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Document 52019AP0053
European Parliament legislative resolution of 31 January 2019 on the proposal for a Council Decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union, including relations between the European Union, on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark, on the other (‘Overseas Association Decision’) (COM(2018)0461 — C8-0379/2018 — 2018/0244(CNS))
European Parliament legislative resolution of 31 January 2019 on the proposal for a Council Decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union, including relations between the European Union, on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark, on the other (‘Overseas Association Decision’) (COM(2018)0461 — C8-0379/2018 — 2018/0244(CNS))
European Parliament legislative resolution of 31 January 2019 on the proposal for a Council Decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union, including relations between the European Union, on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark, on the other (‘Overseas Association Decision’) (COM(2018)0461 — C8-0379/2018 — 2018/0244(CNS))
OJ C 411, 27.11.2020, p. 698–736
(BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
27.11.2020 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 411/698 |
P8_TA(2019)0053
Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union including relations between the EU, Greenland and Denmark *
European Parliament legislative resolution of 31 January 2019 on the proposal for a Council Decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union, including relations between the European Union, on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark, on the other (‘Overseas Association Decision’) (COM(2018)0461 — C8-0379/2018 — 2018/0244(CNS))
(Special legislative procedure — consultation)
(2020/C 411/59)
The European Parliament,
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2018)0461), |
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having regard to Article 203 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C8-0379/2018), |
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having regard to Rule 78c of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Development (A8-0480/2018), |
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Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, in accordance with Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; |
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Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal; |
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Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments. |
Amendment 1
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 2
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 3
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 4
Proposal for a decision
Recital 19
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 5
Proposal for a decision
Recital 20
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 6
Proposal for a decision
Recital 21
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 7
Proposal for a decision
Considérant 25
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 8
Proposal for a decision
Recital 32
Text proposed by the Commission |
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deleted |
Amendment 9
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
1. This Decision establishes an association of the overseas countries and territories (OCTs) with the Union (the ‘association’), which constitutes a partnership, based on Article 198 TFEU, to support the OCTs’ sustainable development as well as to promote the values and standards of the Union in the wider world. |
1. This Decision establishes an association of the overseas countries and territories (OCTs) with the Union (the ‘association’), which constitutes a partnership, based on Article 198 TFEU, to support the OCTs’ sustainable development as well as to promote the values , principles and standards of the Union in the wider world. |
Amendment 10
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
1. The association between the Union and the OCTs shall be based on objectives, principles and values shared by the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked and the Union. |
1. The association between the Union and the OCTs shall be based on objectives, principles and values shared by the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked and the Union. It shall contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals as defined in Agenda 2030 and to the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement. |
Amendment 11
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. In implementing this Decision, the partners shall be guided by the principles of transparency, subsidiarity and the need for efficiency and shall equally address the three pillars of OCTs’ sustainable development: economic development, social development and environmental protection. |
3. In implementing this Decision, the partners shall be guided by the principles of transparency, subsidiarity and the need for efficiency and shall equally address the three pillars of OCTs’ sustainable development: economic development, cultural and social development and environmental protection |
Amendment 12
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 — paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
4. The general objective of this Decision is to promote the economic and social development of the OCTs and to establish close economic relations between them and the Union as a whole. The association shall pursue this general objective by the enhancing the OCTs’ competitiveness, strengthening the OCTs’ resilience, reducing their economic and environmental vulnerability and the promoting of cooperation between them and other partners. |
4. In accordance with Article 3(5) and Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 198 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the general objective of this Decision is to promote the economic and social development of the OCTs and to establish close economic relations between them and the Union as a whole. |
Amendment 13
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point a
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 14
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 15
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 16
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b b (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 17
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b c (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 18
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 — paragraph 6
Text proposed by the Commission |
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6. In pursuing those objectives, the association shall respect the fundamental principles of liberty, democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, good governance and sustainable development, all of which are common to the OCTs and the Member States to which they are linked. |
