2011/0273(COD)
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the European territorial cooperation goal
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the European territorial cooperation goal 2011/0273(COD)
Lead committee dossier: REGI/7/07451
Legal basis: TFEU TFEU 178-p1
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| Lead Rapporteur | PAKARINEN Riikka (ALDE) | ||||||||||
| Opinion Rapporteur(s) | GEIER Jens (S&D) | STAVRAKAKIS Georgios (S&D) | KOHLÍČEK Jaromír (GUE/NGL) |
Legal basis: TFEU TFEU 178-p1
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2011/0273(COD) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the European territorial cooperation goal
Lead committee dossier: REGI/7/07451
Legal Basis TFEU TFEU 178-p1
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| Opinion | BUDG | GEIER Jens (S&D) | |
| Opinion | CONT | STAVRAKAKIS Georgios (S&D) | |
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| Lead | REGI | PAKARINEN Riikka (ALDE) | SANCHEZ-SCHMID Marie-Thérèse (EPP), DE ANGELIS Francesco (S&D), ALFONSI François (Verts/ALE), VLASÁK Oldřich (ECR) |
| Opinion | TRAN | KOHLÍČEK Jaromír (GUE/NGL) |
Legal Basis TFEU TFEU 178-p1
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COM(2011)0611
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PURPOSE: to define the next framework for cohesion policy for the period 2014-2020 (European Territorial Cooperation). PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council. BACKGROUND: in its proposal for the next multi-annual financial framework for the period 2014-2020, the Commission decided that cohesion policy should remain an essential element of the next financial package and underlined its pivotal role in delivering the Europe 2020 strategy. It proposed a number of important changes to the way cohesion policy is designed and implemented. Concentrating funding on a smaller number of priorities better linked to the Europe 2020 Strategy, focusing on results, monitoring progress towards agreed objectives, increasing the use of conditionalities and simplifying the delivery are among the major hallmarks of the proposal. This proposal is part of a package of legislative measures relating to the Cohesion policy 2014-2020. This package includes: an overarching regulation setting out common rules governing the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). This will allow for the better combination of funds for a stronger impact of EU action; three specific regulations for the ERDF, the ESF and the Cohesion Fund; two regulations dealing with the European territorial cooperation goal and the European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC); two regulations on the European Globalisation Fund (EGF) and the Programme for Social Change and Innovation; a communication on the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF). European Territorial Cooperation is one of the goals of cohesion policy and provides a framework for the implementation of joint actions and policy exchanges between national, regional and local actors from different Member States. This is all the more important given that the challenges faced by Member States and regions increasingly cut across national /regional boundaries and require joint, co-operative action at the appropriate territorial level. IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the options assessed in the impact assessment relate to the improvement of the strategic focus and of the coordination between cooperation and regional programmes. The options considered included: the continuation of the status quo (broad priorities, no formal link between cooperation and regional programmes), a scenario focused on thematic concentration and integration of cooperation in overall strategic framework (limited number of thematic objectives that cross-border and transnational programmes can choose, integration of cooperation aspects in Common Strategic Framework and Partnership Contract); a scenario that would fully integrate cooperation aspects in the regional programmes without the need for separate cooperation programmes. The second option was chosen as the preferred one since it will ensure a better focus on European priorities, strengthen the programme intervention logic and ensure a better link and coherence with regional programmes. LEGAL BASIS: Article 178 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). CONTENT: a separate regulation is proposed for European Territorial Cooperation to take better account of multi-country context of the programmes and make more specific provisions for cooperation programmes and operations, as has been requested by a large number of stakeholders. The proposal also: establishes the scope of the European Regional Development Fund with regard to the European Territorial Cooperation goal; defines the priority objectives and organisation of the ERDF, eligibility criteria, financial resources available and criteria for their allocation sets the implementation arrangements, including provisions for financial management and control. The Common Provisions Regulation and the ERDF regulation both apply subject to the specific provisions contained in this regulation. The proposal also includes the continuation of the mechanism for the transfer of resources for cooperation activities at the external borders of the Union, to be supported under the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument and the instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance. Synergies and complementarity between programmes under the European Territorial Cooperation goal and programmes financed under external instruments shall be promoted. New element: a new element in the proposal is the provisions on thematic concentration and investment priorities. This is to be seen in the overall context of improving the strategic focus of programmes and their results orientation. Programmes will also contain a performance framework defining programme-specific milestones against which progress in implementation can be assessed. The 2007-2013 programming period has seen the emergence of new forms of territorial cooperation, tailor-made responses to address macro-regional challenges. At the request of the European Council, two macro-regional strategies have been prepared by the Commission for the Baltic Sea and the Danube Regions respectively. The proposed regulation explicitly foresees that transnational cooperation can also support the development and implementation of macro-regional strategies and sea-basin programmes (including the ones established on the external borders of the EU). The implementation modalities have been streamlined for cooperation programmes. The number of authorities involved in programme implementation has been reduced and roles and responsibilities further clarified. BUDGETARY IMPLICATION: the Commission's proposal for a Multiannual Financial Framework includes EUR 376 billion for cohesion policy for the period 2014-2020. The proposed budget (in billion euros) is broken down as follows: Less developed regions EUR 162.6 Transition regions: EUR 38.9 More developed regions: EUR 53.1 Territorial cooperation: EUR 11.7 Cohesion fund: EUR 68.7 Extra allocation for outermost and sparsely populated regions: EUR 0.926. Facility for transport, energy and ICT: EUR 40 billion (with an additional EUR 10 billion ring-fenced inside the Cohesion Fund). In the proposed Regulation, the resources provides for European territorial cooperation are broken down as follows: 73.24% (i.e., a total of EUR 8 569 000 003) for cross-border cooperation; 20.78% (i.e., a total of EUR 2 431 000 001) for transnational cooperation; 5.98% (i.e., a total of EUR 700 000 000) for interregional cooperation. DELEGATED ACTS: this proposal contains provisions empowering the Commission to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).
- SEC(2011)1138
- SEC(2011)1139
- DG {u'url': u'http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/regional_policy/index_en.htm', u'title': u'Regional Policy'}, HAHN Johannes
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COM(2011)0611
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Documents
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2011)0611
- Document attached to the procedure: SEC(2011)1138
- Document attached to the procedure: SEC(2011)1139
- Committee draft report: PE487.789
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE490.976
- Committee of the Regions: opinion: CDR0647/2012
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2011/0273(COD) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the European territorial cooperation goal
2012/03/05
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49 amendments...
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3a) Strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion entails addressing existing territorial imbalances and eliminating disparities in development and accessibility. To do so, it is essential to adjust the balance between coastal and inland areas, urban and rural areas, and well linked and remote areas, making this one of the priorities of cohesion policy. This need is even greater in the border regions and warrants appropriate action under the ERDF and territorial cooperation. Given this imperative, it is necessary to promote and ensure balanced and environmentally friendly spatial planning based on efficient transport, production, energy, service and tourist infrastructures that can be utilised without any physical, technical and administrative barriers within and between Member States. This form of integrated approach is capable of supporting smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and achieving the objectives the Union has set itself in the field of territorial cooperation.
