for amendment of programmes submitted by a Member State shall be duly prepared in accordance with Article 5; they shall be substantiated and shall in particular set out the expected impact of the changes to the programme on achieving the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and the specific objectives defined in the programme, taking account of the Common Strategic Framework and the Partnership Contract. They shall be accompanied by the revised programme and, where appropriate, a revised Partnership Contract
Amendment 814 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
c) a description of the strategy and its objectives, a descriptionwith evidence of their integrated and innovative character of the strategy and a hierarchy of objectives, including clear and measurable targets for outputs or results. The strategy shall be coherent with the relevant programmes of all the CSF Funds involvedcharacter, particularly for strategies in suburban areas that include urban partners and rural stakeholders; ;
Amendment 819 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Member States, in agreement with the regional and local authorities and in line with the principles laid out in Article 4(4) and Article (5), shall define criteria for the selection of local development strategies. The Fund-specific rules may set out selection criteria.
Amendment 826 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 6
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 6
Amendment 830 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States, in line with the procedure set out in Article 4(4), shall define the respective roles of the local action group and the authorities responsible for the implementation of the relevant programmes, for all implementation tasks relating to the strategy.
Amendment 979 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) progress towards achievement of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, in particular in respect of reduction of poverty and reducing regional disparities, and the milestones set out for each programme in the performance framework and the support used for climate change objectives;
Amendment 982 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) whether the actions taken to fulfil ex- ante conditionalities not fulfilled at the date of adoption of the Partnership Contract have been implemented in accordance with the timetable established;
Amendment 992 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(h a) reasons for constraints in the implementation of CSF funds programmes;
Amendment 999 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 47 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 47 – paragraph 1
1. Evaluations shall be carried out to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes, as well as to assess their effectiveness, efficiency and impact. Impact of programmes shall be evaluated in accordance with the mission of the respective CSF Funds in relation to the targets for the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth33regional and local needs, as well as in relation to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and, unemployment, where appropriate and poverty.
Amendment 1000 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 47 – paragraph 1 bis (new)
Part 2 – article 47 – paragraph 1 bis (new)
1 a. In addition to the provisions laid out in Paragraph 1, the impact of the programmes may also be evaluated in relation to other aspects that are seen as important, taking into account the specific socio-economic and geographic characteristics of a given territory.
Amendment 1010 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point a
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point a
a) the contribution to the objectives of the Union in terms of cohesion and to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, having regard to the selected thematic objectives and priorities, taking into account national and regional needs
Amendment 1013 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point d
Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point d
d) the consistency of the selected thematic objectives, the priorities and corresponding objectives of the programmes with the Common Strategic Framework, and the Partnership Contract and the country- specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the Council recommendations adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty;
Amendment 1037 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 50 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 50 – paragraph 1
The ex post evaluations shall be carried out by the Commission or by the Member States, in close cooperation. Ex post evaluations shall examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the CSF Funds and their contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growthmeeting the regional and local needs, in accordance with specific requirements established in the Fund- specific rules. Ex post evaluations shall contain an assessment of possible constraints to the implementation of CSF funds programmes. Ex post evaluations shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Amendment 1048 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 1
1. At the initiative of a Member State, the CSF Funds may support actions for preparation, management, monitoring, evaluation, information and communication, networking, complaint resolution, and control and audit. The CSF Funds may be used by the Member State to support actions for the reduction of administrative burden for beneficiaries, including electronic data exchange systems, and actions to reinforce the capacity of Member State authorities, regional and local authorities and beneficiaries to administer and use the CSF Funds. These actions may concern preceding and subsequent programming periods. For regions newly entering the European Union, these measures shall be taken immediately by the Member State so that the regional and local authorities may quickly be in a position to manage the complexity of the European funds linked with this regulation.
Amendment 1121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 64
Part 2 – article 64
Amendment 1142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 67 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 67 – paragraph 2
2. Payments shall take the form of pre- financing, interim payments and a payment of the annual balance, where applicable, and of the final balance.
