François ALFONSI
Constituencies
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France
Partitu di a Nazione Corsa
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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France
Europe Écologie
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
Groups
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Verts/ALE
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Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
Committees
| Role | Committee | Start | End |
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| Member of | Committee on Regional Development | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on Culture and Education | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on Budgets | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
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Delegations
| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
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Rapporteur
| Responsible | 2013/2007(INI) | Endangered European languages and linguistic diversity in the European Union |
| Shadow | 2012/2045(INI) | Education, training and Europe 2020 |
| Opinion | 2012/0258(NLE) | EC/Mauritania Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution. EU/Mauritania Protocol |
| Opinion | 2012/0238(NLE) | EC/Madagascar Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution. EU/Madagascar Protocol |
| Opinion | 2012/0229(NLE) | EC/Kiribati Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution; EU/Kiribati Protocol from 16 September 2012 to 15 September 2015 |
| Opinion | 2012/0215(NLE) | EU/Mauritius Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Protocol: fishing opportunities and financial contribution |
| Shadow | 2012/0199(COD) | Union action for the European Capitals of Culture for the years 2020 to 2033 |
| Opinion | 2012/0130(NLE) | EC/Denmark/Greenland Fisheries Parnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2015. Protocol |
| Responsible | 2011/2179(INI) | Evolution of EU macro-regional strategies: present practice and future prospects, especially in the Mediterranean |
| Opinion | 2011/0380(COD) | European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014-2020 |
| Opinion | 2011/0378(NLE) | EU/Mozambique Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution. Protocol from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2014 |
| Shadow | 2011/0273(COD) | European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the European territorial cooperation goal |
| Opinion | 2011/0257(NLE) | EC/Guinea-Bissau Fisheries Partnership Agreement: protocol for the period from 16 June 2011 to 15 June 2012 |
| Opinion | 2011/0195(COD) | Common Fisheries Policy |
| Opinion | 2011/0139(NLE) | EC/Morocco Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial compensation from 28 February 2011 to 27 February 2012. Protocol |
| Opinion | 2011/0097(NLE) | EC/Cape Verde Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution. EU/Cape Verde Protocol from 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2014 |
| Opinion | 2010/0355(NLE) | EU/São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution. Protocol |
| Opinion | 2010/0335(NLE) | EU/Seychelles Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution from 18 January 2011 to 17 January 2014. Protocol |
| Opinion | 2010/0287(NLE) | EC/Comoros Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution. Protocol |
| Opinion | 2010/0094(NLE) | EC/Solomon Islands Fisheries Partnership Agreement |
| Shadow | 2009/2230(INI) | European Union strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and the role of macro-regions in the future cohesion policy |
Born
1953/09/14 AjaccioAmendments
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2009/2156(INI) Agriculture in areas with natural handicaps: a special health check
2010/02/02
REGI
4 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Takes the view that the new scheme could lead to a transfer of aid from some areas to others, making it necessary for places which lose the status of intermediate disadvantaged areas to be given a sufficient transitional period to adapt to the new situation; during this transitional period, the biophysical criteria proposed by the Commission should be tested to verify their relevance to the different ecosystems and climates in the European Union;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Takes the view that, when the map of intermediate disadvantaged areas is drawn up, account should be taken of local flexibility by means of objective
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Considers that the aids granted to areas with natural handicaps should be increased and should as a priority serve to sustain productive agricultural activities.
source: PE-438.451
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2009/2230(INI) European Union strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and the role of macro-regions in the future cohesion policy
2010/03/30
REGI
9 amendments...
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. having regard to the fact that the Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region is a pilot for future macro-regional strategies, such as the Danube Basin, the Mediterranean Sea, the North Sea, the Alps and the Atlantic Arc, and that the Strategy’s success will directly influence the way in which future strategies are implemented,
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Draws attention to the significant economic disproportion that exists in the Baltic Sea Region
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Considers that all actions regarding sector policies with a territorial dimension are of key importance to the Strategy’s success and the achievement of the ambitious goals of further micro-regional strategies, including the common agricultural policy, fisheries policy and industrial policy, as well as combining available funds intended for jointly defined goals in a given area; in this context a policy review should be carried out with regard to these new challenges and appropriate organisational structures put in place at EU level, and how they should relate with existing national and local structures;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Emphasises the importance of promoting the development of culture, education and research as well as encouraging the Member States to enter into close cooperation in these areas;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Guided by the principle of subsidiarity, under which the Union shall act if the objectives of the proposed action cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, and seeing the enormous potential for cooperation at local and regional level, underlines the considerable importance of creating an effective, multilevel structure for cooperation, that capitalises these new cooperation opportunities in these functional areas while respecting established local and regional institutions;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Awaits with great interest the analysis of the first results and experiences in connection with the implementation of the Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, which will lead to the development of new sources of payment and a method for financing macro-regional strategies and be an inspiration and example for further macro-regions, while stressing however that the development of macro regions is essentially a complementary measure that does not aim at substituting EU financing of individual local and regional programmes as the priority of interventions;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. For the benefit of future macro-regional strategies, draws attention to the need for the European Commission to resolve the issue of its own appropriate human and financial resources, in order, inter alia, to anticipate these strategies in the regions concerned on the basis of the territorial realities;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Calls on the European Commission, the Member States and its own members to find answers to the questions of what nature macro-regional policies should take and how they should be programmed (separately or as part of cohesion policy) and timed, who should implement them and how, and with what sources of funding they should be financed, particularly in the context of the EU2020 Strategy, the EU budget review and the future cohesion policy;
source: PE-440.046
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2010/2001(BUD) 2011 budget: all sections, first version
2010/07/27
REGI
1 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to undertake a pilot project aiming at promoting a common regional identity and reconciliation of nations, e.g. in the Danube macro-region, and drawing lessons from these experiences that can be taken into account in other potential macro-regions; considers that these pilot projects should consist of training programmes, seminars organised for young people with a view to fostering opportunities of cultural exchange and contributing to a progressive, sustainable, European, future-oriented dimension of coexistence; considers that this would promote social and economic stability in the regions concerned.
source: PE-445.866
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2010/2002(BUD) 2011 budget: draft mandate for the draft budget conciliation procedure before the first reading
2010/12/05
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Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 a new 67a. Provides herewith a provisional indication of pilot projects that may be submitted to the Commission;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 b new 67b. Recalls that no studies have been done and published by the Commission giving a precise diagnostic on endangered languages in the European Union; taking into account the EUROMOSAIC report which gives an overview on minority languages, it is necessary to point out the lack of investigation and methodological expertise on the field of threatened languages. Proposes therefore the setting up of a pilot project in order to make a study that should investigate endangered languages, with serious criteria (such as UNESCO) to have an assessment on diversity languages that the commission could use as a reference for multilingualism programs and funding;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 c new 67c. Points out that under the Culture programme, sub category "literary translation", which has as its objective to encourage the transnational circulation of cultural and artistic products and works, only works in the EU official or classic languages are eligible for funding, whereas other languages that equally form part of our cultural and literary heritage, some of which are in danger of disappearing, are not. Proposes therefore the setting up of a pilot project to encourage the mobility of cultural and artistic products and works also in non- official languages to preserve and enhance cultural and linguistic diversity;
source: PE-441.198
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2010/2040(INI) Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP) - Evaluation of progress made and new challenges
2010/06/29
REGI
1 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Empowered by the reference to territorial cohesion in the TFEU, and with the aim of improving accessibility, considers it essential to continue to make the mobility of passengers and goods an integral part of internal market policy through the promotion of short sea shipping and maritime cabotage between territories and, at the same time, ensure better links between peripheral maritime regions and islands and European mainland and economic centres without any restrictions on links between those territories based on which state they belong to; in the same context, points out that it is of crucial importance to deal with the difficulties facing island areas in the EU with regard to the transport of persons by guaranteeing the same cost per kilometre for a reliable, regular service for the transport of goods and people, regardless of their location;
source: PE-443.147
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2010/2155(INI) Objective 3: A challenge for territorial cooperation - the future agenda for cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation
2011/02/22
REGI
2 amendments...
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Considers that the close cultural and linguistic links between border regions in different Member States, a legacy of history, must be exploited in order to boost cross-border cooperation;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Recommends that a first assessment of the EGTCs in place be carried out, with a view to learning from these initial experiences;
source: PE-458.829
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2010/2156(INI) Unlocking the potential of cultural and creative industries
2011/07/02
REGI
4 amendments...
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Recalls that the cultural diversity of Europe, and particularly its rich heritage of regional languages and cultures, constitutes an irreplaceable raw material for CCIs; calls on the Commission therefore to include promoting cultural diversity in regional development strategies;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Considers culture and creative-based projects capable not only of improving the structural conditions of lagging regions, but also of contributing directly to competitiveness and employment creation in all regions; hence calls on the Commission, Member States, regions and local authorities to use, and make the most of, existing EU support programmes such as the Cohesion and Structural Policy, rural development within the Common Agricultural Policy, the Research Framework Programme, CIP, etc. to foster cultur
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Considers culture and creative-based projects capable not only of improving the structural conditions of lagging regions, but also of contributing directly to competitiveness and employment creation in all regions; hence calls on the Commission, Member States, regions and local authorities to use, and make the most of, existing EU support programmes such as the Cohesion and Structural Policy, rural development within the Common Agricultural Policy, the Research Framework Programme, CIP, etc. to foster culture and creativity, including for regional languages and cultures;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to continue its efforts to support the culture and creativity framework by fostering a more elaborate system of cooperation among Member States, regions and EU institutions, based not on a regulatory framework but on the Open Method of Coordination for sharing experience, and recommends that the Commission include local and regional authorities in the follow-up process to the Green Paper, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity.
source: PE-458.503
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2010/2211(INI) Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe
2010/12/17
REGI
11 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Points to the increased importance of cohesion policy following the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, and to the fact that a third pillar – territorial cohesion – has been added to it, and notes that the regions are best placed to implement that policy on an active basis and that sectoralisation is therefore counterproductive and would not be consistent with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Takes the view that cohesion policy is an important component of the EU 2020 strategy and that a sound, fully developed cohesion policy is the prerequisite for successful joint action by the EU;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Points out that the success of economic and social cohesion policy can be clearly seen in the 271 regions of the 27 Member States and notes that the subsidiarity and partnership principles and multilevel governance are fundamental prerequisites for that success; emphasises that direct management of funds by the regions will help to improve effectiveness; reaffirms its position on best practice, as set out in its resolution of 24 March 2009 on best practices in the field of regional policy and obstacles to the use of the Structural Funds;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point v a (new) (va) the fight against climate change,
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 – indent 3 – point v b (new) (vb) recognising the promotion of biodiversity and cultural heritage as aspects of regional development;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Insists, in keeping with a spirit of solidarity, on specific support for the EU- 27's most disadvantaged regions;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that a successful, strengthened cohesion policy needs commensurate funding, which cannot in any circumstances be less than in the current 2007-2013 funding period;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 11 11. Points out that funds must be spent transparently and efficiently in the regions, on the basis of rules that are as simple as possible, publication of the names of the recipients and sound management;
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 13 13. Insists that, in future, expenditure control should be more result-oriented; considers, with that aim in view, that a performance reserve will make it possible to strengthen the regional programmes which make the greatest contribution to achieving the priorities laid down in the development contract;
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Proposes the establishment of a ‘Cohesion policy mediation centre’ which would be set up by the Commission and would enable every member of the public freely to submit any information or complaint concerning the implementation of cohesion policy on the ground should suspicions arise concerning the inadequate or inappropriate use of cohesion funds;
source: PE-454.695
2011/04/13
SURE
1 amendments...
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Stresses, furthermore, that the design of spending programmes should pay utmost attention to the principles of clarity of objectives,
source: PE-462.729
2011/05/04
SURE
14 amendments...
Amendment 638 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Stresses that the EAV of cohesion policy is uncontested, as this policy constitutes a well-established mechanism of promoting sustainable development of all regions and of delivering growth and jobs and has been one of the Union’s most significant, visible, and successful policies for decades; points out, however, that a modern cohesion policy must undertake a number of structural reforms, respond to the
Amendment 651 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 a (new) 63a. Points to the increased importance of an autonomous cohesion policy following the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, to the fact that a third pillar - territorial cohesion - has been added to it and to the recognition by the Treaties of the regional and local levels;
Amendment 652 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 b (new) 63b. Points out that according to the Commission GDP in the EU25 as a whole is estimated to have been 0.7% higher in 2009 as a result of cohesion policy over the 2000/2006 period1 and that there are not only positive impacts on recipient states but also on donor states through spill-over effects 2 __________________ 1 COM(2010) 700 final 2 The Economic Return of Cohesion Expenditure for Member States’, DIRECTORATE GENERAL FOR INTERNAL POLICIES POLICY DEPARTMENT B: STRUCTURAL AND COHESION POLICIES
Amendment 654 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 64. Stresses
Amendment 668 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 65 65. Stresses that a successful and strengthened cohesion policy needs
Amendment 685 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 66 66. Requests that in the
Amendment 700 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 67. Considers of utmost importance using resources in the most effective and efficient manner possible, improving coordination and creating greater synergies among the ERDF, the ESF, the cohesion fund, the EAFRD and the European Fisheries Fund (EFF); believes, accordingly, that the creation of a common strategic framework setting out common investment priorities for all these funds represents an important step in this direction and that, although the budgetary resources come from different budget lines, this shall not prevent the creation of synergies; is convinced that the ESF must remain an integral component of cohesion policy but with its own rules;
Amendment 714 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 68 68. Believes that
Amendment 732 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 69. Recalls that one of the main criticisms directed at cohesion policy relates to the complexity of its rules; insists on the importance of simplifying the rules and procedures of this policy, on reducing complexity and administrative burdens, and on a more transparent and effective allocation of resources to cities, municipalities and regions; Stresses that the audit and control systems of each region should comply with the highest standards; emphasises that the frequency of checks should be commensurate with the risk of irregularities in keeping with the proportionality principle and that the number of on-the-spot audits by the Commission should be increased;
Amendment 736 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 a (new) 69a. Stresses the EAV of the cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation and the necessity for a strengthened and more focused approach to the territorial cooperation dimension of cohesion policy;
Amendment 739 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 70. Stresses the need for a more results- oriented approach to cohesion policy and calls for an improvement to the monitoring and evaluation systems as regards its implementation; emphasises that the partnership principle can play a crucial role in this improvement and has to be upgraded in the context of simplification; believes that the elaboration of concrete and measurable outcome indicators should be regarded as a prerequisite for measuring the actual progress achieved towards the agreed targets; welcomes the Commission proposals for an ex-ante, on-going and impact evaluation of each operational programme; reminds that other principles of cohesion policy, such as multi-level governance, bottom-up approach, gender mainstreaming including gender budgeting, equal opportunities, integrated approach and additionality have proven their importance;
Amendment 744 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 b (new) 70b. Considers that transparency in the allocation of funds fosters correct implementation and is a key precondition for achieving the overall objectives of cohesion policy and as such needs to be reinforced; strongly believes that the disclosure of the list of beneficiaries is an efficient tool for implementation that should be continued while endorsing good governance through coherence with EU priorities;
Amendment 749 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 71.
Amendment 763 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 73 73. Encourages local and regional authorities to make as much use as possible of the innovative financial instruments; draws attention, nonetheless, to the need for these innovative funding instruments to be subjected to greater democratic scrutiny at the same time as being further developed;
source: PE-462.731
2011/08/04
SURE
3 amendments...
Amendment 546 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54. Underlines the need for a horizontal approach, combining measures to combat climate change and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all relevant policy areas, including external policies; is convinced that legislation and conditionality of EU expenditure are the key elements in order to achieve the Europe 2020 targets in this field; considers, consequently, that climate actions should be mainstreamed in all relevant sections of expenditure and that climate proofing instruments should be introduced for all EU expenditure;
Amendment 609 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61. Considers that
Amendment 631 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading source: PE-462.730
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2010/2277(INI) Single Market for Enterprises and Growth
2011/07/02
REGI
1 amendments...