6. In pursuing those objectives, the association shall respect the fundamental principles of democracy, a rights-based approach encompassing all human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, good governance and sustainable development, all of which are common to the OCTs and the Member States to which they are linked. The same applies to the principle of non-discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation and the principle of equality between men and women. |
Amendment 19
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 — paragraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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In the programming and implementation process, and in particular when adopting its guidelines, the Commission shall take due account of the limited administrative and human capacities of the OCTs. |
Amendment 20
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point a
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 21
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 22
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point e
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 23
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point h a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 24
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
2. To this end, the Union and the OCTs may exchange information and best practices or establish any other form of close cooperation and coordination with other partners in the context of the OCTs’ participation in regional and international organisations, where appropriate by means of international agreements. |
2. To this end, the Union and the OCTs may exchange information and best practices or establish any other form of close cooperation and coordination with other partners in the context of the OCTs’ participation in regional and international organisations, where appropriate by means of international agreements , in order to contribute to the smooth integration of the OCTs into their respective geographical environments . |
Amendment 25
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
3. The association aims at supporting cooperation between the OCTs and other partners in the areas of cooperation set out in Parts II and III of this Decision. In that respect, the objective of the association is to promote the cooperation between the OCTs and the outermost regions, referred to in Article 349 TFEU, their neighbouring ACP and non ACP states and territories. In order to achieve that objective, the Union shall improve coordination and synergies between the relevant Union programmes. The Union shall also endeavour to associate OCTs in its instances of dialogue with their neighbouring countries, whether they are ACP or non-ACP States or territories, and with the outermost regions, where appropriate. |
3. The association aims at supporting cooperation between the OCTs and other partners in the areas of cooperation set out in Parts II and III of this Decision. In that respect, the objective of the association is to promote the cooperation between the OCTs and the outermost regions, referred to in Article 349 TFEU, their neighbouring ACP and non ACP states and territories. In order to achieve that objective, the Union shall improve coordination and synergies between the relevant Union programmes. The Union shall associate OCTs in its instances of dialogue with their neighbouring countries, whether they are ACP or non-ACP States or territories, and with the outermost regions, where appropriate , by offering them observer status . |
Amendment 26
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 — paragraph 4 — point aa (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 27
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 — title
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Specific treatment |
Specific treatment for isolated OCTs |
Amendment 28
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Article 9a Specific treatment for the least developed OCTs 1. The association shall take into account the diversity of the OCTs in terms of their level of development and structural constraints. 2. Specific treatment shall be laid down for the least developed OCTs. 3. In order to enable the least developed OCTs to catch up and to address their permanent structural constraints, due account shall be taken of their specific characteristics when determining the volume of financial assistance and the conditions attached to it. 4. The OCT regarded as the least developed is Wallis and Futuna. |
Amendment 29
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. The association shall be based on a broad dialogue and consultations on issues of mutual interest between the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked and the Commission, and, if appropriate, the European Investment Bank (EIB). |
1. The association shall be based on a broad dialogue and consultations on issues of mutual interest between the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked, the Commission and the European Parliament , and, if appropriate, the European Investment Bank (EIB). |
Amendment 30
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 — title
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Responsibilities of the non-governmental actors |
Responsibilities of civil society and of the non-governmental actors |
Amendment 31
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
1. Non-governmental actors may play a role in the exchange of information and consultations concerning the cooperation, and in particular for the preparation and implementation of cooperation assistance, projects or programmes. They may receive a delegation of financial management powers for implementing such projects or programmes for the purpose of supporting local development initiatives. |
1. Civil society, the private sector and non-governmental actors may play a role in the exchange of information and consultations concerning the cooperation, and in particular for the preparation and implementation of cooperation assistance, projects or programmes. They may receive a delegation of financial management powers for implementing such projects or programmes for the purpose of supporting local development initiatives. |
Amendment 32
Proposal for a decision
Article 13 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The dialogue shall enable the OCTs to take a full part in the implementation of the association. |
3. The dialogue shall enable the OCTs to take a full part in the implementation of the association , and also in the definition and implementation of the European Union’s regional strategies in the areas in which the OCTs are located . |
Amendment 33
Proposal for a decision
Article 13 — paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission |
