Progress: Procedure completed
Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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Lead | ITRE | GROSSETÊTE Françoise ( PPE) | POCHE Miroslav ( S&D), KRASNODĘBSKI Zdzisław ( ECR), RIQUET Dominique ( ALDE), BÜTIKOFER Reinhard ( Verts/ALE), CASTALDO Fabio Massimo ( EFDD), LETARD-LECHEVALIER Christelle ( ENF) |
Committee Opinion | IMCO | VAN BOSSUYT Anneleen ( ECR) | Virginie ROZIÈRE ( S&D), Jasenko SELIMOVIC ( ALDE), Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI ( ENF) |
Committee Opinion | AFET | PAŞCU Ioan Mircea ( S&D) | Sabine LÖSING ( GUE/NGL), Jozo RADOŠ ( ALDE), Bodil VALERO ( Verts/ALE) |
Committee Opinion | BUDG | GONZÁLEZ PONS Esteban ( PPE) | Isabelle THOMAS ( S&D) |
Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
TFEU 173-p3
Legal Basis:
TFEU 173-p3Subjects
Events
PURPOSE: to establish a programme aiming to support the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the Union's defence industry.
LEGISLATIVE ACT: Regulation (EU) 2018/1092 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry.
CONTENT: the Regulation establishes a European Defence Industrial Development Programme in order to contribute to the Union's strategic autonomy. This Regulation, which is an integral part of the European Defence Fund, aims to establish a programme to support the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry with a budget of EUR 500 million for the period 2019-2020 .
Objectives : the programme shall act as a catalyst for cooperation , promoting potential collaborative programmes during the development phase of defence products and technologies, thus facilitating better exploitation of economies of scale in the defence industry and promoting the standardisation of defence systems while improving their interoperability.
The programme shall finance actions such as feasibility studies, testing, design, qualification and certification of products, system prototyping for a product, as well as the development of technologies that increase the effectiveness of defence products and technologies.
The actions financed must contribute to excellence, innovation, competitiveness and autonomy of the European defence industry .
Eligible entities : the programme shall co-finance projects implemented by consortia of at least three undertakings based in at least three different Member States. Projects specifically aimed at SMEs and mid-cap companies shall benefit from higher funding rates, as will actions carried out within the framework of permanent structured cooperation (PSC).
With regard to actions such as the prototyping of a product or the development of defence technologies, the consortium shall provide proof of their contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry by demonstrating that at least 2 Member States intend to procure the final product or to use the technology in a coordinated way, including through joint procurement where applicable.
To be eligible for funding, beneficiaries and subcontractors participating in the action shall be public or private undertakings established in the Union and shall not be subject to control by a third country or by a third country entity.
It shall be possible to derogate from this principle provided that strict conditions relating to the interests of the Union are met.
Financing : the European Parliament and the Council agreed that the financing of the European defence industrial development programmes shall be covered in the years 2019-2020 as follows: (i) EUR 200 million from the unallocated margin; (ii) EUR 116.1 million from CEF; (iii) EUR 3.9 million from Egnos; (iv) EUR 104.1 million from Galileo; (v) EUR 12 million from Copernicus; (vi) EUR 63.9 million from ITER.
ENTRY INTO FORCE: 10.8.2018.
The European Parliament adopted a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European defence industrial development programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the EU defence industry.
The European Parliament’s position, adopted at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure, amended the Commission proposal as follows:
Objectives : the Regulation shall establish a European defence industrial development programme for Union action covering the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020. Its objectives shall be to:
foster the competitiveness, efficiency and innovation capacity of the defence industry throughout the Union, which contributes to the Union's strategic autonomy, by supporting actions in their development phase; support and leverage cooperation, including across borders, between undertakings, including SMEs and mid-caps, throughout the Union, and collaboration between Member States, in the development of defence products or technologies, while strengthening and improving the agility of defence supply and value chains, and fostering the standardisation of defence systems and their interoperability; foster better exploitation of the results of defence research and contribute to development after the research phase, thereby supporting the competitiveness of the European defence industry on the internal market and the global marketplace.
Eligible actions : actions to improve existing defence products or technologies shall only be eligible where the pre-existing information needed to carry out the actions in question is not subject to a restriction limiting the ability to carry out the actions.
An eligible action shall relate to one or more of the following: (i) studies , such as feasiblity studies, and other accompanying measures; (ii) the design of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology as well as the technical specifications on which such design has been developed, including partial tests for risk reduction in an industrial or representative environment; (iii) the system prototyping of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology; (iv) the qualification of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology; (v) the certification of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology; (vi) the development of technologies or assets increasing efficiency across the life cycle of defence products and technologies.
Eligible entities : all actions under the programme shall be carried out by undertakings cooperating within a consortium of at least 3 eligible entities which are established in at least 3 different Member States .
With regard to actions such as the prototyping of a product or the development of defence technologies, the consortium shall provide proof of their contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry by demonstrating that at least 2 Member States intend to procure the final product or to use the technology in a coordinated way, including through joint procurement where applicable.
To be eligible for funding, beneficiaries and subcontractors participating in the action shall be public or private undertakings established in the Union and shall not be subject to control by a third country or by a third country entity.
In certain circumstances, it shall be possible to derogate from the principle that beneficiaries and subcontractors involved in an action are not subject to control by a third country or by a third country entity. In that context, undertakings established in the Union that are controlled by a third country or by a third country entity shall be able to be eligible for funding provided that relevant, strict conditions relating to the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States are fulfilled.
Cooperation between beneficiaries and subcontractors involved in the action and undertakings which are established in a third country or which are controlled by a third country or by a third country entity shall also be subject to relevant conditions relating to the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States. In that context, there shall be no unauthorised access by a third country or a third country entity to classified information relating to the execution of the action.
Award criteria : these shall include:
contribution to excellence in particular by showing that the proposed action presents significant advantages over existing defence products or technologies; contribution to innovation , in particular by showing that the proposed action includes ground-breaking or novel concepts and approaches, new promising future technological improvements or the application of technologies or concepts previously not applied in the defence sector; contribution to the competitiveness and growth of defence undertakings throughout the Union, in particular by creating new market opportunities; contribution to the industrial autonomy of the European defence industry and to the security and defence interests of the Union by enhancing defence products or technologies in line with defence capability priorities agreed by Member States within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, particularly in the context of the Capability Development Plan; the proportion of the overall budget of the action to be allocated to the participation of SMEs established in the Union bringing industrial or technological added value: an action may benefit from an increased financing rate where at least 10 % of the total eligible cost of the action is allocated to SMEs established in the Union.
According to the amended text, the work programme shall enable open and transparent cross-border access and participation of SMEs. At least 10% of the overall budget shall benefit such actions, allowing SMEs to be included in the value chains of the actions. A category of projects should be specifically dedicated to SMEs.
Budget and financing : the financial envelope for the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020 shall be EUR 500 million in current prices. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the European Parliament and the Council within the limits of the multiannual financial framework.
The Union's financial assistance may be provided in particular through grants and, in exceptional cases, through public procurement.