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls for the proposals in the chapter ‘Increasing solidarity in the single market’ to be expanded and bolstered, and particularly for account to be taken of the impact of the single market in the most disadvantaged regions in order to anticipate and support the adjustment efforts of those regions;
source: PE-458.519
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2011/0177(APP) Multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020
2012/07/25
REGI
1 amendments...
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Point i i.
source: PE-494.553
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2011/0268(COD) European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020
2012/05/06
REGI
93 amendments...
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3a) The Members States should have the opportunity to use ESF-resources so as to complete the actions of the EGF in cases workers made redundant as a result of serious disruption of the local, regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crises or as result of a rapid declining in a given sector or a delocalisation of activities to non EU member states with a significant adverse impact on the local, regional or national economy;
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The European Union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation, technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions. They have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis, which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment, hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups, such as migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. The ESF should aim to promote quality employment with particular attention to those who are the furthest from the labour market and support labour mobility, invest in education, skills and life-long learning, promote social inclusion
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) In addition to the
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) At the same time, it is crucial to support the on-going development and competitiveness of European micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises, including cultural and creative undertakings, in order to create quality jobs, and to ensure that people can adapt, through acquiring appropriate skills and through lifelong learning opportunities, to new challenges such as the shift to a knowledge-based economy, the digital agenda, and the transition to a low-carbon and more energy-efficient economy. By pursuing its primary thematic objectives, the ESF should contribute to addressing these challenges. In this context, the ESF should support the labour force transition towards greener skills and jobs, in particular in the energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable transport sectors, taking into account the Union's intention to increase the proportion of the EU budget that is related to climate mainstreaming to at least 20%, with contributions from different policy fields.ESF should also contribute to cultural and creative skills in order to increase job opportunities.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the ESF depends on good governance and partnership between all relevant territorial and socio- economic actors, taking into account those who act at the regional and local levels, in particular the involvement of social partners and non-governmental organisations
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the Europe 2020 Strategy and its headline targets. Territorial pacts, local initiatives for employment and social inclusion, community-led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve more actively regional and local authorities, cities, social partners and non-governmental organisations in the preparation, implementation
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) The Member States and regions should be encouraged to leverage the ESF through financial instruments i
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 1. The ESF shall promote high levels of employment, job creation and job quality, facilitate their adaptation to change, support the voluntary geographical and occupational mobility
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 3 3. The ESF shall benefit people, including disadvantaged groups such as the long- term unemployed
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Under the thematic objectives
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv (iv) Equality between men and women in the labour market and equality in career progression, economic independence of women and men and reconciliation between work and private life;
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vi (vi) Active and healthy ageing for workers by improvement of the working conditions and environment, occupational health and actions of promoting elderly workers;
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vii (vii) Modernisation and strengthening of labour market
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part (b) Investing in education, skills, training and life-
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii (iii) Enhancing access to lifelong learning, upgrading and retraining the skills and competences of
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part (c) Promoting social inclusion and combating poverty and discrimination through:
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part (d) Enhancing institutional capacity and efficient and participative public administration and promoting capacity building for social partners, non- governmental organisations, regional and local authorities and other stakeholder in particular those partners as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No [...], through:
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i – introductory part (i) Investment in institutional capacity, and in the efficiency of public administrations and public services including local and regional level with a view to reforms, better regulation and
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i a (new) (i a) Investment in institutional capacity on local and regional level with a view to reforms for increasing their ability of good governance;
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii (ii) Capacity building for stakeholders, in particular social partners and non- governmental organisations including socio-cultural and environmental organisations, in the implementation of operational programmes which deliver
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii a (new) (ii a) Investment in the partnership principle and in the capacity building for those partners referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No [...], in order to ensure the involvement and participation of these partners in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and operations.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) Strengthening research, technological development and innovation including innovatory networks in the socio-cultural and creative sector, through the development of post-graduate studies, the training of researchers, networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions, research and technological centres and enterprises;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) Enhancing the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, through promoting the adaptability of enterprises and workers
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 2. At least 20 % of the total ESF resources in each Member State shall be allocated to the thematic objective
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) For more developed regions, Member States shall concentrate at least 80 % of the
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) For transition regions, Member States shall concentrate at least 70 % of the
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) For less developed regions, Member States shall concentrate at least 60 % of the
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Common indicators as set out in the Annex to this Regulation and programme specific indicators shall be used in accordance with Article 24(3) and 87(2)(b)(ii) of Regulation (EU) No [
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Common and programme specific hard and soft output indicators relate to partially or fully implemented operations. Where relevant to the nature of the operations supported
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 1. The involvement of the social partners and other stakeholders, in particular non- governmental organisations taking into account such, which act at the regional and local levels, in the implementation of operational programmes, also such partners as referred to in Article 5 under a), b) and c) of Regulation (EU) No [
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. To encourage adequate participation of the social partners in actions supported by the ESF, managing authorities
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 3. To encourage
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 The Member States and the Commission shall promote equality between men and women through mainstreaming as referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No [
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 The Member States and the Commission shall promote equal opportunities for all, including accessibility for disabled persons through mainstreaming the principle of non-discrimination, as referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No [
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 1. The ESF shall promote social innovation within all areas falling under the scope of the ESF, as defined in Article 3 of this Regulation, in particular with the aim of testing, evaluating and scaling up innovative solutions including bottom up solutions to address social needs.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall identify themes for social innovation, corresponding to their specific needs in their operational programmes, including matters relating socio-cultural innovation and corresponding to actions of other CSF funds, in particular the ERDF.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 1. Member States shall support transnational cooperation with the aim of promoting mutual learning and thereby increasing the effectiveness of policies supported by the ESF. Transnational cooperation shall involve partners
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 2. Member States may select themes for transnational co-operation from a list after consultation with the partners proposed by the Commission and endorsed by the ESF Committee.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission shall facilitate transnational cooperation on the themes referred to in paragraph 2 through mutual learning and coordinated or joint action. In particular, the Commission shall operate an EU-level platform to facilitate the exchange of experience, capacity building and networking, as well as dissemination of the relevant outcomes. Member States shall be encouraged to build up social inclusion networks at transnational level including relevant stakeholders of the civil society. In addition, the Commission shall develop a coordinated implementation framework, including common eligibility criteria, types and timing of actions, and common methodological approaches for monitoring and evaluation, with a view to facilitating transnational cooperation.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. By way of derogation from Article 110 109(3) of Regulation (EU) No [
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. The ESF may support community-led local development strategies, as referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No [
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. Complementing ERDF interventions as referred to in Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No [ERDF], the ESF may support sustainable urban development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic, environmental
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 1. The ESF shall provide support for eligible expenditure, which, notwithstanding Article 109 110(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No [
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. As established by article 52 (2) of the Regulation [...] [CPR], Member States shall allocate an appropriate level of financial allocation of Technical Assistance of the ESF directly to all the partners referred to in article 5 of the Regulation [...] [CPR], in order to facilitate the involvement and participation of these partners in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and operations and to support their capacity building in accordance with the European Code of Conduct on Partnership.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 1. Pursuant to Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No [
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 ESF may be used to enhance access to capital markets for public and private bodies at national
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – indent 1 (new) - workers made redundant as a result of serious disruption of the local, regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crises or as result of a rapid declining in a given sector or a delocalisation of activities to non EU- member countries
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – indent 1 (new) - inactive and furthest from the labour market
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – indent 1 (new) - vulnerable persons who are in a disadvantaged position with regard to access to the conventional credit market
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – indent 1 (new) - person below 25 years, either being in a job, education or (re-)training within four months after leaving school
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – indent 1 (new) - persons above 54 years suffering from severe material deprivation
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 · migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, people with a foreign background, minorities (including marginalised communities such as the Roma)**
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – indent 1 (new) - persons at risk of poverty
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – indent 2 (new) - persons suffering from severe material depriviation
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – indent 3 (new) - persons below 18 years living in households of long-term unemployed
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – indent 4 (new) - Single parents
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – indent 5 (new) - Homeless people
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 2 – point 1 · number of projects fully or partially implemented by social partners or non- governmental organisations or other stakeholders
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 2 – point 2 · number of projects targeting public administrations or public services on national, regional and local level
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 2 – point 3 · number of supported micro, small and medium-
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 2 – point 3 – indent 1 (new) - number of supported micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperative enterprises, enterprises of the social economy which are under female leadership or having a majority of women in the executive or supervisory board
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 2 – paragraph 1 These data are to be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in Article 44(1) and (2) and Article101(1) of Regulation (EU) No […]. All data without specific gender relevance shall also be broken down by gender.
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 3 – point 4 – indent 1 (new) - women remaining in precarious job situations
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 3 – point 4 – indent 2 (new) - women becoming economically independent
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 3 – point 4 – indent 3 (new) - increase of the number of women in the MINT-sectors
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 3 – point 4 – indent 4 (new) - participants involved in voluntary work upon leaving
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 3 – point 4 – indent 5 (new) - participants lifted above the relative poverty line
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 3 – point 4 – indent 6 (new) - participants lifted out of severe material deprivation
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 3 – point 4 – indent 7 (new) - percentage of participants, service users from disadvantaged groups of people in education, training, gaining qualification, in employment upon leaving
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 3 – point 4 – indent 8 (new) - participants' assessments of the value of the intervention (in terms of increasing their emotional well-being, developing their skills...), rating of consultation process around the intervention
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 3 – point 4 – indent 9 (new) - percentage of disabled participants in employment after getting support
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 3 – point 4 – indent 10 (new) - percentage of disabled participants successfully transfered from institutional to community-based care
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 3 – paragraph 1 These data are to be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in Article 44(1) and (2) and Article 101(1) of Regulation (EU) No [
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 1 – introductory part · participants in full-time employment 6 months after leaving
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 1 – indent 1 (new) - participants in part-time employment 6 months after leaving
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 1 – indent 2 (new) - participants in full-time employment 6 months after leaving
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 · participants with an improved labour market situation 6 months after leaving (nature of employment – full or part time, wages compared to minimum or national level, nature of contracts)
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 1 (new) - participants in full-time employment 1 year after leaving
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 2 (new) - participants actively involved in community and social networks
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 3 (new) - participants in part-time employment 1 year after leaving
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 4 (new) - participants in self-employment 1 year after leaving
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 5 (new) - participants with an improved labour market situation 1 year after leaving
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 6 (new) - Participants lifted and living above the relative poverty line 1 year after leaving
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 7 (new) - Participants lifted out of severe material deprivation remaining out of severe material deprivation 1 year after leaving
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 8 (new) - women remaining in precarious job situation 1 year after leaving
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 9 (new) - women becoming economically independent 1 year after leaving
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 10 (new) - increase of the number of women in the MINT-sectors 1 year after leaving
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 11 (new) - percentage of disabled participants in employment after 1 year of getting support
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 12 (new) - percentage of not any longer existent institutional based care in comparison to the original total number at the beginning of the measurement period
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 13 (new) - percentage of persons below 18 years living in households of long-term unemployed
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 14 (new) - percentage of persons above 54 years suffering from severe material depriviation
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – point 3 – indent 15 (new) - reduction of number of cases of discrimination registered by the designated body or bodies for the promotion of equal treatment of all persons without discrimination at work and occupation and in expected result of the investment priority in fields outside work and occupation
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – point 4 – paragraph 1 These data are to be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in Article 44(4) of Regulation (EU) No [
source: PE-491.059
2012/05/16
BUDG
10 amendments...
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) The ESF should contribute to the Europe 2020 Strategy, ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the European Union. A minimum share for the ESF for each category of regions should be established in accordance with Article 83(3) of the Common Provisions Regulation, resulting in a minimum overall share for the ESF of 25% of the budget allocated to cohesion policy. The ESF should in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty, through a minimum ring-fenced allocation of 20 % of the entire ESF resources of each Member State. According to the level of development of the supported regions, the choice and number of investment priorities for ESF support should also be limited.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the ESF depends on good governance and partnership between all relevant territorial and socio- economic actors, taking into account those who act at the regional and local levels, in particular the social partners and non- governmental organisations
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 a (new) (12a) Synergies among the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund should be mainstreamed. In addition, the European Social Fund, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund and the multiannual Programme for Social Change and Innovation should be coherently structured to increase their respective effectiveness and in order to avoid financing overlaps.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the Europe 2020 Strategy and its headline targets. Territorial pacts, local initiatives for employment and social inclusion, community-led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve more actively regional and local authorities, cities, social partners and non-governmental organisations in the implementation of programmes. A Member State should include those institutions, organisations and groups in the Partnership that represent the territorial level concerned and that might influence or be affected by the implementation of the Operational programmes. Specific attention should be paid to groups that might be affected by the programmes and may have difficulties influencing those programmes, in particular the most vulnerable and marginalised groups.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. Member States shall ensure that the strategy and actions set out in the Operational Programmes are consistent and focused on addressing the challenges identified by their regions and sub- national authorities, in the National Reform Programmes and the relevant Council Recommendations made under Article 148(4) of the Treaty, in order to contribute to achieving the headline targets of the Europe 2020 strategy on employment, education and poverty reduction.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Member States and regional authorities shall pursue thematic concentration according to the following modalities:
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 3. To encourage adequate participation of and access by non-governmental organisations to actions supported by the ESF, notably in the fields of social and socio-cultural inclusion, gender equality and equal opportunities, the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in Article 82(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No […] or in Member States eligible for Cohesion Fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of ESF resources is allocated to capacity- building for non-governmental organisations.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 1. The ESF may support community-led local development strategies, as referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No […], territorial pacts and local initiatives
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 1. Pursuant to Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No [
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 ESF may be used to enhance access to capital markets for public and private bodies at national
source: PE-489.546
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2011/0270(COD) EU Programme for Social Change and Innovation 2014-2020
2012/04/26
BUDG
3 amendments...
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) In line with the Europe 2020 Strategy, the Programme should pursue a coherent approach to promoting employment and combating social exclusion and poverty. Its implementation should be rationalised and simplified, notably through a set of common provisions including, inter alia, general objectives, typology of actions, monitoring and evaluation arrangements. The Programme should also
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 1. This Regulation establishes a European Union Programme for Social Change and Innovation (hereinafter ‘the Programme’) which aims to contribute to the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy, its headline targets, flagship initiatives and Integrated Guidelines by providing financial support for the European Union's objectives in terms of promoting a high level of employment, guaranteeing adequate social protection, combating social exclusion and poverty and improving working conditions.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d (d) Networking and cooperation among specialist bodies, national, regional and local authorities, civil society and social partner organisations and employment services at European level;
source: PE-487.955
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2011/0273(COD) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the European territorial cooperation goal
2012/04/06
REGI
25 amendments...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational cooperation: develop
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point v v)
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 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
source: PE-490.976
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2011/0274(COD) Cohesion Fund 2014-2020
2012/01/06
BUDG
8 amendments...
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point a – introductory part (a) supporting the shift towards a
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point a – point ii (ii) promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use exclusively in small and medium-sized enterprises and micro- enterprises;
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point a – point v (v) promoting
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point c – introductory part (c) protecting the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems and promoting resource efficiency and cultural resources by:
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point c – point iii (iii) protecting and restoring biodiversity, including through green infrastructures and Natura 2000 sites;
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point d – introductory part (d) promoting intermodal sustainable transport and mobility while focusing on improving existing infrastructure, removing rail bottlenecks in key network infrastructures and filling in missing border links, by:
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point d – point ii (ii) developing environment-friendly and
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point d – point iii a (new) (iii a) promoting sustainable waterborne transport.
source: PE-491.074
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2011/0275(COD) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the Investment for growth and jobs goal
2012/04/06
BUDG
18 amendments...
