2022/0033(NLE) | [ParlTrack]

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) The Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking addresses clearly defined topics that enable European industries at large to design, manufacture and deliver innovation throughout the semiconductor supply chain, from the recycling of chips and critical raw materials to the conductive quantum technologies, and use the most innovative technologies in electronic components and systems.

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) The Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking addresses clearly defined topics that enable European industries at large to research, innovate, design, manufacture and use the most innovative technologies in electronic components and systems.

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) The Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking addresses clearly defined topics that enable European industries at large to design~~, manufacture and use~~ and research the most innovative technologies in electronic components and systems.

Amendment 24 #

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) Regulation (EU) […]23 establishes a framework for increasing the Union’s resilience in the field of semiconductor technologies, stimulating investment, strengthening the capabilities of the European semiconductor supply chain, while keeping in mind that the market is growing in cycles of oversupply and shortages, and increasing cooperation among the Member States and the Commission. To create the conditions necessary to strengthen the Union’s industrial innovation capacity, the Chips for Europe Initiative (the ‘Initiative’) is established. In order to ensure a consistent implementation of the Initiative, the European Semiconductor Board and stakeholders should provide advice to the Public Authorities Board. _________________ 23 OJ L …, p…

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) Regulation (EU) […]23 establishes a framework for increasing the Union’s resilience in the field of semiconductor technologies, stimulating public and private investment, strengthening the capabilities of the European semiconductor supply chain, and increasing cooperation among the Member States and the Commission. To create the conditions necessary to strengthen the Union’s industrial research and innovation capacity, the Chips for Europe Initiative (the ‘Initiative’) is established. In order to ensure a consistent implementation of the Initiative, the European Semiconductor Board should provide advice to the Public Authorities Board. _________________ 23 OJ L …, p…

Amendment 26 #

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3 a) The Chips for Europe Initiative is a new strategic initiative of the Union, and requires fresh budgetary resources. The funding needs of the Initiative should be taken into consideration in the mid- term review of the Multiannual Financial Framework, with a view to ensuring the stability, coherence, ambition and long- term financing of the Initiative. Considering that new investments for advanced semiconductor design and manufacturing are extremely capital intensive, the mobilisation of Union funding should continue. Moreover, a framework to face exceptional crisis situations, such as inflation, should be envisaged.

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3 a) The Joint Undertaking should have clear and identifiable social and environmental added value across the Union.

Amendment 28 #

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)

(3 b) In order to achieve the greatest possible positive impact of Union funding and the most effective contribution to general interest, the Chips Fund should guarantee open-source results or proportionate public ownership of intellectual property rights.

Amendment 29 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)

(4 a) The total financial resources allocated to the Horizon Europe programme, as a major priority of the Union, should not be reduced or re- purposed to fund activities outside of research and innovation and the reduction of the financial resources of the programme, aimed to reinforce the financial envelope of the Digital Europe programme with the aim of contributing to the Chips initiative, should be compensated by additional funding sources.

Amendment 30 #

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)

(4 b) The allocation of funds for the activities of the Chips for Europe Initiative should not detract from other research, development and innovation activities conducted under Horizon Europe and should ensure continuation of the envisaged Horizon Europe clusters projects.

Amendment 31 #

(5) The Initiative aims to reinforce the competitiveness and resilience, which is best achieved by investing in R&D&I as well as diversification, of the semiconductor technological and industrial base, whilst strengthening the innovation capacity of its semiconductor ecosystem, reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies, and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components. These aims should be supported by bridging the gap between the Union’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their industrial exploitation. It should promote capacity building to enable design, production and systems integration in next-generation semiconductor technologies, enhance collaboration among key players across the Union, strengthening Europe’s semiconductor supply and value chains, serving key industrial sectors, and creating new markets. The Commission should monitor the delivered value and progress of the aims of the Initiative in accordance with measurable indicators;

Amendment 32 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The Initiative aims to reinforce the competitiveness and resilience of the semiconductor technological and industrial base, whilst strengthening the innovation capacity of its semiconductor ecosystem, reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies, and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components, while promoting sustainable manufacturing processes, mainly reducing the amount of water and energy used. These aims should be supported by bridging the gap between the Union’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their industrial exploitation. It should promote capacity building to enable design, production and systems integration in next-generation semiconductor technologies, enhance collaboration among key players across the Union, strengthening Europe’s semiconductor supply and value chains, serving key industrial sectors, and creating new markets.

