3 Amendments of Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY related to 2018/0228(COD)
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) The transition to a low carbon system was named as the most important challenge for the future CEF which remains the only instrument of this scale at the EU level designated to specifically tackle the market failures due to the cross-border nature; this challenge should also be reflected by an ambitious rate of spending on cross-border infrastructure for renewable energy in particular;
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The positive results of the first Blending Call for proposals launched under the current programme in 2017, confirmed the relevance and added value of using EU grants for blending with financing from the European Investment Bank or National Promotional Banks or other development and public financial institutions as well as from private-sector finance institutions and private-sector investors, including through public private partnerships. The blending approach is highly relevant and appropriate as it helps attract private investment and minimise the overall public sector contribution in line with the goals of Investment Plan for Europe. The Programme should therefore continue to provide for dedicated Calls enabling combination between EU grants and other sources of financing.
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8,650,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(b), out of which up to 120% for the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy