35 Amendments of Maurice PONGA related to 2018/0197(COD)
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In an increasingly interconnected world and in view of the demographic and migration dynamics, it is clear that Union migration policy requires a common approach that relies on the synergies and complementarities of the different funding instruments. In order to ensure coherent, strong and consistent support for solidarity and responsibility-sharing efforts between Member States in managing migration, the ERDF should provide support to facilitate the long-term integration of migrantsrefugees and migrants under international protection.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In an increasingly interconnected world and in view of the internal and external demographic and migration dynamics, it is clear that Union migration policy requires a common approach that relies on the synergies and complementarities of the different funding instruments. In order to ensure coherent, strong and consistent support for solidarity and responsibility-sharing efforts between Member States in managing migration, the ERDF should provide support to facilitate the long-term integration of migrants.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The ERDF should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments. It should also foster resilience and prevent vulnerable territories from falling behind. ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key Union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR]. Therefore support from the ERDF should be concentrated on the policy objectives of 'a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation' and 'a greener, low-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management'. That thematic concentration should be attained at natregional level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of Member Statecategories of regions formed according to respective gross national income. In addition, the methodology to classify Member States should be set out in detailgional Gross Domestic Product and taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) As demographic challenges affect European regions in a variety of specific ways, ERDF and Cohesion Fund should provide tailor made support for the different challenges faced in the regions, including ageing, rural desertification and demographic decline but also demographic pressure especially in certain outermost regions.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In order to identify or provide solutions which address issues relating to sustainable urban development at Union level, the Urban Innovative Actions in the area of sustainable urban development should be replaced by a European Urban Initiative, to be implemented under direct or indirect management. That initiative should cover all urban areas and support the Urban Agenda for the European Union21. _________________ 21 Council Conclusions on an Urban Agenda for the EU of 24 June 2016.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) For the purpose of strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion, as envisaged in Article 174 TFEU, the European Urban Initiative and support for rural, mountainous and isolated areas, particularly those most affected by demographic decline, should be the two sides of the same coin, that is to say, they should focus not only on the more central urban hubs and their surrounding fabric, but also on the more remote rural areas located further away from them. Indeed, priority could even be given to more remote, rural or mountainous areas with low urban or demographic density, through the formulation and development of specific measures encompassing outlying urban centres, accompanied by services or infrastructures that will inevitably be necessary to ensure a functional and successful outcome.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologinvestments, the uptake, transfer and dissemination of research and advanced technologies, pilot lines, demonstrations, applied and technological research, and the synergies between business, research, academia and public authorities;
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
(vii) taking measures enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urban environment, and reducing pollution;
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
(vii a) developing and enhancing green infrastructure;
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
(vii b) reducing pollution of water, soil and air;
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
(iii) increasing the socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities, migrantsrefugees and migrants under international protection and disadvantaged groups, through integrated measures including housing and social services;
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) 'a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban, rural, mountainous, isolated and coastal areas and local initiatives' ('PO 5') by:
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage, provision of sports infrastructures and security in urban areas;
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural and natural heritage, and security in urban areas;
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
(ii) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental local development, cultural and natural heritage, and security, including for rural, mountainous, isolated and coastal areas also through community-led local development.
Amendment 442 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. With regard to programmes implemented under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, the total ERDF resources in each Member State shall be concentrated at natregional level in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4 2 article 102 of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR].
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 457 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) those with a gross national income ratioGDP per capita equal to or above 100 % of the EU average ('group 1');
Amendment 462 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) those with a gross national income ratioGDP per capita equal to or above 75 % and below 100 % of the EU average ('group 2');
Amendment 466 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) those with a gross national income ratioGDP per capita below 75 % of the EU average ('group 3').
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of this Article, the gross national income ratio means the ratio between the gross national income per capita of a Member State, measured in purchasing power standards and calculated on the basis of Union figures for the period from 2014 to 2016, and the average gross national income per capita in purchasing power standards of the 27 Member States for that same reference periodclassification of a region under one of the three categories of regions shall be determined in accordance with paragraph 2 article 102 of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR].
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 481 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) Member States of group 1 shall allocatein group 1 regions (more developed regions), at least 85 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1 and PO 2, and at least 60 % to PO 1;
Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) Member States of group 2 shall allocatein group 2 regions (transition regions), at least 475 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1 and PO 2, and at least 3045 % to PO 21;
Amendment 505 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) Member States of group 3 shall allocatein group 3 regions (less developed regions), at least 35 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 30 % to PO 2.
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) Member States of group 3 shall allocate at least 325 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 320 % to PO 2.
Amendment 514 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
(ca) the outermost regions, due to their specific constraints and in particular their remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, economic dependence on a small number of products, allocate at least 25 % of their total ERDF resources to priorities other than technical assistance to PO 1 and at least 20 % to PO 2.
Amendment 520 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Resources allocated to PO5, when they contribute by their nature to PO1 or PO2, shall count as contributing to thematic concentration requirements.
Amendment 621 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) investment in disposal of waste in landfill, except in the outermost regions in certain duly substantiated cases;
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) investment in facilities for the treatment of residual waste, with the exception of outermost regions or in case of innovative solutions compatible with the principles of the circular economy;
Amendment 691 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall implement integrated territorial development, supported by the ERDF, exclusively through the forms referred to in Article [22] of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR]. This may take the form of a multi- fund approach with ESF+ and be articulated, where appropriate, with the EAFRD and the EMFF.
Amendment 707 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
At least 6% of the ERDF resources at national level under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, other than for technical assistance, shall be allocated to sustainable urban development in the form of community-led local development, integrated territorial investments or another territorial tool under PO5. Investments made under PO5 (i) should count as contributing to this earmarking of 6%.
Amendment 719 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10.º – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10.º – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The ERDF shallmust also support the European Urban Initiative, implemented by the Commission in direct and indirect management.
Amendment 759 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The thematic concentration provided for in Article 3 (4) (c) new of this Regulation shall not apply to the allocation referred to in paragraph 1. The allocation shall support:
Amendment 765 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By way of derogation from Article 4 (1) (c), the ERDF may support productive investment in enterprises in the outermost regions, irrespective of their size.