Amendment 1176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 77 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 77 – paragraph 3
3. When deciding on the amount of a financial correction under paragraph 1, the Commission shall take account of the nature and gravity of the breach of applicable Union or national law and its financial implications for the Union budget. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament timely about its decision.
Amendment 1188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Part 3 – article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Funds and the actions supported by the Funds shall contribute to developing and pursuing the actions of the Union leading to strengthening of its economic, social and territorial cohesion in accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty.
Amendment 1189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The actions supported by the Funds shall also contribute toin a balanced way to the implementation of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Amendment 1218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) All regions which were eligible for funding under Convergence objective according to Article 5 (1) Council regulation (EC)No 1083/2006 and whose GDP per capita is above 75% of the GDP average of the EU-27 and regions which were eligible for funding under Transitional support according to Article 8 (1) Council regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 shall receive an allocation under the Structural Funds equal to at least two thirds of their 2007-2013 allocation (i.e. a total of EUR XXXX XXXX XXXX)
Amendment 1236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The support from the Structural Funds for [food for deprived people] under the Investment for Growth and Jobs shall be EUR 23 500 000 000.
Amendment 1309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 6
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1333 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Verification of whether the level of public or equivalent stru ctural expenditure under the Investment for growth and jobs goal has been maintained for the period shall only take place in those Member States in which less developed and transition regions cover at least 1520 % of the total population.
Amendment 1336 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
In those Member States in which less developed and transition regions cover more than 1520 % and less than 70 % of the population, the verification shall take place at national and regional level. For that purpose, those Member States shall provide to the Commission information about the expenditure in the less developed and transition regions at each stage of the verification process.
Amendment 1353 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) a strategy for the operational programme's contribution to the achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion and to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, including:
Amendment 1355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) an identification of needs addressing the challenges identified in the country- specific recommendations under Article 121(2) and the Council recommendations adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty, and, taking into account the Integrated Guidelines and national and regional specificities;
Amendment 1406 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point h – point i
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point h – point i
(i) identification of the accrediting body, the managing authority, the certifying authority, where applicable, and the audit authority;
Amendment 1412 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) a description of specific actions to take into account the promotion of the inclusion of all groups facing or at risk of poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 1428 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 88 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 88 – paragraph 2
2. The ERDF and the ESF may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 510 % of Union funding for each priority axis of an operational programme, a part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that they are necessary for the satisfactory implementation of the operation and are directly linked to it.
Amendment 1453 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 2
2. Major projects submitted to the Commission for approval shall be contained, as far as possible, in the list of major projects in an operational programme. The list shall be reviewed by the Member State or the managing authority two years following the adoption of an operational programme and may at the request of the Member State be adjusted in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 26(2), in particular to include major projects with an expected completion date by theMajor projects may also be approved during the programming period. Expenditure for a major project may be declared before the project is approved by the Commission. Major projects must be completed by end of 2022.
Amendment 1472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1) an analysis of the development needs and objectives justifying the joint action plan, taking into account the objectives of the operational programmes and, where applicable, the country-specific recommendations and the broad guidelines of the economic policies of the Member States and of the Union under Article 121(2) and the Council recommendations which the Member States shall take into account in their employment policies under Article 148(4) of the Treaty;
Amendment 1477 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) an analysis of the effects of the joint action plan on the promotion of inclusion of all groups facing or at risk of poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 1532 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point e bis (new)
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point e bis (new)
ea) actions to promote equal opportunities for young people to succeed, to promote access to cultural learning for all young people and to promote equal access to sports, recreational activities and travel for young people
Amendment 1533 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point f
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point f
f) actions taken to promote sustainable development in accordance with Article 8, actions taken for adapting to and combating climate change, and actions taken to promote respect for and preservation of the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems;
Amendment 1534 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point h
Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point h
h) progress in the implementation of actions in the field of social innovation and social economy, where appropriate;
Amendment 1549 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 102 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – article 102 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By 31 January, 30 April, 31 July and 31 October and 31 July, the managing authority shall transmit electronically to the Commission for monitoring purposes, for each operational programme and by priority axis:
Amendment 1576 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 105 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – article 105 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The list of operations shall be updated at least every threesix months.