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, support for cross- border transport routes, promotion of cross-border tourism and joint marketing, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cross-border sustainable transport networks, with priority on rail connections, sustainable cross-border tourism, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres, and development of specific projects in the tourism sector), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as p
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, poor and missing infrastructure including the bottlenecks within the fundamental transport networks, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, development of cultural exchange and improvement of tourism infrastructure, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. The role of the EU, through the ERDF in contributing to lasting peace on the island of Ireland should not be underestimated. The ERDF has a key role to play in ensuring that the peace process in Ireland continues to function successfully, going forward. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Areas for transnational cooperation should be defined having regard to actions needed to promote integrated territorial development facilitating mobility between tourist and hinterland areas. The Commission should be empowered to define transnational cooperation areas.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) Under the trans-European transport network operational programme, priority is given to financing projects concerning missing cross-border links and those aimed at removing bottlenecks, in order to facilitate mobility and make territories, particularly tourist destinations, more accessible. In order to achieve these objectives, there is a need to strike an even balance between use of the Connecting Europe facility, the Cohesion Fund and the ERDF, particularly via the ‘European territorial cooperation’ objective.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In order to deliver on the targets and objectives of 2020 climate impact reduction as well as smart, sustainable and inclusive growth set out in the Europe 2020 strategy, the ERDF should contribute under the European territorial cooperation goal to the thematic objectives of developing an economy based on knowledge, research and innovation, promoting a greener, more resource-efficient and competitive economy, fostering high employment that delivers social and territorial cohesion, and developing administrative capacity. However, the list of the investment priorities under the different thematic objectives should be adapted to the specific needs of the European territorial cooperation goal, in particular by allowing for the continuation under cross-border cooperation of legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and institutions, of cooperation in the fields of employment, training and social inclusion in a cross-border perspective, by allowing for the continuation under transnational cooperation of maritime cross-border cooperation not covered by cross-border cooperation programmes, and by the development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In order to deliver on the targets and objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth set out in the Europe 2020 strategy, the ERDF should contribute under the European territorial cooperation goal to the thematic objectives of developing an economy based on knowledge, research and innovation, promoting a greener, more resource-efficient and competitive economy, fostering high employment that delivers social and territorial cohesion, and developing administrative capacity. However, the list of the investment priorities under the different thematic objectives should be adapted to the specific needs of the European territorial cooperation goal, in particular by allowing for the continuation under cross-border cooperation of legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and institutions, of development, improvement or expansion of transport and tourism infrastructure, of cooperation in the fields of employment, training and social inclusion in a cross-border perspective, by allowing for the continuation under transnational cooperation of maritime cross-border cooperation not covered by cross-border cooperation programmes, and by the development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) It is necessary to adapt the content requirements of cooperation programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal to their specific needs and to local development issues. Therefore they also need to cover aspects necessary for effective implementation on the territory of participating Member States, such as the bodies responsible for audit and control, the procedure to set up a joint secretariat, and the allocation of liabilities in case of financial corrections. In addition, due to the horizontal character of interregional cooperation programmes, the content of such cooperation programmes should be adapted, especially as regards the definition of the beneficiary or beneficiaries under the current INTERACT and ESPON programmes.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) Consistent with the goal of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the Structural Funds should provide a more integrated and inclusive approach to tackling local problems, such as the lack of infrastructure support, the decline of traditional production methods and the distance from markets. In order to strengthen this approach, support from the ERDF support in border regions should be coordinated with support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund(EMFF) and should, where appropriate, involve European groupings of territorial cooperation set up under Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) where local development figures among their objectives.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) Consistent with the goal of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the Structural Funds should provide a more integrated and inclusive approach to tackling local problems, such as a lack of support for transport and tourist infrastructures. In order to strengthen this approach, support from the ERDF support in border regions should be coordinated with support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund(EMFF) and should, where appropriate, involve European groupings of territorial cooperation set up under Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) where local development figures among their objectives.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 a (new) (36 a) The Commission should submit annual implementation reports to the European Parliament and the Council on the harnessing of European regional development funding to meet the territorial cooperation goal.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 1 (1) cross-border cooperation between adjacent regions to promote integrated regional development between neighbouring land and maritime border regions from two or more Member States or between neighbouring border regions from at least one Member State and one third country on the external borders of the
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 1 1) cross-border cooperation and the removal of physical, technical and administrative barriers between adjacent regions to promote integrated regional development between neighbouring land and maritime border regions from two or more Member States or between neighbouring border regions from at least one Member State and one third country on external borders of the Union other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union;
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 3 – point d a (new) (da) exchange of experience concerning the identification, transfer and dissemination of good practice on tourism and transport networks.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 For transnational cooperation, the Commission shall adopt the list of transnational areas to receive support, broken down by cooperation programme and covering NUTS level 2 regions, while ensuring the implementation of EU macro-regional strategies and the continuity of
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – introductory part In addition to Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [the ERDF Regulation], the ERDF shall support the sharing of human resources, facilities and infrastructures
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – point a – point i (i) integrating cross-border labour markets, including sustainable cross-border mobility, with priority on rail connections with and between new Member States as well as with neighbouring countries, sustainable tourism, joint local employment initiatives and joint training (within the thematic objective of promoting employment and supporting labour mobility);
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – point a – point -i (new) -i) cross-border rebalancing between coastal and inland areas, urban and rural areas and well linked and remote areas, as well as cross-border structural actions supporting economic, social and territorial cohesion, accessibility, growth, development and attractiveness;
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – point a – point i i) integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility and the removal of physical, technical and administrative barriers, joint local employment initiatives and joint training (within the thematic objective of promoting employment and supporting labour mobility);
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – point a – point i (i) integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility, cross- border transport links in line with the trans-European transport networks, joint local employment initiatives and joint training (within the thematic objective of promoting employment and supporting labour mobility);
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – point a – point iii a (new) (iiia) promoting cross-border tourism and joint marketing (as part of the thematic objective on enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium- sized enterprises, the agricultural sector (for the EAFRD) and the fisheries and aquaculture sector (for the EMFF);
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – point a – point iv (iv) promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and institutions, including cross- border cooperation between administrations in order to improve communication and consultation of all the players involved in relation to the needs, planning and development of cross-border infrastructure (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration);
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – point a – point iv a (new) iv a) carrying out and promoting actions in the tourism sector intended to develop the areas concerned;
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – point a – point iv b (new) (iv b) integrating the EU’s transport system with the transport systems of the states neighbouring the EU;
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – point a – point iv c (new) (iv c) the development of new as well as improvement or expansion of the existing transport and tourism infrastructure;
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – point b b) under transnational cooperation: development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Community-led local development under Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR] may be implemented in cross-border cooperation programmes, provided that the local development group is composed of local representatives of at least two countries, of which one is a Member State.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Operations concerning interregional cooperation under Article 2(3)(a) and (b) shall involve beneficiaries from at least three countries, at least
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. The Commission shall submit annual implementation reports to the European Parliament and the Council on the harnessing of European regional development funding to meet the territorial cooperation goal.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – table – column 3 – row 10a (new) NAME NAME Volume of investments made to improve the accessibility to tourism services for persons with reduced mobility (PRMs)
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – table – column 3 – row 10b (new) NAME NAME Volume of investments into cycling networks
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – table – column 3 – row 10c (new) NAME NAME Volume of investments into natural, cultural, industrial and historical heritage
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – table – column 3 – row 16a (new) NAME NAME Newly built, reconstructed or upgraded cross-border sections
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – table – column 3 – row 20a (new) NAME NAME Newly built, reconstructed or upgraded cross-border sections
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – table – column 2 – row 21a (new) UNIT UNIT percentage
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – table – column 3 – row 21a (new) NAME NAME Change in modal share of public transport
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – table – column 2 – row 22a (new) UNIT UNIT climate effect
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – table – column 3 – row 22a (new) NAME NAME mio of tonnes of CO2 equivalents change of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from co-funded measure(s)
source: PE-487.938
2012/04/05
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7 amendments...
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 a (new) (1a) Regulation (EU) No [...]/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the financial rules applicable to the annual budget of the Union lays down the general principles with regard to the implementation of the annual budget of the Union. It is, therefore, necessary to ensure consistency between that Regulation and the provisions governing the ERDF.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) A single audit authority should be responsible for carrying out all functions listed in Article 116 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR] in order to ensure uniform standards across the whole programme area. Where this is not possible, a group of auditors should be able to assist the programme audit authority. The application of international audit standards should be required to ensure an adequate level of quality of the audit work.
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 5 5. The participating Member States and third countries or territories, where applicable, shall confirm in writing their agreement to the contents of a cooperation programme prior to its submission to the Commission. This agreement shall also include a commitment of all participating Member States to provide the co-financing necessary to implement the cooperation programme. The agreement of all participating countries is also necessary in the event of an amendment of the cooperation programme in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No [...]/2012 [the CPR].
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 Staff costs of an operation may be calculated as a flat rate of up to
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 1. For the purposes of Articles 113(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR], Member States participating in a cooperation programme shall appoint a single managing authority and, for the purpose of Article 113(4) of that Regulation, a single audit authority, which shall be situated in the same Member State. The Member States taking part in the territorial cooperation programme may designate the sole managing authority as certifying authority.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 Those controllers
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Reports from the audit authority shall be forwarded to the national supervisory bodies of states taking part in the territorial cooperation programme and to the European Court of Auditors.
source: PE-489.342
2012/04/06
REGI
338 amendments...
Amendment 14 #
Draft legislative resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on "Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe"1; reiterates that, regardless of realisable savings and reallocations, sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF in order to enable the Union to fulfil its existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5% compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union's agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value; _______________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(011)0266.