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 a (new) (5a) In its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe1, the European Parliament recalled that, according to the Article 195 of the Lisbon Treaty, tourism is a new EU competence under the Lisbon Treaty, and should, therefore, also be reflected in the next MFF. It stressed the important contribution of sustainable tourism to the European economy and believed that the European strategy for tourism should aim at raising the competitiveness of the sector, promoting cooperation between the national, regional and local authorities and be supported with adequate funding for the next period. The ERDF should support activities relevant to the tourism dimension. _______________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(011)0266.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) Within the framework of sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated actions to tackle the economic, environmental, climate
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) productive investment, which contributes to creating and safeguarding sustainable jobs, through direct aid to investment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-enterprises, including those of the social economy;
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c (c) investments in social, health and educational
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point ii (ii) support for and services to enterprises, in particular SMEs, including micro- enterprises, including those of the social economy;
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) in more developed
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii) at least
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) in transition regions: (i) at least 60% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to the thematic objectives set in points 1, 3 and 4 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No [...]/2012 [CPR]; and (ii) at least 40% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to the thematic objective set out in point 4 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No [...]/2012 [CPR] where investments under this objective outside transport sector shall represent at least 30% of the total ERDF resources at national level;
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i (i) at least
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (ii) at least
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b (b) promoting business R&I investment, product and service development, technology transfer,
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c (c) strengthening ICT applications for e- government, e-learning, e-training, e- culture, e-inclusion and e-
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part (4) supporting the shift towards a
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b (b) promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in SMEs and micro- enterprises, including those of the social economy;
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point e (e) promoting
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – introductory part (6) protecting the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems and promoting resource efficiency and cultural resources:
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part (7) promoting intermodal sustainable transport and mobility, while focusing on improving existing infrastructure, removing rail bottlenecks in key network infrastructures and filling in missing trans-border links:
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new) (d a) promoting sustainable waterborne transport;
source: PE-491.062
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2011/0276(COD) Structural instruments: common provisions for ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund, EAFRD and EMFF; general provisions applicable to ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund
2012/01/06
BUDG
18 amendments...
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 a (new) (2a) In its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe1, the European Parliament recalled that cohesion policy has an increased importance with the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon and with the anchorage of territorial cohesion therein, took the view, in this context, that all forms of territorial cooperation (cross-border, transnational, interregional) must be strengthened; underlined that macro-regional cooperation and strategies should also be addressed; _____________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 b (new) (2b) In its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe, the European Parliament recalled that the EU cohesion policy has its own mission and objectives set out in Article 174 of TFEU that goes beyond the Europe 2020 strategy; stressed that those should be preserved in the next programming period, especially given the enduring need for economic, social and territorial convergence in the Union;
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 c (new) (2c) In its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe, the European Parliament recognized that according to the Treaty particular attention should be paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition, and regions suffering from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the northernmost regions with very low population density, islands, cross-border and mountain regions, as well as outermost regions.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 d (new) (2d) In its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe, the European Parliament called on the Commission to establish an intermediary category for regions whose GDP per capita stands at between 75 % and 90 % of EU GDP, in order to provide them with a clearer status and more security in their development.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) The objectives of the CSF Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment as set out in Article 11 and 19 of the Treaty, taking into account the polluter pays principle and minimising future external costs. The Member States should provide information on the support for climate change objectives in line with the ambition to devote at least 20% of the Union budget to this end, using a methodology adopted by the Commission by implementing act.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Comm
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) On the basis of the Common Strategic Framework
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) Member States should concentrate support to ensure a significant contribution to the achievement of Union objectives in line with their specific national and regional
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21a) In order to better mobilise potential at a local level, it is necessary to strengthen and facilitate community-led local development by laying down common rules and close coordination for all CSF Funds. Responsibility for the implementation of local development strategies should be given to local action groups, including existing LEADER- groups, representing the interests of the community, as an essential principle.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 1 The objectives of the CSF Funds shall be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment, as set out in Article 11 of the Treaty, taking into account the polluter pays principle and minimising future external costs for the European society.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) supporting the shift towards a
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6 (6) protecting the environment
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 1 The Comm
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point f (f) actions to disseminate information, support networking, carry out communication activities, raise awareness and promote cooperation and exchange of experience, including civil society organisations, including with third countries. To bring about greater efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the Commission, the resources allocated to communication actions under this Regulation shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the European Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this Regulation;
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 82 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 The three categories of regions are determined on the basis of how their GDP per capita, measured in purchasing power parities and calculated on the basis
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 82 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 The Cohesion Fund shall support those Member States whose gross national income (GNI) per capita, measured in purchasing power parities and calculated on the basis of
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Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) Article 174 of the Treaty provides that, in order to strengthen its economic, social and territorial cohesion, the Union shall aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, particular attention shall 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.. Article 175 of the Treaty requires that the Union would support the achievement of these objectives by action it takes through the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section, the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Investment Bank and other instruments.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) For the Partnership Contract and each programme respectively, a Member State should organise a partnership with the representatives of competent regional, local, urban and other public authorities, economic and social partners, and bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non-governmental organisations,
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) In the context of its effort to increase economic, territorial and social cohesion, the Union sh
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11a) In the context of its effort to increase economic, territorial and social cohesion, the Union should, at all stages of implementation of the CSF Funds, aim at eliminating inequalities and promoting equality between men and women, taking into account the EU gender equality strategy1, the pact for gender equality2 and implementation acts and further policies at Union, national and regional level implementing Article 8 of the Treaty, as well as combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation, and disability, in particular taking into account the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which is in force since 3 May 2008 and EU policies to implement the UN Convention. _________ 1 COM(2010)0491 final. 2 European Pact for Gender Equality (2011-2020) adopted by the Council on 7 March 2011.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) The objectives of the CSF Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment as set out in Article 11 and 19 of the Treaty, taking into account the polluter pays principle and minimising future external costs. The Member States should provide information on the support for climate change objectives in line with the ambition to devote at least 20% of the Union budget to this end, using a methodology adopted by the Commission by implementing act.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) In order to achieve the targets and objectives of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the CSF Funds should focus
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Commission
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16)
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) Member States should concentrate support to ensure a significant contribution to the achievement of Union objectives in line with their specific national and regional
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) A performance framework should be defined for each programme with a view to monitoring progress towards the objectives and targets set for each programme over the course of the programming period. The Commission should undertake a performance review in cooperation with the Member States in 2017 and 2019. A performance reserve should be foreseen and allocated in 2019 where milestones set in the performance framework have been attained.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) Territorial cohesion
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (21 a) In order to better mobilise potential at a local level, it is necessary to strengthen and facilitate community-led local development by laying down common rules and close coordination for all CSF Funds. Responsibility for the implementation of local development strategies should be given to local action groups, including existing LEADER- groups, representing the interests of the community, as an essential principle.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Financial instruments supported by the CSF Funds should be used to address specific market needs in a cost effective way, in accordance with the objectives of the programmes, and should not crowd out private financing. The decision to finance support measures through financial instruments should be determined therefore on the basis of an ex ante analysis and be subject to democratic scrutiny at the appropriate level.
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) In order to improve the quality and design of each programme, and verify that objectives and targets can be reached, an ex ante evaluation of each programme should be carried out. For each programme, the ex-ante evaluation should include an evaluation of the horizontal principles relating to compliance with Union and national law, promotion of equality between men and women and non-discrimination, and sustainable development, as defined in this Regulation.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) It is useful to specify the types of action that may be undertaken at the initiative of the Commission and of the Member States as technical assistance with support from the CSF Funds. Member States should ensure that an adequate level of technical assistance is allocated to the partners referred to in Article 5 in order to facilitate their involvement and participation in the preparation and implementation of the Partnership Contracts and in the whole programming process. Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission should support thematic umbrella organizations, non-governmental organizations, social and economic partners and networks and associations representing local, urban and regional authorities working at EU-level on cohesion policy.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 55 a (new) (55 a) The modulation of the co-financing rate from the Funds to a priority axis shall take into account the coverage of areas with severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, of island Member States eligible under the Cohesion Fund and other islands except those on which the capital of a Member State is situated or which have a fixed link to the mainland, of mountainous areas as defined by the national legislation of the Member State, and of sparsely and very sparsely populated areas and other areas with severe demographic handicaps.
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 55 (55) Objective criteria should be fixed for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the Funds. To this end, the identification of the regions and areas at Union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) .It shall be possible to adapt this classification for specific areas such as island regions.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 61 (61) It is necessary to lay down additional provisions concerning the programming, management, monitoring and control of operational programmes supported by the Funds. Operational programmes should set out priority axes corresponding to thematic objectives and to the horizontal principles relating to compliance with Union and national law, promotion of equality between men and women and non- discrimination, and sustainable development, as defined in this Regulation, elaborate a consistent intervention logic to tackle the development needs identified, and set out the framework for performance assessment. They should also contain other elements necessary to underpin the effective and efficient implementation of these Funds.
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 72 (72) With a view to strengthening accessibility and transparency of information about funding opportunities and project beneficiaries, and explaining more clearly the thinking behind the European integration process in the areas of regional development and cross- sectoral action, in each Member State a single website or website portal using clear and comprehensible language and providing information on all the operational programmes, including the lists of operations supported under each operational programme, should be made available.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 (2)
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4 (4) ‘programming’ means the process of organisation, decision-making and allocation of financial resources in several stages, with the involvement of partners and in line with the multi-level governance approach in accordance with Article 5, intended to implement, on a multi-
Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 16 (16)
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 1 – article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 (18)
Amendment 379 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The CSF Funds shall provide support, through multi-annual programmes, which complements national, regional and local intervention, to deliver the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth as well as to fulfil the specific missions of the Funds pursuant to their Treaty-based objectives, taking account of the relevant Integrated Guidelines, the relevant country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty.
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that support from the CSF Funds is consistent with the
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 4 4. Member States and the bodies designated by them for that purpose shall be responsible for preparing and implementing programmes and carrying out their tasks under this Regulation and the Fund-specific rules at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Member State and subject to compliance with this Regulation and the Fund-specific rules.
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 5 5. Arrangements for the implementation and use of the CSF Funds, and in particular the financial and administrative resources required for the implementation of the CSF Funds, in relation to the reporting, evaluation, management and control shall take into account the principle of proportionality having regard to the level of support allocated and the size of the beneficiary.
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 9 9. The Commission and the Member States shall ensure the effectiveness of the CSF Funds, in particular through monitoring, reporting and evaluation, informing the potential beneficiaries about funding opportunities and making publicly known the role and the achievements of cohesion policy.
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non- governmental organisations
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. A Member State shall include those institutions, organisations and groups in the Partnership that might influence or might be affected by the implementation of the programmes. Specific attention shall be paid to groups that might be affected by the programmes and may suffer difficulties to influence them, in particular the most vulnernable and marginalised groups.
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 2 2. In accordance with the multi-level governance approach, the partners representing the different territorial levels in accordance with the institutional structure of the Member States shall be involved by Member States in all stages of the preparation of Partnership Contracts and progress reports and in all stages of the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes. The partners shall participate in the monitoring committees for programmes.
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, following comprehensive consultation of the partners referred to in paragraph 1 at Union level, delegated acts in accordance with Article 142 to provide for a European code of conduct, based on best practices, that lays down objectives and criteria to
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 1 The Member States and the Commission shall ensure
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 7 – paragraph 2 The Member States and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 1 The objectives of the CSF Funds shall be pursued in the framework of integrated sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment, as set out in Articles 11 and 19 of the Treaty, taking into account the polluter pays principle and minimising future external costs for the European society.
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 8 – paragraph 2 The Member States and the Commission shall, based on existing environmental legislation, ensure that environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, biodiversity and ecosystem protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation
Amendment 480 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) supporting the shift towards a
Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5 (5) promoting ecosystem-based climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management;
Amendment 487 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6 (6) protecting the environment
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7 (7) promoting intermodal sustainable transport and mobility, while focusing on improving existing infrastructure, removing rail bottlenecks in key network infrastructures and filling in missing trans-border links;
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (8) promoting quality employment and supporting labour mobility;
Amendment 500 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9 (9) promoting social inclusion a
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10 (10) investing in education, skills, training and lifelong learning;
Amendment 509 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11 (11)
Amendment 520 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 10 – paragraph 1 In order to promote the harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of the Union, a Common Strategic Framework shall translate the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth into
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) for each thematic objective
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) priority areas for cooperation activities for each of the CSF Funds,
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 1 The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 142 on the Common Strategic Framework within
Amendment 543 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 2 Amendment 548 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 3 Amendment 559 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 2 2. The Partnership Contract shall be drawn up, at all stages of its preparation, by Member States in close cooperation with the partners referred to in Article 5. The Partnership Contract shall be prepared in dialogue with the Commission.
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 4 4. Each Member State shall transmit its Partnership Contract to the Commission within
Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) an analysis of disparities and sustainable development needs with reference to the thematic objectives
Amendment 581 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv (iv) the indicative allocation of support by the Union by thematic objective at national level for each of the CSF Funds, as well as the total indicative amount of support foreseen for climate change and biodiversity objectives;
Amendment 590 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v (v) the main priority areas for cooperation, taking account,
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part (b) an integrated approach to sustainable territorial development supported by the CSF Funds setting out:
Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (ii) the arrangements to ensure an integrated approach to the use of the CSF Funds for the sustainable territorial development of urban, rural, coastal and fisheries areas and areas with particular territorial features, in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28, 29 and 99
Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) an integrated sustainable approach to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion, with special regard to marginalised communities, where appropriate, including the indicative financial allocation for the relevant CSF Funds;
Amendment 622 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) the way in which the CSF Funds will contribute to the delivery of integrated national anti-poverty strategies detailed in the National Reform Programs promoting the inclusion of all groups facing or at risk of poverty and social exclusion, underpinned by National Social Reports;
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i (i) a consolidated table of measurable qualitative and quantitative milestones and targets established in programmes for the performance framework referred to in Article 19(1), together with the methodology and mechanism to ensure consistency across programmes and CSF Funds;
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv (iv) the actions taken to i
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new) (iv a) an identification of the legal and administrative barriers to the implementation of partnership in the national context and actions envisaged to address these obstacles;
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv b (new) (iv b) an identification of relevant existing national/regional/local partnership and multilevel governance structures and ways to take them into account;
Amendment 639 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i (i) an assessment of whether there is a need to reinforce the administrative capacity of the authorities
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Where a Member State experiences temporary budgetary difficulties or a severe economic downturn, the Commission may request the Member State concerned to assess whether reviewing and amending its Partnership Contract is appropriate and necessary for achieving the objectives and targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and the fund-specific missions pursuant to their Treaty-based objectives.
Amendment 651 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1 Member States shall concentrate support, in accordance with the Fund-specific rules, on actions bringing the greatest added value while minimising future external costs for the European society in relation to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing the challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, and taking into account national and regional needs and the horizontal principles.
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall assess whether the applicable ex ante conditionalities are fulfilled. The assessment shall be based on a common methodology and involve the partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation.
Amendment 701 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 18 – paragraph 1 5% of the resources allocated to each CSF Fund and Member State, with the exception of resources allocated to the European territorial cooperation goal and to Title V of the EMFF Regulation, shall constitute a performance reserve to
Amendment 716 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 1 1. Where the review of performance undertaken in 2017 reveals that a priority within a programme has not attained its milestones set for the year 2016, the Commission shall make recommendations to the Member State concerned, taking duly into account whether unforeseeable external factors on which the concerned programme could not take influence, such as an unexpected severe economic downturn, have caused the failure to attain the milestones of the concerned priority or priorities. Where necessary, the Commission shall initiate technical support for the managing authorities.
