Salvatore CARONNA
Constituencies
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Italy
Partito Democratico
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
Groups
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S&D
Member
Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
Committees
| Role | Committee | Start | End |
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| Member of | Special committee on organised crime, corruption and money laundering | 2013/02/06 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs | 2013/04/15 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on Regional Development | 2013/04/15 | 9999/12/31 |
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Delegations
| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with South Africa | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
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Brussels
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- +322 28 45509
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Strasbourg
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- +333 88 1 75509
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- Bât. Louise Weiss T06137
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- Strasbourg
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- CS 91024 - F-67070
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- 1, avenue du Président Robert Schuman
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- Parlamento europeo
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- B-1047 Bruxelles
Rapporteur
| Opinion | 2012/2293(INI) | Social housing in the European Union |
| Responsible | 2011/2175(INI) | How to avoid food wastage: strategies for a more efficient food chain in the EU |
| Opinion | 2011/0276(COD) | Structural instruments: common provisions for ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund, EAFRD and EMFF; general provisions applicable to ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund |
| Opinion | 2010/2206(INI) | Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe |
| Opinion | 2009/2153(INI) | Report on the Commission Green Paper on the management of bio-waste in the European Union |
| Opinion | 2009/2152(INI) | Report on the Commission White Paper: 'Adapting to climate change: towards a European framework for action' |
Born
1964/03/05 Säckingen- Technical and industrial college diploma; university studies.
- Secretary of the Italian Communist Youth Federation (FGCI) of Bologna (1986-1989); Chairman of the ARCI recreational and cultural association and member of the ARCI national leadership (1989-1993); Secretary for Bologna of the Federation of Democrats of the Left (DS) (1999-2006); Regional secretary of the Democratic Party (PD) for Emilia-Romagna (since 2007).
- Member of Bologna Provincial Council (1999-2004); member of Bologna City Council (2004-2007); member of Emilia Romagna Regional Council and member of the Committee on the budget and general and institutional affairs (since 2005).
Amendments
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2009/0072(CNS) European Year of Volunteering 2011
2009/10/29
REGI
5 amendments...
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 4 (4) In fast-changing societies there is a need to ensure the effectiveness of volunteer-supporting infrastructure to allow more people to engage in voluntary activities. It is therefore important to support peer-learning and the exchange of good practices at Community
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 12 a (new) (12a) Volunteering is an essential element in fostering active citizenship, nurturing civil society and strengthening solidarity. However, volunteering and voluntary activities should not be a substitute for paid work.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 4 4. Raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering - To raise general awareness of the importance of volunteering as an expression of civic participation which contributes to issues which are of common concern of all Member States, such as a harmonious societal development and economic and social cohesion
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 • exchange of experience and good practices notably by means of efficient systems of cooperation and networking between volunteer organisations;
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 3 • conferences, events and initiatives to promote d
source: PE-430.444
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2009/2096(INI) A sustainable future for transport
2010/03/02
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2 amendments...
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Advocates the development and enhancement of local public transport systems through not only the more effective utilisation of existing infrastructures but also demand management initiatives (for example, preferential lanes, ecopass tariff systems and restricted traffic zones). Considers it essential in this connection to invest in technological innovation and innovative solutions for the promotion of low- emission transport systems;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Stresses the importance of alternative fuels (for example, natural gas, biomethane) for the purpose of establishing sustainable mobility on a wide scale; advocates development of the necessary infrastructures for the supply of such fuels and the harmonised distribution of refuelling points in geographical terms with a view also to developing industrial supply;
source: PE-438.466
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2009/2152(INI) Report on the Commission White Paper: 'Adapting to climate change: towards a European framework for action'
2009/12/14
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3 amendments...
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Recognises the need to harmonise the various fields of action, on the one hand by fully involving regional and local bodies at the design, development and implementation stages of national strategies and action plans for combating climate change, and on the other hand by harnessing the strategic regional planning instrument, incorporating all the factors connected with climate change;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Recommends that a climate change monitoring platform be created with a view to helping regional and local bodies to acquire and exchange local experiences and good practices in the climate field;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 10. Reiterates that the fight against climate change may serve as an opportunity to arrive at a sustainable growth model and that the transition to a carbon-free economy could represent a significant step forward in terms of the creation of new jobs;
source: PE-430.957
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2009/2153(INI) Report on the Commission Green Paper on the management of bio-waste in the European Union
2010/03/02
AGRI
3 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Believes that bio-waste management should be set in the more general context of a sustainable waste management cycle, both in terms of realising the rational use and conservation of resources and of reducing the global impact; observes that bio-waste cannot be disposed of in landfill sites without pre-treatment, because it is a source of emissions of methane into the atmosphere during the anaerobic phase of the life of the landfill site and of harmful percolate into aquifers;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Reiterates that agriculture’s future
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 13 13. Notes that the individual Member States have different waste management systems and that use of landfill continues to be the most common disposal method for municipal solid waste in the European Union; calls on the Commission to make greater efforts to enforce and secure the application of the laws on landfilling throughout the Community; urges the Commission, therefore, to continue its impact assessment with the aim of preparing a Community legislative proposal on biodegradable waste in 2010;
source: PE-438.282
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2009/2235(INI) Contribution of the cohesion policy to the achievement of Lisbon objectives
2010/03/29
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3 amendments...
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the adoption of the Commission proposal on the future EU2020 strategy; stresses the long-term nature of this strategy that aims to create framework conditions for stable growth in Europe, and agrees with the priorities identified; stresses the importance of subsequently developing a multi-level territorial approach;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Stresses that the cohesion policy is not subordinated to the EU2020 Strategy; highlights that whilst the cohesion policy's priorities should be aligned with the EU2020 objectives, sufficient flexibility should be allowed to accommodate regional specificities and support the weaker regions so as to overcome their socio-
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23a (new) 23a. Stresses the importance of ground- level knowledge, both locally and regionally, for the objectives of the EU2020 Strategy; to this end, considers it essential to ensure the provision of joint statistics, as well as reading capacity in respect of the indicators, at both local and regional level;
source: PE-439.965
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2010/0353(COD) Agricultural products and foodstuffs: quality schemes
2011/11/05
AGRI
15 amendments...
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 41 a (new) (41a) In respect of names registered without reservation of the name pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 509/2006, a procedure should be introduced for replacing those names with names that may be registered and automatically entered in the register with reservation of the name.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 A Member State may, on a transitional basis only, grant protection to a name or accept an amendment to a product specification under this Regulation at national level, with effect from the date on which an application is lodged with the Commission.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 3. In the case of products originating in the Union, marketed under a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in this Regulation, the indications ‘protected designation of origin’ or ‘protected geographical indication’ or the Union symbols associated with them shall appear on the labelling. In addition, the corresponding abbreviations "PDO" or "PGI" may appear on the labelling, together with depictions of the geographical area of origin as referred to in Article 5 and text, graphics or symbols referring to the Member State and/or region is which that geographical area of origin is located.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. Member States shall take the appropriate administrative and judicial steps to prevent or stop the unlawful use of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications, as referred to in paragraph 1,
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new) To that end the Member States shall designate the authorities responsible for managing the administrative measures relating to PDO/PGI/TSG by following procedures determined by each individual Member State. The above-mentioned authorities must offer appropriate guarantees in terms of objectivity and impartiality. They must also be equipped with staff and resources that are commensurate with these objectives.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 3. The provisions of paragraph 1 shall apply notwithstanding the provisions of Directive 2008/95/EC. The collective geographical marks referred to in Article 15 of Directive 2008/95/EC shall be allowed to be used on labels, together with the protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 2 2. Names registered in accordance with the requirements laid down in the first subparagraph of Article 1(1), and in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006, including those registered pursuant to applications referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 55(1) of this Regulation, may continue to be used under the conditions provided for in Regulation (EC) No 509/2006, until 31 December 2017, unless Member States use the procedure set out in paragraph 2a of this Article.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Member States shall, no later than 31 December 2016, submit to the Commission a list of traditional specialities guaranteed registered in accordance with Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 and complying with this Regulation. Names of those traditional specialities guaranteed may be adjusted in order to comply with Article 18 paragraph 2(b). The Commission shall publish the full list in the Official Journal of the European Union. Within the two months from the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, a statement of opposition referred to in Articles 48 and 49 may be submitted to the Commission. The Commission, after the opposition procedure, shall, where appropriate, adjust the entries in the register referred to in Article 22. The corresponding specifications shall be the specifications referred to in Article 19.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 a (new) Article 29a 'Traditional regional products' The term 'traditional regional product' is established. This term may only be used to describe agricultural and agri-food products which prove they have a tradition of at least 25 years in the use of their name and/or in their production technique or in their processing attributes and that the optional classification 'traditional regional product' meets the relevant conditions and provides added value on the market.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 33 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Member States also designate the competent authorities to put in place the necessary administrative and judicial steps of article 13(3).