Amendment 15 #
Draft legislative resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Recalls, in particular, that in the same resolution the European Parliament stresses that “a successful and strengthened cohesion policy needs adequate funding” and concludes that “the amounts allocated to it in the current financial programming period should be at least maintained in the next period”;
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a) exchange of experience on thematic and territorial objectives among partners throughout the Union on the identification and dissemination of good practice with a view to its transfer to operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal;
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b b) exchange of experience concerning the identification, transfer and dissemination of good practice on sustainable urban and rural development and taking into account specific territorial characteristics, including permanent natural and geographical handicaps;
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 When submitting draft cross-border cooperation programmes, Member States may request that additional NUTS level 3 regions adjacent to those listed in the decision referred to in the second subparagraph are added to a given cross- border area and shall give reasons for the request. Pursuant to Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, islands belonging to the same sea basin are eligible for these programmes without any restriction as to NUTS level or distance.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal shall amount to
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a) 73,24 % (i.e., a total of EUR
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b b) 20,78 % (i.e., a total of EUR
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c c) 5,98 % (i.e., a total of EUR
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) Article 176 of the Treaty provides that the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union. In accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty, the ERDF contributes to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions, among which particular attention should be paid to regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as regions with very low population density and island, cross-border and mountain regions.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) Article 176 of the Treaty provides that the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union. In accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty, the ERDF contributes to reducing disparities between the levels of social and economic development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions, among which particular attention should be paid to the most disadvantaged regions and microregions such as areas affected by severe economic and social challenges, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as island, cross-border and mountain regions.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) Article 176 of the Treaty provides that the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union. In accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty, the ERDF contributes to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions, among which particular attention should be paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the regions covered by Article 349 of the TFEU, the northernmost regions with very low population density and island, cross- border and mountain regions.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) Article 176 of the Treaty provides that the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union. In accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty, the ERDF contributes to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions, among which particular attention should be paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the northernmost regions with very low population density and island, cross-border and mountain regions. In accordance with Article 349 of the Treaty, the outermost regions may benefit from specific measures relating in particular to conditions of access to structural funds and to horizontal Union programmes.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) Article 176 of the Treaty provides that the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union. In accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty, the ERDF contributes to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions, among which particular attention should be paid to regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as island, cross-border and mountain regions
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) Article 176 of the Treaty provides that the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union. In accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty, the ERDF contributes to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions, among which particular attention should be paid to regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as island, cross-border and mountain regions, as these regions experience particular economic disadvantages and associated problems with migration.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 a (new) (1 a) Article 174 of the Treaty states that particular attention should be given to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the northernmost regions with very low population density and island, cross-border and mountain regions.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 b (new) (1-B) Article 349 of the Treaty states that specific measures shall be adopted to take account of the social and economic situation of the outermost regions, which is compounded by certain specific features which severely restrain their development.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) To increase the value added of the Union's cohesion policy, in particular with regard to the achievement of the Europe 2020 objectives, the specific provisions should lead to considerable simplification on all levels involved: beneficiaries, programme authorities, participating Member States and third countries, as well as the Commission.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) To increase the value added of the Union' s cohesion policy, the specific provisions should lead to considerable simplification on all levels involved: beneficiaries, programme authorities, participating Member States, elected regional and local authorities and third countries, as well as the Commission.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, poor and missing infrastructure including bottlenecks within the transport networks, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, development of cultural exchange and improvement of tourism infrastructure, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, low participation of women in the labour market, gender pay gap, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of human resources and capacities with regard to regional development, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, migration and demographic change in mountain areas lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potential
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens, lack of labour market transparency and the existing labour and social standards ) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration and removal of obstacles to labour mobility as well as information, counselling and job- matching for mobile workers, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, particularly for island regions and the lack of effective transport networks, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote social inclusion and cohesion between communities.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Transnational cooperation should aim to strengthen cooperation by means of actions conducive to integrated territorial development linked to the Union's cohesion policy priorities. Transnational areas facing common infrastructural or natural challenges, such as the Alpine region, should be supported by the establishment of macro-regions;
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Transnational cooperation should aim to strengthen cooperation by means of actions conducive to integrated territorial development linked to the Union's cohesion policy priorities. Strategic cooperation should also be encouraged between border regions not covered by the cross-border programme.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Interregional cooperation should aim to reinforce the effectiveness of cohesion policy by encouraging exchange of experience between regions to enhance design and implementation of operational programmes
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Interregional cooperation should aim to reinforce the effectiveness of cohesion policy by encouraging exchange of experience between regions to enhance design and implementation of operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal. It should, in particular, foster cooperation between innovative research-intensive clusters and exchanges between researchers and research institutions, based on ‘Regions of Knowledge’ and ‘Research potential in Convergence and Outermost regions’ under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research.This cooperation should involve linking up excellent research centres to emerging research institutions in less developed regions, twinning of staff exchanges, expert advice and assistance, as well as development of joint strategies for the establishment of centres of excellence in the respective less developed regions.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Cross-border cooperation should support regions located on land or sea borders. Based on experience from previous programming periods, the Commission should be empowered to define the list of cross-border areas to receive support under crossborder cooperation programmes in a simpler way, by cooperation programme. In drawing up that list, the Commission should take into account adjustments needed to ensure coherence, in particular on land and maritime borders, and continuity of programme areas established for the 2007- 2013 programming period. These adjustments may reduce or enlarge existing programme areas, particularly to enable the cooperation of the maritime territories that make up the external borders of the Union, or the number of crossborder cooperation programmes, but may allow for geographical overlap.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Cross-border cooperation should support regions located on land or sea borders. Based on experience from previous programming periods, the Commission should be empowered to define the list of cross-border areas to receive support under cross-border cooperation programmes in a simpler way, by cooperation programme, and which can include the largest possible number of regions. In drawing up that list, the Commission should take into account adjustments needed to ensure coherence, in particular on land and maritime borders, and continuity of programme areas established for the 2007-
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 a (new) (9-A) However, there are European regions that are unable to participate in cross-border cooperation because of their remoteness and the distance criterion from a sea border.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 b (new) (9-B) Nevertheless, these regions’ integration and their accessibility to geographical areas beyond the EU is not only measured by their geographical remoteness. The wealth of historical, linguistic and cultural bonds that connect them with different countries put them in a strong position to strengthen these relationships and thereby reinforce the EU throughout the world. They should therefore qualify for the cross-border cooperation programmes.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Areas for transnational cooperation should be defined having regard to actions needed to promote integrated territorial development. The Commission should be empowered to define transnational cooperation areas
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Areas for transnational cooperation should be defined having regard to actions needed to promote integrated territorial development. The Commission should be empowered to define transnational cooperation areas. The Commission must take into consideration the necessary adjustments in order to ensure coherence with cross-border regional strategies.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) It is necessary to continue supporting or – where needed – to establish cross- border, transnational and interregional cooperation with the Union's neighbouring third countries, as this will benefit the regions of the Member States which border third countries. To that effect, the ERDF will contribute to the cross-border and sea basin programmes established under the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) pursuant to Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 and the Instrument for Pre- Accession (IPA) pursuant to Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 and the transnational cooperation programmes may also cover regions from third countries covered by these external financial instruments of the Union.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) For the benefit of the regions of the Union, a mechanism to organise support from the ERDF to external policy instruments such as ENI, EDF and IPA should be set up, including where external cooperation programmes cannot be adopted or have to be discontinued.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) For the benefit of the regions of the Union, a mechanism to organise support from the ERDF to external policy instruments such as ENI and IPA II should be set up, including where external cooperation programmes cannot be adopted or have to be discontinued. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) It is necessary to fix the resources allocated to each of the different components of the European territorial cooperation goal, while maintaining a significant concentration on cross-border cooperation and to give Member States and elected regional and local authorites a degree of flexibility between the components, securing sufficient funding levels for outermost regions' cooperation.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) It is necessary to fix the resources allocated to each of the different components of the European territorial cooperation goal, while maintaining a significant concentration on cross-border cooperation and securing sufficient funding levels for island regions’ and outermost regions' cooperation.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) It is necessary to fix the resources allocated to each of the different components of the European territorial cooperation goal, while maintaining a significant concentration on cross-border cooperation and securing a high level of participation and sufficient funding levels for cooperation between outermost regions