The European Parliament and the Council agreed that the financing of the European defence industrial development programmes shall be covered in the years 2019-2020 as follows: (i) EUR 200 million from the unallocated margin; (ii) EUR 116.1 million from CEF; (iii) EUR 3.9 million from Egnos; (iv) EUR 104.1 million from Galileo; (v) EUR 12 million from Copernicus; (vi) EUR 63.9 million from ITER.
The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted the report by Françoise GROSSETÊTE (EPP, FR) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the EU defence industry.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Budgets, exercising their prerogatives as associated committees in accordance with Article 54 of the Rules of Procedure, also gave their opinions on the report.
The committee recommended that the European Parliament’s position adopted at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure should amend the Commission proposal as follows.
Objectives : Members stated that the programme shall aim to promote European strategic autonomy by supporting actions carried out in the Union during their development phase. The programme shall also:
support and leverage cooperation between Member States, including cross-border cooperation, between undertakings, including SMEs and mid-sized enterprises employing up to 3 000 people, in the development of technologies or products that are in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union, particularly in the context of the Capability Development Plan of the Common Security and Defence Policy support the competitiveness of the Union defence industry in the domestic and global markets, including through consolidation where appropriate; promote the standardisation and interoperability of military systems to achieve economies of scale.
Budget : the amount for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2019-2020 is set at EUR 500 million in current prices, to be drawn exclusively from the unallocated margins under the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework (MFF) ceilings and/or through the mobilisation of the relevant MFF special instruments.
Ineligible actions : the programme may not support actions related to: (i) products related to weapons of mass destruction, related warhead technologies or banned weapons and ammunition; (ii) weapons that do not comply with international humanitarian law; (iii) anti-personal landmines; (iv) incendiary weapons and (v) fully autonomous weapons capable of striking with the minimum of human control.
Eligible entities : beneficiaries and their subcontractors shall be public or private undertakings established in the Union that are not effectively controlled by a third country or an entity of a third country, whether directly or indirectly.
Other entities established in the EU and not effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals may be eligible if, for the purpose of an action funded under the Programme, the necessary mechanisms are in place to ensure that the effective control over the undertaking by a third country or a third country entity is removed and their access to sensitive information relating to the action is prevented.
All actions under the Programme involve entities from at least three Member States . The use of a system of general transfer licenses for the purposes of the Programme would significantly reduce the administrative overhead arising from transfers among the participants. The Member States shall therefore publish general transfer licenses relating to this Programme.
Award criteria for funding : these shall include:
industrial performance and capacity to show significant advantages over existing products or technologies; contribution to the competitiveness and growth of defence undertakings throughout the Union; contribution to the creation of new cross-border cooperation between undertakings; the proportion of the overall budget of the action to be allocated to the participation of SMEs established in the European Union, either as members of the consortium, subcontractors or as other undertakings in the supply chain.
Important role for SMEs : Members considered it important to foster cross-border cooperation, especially for SMEs that lack incentives to cooperate. They therefore proposed to make an additional effort towards SMEs by reserving for them a dedicated category of projects and ensuring that at least 15% of the overall budget shall be allocated to actions promoting the cross-border integration of SMEs and mid-caps into value chains.
Lastly, Members called for the European Parliament to have observer status in the committee of Member States.
PURPOSE: to establish a European defence industrial development programme.
PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council.
ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the European Parliament decides in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and on an equal footing with the Council.
BACKGROUND: the defence industry is a major element of the economy of the European Union. For Europe to take over more responsibility for its defence, the Commission considers it crucial to improve competitiveness and enhance innovation across the Union defence industry.
The proposal for a European defence industrial development programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness and innovation of the Union defence industry including cyber defence.
In November 2016, the Commission adopted the European Defence Action Plan , which sets out measures to achieve greater European defence cooperation and support the competitiveness of the European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies.
The initiative was welcomed by the European Council and the Commission was invited to present proposals in the first half of 2017.
CONTENT: the Commission proposes to establish a European Defence Industrial Development Programme for Union action covering the period from 1st January 2019 to 31 December 2020. The amount for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2019-2020 is set at EUR 500 million in current prices. The Commission will be responsible for the execution and the management structure of the programme.
The Programme shall have the following objectives:
to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry by supporting actions in their development phase; to support and leverage the cooperation between undertakings in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities; to foster better exploitation of the results of defence research and contribute to closing the gaps between research and development .
The programme will help create a collaborative approach between defence industrial players of the Member States and is expected to reduce wasteful duplications, dispersions and create economies of scale.
Union's financial assistance : this shall take the form of grants and financial instruments or via public procurement. The programme shall support the design, definition of common technical specifications, prototyping, testing, qualification and certification of defence products, tangible or intangible components and technologies. Support can also be provided for studies, feasibility assessments and other support activities.
Eligible entities : the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least two different Member States.
Beneficiaries shall be undertakings established in the Union, in which Member States and/or nationals of Member States own more than 50% of the undertaking and effectively control it, whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings.
The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed 20% of the total cost of the action where it relates to prototyping. In all the other cases, the assistance may cover up to the total cost of the action.
Award criteria : actions proposed for funding under the Programme shall be evaluated on the basis of the following cumulative criteria:
excellence; contribution to the innovation and technological development of defence industries; contribution to the security and defence interests of the Union by enhancing defence technologies which contribute to implement defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union; viability of actions, the contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that Member States have committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way.
The Commission shall regularly monitor the implementation of the programme.
Documents
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2018)547
- Final act published in Official Journal: Regulation 2018/1092
- Final act published in Official Journal: OJ L 200 07.08.2018, p. 0030
- Draft final act: 00028/2018/LEX
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading: T8-0275/2018
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations: GEDA/A/(2018)004778
- Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement: GEDA/A/(2018)004778
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
- Committee of the Regions: opinion: CDR4309/2017
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading: A8-0037/2018
- Committee opinion: PE612.300
- Committee opinion: PE612.357
- Committee opinion: PE612.223
- Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report: CES3593/2017
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE608.023
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE615.351
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
- Committee draft report: PE608.022
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
- Document attached to the procedure: EUR-Lex
- Document attached to the procedure: SWD(2017)0228
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2017)0294
- Legislative proposal published: EUR-Lex
- Document attached to the procedure: EUR-Lex SWD(2017)0228
- Committee draft report: PE608.022
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE608.023
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE615.351
- Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report: CES3593/2017
- Committee opinion: PE612.223
- Committee opinion: PE612.300
- Committee opinion: PE612.357
- Committee of the Regions: opinion: CDR4309/2017
- Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement: GEDA/A/(2018)004778
- Draft final act: 00028/2018/LEX
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2018)547
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
- Contribution: COM(2017)0294
Activities
- Françoise GROSSETÊTE
Plenary Speeches (3)
- 2016/11/22 European Defence Industrial Development Programme (debate) FR
- 2016/11/22 European Defence Industrial Development Programme (debate) FR
- 2016/11/22 Establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the EU defence industry (A8-0037/2018 - Françoise Grossetête) (vote) FR
- Notis MARIAS
Plenary Speeches (2)
- Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Georgios EPITIDEIOS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Eugen FREUND
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Christelle LETARD-LECHEVALIER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Arne LIETZ
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Edouard MARTIN
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Ioan Mircea PAŞCU
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Pavel POC
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Dariusz ROSATI
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Dobromir SOŚNIERZ
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Theodor Dumitru STOLOJAN
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Olaf STUGER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Adam SZEJNFELD
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Janusz ZEMKE
Plenary Speeches (1)
Votes
A8-0037/2018 - Françoise Grossetête - décision d'engager les négociations 13/03/2018 12:59:38.000 #
A8-0037/2018 - Françoise Grossetête - Am 2=11= 03/07/2018 12:43:47.000 #
A8-0037/2018 - Françoise Grossetête - Am 3 03/07/2018 12:46:01.000 #
Amendments | Dossier |
1160 |
2017/0125(COD)
2017/11/24
AFET
335 amendments...