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 1 Member States shall inform the Commission o
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 41 – paragraph 2 2. In accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) may finance on a centralised basis on the initiative of the Commission or on its behalf, administrative support concerning the development, preparatory work, monitoring, administrative and legal support, legal defence, registration fees, renewal fees, mark watching fees, litigation fees and any other related measure required to protect and promote the use of the indications, abbreviations and symbols referring to the quality schemes from misuse, imitation, evocation or any other practice liable to mislead the consumer, within the Union and in third countries.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 41 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. In case of infringement of the provisions of paragraph 1, the Member States shall apply appropriate administrative penalties.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) define rules that set out the conditions under which the protected PDO or PGI name can be used in the sales denomination of a prepared or a processed food, in accordance with Article 13(1);
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 42 a (new) Article 42a 1. In the public interest, with the overall objective of ensuring an increasing level of quality of the products covered by this Regulation, and a balance between production and consumption, in order to eliminate speculative behaviour that runs counter to competition rules and is detrimental to quality, Member States may lay down rules at the production level, by way of implementing decisions taken by groups of operators handling the PDO or PGI considered. Such rules must not create obstacles to intra-European and/or international trade or violate relevant competition rules, shall be proportionate to the objective pursued and shall not: (a) allow for price fixing, including where prices are set for guidance or recommendation; (b) reduce an excessive proportion of the volume that is produced annually and normally available; (c) prevent the entry of new operators 2. The rules referred to in paragraph 1 must be brought to the attention of operators by publication in extenso in an official publication of the Member State concerned. 3. Decisions and actions taken by Member States in year n accordance with the provisions of this Article shall be notified to the Commission before 1 March of year n+1.
source: PE-464.731
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2010/0362(COD) Milk and milk products sector: contractual relations
2011/03/28
AGRI
8 amendments...
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 1 a (new) Regulation (EC) 1234/2007 Article 113d a (new) 1
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 3 Regulation (EC) 1234/2007 Article 123 – paragraph 4 – point a (a) are made up of representatives of economic activities linked to the production
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 3 Regulation (EC) 1234/2007 Article 123 – paragraph 4 – point c – subpoint iii (iii) drawing up standard forms of contract compatible with Union rules; for the sale of raw milk to dairies and the supply of processed products to distributors and retailers in an integrated approach, taking into account the need to achieve fair competitive conditions and to avoid market distortions, in the interests of all members of the industry, Member States agreeing on the modalities of use of standard contracts in transaction within the sector;
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 3 Regulation (EC) 1234/2007 Article 123 – paragraph 4 – point c – subpoint vi (vi) developing methods and instruments for improving product quality at all stages of production and marketing
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act Article 1 – point 4 Regulation (EC) 1234/2007 Article 126 a – paragraph 1 1. Contracts for the delivery of raw milk by a farmer to a processor of raw milk, or to a collector within the meaning of the second subparagraph of Article 185f(1), may be negotiated by a producer organisation in the milk and milk products sector which is recognised under Article 122, on behalf of its farmer members for part or all of their joint production, provided that the proportion in question is not less than 75%..
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act Article 1 – point 4 Regulation (EC) 1234/2007 Article 126 a – paragraph 2 – point (a) (a)
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act Article 1 – point 9 Regulation (EC) 1234/2007 Article 185 f – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 1.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act Article 1 – point 9 Regulation (EC) 1234/2007 Article 185 f – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 I
source: PE-460.810
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2010/2158(INI) European Urban Agenda and its Future in Cohesion Policy
2011/04/18
REGI
3 amendments...
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recommends that the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy focuses on a t
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Points to a great potential of modernisation of infrastructural investments through intelligent technologies which would deal with persisting problems through the concept of ‘smarter urban development’; believes that such ICT infrastructure investments can be seen as explicit driver for economic growth and innovation-based economic activity bringing together the following elements of public and private investment that can aim to generate new entrepreneurship,
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Stresses that urban areas are not islands within their regions and their development must therefore be closely linked with the surrounding functional or rural areas; considers that multi-level governance, regional planning and the partnership principle are the most effective tools to prevent sectorialisation and fragmentation of development policies;
source: PE-462.880
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2011/0273(COD) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the European territorial cooperation goal
2012/04/06
REGI
5 amendments...
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational cooperation:
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i (new) i) development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration);
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (new) ii) development of the capacity of regional and local administrations to deal with the consequences of demographic change and movement of the active population in various social-economic contexts (within the thematic objective enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration);
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii (new) iii) promotion of sustainable urban mobility policies through the creation of innovative, verifiable and transferable measures (within the thematic objective of promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures);
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv (new) iv) promoting and improving the wide use of ICT in rural, coastal and outlying communities (within the thematic objective of enhancing access to information and communication technology, as well as the take-up and quality of the same).
source: PE-490.976
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2011/0275(COD) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the Investment for growth and jobs goal
2012/07/06
REGI
15 amendments...
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 bis (new) (5a) In its resolution of 8 June 2011, the European Parliament pointed out that youth and culture policies are essential and among the priorities recognised for the added value they bring and their ability to reach out to citizens. It also called on the EU and the Member States to acknowledge the increasing importance of cultural and creative industries to the European economy, and their spill-over effects on other economic sectors. It also strongly emphasised that the full potential of these policies can only be realised if they are provided with adequate levels of funding in the context of cohesion policy.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 b (new) (5b) In its resolution of 8 June 2011, the European Parliament recalled that tourism is a new EU competence under the Lisbon Treaty, which should, therefore, also be reflected in the next MFF. It stressed the important contribution of tourism to the European economy and the need for a European strategy for tourism aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the sector to be supported by adequate funding under the ERDF.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 quater (new) (5c) As noted by the European Court of Auditors in Special Report No 6/2011 entitled ‘Were ERDF co-financed tourism projects effective?’, tourism interventions achieved their objectives in terms of performance, growth and employment, by creating tourism capacity and by creating or maintaining jobs
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point i bis (new) (i a) investment to promote tourism including maritime tourist activity and to protect artistic and cultural heritage
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) at least 80 % of the total ERDF resources
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i (i) at least 50 % of the total ERDF resources
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b bis (new) (b) a) support appropriate synergies and linkages with the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme;
Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 bis (new) Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new) (b a) development of SMEs in emerging areas linked to European and regional challenges such as creative and cultural industries, new forms of tourism including cultural tourism, and innovative services reflecting new societal demands or products and services linked to ageing population, care and health, eco- innovations, the low carbon economy and resource efficiency, including coordination with public procurement to speed up the market take-up of innovative solutions to address these challenges.
Amendment 457 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c (c) supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in public infrastructures and in the public and private housing sector;
Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c – point i (new) i) promoting sustainable tourism through efficient use of natural and cultural resources;
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point e (e) action to improve the urban environment, including regeneration of deprived urban and outlying areas and brownfield sites and reduction of air pollution;
Amendment 662 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 10 (10) investing in education, skills
source: PE-491.053
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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
2012/04/06
REGI
25 amendments...
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14)
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 43 (43) In accordance with the principles of shared management, Member States and regional and local authorities should have the primary responsibility, through their management and control systems, for the implementation and control of the operations in programmes. In order to strengthen the effectiveness of the control over the selection and implementation of operations and the functioning of the management and control system, the functions of the managing authority should be specified.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 58 Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 58 Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 87 (87) The frequency of audits on operations should be proportionate to the extent of the Union's support from the Funds. In particular,
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. For the Partnership Contract and each programme respectively,
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a)
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) 1a) preserving and promoting the cultural and creative heritage of the Union;
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6 6) preserving and protecting the environment, cultural and creative heritage and promoting resource efficiency;
Amendment 504 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10 (10) investing in education, skills
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 1 The Comm
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 12 – paragraph 2 Where there are major changes in the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the Commission
Amendment 551 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 1 1. Each Member State shall prepare a Partnership Contract
Amendment 599 #
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
Amendment 645 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the Partnership Contract no later than six months after its submission by the Member State, provided that any observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account. As part of its decision to adopt the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall take account of the effective involvement of the autonomous regional territories called to enter into the Partnership Contract, in accordance with the institutional system of each Member State. The Partnership Contract shall not enter into force before 1 January 2014.
Amendment 646 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Where a Member State proposes an amendment to the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall carry out an assessment in accordance with paragraph 1 and, where appropriate, shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the amendment within three months of its submission by the Member State.
Amendment 650 #
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 in relation to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing the challenges identified in the 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. In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, the managing authorities shall independently select the thematic objectives and investment priorities on which to concentrate the Union's support.
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 5 5. The Commission shall assess the information provided on the fulfilment of the ex ante conditionalities in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes. It may decide, when adopting a programme, to suspend all or part of interim payments to the programme pending the satisfactory completion of actions to fulfil an ex ante
Amendment 695 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 18 Amendment 749 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3 3. Programmes shall be submitted by the Member States
Amendment 755 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1a (new) The possibility of multi-fund operational programmes (ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund, EAFRD, EMFF) shall be encouraged. For this purpose the European Commission adopts any measure for the setting up and implementation of these programmes with due respect to the proportionality principle.
Amendment 780 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 25 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall make observations within
Amendment 781 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 25 – paragraph 3 3. In accordance with the Fund-specific rules, the Commission shall approve each programme no later than
source: PE-489.656
2012/05/06
REGI
9 amendments...
Amendment 786 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 26 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall assess the information provided in accordance with paragraph 1, taking account of the justification provided by the Member State. The Commission may make observations and the Member State shall provide to the Commission all necessary additional information. In accordance with Fund- specific rules, the Commission shall approve requests for amendment of a programme no later than
Amendment 815 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) a description of the strategy and its objectives,
Amendment 1143 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 67 – paragraph 2 2. Payments shall take the form of pre- financing, interim payments and payment of the
Amendment 1156 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 74 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. The payment deadline for an interim payment claim may be interrupted by the authorising officer by delegation within the meaning of the Financial Regulation for a maximum period of
Amendment 1174 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 77 – paragraph 2 – point b b) the
Amendment 1285 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 3 3. At least
Amendment 1331 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 1 – point 3 bis (new) 3a) Public or equivalent structural expenditure supported by the public administration by way of co-financing of investments activated as part of CSF funding will be deducted from the calculation of structural deficit in the definition of the specific medium-term objectives for the country within the framework of EU Regulation 1466/97, and will equally be deducted in the assessment of compliance with the preventive arm of the Stability and Growth Pact, within the framework of EU Regulation 1467/97.
Amendment 1340 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 1 1. An operational programme shall consist of priority axes. A priority axis
Amendment 1425 #
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
source: PE-491.054
2012/06/06
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10 amendments...
Amendment 1450 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 2 2. Major projects submitted to the Commission for approval shall be contained in the list of major projects in an operational programme.
Amendment 1588 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 107 – paragraph 4 4. Union networks comprising the members designated by the Member States and the managing authorities shall be set up by the Commission to ensure exchange on the results of the implementation of the communication strategies, the exchange of experience in implementing the information and communication measures, and the exchange of good practices. Each management authority will use the EU information network’s Europe Direct Centres effectively in the implementation of information and communication activities at a local and regional level.
Amendment 1693 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 120 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall reimburse as interim payments 9
Amendment 1753 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point e Amendment 1759 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f Amendment 1764 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point g Amendment 1766 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 2 Amendment 1768 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 3 Amendment 1798 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 140 – paragraph 1 1. Operations for which the total eligible expenditure does not exceed EUR
source: PE-491.057
2012/08/06
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4 amendments...
Amendment 1879 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Introductory part - Paragraph 1 The purpose of this framework is to serve, in accordance with Article 10, as a means of coordinating, integrating and balancing the objectives of different policies in specific regional contexts, and, in particular, as a means of coordinating and balancing investment priorities with the thematic objectives set out in Article 9 and without prejudice to the priorities and objectives laid down in the fund-specific regulations.
Amendment 1902 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4 1.2.4 The ERDF and CF must continue to make major investments in Member States' and Regions infrastructures to meet the requirements of the water framework and other relevant directives. Technological solutions, aimed at contributing to sustainable actions, exist and new ones are emerging, the ERDF must therefore continue to provide support to research in this area. Such support must aim to complement measures covered by Horizon 2020. Finance for biodiversity actions may also be made available through the EAFRD and the EMFF. The EAFRD may also be used to provide support for sustainable management of natural resources, to foster knowledge transfer and innovation, enhance the competitiveness of agriculture and the inclusive development of rural areas.
Amendment 1905 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4 a (new) 1.2.4a. EMFF will help to achieve the growth, jobs and sustainability objectives of the reformed Common Fisheries Policy and will support the implementation of the EU Integrated Maritime Policy. The EMFF can finance sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, contributing to sustainable marine ecosystems and inclusive territorial development and management
Amendment 1954 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 2.1 – Paragraph 2.1.1 2.1.1 With a view to achieving optimal results for sustainable growth and development on the ground, it is important to coordinate all Union policies and their instruments which play a role in achieving economic, social and territorial cohesion and a better balanced territorial development in the EU. This must also be reflected in better coordination between the Union budget and the Member States' national and sub-national budgets in strengthening the integration and effectiveness of policies and the control over public finance balances, and in financing common political priorities as well as in improved vertical cooperation between the EU and national and regional entities.
source: PE-491.163
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2011/0280(COD) Common agricultural policy (CAP): direct payments to farmers under support schemes 2014-2020
2012/07/19
AGRI
5 amendments...
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv (iv) a payment for young farmers who commence their agricultural activity and for women in farming;
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) “agricultural area” means any area taken up by arable land, pasture and permanent grassland and/or permanent crops;
Amendment 431 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h (h) "pasture and permanent grassland
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 1. For each Member State and each year, the national ceiling comprising the total value of all allocated entitlements, of the national reserve and of the ceilings fixed in accordance with Articles 33, 35, 37, 37a and 39 shall be as set out in Annex II.
Amendment 907 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, set, for each Member State, the annual national ceiling for the basic payment scheme by deducting from the annual national ceiling established in Annex II the annual amounts to be set in accordance with Articles 33, 35, 37, 37a and 39. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 56(2).
source: PE-492.791
2012/07/23
AGRI
5 amendments...
Amendment 1323 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) to maintain existing permanent grassland and pasture on their holding;
Amendment 1331 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) to use specific agronomic practices for permanent crops;
Amendment 1448 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 The first subparagraph shall apply only to
Amendment 1508 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 30 – paragraph 1 1. Where the arable land of the farmer covers more than
Amendment 1557 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The first paragraph shall not apply to farms: – where the arable land is mainly used for grass production or other forage, mainly left fallow, mainly cultivated with crops under water for a significant part of the growing cycle, or a combination of these, or – where the arable land of the farmer covers up to 50 hectares and more than 80% of the eligible agricultural area of the holding is covered by permanent grassland and historical pastures, or by permanent crops.
source: PE-494.483
2012/07/24
AGRI
15 amendments...
Amendment 1620 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 1. Farmers shall maintain as permanent grassland and pasture the areas of their holdings declared as such in the application made pursuant to Article 74(1) of Regulation (EU) No XXX (HZ) for claim year 2014, hereinafter referred to as “reference areas under permanent grassland and pasture”.
Amendment 1637 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 The reference areas under pasture and permanent grassland and pasture shall be increased in cases where the farmer has an obligation to reconvert areas into pasture and permanent grassland in 2014 and/or in 2015 as referred to in Article 93 of Regulation (EU) No […] HZR.
Amendment 1653 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 2 2. Farmers shall be allowed to convert a maximum of 5 % of their reference areas under permanent grassland and pasture. That limit shall not apply in the case of force majeure or exceptional circumstances.
Amendment 1678 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 laying down rules concerning the increase of reference areas under pasture and permanent grassland as laid down in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, the renewal of pasture and permanent grassland, the reconversion of agricultural area into pasture and permanent grassland in case the authorised decrease referred to in paragraph 2 is exceeded, as well as the modification of the reference areas under pasture and permanent grassland and pasture in case of transfer of land.
Amendment 1682 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 a (new) Article 31a Permanent crops 1. Farmers with permanent crops as defined in Article 4(g) shall use specific agronomic practices laid down by Member States. 2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 to lay down the criteria for establishing the specific agronomic practices referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 1719 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 32 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 1908 #
Proposal for a regulation Title 3 – chapter 4 – title Payments for young farmers and women in farming
Amendment 1935 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 36 – paragraph 1 1. Member States shall grant an annual payment to young farmers and to women engaged in farming and contributing to the rural economy who are entitled to a payment under the basic payment scheme referred to in Chapter 1.
Amendment 2003 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 37 a (new) Article 37a General risk management provisions 1. Member States may cover: (a) financial contributions, paid directly to farmers or groups of farmers, to premiums for crop, animal and plant insurance against economic losses caused by adverse climatic events and animal or plant diseases or pest infestation; (b) financial contributions to mutual funds to pay financial compensations to farmers, for economic losses caused by the outbreak of an animal or plant disease, an environmental incident or adverse climatic events, including droughts; (c) an income stabilisation tool, in the form of financial contributions to mutual funds or insurance, providing compensation to farmers who experience a severe drop in their income. 2. For the purposes of paragraph 1 points (b) and (c), “mutual fund” shall mean a scheme accredited by the Member State, in accordance with its national law, for affiliated farmers to insure themselves, whereby compensation payments are made to affiliated farmers affected by economic losses caused by the outbreak of an animal or plant disease, an environmental incident or adverse climatic events, or experiencing a severe drop in their income. 3. Member States shall ensure that overcompensation as a result of the combination of this aid with other national or Union support instruments or private insurance schemes is avoided. Direct income support received under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (hereinafter "EGF") shall also be taken into consideration when estimating the income levels of farmers. 4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 concerning the minimum and maximum duration of the commercial loans to mutual funds referred to in Articles 37c(3)(b) and 37d(4). 5. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a mid-term review concerning the implementation of the risk management measure and propose, if necessary, appropriate legislative proposals for improvement.
Amendment 2004 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 37 b (new) Article 37b Crop, animal, and plant insurance Article 37b 1. Support under Article 37a(1)(a) shall be granted only for insurance contracts which cover loss caused by an adverse climatic event or by an animal or plant disease or a pest infestation or for a measure adopted in accordance with Directive 2000/29/EC to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest which results in a reduction of annual production of more than 30 % as compared to the average annual production of the farmer. That average annual production shall be calculated by taking the figures for the preceding three years or for the preceding five years and excluding the highest and lowest figures, or, in duly justified exceptional circumstances, by taking the figures for a specific year in the preceding five years. The measurement of the extent of the loss caused may be tailored to the specific characteristics of each type of product using (a) biological indexes (quantity of biomass loss) or equivalent yield loss indexes established at farm, local, regional or national level, or (b) weather indexes (quantity of rainfall, temperature, etc.) established at local, regional or national level. 2. The occurrence of an adverse climatic event or the outbreak of an animal or plant disease or pest infestation must be formally recognised as such by the competent authority of the Member State concerned. Member States may, where appropriate, establish in advance criteria on the basis of which such formal recognition shall be deemed to be granted. 3. Insurance payments shall compensate for not more than the total cost of replacing the losses referred to in Article 37a(1)(a) and shall not require or specify the type or quantity of future production. Member States may limit the amount of the premium that is eligible for support by applying appropriate ceilings.
Amendment 2005 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 37 c (new) Amendment 2006 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 37 d (new) Article 37d Income stabilisation tool 1. Support under Article 37a(1)(c) may be granted only where the drop of income exceeds 30 % of the average annual income of the individual farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three- year average based on the preceding five- year period excluding the highest and lowest entry. Income for the purposes of Article 37a(1)(c) shall refer to the sum of revenues the farmer receives from the market, including any form of public support, deducting input costs. Payments by the mutual fund or insurance to farmers shall compensate for not more than 70 % of the income lost. In order to be eligible for support the mutual fund concerned shall: (a) be accredited by the competent authority in accordance with national law; (b) have a transparent policy towards payments into and withdrawals from the fund; (c) have clear rules attributing responsibilities for any debts incurred. 2. Member States shall define the rules for the constitution and management of the mutual funds, in particular for the granting of compensation payments to farmers in the event of crisis and for the administration and monitoring of compliance with these rules. 3. Support under Article 37a(1)(c) may take the form of a financial contribution towards farmers’ payments into the mutual fund. Member States shall lay down rules governing farmers’ contributions to the fund.
Amendment 2007 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 37 e (new) Article 37e Financial provisions 1. In order to finance the payment referred to in Article 37a, Member States may decide, by 1 August 2013, to use up to 7 % of their annual national ceiling set out in Annex II. The decision referred to in the first subparagraph shall be notified to the Commission by the date referred to in that subparagraph. Member States may, by 1 August 2015 and 1 August 2017, review their decisions with effect from the subsequent year. They shall notify the revised percentage by 1 August of the year prior that in which the revised percentage is to apply. 2. According to the percentage of the national ceiling to be used by Member States pursuant to paragraph 1, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, fix the corresponding ceiling for that payment on a yearly basis. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 56(2).
Amendment 2057 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 38 – paragraph 2 2. Coupled support may only be granted to sectors
source: PE-494.487
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2011/0281(COD) Common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) 2014-2020
2012/07/19
AGRI
2 amendments...
Amendment 652 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part Public intervention shall apply in respect of the following products
Amendment 657 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) common wheat, durum wheat, barley and maize;
source: PE-492.801
2012/07/20
AGRI
11 amendments...
Amendment 743 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part Aid for private storage
Amendment 835 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. To implement the measure for the products referred to in point (g) of Article 1(2), in relation to specific areas of production, the Commission may, by means of delegated acts: (a) link the granting of aid to respective gross margins; (b) limit the placing of the stored product on the market to the period of February to August, to prevent any overlapping with the start of the new marketing year; (c) incentivise the placing of the stored product on third-country markets, through measures – such as a targeted promotion campaign together with the supply of a 'service package' – designed to facilitate the placing of the product on the markets of 'developing countries'. The measure shall be limited to the first three months of storage.
Amendment 962 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba ) the market follow-up and administrative management in the olive oil and table olives sector;
Amendment 963 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new) (bb) the dissemination of information on the activities carried out by producer organisations to improve the quality of olive oil and table olives;
Amendment 964 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new) (bc) the concentration of supply and the marketing of the products of farmers who are members of producer organisations;
Amendment 965 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b d (new) (bd) the optimisation of production costs and stabilisation of producer prices;
Amendment 979 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) 75 % for activities in the areas referred to in points (a) and (ba) of paragraph 1;
Amendment 982 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b (b) 75 % for fixed assets investments and 50 % for other activities in the area referred to in points (b), (c) and (bc) of paragraph 1;
Amendment 984 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 27 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Member States other than those listed above may use a part or all of the financial ceiling as defined in Article 14 of Regulation (...) of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy.
Amendment 1025 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) market withdrawal, also for products that are processed by producer organisations;
Amendment 1040 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f (f) support for the administrative costs of setting up and maintaining mutual funds.
source: PE-494.488
2012/07/23
AGRI
2 amendments...
Amendment 1231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 56 – paragraph 1 1. For the purposes of this Regulation a product complies with the "general marketing standard" if it is of sound, fair and marketable quality and if, in the case of fruit and vegetables intended to be sold to consumers as fresh products, the country of origin is also indicated.
Amendment 1280 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 59 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) the interest of consumers to receive adequate and transparent product information, including the place of farming to be determined on a case by case approach at the appropriate geographical level; in particular, for fresh and processed fruit and vegetable products, also with regard to the country of origin, category and, where necessary, the variety (or commercial type) of product;
source: PE-494.486
2012/07/25
AGRI
3 amendments...
Amendment 1690 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 107 – paragraph 2 Subject to the rules adopted pursuant to Article 114(1), associations of producer organisations may carry out any of the activities or functions of producer organisations, including the opportunity to finance an operational fund and manage an operational programme.
Amendment 1732 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 108 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ix a (new) (ixa) promoting the definition and dissemination of production systems that are sustainable from an environmental, economic and social point of view;
Amendment 2144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 159 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new) (ca) Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter II of Title I of Part II.
source: PE-494.489
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2011/0282(COD) European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD): support for rural development 2014-2020
2012/07/20
AGRI
3 amendments...
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Member States should be able to include in their rural development programmes thematic sub-programmes to address specific needs in areas of particular importance to them. Thematic sub- programmes should concern among others young farmers, women in agriculture, small farms, mountain areas and the creation of short supply chains. Thematic sub-programmes should also be used to provide for the possibility to address restructuring of agricultural sectors which have a strong impact on the development of rural areas. As a means to increase the efficient intervention of such thematic sub- programmes Member States should be allowed to provide for higher support rates for certain operations covered by them.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) The creation and development of new economic activity in the form of new farms, new businesses or new investments in non-agricultural activities is essential for the development and competitiveness of rural areas. A farm and business development measure should facilitate the initial establishment of young farmers and of women in agriculture and the structural adjustment of their holdings after initial setting up, diversification of farmers into non-agricultural activities and the setting up and development of non-
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 37 source: PE-489.640
2012/07/24
AGRI
20 amendments...
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a (a) facilitating restructuring
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. A Member State may submit
Amendment 466 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 3. Member States with regional programmes may also submit for approval a national framework containing common elements for these programmes without a separate budgetary allocation. If a Member State opts for a set of national and regional programmes, the national framework shall contain the common elements so as to ensure consistency and linkage between its national and regional strategies.
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) young farmers and women in agriculture;
Amendment 516 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) the development and promotion of agricultural products, including organic products, bearing official quality labels.
Amendment 702 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. The beneficiary of support provided in paragraph 1(a) and (c) shall be respectively the provider of advice
Amendment 757 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Support under this measure shall cover new participation by farmers or previous participation during the 2007-2013 programming period, also through producer groups and agri-food companies, in:
Amendment 775 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c Amendment 794 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Support shall be granted as an annual incentive payment, the level of which shall be determined according to the level of the fixed costs arising from participation in supported schemes, for a maximum duration of five years. Payments shall be made annually on presentation of the necessary documentation. However, the producer shall make a single application covering a five-year period.
Amendment 798 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 For the purposes of this paragraph, 'fixed costs' means the costs incurred for entering a supported quality scheme and the annual contribution for participating in that scheme, including, where necessary, expenditure on checks required to verify compliance with the specifications of the scheme. The costs of the checks incurred by producer group associations which have submitted an application for recognition of a quality label shall be admissible from the commencement of the transitional period, that is to say while the documents are being forwarded by the Member State to the Commission.
Amendment 801 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Support shall be available for groups which make new applications for participation in quality schemes (Article 17 (1)(a) and (b)), so as to help them complete preliminary technical studies (product characterisation, definition of specifications), marketing studies (marketing product location, exploratory studies) or legal studies (setting up of quality label management associations). This support shall be available for the first five years following the formal application for recognition of a quality label in a Member State.
Amendment 806 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 a (new) Article 17a Support shall be available for information and promotion measures in respect of products included in quality schemes (Article 17 (1)(a) and (b)). Any organisation encompassing or representing producers actively involved in a quality scheme for agricultural or agri-food products, independently of its legal form, may be considered as a beneficiary. Branch or interbranch organisations representing one or more products and/or sectors, as well as regional associations for quality foods and agricultural products shall be admissible. Promotional activities shall include in particular participation in fairs and exhibitions and/or the organisation thereof and comparable public relations activities, such as promotion through the various media or within the points of sale. The principal message should highlight the specific nature and the advantages of the products involved, in particular their quality, the use of specific production methods, high animal welfare standards and environmental conservation, which are relevant to the quality label of the product in question. Joint operations may be carried out by various producer groups, independently of their membership of an association. They may also be represented by a branch and/or interbranch organisation or a regional promotion agency. In the latter case, the regional origin of the products may be indicated, provided that it is not given greater prominence than the principal message. A specific procedure shall be followed to ensure that actions receiving rural development support are not also receiving support under Regulation (EC) No 3/2008 of the Council on information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products on the internal market and in third countries.
Amendment 836 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) concern infrastructure related to the development and adaptation of agriculture, including access to farm and forest land, land consolidation and improvement, energy supply
Amendment 847 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) are non productive investments linked to
Amendment 873 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 2. Support under paragraph 1(a) shall be granted to agricultural holdings.
Amendment 892 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. Support under this measure shall be limited to the maximum support rates laid down in Annex I. These maximum rates may be increased for young farmers, women in agriculture, collective investments and integrated projects involving support under more than one measure, investments in areas facing significant natural constraints as referred to in Article 33(3) and operations supported in the framework of the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability in accordance with the support rates laid down in Annex I. However, the maximum combined support rate may not exceed 90%.
Amendment 911 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 2. Support shall be granted to farmers or groups of farmers and undertakings engaged in the processing and/or marketing of products listed in Annex 1 of the Treaty. Support may also be granted to public entities where a link between the investment undertaken by such entities and agricultural production potential is established.
Amendment 922 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) young farmers and women in agriculture;
Amendment 962 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Support under paragraph 1(a)(i) shall be granted to young farmers and women in agriculture.
Amendment 1014 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new) Support under paragraph 1(a)(i) may also be targeted at land leasing for young farmers, taking the form of a bank guarantee for land lease contracts and support for interest rates. In such cases, the support shall be added to the flat-rate payment and subject to the rates specified in Annex I in accordance with the provisions of Article 18.
source: PE-492.797
2012/07/25
AGRI
21 amendments...
Amendment 1061 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e (e) investments by public and private bodies in recreational infrastructure, tourist information and sign-posting of touristic sites;
Amendment 1077 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 3 3. Investments under paragraph 1 shall be eligible for support where the
Amendment 1115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 1 1. Support under Article 22(1)(a) shall be granted to private and public land-owners and tenants,
Amendment 1143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 24 – paragraph 1 1. Support under Article 22(1)(b) shall be granted to private
Amendment 1189 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 In the case of preventive actions concerning pests and diseases, the risk of a relevant disaster occurrence must be supported by scientific evidence and acknowledged by scientific public organisations.
Amendment 1204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 3 3. Support under paragraph 1(d) shall be subject to the formal recognition by the competent public authorities of Member States that a natural disaster has occurred and that this disaster, or measures adopted in accordance with Directive 2000/29/EC to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest has caused the destruction of at least
Amendment 1212 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 26 – paragraph 1 1. Support under Article 22(1)(d) shall be granted to natural persons, private forest owners
Amendment 1301 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 3 3. Agri-environment-climate payments cover only those commitments going beyond the relevant mandatory standards established pursuant to Chapter I of Title VI of Regulation (EU) No HR/2012 and
Amendment 1313 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 4 4. Member States shall en
Amendment 1328 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 6 6. Payments shall be granted annually and shall compensate beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs and income foregone resulting from the commitments made. Where necessary they may also cover transaction costs to a value of up to 20% of the premium paid for the agri- environment-climate commitments. Where commitments are undertaken by groups of farmers or by other land managers, the maximum level shall be 30%. Where the rural development programme does not provide for the implementation of the measure under Article 31, for operations falling within the scope of Directives 92/43/EEC, 2009/147/EC and 2000/60/EC the maximum level relating to transaction costs shall be increased to 30%.
Amendment 1336 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Where commitments under this measure include the implementation of greening measures in preparation for meeting other commitments under the measure, these greening measures may be compensated within the measure. In that case they may not receive support as 'non- productive investments' under Article 18(1)(d).
Amendment 1405 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Additional costs and income foregone shall be calculated in comparison to areas which are not affected by natural or other specific constraints
Amendment 1520 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point f (f) joint action undertaken with a view to mitigating or adapting to climate change, such as measures relating to water management and storage to sustain farming and in particular agricultural systems;
Amendment 1530 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point h (h) horizontal and vertical cooperation among supply chain actors in the sustainable production of biomass for use in food, energy production and industrial processes and in water management and storage to sustain farming and in particular agricultural systems.
Amendment 1595 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 38 Amendment 1666 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 41 Amendment 1679 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 1713 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 46 – paragraph 3 3. In the case of irrigation,
source: PE-494.479
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2011/0283(COD) Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund: provisions relating to risk sharing instruments for Member States experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability
2012/02/03
REGI
1 amendments...