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) The selection of thematic objectives should be limited in order to maximise the impact of cohesion policy across the Union while choosing at least one of the thematic objectives, laid down in points (8), (9) and (10) of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No [...CPR]1. However, the concentration under interregional cooperation should be reflected in the aim of each operation rather than in a limitation of the number of thematic objectives, in order to get the most out of interregional cooperation for the reinforcement of the effectiveness of cohesion policy under the Investment for growth and jobs and the European territorial cooperation goals. A differentiated approach depending on the regional and local context has to be taken in order to meet the specific needs of a given territory with a particular emphasis on safeguarding the accessibility of services and on supporting active inclusion of disadvantaged groups, such as the Roma population and persons with disabilities, fostering social innovation, sustainable growth and decent jobs. __________________ 1 COM(2011)0615
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In order to
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In order to deliver on the targets and objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth set out in the Europe 2020 strategy, the ERDF should contribute under the European territorial cooperation goal to the thematic objectives of developing an economy based on knowledge, research and innovation, promoting a greener, more resource-efficient and competitive economy, fostering high employment that delivers social and territorial cohesion, and developing administrative capacity. However, the list of the investment priorities under the different thematic objectives should be adapted to the specific needs of the European territorial cooperation goal, in particular by allowing for the continuation under cross-border cooperation of legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and institutions, of development, improvement or expansion of transport and tourism infrastructure, of cooperation in the fields of employment, training and social inclusion in a cross-border perspective, by allowing for the continuation under transnational cooperation of maritime cross-border cooperation not covered by cross-border cooperation programmes
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In order to deliver on the targets and objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth set out in the Europe 2020 strategy, the ERDF should contribute under the European territorial cooperation goal to the thematic objectives of developing an economy based on knowledge, research and innovation, promoting a greener, more resource-efficient and competitive economy, fostering high employment that delivers social and territorial cohesion, and developing administrative capacity. However, the list of the investment priorities under the different thematic objectives should be adapted to the specific needs of the European territorial cooperation goal, in particular by allowing for the continuation under cross-border cooperation of legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and institutions, of cooperation in the fields of employment, training and social inclusion in a cross-border perspective, by allowing for the continuation under transnational cooperation of maritime cross-border cooperation and cross-border cooperation between regions not covered by cross- border cooperation programmes, and by the development and implementation of macro-regional and seabasin strategies.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) In order to deliver on the targets and objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth set out in the Europe 2020 strategy, the ERDF should contribute under the European territorial cooperation goal to the thematic objectives of developing an economy based on knowledge, research and innovation, promoting a greener, more resource-efficient and competitive economy, fostering gender equality, prevention of discrimination and high employment that delivers social and territorial cohesion, and developing administrative capacity. However, the list of the investment priorities under the different thematic objectives should be adapted to the specific needs of the European territorial cooperation goal, in particular by allowing for the continuation under cross-border cooperation of legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and institutions, of cooperation in the fields of employment, training and social inclusion in a cross- border perspective, by allowing for the continuation under transnational cooperation of maritime cross-border cooperation not covered by cross-border cooperation programmes, and by the development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) It is necessary to adapt the content requirements of cooperation programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal to their specific needs. Therefore they also need to cover aspects necessary for effective implementation on the territory of participating Member States, such as the bodies responsible for audit and control, the procedure to set up a joint secretariat, and the allocation of liabilities in case of financial corrections. Capacity building of the human resources to overcome the barriers due to the different linguistical, administrative aspects of participating Member States is of utmost importance. In addition, due to the horizontal character of interregional cooperation programmes, the content of such cooperation programmes should be adapted, especially as regards the definition of the beneficiary or beneficiaries under the current INTERACT and ESPON programmes.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 a (new) (18a) For the benefit of the cohesion policy of the Union and the Europe 2020 Strategy, structural funds should provide a more integrated focus from beginning to end for the purpose of assisting the local and regional actors involved in long-term cooperation, particularly when they are supported by a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC). In the aim of enhancing this focus, sufficient geographical flexibility should be introduced in the cross-border and transnational programmes to enable the development of these enhanced collaborations;
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 19. Consistent with the goal of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the Structural Funds should provide a more integrated and inclusive approach to tackling local problems such as the lack of infrastructure support, the decline of traditional labour productions and the distance of markets. In order to strengthen this approach, support from the ERDF support in border regions should be coordinated with support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund(EMFF) and should, where appropriate, involve European groupings of territorial cooperation set up under Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC)20 where local development figures among their objectives.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) Based on the experience from the 2007-13 programming period, the conditions for the selection of operations shoul d be clarified and strengthened in order to ensure selection of only genuinely joint operations. Furthermore, an adapted approach should take into consideration the specific context of cooperation with third countries. The notion of sole beneficiaries should be defined and it should be clarified that they are permitted to carry out cooperation operations by themselves.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) A common set of guideline indicators
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) Due to the involvement of more than one Member State and the resulting higher administrative costs, in particular in respect of controls and translation, Member States should be encouraged to reduce administrative burdens with regard implementation of joint projects, and the ceiling for technical assistance expenditure should be higher than under the Investment for growth and jobs goal. In addition, cooperation programmes with limited ERDF support should receive a certain minimum amount to ensure sufficient funding for effective technical assistance activities.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) The rules on flexibility concerning the location of operations out side the programme area should be simplified. In addition, it is necessary to support and facilitate, through specific arrangements, effective cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation with the Union's neighbouring third countries where this is necessary to ensure that the regions of the Member States which border third countries or which are in the same sea- basin as the EU regions covered by Article 349 of the TFEU, can be effectively assisted in their development. Accordingly, it is appropriate to authorise on an exceptional basis and under certain conditions the financing of assistance from the ERDF for operations located on the territory of third countries where the operations are for the benefit of the regions of the Union.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) The rules on flexibility concerning the location of operations out side the programme area should be simplified. In addition, it is necessary to support and facilitate, through specific arrangements, effective cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation with the Union's neighbouring third countries where this is necessary to ensure that the regions of the Member States which border third countries can be effectively assisted in their development. Accordingly, it is appropriate to authorise on an exceptional basis and under certain conditions the financing of assistance from the ERDF for operations located on the territory of third countries where the operations are for the benefit of the regions of the Union.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 28 (28) Member States should be encouraged to confer the task of the managing authority on an EGTC or
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 28 (28) Member States, in agreement with elected regional and local authorities, should be encouraged to confer the task of th e managing authority on an EGTC or to make such a grouping re sponsible for managing the part of a cooperation programme covering the territory concerned by the EGTC.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 28 (28) Member States should be encouraged to confer the task of the managing authority on an EGTC or to make such a grouping responsible for managing the part of a cooperation programme covering the territory concerned by the EGTC.They should assess whether the goals of a cooperation programme would be better attained by establishing an EGTC. Where they do not intend to establish an EGTC as the managing authority in a cooperation programme, a summary of their reasons for not doing so should be provided within the cooperation programme.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The managing authority should set up a joint secretariat which should provide information to applicants for support, deal with project applications and assist beneficiaries in implementing their operations. In view of the significant local factors, it should be possible for the joint secretariat to take decentralised action through branches in participating countries.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) Managing authorities should be responsible for all functions of the managing authority listed in Article 114 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR], including for management verifications in order to ensure uniform standards across the whole programme area. However, where an EGTC or other legal body established under the laws of one of the participating countries is designated as managing authority, it should be authorised to carry out such verifications, as all participating Member States are represented in its organs. Even where no EGTC is designated, the managing authority should be authorised by the participating Member States to carry out verifications on the whole programme area.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) A single audit authority should be responsible for carrying out all functions listed in Article 116 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR] in order to ensure uniform standards across the whole programme area. Where this is not possible, a group of auditors or specific arrangements in the event of cooperation between the regions covered by Article 349 of the TFEU and third countries, should be able to assist the programme audit authority