Amendment 717 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 2 2. On the basis of the review undertaken in 2019, the Commission shall adopt, by 30 June 2019, a decision, by means of implementing acts, to determine for each CSF Fund and Member State the programmes and priorities which have attained their milestones. The
Amendment 719 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Where the review undertaken in 2019 reveals that a priority of a programme has failed to attain its milestones set for the year 2018, the Commission shall duly consider whether this failure was caused by unforeseeable external factors on which the concerned programme could not take influence, such as an unexpected severe economic downturn, in which cases the performance reserve shall not be retained but allocated to the Member State on whose territory the concerned programme is carried out. The Member State shall attribute the performance reserve then either to the concerned priorities, provided that these are still viable, or, with a due justification, to other priorities of the concerned programme or other programmes.
Amendment 720 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 3 Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 4 Amendment 727 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – chapter 4 – title Amendment 736 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 22 – title Increase in payments for Member States with temporary budgetary difficulties and experiencing a severe economic downturn as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 and Regulation (EC) No 1467/97.
Amendment 738 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) Where the Member State concerned experiences a situation of severe economic downturn as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 and Regulation (EC) No 1467/97
Amendment 741 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 2 2. Programmes shall be drawn up by Member States or any authority designated by them, in cooperation with the partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation. This cooperation shall follow the best practices forming the basis of the European Code of Conduct referred to in paragraph 3 of Article 5.
Amendment 751 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3 3. Programmes shall be submitted by the Member States at
Amendment 761 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part Each priority shall set out measurable qualititative and quantitative indicators to assess progress of programme implementation towards achievement of objectives as the basis for monitoring, evaluation and review of performance. These shall include:
Amendment 764 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 For each CSF Fund, the Fund-specific rules shall set out common measurable qualitative and quantitative indicators and may provide for programme-specific indicators.
Amendment 765 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. indicators referring to the horizontal principles in Article 7 and 8
Amendment 766 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4 4. Each programme, except those which cover exclusively technical assistance, shall include
Amendment 768 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Each programme shall set out the actions taken to involve the partners referred to in Article 5 at all stages of the preparation, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the programme, in accordance with the European Code of Conduct referred to in Article 5, including a list of the partners involved, how they have been selected, their responsibilites and the views they expressed regarding the content of the programme and regarding the implementation of the partnership principle;
Amendment 770 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Each programme shall set out evidence that the competent regional and local authorities and the population on whose territory the programme is carried out have been closely involved into the preparation and approval of the programme, their opinions regarding the content of the programmes have been duly considered and a substantiated justification is provided for in cases where the programme is submitted despite serious concerns raised by one or more of the concerned regional, local authorities or the civil society of this territory.
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 4 c (new) 4c. In order to ensure compliance with Union law in accordance with Article 6, each programme shall meet the requirements of the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (2001/42/EC), the Fauna-Flora-Habitat Directive (92/43/EEC), the Water- Directive (2000/60/EC), the Directive on wild birds (2000/147/EC). In addition to this, major projects referred to Article 90 shall be assessed on their effects on the environment in accordance with Council Directives 85/337/EEC and 97/11/EC.
Amendment 772 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 5 5. Each programme, except those where technical assistance is undertaken under a specific programme, shall set out the indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectives be based on a carbon-proofing assessment, in accordance to the targets of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Commission shall define a common methodology for these assessments according to the procedure indicated in Article 143.
Amendment 776 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 24 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Each programme, plan and project related to transport and mobility shall be based on an assessment of the effects on safety and on the avoidance of accidents in accordance with the EU's target to reduce heavy accidents by 50% by 2020.
Amendment 779 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 25 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall assess the consistency of programmes with this Regulation, the Fund-specific rules, their effective contribution to the thematic objectives and the Union priorities specific to each CSF Fund, the Common Strategic Framework, the Partnership Contract, the relevant country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, taking account of the ex ante evaluation. The assessment shall address, in particular, the adequacy of the programme strategy, the corresponding objectives, indicators, targets and the allocation of budgetary resources.
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Amendment 784 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Requests for amendment of programmes submitted by a Member State shall be duly substantiated and shall in particular set out the expected impact of the changes to the programme on achieving the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and sustainable development and the specific objectives defined in the programme, taking account of the Common Strategic Framework and the Partnership Contract.
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 27 – paragraph 1 1. The EIB may, at the request of Member States, participate in the preparation of the Partnership Contract, as well as in activities relating to the preparation of operations,
Amendment 791 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 27 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission may request the EIB to examine the technical quality and economic
Amendment 799 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 28 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) community-led, by local action groups composed of representatives of public and private local socio-economic interests, where at the decision-making level neither the public sector nor any single interest group shall represent more than 49 % of the voting rights; local action groups include existing LEADER-groups already qualified under Leader II1 or Leader+2 or Article 62 of COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 1698/2005 (EAFRD)3; _____________ 1 Commission notice to the Member States laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural development (Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48). 2 Commission notice to the Member States of 14 April 2000 laying down guidelines for the Community initiative for rural development (Leader+) (OJ C 139, 18.5.2000, p. 5). Notice as last amended by Commission communication amending the notice to the Member States of 14 April 2000 laying down guidelines for the Community Initiative for rural development (Leader+) (OJ C 294, 4.12.2003, p. 11). 3 COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
Amendment 804 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 28 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) carried out through integrated and multi-sectoral area-based local sustainable development strategies taking into account the long term effects;
Amendment 805 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 28 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) designed taking into consideration local needs and potential, and include innovative and socio-cultural features in the local context, networking and, where appropriate, cooperation.
Amendment 809 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. A local sustainable development strategy shall contain at least the following elements:
Amendment 816 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) a description of the strategy and its objectives, a description of the integrated and innovative character of the strategy and a hierarchy of objectives, including clear and measurable targets for outputs or results. The strategy shall be coherent with the relevant programmes of all the CSF Funds involved and with the horizontal targets laid down in Articles 6, 7 and 8 of this Regulation;
Amendment 820 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall define criteria for the selection of local sustainable development strategies. The Fund-specific rules may set out selection criteria.
Amendment 822 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 3 3. Local sustainable development strategies shall be selected by a committee set up for this purpose by the relevant managing authorities of the programmes. The partners referred to in Article 5 shall be appropriately represented in this committee.
Amendment 823 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 4 4. The selection and approval of
Amendment 825 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 5 5. The decision to approve a local sustainable development strategy by the managing authority shall set out the allocations of each CSF Fund. It shall also set out the roles of the authorities responsible for the implementation of the relevant programmes for all implementation tasks relating to the strategy.
Amendment 829 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Local action groups shall design and implement the local sustainable development strategies.
Amendment 837 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) drawing up a gender equality-based, non-discriminatory and transparent selection procedure and criteria for the selection of operations, which avoid conflicts of interest, that shall ensure that at least 50% of the votes in selection decisions are from the non-public sector partners, providing for the possibility of appeal against selection decisions and allowing selection by written procedure;
Amendment 839 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 30 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) ensuring coherence with the local sustainable development strategy when selecting operations, by prioritising them according to their contribution to meeting the strategies' objectives and targets;
Amendment 848 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Financial instruments may be combined with grants, interest rate subsidies, microcredits and guarantee fee subsidies. In this case, separate records must be maintained for each form of financing.
Amendment 851 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 142 laying down detailed rules concerning the ex-ante assessment of financial instruments, the combination of support provided to final recipients through grants, interest rate subsidies, guarantee fee subsidies, microcredits and financial instruments, additional specific rules on eligibility of expenditure and rules specifying the types of activities which shall not be supported through financial instruments.
Amendment 860 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) invest in the capital of existing or newly created legal entities, including those financed from other CSF Funds or other EU instruments, dedicated to implementing financial instruments consistent with the objectives of the respective CSF Funds, which will undertake implementations tasks; the support to such investments shall be limited to the amounts necessary to implement new financial instruments consistent with the objectives of this Regulation; or
Amendment 920 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 39 – paragraph 1 Member States shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that the capital resources and gains and other earnings or yields attributable to the support from the CSF Funds to financial instruments are used in accordance with the aims of the programme for a period of at least 10 years after the closure of the programme. The amount left over after 10 years after the closure of the programme shall be transferred to the budget of the European Union.
Amendment 926 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 40 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent 1 (new) - (d) identification of the beneficiaries and the amount of public funding allocated to them;
Amendment 931 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 40 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. The specific report shall be made public in its entirety.
Amendment 934 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 42 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 The monitoring committee shall be composed of representatives of the managing authority and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 5, in particular considering partners involved in the preparation of the concerned programmes. Each member of the monitoring committee shall have a voting right. Member states shall ensure the gender equality at this body.
Amendment 942 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 42 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The partners shall select and appoint their members representing them in the monitoring committee.
Amendment 943 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 42 – paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. The list of members of the monitoring committee shall be published.
Amendment 946 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 43 – paragraph 1 1. The monitoring committee shall meet at least once twice a year and shall review implementation of the programme and progress towards achieving its objectives and the implementation of the horizontal principles laid down in Articles 6, 7 and 8 of this Regulation. In doing so, it shall have regard to the financial data, common and programme-
Amendment 948 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 43 – paragraph 2 2. The monitoring committee shall examine in detail all issues that affect the performance of the programme, including the performance review.
Amendment 953 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 43 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The monitoring committee shall approve the annual reports on the implementation of the programmes referred to in Article 44 and the progress reports referred to in Article 46.
Amendment 959 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 44 – paragraph 2 2. Annual implementation reports shall set out information on implementation of the programme and its priorities by reference to the financial data, common and programme-specific indicators and quantified target values, including changes in result indicators, and the milestones defined in the performance framework. The data transmitted shall relate to values for indicators for fully implemented operations and also for selected operations. All personal data has to be broken down by gender. They shall also set out actions taken to fulfil the ex-ante conditionalities and any issues which affect the performance of the programme,
Amendment 965 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 44 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The annual implementation report shall assess the role of the partners referred to in Article 5 in the implementation of the programme, including a list of the partners involved, their responsibilities and the opinions they expressed regarding the implementation of the programme and of the partnership principle and how these views have been taken into account;
Amendment 971 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 44 – paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 978 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) progress towards achievement of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
Amendment 989 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 2 – point h (h) the role of the partners referred in Article 5 in the implementation of the Partnership Contract
Amendment 994 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 3 3. Where the Commission determines, within
Amendment 996 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 46 – paragraph 5 5. In 2018 and 2020, the Commission shall include in its Annual Progress Report to the spring meeting of the European Council a section summarising the strategic report, in particular with regard to progress made towards Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and the targets of the flagships within the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Amendment 998 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 47 – paragraph 1 1. Evaluations shall be carried out to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes, as well as to assess their effectiveness, efficiency and impact. Impact of programmes shall be evaluated in accordance with the mission of the respective CSF Funds in relation to the targets for the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth33 as well as in relation to the climate targets, to the indicators relating to horizontal principles, to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and
Amendment 1011 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, having regard to the selected thematic objectives, the horizontal principles laid down in Articles 6, 7, 8 of this Regulation and priorities, taking into account national and regional needs;
Amendment 1014 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) the consistency of the selected thematic objectives, the priorities and corresponding objectives of the programmes
Amendment 1021 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point l (l) the
Amendment 1025 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point m (m) the
Amendment 1027 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 3 – point m a (new) (ma) the suitability of planned or taken measures to involve partners referred to in Article 5 in the preparation, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the Partnership Contract and the programmes.
Amendment 1029 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 48 – paragraph 4 4. The ex-ante evaluation shall incorporate
Amendment 1035 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 50 – paragraph 1 The ex post evaluations shall be carried out by the Commission or by the Member States, in close cooperation. Ex post evaluations shall examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the CSF Funds and their contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in accordance with the targets of the flagships of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and the specific requirements established in the Fund-specific rules. Ex post evaluations shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Amendment 1039 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point f (f) actions to disseminate information, support networking, carry out communication activities, raise awareness and promote cooperation and exchange of experience, including civil society organisations, including with third countries. To bring about greater efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the Commission, the resources allocated to communication actions under this Regulation shall also contribute to covering the corporate communication of the political priorities of the European Union
Amendment 1044 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point j a (new) (j a) assistance to thematic umbrella organizations and non-governmental organizations, economic and social partners and networks and associations representing local, urban and regional authorities, working at EU-level on cohesion policy, to support the networking with national and regional partners in the monitoring committee and to promote a structured dialogue among them and with the Commission. Moreover, the assistance may include the promotion of exchanges of views and of cooperation between partners working on specific themes issues in existing and new thematic networks.
Amendment 1045 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point j b (new) (j b) assistance to support exchanges of views and cooperation in existing and new thematic networks of composed by local actions groups referred to in Article 30 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1049 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 1 1. At the initiative of a Member State, the CSF Funds may support actions for preparation, management, monitoring, evaluation, information and communication, networking, complaint resolution, and control and audit. The CSF Funds may be used by the Member State to support actions for the reduction of administrative burden for beneficiaries, including electronic data exchange systems, and actions to reinforce the capacity of Member State authorities, partners referred to in Article 5 and beneficiaries to administer and use the CSF Funds. Moreover, the exchange of views and of best practices amongst local actions groups referred to in Article 30 shall be promoted at national level. These actions may concern preceding and subsequent programming periods.
Amendment 1052 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 52 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Each Member State shall ensure that an adequate level of technical assistance in its operational programmes is allocated to partners referred to in Article 5 paragraph 1 a), b) and c) of this Regulation in order to facilitate the involvement and participation of these partners in the preparation and implementation of the Partnership Contracts and in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
Amendment 1057 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 54 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b (b) calculation of the current value of the net revenue of the operation, taking into account the
Amendment 1077 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 57 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Amongst enterprises, only small and medium-sized enterprises shall be eligible for grants.
Amendment 1094 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 59 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) value added tax. However, VAT amounts shall be eligible where they are not recoverable under national VAT legislation
Amendment 1100 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 60 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) the total amount allocated under the programme to operations located outside the programme area does not exceed 10 % of the support from the ERDF, Cohesion Fund and EMFF at the level of the priority, or
Amendment 1105 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 61 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part An operation comprising investment in infrastructure or productive investment shall repay the contribution from the CSF Funds if within
Amendment 1109 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 61 – paragraph 2 2. Operations supported by the ESF and operations supported by the other CSF Funds that are not investment in infrastructure or productive investments shall repay the contribution from the Fund only where they are subject to an obligation for maintenance of investment under the applicable State aid rules and where they undergo a cessation or relocation of a productive activity within t
Amendment 1110 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 61 – paragraph 3 3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to
Amendment 1196 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 82 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 The three categories of regions are determined on the basis of how their GDP per capita, measured in purchasing power parities and calculated on the basis
Amendment 1201 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 82 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 The Cohesion Fund shall support those Member States whose gross national income (GNI) per capita, measured in purchasing power parities and calculated on the basis of
Amendment 1210 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 83 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, setting out the annual breakdown of the global resources by Member State under the Objective "Investment for growth and employment", without prejudice to paragraph 3 of this Article and Article 84(7), and by cooperation programme under the Objective "Territorial Cooperation".
Amendment 1246 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The following criteria shall be used for the breakdown by Member State, based on gender-related sensitive statistics:
Amendment 1249 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) eligible population, regional prosperity, national prosperity, net adjusted disposable income per inhabitant, and unemployment rate for less developed regions and transition regions;
Amendment 1260 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) eligible population, regional prosperity, unemployment rate, e
Amendment 1316 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 8 8. Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal shall amount to
Amendment 1341 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 1. An operational programme shall consist of priority axes. A priority axis shall concern one Fund
Amendment 1347 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point a (new) (a) concern more than one category of region;
Amendment 1348 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point b (new) (b) combine one or more complementary investment priorities from the ERDF, CF and ESF under one thematic objective;
Amendment 1349 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point c (new) (c) combine one or more complementary investment priorities from different thematic objectives up to 20 % of the EU contribution to an operational programme, in particular for those parts of the contribution that are dedicated to an integrated approach of territorial development;
Amendment 1350 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point d (new) (d) For the ESF [...] combine investment priorities from different thematic objectives set out in Article 9(8), (9), (10) and (11) in order to facilitate their contribution to other priority axes [...].