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Recital 13 a (new) (13a) To prevent the risk of other Member States finding themselves in circumstances which dictate they have to apply to access financial stabilisation mechanisms, a derogation should be granted to the Stability and Growth Pact which allows national cofinancing of projects considered to be of particular relevance to economic recovery and job creation.
source: PE-483.747
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2011/0288(COD) Common agricultural policy (CAP): financing, management and monitoring 2014-2020
2012/07/20
AGRI
6 amendments...
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The EAGF and the EAFRD may each respectively finance
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new) However, personnel expenditure incurred by Member States and beneficiaries of aid from the EAGF shall not be borne by the Fund.
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 2 The Commission
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 3 The Commission and/or Member States shall remain the owner of the images
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 37 a (new) Article 37a The Commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budget commitment for a rural development programme that has not been used for the purpose of prefinancing or making interim payments or for which no declaration of expenditure fulfilling the requirements laid down in Article 35(3) has been presented to it in relation to expenditure incurred by 31 December of the second year following that of the budget commitment. However, decommitment shall not apply to the 2014 budget commitment. For the purpose of the decommitment, one sixth of the 2014 commitment will be added to each of the 2015 to 2020 budget commitments.
source: PE-492.777
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2011/0401(COD) Horizon 2020 - Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020
2012/07/18
REGI
11 amendments...
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 a (new) (19a) Europe’s regional and local authorities play an important role in developing the European Research Area and ensuring that the Union’s various financial instruments are coordinated effectively. In particular, they should encourage linkage between the Horizon 2020 programme and the Structural Funds in connection with regional innovation strategies based on smart specialisation. The regions also play a crucial role in the dissemination and application of the results of the Horizon 2020 programme by providing complementary funding possibilities, including public sector contracts.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging public and private investment, creating new job opportunities, promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion and ensuring Europe's long-term sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Activities in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) must be multidisciplinary and multicultural, with a strong regional input. This requires regional cooperation at European level and the pursuit of excellence at regional level through specific programmes.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a way which is complementary to other Union funding programmes
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new) Synergies and complementarity between the Structural Funds and Horizon 2020 should be developed so as to encourage all the regional stakeholders in the research and development sector to participate in Horizon 2020 programmes and subsequently to disseminate the results thereof across regional and supra- regional markets. Investment in research, on the other hand, will potentially provide a basis for the programmes funded under the Structural Funds to be implemented as effectively as possible.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 1. Horizon 2020 may be implemented through public-private partnerships where all the partners concerned commit to support the development and implementation of research and innovation activities of strategic importance to the Union's competitiveness and industrial leadership or to address specific societal challenges. This should be achieved by supporting networks, cooperation and exchanges of experience between regions, towns and other stakeholders, including cultural, scientific and research institutions.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Particular attention shall be paid to joint programming initiatives between Member States, in which European Union regions and towns may participate, where appropriate.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b (b) Union participation in programmes undertaken by several Member States in accordance with Article 185 TFEU, with the involvement of local and regional authorities.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point e – introductory part (e)
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point e – paragraph 1 Applying design and the development of converging technologies to create new business opportunities
source: PE-494.500
2012/12/06
AGRI
10 amendments...
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Part II – point 1 – paragraph 9 A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing systems. These multi- disciplinary, knowledge and capital- intensive technologies cut across many diverse sectors providing the basis for significant competitive advantage for European industry. An integrated approach, promoting the combination, convergence and cross-fertilisation effect of KETs in different innovation cycles and value chains can deliver promising research results and open the way to new industrial technologies, products, services and novel applications (e.g. in space, transport, environment, health, agriculture, etc.). The numerous interactions of KETs and enabling technologies will therefore be exploited in a flexible manner, as an important source of innovation. This will complement support for research and innovation in KETs that may be provided by national or regional authorities under the Cohesion Policy Funds within the framework of smart specialisation strategies.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Part II – point 1 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1 Powered by the expansion of the knowledge of living systems, biotechnology is set to deliver a stream of new applications and to strengthen the Union’s industrial base and its innovation capacity. Examples of the rising importance of biotechnology are in industrial applications
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Part II – point 1 – point 1.4.3 – point b – introductory part (b) Biotechnology-based
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Part II – point 1 – point 1.4.3 – point b Developing
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Part III – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 Over the coming decades, Europe will be challenged by increased competition for limited and finite natural resources, by the effects of climate change, in particular on primary production systems (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture) and by the need to provide a sustainable, safe and secure food supply for the European and an increasing global population. A 70% increase
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Part III – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4 The potential of biological resources and ecosystems could be used in a much more sustainable, efficient and integrated manner. For example
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Part III – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 2 A fully functional European bio-economy – encompassing the sustainable production of renewable resources from land and aquatic environments and their conversion into food, feed, bio-based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goods – will generate high European added value. Managed in a sustainable manner, it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole. It can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural and coastal development. The food security, sustainable agriculture, and overall bio- economy
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Part III – point 2 – point 2.3 – point a The aim is to supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Part III – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b The aim is to meet the requirements of citizens for safe, healthy and affordable food, and to make food and feed processing and distribution more sustainable and the food sector more competitive. The activities shall focus on healthy and safe foods for all, informed consumer choices, and competitive food processing methods that use less resources and produce less by-products, waste and green
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Part III – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 4 Addressing the availability of raw materials calls for co
source: PE-491.145
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2011/2035(INI) EC 5th Cohesion Report and Strategy for the post-2013 Cohesion Policy
2011/04/20
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11 amendments...
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls for cohesion and structural policy programmes to place more emphasis on European added value; deems such added value to be achieved where EU projects bring about a lasting and measurable improvement
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Doubts whether specific operational programmes for functional geographical entities such as
Amendment 195 #
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; takes the view, however, that
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes the view that GDP must be retained as the key criterion in the definition of areas eligible for maximum support (those with GDP/PE below 75% of the EU average) and, where appropriate, cohesion countries (GDP/PE below 90% of the EU average);
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 – subparagraph 1 (new) points out that the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) is a complementary means of achieving the objectives of the European Social Fund, as it seeks to enable workers made redundant as a result of globalisation and the crisis to find work;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Calls
Amendment 400 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Calls for
Amendment 494 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 Amendment 504 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 – subparagraph 1 (new) is opposed to structural funding being made subject to any kind of macroeconomic conditions connected with the Stability and Growth Pact since this would conflict with the very aims of cohesion policy; in the interests of enhancing programming credibility and achieving tangible results, insists on the introduction of appropriate sets of conditions, verified ex-ante and based on a place-based approach to policies, that cover all the institutional, administrative, regulatory, planning and project-related requirements needed to ensure an effective implementation of the programmes;
Amendment 513 #
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;
source: PE-462.896
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2011/2051(INI) CAP towards 2020: meeting the food, natural resources and territorial challenges of the future
2011/03/21
AGRI
9 amendments...
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) F a. whereas a useful tool for preventing market crises would be to recognise producer organisations that are able to aggregate the supply of agricultural products on the markets and plan production through pre-emptive contracts enabling it to meet demand more successfully and helping to reduce price volatility,
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Heading I (new) before paragraph 1 I. Challenges facing and objectives of the new CAP
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the communication from the Commission concerning a reform of agricultural policy;
Amendment 415 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 Amendment 464 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 481 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 Amendment 502 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Considers
Amendment 558 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17.
Amendment 575 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on the Commission to submit
source: PE-458.827
2011/03/22
AGRI
43 amendments...