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support, as direct beneficiaries or subcontractors. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims, inter alia, at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13 a) The international nature of the value and supply chains in the defence industry is a reality that must be honed rather than suppressed, done so in a way that guarantees Europe’s security interests.Whereas the security interests of the European Union are indelibly connected to its non-EU partners on the continent.As such, an undertaking for which the participation of an SME subcontractor or third party originating in an EFTA member state remains eligible to receive funding under the Programme, provided that participants show that the goods and/or services provided by these subcontractors or third parties are vital to the completion of a project, that these same good and/or services cannot be obtained in an EU member state, and that the EU’s security interests are defended.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13 a) For particular cases where undertakings located in the EU are controlled by non-EU states or by non-EU entities, such undertakings can be eligible if the Member State in which they are located provides sufficient assurances that this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Eligible actions developed in the context of the Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union that was agreed and signed by the Foreign Ministers and Defence Ministers of 23 Member States on 13 November 2017 would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects should thus be eligible for an increased funding rate.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects should thus be eligible for an increased funding rate after an appropriate authorization by the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects should thus be eligible for an increased
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) If a consortium of undertakings wishes to participate in an eligible action under the Programme and financial assistance of the Union is to take form of a grant, the consortium should appoint one of its members as a coordinator who will be the principle point of contact with the Commission and who shall regularly report back to the EU institutions about the status of actions funded under the Programme.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) If a consortium of
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. The European Defence Action Plan published by the Commission on 30 November 2016 emphasised the need to maximise synergies between the civil and military spheres, including in areas such as space policy, cyber security, cyber defence and maritime security. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest, may also be taken into account.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should allow the maintenance and development of the skills and know-how of the Union's defence industry and contribute to strengthening its technological and industrial autonomy. It should also take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest, may also be taken into account.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest, may also be taken into account. The Programme complements and supplements other research activities at the European, national or NATO levels, and does not lead to duplicated efforts at any level.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest,
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Member States' PESCO National Implementation Plans comprising of concrete actions should be coordinated with the Programme. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest, may also be taken into account.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest and taking into account that unnecessary duplication should be avoided, may also be taken into account.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union as defined objectively within the context of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the context of CSDP should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD)
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17)
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure that the
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the competitiveness of the European defence industry, they should be market-oriented and demand driven, with a view to consolidate the European defence demand. Therefore, the fact that Member States have already committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology, possibly in a coordinated way, should be taken into account in the award criteria.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the excellence and competitiveness of the European defence industry, they should be market- oriented and demand driven. Therefore, the fact that Member States have already committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology, possibly in a coordinated way, should be taken into account in the award criteria.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the competitiveness and efficiency of the European defence industry, they should be market-oriented and demand driven. Therefore, the fact that Member States have already committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology, possibly in a coordinated way, should be taken into account in the award criteria.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) In order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the competitiveness of the European defence industr
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The financial assistance of the Union under the Programme should not exceed 20% of the total eligible cost of the action when it relates to prototyping which is often the most costly action in the development phase. The totality of the eligible costs should however be covered for other actions in the development phase. A criterion for determining the contribution of each Member State will be its financial capacity. It is not appropriate that the cost of participation should be cut at the expense of social spending.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The financial assistance of the Union under the Programme should not exceed
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The financial assistance of the Union under the Programme should not exceed
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The financial assistance of the Union under the Programme should not exceed
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The financial assistance of the Union under the Programme should not exceed 20% of the total eligible cost of the action when it relates to prototyping which is often the most costly action in the development phase.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) As the Union support aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the sector and concerns only the specific development phase, the
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20)
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) As the Union support aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the sector and concerns only the specific development phase, the Commission should not have ownership or intellectual property rights over the products or technologies resulting from the funded actions, except for those instances when it is the promoter of the project. The applicable intellectual property rights regime will be defined contractually by the beneficiaries.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) As the Union support aims at enhancing the
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee).The Commission should endeavour to find solutions which command the widest possible support within the Committee.In this context, the Committee may meet in the format of national defence experts to provide specific assistance to the Commission.It is for the Member States to designate their representatives to this Committee. In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross-border participation of SMEs and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). I
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross-border participation of
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme, especially that of competitiveness. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross-border participation of SMEs and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross-border participation of SMEs and that therefore a fixed proportion of at least 20% of the overall budget will benefit such action.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and e
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross-border participation of SMEs
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) For the selection of actions to be funded by the Programme, the Commission or the entities referred to in Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation N°966/2012 should organise competitive calls as provided for by Regulation No 966/2012. After evaluation of the received proposals with the help of an independent expert committee comprising the European Parliament, Commission and experts from academia, think tanks or other stakeholders, excluding representatives from defence companies in order to avoid bias, the Commission will select the actions to be funded under the Programme. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the adoption and the implementation of the work programme, as well as for awarding the funding to selected actions. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . _________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) For the selection of actions to be funded by the Programme, the Commission or the entities referred to in Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation N°966/2012 should organise competitive calls as provided for by Regulation No 966/2012. After evaluation of the received proposals with the help of independent experts validated upon request by Member States, the Commission will select the actions to be funded under the Programme. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the adoption and the implementation of the work programme, as well as for awarding the funding to selected actions. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . _________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 a (new) (23 a) The Commission when monitoring and controlling the export of arms and technologies produced with funding from the European Union to countries other than NATO, EU and NATO-equivalent countries shall be assisted by a supervisory body made up of the European Parliament, European Commission, European External Action Service and EU Member States (hereafter referred to as the Supervisory Committee).
