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REPORT on the draft Council decision on relations between the European Union on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark on the other PDF (211 KB) DOC (354 KB)
Amendments (19)
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) An EU-Greenland partnership should allow for the continuation of strong relations between the partners and respond to the global challenges, allowing for the development of a proactive agenda and the pursuit of mutual interests. The partnership should also link to the objectives of the EU2020 strategy, thus adding consistency with the EU2020 strategy and the promotion of internal policies and objectives defined in Communications, such as the Communication on Raw Materials, and should facilitate cooperation in the context of the European Union's Arctic policy.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The Government of Greenland should prepare and submit a Programming Document for the Sustainable Development of Greenland. That document should be prepared, implemented and assessed on the basis of a transparent and participative approach.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Union's financial support for the period 2014-2020, should be focused on one, or a maximum of twoa reduced number of areas of cooperation, allowing for the partnership, to maximise the impact and further allow for economies of scale, synergy effects, greater effectiveness and visibility for the Union's action.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Any cooperation in the area of exploration, extraction and exploitation of Greenland natural resources, in particular minerals, oil and gas, should observe the highest safety, social and environmental standards and strict environmental management criteria in order to guarantee a sustainable use of resources and preserve the valuable though fragile ecosystem of the Arctic.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission for adopting programming documents and financing measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision. It is of particular importance that the Commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should further ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. It acknowledges the geostrategic position of Greenland in the Arctic Region, the issues of exploration and exploitation of natural resources, including raw materials, and ensures enhanced cooperation and policy dialogue on these issuissues of common interest to both parties.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Global issues such as energy, climate change and environment, biodiversity, natural resources, including raw materials, maritime transport, research and innovation.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Arctic issues., including the participation fo the European Union in the Artic Council
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) To support and cooperate with Greenland in addressing its major challenges in particular the sustainable development and diversification of the economy, the need to increase the skills of its labour force, including scientists, and the need to improve the Greenlandic information systems in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. The achievement of these objectives shall be measured by the percentage of trade balance in GDP, the percentage of the fisheries sector in total exports, and the results of education statistical indicators as well as other indicators deemed suitable.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) energy, climate change, environment and biodiversity;
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The PDSD shall be based on consultations and dialogue with civil societythe Greenlandic civil society, social partners, Parliament, local authorities and other stakeholders and shall draw on lessons learned and best practices, to ensure sufficient ownership of the PDSD.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. The PDSD shall be approved in accordance with the examination procedure provided fordelegation fo power and the procedure laid down, respectively, in Articles 9 (2)a and 9b. This procedure shall also apply to substantial reviews which have the effect of modifying significantly the strategy or its programming. It shall not apply to non- substantial modifications to the PDSD making technical adjustments, reassigning funds within the indicative allocations per priority area, or increasing or decreasing the size of the initial indicative allocation by less than 20%, provided that these modifications do not affect the priority areas and objectives set out in the PDSD. In such case, adjustments shall be communicated to the European Parliament and the Council within one month.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 2017, the European Commission, the Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark shall undertake a mid-term review of the PDSD and its' impact on Greenland as a whole. The Commission shall associate all relevant stakeholders, including non-State actors and local authorities mentioned in article 4(4).
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Should the Government of Greenland decide to include in the PDSD a request for the Union's financial assistance in the area of education and training, such assistance shall duly take into account the need to contribute to Greenland's efforts to strengthen capacity building in that area and to provide technical support.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Delegation of powers to the Commission The European Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 9b for approving the PDSD.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 b (new)
Article 9 b (new)
Article 9b Exercise of the delegation 1. The delegation of powers referred to in Article 9a shall be conferred for the period of validity of this Decision. 2. The delegation of powers may be revoked at any time by the Council. Where the Council has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of powers, it shall endeavour to inform the European Parliament and the Commission within a reasonable time before the final decision is taken, indicating the delegated powers which could be subject to revocation and possible reasons for a revocation. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 3. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 4. A delegated act adopted shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of the act to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the Council have informed the Commission that it will not object. That period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the Council. If it intends to object, the Council shall endeavour to inform th European Parliament within a reasonble time before it takes the final decision, indicating the delegated act to which it intends to object and the possible reasons for the objection.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11
Article 11
The indicative amount for the implementation of this Decision for the period from 2014 to 2020 shall be EUR [217,183,898 million.]6 __________________ 6 All reference amounts will be entered after the conclusion of negotiations regarding the Multiannual Framework (2014-2020)