Amendment 33 #

Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The Initiative aims to reinforce the competitiveness and resilience of the semiconductor technological and industrial base, whilst strengthening the innovation capacity of its semiconductor ecosystem, reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies, and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components. These aims should be supported by bridging the gap between the Union’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their industrial exploitation. It should promote capacity building to enable design, production and systems integration in next-generation semiconductor technologies, such as integrated photonics and quantum technologies, enhance collaboration among key players across the Union, strengthening Europe’s semiconductor supply and value chains, serving key industrial sectors, and creating new markets.

Amendment 34 #

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The Initiative aims to reinforce the ~~competitiveness and resilience of the~~European semiconductor tec~~hnological and industrial base, whilst strengthening the innovation capacity of its semiconductor ecosystem~~osystem, including manufacturing capacities, reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies, and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components. These aims should be supported by bridging the gap between the Union’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their industrial exploitation. It should promote capacity building to enable design, production and systems integration in next-generation semiconductor technologies, enhance collaboration among key players across the Union, strengthening Europe’s semiconductor supply and value chains, serving ~~key industrial sectors, and creating new markets~~ambitious social and environmental objectives throughout the Union.

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) The Initiative aims to reinforce the competitiveness and resilience of the semiconductor technological and industrial base, whilst strengthening the research and innovation capacity of its semiconductor ecosystem, reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies, and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components. These aims should be supported by bridging the gap between the Union’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their industrial exploitation. It should promote capacity building to enable design, production, packaging and systems integration in next-generation semiconductor technologies, enhance collaboration among key players across the Union, strengthening Europe’s semiconductor supply and value chains, serving key industrial sectors, and creating new markets.

Amendment 36 #

Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5 a) In order to maximize the positive impact of the Union funding and the most effective contribution to the Union's open strategic autonomy, beneficiaries receiving financial support deriving from the Initiative should take measures to prevent unwanted technology and knowledge transfers developed within the framework of the Initiative, making use of the range of instruments available at the Union and national level. Member States should be notified and able to act when the risk of transfers from Union entities to outside the Union arises as a result of foreign take-overs or other measures taken by entities outside the Union to force technology or knowledge transfers.

Amendment 37 #

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5 a) Investing in talent and skills should be considered, with a view to bridging the gap between industry, research and education, as the availability of talent is critical to attracting semiconductor investments, by promoting human potential and skills through STEM education from primary stages of education up to the PhD level, with a specific focus on women, who are under- represented in these sectors.

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5 a) The Initiative should contribute to the twin green and digital transformation in Europe, reflecting Union's core values and fundamental rights, including privacy by design and trust, security and safety at all levels of the value chains. It should be open and show flexibility to integrate relevant stakeholders, including in particular SMEs and non profit civil society organisations.

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5 a) Given the lack of the impact assessment accompanying the Commission proposal and proposed untested method of subsidizing production, the Commission should regularly and carefully publish and deliver relevant information and assessments of the impact of this Initiative on internal market, competitiveness, and the Union and national budgets.

Amendment 40 #

Ivars IJABS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Andrus ANSIP

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5 a) The Chips Joint Undertaking should provide opportunities for the increased availability of funds to support the growth of start-ups and SMEs as well as investment across the entire value chain and across the whole Union.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)

(5 b) Public institutions have a responsibility towards citizens to exercise care in their use of public spending in all areas, including the Chips for Europe Initiative. Maximising the effectiveness and efficiency of expenditure secures the greatest value from spending decisions and helps to avoid waste and errors. It is therefore necessary to enhance the principles of good financial governance and to plan, publish and monitor the spending on this Initiative.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 c (new)

(5 c) In order to prevent the disruption in market competitiveness, the Commission should analyse the long-term effects of the subsidies granted in relation to this Regulation on innovations as subsidies and other forms of support can encourage complacency at recipient firms, therefore acting against technological upgrading in the semiconductor industry.