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) The Commission should draw up an i
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) The Commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the Programme, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. This report should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs and mid-caps in projects under the Programme as well as their participation
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) The Commission should draw up an interim progress report by the end of the first year of implementation and an implementation report at the end of the Programme, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. This report should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) The Commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the first year and then again at the end of the Programme, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. This report should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) The Commission should draw up an implementation and evaluation report at the end of
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) The Commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the Programme, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. This report should also analyse and promote the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 a (new) (25 a) Commission and Members States should assure the widest possible promotion of the Programme in order to increase its effectiveness and thus to improve the competitiveness of the defence industry and defence capabilities of the Member States.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 a (new) (25 a) For the next MFF, the Commission should deploy financial resources for the next Programme to follow.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 A European cooperation mechanism between the Commission, Member States and undertakings supporting the development and implementation of a joint European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme)
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) in an effort to progressivly framing the common defence policy in accordance with Artile 2.4 TFEU to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry and to contribute to the Union’s strategic defence autonomy by supporting actions in their development phase;
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the technological and industrial autonomy of the Union and the competitiveness and innovation capacity of
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry, especially cyberdefence, by supporting actions in their development phase;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry by supporting actions in the
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) to
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support and leverage the cross- border cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support and leverage
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support and leverage the cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support and leverage the cooperation between
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support and leverage
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support and leverage the cooperation between Member States and undertakings, including small and medium- sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union in order to avoid the duplication of industrial skills and crowding-out effects for national defence investments;
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support and leverage the cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support and leverage the cooperation between Member States and with undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products solely in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union in the context of the Capability Development Plan of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP);
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support, level and leverage the cooperation between undertakings, including and promoting the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union;
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support and leverage the cross- border cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union;
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to support and leverage the cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) Promote the interoperability and better standardisation needed to set up collaborative projects;
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) to support the creation of a common definition of technical specifications;
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c (c)
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) To foster better exploitation of the results of defence research
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) to promote, through economies of scale and joint projects involving various Member States and businesses, increased efficiency and lower costs in the defence industry.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) to support undertakings in the scope of conversion of excess military into civilian production lines.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) to foster Europe’s strategic autonomy.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 The amount for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2019-2020 is set at EUR
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 3. The Union's financial assistance shall be implemented by the Commission as provided for
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 3. The Union's financial assistance shall be implemented by the Commission as provided for by Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 directly or indirectly by entrusting budget implementation tasks to the European Defence Agency or to entities listed in Article 58(1) (c) of that Regulation.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. The Programme shall provide support for actions by beneficiaries in the development phase covering both new and the upgrade of existing products and technologies
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. The Programme shall provide support for actions by beneficiaries in the development phase covering both new and the upgrade of existing products and technologies developed by Member States, in relation to:
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. The Programme shall
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point –a (new) (-a) studies such as feasibility studies and other accompanying measures;
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the design of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology as well as the technical specifications on which such design has been developed which may include partial tests for risk reduction in an industrial or representative environment;
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the design of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology as well as the technical specifications on which such design has been developed;
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) the prototyping of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology. A prototype is a model of a product or technology that can demonstrate the element's performance in an operational environment;
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) the testing of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology;
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) the qualification of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert form military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology; qualification is the entire process of demonstrating that the design of a product/component/technology meets the specified requirements. This process provides objective evidence by which particular requirements of a design are demonstrated to have been achieved;
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) the qualification of a defence product or a product supporting the undertakings' aim to convert form military to civil production, tangible or intangible component or technology; qualification is the entire process of demonstrating that the design of a product/component/technology meets the specified requirements. This process provides objective evidence by which particular requirements of a design are demonstrated to have been achieved;
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) the certification of a defence product or technology or a product or technology supporting the undertakings' aim to convert from military to civil production. Certification is the process according to which a national authority certifies that the product/component/technology complies with the applicable regulations;
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (f a) development of technologies or assets increasing efficiency across the life cycle of defence products and technologies.
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (f a) the development of technologies or assets increasing efficiency across the life cycle of defence products and technologies.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least t
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least two different Member States. The undertakings which are beneficiaries shall not effectively be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity or shall not control each other. This rule shall not apply to actions in support of civil-military conversion.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least two different Member States.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least two different Member States. The undertakings
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three different undertakings which are established in at least two different Member States. The undertakings which are beneficiaries shall not effectively be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity or shall not control each other.
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least t
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least t
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least t
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. A funding bonus of five per cent will be given when the action is undertaken by entities from more than two different Member States.
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. For the purposes of paragraph 2, 'effective control' means a relationship constituted by rights, contracts or any other means which, either separately or jointly and having regard to the considerations of fact or law involved, confer the possibility of directly or indirectly exercising a decisive influence on an
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the right to use all or part of the assets of an
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) rights or contracts which confer a decisive influence on the composition, voting or decisions of the bodies of an
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Consortia as defined in Article 9(1) shall offer proof of viability via a demonstration that the remaining costs of the eligible action which are not covered by the EU support will be covered by other means of financing such as Member States’ contributions.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 4. When it relates to actions defined under point (b) to (f) of the first paragraph, the action must be based on common technical specifications. The above actions shall be carried out in a fully transparent manner.
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 4. When it relates to actions defined under point (b) to (f) of the first paragraph, the action must be based on common technical specifications that promote interoperability.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Actions which contribute in parts or entirely (parts and components including software, artificial intelligence features, and any relevant dual-use technologies), directly or indirectly to the following technologies shall be excluded the Programme: (a) Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead and missile technology; (b) Banned weapons and munitions not compliant with international law such as: (i) Cluster munitions and related aspects in line with the Convention on Cluster Munitions; (ii) Anti-personal landmines and related aspects in line with the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti- Personnel Mines and their Destruction; (iii) Incendiary weapons including white phosphorus; (iv) Depleted uranium ammunitions; (c) Fully autonomous weapons that enable lethal actions without meaningful human intervention; (d) Small and light weapons (SALW) mainly developed for export purposes, i.e. where no Member State has expressed a requirement for the action to be carried out.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Product related actions in relation to weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies and product related actions in relation to banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law are not eligible.Product related actions in relation to small arms and light weapons, when they are developed mainly for export purposes, are not eligible.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Actions in relation to products listed in Annex A shall not be funded.Actions in relation to products listed in Annex B shall not be funded if they are developed mainly for export purposes.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new) 4 b. Actions which contribute directly or indirectly to the production of armed unmanned aerial vehicles or their parts, including components, software, artificial intelligence features, and any relevant dual-use technologies shall be excluded so long as no Council Decision on the use of such new military technology exists which upholds international human rights law and international humanitarian law and which addresses issues such as a legal framework, proportionality, protection of civilians and transparency.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new) 4 b. The action shall be in line with the tasks referred to in Article 42 TEU for peace keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Carter.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 c (new) 4 c. Military or dual-use technology supported by this Programme shall only be exported to NATO allies and friendly nations which fully comply with the provisions of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).Such exports shall also fully comply with the eight criteria of Common position 944/2008/CFSP on arms exports.The results of cooperation between Member States under this Programme shall only be authorised for export in case all participating Member States agree.The Commission shall put in place a tracking mechanism to verify the end-use and end-users of the technology supported by this Programme and report about their status every 6 months to Council and Parliament.