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 35 (35) It is necessary to clarify the applicable rules concerning financial management, programming, monitoring, evaluation and control regarding the participation of third countries in cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation programmes, particulary when regions covered by Article 349 of the TFEU are involved. Those rules should be established in the relevant cooperation programme and/or the relevant financing agreement between the Commission, each of the third countries and the Member State hosting the managing authority of the relevant cooperation programme.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 35 (35) It is necessary to clarify the applicable rules concerning financial management, programming, monitoring, evaluation and control regarding the participation of third countries in cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation programmes, particulary when outermost regions are involved. Those rules should be established in the relevant cooperation programme and/or the relevant financing agreement between the Commission, each of the third countries and the Member State hosting the managing authority of the relevant cooperation programme.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 2) transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories, involving national, regional and local authorities and also covering maritime cross-border cooperation in cases not covered by cross- border cooperation, with a view to achieving a higher degree of territorial integrat ion of those territories, thus contributing to territorial cohesion across the Union; to this end, special attention must be given to island regions.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 2) Transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories, involving national, regional and local authorities and also covering maritime cross-border cooperation and regional cross-border cooperation in cases not covered by cross- border cooperation, with a view to achieving a higher degree of territorial integration of those territories, thus contributing to territorial cohesion across the Union.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (2)) transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories, involving national, regional and local authorities and also covering maritime cross-border cooperation in cases not covered by cross- border cooperation, with a view to achieving a higher degree of territorial integration of those territories, thus contributing to territorial cohesion across the Union; having particular regard to those transnational regions facing common infrastructural, demographic or environmental challenges, such as Alpine regions, the establishment of an ‘Alpine macro- region’ would significantly facilitate regional cooperation and cross-border cooperation for the actors;
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a) exchange of experience on thematic and territorial objectives among partners throughout the Union on the identification and dissemination of good practice with a view to its transfer to operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal;
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a) exchange of experience on thematic and territorial objectives among partners throughout the Union on the identification and dissemination of good practice with a view to its transfer to operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal;
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a) exchange of experience on thematic and territorial objectives among partners throughout the Union on the identification and dissemination of good practice with a view to its transfer to operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal;
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a (a) exchange of experience on thematic objectives among partners throughout the Union on the identification and dissemination of good practice with a view to its transfer to operational programmes under the Investment for growth and jobs goal and identifying clear and measurable targets which should contribute to reach the national objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy;
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b b) exchange of experience concerning the identification, transfer and dissemination of good practice on sustainable urban and rural development and the consideration of particular territorial features including permanent natural and geographical handicaps;
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b b) exchange of experience concerning the identification, transfer and dissemination of good practice on sustainable urban and rural development and the consideration of particular territorial features including permanent natural and geographical handicaps, as referred to in Article 174 of TFEU;
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b b) exchange of experience concerning the identification, transfer and dissemination of good practice on sustainable urban and rural development and the consideration of particular territorial features including permanent natural and geographical handicaps, as referred to in Article 174 TFEU;
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b b) exchange of experience concerning the identification, transfer and dissemination of good practice on sustainable urban and rural development and the consideration of particular territorial features including permanent natural and geographical handicaps, as referred to in Article 174 TFEU;
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c c) exchange of experience concerning the identification, transfer and dissemination of good practice and innovative approaches in relation to actions and the implementation of programmes concerning territorial cooperation and to the use of EGTCs;
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d (d) analysis of development trends in relation to the aims of territorial and social cohesion and harmonious development of the European territory through studies, data collection and other measures.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new) (da) development in regions which are particularly vulnerable to infrastructural and demographic problems, such as mountain regions.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders separated by a maximum of 150 km, excluding outermost regions and island regions to which this restriction does not apply, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation programme areas established for the 2007-
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders separated by a maximum of 150 km, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation programme areas established for the 2007- 2013 programming period. This distance will not be applied either to the outermost regions or the island regions within the limits of its sea basin area, with the objective of encouraging the cooperation of common strategies in a functional area.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders separated by a maximum of 150 km, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation programme areas established for the 2007- 2013 programming period. The above- mentioned maximum limit of 150 km shall not apply to island regions within the limits of their sea basin area, so as to promote cooperation actions based on a common strategy within their functional area.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders separated by a maximum of 150 km, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation programme areas established for the 2007- 2013 programming period. The above- mentioned maximum limit of 150 km shall not apply to island regions within the limits of their sea basin area, so as to promote cooperation actions based on a common strategy within their functional area.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders separated by a maximum of 150 km, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation programme areas established for the 2007- 2013 programming period. This distance does not apply to the outermost regions.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders separated by a maximum of 150 km, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation programme areas established for the 2007- 2013 programming period. This distance will not be applied to the outermost regions.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders separated by a maximum of 150 km, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation programme areas established for the 2007- 2013 programming period. The maximum distance of 150 kilometres will not apply to the island regions inside the limits of its sea basin area for the purpose of promoting cooperation actions based on a common strategy within the functional area.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders separated by a maximum of 150 km, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation programme areas established for the 2007- 2013 programming period other than for the outermost regions, where this geographical distance criterion does not apply.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 For cross-border cooperation, the regions to be supported shall be the NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along all internal and external land borders (including regions which are part of the programms for the period 2007 - 2013 in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund) other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union, and all NUTS level 3 regions of the Union along maritime borders separated by a maximum of 150 km, without prejudice to potential adjustments needed to ensure the coherence and continuity of cooperation programme areas established for the 2007-
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new) Cross-border cooperation should be extended to NUTS 2 level or to the level of current cross-border cooperation actions, such as the Euroregions, provided it contributes to encouraging the development of enhanced cooperation between a limited number of regions.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new) The maximum distance of 150 kilometres will not apply to the island regions inside the limits of its sea basin area for the purpose of promoting cooperation based on a common strategy within the functional area.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 When submitting draft cross-border cooperation programmes, Member States may request that additional NUTS level 3 regions adjacent to those listed in the decision referred to in the second subparagraph or in NUTS level 2 are added to a given
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 When submitting draft cross-border cooperation programmes, Member States may request that additional NUTS level 3 regions adjacent to those listed in the decision referred to in the second subparagraph or in NUTS level 2 are added to a given cross-
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 When submitting draft cross-border cooperation programmes, Member States may request that additional NUTS level 3 regions adjacent to those listed in the decision referred to in the second subparagraph are added to a given cross- border area and shall give reasons for the request to take account of Euroregions and Working Communities, if their projects are structured for the border region, a NUTS level 2 geographical scope may be applied exceptionally to a particular cross-border region.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 When submitting draft cross-border cooperation programmes, Member States may request that additional NUTS level 3 regions adjacent to those listed in the decision referred to in the second subparagraph are added to a given cross- border area and shall give reasons for the request. In order to take account of Euroregions and Working Communities, if their projects are structured for the border region, a NUTS level 2 geographical scope may be applied exceptionally to a particular cross-border region.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Without prejudice to Article 19(2) and (3), cross-border cooperation programmes may cover regions from Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino and third countries or territories neighbouring outermost regions. The abovementioned countries must contribute to the programme(s) they take part in. This contribution is included in the financing plan referred to in Article 7, paragraph 2, point f). For third countries or territories neighbouring outermost regions, this contribution is optional and is not a requirement for their participation.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Without prejudice to Article 19(2) and (3), cross-border cooperation programmes may cover regions from Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino and third countries or territories neighbouring outermost regions, including countries with which these regions share special historical and cultural ties.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 For transnational cooperation, the Commission shall adopt the list of transnational areas to receive support, broken down by cooperation programme and covering NUTS level 2 regions while ensuring the continuity of such cooperation in larger coherent areas based on previous programmes, by means of implementing acts, taking account of macro-regional strategies and sea-basins already existing and being drawn up. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 30(2).
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 For transnational cooperation, the Commission shall adopt the list of transnational areas to receive support, broken down by cooperation programme and covering NUTS level 2 regions while ensuring the continuity of such cooperation in larger coherent areas based on previous programmes, by means of implementing acts. To improve programming efficiency, the transnational areas identified must rely on natural and human geography and consider large sea-basins, river basins and river basins in their breakdown. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 30(2).
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 For transnational cooperation, the Commission shall adopt the list of transnational areas to receive support, broken down by cooperation programme and covering NUTS level 2 regions while ensuring the continuity of such cooperation in larger coherent areas based on previous programmes, by means of implementing acts. To improve programming efficiency, the transnational areas identified must rely on natural and human geography and consider large sea-basins, river basins and river basins in their breakdown. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 30(2).
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 For transnational cooperation, the Commission shall adopt the list of transnational areas to receive support, broken down by cooperation programme and covering NUTS level 2 regions while ensuring the continuity of such cooperation in larger coherent areas based on previous programmes, by means of implementing acts. To improve programming efficiency, the transnational areas identified must rely on natural and human geography and consider large sea-basins, river basins and river basins in their breakdown. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 30(2).
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. The Outermost Regions may include, in a single programme for territorial cooperation, all amounts of the ERDF allocated as referred to in the paragraphs above, including in the additional allowance of Article 4(2).
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. The Outermost Regions may include in a single programme for territorial cooperation all amounts of the ERDF allocated as referred to in the paragraphs above, including in the additional allowance of Article 4(2).