Amendment 599 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Considers that direct payments should be
Amendment 613 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Considers it important that the CAP, like all other EU policies, be involved in the 2020 Strategy, and that it seems logical under such circumstances that the redistribution of direct aid take account of factors such as employment, the environment and combating climate change;
Amendment 625 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading before paragraph 20 III. Resource protection and environmental policy component
Amendment 634 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers that better resource protection is an element in sustainable farming, which should involve separate support for environmental measures going beyond the requirements of Cross Compliance (CC)
Amendment 659 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Considers that resource protection should be directly linked to the granting of targeted direct payments
Amendment 666 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 Amendment 692 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) Amendment 706 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 Amendment 721 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 Amendment 735 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 Amendment 752 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 Amendment 768 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Considers that direct payments are no longer justified without c
Amendment 789 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. C
Amendment 801 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Considers that
Amendment 805 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Calls for
Amendment 821 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Considers that the
Amendment 852 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33a. Emphasises that the CAP should incorporate a certain number of flexible and effective market instruments which act as a safety net, fixed at appropriate levels and available in the event of serious market disruption; points out that some of these instruments exist already, but can be adapted, whilst others can be created as needed; considers that, in view of the widely differing conditions in the individual sectors, differentiated sectoral solutions are preferable to across-the- board approaches;
Amendment 855 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 b (new) 33b. Takes the view that these instruments should include specific supply- management instruments which, if employed fairly and on a non- discriminatory basis, can provide effective market management and prevent crises relating to overproduction, at zero cost to the Union budget;
Amendment 858 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Considers that, in view of the
Amendment 868 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 Amendment 895 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 Amendment 915 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 Amendment 919 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 a (new) 38a. Considers that, with a view to preventing market crises, recognition should be given to cross-cutting instruments that are similar for all food sectors, such as producer organisations, inter-branch organisations and preventive contracting procedures, which need to be combined with sectoral solutions, in view of the totally different conditions obtaining in the various sectors, including in relation to production planning by the groups responsible for protecting designations of origin and geographical indications;
Amendment 925 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 Amendment 948 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a (new) 40a. Takes the view that steps should be taken to facilitate exports and provide guarantees for EU producers and consumers by ensuring greater trade reciprocity; considers that the Commission should take responsibility for such matters, dealing directly with the relevant countries on issues relating to administration, plant protection, health, social justice and labour ethics;
Amendment 951 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 Amendment 970 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Calls on the Commission to examine the extent to which the role of producer groups or sectoral associations
Amendment 987 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Takes the view, therefore, that the Commission should devise
Amendment 1007 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 Amendment 1084 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 a (new) 48a. Takes the view that rural development policy must be complementary to, and consistent with, first pillar support, in order to promote strong and sustainable diversified European agriculture across the EU; considers that this rural development policy must contribute to structural developments and innovation in agriculture throughout the EU, in order to respond to the challenges in the fields of food security, the environment, climate change and employment;
Amendment 1102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 b (new) 48b. Points out that this rural development policy under the CAP is also an important link factor between urban and rural areas and that it must, as a component of the CAP, be consistent with the policy of territorial cohesion.
Amendment 1109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Advocates therefore introducing targeted measures,
Amendment 1121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 a (new) 49a. Emphasises that rural development policy must enable all the potentials of rural areas to be harnessed, by means of quality agricultural production focusing on direct sales, product promotion, supplying of local markets, diversification of biomass outlets (energy, green chemistry, bio-based materials, etc.), and able to create very place-specific jobs and multiple-service supply (ecotourism, educational farms, agri-tourism, etc.); considers also that this rural policy must serve to increase competitiveness, particularly in the convergence regions, by means of investment in the fields of the production, processing and marketing of agricultural products; believes, lastly, that this rural development policy must contribute to the management of natural resources (watercourses, soil, etc.) and help in the management and restoration of ecosystems, with this simultaneously providing a response to climate change;
Amendment 1132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 b (new) 49b. Insists that the measures under axis 1 of the rural development policy must better address the issues connected with the establishment of young farmers following the retirement of older farmers, with this concerning measures in connection with the establishing and modernisation of agricultural holdings; this approach should also consist of facilitating access to the farming profession for young people who are not from a farming background, and include the concept of gradual establishment, necessitating a review of aid eligibility conditions; believes, lastly, that implementation of this establishment support system should be mandatory in all the Member States;
Amendment 1133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 c (new) 49c. Proposes that agri-environmental measures should include arrangements for a 5 to 7 year ‘conversion’ agreement enabling farmers who themselves decide to move towards more sustainable production models and to innovate, to receive financial support to cover their taking on the financial risk resulting from the agronomic difficulties that could often arise in the years immediately following their change of farming practices; this aim of this incentive mechanism would be to help farmers better comply with the conditions for the granting of level two under the first pillar direct payments system;
Amendment 1137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 d (new) 49d. Suggests that support for consultancy, orchestration and training be incorporated into Axis 1 of the rural development policy to enable the dissemination of knowledge on innovative changes in farming practices towards more sustainable production systems, and to help innovative farmers pass on their experience;
Amendment 1143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Advocates in this connection that the compensatory allowance for disadvantaged areas be retained in the second pillar; c
Amendment 1163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 a (new) 50a. Calls for the improvement and reintroduction of specific rural development measures to promote quality agrifood production policies in line with the ‘quality package’ reforms currently being adopted; the prime importance of such measures must also be recognised in connection with the modernisation of quality production farms and specific information campaigns for European consumers should be organised accordingly;
Amendment 1173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 51. Stresses at the same time, however, that rural structures differ widely in the Member States and therefore require different measures; calls therefore for flexibility to allow the Member States to adopt voluntary measures, the cofinancing rate for which should be based on the rates current at the time; points out that the cofinancing rate should continue to take account of the specific needs and circumstances of convergence regions in the post-2013 period;
Amendment 1181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 Amendment 1203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 Amendment 1252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 source: PE-460.935
2011/03/25
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2 amendments...
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that the direct payments scheme should be retained in order to continue to ensure competitiveness, economic stability, employment support, decent farm incomes and the sustainable development of the EU farm sector, as well as EU food and environmental security, thus ensuring that other policies and strategies, including the Europe 2020 strategy, may be properly implemented; considers, in this connection, that objective and transparent criteria need to be drawn up to ensure the provision of an appropriate level of direct support throughout the EU and to move away from the criteria used to date for allocating funding under the direct payments scheme; advocates the application of the principle of equity and flexibility in the implementation instruments, and also in relation to the various types of farms and the characteristic features of the areas in each Member State or region where farms are situated;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Considers that rural development measures should be consistent with and complementary to the support measures under the first pillar in order to foster varied, competitive and sustainable farming across the whole of the European Union; believes that rural development policy should support modernisation and structural improvements as well as innovation in the agricultural sector, in order to meet also the challenges posed by food security, the environment, climate change and employment;
source: PE-462.564
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2011/2175(INI) How to avoid food wastage: strategies for a more efficient food chain in the EU
2011/03/10
AGRI
5 amendments...
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas less food waste would mean more efficient land use, better water resource management, and positive repercussions for the whole agricultural sector worldwide, as well as boosting the fight against undernourishment in the developing world,
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas, according to recent studies, for every kilogram of food produced 4.5 kg of CO2 are released into the atmosphere; whereas in Europe the approximately 89 M/t of food wasted produce 170 M/t CO2 eq./yr, broken down thus: food industry 59 M/t CO2 eq./yr, domestic consumption 78 M/t CO2 eq./yr, other 33 M/t CO2 eq./yr; whereas the production of the 30% of food which ends up not being consumed accounts for an additional 50% of use of water resources for irrigation, while producing a kilogram of beef requires 5-10 tonnes of water;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G b (new) Gb. whereas the threat to food security is accompanied by mirror-image rich-world scourges such as obesity, cardiovascular illnesses and cancers arising from a diet overrich in fats and proteins, the result being that the world's overfed population numbers as many as the underfed and malnourished,
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes food security to be a basic human right that is achieved through the availability, accessibility, use and temporal stability of healthy, adequate and nutritious food; stresses that world food production is conditioned by a number of factors, including the finite nature of natural resources vis-à-vis the rising global population and the limited access to food of the most vulnerable strata;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission, when drawing up development policies, to support measures aimed at reducing waste along the entire food supply chain in developing countries where production methods, post- harvest management, processing and packaging infrastructure and processes are problematic and inadequate; believes, further, that improving the efficiency of the food supply chain can help the countries concerned achieve food self- sufficiency;
source: PE-472.283
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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
14 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 14 a (new) – having regard to the own-initiative opinion ‘Territorial cooperation in the Mediterranean through the Adriatic- Ionian macro-region’, adopted unanimously at the plenary session of the Committee of the Regions on 11 October 2011,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas the Mediterranean has played a major role in European
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the Mediterranean is a coherent whole, constituting a single cultural and environmental area, and sharing very many characteristics and priorities common to the ‘Mediterranean climate’: the same crops,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas the proposal for an Adriatic- Ionian macro-
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Considers that this type of territorial cooperation strategy is
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Takes the view that the macro-regional strategy could
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls for this
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Commission and the Council to support fully the approach taken with the Danube basin, which should also be evaluated and regularly monitored
Amendment 38 #
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 or the need to strengthen existing 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-
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Takes the view that the macro-regional strategy does not require further funding, institutional instruments or regulation
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Supports the implementation of a macro-regional strategy for the Mediterranean basin, so as to give structure to this key area for Europe’s
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Takes the view that a macro-regional strategy that involves European, national, regional and local authorities, 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
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Hopes that the Council, following on from the decision of 24 June 2011 and taking into account the willingness shown by the territories concerned nationally, regionally and locally, historical links, traditions and the initiatives undertaken, will quickly adopt the Adriatic-Ionian macro-regional strategy, so as to realise a first step towards a Mediterranean macro- regional strategy;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes the view that
source: PE-491.017
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2011/2196(INI) Future of regional airports and air services in the EU
2011/12/21
REGI
6 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses the importance of regional airports in the context of air transport and their role in ensuring territorial, economic and social cohesion in the Union by connecting regions; points out that existing public service obligations should be maintained in order to guarantee the accessibility of regions, such as peripheral and island regions, that face geographical handicaps; notes the importance of airports, especially of regional airports, which are sometimes the only effective link between
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission, Member States and regional authorities to take
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Member States and regional and local authorities to take account of environmental and meteorological factors when
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Considers it particularly important to employ intermodal solutions where possible; takes the view that rail links between airports should be developed, as they offer an ideal way of easing the capacity problems of the airports concerned; believes that better connections between regional airports and local rail or tram services could be environmentally beneficial and help to rationalise regional transport as a whole;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Takes the view that
source: PE-478.609
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2011/2311(INI) Urban re-development as contribution to economic growth in the framework of the EU cohesion policy
2012/01/10
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1 amendments...