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. Beneficiaries
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. Beneficiaries shall be undertakings established in the Union
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. Beneficiaries and their subcontractors shall be undertakings established in the Union
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. Beneficiaries shall be undertakings established in the Union
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. Beneficiaries shall be undertakings established in the Union, in which Member States and/or nationals of Member States own more than 50% of the undertaking and effectively control it within the meaning of Article 6(3), whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings. In addition, all infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the participants, including subcontractors and other third parties, in actions funded under the Programme shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States during the entire duration of the action, unless located in non-EU states that are strategic partners with the EU in defence or space matters, and members of the European Space Agency.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. Beneficiaries shall be undertakings established in the Union, in which Member States and/or nationals of Member States own more than 50% of the undertaking and effectively control it within the meaning of Article 6(3), whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings. In addition, all infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the participants, including subcontractors and other third parties, in actions funded under the Programme shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States during the entire duration of the action or the production.
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. Beneficiaries and their subcontractors shall be undertakings established in the Union, in which Member States and/or nationals of Member States own more than 50% of the undertaking and effectively control it within the meaning of Article 6(3), whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings. In addition, all infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the participants, including subcontractors and other third parties, in actions funded under the Programme shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States during the entire duration of the action.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. Beneficiaries shall
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. Beneficiaries shall be undertakings established in the Union, in which Member States and/or nationals of Member States own
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. Beneficiaries shall be
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Where an undertaking’s ultimate controlling company is located outside of the Union, it shall only be eligible for funding provided the following cumulative conditions are met as determined by the Ministries of Defence of each Member State that participates in the action: 1.The undertaking offers products, assets or technologies of which there is no Union equivalent that may be used as an alternative; 2.The use of that undertaking does not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union; 3.The Ministry of Defence of the Member State where the undertaking is located has provided that undertaking with security clearance and demands that ‘Chinese walls’ exist between the subsidiary and the ultimate controlling company that prevent essential know-how, technologies from being moved to the ultimate controlling company; 4.Any ownership of know-how and IPR that arises through use of the Programme does not leave the Union; 5.The ultimate controlling company, nor the third country where it is located, does not control or restrict the use of know- how, technologies and IPR arising through use of the Programme.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. By derogation from paragraph 1, an undertaking that includes the participation of an SME subcontractor or third party originating in an EFTA Member State is eligible under the following conditions: a) That the participants show that the goods and/or services provided by these SME subcontractors or third parties are vital to the completion of a project; b) That these same good and/or services cannot be obtained in an EU Member State; c)That the Member State in which the undertaking is located provides sufficient assurances, in accordance with national procedures, that this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States as established in the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy in accordance with Title V of the TEU.
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. In case a change occurs regarding the effective control of an undertaking participating in the Programme, the undertaking concerned should inform without delay the Commission and competent authority in the Member State in which it is established which will then jointly decide on appropriate measures with regards to the protection of national and Union interests.
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and their subcontractors, including other third parties, in actions funded under the Programme shall be located on the territory of the Union during the entire duration of the action, as shall their executive management structures.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Subcontractors shall be undertakings established in the Union, in which Member States and/or nationals of Member States own more than 50% of the undertaking and effectively control it within the meaning of Article 6(3), whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings.
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. If a supply chain entity, regardless of the level of outsourcing, intervenes in a critical part of the process or a large volume of the activity, it must meet the same eligibility criteria as the beneficiaries and their subcontractors.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Beneficiaries may cooperate with undertakings established outside the territory of the European Union in activities funded under the Programme.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new) 1 b. By derogation from paragraph 1, an undertaking controlled by non-EU states or by non-EU entities is eligible if the Member State or partner country is located in provides sufficient assurances, in accordance with national procedures, that this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States as established in the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy in accordance with Title V of the TEU.
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 c (new) 1 c. Where no competitive substitutes are readily available in the EU, and if this usage would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States, beneficiaries and their subcontractors may use assets, infrastructure, facilities and resources located or held outside the territory of EU Member States or controlled by third countries.When performing an eligible action, beneficiaries and their subcontractors may also cooperate with undertakings established outside the territory of EU Member States or controlled by non-EU states or non-EU entities, if this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States.
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. If the
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Undertakings that hold bank accounts, directly or through subsidiaries or participated companies, in jurisdictions classified as tax havens by the OECD or the EU shall not be eligible for funding.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. For the purposes of the actions funded under the Programme, thebeneficiaries and their subcontractors shall not be subject to control bynon-EU States or by non-EU entities.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. Member States, in cooperation with the European Defence Agency and the External Action Service, should ensure that information about the Programme is adequately distributed to ensure that SMEs have access to information related to the Programme.
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 Each applicant shall declare, by written statement, that it is fully aware of and compliant with applicable national and Union legislation and regulations relating to activities in the domain of defence, including the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, the Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items and the relevant national legislation on export controls.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 Each
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph –1 (new) -1. A consortium for the purpose of the Regulation is a group of undertakings as defined in Article 6(2) wishing to participate in an action under the Programme, and that meet the eligibility criteria laid down in this Regulation.The beneficiaries that will receive funding pursuant to the award procedure in Article 14 shall also be considered a consortium for the purpose of this Regulation.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 1. Where the Union’s financial assistance is provided through a grant, the members of any consortium wishing to participate in an action shall appoint one of them to act as coordinator, which shall be identified in the grant agreement. The coordinator shall be the principal point of contact between the members of the consortium in relations with the Commission or the relevant funding body, unless specified otherwise in the grant agreement or in the event of non- compliance with its obligations under the grant agreement. The coordinator shall regularly report back to the EU institutions regarding the status of funded actions.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 1. Where the Union’s
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The members of a consortium participating in an action shall be considered beneficiaries as defined in Article 7(1).