Amendment 43 #

Ivars IJABS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Nicola BEER, Andrus ANSIP

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The Initiative should be implemented through actions that should build upon the strong knowledge base acquired by the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking. The Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking should be tasked with providing financial support, through any instrument or procedure provided for in Horizon Europe or the Digital Europe Programme, to actions funded under the Initiative. Furthermore, the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking should be renamed to Chips Joint Undertaking. Throughout the lifetime of the Chips Joint Undertaking, ~~at least~~up to EUR 2.,875 billion should be dedicated to ~~pilot lines, design infrastructures, competence centres, and other capacity building activities~~the Chips for Europe Initiative, of which EUR 1,525 billion for capacity building activities for pilot lines, design infrastructures, competence centres, and quantum chips and EUR 1,35 billion for research and innovation activities related to these components. Furthermore, EUR 1,8 billion should be dedicated to research and innovation activities not covered under the Chips for Europe Initiative.

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)

(6 a) The Initiative should pay particular attention to the development of sustainable practices in the manufacturing of chips in Europe. Comprehensive monitoring and due diligence requirements at all stages of the value chain should allow on one hand to curb, limit and to nullify the negative environmental impact, while on the other hand guaranteeing quality employment, avoid social dumping and ensure respect of International Labour Organisation conventions.

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) The activities funded by the Chips Joint Undertaking should be covered in one single work programme, which should be adopted by the Governing Board. Before each work programme is prepared, the Public Authorities Board, taking into account the advice of the European Semiconductor Board and input from other relevant stakeholders, including as appropriate, trade unions and roadmaps produced by the Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies26 , should define the part of the work programme related to capacity building activities and research and innovation activities, including their corresponding expenditure estimates. For this purpose, the Public Authorities Board should include only the Commission and public authorities from Member States. Subsequently, on the basis of this definition, the Executive Director should prepare the work programme including capacity building and research and innovation activities and their corresponding expenditure estimates. _________________ 26 The Alliance is referred to in the Communication from the Commission of 5 May 2021 on ‘Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery’.

Amendment 47 #

Marie DAUCHY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) The activities funded by the Chips Joint Undertaking should be covered in one single work programme, which should be adopted by the Governing Board. Before each work programme is prepared, the Public Authorities Board, taking into account the optional advice of the European Semiconductor Board and input from other relevant stakeholders, including as appropriate, roadmaps produced by the Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies26, should define the part of the work programme related to capacity building activities and research and innovation activities, including their corresponding expenditure estimates. For this purpose, the Public Authorities Board should include only the Commission and public authorities from Member States. Subsequently, on the basis of this definition, the Executive Director should prepare the work programme including capacity building and research and innovation activities and their corresponding expenditure estimates. _________________ 26 The Alliance is referred to in the Communication from the Commission of 5 May 2021 on ‘Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery’.

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) The activities funded by the Chips Joint Undertaking should be covered in ~~one single~~a work programme, which should be adopted by the Governing Board. Before each work programme is prepared, the Public Authorities Board, taking into account the advice of the European Semiconductor Board and input from other relevant stakeholders, including as appropriate, roadmaps produced by the Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies26 , should define the part of the work programme related to capacity building activities and research and innovation activities, including their corresponding expenditure estimates. For this purpose, the Public Authorities Board should include only the Commission and public authorities from Member States. Subsequently, on the basis of this definition, the Executive Director should prepare the work programme including capacity building and research and innovation activities and their corresponding expenditure estimates. _________________ 26 The Alliance is referred to in the Communication from the Commission of 5 May 2021 on ‘Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery’.

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)

(7 a) Public financial support should always result in public results and technologies, and open collaboration models, such as open-source software and hardware should be encouraged. In the establishment of the work programs and in their implementation, the Joint Undertaking should respect the principle of open science, requiring beneficiaries to provide open access to research results and data following the principle “as open as possible, as closed as necessary”. The joint undertaking should lay out strict rules for derogations from these open access requirements, that might include strategic security concerns but avoid distortion of competition and restrictions to knowledge that would otherwise be needed by the Union stakeholders. Open access practices should be closely monitored by the Commission and any exemption should be listed transparently on the websites of the individual joint undertakings. Costs related to open access including data management plans should be eligible for reimbursement.