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal shall amount to 3,48 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Funds for the period 2014 to 2020 and set out in Article 83(1) of Regulation (EU) No[…/2012 [CPR] (i.e., a total of EUR
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal shall amount to
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal shall amount to 3,48 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Funds for the period 2014 to 2020 and set out in Article 83(1) of Regulation (EU) No[…/2012 [CPR] (i.e., a total of EUR
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) 73,24 % (i.e., a total of EUR
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) 73,24 % (i.e., a total of EUR
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) 20,78 % (i.e., a total of EUR
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) 20,78 % (i.e., a total of EUR
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) 5,98 % (i.e., a total of EUR
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) 5,98 % (i.e., a total of EUR
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new) The cooperation programmes involving regions which suffer from permanent natural or geographical handicaps (mountain regions, island regions and regions with very low population density) shall receive not less than 100% of the ERDF support they received in the 2007- 2013 period. In addition, EUR 30 000 000 from the allocation for interregional cooperation shall be set aside for cooperation involving regions which suffer from permanent natural or geographical handicaps (mountain regions, island regions and regions with very low population density) to allow the exchange and application of good practices in accordance with the objectives defined by the EU 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Concerning thematic concentration, Article 5 (b) applies to this additional allocation.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new) The cooperation programmes involving regions which suffer from permanent natural or geographical handicaps (mountain regions, island regions and regions with very low population density) shall receive not less than 100% of the ERDF support they received in the 2007- 2013 period. In addition, EUR 30 000 000 from the allocation for interregional cooperation shall be set aside for cooperation involving regions which suffer from permanent natural or geographical handicaps (mountain regions, island regions and regions with very low population density) to allow the exchange and application of good practices in accordance with the objectives defined by the EU 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Concerning thematic concentration, Article 5 (b) applies to this additional allocation.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. Cooperation programmes involving the outermost regions shall receive not less than 150% of the ERDF support for territorial cooperation they received in the 2007-2013 period. In addition, EUR 50 000 000 from the allocation for interregional cooperation shall be set aside for outermost regions' cooperation. Concerning thematic concentration, Article 5 (b) applies to this additional allocation.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Population in the areas referred to in the 3rd sub-paragraph of Ar
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Population in the areas referred to in the 3rd sub-paragraph of Ar
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Population in the areas referred to in the 3rd sub-paragraph of Ar
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Population in the areas referred to in the 3rd sub-paragraph of Ar
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Population in the areas referred to in the 3rd sub-paragraph of Ar
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Population in the areas referred to in the 3rd sub-paragraph of Article 3(1) and the first sub-paragraph of Article (3)(3) shall be used as the criterion for the annual breakdown by Member State. Additional allocation will be made for the Small Island Member States with no permanent fixed links with the European mainland and whose population is below 2 million inhabitants.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Each Member State under the Eureopan Territorial Cooperation goal may transfer up to 15 % of the financial allocation of the cross-border or trans national cooperation strand to the other.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 In 2015 and 2016, the annual contribution from the ERDF to the programmes under ENI and IPA for which no programme has been submitted to the Commission by 30 June under the cross-border and sea-basin programmes under ENI and IPA shall be allocated to the
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 In 2015 and 2016, the annual contribution from the ERDF to the programmes under ENI and IPA for which no programme has been submitted to the Commission by 30 June under the cross-border and sea-basin programmes under ENI and IPA shall be allocated to the
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 In 2015 and 2016, the annual contribution from the ERDF to the programmes under ENI and IPA for which no programme has been submitted to the Commission by 30 June under the cross-border and sea-basin programmes under ENI and IPA shall be allocated to the
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The thematic objectives referred to in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [the CPR] shall
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a)
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a)
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a) up to
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a) up to
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a) up to
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) up to
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a) up to
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a) up to
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a) up to
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) at least 80% of the total ERDF allocation at the operational programme level shall be allocated for up to
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) up to 4 thematic objectives with an integral territorial development approach shall be selected for each cross-border cooperation programme;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b b)
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b b)
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a) up to
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b b) up to
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) at least 80% of the total ERDF allocation at the operational programme level shall be allocated for up to
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b b) up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross-border cooperation programme, this could be increased to 5 if the programme chooses the priority concerning the development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin and/or mountain range strategies;
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b b) up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross-border cooperation programme, this could be increased to 5 if the programme chooses the priority concerning the development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin and/or mountain range strategies;
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b b) up to 4 thematic objectives shall be selected for each cross-border cooperation programme, this could be increased to 5 if the programme chooses the priority concerning the development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin and/or mountain range strategies;
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) up to 4 thematic objectives with an integral territorial development approach shall be selected for each transnational cooperation programme;
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c (c)
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In addition to Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [the ERDF Regulation], the ERDF shall support
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In addition to Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [the ERDF Regulation],
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In addition to Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [the ERDF Regulation],
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In addition to Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [the ERDF Regulation], the ERDF shall support the sharing of human resources, facilities and infrastructures across borders under the different investment priorities, including in the fields of culture and tourism, as well as the following investment priorities within the thematic objectives:
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i i) integrating cross-border labour markets,
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility, appropriate advisory services for the relevant commuters, joint local employment initiatives and joint training (within the thematic objective of promoting employment and supporting labour mobility);
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border transport infrastructure and mobility, joint local employment initiatives and joint training (within the thematic objective of promoting employment and supporting labour mobility);
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i i) integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility, joint local employment initiatives and joint training, promoting the development of tourism and culture through the creation of joint cross-border tourism and cultural offers (within the thematic objective of promoting employment and supporting labour mobility);
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) integrating cross-border labour markets,
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i a (new) i a) investment in infrastructures on a local level and shared equipment, and in intangible infrastructure in multinational research projects, promoting energy networks such as intelligent networks in order to make the best use of energy resources and to significantly encourage the economic and operational growth of the area covered by the programme (within the thematic objective of consolidating research, technological development and innovation);
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i a (new) (i a) fostering the management of cultural heritage and tourism (within the thematic objective of promoting a greener, more resource-efficient and competitive economy);
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i a (new) (i a) promoting the introduction of or better access to common cross-border high-quality services of general economic interest, which are accessible to all, by ensuring cooperation of service providers (within the thematic objective of promoting social inclusion and fight against poverty);
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i b (new) i b) the promotion of sea routes (motorways of the sea and maritime cabotage);
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i b (new) (i b) promoting cross-border mobility by providing better access to public transport and by improving public transport connections at the external borders, by investing in cross-border connections, by developing harmonised timetables and tariff schedules and new transport connections (within the thematic objective of promoting sustainable transport and eliminating bottlenecks in key transport infrastructure);
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i c (new) i c) the promotion of regional cross- border cultures;
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii ii) promoting gender equality and equal opportunities across borders,
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii) promoting gender equality and equal opportunities across borders, as well as promoting peaceful co-existence of communities alongside border areas and social inclusion across borders (within the thematic objective of promoting social inclusion and combating poverty);
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii ii) promoting gender equality and equal opportunities across borders, as well as promoting social inclusion
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii) promoting gender equality and equal opportunities across borders, as well as promoting social inclusion across borders (within the thematic objective of promoting social inclusion, especially of vulnerable groups of people, and combating poverty);
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii) promoting gender equality and equal opportunities across borders,
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii (iii) developing and implementing joint education and training schemes (within the thematic objective of investing in skills, education and lifelong learning), including in the fields of culture and tourism;
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii iii) developing and implementing joint education, learning and training schemes (within the thematic objective of investing in skills, education and lifelong learning);
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii (iii) developing and implementing joint education and training schemes as well as joint initiatives to safeguard inclusive school climate and reduce early school leaving (within the thematic objective of investing in skills, education and lifelong learning);
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv (iv) promoting legal and administrative cooperation and diverse cooperation between citizens and institutions, including necessary infrastructure (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration);
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv iv) promoting legal and administrative cooperation and various forms of cooperation between citizens and institutions, including the infrastructure required (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration);
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv iv) promoting legal and administrative cooperation and various forms of cooperation between citizens and institutions, including the infrastructure required (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration);
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv (iv) promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and institutions, the role of regional and local authorities, enhancing the civil and social dialogue, ensuring better access to information and participation in policy making (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration);
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv (iv) promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens and institutions, including the necessary infrastructure (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration);
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) (iv a) investments in infrastructure to promote the economic and functional development of cross-border regions
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) iv a) cooperation between businesses, particularly between SMEs in order to support the sustainable development of these businesses through forms of economic, commercial or technological cooperation, mobility or exchanges, the creation of enterprise centres and cluster networking (within the thematic objective on strengthening the competitiveness of SMEs)
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) (iva) investing in regional cross-border power grids for efficient energy supplying, including in border regions.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) iv a) investments for setting up cross- border transport links and improving the quality of these links, connecting border regions to these links, developing cross- border links and creating cross-border public transport systems (within the thematic objective of encouraging sustainable transport and removing obstacles to key network infrastructures),
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) iv a) investment in health and social infrastructures as well as the cooperation systems of emergency services which contribute to an effective use resources in cross-border regions (within the thematic objective of promoting social inclusion and combatting poverty).
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) iv a) promoting and improving the quality of transport and connections between cross-border regions; establishing cross- border public transport systems (within the thematic objective of promoting sustainable transport and eliminating barriers to the key infrastructures of transport networks);
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) (iv a) promoting local and regional cooperation and the public-privat partnership with the objective of developing tourism for enhancing local culture and traditions of the communities on both sides of the border.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) 4a. Creation and promotion of tourism interventions in line with the development of the areas concerned;
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) (iv-A) Promoting investment to create, develop and improve cross-border and transnational transport
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) (iv a) reducing the innovation divide between Union's regions by linking emerging centres of excellence in less developed regions to leading Union's counterparts by strengthening the stairway to excellence;
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) iv a) investments for setting up cross- border transport links and improving the quality of these links, connecting border regions to these links, developing cross- border links and creating cross-border public transport systems (within the thematic objective of encouraging sustainable transport and removing obstacles to key network infrastructures),
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new) (iv b) in the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, actions to promote cohesion between communities and to contribute to enhanced social and economic stability in the regions concerned.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new) (ivb) investing in establishing cross- border transport connections and enhancing cross-border systems for local public transport.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new) iv b) support for developing tourism and travel as an important source of jobs in border regions thanks to investments in public infrastructures and providing public tourism and cultural services (within the thematic objective of promoting jobs and supporting labour mobility),
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new) iv b) drawing-up and implementing macro-regional strategies and sea basin strategies (within all thematic objectives).