Amendment 1351 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – point e (new) (e) Member States may set up a single priotity axis in an operational programme for the Technical Assistance as described in Article 52; these priority axis shall not apply to paragraph 2(b)(i), (ii), (iv), (c) (ii) - (via) and (e) (i)-(iia) of this Article;
Amendment 1352 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new) Member States may combine two or more of the options a)-d).
Amendment 1354 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i (i) an identification of needs addressing the challenges identified in the country- specific recommendations
Amendment 1357 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii (ii) a justification of the choice of thematic objectives and corresponding investment priorities, having regard to the Partnership Contract and the results of the ex ante evaluation, according to the sustainable development needs of the Member States and/or regions, where appropriate;
Amendment 1361 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i (i) the investment priorities and corresponding specific objectives, in accordance with the different options laid down in paragraph 1 of this Article;
Amendment 1363 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – introductory part (c) the contribution to the integrated approach for territorial development
Amendment 1366 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (i) the mechanisms that ensure coordination between the CSF-Funds
Amendment 1369 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (ii) where appropriate, a planned integrated approach to the territorial development of urban, rural, coastal and fisheries areas and areas with particular territorial features
Amendment 1372 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii (iii) the
Amendment 1379 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iv (iv) the identification of the areas in which community-led local development will be implemented and of the implementation arrangements for Articles 28 and 29, including the indicative annual allocation of each Funds for integrated actions;
Amendment 1381 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi (vi)
Amendment 1385 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi a (new) (vi a) the contribution to the integrated approach set out in the Partnership Contract to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or target groups at highest risk of discrimination or exclusion, with special regard to marginalised communities, and the indicative financial allocation;
Amendment 1386 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point d Amendment 1392 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point e – point i a (new) (i a) the results of the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the operational programme carried out in accordance with the Directive 2001/42/EC;
Amendment 1394 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point e – point iii (iii) the actions taken to involve the partners in the preparation
Amendment 1397 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point f – point i (i) the planned use of the option laid down in paragraph 1 (e) of this Article on technical assistance
Amendment 1399 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point f – point ii (ii)
Amendment 1403 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point g – point ii (ii) a table specifying, for the whole programming period, for the operational programme and for each priority axis, the amount of the total financial appropriation of the support from the Funds and the national co-financing. For priority axes which concern more than one category of region, the table shall specify the different amounts from each Fund and the respective co-financed amounts for each category of region. For priority axes which combine one or more complementary investment priorities from different CSF Funds, the table shall specify the amounts from each Funds. Where the national co-financing is made up of public and private co-financing, the table shall give the indicative breakdown between the public and the private components. It shall show, for information purposes, the envisaged participation from the EIB;
Amendment 1409 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i (i) a description of specific actions to take into account environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, biodiversity protection, ecosystem-based climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster resilience and risk prevention and management, in the selection of operations;
Amendment 1413 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point ii (ii) 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
Amendment 1418 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point iii (iii) a description of its contribution to the promotion of equality between men and women and,
Amendment 1423 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Member States shall submit an opinion of the national equality bodies and partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation, on the measures set out in points (i), (ii) and (iii), toghether with the proposal for an operational programme under the Investment for growth and jobs goal.
Amendment 1426 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 88 – paragraph 2 2. The ERDF and the ESF may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of
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Amendment 1440 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d (d) information on the feasibility studies carried out, including the options analysis, the results, and independent quality review, the long-term social impact, the long-term impact for public budgets and coherence with regional und local sustainable development;
Amendment 1441 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e (e) a cost-benefit analysis, including an economic and a financial analysis, an analysis of the application of the polluter- pays principle and of the internalisation of external environmental and social costs, and a risk asses
Amendment 1442 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f (f) an analysis of the environmental impact in accordance with Directives 85/337/EEC and 97/11/EC, taking into account climate change adaptation and mitigation needs, biodiversity protection, resource efficiency and disaster resilience;
Amendment 1446 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new) (i a) a description of how and to what extent the partners referred to in Article 5 are involved in the decision on major projects, including a list of the partners involved, how they have been selected, their responsibilites and their views on the content of the programme and on the implementation of the partnership principle;
Amendment 1447 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i b (new) (i b) a description of how and to what extent the public has been consulted on the preparation and implementation of the major project.
Amendment 1463 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 93 – paragraph 2 2. The public support allocated to a joint action plan shall be a minimum of EUR 10 000 000 or 20 % of the public support of the operational programme or programmes, whichever is lower. The public support allocated to one joint action plan per Member State may be a minimum of EUR 5 000 000.
Amendment 1470 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 94 – paragraph 2 2. A joint action plan shall cover the entire programming period or part of the period between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2022. The outputs and results of a joint action plan shall give rise to reimbursement only if attained after the date of the decision of approval of the joint action plan and before the end of the implementation period defined.
Amendment 1475 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 6 (6) an analysis of the effects of the joint action plan on the promotion of equality between men and women and the prevention of discrimination
Amendment 1478 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 7 (7) an analysis of the effects of the joint action plan on the promotion of sustainable development
Amendment 1481 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 95 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new) (9 a) measures taken or planned in order to involve the partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation in the preparation, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the joint action plan, including in their role as members monitoring committee.
Amendment 1488 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 97 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) review progress towards achieving the milestones, outputs and results of the joint action plan and transmit the results to the monitoring committee;
Amendment 1489 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 97 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) consider and approve any proposal to amend the joint action plan in order to take account of any issues affecting its performance and transmit the results to the monitoring committee.
Amendment 1491 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 98 – paragraph 2 2. The financial management, control and audit of the joint action plan shall aim exclusively at verifying that the conditions for payments defined in the decision approving the joint action plan have been fulfilled. Besides that, concerned Member States or regions concerned may decide about stages of fulfillments of the requirements of a joint action plan and an annual or multiannual period for payments.
Amendment 1497 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 1 1. Where an urban development strategy or other territorial strategy or pact as defined in Article 12(1) of Regulation
Amendment 1501 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 2 2. The relevant operational programmes shall identify the ITIs planned and shall set out the indicative financial allocation
Amendment 1507 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 3 3. The Member State or the managing authority may designate one or more intermediate bodies, including local authorities, regional development bodies, or non-governmental organisations or local action groups referred to in Article 30, to carry out the management and implementation of an ITI. The coherence of the ITI with regional sustainable development strategies at regional level has to be ensured.
Amendment 1510 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 99 – paragraph 4 4. The Member State or the relevant managing authorities shall ensure that the monitoring system for the operational programme provides for the identification of operations and outputs of
Amendment 1514 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 100 – paragraph 1 – point f (f) actions to
Amendment 1519 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 100 – paragraph 1 – point i (i) the implementation of financial instruments.
Amendment 1520 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 100 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) the annual and final implementation reports and the progress reports in 2017 and 2019;
Amendment 1537 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 101 – paragraph 3 – point i (i) progress in the implementation of measures to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion, with special regard to marginalised communities including
Amendment 1569 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 105 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) informing the public about the timelines for programming and about the expected timelines of all related public consultation processes at all stages of the preparation of the Partnership Contract and the programmes;
Amendment 1571 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 105 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The EU institutions and the advisory bodies shall organise raising awareness actions in order to explain how cohesion policy works.
Amendment 1590 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 109 – paragraph 2 2. Technical assistance shall take the form of a
Amendment 1593 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission decision adopting an operational programme shall fix the co- financing rate and the maximum amount of support from each Funds for each priority axis.
Amendment 1601 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d Amendment 1623 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 5 5. The maximum co-financing rate under paragraph 3 at the level of a priority axis shall be increased by ten percentage points, where the whole of a priority axis is delivered through
Amendment 1625 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 1628 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) the importance of the priority axis for the delivery of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, having regard to the specific gaps
Amendment 1634 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 111 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new) (c a) other areas with severe demographic handicaps.
Amendment 1664 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 113 – paragraph 7 7. The Member State or the managing authority may entrust the management of part of an operational programme to an intermediate body by way of an agreement in writing between the intermediate body and the Member State or managing authority (a
Amendment 1670 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) support the work of the monitoring committee and
Amendment 1671 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 2 – point e (e) ensure that the data referred to in point (d) is collected, entered and stored in the system, and that data on indicators is broken down by gender
Amendment 1673 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part (a) together with the monitoring committee, draw up and, once approved, apply appropriate selection procedures and criteria that:
Amendment 1676 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 114 – paragraph 4 – point c (c) put in place effective and proportionate anti-fraud measures taking into account the risks identified, such as an independent office receiving information by whistle blowers;
Amendment 1708 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b (b) in 2015:
Amendment 1715 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c (c) in 2016:
Amendment 1721 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 126 – paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 1755 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f Amendment 1761 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point g Amendment 1808 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – point 3 – indent 2 – transparent, easily understandable, with objectively verifiable targets and the source data identified and publicly available;
Amendment 1809 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities –point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 3 – indent 2 – Adoption of measures necessary to establish a system of certification of the energy performance of buildings in accordance with Article
Amendment 1810 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 3 – indent 5 a new – National Energy Efficiency Action Plans which translate energy saving objectives into concrete and coherent measures have been submitted in accordance with Directive 2006/32/EC, or equivalent reporting documents in application to the Directive on Energy Efficiency when it will be repealing Directive 2006/32/EC.
Amendment 1811 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 2 – subparagraph 4 a (new) Transposition into national law, once adopted, of the Energy Efficiency Directive (COM(2011)370 final).
Amendment 1812 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 2 – subparagraph 4 b (new) Transposition into national law of Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast).
Amendment 1813 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.2 – column 3 – indent 1 a new – A Member State has put in place support schemes for the three renewable energy sectors until 2020: electricity, heat and transport;
Amendment 1815 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 4 – sub-point 4.1 – column 3 – indent 5 b new – Market surveillance mechanisms in place in accordance with Article 3 of Directive 2009/125/EC are in place.
Amendment 1816 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.1 – column 3 – indent 1 – A Member State has ensured contribution of the different water uses to the recovery of the costs of water services by sector in accordance with Article 9 of Directive 2000/60/EC, guaranteeing equal, universal access to this common good.
Amendment 1817 #
Proposal for a regulation Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 a (new) 6.2a Biodiversity The Member State has submitted, and together with the European Commission has adopted a multi-annual plan for prioritization and budgeting of investments for Natura 2000 sites (Prioritised Action Framework) in accordance with Article 8 of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora.
Amendment 1818 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 a (new) – column 3 – indent 1 (new) – The Member States has adopted a multi- annual plan for prioritization and budgeting of investments in accordance with Article 8 of the Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (National Prioritised Action Frameworks for financing Natura 2000), including: 1.A list of priority measures in Natura 2000 sites and respective EU co-financing needs; 2. an analysis of co-financing sought from different EU funds to realise those measures;
Amendment 1819 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 b (new) 6.2b. Cultural heritage sector: Development of projects to safeguard, pass on, promote and develop tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
Amendment 1820 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 a (new) – column 3 – indent 1 (new) – Effective instruments are available at national, regional and local level , in particular in regions with specific characteristics;
Amendment 1821 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 6 – sub-point 6.2 b (new) – column 3 – indent 2 (new) – Measures designed to exploit cultural and linguistic diversity and all aspects of the living heritage of the Union are developed.
Amendment 1822 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.1 7.1. Road: The existence of a comprehensive national transport plan which contains an appropriate prioritisation of investments in the core Trans European Network of Transport Infrastructure (TEN- T) network, in the comprehensive network (investments other than the core TEN-T) and in secondary connectivity (including public transport at regional and local level). Transposition and application of Directive 2011/76/EU on the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures.
Amendment 1823 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.1 – column 3 – sub- indent 5 a new – National road user charging systems in place, in line with the provisions of 2011/76/EU, including recovery of costs for infrastructure, noise and air pollution, applied on all motorways since the beginning of their operation.
Amendment 1824 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – subindent 2 3. a strategic environmental assessment fulfilling the legal requirements for the transport plan, including an assessment of the overall greenhouse gas impacts of implementation of the plan to 2030 and 2050, including, if appropriate an assessment of the trans-border section;
Amendment 1825 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7. 2 a new 7.2a. Transport maritime Incorporation of sea routes (‘motorways of the sea’ and maritime cabotage) into the comprehensive regional, trans- regional, national and transnational transport plan, with particular reference to the transport of goods.
Amendment 1826 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7. 2 a new – column 3 – indent 1 (new) – A chapter on the development of maritime transport within the comprehensive transport plan is in place that contains:
Amendment 1827 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7. 2 a new – column 3 – indent 2 (new) –a realistic and mature project pipeline (including a budgetary framework);
Amendment 1828 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.2 a new – column 3 – indent 3 (new) – a strategic environmental assessment fulfilling the legal requirements for the transport plan;
Amendment 1829 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 7 – sub-point 7.2 a new – column 3 – indent 4 (new) – measures to strengthen the capacity of intermediary bodies and beneficiaries to deliver the project pipeline.
Amendment 1830 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.1 – column 3 – indent 2 – Employment services have set up networks with employers and education institutes, also crossing the sectors.
Amendment 1831 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 2 8.2. Self-employment, entrepreneurship and business creation and business transfer: the existence of a comprehensive strategy for inclusive start-
Amendment 1832 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3a (new) – Actions for information and awareness raising at secondary education level;
Amendment 1833 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3b (new) – Gender-related advice and preparation of new business start-ups;
Amendment 1834 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3c (new) – Measures intended for the preparation and for the follow-up of business transfer.
Amendment 1835 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 8 – sub-point 8.4 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2 – a Member State has measures in place to promote active ageing
Amendment 1837 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.1 – column 3 – indent 2 – sub-indent 4 – cuts across-sectors, and involves and coordinates all policy sectors and stakeholders, including the areas of culture, arts and sport, that are relevant to address ESL.
Amendment 1838 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 1 – sub-indent 2 – increase higher education participation among low income groups and other under-represented groups, with special consideration for the most vulnerable groups.
Amendment 1840 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3 – gender-sensitive measures to increase employability and entrepreneurship that:
Amendment 1843 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 4 – measures to improve the relevance of education and training and to adapt it to the needs of identified target groups
Amendment 1844 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new) 9.3a Vocational education and training - The existence of national or regional strategies for a modern vocational education and training.
Amendment 1845 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new) – column 3 – indent 1 (new) - Recognition of vocational education and training as engine for sustainable development and inclusive growth;
Amendment 1846 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new) – column 3 – indent 2 (new) – Measures to improve the quality and efficiency of initial and continuous vocational training;
Amendment 1847 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 9 – sub-point 9.3a (new) – column 3 – indent 3 (new) - Measures to promote vocational education and training.