Amendment 50 #

Ivars IJABS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Andrus ANSIP

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The whole Governing Board should be involved in the preparation of the work programme, participate in the relevant discussions and receive the necessary information. When the Governing Board adopts the work programme, the voting rights for the part of the work programme related to capacity building should be limited to the Commission and Member States only. The voting rights for the part of the work programme related to R&I activities should be equally shared between the Commission, the Participating States, and the private members. In the event that a decision on one of the two parts of the work programme cannot be reached, the work programme should be adopted including only the part on which a positive decision has been reached.

Amendment 51 #

Marie DAUCHY

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) When the Governing Board adopts the work programme, the voting rights for the part of the work programme related to capacity building should be limited to the Commission and Member States only. In this instance, the Commission’s share of voting rights should be less than that of the Member States. The voting rights for the part of the work programme related to R&I activities should be equally shared between the Commission, the Participating States, and the private members. In the event that a decision on one of the two parts of the work programme cannot be reached, the work programme should be adopted including only the part on which a positive decision has been reached.

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) When the Governing Board adopts the work programme, the voting rights for the part of the work programme related to capacity building should be limited to the Commission and Member States only. The voting rights for the part of the work programme related to R&I activities should be equally shared between the Commission, and the Participating States~~, and the private members~~. In the event that a decision on one of the two parts of the work programme cannot be reached, the work programme should be adopted including only the part on which a positive decision has been reached.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) The Public Authorities Board should be responsible for the selection of the projects related to capacity building activities. For this purpose, the Public Authorities Board should include only the Commission and public authorities from Member States. There should be a balanced representation of experts among the members of the Public Authorities Board, within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking, including with respect to gender and geographical balance. Collectively, the members of the Public Authorities Board should have the necessary competences and expertise in order to make science-based recommendations to the joint undertaking, taking into account the climate, environmental and socioeconomic impact of such recommendations and the objectives of the Joint Undertaking.

Amendment 54 #

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)

(10 a) In the selection process of the projects, the clear and demonstrable contribution of the eligible action proposed to be implemented to the long term competitiveness of the Union's semiconductor industry and the objectives of the Chips Act, the cost-effectiveness of the eligible action proposed to be implemented, the contribution to achieving the twin transition of the eligible action proposed to be implemented, the environmental impact of the eligible action proposed to be implemented and the commitment to prevent any damages to the environment and biodiversity, as well as the participation of SMEs and start-ups should be taken into account.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) With a view to accelerating implementation of the actions of the Initiative and enhance cooperation between legal entities, particularly Research and Technology Organisations, certain proposals for actions should be eligible for funding only if the action is carried out by legal entities cooperating within a consortium of at least three legal entities from three different Members States from a broad geographical coverage. That consortium could be structured either as the European Chips Infrastructure Consortium as proposed in the ‘Chips Act’, or based on other available legal tools under Union law. Given that the activities supported under the Initiative and implemented by the Chips Joint Undertaking are financed from Horizon Europe programme and the Digital Europe programme, the Union financial contribution to the Chips Joint Undertaking indicated in Article 128 of Council Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 should be increased accordingly. The administrative costs of the Chips Joint Undertaking should also be increased in accordance with the increase of operational tasks. The private members should not contribute to the additional administrative costs.

Amendment 56 #

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Chips Joint Undertaking should facilitate cooperation between the Union and relevant international like- minded actors by defining a cooperation strategy building on complementarities and interdependencies along the semiconductor supply chain, including identifying and promoting areas for cooperation in research, innovation and development and skills development, and implementing actions where there is a mutual benefit, mainly based on reciprocity and in compliance with Horizon Europe rules and international obligations.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Chips Joint Undertaking should facilitate cooperation between the Union and international actors by defining a cooperation strategy, including identifying and promoting areas for cooperation in research and development and skills development, and implementing actions where there is a mutual benefit, mainly based on reciprocity. International collaboration with like-minded partners is particularly relevant to bridge the present gap between research and design and manufacturing.

Amendment 58 #

Ivars IJABS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Andrus ANSIP

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Chips Joint Undertaking should facilitate cooperation between the Union and like-minded international actors by defining a cooperation strategy, including identifying and promoting areas for cooperation in research and development and skills development, and implementing actions where there is a mutual benefit, mainly based on reciprocity, taking into account the need for strengthening Union's open strategic autonomy and protecting intellectual property rights.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)

(13 a) The Joint Undertaking should ensure the effective promotion of equal opportunities for all and the implementation of gender mainstreaming, including the integration of the gender dimension in R&I content. It should aim to address the causes of gender imbalance. Particular attention should be paid to ensuring, to the extent possible, gender balance in all bodies of the Joint Undertaking as well as evaluation panels and in other relevant advisory bodies, such as expert groups.