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new) iv b) developing systems for cross-border exchange of information (within the thematic objective of improving the use and quality of information and communication technologies and access to those technologies).
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new) (iv-B) Including the necessary infrastructure.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new) iv b) support for developing tourism and travel as an important source of jobs in border regions thanks to investments in public infrastructures and providing public tourism and cultural services (within the thematic objective of promoting jobs and supporting labour mobility),
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv c (new) (ivc) investing in systems for cooperation between emergency services
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv c (new) iv c) investment in health and social infrastructures as well as the cooperation systems of emergency services which contribute to an effective use resources in cross-border regions (within the thematic objective of promoting social inclusion and combatting poverty).
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv c (new) iv c) investment in health and social infrastructures as well as the cooperation systems of emergency services which contribute to an effective use resources in cross-border regions (within the thematic objective of promoting social inclusion and combatting poverty).
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv c (new) iv c) investment in health and social infrastructures as well as the cooperation systems of emergency services which contribute to an effective use resources in cross-border regions (within the thematic objective of promoting social inclusion and combatting poverty).
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv d (new) (ivd) investing in establishing systems for cross-border information exchange in the area of information and communication technologies.
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv d (new) iv d) investments in setting up information exchange systems across borders (within the thematic objective on enhancing access to, and use and quality of, information and communication technologies),
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv d (new) iv d) investments in setting up information exchange systems across borders (within the thematic objective on enhancing access to, and use and quality of, information and communication technologies),
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational cooperation:
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational and cross-border cooperation: development and implementation of macro-regional and sea- basin
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational and cross-border cooperation: development and implementation of macro-regional and sea- basin
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational and cross-border cooperation: development and implementation of macro-regional and sea- basin
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational and cross-border cooperation: development and implementation of macro-regional and sea- basin
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational cooperation: development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies (within
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational cooperation: develop
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) under transnational cooperation: (i) development and implementation of transnational programmes, including: macro-regional and sea-basin strategies (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration). (ii) development and implementation of programmes addressing transnational challenges of European concern, like: demography, poverty reduction or social inclusion of the Roma population.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational cooperation: development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies and measures aimed at the territorial cohesion of transnational areas (within the thematic objective of enhancing the institutional capacity of transnational cooperation structures and an efficient public administration).
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational cooperation: development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration and of targeted interventions in the tourism sector).
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i (new) i) development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration);
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (new) ii) development of the capacity of regional and local administrations to deal with the consequences of demographic change and movement of the active population in various social-economic contexts (within the thematic objective enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration);
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii (new) iii) promotion of sustainable urban mobility policies through the creation of innovative, verifiable and transferable measures (within the thematic objective of promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures);
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv (new) iv) promoting and improving the wide use of ICT in rural, coastal and outlying communities (within the thematic objective of enhancing access to information and communication technology, as well as the take-up and quality of the same).
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) b a) cooperation between businesses, particularly SMEs and representative organisations to support forms of economic, commercial and technological cooperation through mobility or exchanges in line with the goals of Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [the ERDF Regulation]
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1a (new) In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promote social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1a (new) In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border countries of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promote social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. A cooperation programme shall consist of priority axes. A priority axis shall concern one Fund, shall correspond to a thematic objective and comprise one or more investment priorities of that thematic objective in line with Articles 5 and 6 of this Regulation. If necessary, in order to enhance the impact and effectiveness by way of a thematically coherent and integrated approach, a priority axis can contain one or more supplementary investment priorities for different thematic objectives.
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii ii) the common and specific output and result indicators, with where appropriate a baseline value and a quantified target value, in accordance with
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv a (new) iv a) the identification of priority structural projects, in particular those identified within the framework of macro- regional strategies and sea-basin or mountain range strategies.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv a (new) iv a) the identification of priority structural projects, in particular those identified within the framework of macro- regional strategies and sea-basin or mountain range strategies.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv a (new) iv a) the identification of priority structural projects, in particular those identified within the framework of macro- regional strategies and sea-basin or mountain range strategies.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (i) the mechanisms that ensure coordination between the Funds, the EAFRD, the CEF, the EMFF and other Union and national funding instruments and with the European Investment Bank (EIB);
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (ii)
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii ii) where appropriate, a planned inte grated approach to the territorial development of urban, rural, mountain, coastal areas and areas with particular territorial features, in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28 and 29 of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR];
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii ii) where appropriate, a planned inte grated approach to the territorial development of urban, rural, coastal areas and areas with particular territorial features (mountains and islands), in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28 and 29 of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR];
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii ii) where appropriate, a planned inte grated approach to the territorial development of urban, rural, coastal areas and areas with particular territorial features (mountains and islands), in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28 and 29 of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR];
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii ii) where appropriate, a planned integrated approach to the territorial development of urban, suburban, rural, coastal areas and areas with particular territorial features, in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28 and 29 of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR];
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (ii) where appropriate, a planned integrated approach to the territorial development of urban, rural, coastal areas and areas with particular territorial features such as those suffering from geographic, demographic or natural handicaps, in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28 and 29 of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR];
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii ii) where appropriate, a planned inte grated approach to the territorial development of urban, rural, coastal areas and areas with particular territorial features, such as those areas suffering from natural, geographical and demographic handicaps, in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28 and 29 of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR];
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii iii) where appropriate, the indicative list of cities and functional areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development will be implemented; the indicative annual allocation of the ERDF support for these actions, including the resources delegated to cities for management under Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [ERDF];
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iv iv) the identification of the areas in which community-led local development will be implemented particularly in areas with particular territorial features (mountains and islands);
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iv iv) the identification of the areas in which community-led local development will be implemented particularly in areas with particular territorial features (mountains and islands);
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point v Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point v v)
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point v v)
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point v v)
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point v v)
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point v v)
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point v (v) where appropriate, the contribution of the planned interventions towards macro- regional strategies and sea-basin strategies and measures aimed at the territorial cohesion of transnational areas;
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point v a (new) (va) if necessary a cross-border infrastructure strategy;
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point v a (new) v a) priority structural projects identified within the framework of macro regional strategies and sea basin strategies.
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e – point i (i) the planned use of technical assistance including actions to reinforce the administrative capacity of authorities
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii (ii) an assessment of the administrative burden for beneficiaries and the managing authorities and the actions planned to achieve a reduction of the administrative burden accompanied by targets;
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii (ii) an assessment of the administrative burden for beneficiaries and managing authorities and the actions planned to achieve a reduction accompanied by targets;
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e – point iii a (new) iiia) the planned use and combination of CEF, ERDF and TEN-T programmes and funding;
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point f – point ii ii) a table specifying, for the whole programming period, for the cooperation programme
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point g – point i i) the identification of
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point g – point i (1) identification of the accreditation body, the managing authority and the audit authority; where the managing authority is not an EGTC, the result of the audit shall be presented in accordance with Article 21 along with a brief statement of reasons;
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point g – point i i) identification of the accreditation body, the managing authority
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i (i) where appropriate, a description of specific actions to take into account environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and risk prevention and risk management in the selection of operations;
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point ii (ii) where appropriate, a description of the specific actions to promote equal opportunities and prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation during the preparation, design and implementation of the cooperation programme and in particular in relation to access to funding taking account of the needs of the various target groups at risk of such discrimination and in particular the requirements of ensuring accessibility for disabled persons;
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point iii (iii) a description of its contribution to the promotion of equality between men and women and where appropriate the arrangements to ensure the integration of gender perspective at all stages of programme and operation level, including the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point iii (iii) where appropriate, a description of its contribution to the promotion of equality between men and women and where appropriate the arrangements to ensure the integration of gender perspective at programme and operation level.
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point iii a (new) (iiia) a description of the measures for improving cross-border infrastructure;
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 5 5. The participating Member States and third countries or territories, where applicable, shall confirm in writing their agreement to the contents of a cooperation programme prior to its submission to the Commission. This agreement shall also include a commitment of all participating Member States to provide the co-financing necessary to implement the cooperation programme, and, where applicable, the commitment for the financial contribution of the third countries or territories.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 5 5. The participating Member States and third countries or territories, where applicable, shall confirm in writing their agreement to the contents of a cooperation programme prior to its submission to the Commission. This agreement shall also include a commitment of all participating Member States to provide the co-financing necessary to implement the cooperation programme, and, where applicable, the commitment for the financial contribution of the third countries or territories.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 5 5. The participating Member States and third countries or territories, whe
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 Where a joint action plant referred to in Article 93(1) of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR] is carried out under the responsibility of an EGTC or other legal body established under the laws of one of the participating countries as beneficiary, staff of the joint secretariat of the cooperation programme and members of the Assembly of the EGTC may become members of the steering committee referred to in Article 97(1) of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR]. The members of the Assembly of the EGTC shall not form the majority within that steering committee.