Amendment 1848 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2 –
Amendment 1849 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 4 – demonstrates that social partners and relevant stakeholders are involved
Amendment 1852 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.1 – column 3 – indent 2 – sub-indent 2 – is coherent with the National Reform Programme and National Social Reports;
Amendment 1855 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 10 – sub-point 10.2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 1 – Contains coordinated measures to improve access to quality
Amendment 1857 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 1 11. Enhancing institutional capacity and efficient and participative public administration and promoting capacity building for social partners, nongovernmental organisations, regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, in particular the partners referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No [CPR...] (referred to in Article 9(11) )
Amendment 1858 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1 - A strategy for reinforcing a Member State's
Amendment 1859 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub- indent 5 – the development of skills at all levels, including acquisition of methods ensuring participation of civil society in the decision making processes;
Amendment 1860 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub- indent 6a (new) – a strategy for capacity building for social partners, non-governmental organisations, regional and local authorities and other stakeholders;
Amendment 1861 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – Thematic ex ante conditionalities – point 11 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub- indent 6b (new) – a strategy of the effectiveness’s of the Partnership principle including a financial concept for sufficient capacity building for partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1862 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 2 The existence of a mechanism which ensures effective implementation and application of Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation1 and Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin and of Article 5 of the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities.
Amendment 1863 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 3 – indent 1 – Effective implementation and application of the EU Directive 2000/78/EC and Directive 2000/43/EC on non- discrimination is ensured through
Amendment 1864 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent – institutional arrangements for the implementation, application and supervision of the EU directives on non- discrimination and of Article 5 of the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities;
Amendment 1865 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 1 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3 – Measures to strengthen administrative capacity for implementation and application of the EU directives on non- discrimination
Amendment 1866 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 2 The existence of a strategy for
Amendment 1867 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 3 – indent 1 Effective implementation and application of an explicit strategy for
Amendment 1868 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2 – a plan and ex-ante criteria for the integration of gender equality objectives through gender equality standards and guidelines for all CSF-funds;
Amendment 1869 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 2 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 3 – implementation mechanisms including involvement of a gender body or gender experts and the relevant expertise to draft monitor and evaluate the interventions.
Amendment 1870 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 3 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent – Implementation of measures in line with Article 9 of the UN Convention to prevent, identify and eliminate obstacles and barriers to accessibility of persons with disabilities to all domains including infrastructure, services and goods;
Amendment 1871 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 3 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 2 – institutional arrangements for the implementation and supervision of the UN Convention in line with Article 33 of the Convention; and the involvement of disability representative organisations in the design and implementation of these arrangements;
Amendment 1874 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – General ex-ante conditionalities – point 4 – column 3 – indent 1 – sub-indent 5 a (new) – a strategy for allowing and incentivising the development of Green Public Procurement (GPP).
Amendment 1875 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Information and communication on support from the Funds – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 – Beneficiary name (only legal entities; no natural persons shall be named, including legal entities operating with financial instruments as laid down in Article 33);
Amendment 1876 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Information and communication on support from the Funds – part 2 - section 2.1 – paragraph 2– point d a (new) da. publishing at least the percentage corresponding to the European Union's share in the amount of total funding attributed to publications about a funded project or funded action;
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Amendment 1878 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) All wording of "must" should be changed into "should". Except rules regarding the partnership (according to Art. 5), there "shall" should be kept. (overall amendment, that should be applied to the whole text of the CSF)
Amendment 1881 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Introductory part – Paragraph 1 a (new) In addition to the framework contained in this Annex, the Commission should support Member States and regions by adopting a non-exhaustive menu of recommended actions for the Funds covered by the CPR in the form of a delegated act in accordance with Article 142. This non-exhaustive menu, as part of the CSF, should provide Member States and regions with guidance on how they can translate the thematic objectives laid down in Article 9 of this Regulation into programming, considering the different needs, challenges and opportunities of regions and the necessary flexibility for regional sustainable development. (to Introduction, Purpose of CSF)
Amendment 1883 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.2a (new) 1.1.2a In accordance with Article 5, Member States shall organise a partnership with the representatives of competent regional, local, urban and other public authorities, economic and social partners, and bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non-governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting gender equality, non- discrimination and non-governmental organisations promoting social inclusion and organisations active in the areas of culture, education and youth policy. Specific attention shall be paid to groups that might be affected by the programmes and may have difficulties to influence them.
Amendment 1889 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.4 1.1.4 At all stages of the implementation of the Funds covered by the CPR, partnership must be organised as following: The partners shall represent the different territorial levels in accordance with the institutional structure of the Member States and the partnership shall be established respecting the following minimal requirements:_ (i) the representation of the different partners is based on their respective responsibilities during the implementation of the programmes, (ii) partners select and appoint their own members representing them in the monitoring committees and other consultative bodies and working groups established within the framework of the funds, (iii) monitoring committees are gender-balanced and diverse in their composition, (iv) the list of members of the monitoring committees and other working groups are made public, (v) each selected partner is aware of his duties related to confidentiality and conflict of interest due to specific training and a formalisation of his duties in a signed statement. The partners shall be directly involved in the preparation of Partnership Contracts and into all stages of the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programmes. (changes and erasing parts of 1.1.4)
Amendment 1890 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.4a (new) 1.1.4a The cooperation with the partners shall follow best practices. Each Member State shall ensure an adequate level of technical assistance in order to facilitate the partners' involvement and participation at all stages of the programming process.
Amendment 1891 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.1 – Paragraph 1.1.4 b (new) 1.1.4b Member States shall establish a partnership respecting the following minimal requirements in terms of procedure: (i) timely disclosure of information during debates on strategic documents (ii) sufficient time for stakeholders to analyse documents, consult their members and constituencies and give feedback (iii) appropriate channels for stakeholders to ask questions or make suggestions and comments, (iv) transparency on the way proposals and comments by partners have been taken into account, including an explanation in case of rejection of comments; and (v) dissemination of the outcome of consultations. Moreover, accessibility for persons with disabilities to this process in terms of physical environment should be ensured.
Amendment 1892 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.1 1.2.1 The principle of sustainable development, as laid down in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), relates to a concept of progress according to which social, economic and environmental considerations are to be integrated when considering well-being and a better quality of life for the present and future generations. Sustainable development requires compliance with the environmental acquis. Moreover, it should be demonstrated that overall investment results in net benefits for society. (Addition of the second phrase to Art. 1.2.1 at the end.)
Amendment 1893 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.2 1.2.2 Sustainable Development considerations as well as the polluter pays principle must, therefore, be an integral part of every plan, from design to delivery, and monitoring to evaluation. Member States and regions should provide timely and comprehensive information on the amount of climate related expenditure in accordance with the methodology set out in the Common Provisions Regulation. Member States and regions should track biodiversity- related expenditure based on the proposed reporting arrangements. Progress in the implementation of the horizontal principles laid down in Article 8 of this Regulation should be demonstrated by applying horizontal indicators. As a general rule, those who cause environmental damage should bear the costs of avoiding it or compensating for it, and funding should not be used to meet the costs of complying with existing legislation. (Addition of the second block of text to 1.2.2 and deletion of the last sentence of the original Rapporteurs' text.)
Amendment 1896 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.3 1.2.3 In order to tackle the complex challenges they face, Member States and regions must deploy all available Union policy instruments. In particular, for the purposes of tackling climate change, resources must be focused on preventative and mitigating measures, while minimising external costs. Any new investment made with the support of the Funds covered by the CPR must be of a nature such that it is inherently resilient to the impact of climate change and natural disasters. (Add last four words to the second sentence in paragraph 1.2.3 of the Rapporteurs text.)
Amendment 1901 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4 1.2.4 If the ERDF and CF support major investments in Member States' and Regions infrastructures, these investments shall meet the requirements of the water framework and other relevant directives. The polluter pays principle also applies to funding provided for potentially environmentally harmful activities, particularly to the financing of infrastructure. In such cases, funding should be provided only if user charging and the internalisation of externalities do not cover the cost of the investment and the cost of any harm caused.[1] OJ ref.......Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000. (Changes and additional phrase to 1.2.4)
Amendment 1907 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.5 – point d d) the use of green public procurement. (The word "increasing" erased in Paragraph 1.2.5, point d))
Amendment 1910 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.1 1.3.1 Member States and regions should take appropriate steps to eliminate inequalities and to prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation or gender identity, at all stages of the implementation of the Funds covered by the CPR. (Changes to 1.3.1)
Amendment 1913 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.3 Amendment 1914 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.3 1.3.3 Higher participation of women in the labour market, both as employers and employees, would invigorate the Union's economy. Unblocking the potential for such an increase in activity, by increasing the female employment rate is crucial for reaching the Europe 2020 employment targets of 75% employment rate for women and men. Barriers to women's labour market participation, must, therefore, be fully addressed through, inter alia, reduction of labour market segmentation by occupation and sector by, amongst others, encouraging a better participation of women in the field of R & D and including female workers into training and vocational training in 'green jobs'; Member States and regions must ensure with specific actions that in addition to the ESF, the ERDF, the CF, the EMFF and the EAFRD also finance activities that promote women's economic independence, contribute to attaining an appropriate balance between work and family life, and that advance women's opportunities as entrepreneurs. (Changes to the second part of paragraph 1.3.3.)
Amendment 1918 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.3 – Paragraph 1.3.4 a (new) 1.3.4a The opinion issued by the equality bodies on the programmes for the ESF, ERDF and Cohesion Fund should aim at ensuring that all necessary provisions for the promotion of gender equality are in place. In addition, the involvement of equality bodies or other organisations active in combating discrimination is strongly recommended in order to provide the necessary expertise in the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the Funds.
Amendment 1919 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.1 1.4.1 All products and services that are offered to the public and are co-financed by the Funds covered by the CPR must be accessible. In particular, accessibility to the built environment, transport, information and communication technologies, is essential for the purposes of inclusion for disadvantaged groups, including persons with reduced mobility and persons with disabilities, in particular taking into account the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities in force since 3 May 2008 and EU policies to implement the UN-Convention. (Changes and additions to 1.4.1)
Amendment 1920 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.2 1.4.2 It is crucial to appropriately address the needs of those who are furthest from the labour market, people with disabilities, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, homeless people, and other groups at risk of poverty, children and young people, elderly people, ethnic minorities and other disadvantaged groups in order to allow them to better integrate into the labour market, and to fully participate in society. (Changes to 1.4.2)
Amendment 1922 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.3 1.4.3 Member States and regions must continue to promote social cohesion, on an equal footing to economic and territorial cohesion, across all EU regions, if the EU 2020 Strategy is to achieve its targets. A minimum share for the ESF for each category of regions is established in accordance with article 84 paragraph 3 of Regulation (EU) No (...CPR), resulting in a minimum overall share for the ESF of 25% of the budget allocated to cohesion policy (excluding Connecting Europe Facility). (Addition of the last sentence at the end of the paragraph 1.4.3)
Amendment 1930 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.5 – Paragraph 1.5.4 1.5.4 In drawing up their programmes, Member States and regions must take account of the long-term challenges of demographic change. In those regions most affected by demographic change, they must identify measures to: a) support demographic renewal through better conditions for families and an improved balance between working and private life; b) boost employment; raise productivity and economic performance through investing in education and research; c) focus on the adequacy and quality of education and social support structures; and d) ensure cost-effective provision of health care and long-term care including investment in infrastructure. (Change of words in paragraph 1.5.4 point a))
Amendment 1937 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.3 1.6.3 When developing their strategies and programmes with a view to identifying the most appropriate interventions, Member States and regions must pay particular attention to predominant territorial, structural and institutional features, such as connectivity of the region in question, employment patterns and labour mobility; rural-urban linkages and sustainable development; the local interdependencies between different sectors; cultural heritage; ageing and demographic shifts,; etc. (Changes to 1.6.3.)
Amendment 1942 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.4 Community-led local development (based on the experience of LEADER under rural development) can complement and enhance the delivery of public policies for all CSF Funds. It aims at increasing effectiveness and efficiency of territorial development strategies by delegating decision-making and implementation to a local partnership of public, private and civil society actors. Community-led local development should be implemented in the context of a strategic approach followed by public policy-makers, to ensure that the 'bottom- up' definition of local needs takes into account priorities set at higher levels. Member States, in close cooperation with the partners referred to in Article 5 of this Regulation, will therefore have to define their approach to community-led local development across the CSF Funds. Under the EAFRD, LEADER will continue to be a compulsory element in each rural development programme. Existing LEADER groups should be able to continue successful development strategies. (Add the second block of sentences at the end of 1.6.4)
Amendment 1947 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.5 1.6.5 So as to foster good policies which are tailored to specific regional needs, Member States and regions must further develop an integrated territorial approach to policy design and delivery. The method of integrated territorial investment should be the main tool to achieve balanced sustainable development, with the potential to promote employment, social inclusion and prosperity, taking account of relevant contextual aspects but focusing on the basis of the following central elements: (Changes to 1.6.5)
Amendment 1948 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.6 – Paragraph 1.6.5 – point c a (new) (ca) the possibility to combine one or more complementary investment priorities from different thematic objectives in one priority axis or within one programme; (Add to 1.6.5 a new ca))
Amendment 1962 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.2 – Paragraph 2.2.4 2.2.4 Downstream actions must provide the means to exploit and diffuse R&I results, stemming from Horizon 2020, into the market and into the wider research community, and may include: pilot plants and demonstration sites, proof of concept and early stage financing, incubation facilities, applied research, specific industrial and technology transfer capabilities and cluster support. (Changes to 2.2.4)
Amendment 1963 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.2 – Paragraph 2.2.5 2.2.5 Joint support must be provided to national and regional authorities for the design and implementation of such innovation strategies, which may include: support to identify opportunities for joint financing of R&I infrastructures of European interest, the promotion of international collaboration, methodological support through peer reviews, open access strategies for publications and research data, exchange of good practice, and training across regions. (Changes to 2.2.5)
Amendment 1972 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.3 – Paragraph 2.3.8 2.3.8 In addition, financing from the Funds covered by the CPR must be coordinated with the support from the NER 300 Programme, which uses revenue from auctioning allowances under the European Emissions Trading Scheme, in order to boost renewable energy sources and energy saving measures .[1] [1] OJ L 290, 6.11.2010, p. 39–48 2010/670/EU: Commission Decision of 3 November 2010 laying down criteria and measures for the financing of commercial demonstration projects that aim at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage of CO2 as well as demonstration projects of innovative renewable energy technologies under the scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community established by Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2010/670/EU) OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32–46. (Changes to 2.3.8)
Amendment 1973 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 2.4. New education programme - "ERASMUS for All".
Amendment 1975 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 – Paragraph 2.4.1 2.4.1 The synergies between the Funds covered by the CPR and the ‘Erasmus for All’ programme must be ensured in order to maximise the efficiency of the tools developed and the social and economic impact of investment in people. That synchronised investment will benefit both individuals and society as a whole by contributing to growth and prosperity, providing a better intercultural understanding, giving access to a wide range of education and training actions, both formal and informal, and giving impulses to youth initiatives, citizens actions and directed to all generations. The new education programme as proposed by the Commission ‘Erasmus for All’ supports mainly transnational projects, whereas cohesion Policy has a more pronounced regional dimension. Member States and Regions are encouraged to test tools and methods resulting from transnational cooperation through ‘Erasmus for All’ and then to implement them on their territory through Funds covered by the CPR.
Amendment 1976 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 – Paragraph 2.4.2 2.4.2 The Commission and Member States must ensure effective coordination between cohesion policy and ‘Erasmus for All’ through a clear distinction in the types of investment and target groups supported. ‘Erasmus for All’ shall focus its support on transnational projects including the mobility of students, youth and staff; on strategic partnerships between organisations and institutions across Europe and on actions supporting policy development and implementation. The primary investment priority targets for cohesion policy will respond to the need to ensure a complementary action to 'Erasmus for all" in the fields of: education (support of infrastructures of kindergarten, primary and secondary schools, universities), labour market training (to make sure all adults in search for work or a change in their career can be supported, (like it used to be under the sub-programme Leonardo da Vinci, action PLM People in the Labour Market) and adult learners in general.
Amendment 1978 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 – Paragraph 2.4.3 2.4.3 Furthermore, enhanced results will be achieved in adding up funds for mobility and activities that mainstream best practices and innovative projects identified at EU level under the new programme for education, youth and sports’, making sure a real , transparent and easily accessible communication towards the citizens is taken care of, at EU, national and regional level.