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)

(13 b) The research and innovation activities undertaken by the Joint Undertaking should contribute to climate main streaming targets while developing close synergies with other Union programmes and funding instruments, particularly with those supporting the deployment of innovative solutions, education and regional development, and in order to respond to global challenges and increase economic and social cohesion, reduce imbalances and environmental impacts. It is therefore necessary to conduct a climate and environmental impact assessment for every action. Extreme weather events, such as the droughts experienced in many Member States during the summer 2022 together with the significant quantities of water and energy necessary for the production of semiconductors highlight the importance of such climate and environmental impact assessments.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 c (new)

(13 c) In order to support young researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research and innovation, the Joint Undertaking should ensure and provide up to date information and regular open calls tailored to PhD and postdoc students and, where relevant, complementarities and synergies with other programmes and funding opportunities.

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 4 – Paragraph 1

The Chips Joint Undertaking shall also contribute to the implementation of the objectives of the Chips for Europe Initiative and the Digital Europe Programme.

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 12 – Paragraph 1

1. In addition to criteria set out in Article 22 of the Horizon Europe Regulation or, in the case of the Chips Joint Undertaking, in Article 18 of the Digital Europe Programme, the work programme ~~may~~shall include, as an annex, eligibility criteria regarding national legal entities. and the evaluation criteria, including the contribution to achieving the twin digital and green transition. The work programme shall include an assessment of the environmental impact of the actions funded to prevent any damage to the environment and biodiversity, as well as an assessment of social impact, including in terms of employment and training.

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 1 – point b

(b) Establish Union scientific excellence and innovation leadership in emerging components and systems technologies, including in activities related to lower TRLs; and promote the active involvement of SMEs, which shall represent at least one third of the total number of participants in indirect actions and at least 230 % of public funding dedicated to research and innovation actions should go to them.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) increase ~~large-scale~~specialised capacity throughout the Union in cutting-edge and next-generation semiconductor technologies to reinforce the Union’s advanced design, systems integration and semiconductor production capabilities and ~~limi~~prevent wthe~~re possible the environmental footprint~~ negative environmental impact of the semiconductor industry with a credible strategy and commitment to prevent any damages to the environment and biodiversity, including sufficient measures to ensure that any negative consequences will be treated according to the polluter pays principle.

Amendment 66 #

Bart GROOTHUIS, Ivars IJABS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) increase large-scale capacity throughout the Union in cutting-edge and next-generation semiconductor technologies to reinforce the Union’s advanced design, systems integration and semiconductor production capabilities and limit where possible the environmental footprint, for example by developing a market of recycled and recyclable semiconductors and by reducing the amount of water and energy spent in the manufacturing process.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b

Regulation 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 1 – point d

(d) increase large-scale capacity throughout the Union in cutting-edge and next-generation semiconductor technologies to reinforce the Union’s advanced design, equipment and materials development, systems integration and semiconductor production capabilities and limit where possible the environmental footprint.

Amendment 68 #

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 1 – point d

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point f

(f) establish coherence between the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda of the Chips Joint Undertaking ~~inputs from other relevant stakeholders, including as appropriate, roadmaps produced by the Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor technologies and Union polici~~and Union policies so that the objectives sof th~~at electronics components and systems technologies contribute effici~~e Chips Act in particular are implementlyed.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d – introductory part

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2

(d) In paragraph 2 the following points (-a) (g), (h), (i), (j) (k) (l) (m) and (jn) are added:

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point g

(g) build up large-scale design capacities for integrated semiconductor and quantum technologies.

Amendment 72 #

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point g a (new)

(g a) (-a) support the implementation of Union policy priorities, including in particular the sustainable development goals and the Paris Agreement and ensure that circularity and environmental considerations are taken into account in the development and implementation of research and innovation;

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point i

(i) build advanced technology and engineering capacities for accelerating the development of quantum chips. and photonic semiconductors, while avoiding overlapping and duplication of efforts with the Quantum Technologies Flagship.