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Stresses the need for a strategy to preserve and make secure urban and housing heritage in areas classified as being at high risk of earthquakes or flooding;
source: PE-496.575
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2012/0295(COD) Fund for European aid to the most deprived (2014-2020)
2013/02/26
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3 amendments...
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) Food security is a basic human right and is achieved by ensuring the availability and accessibility of stable and sufficient supplies of appropriate, healthy and nutritious food.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) The provisions governing the Fund should ensure consistency with the strategies and measures to reduce food wastage along the entire supply chain, make the food chain more efficient and raise public awareness of this important issue that are set out in the European Parliament resolution of 19 January 2012.
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new) When procuring food, partner organisations and public bodies shall focus on purchasing sustainable products from small- and medium-scale producers whose activities are geared to local and regional markets and consumption.
source: PE-506.037
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2012/2293(INI) Social housing in the European Union
2013/02/25
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1 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Urges the Commission, taking due account of existing best practice in a number of Member States, to review the definition of social housing so as to include further categories of beneficiaries;
source: PE-506.057
2013/02/28
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3 amendments...
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 43 a (new) – having regard to the Commission Guidelines of 15 May 2012 on best practice to limit, mitigate or compensate soil sealing (SWD(2012)0101),
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Points out that part of the own resources in the Union’s budget could be allocated to this through the use of new financial instruments and by extending the project bonds’ pilot phase to this field;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Stresses the need to develop settlement plans that take account of, and curb, unsustainable forms of land occupation and soil sealing, in line with the Commission guidelines which seek to achieve the objective of zero net land take by 2050;
source: PE-506.094
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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
6 amendments...
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Underlines that the cultural and creative industries should become a part of EU and national socio-economic strategies;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Highlights that funding available under the ESF and ERDF in the future multiannual financial framework
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Takes the view that the cultural and creative sectors may help refashion local economies by encouraging the development of new economic activities, creating new jobs and sustainable employment and making European cities and regions more attractive;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Considers that creative people, products and services should be the basis of a strong single European market and well developed regions; calls for better use of the cultural and creative industries in attracting new investment and varied talent to Europe
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Points to the fact that the cultural and creative industries contribute to maintaining and improving Europe’s immense artistic, cultural, historical and architectural heritage; highlights that the cultural and creative sectors are of
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Highlights the importance of educational schemes for promoting creativity from early childhood on; stresses that since local and regional authorities are often responsible for pre-school and primary education, they
source: PE-510.549
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2013/0000(INI)
2013/05/03
REGI
12 amendments...
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) - having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee INT/653 of 26 March 2013 on the internal market and state aid for the regions,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) - having regard the Communication of the Commission of 1998 to the Member States on the links between regional and competition policy – reinforcing concentration and mutual consistency (COM(98)0673),
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) K a. whereas the absence of any reference to Member States’ financial capacity may further unlevel the playing field across the EU;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Recalls that achieving consistency between regional policy and competition policy has been largely recommended by the Commission inviting all EU institutions and Member States to share such responsibility when designing the various instruments in order to converge on the common goal of UE economic, social and territorial cohesion for a strong single market;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Takes the view that the geographical zoning of the new Guidelines on Regional State Aid 2014-2020 (RSAG) should not be reduced, and that decreasing the aid intensity should be reconsidered, taking into account the political, economic and social situation in the Member States; points out that, in
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Stresses that as part of the wider modernisation process, regional State aid should be updated in line with the dynamics and pace of the post-crisis economy, which bring a need for greater flexibility when determining regional disadvantages; considers that, to that end, the selection of disadvantaged areas under Article 107(3)(c) TFEU exemption should not be conditioned by a mere mathematical subtraction of Article 107(3)(a) TFEU population from the total EU assisted population covered, but Member States should be allowed to use a broad set of parameters for determining the actual regional disadvantages; reminds the Commission that in full line with the objectives of the Treaty, particular attention shall be paid not only to the disadvantages deriving from low population density, but also from the economic complexity of mountain and insular regions, from closeness to borders as well as from natural disasters;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Points out to the restrictive impact of new rules on investment and growth of regions as they move from the less developed to the more developed category; is aware that certain regions eligible for State aid under the current system will not meet the zoning criteria of the RSAG in the future period; believes that these regions as well as regions severely hit by the crisis for which the public funding under Cohesion Policy and regional State Aid might be the only source of investment, should have a special safety regime, similar to that for transition regions under the Cohesion Policy, allowing them to cope with their new situation;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Highlights the role of State aid in economies which have been particularly hard hit by the crisis and for which the public funding under the Cohesion Policy might be the only source of investment; points out that the adverse economic situation is not yet reflected by the data for the 2008-2010 period, to be used by the Commission as a basis of State aid eligibility; welcomes the Commission’s intention to perform a mid-term review of the regional maps in 2016; at the same time invites the Commission to take into consideration the possibility to notify specific interventions under the regional derogations also outside the regional aid map to allow Member States to tackle the backlashes of the crisis which may arise throughout the programming period 2014-2020, as well as the long term repercussions on the real economy of the natural disasters, which may remain invisible to the statistic database used for the ex ante mapping the assisted areas;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. Highlights that “isolation” (i.e. low population density) is the only geographical disadvantage which is relevant for the derogation under Article 107(3)(c) TFEU; believes that geographical disadvantages such as insularity, closeness to the border and natural disasters should also be made relevant;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Reiterates its call on the Commission to provide promptly for clear guidance for assessing what is State aid under the definition of Article 107 (1) TFEU and what is not, as well as for detailed criteria for distinguishing between important and less important State aid cases as announced in the SAM road map;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Is of the opinion that excluding large enterprises companies from State aid rules in areas covered by Article 107(3)(c) TFEU is not justified given their contribution to employment, the supply- chains that they create with SMEs, their common involvement in research and development, and the role they play in the economic crisis; takes the view that the presence of large undertakings is often key to the success of SMEs that benefit from clusters led by large companies and from their sub-contracting activities; reminds that the Commission itself recognised the knock-on effects and access to world markets brought by the investment of large companies; underlines that such a decision may lead to job losses and reduced economic activity in the regions and to the relocation of companies to other regions either within and outside the EU;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17 a. Stresses that regional State aid must be fine-tuned to ensure it does not encourage businesses to move or relocate, in "subsidy races" caused by high differentials in aid in neighbouring and bordering regions which fragment the single market; highlights that such negative externalities may affect regions sharing a land or maritime border as well as proximity areas;
source: PE-510.599
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