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 Community-led local development under Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR] may be implemented in cross-border cooperation programmes, provided that the local development group is composed of local representatives of at least two countries, of which one is a Member State.
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 For cooperation programmes, the intermediate body to carry out the management and implementation of an Integrated territorial investment referred to in Article 99(3) of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR] shall be an EGTC or other legal body established under the laws of one of the participating
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 For cooperation programmes, the intermediate body to carry out the management and implementation of an Integrated territorial investment referred to in Article 99(3) of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR]
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 1. Operations under cooperation programmes shall be selected by the monitoring committee referred to in Article 41 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR], or a steering committee reporting to it.
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Operations selected under cross-border and transnational cooperation shall involve beneficiaries from at least two participating countries
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new) The above mentioned conditions shall not apply to those actions under any cross- border programme between Northern Ireland and the border countries of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 6.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Operations selected under cross-border and transnational cooperation, and the additional allocation of Article 4(2) shall involve beneficiaries from at least two participating countries, at least one of which shall be from a Member State. An operation may be implemented in a single country, provided that it is for the benefit of the programme area.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Operations selected under cross-border and transnational cooperation, and the additional allocation of Article 4, Section 2 shall involve beneficiaries from at least two participating countries, at least one of which shall be from a Member State. An operation may be implemented in a single country, provided that it is for the benefit of the programme area.
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new) The above mentioned conditions shall not apply to those actions under any cross- border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 6.
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new) The above mentioned conditions shall not apply to those actions under any cross- border programme between Northern Ireland and the border countries of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 6.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Operations concerning interregional cooperation under Article 2(3)(a) and (b) shall involve beneficiaries from at least three countries
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Operations concerning interregional and transnational cooperation under Article 2(3)(a) and (b) shall involve beneficiaries from at least three countries, at least two of which shall be Member States.
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 3. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, an EGTC or other legal body established under the laws of one of the participating countries may apply as sole beneficiary for an operation
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. Beneficiaries shall cooperate in
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. Beneficiaries shall cooperate in
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. Beneficiaries shall cooperate in the development, implementation, staffing and financing of operations. For programmes involving outermost regions and third countries, a minimum of two of these conditions may be verified.
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. Beneficiaries shall cooperate in the development, implementation, staffing and financing of operations. For programmes involving regions covered by Article 349 TFEU, only two of these four conditions may be verified.
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 1. By 30
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new) (a a) all data where possible should be broken down by gender.
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) where appropriate, progress in implementation of actions to reinforce the capacity of authorities and beneficiaries to administer and to use the ERDF;
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) where appropriate, the specific actions taken to promote equality between men and women and to prevent discrimination, including accessibility for disabled persons, and the arrangements implemented to ensure the integration of the gender perspective in the operational programme and operations;
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point d d) where appropriate, the specific actions taken to promote equality between men and women and to prevent discrimination, including accessibility for disabled persons, and the arrangements implemented to ensure the integration of the gender perspective in the operational programme and operations;
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) where appropriate, actions taken to promote sustainable development;
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 Common indicator models, as set out in the Annex to this Regulation, shall be used where relevant and in accordance with Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR]. Their baselines shall be set at zero and cumulative targets shall be fixed for 2022.
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 Common indicator models, as set out in the Annex to this Regulation, shall be used where relevant and in accordance with Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR]. Their baselines shall be set at zero and cumulative targets shall be fixed for 2022.
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 The amount of the ERDF allocated to technical assistance shall be limited to 6% of the total amount allocated to a cooperation programmes
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 The amount of the ERDF allocated to technical assistance shall be limited to 6% of the total amount allocated to a cooperation programmes
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 The amount of the ERDF allocated to technical assistance shall be limited to 6% of the total amount allocated to a cooperation programmes, but shall not be less than EUR 1
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 The amount of the ERDF allocated to technical assistance shall be limited to 6% of the total amount allocated to a cooperation programmes, but shall not be less than EUR 1 500 000, with the exception of programmes facing specific implementation difficulties or which cover a wide area of cooperation which justifies a higher level of technical assistance. These requests for derogation must be duly justified.
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 The amount of the ERDF allocated to technical assistance shall be limited to 6% of the total amount allocated to a cooperation programmes, but shall not be less than EUR 1 500 000, with the exception of programmes facing specific implementation difficulties or which cover a wide area of cooperation which justifies a higher level of technical assistance. These requests for derogation must be duly justified.
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 The amount of the ERDF allocated to technical assistance shall be limited to 6% of the total amount allocated to a cooperation programmes, but shall not be less than EUR 1 500 000, while reserving the possibility for considering individual cases presented by the Member States.
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 The amount of the ERDF allocated to technical assistance shall be limited to 6% of the total amount allocated to a cooperation programmes, but shall not be less than EUR 1 500 000, except in the case of the outermost regions, where the percentage allocated for aid may be increased to 10%.
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 The amount of the ERDF allocated to technical assistance shall be limited to 6% of the total amount allocated to a cooperation programmes, but shall not be less than EUR 1 500 000. In the case of the outermost regions, this limit may be increased to 10%.
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 The amount of the ERDF allocated to technical assistance shall be limited to 6% of the total amount allocated to a cooperation programmes, but shall not be less than EUR 1 500 000, with the exception of programmes facing specific implementation difficulties or which cover a wide area of cooperation which justifies a higher level of technical assistance. These requests for derogation must be duly justified.
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 29 to set additional specific rules on eligibility of expenditure for cooperation programmes. To that end, the Commission shall set out the specific provisions concerning the application of rules on state aid in the context of cooperation programmes.
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. Without prejudice to the eligibility rules laid down in or on the basis of Articles 55 to 61 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR], Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [ERDF]
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 3. For matters not covered by eligibility rules laid down in or on the basis of Articles 55 to 61 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR], Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [ERDF] or this Regulation or by the monitoring committee, the national rules of the
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 3. For matters not covered by eligibility rules laid down in or on the basis of Articles 55 to 61 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR], Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [ERDF]
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 Staff costs of an operation may be calculated as a flat rate of up to 1
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 Staff costs of an operation may be calculated as a flat rate of up to
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 1. Operations under cooperation programmes, subject to the derogations referred to in paragraph
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new) (1) The managing authority must accept a cross-border or transnational project coordinated by a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) outside of the area of cooperation, provided that the activity is carried out in the programmed area.
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The managing authority may accept that all or part of an operation is implemented outside the
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 1. For the purposes of Articles 113(1) and (2 ) of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR], Member States participating in a cooperation programme shall appoint a single managing authority, for the purposes of Article 113(2) of that regulation, a certifying authority, and, for the purpose of Article 113(4) of that Regulation, a single audit authority
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 1. For the purposes of Articles 113(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR], Member States participating in a cooperation programme shall appoint a single managing authority and, for the purpose of Article 113(4) of that Regulation, a single audit authority
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1a (new) 1a. Where an EGTC has not been chosen to act as the managing authority, the Member States shall, during the preparation of the cooperation programme, examine whether the programme objectives would be better realised by appointing an EGTC.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 Member States participating in a cooperation programme may make use of an EGTC with a view to making the grouping responsible for managing the cooperation programme or part thereof, notably by conferring on it the responsibilities of a managing authority. It must be ensured that the partnership principle is respected in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No [...CPR]1. __________________ 1 COM(2011)0615
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 Member States participating in a cooperation programme may make use of an EGTC or other legal body established under the laws of one of the participating countries with a view to making the grouping responsible for managing the cooperation programme or part thereof, notably by conferring on it the responsibilities of a managing authority.
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 1 1. The managing authority of a cooperation programme shall carry out the functions of the managing authority
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 Where the managing authority cannot carry out verifications under Article 114(4)(a) of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR] throughout the whole programme area, each Member State or third country, in agreement with the elected regional and local authorities, shall designate the body or person responsible for carrying out such verifications in relation to beneficiaries on its territory ('controller(s)').
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 a (new) Article 22 a Functions of the certifying authority The certifying authority of a cooperation programme shall assume the functions defined in Article 115 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR]. When a managing authority has been allocated it shall assume the functions defined under Articles 114 and 115 of that Regulation.
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 2 2. The managing authority shall ensure that any amount paid as a result of an irregularity is recovered from the
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 3 3. If the
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 28 Detailed rules concerning financial management as well as programming, monitoring, evaluation and control of the participation of third countries in cross- border, transnational and interregional cooperation programmes as referred to in Article 3(4), second sub-paragraph, and (5) shall be established in the relevant cooperation program me and/or the relevant financing agreement between the Commission, each of the third countries and the Member State hosting the managing authority of the relevant cooperation programme, as appropriate.
Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 2 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 17(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for a
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 Add the following rule to the ‘Transport' section of the table in the Annex: Sea routes tonnes-km Increase in goods transported by sea
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex –title source: PE-490.976
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