Amendment 74 #

Tom BERENDSEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085 (SBA)
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point i

(i) build advanced technology and engineering capacities for accelerating the development of photonic and quantum chips.

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point j a (new)

(j a) deliver environmental, energy efficient, resource-saving, circularity and productivity improvements in new products, technologies, applications and services by exploiting Union capabilities and resources.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126, Paragraph 2, point j a (new)

(j a) boost the Union's capacity to obtain semiconductor materials from both primary and secondary sources.

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point j b (new)

(j b) promote responsible research and innovation, taking into account the precautionary principle, prevent any damages to the environment and biodiversity, especially focusing on water management and energy use as well as the use, treatment and disposal of toxic chemicals and heavy metals and including sufficient measures to ensure that the use and management of natural resources is fully transparent and that any negative consequences will be treated according to the polluter pays principle.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

(j b) promote the design and manufacture of recyclable semiconductors.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point j c (new)

(j c) promote STEM education while paying particular attention to women’s participation and strengthening the gender dimension in research and innovation.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point j c (new)

(j c) enhance the design of less energy consuming semiconductors.

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point j d (new)

(j d) foster open science and ensure visibility to the public and open access to the results of publicly funded research and innovation;

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point j d (new)

(j d) push for manufacturing processes that reduce the consumption of water and energy.

Amendment 83 #

Lina GÁLVEZ, Romana JERKOVIĆ, Patrizia TOIA, Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 126 – Paragraph 2 – point g e (new)

(j e) ensure that the research and innovation activities are aimed at societal good and progress and their user and market acceptance is taken into account.

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 128 – Paragraph 1

1. The Union financial contribution to the Joint Undertaking including EEA appropriations shall be ~~up to~~at least EUR 4 175 000 000, including up to EUR 50 174 000 for administrative costs distributed as follows:

Amendment 85 #

Ivars IJABS, Klemen GROŠELJ, Bart GROOTHUIS, Nicola BEER, Andrus ANSIP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 128 – Paragraph 1 – point a

(a) up to EUR ~~2 6~~3 150 000 000 from Horizon Europe; of which at least EUR 500 000 000 shall stem from decommited funds made available again under Article15(3) of the Financial Regulation.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 128 – Paragraph 5

5. The Union financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 point (b) shall be used for capability building for pilot lines and design infrastructures across the whole Union giving priority and preference to public or non-profit entities.

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 129 – Paragraph 3

3. By way of derogation from Article 28(4), the private members shall make or arrange for their constituent and affiliated entities to make a financial contribution of at least EUR 26 331 000 for administrative costs of the Chips Joint Undertaking. The share of the total contribution on an annual basis for administrative costs of the Chips Joint Undertaking by the private members shall be at least 35%.

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 133 – Paragraph 3a

3a. The Governing Board shall solely include the Commission and public authorities from Member States when voting ~~on the part of the work programme related to capacity building activities~~. The Commission shall hold 50% of the voting rights. Paragraphs 2 and 3 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the voting rights of the Member States.

Amendment 89 #

Marie DAUCHY

Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 10

Regulation 2021/2085 (EU)
Article 133 – Paragraph 3a

3a. The Governing Board shall solely include the Commission and public authorities from Member States when voting on the part of the work programme related to capacity building activities. ~~The Commission shall hold 50% of the voting rights.~~ Paragraphs 2 and 3 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the voting rights of the Member States.

Amendment 90 #

Bart GROOTHUIS, Ivars IJABS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 133a – Paragraph 3a (new)

3 a. Public spending and support shall always ensure a fair return on investment, including commensurate public ownership of process, IP and/or end- products, and ensure strong liability obligations, including stringent environmental and social conditionalities.

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12

Regulation 2021/2085
Article 134 – Paragraph 4a (new)

4 a. Participation is prohibited for entities originating from a country with an intellectual property theft program directed at the Union or Member States.

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2021/2085
Article 137 – Paragraph 1 – point f

(f) before each work programme is prepared, define the part of the work programme related to capacity building activities and research and innovation activities, including the corresponding expenditure estimates, taking into account the advice of the European Semiconductor Board and input from other relevant stakeholders, including as appropriate, trade unions and roadmaps produced by the Alliance on Processors and Semiconductor Technologies;

Amendment 93 #