Amendment 1979 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a (new) – Paragraph 2.4 a 1 (new) 2.4a Programme for Social Chance and Innovation (PSCI) 2.4a.1 The synergies between the Funds covered by the CPR and the European Union Programme for Social Chance and Innovation (PSCI) should be increased, aiming to contributing to the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy, its headline targets, flagship initiatives, Integrated Guidelines and the Youth Opportunities Initiative by providing financial support for the European Union's objectives in terms of promoting a high level of high-quality employment, guaranteeing adequate and decent social protection, combating social exclusion and poverty, improving working conditions and improving the employment and educational situation of young people.
Amendment 1980 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a new – Paragraph 2.4. a 2 (new) 2.4a 2 Member States should use the opportunity and deliver on complementary actions under the European Social Fund (ESF) consistent with activities carried out under the PSCI in areas such as social dialogue, fundamental rights, equal opportunities, education, vocational training, children's rights and well-being, youth policy, migration policy, research and innovation, entrepreneurship, health, working conditions, enlargement and external relations, as well as general economic policy.
Amendment 1981 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a new – Paragraph 2.4a 3(new) 2.4a 3 In border regions, EURES cross- border partnerships play an important role in developing a genuine European labour market. EURES cross-border partnerships should therefore continue to be supported through horizontal Union activities, which could be complemented by national resources or by the ESF.
Amendment 1982 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4a new – Paragraph 2.4a 4 (new) 2.4a 4 In order to ensure complementarity, actions under PSCI should be closely coordinated with those undertaken in the framework of cohesion policy. Member states should coordinate corresponding actions under the CSF Funds, in particular under the ESF and the ERDF, with actions of the PSCI-pillar microfinance, which aim at increasing access to and the availability of microfinance to persons who have lost or are at risk of losing their jobs, or having difficulties in entering or re-entering the labour market, as well as to persons who are at risk of social exclusion and vulnerable persons in disadvantaged positions with regard to access to the conventional credit market and wishing to start up or develop their own micro- enterprises, including self-employment, without any discrimination regarding age, as well as to micro-enterprises, especially in the social economy, and micro- enterprises which employ the furthest persons from the labour market.
Amendment 1983 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.4 a new – Paragraph 2.4a 5 (new) 2.4a 5 At the initiative of the European Parliament, a 'Youth Initiative axis' within the PSCI supports actions for people aged under 25 years, inter alia actions to prevent early-school leaving especially through reintegration into training, to develop skills that are relevant to the labour market to bring together more closely the worlds of employment, education and training, to support a first work experience and on-the-job training in order to offer the opportunity to young people to acquire both the relevant skills and work experience and quality of traineeships and apprenticeships and to support their access to the labour market. In order to strengthening these actions, Member States and regions should set up corresponding actions in the programmes under the CSF Funds.
Amendment 1986 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 j (new) 2.5.2 Just as national infrastructure needs to be planned coherently, both by taking into account the development of Union cross border links, and by developing links across regions within a Member State, plans must be based on real and projected transport demand and identify missing links and bottlenecks. Investment in regional connectivity to the comprehensive network and to the core Trans European Network of transport infrastructure (TEN-T) network must ensure that urban and rural areas benefit from the opportunities created by major networks and missing links of sustainable transport modes in trans-border connections. (Changes to 2.5.2.)
Amendment 1989 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.5 – Paragraph 2.5.4 2.5.4 The Commission's White Paper on Transport[1] sets out a vision for a competitive and resource-efficient transport system, highlighting that a significant reduction in greenhouse gases is required in the transport sector. For the Funds covered by the CPR, this means focusing on sustainable forms of transport and investing in areas that offer the greatest European added value, for example Trans-European Networks. Once identified, investments must be prioritised according to their contribution to mobility, sustainability, to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, to safety, to noise reduction and to the Single European Transport Area. [1] "Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area – Towards a competitive and resource efficient transport system" COM 2011) 144 final (Changes to 2.5.4.)
Amendment 1992 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.5 – Paragraph 2.5.5 Amendment 1994 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.5 – Paragraph 2.5.6 2.5.6 With regard to maritime transport, ports must be developed as efficient entry and exit points through full integration with land infrastructure. Priority must be given to projects concerning port access and hinterland connections. The development of short sea shipping and of inland waterways must reinforce their contribution to sustainable European freight transport networks. (Changes to 2.5.6.)
Amendment 2003 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 3 – Paragraph 3.2 – point a a) identify areas of intervention where the Funds covered by the CPR can be combined in a complementary manner to achieve one or more the thematic objectives set out in this Regulation; (Changes to 3.2. a)
Amendment 2005 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 3 – Paragraph 3.2 – point b b) promote the involvement by managing authorities responsible for one of the Funds covered by the CPR of other managing authorities and relevant ministries in the development of support schemes to ensure synergies and avoid overlaps and to promote a multifunds approach; (Change to 3.2. b)
Amendment 2008 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 4 – Section 4.3 – Paragraph 4.3 a (new) 4.3a. Cross-border Community-led local development (based on the experience of LEADER under rural development and the former "Small Project Fund") may complement and enhance the delivery of a successful territorial cooperation, aiming at increasing effectiveness and efficiency of cross-border programmes by delegating decision-making and implementation to a local partnership of public, private and civil society actors.
source: PE-491.163
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2011/0363(NLE) Nuclear decommissioning assistance programmes 2014-2020 in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia
2012/11/16
BUDG
2 amendments...
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) Proper account should be taken of the Special Report 16/2011: EU financial assistance for the decommissioning of nuclear power plants in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia: achievements and future challenges, from the Court of Auditors which includes conclusions and recommendations.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 b (new) (6b) The conclusions of the fact-finding mission of the Committee on Budgetary Control to Lithuania from 10 to 12 July 2012 which express support to the Commission proposal, on the basis of which additional EUR 230 million could be made available from 2014 to 2017 for the Ignalina Programme but also a statement on the fact that at that stage EU financial assistance should end and that any funding under the new Multiannual Financial Framework should be put in reserve until such times when the conditionality, as outlined in this Regulation, is met, and the effective use of the money can be guaranteed.
source: PE-500.546
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2011/0370(COD) Creative Europe Programme 2014-2020
2012/10/26
CULT
1 amendments...
Amendment 515 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – point d d) support for literary translation into all EU languages, whether or not they have official status in the Member States;
source: PE-498.014
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2011/0371(COD) 'Erasmus for all' - Programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport 2014-2020
2012/11/10
CULT
1 amendments...
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – point e – introductory part (e) To improve the teaching and learning of languages
source: PE-496.579
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2011/0404(COD) Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) 2014-2020
2012/03/05
REGI
2 amendments...
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 – Progress in the areas of democracy, the rule of law, the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms and of minority rights, the justice system and the level of administrative capacity;
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Where appropriate, the IPA may contribute to programmes or measures which are introduced as part of a macro- regional strategy and in which IPA beneficiary countries are involved.
source: PE-488.041
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2011/0405(COD) European Neighbourhood Instrument 2014-2020
2012/03/05
REGI
4 amendments...
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Under the European Neighbourhood Policy, the Union offers Neighbourhood countries a privileged relationship, building upon a mutual commitment to and promotion of the values of democracy and human rights, minority rights, the rule of law, good governance and the principles of market economy and sustainable development.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) promoting human rights, minority rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, principles of equality, establishing deep and sustainable democracy, promoting good governance and developing a thriving civil society including social partners;
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new) (ga) contributions to transnational programmes established as part of a macro-regional strategy enlarged to include European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries and/or the Russian Federation.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 Without prejudice to the provisions on the suspension of aid in partnership and cooperation agreements and association agreements with partner countries and regions, where a partner country fails to observe the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights, minority rights and fundamental freedoms, the Union shall invite the country concerned to hold consultations in view of finding a solution acceptable to both parties, except in cases of special urgency. Where consultation with the country concerned does not lead to a solution acceptable to both parties, or if consultations are refused or in case of special urgency, the Council may take appropriate measures in accordance with Article 215(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which may include full or partial suspension of Union support.
source: PE-488.042
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2011/0430(COD) Reuse of public sector information
2012/11/06
CULT
6 amendments...
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 6 (6) Directive 2003/98/EC does not contain an obligation to allow re-use of documents. This state of affairs should be reviewed. As the Directive currently stands, the decision whether or not to authorise re-use remains with the Member States or the public sector body concerned. At the same time, the Directive builds on national rules on access to documents. Some Member States have expressly linked the right of re- use to this right of access, so that all generally accessible documents are re- usable. In other Member States, the link between the two sets of rules is less clear and this is a source of legal uncertainty. The directive should promote harmonisation of practices so that access to documents and authorisation to re-use them become the rule and are reflected in the establishment of open data projects.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 6 a (new) (6a) While Directive 2003/98/EC cannot compel Member States to digitise existing analogue content, the publication of public data in digital form should become the rule.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 7 (7) Directive 2003/98/EC should therefore lay down a clear obligation for Member States to make all generally available documents re-usable.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 7 a (new) (7a) Re-use of documents should respect the intellectual property rights of the authors of the documents. Taking into account the legislation of the Union and the Member States and the Union's international obligations, notably under the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (the TRIPS Agreement), documents on which third parties hold intellectual property rights should be excluded from the scope of Directive 2003/98/EC. If a third party was the initial owner of a document held by libraries (including university libraries), museums and archives that is still protected by intellectual property rights, that document should, for the purpose of this Directive, be considered as a document for which third parties hold intellectual property rights.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – point 4 – point 2 Directive 2003/98/EC Article 4 – paragraph 4 (2)
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – point 8 – point 1 Directive 2003/98/EC Article 8 – paragraph 1 1.
source: PE-491.114
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2011/0436(APP) Programme "Europe for Citizens" 2014-2020
2012/10/29
CULT
3 amendments...
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) A horizontal dimension of the Programme sh
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a (a)
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex – part 1 – section 1 – paragraph 2 source: PE-496.350
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2011/0459(COD) European statistical programme 2013-2017
2012/05/14
BUDG
2 amendments...
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Statistics developed, produced and disseminated under this programme should be available promptly and should contribute to the implementation of the policies of the European Union, as reflected in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and other policies addressed in the Commission
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall, after consulting the European Statistical System Committee, submit an intermediate progress report, specifically pointing out the progress made towards the production and provision of more reliable statistics on public debt to the European Parliament and the Council no later than June 2015.
source: PE-489.504
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2011/2019(BUD) 2012 budget: mandate for the trilogue
2011/04/18
REGI
2 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Considers that the indisputable added value of European cohesion policy offers the best means of creating jobs and promoting economic growth and sustainable development; stresses the fact that programmes that started after 2007 require higher payment appropriations, and that this need must be reflected accordingly in the EU Budget for 2012;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Considers that pilot projects contribute to innovation in regional development and hopes that the capacity to implement such projects will be stepped up;
source: PE-462.876
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2011/2035(INI) EC 5th Cohesion Report and Strategy for the post-2013 Cohesion Policy
2011/04/20
REGI
60 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) - having regard to Article 3 (3) first paragraph of the Treaty of the European Union (TEU) which underlines that the EU shall work for a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 b (new) - having regard to Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) which underlines that the Union shall pursuit the objective of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment and the prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources as well as the fight against climate change on regional and international level,
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 c (new) - having regard to Article 2, Treaty on the European Union (TEU) and Article 3(3), paragraph 2 of the TEU which underline equality between women and men as a fundamental principle of the European Union and also an objective of the Union,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 13 a (new) - having regard to its resolution of 22 September 2010 on the European strategy for the economic and social development of mountain regions, islands and sparsely populated areas (P7_TA- PROV(2010)0341),
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 13 b (new) - having regard to the Commission Staff Working Document "Regions 2020 - an Assessment of Future Challenges for EU Regions" (SEC(2008)2868),
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 a (new) - having regard to the communication from the Commission on "The European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion: A European framework for social and territorial cohesion" (COM (2010) 578),
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 17 a (new) - having regard to the conclusions of the European Council (October 29th/30th, 2009) referring to the need to reduce emissions of at least 80-95% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels and having regard to the conclusions of the European Council of February 4th, 2011 which reconfirmed this need,
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 17 b (new) - having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee from 14 July 2010 on "How to foster efficient partnership in the management of cohesion policy programmes, based on good practices from the 2007-2013 cycle" (ECO/258),
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas EU cohesion policy
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas gearing the Structural Funds to
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the partial failure of the Lisbon Strategy is due not to the inadequate implementation of cohesion policy but rather to the lack of multi-level governance and of ownership of this strategy by the regional and local level, the effects of the financial crisis, imperfect implementation of the single market, slack budgetary discipline and inadequate macroeconomic framework conditions in individual Member States; whereas cohesion policy is not a mere delivery instrument of the EU 2020 Strategy but a permanent EU Treaty objective,
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the existing system of cohesion and structural policy objectives (Convergence, Regional Competitiveness and Employment, and European Territorial Cooperation), combined with a multi-level governance approach, horizontal objectives and security to plan on the basis of reliable funding and an agreed time frame (seven years), has basically proved its worth, but whereas there have been considerable delays in programme planning as a result of protracted financial and legislative negotiations,
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas a comprehensive European cohesion policy continues to be essential, given the significant imbalances between regional economies and in social terms, as well as specific structural problems
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) H a. whereas the values and principles of the European Union as enshrined in the Treaty of Lisbon (including democracy, human rights, solidarity, equality between women and men and social justice) should set the framework for cohesion policy and be reflected in programming and evaluation,
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Recognises, too, that European funding adds value where projects supported at regional level contribute to the achievement of pan-European objectives in the fields of economic growth, research, environmental and climate protection, resource management, demographic change, energy supply sustainability, social cohesion or cross-border development and this would not have been realised without the European stimulus;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Sees the achievement of European objectives in accordance with the principle of multi-level governance as one of the major advantages of cohesion policy and thus as a form of added value in itself
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Underlines that gender mainstreaming is a horizontal principle of all structural funds and investments, therefore its implementation is a prerequisite of future funding and has to be fixed in the programme documents;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Emphasises that, despite the trend towards a narrowing of inter-regional disparities, major imbalances still exist – and in some Member States are actually growing – so cohesion policy must continue to concentrate on
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Recognises the specific needs of regions particularly disadvantaged in their development by virtue of demographic change; reiterates its call for special forms of preference to continue to apply in respect of that type of region;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Emphasises that the Union
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Emphasises that cohesion policy must continue to focus on
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Highlights the need for a more territorialised and integrated approach to unleash development potential on subregional and local level, to improve synergies and to address marginalised communities; calls for a common framework for local development approaches which achieves complementarities among the existing funds by allowing the local action groups to draw down funds from multiple sources with a territorial perspective and make better use of global grants;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses the key role of towns and cities in achieving the economic, environmental and social EU 2020 objectives; calls for support for ideas and projects which can serve as models, on the basis of integrated local development plans, and for
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Re
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Considers that urban problems, whether related to environmental and living conditions degradation, social exclusion, or the lack of economic attractiveness, deserve a particular response and a direct involvement of the level of governments directly concerned; Underlines that the bottom-up approach also has to apply for actions focused on deprived areas in order to reduce disparities, tackle poverty and discriminations within a community, and desegregate deprived neighbourhoods; Recommends that local actors will be given more responsibility to prepare and implement the necessary measures with particular focus on actions in the field of energy efficiency in housing and construction and sustainable urban mobility;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Emphasises that support from the Cohesion Fund and the Structural Funds must be more strongly oriented towards the educational and socio-political challenges of the EU 2020 strategy
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Emphasises that the trans-European transport networks play a decisive role in European regional
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Emphasises that the core components of the EU 2020 strategy (innovation, education and training,
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18.