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. The members of a consortium participating in an action shall conclude an internal agreement establishing their rights and obligations with respect to the implementation of the action, including the issue of the intellectual property rights connected to the new products, (in compliance with the grant agreement), except in duly justified cases provided for in the work programme or call for proposals.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. The members of a consortium participating in an action shall conclude an internal agreement establishing their rights and obligations with respect to the implementation of the action (in compliance with the
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part Actions proposed for funding under the Programme shall be evaluated in a transparent manner, based on objective and measurable parameters, taking into account the overall aim of the programme to achieve a well-functioning European Defence Industrial Development Programme, as well as the geographical balance between participating Member States and on the basis of the following cumulative criteria:
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part Actions proposed for
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part Actions proposed for funding under the Programme shall be evaluated on the basis of the following
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a (a)
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a (a)
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) excellence, which can in particular be characterised when the project tends to the development of a critical or disruptive technology;
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) excellence, industrial performance and competition;
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (a a) contribution to innovation in particular by showing that the proposed actions include ground-breaking or novel concepts and approaches, new promising future technological improvements or the application of technologies or concepts previously not applied in defence sector;
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (a a) efficiency gains for the overall reduction of costs for defence;
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) contribution to the in
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) contribution to the innovation and technological development of defence industries and thus to fostering the industrial autonomy of the Union in
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) contribution to the innovation and technological development of defence industries and thus to fostering the industrial and strategic autonomy of the Union in the field of defence technologies; and,
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) contribution to the security and defence interests of the Union by enhancing defence technologies which contribute to the implementation of the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point γ (c) contribution to the economic interests and the security and defence interests of the Union by enhancing defence technologies which contribute to implement defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union; and,
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) contribution to the
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) contribution to the security and defence interests of the Union by enhancing defence technologies which contribute to implement defence capability priorities
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) contribution to the unification of technical specifications;and
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) viability notably via a demonstration by the beneficiaries that the remaining costs of the eligible action are covered by other means of financing such as Member States’ contributions and private sources of funding; and
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) viability notably via a demonstration by the
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) the proportion of the overall budget for the action that is to be allocated in such a way as to enable participation by SMEs established in the European Union that provide added value, whether as members of the consortium or as subcontractors, and in particular to SMEs that are not established in the Member States in which the undertakings in the consortium are established;
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) contribution to greater efficiency and lower costs in the European defence industry by reducing duplication and overlaps;
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new) (db) possibility of involving a network of PMEs;
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) for actions described in points (b) to (
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) for actions described in points (b) to (e) of Article 6(1), the contribution
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) for actions described in points (b) to (e) of Article 6(1), the contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that Member States have
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new) (e a) the proportion of the overall budget of the action to be allocated to the participation of SMEs established in the European Union bringing added value, either as members of the consortium, as subcontractors or as other undertakings in the supply chain, and in particular to SMEs which are established in the Member States other than those where the undertakings in the consortium which are not SMEs are established;
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new) (e a) contribution to innovative conversion of military to civilian production.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new) (e b) Non-fulfilment of any of these criteria shall not be considered eliminatory.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new) (e b) increased or new cross-border cooperation
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed 20% of the total cost of the action where it relates to prototyping. In all the other cases, the assistance may cover up to 50% of the total cost of the action.
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation – The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. An action developed by a
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. If a consortium develops an action as defined in Article 6(1) and undertakes to allocate at least 10% of the eligible cost of the action to SMEs and small intermediaries established in the EU, it may benefit from a funding rate increased by 10 percentage points.This additional funding percentage may be increased by a percentage equivalent to twice the cost of the action assigned to SMEs established in EU Member States other than those in which the undertakings in the consortium that are not SMEs are established.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. If a consortium is developing an action as defined in Article 5(1) and commits to allocate at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action to SMEs which are established in the EU, it may benefit from a funding rate increased by percentage points equivalent to the percentage of the cost of the action allocated to SMEs but not exceeding 8 percentage points.
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. If a consortium is developing an action as defined in Article 5(1) and commits to allocate atl east 5% of the of the eligible cost of the action to SMEs which are established in the EU, it may benefit from a funding rate increased by percentage points equivalent to the percentage of the cost of the action allocated to SMEs but not exceeding 10 percentage points.
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. If a consortium is developing an action as defined in Article 5(1) and commits to allocate at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action to SMEs which are established in the EU, it may benefit from a funding rate increased by percentage points equivalent to the percentage of the cost of the action allocated to SMEs, but not exceeding 10 percentage points.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. If a consortium is developing an action related to the items as defined in Article 5(1), in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation, it may benefit from a funding rate increased by an additional 10 percentage points.
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to SMEs, which are established in the EU, it may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 10%.
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. If a consortium is developing an action as defined in Article 5(1) and commits to allocate at least 5% of the of the eligible cost of the action to Mid-caps which are established in the EU, it may benefit from a funding rate increased by percentage points equivalent to the percentage of the cost of the action allocated to Mid-caps but not exceeding 10 percentage points.This funding rate can only be applied once the Commission establishes a working definition for a "Mid-cap" in the work programme.
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. If a consortium is developing an action as defined in Article 5(1) and commits to allocate at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action to Mid-caps which are established in the EU, it may benefit from a funding rate increased by percentage points equivalent to the percentage of the cost of the action allocated to Mid-caps, but not exceeding 10 percentage point.This funding rate can only be applied once the Commission establishes a working definition for a "Mid-cap" in the work programme.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Title 1 rejects the Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the EU defence industry
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. If a consortium is developing an action as defined in Article 5(1) and commits to allocate at least 5% of the of the eligible cost of the action to SMEs which are established in the EU, it may benefit from a funding rate increased by percentage points equivalent to the percentage of the cost of the action allocated to SMEs but not exceeding 8 percentage points.
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. If a consortium is developing an action as defined in Article 6(1), it may benefit from a funding rate increased by percentage points equivalent to double the percentage of the cost of the action allocated to SMEs established in EU Member States other than those where the undertakings in the consortium which are not SMEs are established.
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to SMEs, which are established in the EU other than those where the undertakings in the consortium which are not SMEs are established, it may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 20%.
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 c (new) 2 c. If a consortium is developing an action as defined in Article 5(1) and commits to allocate at least 5% of the of the eligible cost of the action to Mid-caps which are established in the EU, it may benefit from a funding rate increased by percentage points equivalent to the percentage of the cost of the action allocated to Mid-caps but not exceeding 8 percentage points.
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 The
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 The
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new) Military technology and equipment that has been produced with funding from the European Union under the Programme shall not be exported to non-NATO, non- EU or non-NATO equivalent countries (hereafter referred to as Third Countries) without prior authorisation by the Supervisory Committee.Upon being notified by a beneficiary of their intention to export military technologies or equipment to a third country, the Supervisory Committee shall decide based on relevant EU legislation, in particular the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment, the Common Military List of the European Union and the User's Guide to Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP defining common rules governing the control of exports of military technology and equipment.
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new) The results of the actions under this Programme shall under no circumstances be under the control of anythird country or enitity edstablished outside of the Union.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Title 1 Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing the European Defence Industrial Development
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The work programme shall set out in detail the categories of projects to be funded under the Programme, the type of financing and the allocated budget, including the maximum funding rates, and the desired categories of eligible actions as defined in Article 5(1), including where appropriate the evaluation methodology including weightings and minimum thresholds for the fulfilment of the award criteria.
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 2. The work programme shall set out in detail the categories of projects to be
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. The work programme shall ensure that a
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. The work programme shall ensure that a
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. The work programme, whose objective is to promote European cooperation, shall ensure that a credible proportion of the overall budget will benefit actions enabling the cross-border participation of SMEs.
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. The work programme shall ensure that a
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. The work programme shall ensure that a credible proportion of
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. The work programme shall ensure
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. The work programme shall ensure that at least10% of the overall budget will benefit the cross-border participation of SMEs;in addition, a specific category of projects dedicated to SMEs shall be established by the work programme.
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Citation 1 a (new) Having regard to the Permanent Structured Cooperation in Security and Defence agreed by 23 Member States of the European Union on 13th November 2017, as outlined in the Treaty of the EU, Articles 42 (6) and 46, as well as Protocol 10,
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by an independent expert
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by independent experts on the basis of the award criteria of Article 10. Close cooperation between governments (as sole customers), industries (as main suppliers) and R&T organisations is crucial for success of the Programme
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by independent experts
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by independent experts
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The European Defence Agency shall be invited as observer. Where the agenda concerns international cooperative initiatives in the NATO context, NATO shall be invited as an observer for the purpose of the relevant items.