Amendment 1604 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) 75% for the less developed regions of Member States other than those referred to in points (b) and (c), and for all regions whose GDP per capita for the 2007-2013 period was less than 75% of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75% of the GDP average of the EU-27;, and for regions which were eligible for funding under Transitional support according to Article 8 (1) Council regulation (EC) No 1083/2006
Amendment 1614 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The co-financing rate at the level of each priority axis of operational programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal shall be no higher than 75% %, except for less-developed regions as referred to in Article 82.2(a) and the outermost regions as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty, for which a maximum rate of 85 % is set.
Amendment 1629 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 3 bis (new)
Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 3 bis (new)
3a) the inclusion of the outermost regions as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty
Amendment 1686 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 117
Part 3 – article 117
Amendment 1709 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) in 2015: 13 % of the amount of support from the Funds for the entire programming period to the operational programme;
Amendment 1716 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) in 2016: 13 % of the amount of support from the Funds for the entire programming period to the operational programme.
Amendment 1752 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point e
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 1756 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 1762 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point g
Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 1782 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 137 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 137 – paragraph 1
1. Before taking a decision on a financial correction, the Commission shall launch the procedure by informing the Member State of the provisional conclusions of its examination and requesting the Member State to submit its comments within twohree months.
Amendment 1795 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 140 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 140 – paragraph 1
1. Operations for which the total eligible expenditure does not exceed EUR 100 250.000 shall not be subject to more than one audit by either the audit authority or the Commission prior to the closure of all the expenditure concerned under Article 131. Other operations shall not be subject to more than one audit per accounting year by the audit authority and the Commission prior to the closure of all the expenditure concerned under Article 131. These provisions are without prejudice to paragraph 4.
Amendment 1882 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.2
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.2
1.1.2. The principle of multi-level governance must be respected in order to facilitate achieving social, economic and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 1904 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4
1.2.4 The ERDF and CF must continue to make major investments in Member States' and Regions infrastructures to meet the requirements of the water framework and other relevant directives. Technological solutions, aimed at contributing to sustainable actions, exist and new ones are emerging, the ERDF must therefore continue to provide support to research in this area. Finance for biodiversity actions may be made available through the EAFRD and the EMFF. The EAFRD may also be used to provide support to land managers where mandatory environmental requirements lead to area-specific disadvantages.
Amendment 1909 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.5a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.5a (new)
1.2.5a Sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems should be promoted, especially in the Outermost Regions.
Amendment 1932 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.5 – Paragraph 1.5.4 – point d
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.5 – Paragraph 1.5.4 – point d
d) ensure provision of health care and long-term care including investment in infrastructure.
Amendment 1950 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 a (new)
1.6a Social Inclusion Promotion of the inclusion of all groups facing or at risk of poverty and social exclusion. Promotion of social economy. Fight for the eradication of poverty. Promotion of social dialogue. Combat unemployment with active policies on labour markets. Prevention of Long Term Unemployment. Promotion of equality of chances and equality of success. Facilitate access for everyone to health care.
Amendment 1951 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 b (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 b (new)
1.6b Boosting employment Encourage participation by the whole active population, particularly young and elderly people. Improve the functioning of the labour market. Invest in education, continuing education, skills and lifelong training. Support the creation of businesses, particularly innovative businesses, by encouraging partnerships between public-sector research and businesses as well as guidance for starting one’s own business through support and advisory networks. Help job- seekers to create jobs.
Amendment 1952 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 c (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 c (new)
Amendment 2012 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 4 – Paragraph 4.6
Annex -I (new) – Part 4 – Paragraph 4.6
Amendment 2016 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 5 – Part 4 – Paragraph 4.7 a (new)
Annex 5 – Part 4 – Paragraph 4.7 a (new)
4.7a In the context of cross-border, territorial and inter-regional cooperation, particular attention should be paid to the regions covered by Article 349 TFEU, which are affected by specific constraints.