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes the view that GDP
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Calls for a dependable and appropriate phasing-out arrangement for areas formerly eligible for maximum support under the Convergence objective (convergence regions) and also an phasing-in for regions particularly affected by economic crises and other social-economic problems like demographic change; therefore supports the Commission's proposal for an intermediate category of eligibility above 75% of the EU average of GDP and below that average; Underlines the necessity of a differentiated approach within this category concerning the co- financing rate and the number of spending priorities which have to be fulfilled; Underlines the character of the intermediate region as transitional arrangement and calls on the Commission to ensure a degressive approach for all regions within this category taking also into account the necessity of complementing GDP by social criteria to provide information about the real socio- economic situation;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22.
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Calls to ensure that more developed regions are able to modernise their social and economic capital and to address specific pockets of deprivation and of lack of economic development;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Takes the unequivocal view that efforts under Objective 3 (European Territorial Cooperation) represent the strongest European added-value and thus need to be stepped up at all EU internal borders and at all three levels of such cooperation (cross-border, inter-
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Calls for the ESF
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Draws attention to the synergies achievable through integrated approaches, notably linking the ESF and the ERDF, and calls for the option of cross-financing between these funds – specifically with a view to place-based integrated development planning – to be facilitated;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Suggests, in this context, that
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Welcomes the objectives of the development and investment partnership contracts between the EU and the Member States, which the Commission is proposing in place of the strategic framework plans previously prepared for individual Member States; calls for investment priorities geared to the implementation of the EU 2020 strategy and the achievement of other cohesion policy and structural policy objectives to be set at this stage; considers that the allocation of responsibilities between the various levels involved needs to be clarified, and calls for national and/or regional and local competences to be retained in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity; calls for a clear commitment for an appropriate involvement of partners in the development and investment contracts;
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Calls for the mandatory involvement of
Amendment 377 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Calls, in the event that binding priorities are set for all Member States, for these to cover innovation
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls for delays in launching programmes to be avoided and for decision-making and evaluation processes to be expedited as a matter of course; calls, too, for the technical equipment, capacity building measures, guidance and simple and innovative forms available to the relevant administrative authorities including interlocutory bodies to be improved and for them to be more closely networked, for disclosure requirements to be reduced, and for a significant shortening of deadlines for putting the necessary expert reports out to tender and for their delivery; underlines the impact of successful partnership for reducing red tape of beneficiaries and that this should go hand in hand with training and empowering of “actors of change”; in this context underlines the importance of exchange of best practise among the regions;
Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 a (new) 37a. Stresses that gender responsive budgeting will make EU spending more effective; invites the European Commission to propose a procedure for introducing gender budgeting methods in the design and management of structural fund programmes beyond 2013 and to increase the gender competence of administrations on all relevant levels by promoting capacity building;
Amendment 411 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Welcomes the Commission's proposal for a stronger focus on results, to be achieved through the ex-ante establishment of appropriate objectives and indicators; stresses that such indicators must be few in number, that they must all be clearly defined, measurable and related directly to the impact of the funding, and that they should be established by agreement with the regions/Member States; recommends to improve project selection while building on experience gained in the regions/Member States also by introducing support tools such as NECATER that was developed by the French government and aims at reducing carbon emissions of projects and improving local and regional carbon accounting;
Amendment 415 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 a (new) 38a. Considers that transparency in respect of cohesion policy and its programming cycle, allocation of expenditure and access to information for potential beneficiaries of the Structural Funds are key prerequisites for achieving the overall objectives of cohesion policy, and that transparency should therefore be introduced as a guiding cross-sectoral principle in the cohesion programming and decision-making processes in the next funding period; underlines that the disclosure of the list of beneficiaries should be continued, notably online, as it is an efficient tool to improve transparency;
Amendment 418 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39. Calls for the indicators to concentrate on areas of impact with European added value
Amendment 428 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Regards co-financing as one of the basic principles of cohesion policy; calls for a review of the percentage ceiling for EU funding – which should take more account of regional development levels, European added value and the types of measure funded and should be raised or lowered
Amendment 435 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41.
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 a (new) 41a. Supports the proposal of the Commissions to establish a performance reserve, which is to be spent on achieving particular results on the agreed priorities in the development and investment contract (DIC) calculated as potential contribution to achieve quantifiable results which are linked to EU targets; after approval in the midterm review the Commission will evaluate and reward the money to all those regions who have well met the targets as fixed in the OPs or even overachieved the priorities foreseen in the OPs; underlines that the DIC needs to define a correction mechanism in case of unexpected crisis which might impede to meet the targets;
Amendment 448 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Calls, in the case of direct subsidies to undertakings, for it to be recognised that cohesion policy funding, rather than influencing decisions by companies – and particularly bigger companies – to open a plant in a given location, tends to be pocketed by companies which have already taken such decisions (deadweight effect), and calls, therefore, for support for undertakings to focus on investment in research and development or for it to be provided, in more cases, indirectly through infrastructure financing; also calls for clear provisions to be included in the general regulation governing the Structural Funds ruling out EU support for the relocation of undertakings within the Union also by fixing the durability of operations at 10 years, and for a substantial lowering of the threshold for review of relocation investments including the exclusion of large enterprises from direct subsidies;
Amendment 455 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Recognises the leverage effect of new financial instruments and their potential to mobilise investment, supports increased financing from credit in principle, and calls for the use of revolving financial instruments to be extended to
Amendment 465 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Considers that the EIB must assume a stronger role in the financing of
Amendment 480 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Emphasises, nonetheless, that the EU budget as currently structured, underpinned by the regulations governing the various funds,
Amendment 487 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Regards post-2013 cohesion and structural policy as
Amendment 500 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 51. Calls, in respect of Member States that
Amendment 514 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53. Envisages that the Commission will, in future, have a greater responsibility for the improvement of national administrative procedures; takes the view, therefore, that it will be incumbent on the Commission to implement accreditation procedures for national or federal-state administrative and auditing bodies; envisages linkage between, on the one hand, successful accreditation and a reduction in the error rate and, on the other, entitlement to simplified and less frequent reporting; proposes in order to prevent mismanagement of structural funds that the effective functioning of the management and control systems should be verified and in return the number of on-the-spot audits by the Commission be increased; recommends to introduce a "Cohesion Ombuds Centre" by the Commission for an additional source of information on both best practice and possible misuse of funds;
Amendment 554 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Emphasises the importance in terms of cohesion policy of the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) promoting cross-border cooperation with states outside the EU; sees infrastructure (transport and energy) links with neighbouring countries as having particularly positive effects on the European border regions; calls for ENPI funding to focus more closely on strategic needs in relation to energy and to transport infrastructure; underlines the role that macroregions can play in this context;
Amendment 561 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 source: PE-462.896
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2011/2157(INI) Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy
2011/09/21
REGI
1 amendments...
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Maintains that the new ENP approach must also allow for the EU’s macro-regional strategies;
source: PE-472.311
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2011/2179(INI) Evolution of EU macro-regional strategies: present practice and future prospects, especially in the Mediterranean
2012/04/06
REGI
9 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 14 a (new) - Having regard to the Opinion on ‘Territorial cooperation in the Mediterranean through the Adriatic- Ionian macro-region’ adopted unanimously by the Committee of the Regions on 11 October 2011,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas the Adriatic-Ionian macro- regional strategy is progressing, taking place in the context of longstanding cooperation and solidarity in a contiguous territory around the Adriatic Sea and has the support of the eight Members of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII), as expressed several times in the Declarations by the eight Foreign Affairs Ministers of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative – AII in Ancona (2010), Brussels (2011) and Belgrade (2012);
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital L a (new) La. whereas experience has been acquired through regional cooperation in the Mediterranean; whereas there have been bilateral and multilateral cooperation initiatives for EU programmes such as MED and ENPI within the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Takes the view that the overview provided by a macro-regional strategy would make territorial cooperation projects and the EGTC more beneficial, and that this would enhance synergies with the major EU strategies, such as the trans- European transport network or the Integrated Maritime Policy; considers that it would also be easier to involve other European policy instruments, such as those proposed by the EIB; considers that these steps would improve the coordination of EU policies at a transnational and inter- regional level;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Considers it necessary, if this strategy is to be fully successful, to retain the governance structure, by extending it to include local and regional authorities, in the long term by including it in the upcoming programming period 2014– 2020;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Suggests that the Commission coordinate a consultation and dialogue process for future macro-regional strategies; takes the view that lack of cooperation between European territories belonging to different Member States but the same services and working area should be the basis for identifying priority areas; considers that the result of this dialogue should be a ‘projected European macro- regions map’, mainly coordinated with the Member States and the regions concerned, which would not be binding and could change depending on local dynamics;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Takes the view that the macro-regional strategy does not require further funding, institutional instruments or regulation, but considers funding for the monitoring thereof in the form of technical assistance appropriations justified and that the macro-regional strategy should promote structural projects taking the multi- annual financial framework 2014-2020 into account;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes the view that a macro-regional strategy that involves European, national, regional and local authorities and their organisations, regional organisations, financial institutions, and NGOs from the European side of the Mediterranean basin, and that is open to neighbouring countries and/or countries at the pre-accession stage, would significantly improve territorial cooperation in this area in political and operational terms;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Hopes that the Council, in view of the willingness expressed by all players involved on a local, regional and national level, will quickly adopt the Adriatic- Ionian macro-regional strategy, in the follow-up to its Declaration of 24 June 2011, so as to realise a first step towards a Mediterranean macro-regional strategy;
source: PE-491.017
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2011/2201(DEC) 2010 discharge: EU general budget, Section III, Commission
2012/02/02
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2 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Considers, therefore, that meticulous efforts should be made to further reduce this error rate;
source: PE-480.806
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2011/2310(INI) EU cohesion policy strategy for the Atlantic Area
2012/05/24
REGI
2 amendments...
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that the motorways of the sea and maritime cabotage help to provide access to the Atlantic regions, increase trade, stimulate port-
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Calls for the operational programmes to be closely geared to the corresponding priorities of the macro-regional strategies in order to ensure the best possible coordination of objectives and means; points out that this gearing must cover not only operational programmes coming under the cohesion policy's territorial cooperation objective (Interreg) but also the operational programmes for each region in the Atlantic area, with at least 20% of the appropriations being set aside accordingly;
source: PE-489.598
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2012/0199(COD) Union action for the European Capitals of Culture for the years 2020 to 2033
2013/04/22
CULT
1 amendments...
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) to strengthen the capacity of the cultural sector and its connectivity with other sectors, especially involved in education, research, the environment, and the local and regional economy inasmuch as they promote innovative cultural tourism;
source: PE-510.506
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2012/2045(INI) Education, training and Europe 2020
2012/05/15
CULT
11 amendments...
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy is based on a plan for economic growth primarily based on knowledge and innovation
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas in
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas LLL should
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Asks Member States to prioritise expenditures in education, research and innovation that are
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Asks Member States to prioritise expenditures in education, research
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Regrets that the Commission Communication on ‘Education and Training in smart, sustainable and inclusive Europe’ does not give adequate coverage to the issue of early school development, particularly its linguistic dimension; believes that this stage in education should be seen as the most crucial for the individuals’ future educational attainment and development;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Highlights the need for the acquirement of language skills
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Recognises th
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Encourages Member States to consider the possibility of introducing
source: PE-488.015
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2012/2097(INI) Corporate Social Responsibility: promoting society's interests and a route to sustainable and inclusive recovery
2012/11/16
CULT
6 amendments...
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Encourages the EU as well as Member States to provide concrete information on, and education and training in CSR, in order for enterprises to take full advantage of CSR and be able to implement it in their organisational culture; points out and regrets however that the language of CSR is still mostly voluntary;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Emphasises that, as a purely voluntary commitment, CSR is insufficient to deal with externalities resulting from the operations of multinationals, including environmental, social and human rights violations; reiterates its call for the establishment of legally binding obligations for investors, especially those operating in developing countries, to respect cultural diversity, human rights, environmental and social standards;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Encourages enterprises to promote creativity and cultural projects within their CSR policies,
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Stresses that Socially Responsible Investment (SRI), as part of the implementation process of CRS in investment decisions, shall combine investors' financial and economic objectives with their social, environmental, ethical, cultural and educational issues;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Encourages the Member States and the Union to take into consideration for their CSR agenda that the cultural and creative SMEs can have a significant impact on social and environmental change, inducing long term solutions to combat poverty in giving new impulses to the labour market and integrating social consideration;
source: PE-500.407
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2012/2098(INI) Corporate Social Responsibility: accountable, transparent and responsible business behaviour and sustainable growth
2012/11/16
CULT
6 amendments...
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Encourages the EU as well as Member States to provide concrete information on, and education and training in CSR, in order for enterprises to take full advantage of CSR and be able to implement it in their organisational culture; points out and regrets however that the language of CSR is still mostly voluntary;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Emphasises that, as a purely voluntary commitment, CSR is insufficient to deal with externalities resulting from the operations of multinationals, including environmental, social and human rights violations; reiterates its call for the establishment of legally binding obligations for investors, especially those operating in developing countries, to respect cultural diversity, human rights, environmental and social standards;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Encourages enterprises to promote creativity and cultural projects within their CSR policies,
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Stresses that Socially Responsible Investment (SRI), as part of the implementation process of CRS in investment decisions, shall combine investors' financial and economic objectives with their social, environmental, ethical, cultural and educational issues;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Encourages the Member States and the Union to take into consideration for their CSR agenda that the cultural and creative SMEs can have a significant impact on social and environmental change, inducing long term solutions to combat poverty in giving new impulses to the labour market and integrating social consideration;
source: PE-500.409
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2012/2297(INI) Blue growth - Enhancing sustainable growth in the EU's marine, maritime transport and tourism sectors
2013/03/26
REGI
2 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Highlights the role of sea-basin strategies in fostering balanced, integrated regional development; calls for such strategies to be effectively rolled out and for appropriate financial and administrative resources to be targeted on their implementation by linking them to current and future macroregional strategies;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Calls for a focus on leveraging synergies across EU instruments to support and develop maritime clusters; welcomes initiatives at Member State level, such as Ireland’s INFOMAR programme; considers maritime transport of goods to be an alternative to long-distance road transport and calls for maritime routes to be developed, particularly in the Atlantic arc and the Mediterranean basin;
source: PE-508.008
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2012/2302(INI) Promoting the European cultural and creative sectors as sources of economic growth and jobs
2013/04/26
REGI
1 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses that cultural diversity in Europe is of key significance for this economic sector, since it stimulates creative potential;
source: PE-510.549
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2013/2007(INI) Endangered European languages and linguistic diversity in the European Union
2013/04/26
CULT
5 amendments...
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission and the Council to adapt EU policies and programmes so as to support endangered languages and linguistic diversity using EU financial support tools for the period between 2014 and 2020, including: programmes on education and training, youth and sport, the culture and media programme, the structural funds (cohesion fund, ERDF, ESF, European territorial cooperation, EARDF) and all instruments designed to promote new technologies, social media and multimedia platforms;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to provide constant support, via its various programmes, for transnational networks, such as the Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD), and European-level initiatives and activities that are designed to promote endangered languages, and emphasises that active participation is needed in order to ensure that UNESCO’s Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger remains a permanent fixture;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the Commission to support research on endangered languages acquisition, revitalisation and the cognitive and societal benefits of bilingual and multilingual European citizens;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Believes that the Commission should pay attention to the fact that some Member States and regions put in danger with their policies the survival of languages inside their borders, even if those languages are not in danger in the European context;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Calls on the Commission to support exchange of knowledge, expertise best practices between the different language communities through European language networks such as the NPLD, with a view of learning from existing successful language promotion and revitalization experiences across Europe;
source: PE-510.542
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