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The European Defence Agency shall be invited
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The European Defence Agency and representatives of the European Parliament, civil society and academia shall be invited as observer.
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The European Defence Agency shall be invited as observer to provide its views and recommendations.
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The European Defence Agency as well as relevant NATO bodies shall be invited as observer.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Commission shall establish an Advisory group composed of independent experts, academia and civil society organisations to provide advice to the Committee in particular on the compatibility of technology supported by this Programme with a view on moral, ethical and international law obligations of both the Union and its Member States.
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Commission shall regularly consult the Programme Committee which shall meet also in specific configurations, Committee members should be given early and effective opportunities to examine the draft implementing act and express their views.
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of the programme and annually report on the progress made in accordance with Article 38(3)(e) of Regulation 966/2012. To this end, the Commission shall put in place necessary monitoring arrangements.
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. To support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future Union policy actions, the Commission shall draw up a retrospective evaluation report and send it to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report - building on relevant consultations of Member States and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in Article 2. It shall also analyse cross border participation of SMEs and small mid-cap companies in projects implemented under the programme as well as the participation of SMEs
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall draw up an annual monitoring report examining the efficiency and effectiveness of supported actions in terms of financial implementation, results, costs and, where possible, impact. To support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future Union policy actions, the Commission shall draw up a
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. To support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future Union policy actions, the Commission shall draw up a retrospective evaluation report and send it to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report - building on relevant consultations of Member States and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in Article 2. It shall also analyse cross border participation
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. To support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future Union policy actions, the Commission shall draw up a retrospective evaluation report and send it to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report - building on relevant consultations of Member States and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in Article 2 and shall be send to Parliament and to the Council every six months. It shall also analyse cross border participation of SMEs in projects implemented under the programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. To support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future Union policy actions, the Commission
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The Commission shall provide an interim report, halfway through the implementation of the Programme, that will include an assessment of the governance of the Programme, implementation rates, project award results including SMEs and Mid-caps involvement and the degree of their cross- border participation, and funding granted in accordance with Article 190 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/12 as set out in Article 14(1), by 30 July 2019.
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The Commission shall provide, by the end of the first year of the Programme, an interim report that will include an assessment of the governance of the Programme, implementation rates, project award results including SMEs and Mid-caps involvement and the degree of their cross-border participation, and funding granted in accordance with Article 190 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/12 as set out in Article 14(1), by30 July 2019.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development. Complementary to national programmes, it should enable the Union to introduce a significant leverage effect for national investments to boost cooperation between Member States and between their industries.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Member States shall report to the Commission or the EU Delegations on the export of EU-funded defence technologies and equipment to Third Countries on a six-monthly basis.The Commission shall setup a tracking mechanism to verify the end-use and end-users of defence technologies and equipment funded by the Programme and exported to Third Countries and report back to the European Parliament on a yearly basis.
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. Six months before the end of this Programme, the Commission shall establish an interim evaluation report on the achievement of the objectives of all the actions supported under the Programme at the level of results and impacts, the efficiency of the use of resources and its European added value.This interim evaluation report needs to the available to the European Parliament and Council before any decision on a continuation of the Programme under the new multiannual financial framework can be taken.
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 c (new) 2 c. The Commission shall establish a final evaluation report on the longer-term impact and sustainability of the Programme. All grant beneficiaries and other parties involved who have received Union funds under this Regulation shall provide the Commission with the appropriate data and information necessary to permit the monitoring and evaluation of the measures concerned.The Commission shall submit the reports referred to in paragraphs 2, 2a, 2b and 2c to the European Parliament and Council.
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall take appropriate measures to ensure that, when actions financed under this Regulation are implemented, the financial interests of the Union are protected by the application of preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities, by effective checks and, if irregularities are detected, by the recovery or, where appropriate, the restitution of the amounts wrongly paid and, where appropriate, by effective, proportionate and dissuasive administrative and financial penalties
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 a (new) Article 19 a ANNEX I Non eligible products - Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies; - Banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law; Fully autonomous weapons that enable strikes to be carried out without meaningful human control as well as IA software, dual-use and military components that leave to the machine the final decision to apply lethal force; - Weapon systems that are not regulated by international legal frameworks that have been ratified by the European Union or all the EU member states individually to prevent misuse.
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 b (new) Article 19 b ANNEX II Non eligible products, when they are mainly developed for export purposes:- Small arms and light weapons.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies. The Fund should complement national defence budgets and provide an incentive for Member States to invest more in defence. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development, as well as undertakings in the scope of conversion from military to civilian production.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing and acquiring defence capabilities to respond to security challenges,
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 a (new) (1 a) In order for the establishment of an efficient European defence equipment market, including for this Programme to have a real impact, it is of crucial importance that key regulatory preconditions are fulfilled.One of these core regulatory preconditions is the full implementation of directive 2009/81/EC on defence procurement which was adopted eight years ago with a view to improve the functioning of the defence market and increasing competition.If fully applied, it still could make a significant contribution to achieving the goal of an integrated open and competitive European Defence Equipment Market.However, the evaluations of the Directive identified a number of shortcomings.In particular, and despite a more than twofold increase in the value of the contracts published EU-wide, a very significant share of defence procurement is still done outside EU public procurement rules leaving a significant untapped potential to generate further public savings.Furthermore, public authorities still use, to some extent, offsets/industrial return requirements which can lead to uncertainties for the industry.Finally, the subcontracting provisions of the Directive, which enable procurement authorities to require the successful tenderer to subcontract a share of the contract to third parties via competitive tendering, are rarely used.After eight years on inactivity, it is now time for effective implementation of the Directive, including through enforcement by the Commission.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry inter alia cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry. Particularly at this stage when State economies are under heavy pressure, the citizens of the Member States are questioning the expediency and scope of this initiative. By supporting the development phase, the Programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation. The Programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with Article 182 TFEU and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, with a view to the European Union’s strategic and technological autonomy, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. Th
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at defining and implementing the progressive framing of a common defence policy in accordance with Article 2.4 TFEU and at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry inter alia cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry. By supporting the development phase, the Programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation. The Programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with Article 182 TFEU and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) In order to contribute to the e
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, and thus to improve defence capabilities and security of Member States, inter alia cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry. By supporting the development phase, the Programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation. The Programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with Article 182 TFEU and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry and to consolidate the Union’s strategic defence autonomy, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry inter alia cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry. By supporting the development phase, the Programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation. The Programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with Article 182 TFEU and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry inter alia cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies. The development phase, which follows the research and technology phase, entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry. By supporting the development phase, the Programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation. The Programme and any form of its potential continuation after 2020, should complement activities carried out in accordance with Article 182 TFEU and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry inter alia cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) In order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Industrial Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the Programme) should be established. The Programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies. Note that, according to some studies, the EU could save between 25 and 100 billion euros a year through an enhanced defence cooperation in defence.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies, promoting a more integrated market, making investment profitable and avoiding duplication of capacities and spending.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies. At the same time, an agreement in principle should also be sought for the allocation of the means for industrial production.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) The Programme should not lead to an armament of the European Union. To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3 a) To alleviate any potential negative effects of the integration in the European Union defence market, the Programme should support actions aimed at converting military into civilian technologies and production lines.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The Programme should cover a two year period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020 whereas the amount for the implementation of the Programme should be determined for this period. Any continuation after 2020, drawing from the experience of the European Defence Industrial Development Programme, must not jeopardies the goals and financing of current Common European Polices such as Common Agriculture Policy and Regional policy of the European Union.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The Programme should cover a two year period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) Funding for the programme should not be drawn from the budget earmarked for satellite navigation programmes (in particular Copernicus) or the Connecting Europe Facility, especially the entries for sustainable development, environmental protection, the promotion of interoperability or the dissemination, operation and updating of trans-European digital service infrastructures.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The Programme should be implemented in full compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council6
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The Programme should be implemented in full compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The Programme should be implemented in full compliance with
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) In view of the specificities of the sector, in practice no collaborative project between undertakings will be launched if the Member States have not first agreed to support such projects, taking into account their needs, the scope thereof and their ability to participate in them. After having defined common defence capability priorities at Union-level and also taking into account where appropriate collaborative initiatives on a regional basis, Member States identify and consolidate military requirements and define the technical specifications of the project. They may also appoint a project manager in charge of leading the work related to the development of a collaborative project.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) In view of the specificities of the sector, the Program will define priority research and development areas previously agreed by the member states depending on common needs in the field of security and defence, in practice no collaborative project between undertakings will be launched if the Member States have not first agreed to support such projects. After having defined common defence capability priorities at Union-level and also taking into account where appropriate collaborative initiatives on a regional basis, Member States identify and consolidate military requirements and define the technical specifications of the project
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7)
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) In view of the specificities of the sector, in practice no collaborative project between undertakings will be launched if the Member States have not first agreed to support such projects. After having defined common defence capability priorities at Union-level and also taking into account where appropriate collaborative initiatives on a regional basis, Member States identify and consolidate
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) In view of the specificities of the sector, in practice no collaborative project between
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) In view of the specificities of the sector,
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8)
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) In case an action supported by the Programme is managed by a project manager appointed by Member States, the Commission should
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9)
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) The Union financial support should not affect the export of products, equipment or technologies, and it should not affect the discretion of Member States regarding policy on the export of defence related products. The Union financial support should not affect Member States' export policies on defence related productswhich are framed by Decision 2008/944/CFSP.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the competitiveness of the Union defence industry by de-risking the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the development of a defence product or technology, namely definition of common technical specifications, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures, should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies. An important factor is also the definition of the criteria for selecting the countries to which the defence products will be made available. Countries in which democratic rights and human rights are being violated will be ruled out.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the progressive framing of a common defence policy and the competitiveness of the Union defence industry by de-risking the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the development of a defence product or technology, namely definition of common technical specifications, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures, should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the competitiveness of the Union defence industry by de-risking the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the development of a defence product or technology, namely definition of common technical specifications, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures, should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies developed in the Union by Member States.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the competitiveness of the Union defence industry by de-risking the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the development of a defence product or technology, namely definition of common technical specifications, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures, should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and European defence technologies.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) As the objective of the Programme is to
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the competitiveness of
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the competitiveness of the Union defence industry
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Given that the Programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across Member States, an action should be eligible for funding under the Programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least three undertakings based in at least t
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Given that the Programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across Member States and other European partners, an action should be eligible for funding under the Programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least three undertakings based in at least two different Member States.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Given that the Programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across Member States, an action should be eligible for funding under the Programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least three undertakings based in at least t
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Given that the Programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across Member States, an action should be eligible for funding under the Programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least three undertakings based in at least t
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Given that the Programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Given that the Programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across Member States, an action should be
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) Cross-border collaboration in the development of defence products and technologies has often been hampered by the difficulty to agree on common technical specifications that promote interoperability. The absence or limited level of common technical specifications have led to increased complexity, delays and inflated costs in the development phase. The agreement on common technical specifications should be a condition in order to benefit from the Union's support under this Programme. Actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications should also be eligible for support under the Programme.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) Cross-border collaboration in the development of defence products and technologies has often been hampered by the difficulty to agree on common technical specifications. The absence or limited level of common technical specifications have led to increased complexity, delays and inflated costs in the development phase. The agreement on common technical specifications should be a condition in order to benefit from the Union's administrative support under this Programme. Actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications should also be eligible for support under the Programme.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States. Other aspects which are likely to influence decision-making on strategic economic issues, such as composition of the board and executive management, shareholder rights, financial ties and commercial cooperation between the undertaking and any shareholders in third countries, should also be examined.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry and supporting Europe's strategic and technological autonomy, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States. Material, non-material and human resources should be free to use and free of restrictions vis-à-vis third countries.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals or subsidiaries of third country undertakings located in the Union where the Member States participating in the Programme provide that undertaking with security clearances and the subsidiary contributes to the Union competitiveness in Defence should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States. It is also important to decide on how to promote the products in third countries. Namely, whether this is to be done through transnational co-operation or also through private intermediaries.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support.An undertaking controlled by non-EU States or by non-EU entities is eligible if this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry and contributing to the Union’s strategic defence autonomy, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States.
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Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry and consolidating the Union’s strategic defence autonomy quite independently of third countries, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential defence and security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry and consolidating the Union’s strategic defence autonomy, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities which are established in the Union and
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) In order to achieve the objectives of the Programme, beneficiary undertakings should be able to cooperate with undertakings established in third countries, especially if those have a relevant expertise for the project financed. However, those undertakings should not be located in third countries that are not identified in the work programme. Where appropriate, and in particular when the objectives of the Common Security and Defence policy of the Union, or the Union interest as regards intellectual property, are at stake, a more cautious approach should be followed.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Eligible actions developed in the context of the Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union agreed between the Foreign Affairs Ministers and Defence Ministers of 23 Member States on 13 November 2017 would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects should thus be eligible for an increased funding rate.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects should thus be eligible for an increased
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 a (new) (14a) In order to avoid the emergence of new gaps and widening disparities between defence industries and European Union Member States, it would be useful to identify conditions and modalities that will facilitate and encourage participation in projects by States from different geographical areas.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) If a consortium of undertakings wishes to participate in an eligible action under the Programme and financial assistance of the Union is to take form of a grant, the consortium should appoint one of its members as a coordinator who will be the principle point of contact with the Commission and who shall regularly report back to the Union institutions on the status of actions funded under the Programme.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. The European Defence Action Plan published by the Commission on 30 November 2016 highlighted the need to maximise synergies between the civil and military spheres, including in areas such as space policy, cyber security, cyber defence and maritime security. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest, may also be
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union and in compliance with international law, also taking into consideration the concerns about Lethal Automated Weapons systems in the context of the UN Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons and the European Parliament's resolution of 27 February 2014 on the use of armed drones. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest, may also be taken into account.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union as defined objectively within the context of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the context of CSDP should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are
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