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4. The dialogue shall focus, inter alia, on specific political issues of mutual concern or of general significance for the attainment of the objectives of the association. |
4. The dialogue shall focus, inter alia, on specific political issues of mutual concern or of general significance for the attainment both of the objectives of the association and of the Sustainable Development Goals . |
Amendment 34
Proposal for a decision
Article 13 — paragraph 5
Text proposed by the Commission |
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5. The dialogue with Greenland shall, in particular, provide the basis for broad cooperation and dialogue in areas concerning, inter alia, energy, climate change and environment, natural resources, including raw materials and fish stocks, maritime transport, research and innovation, as well as the Arctic dimension of those issues. |
5. The dialogue with Greenland shall, in particular, provide the basis for broad cooperation and dialogue in areas concerning, inter alia, education, energy, climate change and environment, nature, natural resources, including raw materials and fish stocks, maritime transport, research and innovation, as well as the Arctic dimension of those issues. |
Amendment 35
Proposal for a decision
Article 13 — paragraph 5 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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5a. The dialogue with the Caribbean OCTs shall, in particular, serve to strengthen the European strategy in the Caribbean region and to foster cooperation on issues relating to biodiversity, climate change, sustainable resource management and disaster-risk prevention and management and the social dimension, as well as on promoting good governance, in particular in the area of taxation and the combating of organised crime. |
Amendment 36
Proposal for a decision
Article 13 — paragraph 5 b (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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5b. The dialogue with the Pacific OCTs shall, in particular, serve to define and implement an ambitious European strategy in the Pacific region through a strengthening of the European presence, and to foster cooperation on issues such as sustainable marine and terrestrial resource management, climate change, energy, the environment and the blue economy. |
Amendment 37
Proposal for a decision
Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 38
Proposal for a decision
Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 39
Proposal for a decision
Part II — Chapter 1 — title
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, CLIMATE CHANGE, OCEANS AND DISASTER REDUCTION |
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, CLIMATE CHANGE, OCEANS AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION |
Amendment 40
Proposal for a decision
Article 15 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of environment, climate change and disaster risk reduction may concern: |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of environment, climate change, disaster risk reduction and strengthening resilience may concern: |
Amendment 41
Proposal for a decision
Article 15 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 42
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point e a (new)
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Amendment 43
Proposal for a decision
Article 17 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of sustainable forest management may concern the promotion of the conservation and sustainable management of forests, including their role in the conservation of the environment from erosion and desertification control, afforestation and management of timber exports. |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of sustainable forest management may concern the promotion of the conservation and sustainable management of forests, including their role in the conservation of the environment from erosion and desertification control, afforestation and management of timber exports and combating illegal logging . |
Amendment 44
Proposal for a decision
Article 18 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 45
Proposal for a decision
Article 23 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 46
Proposal for a decision
Article 24 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 47
Proposal for a decision
Part II — Chapter 4 — title
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
YOUTH, EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SECURITY, FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY |
YOUTH, WOMEN, EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SECURITY, FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY |
Amendment 48
Proposal for a decision
Article 32 — paragraph 2 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2a. The Union and the OCTs shall cooperate to ensure that young people are actively involved in the labour market, in order to tackle youth unemployment. |
Amendment 49
Proposal for a decision
Article 32 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Article 32a Equality between men and women 1. The Union shall seek to promote equality and equity between men and women in the OCTs, as well as the empowerment of women and equal political and economic opportunities for women. 2. The association shall seek to protect the rights of women and girls, including against all forms of violence. 3. The association shall also seek to protect the empowerment of women, particularly as regards the role they play in sustainable development and in the economy and finance. All initiatives shall incorporate the gender dimension. |
Amendment 50
Proposal for a decision
Article 33 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 51
Proposal for a decision
Article 33 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)
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Amendment 52
Proposal for a decision
Article 38 — title
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Performing arts |
Fine arts |
Amendment 53
Proposal for a decision
Article 38 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of performing arts may concern: |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of fine arts may concern: |
Amendment 54
Proposal for a decision
Article 38 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 55
Proposal for a decision
Article 38 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)
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Amendment 56
Proposal for a decision
Article 39 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of tangible and intangible cultural heritage and historic monuments aims at allowing the promotion of exchanges of expertise and best practices through: |
In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of tangible and intangible cultural heritage and historic monuments aims at allowing the promotion of exchanges of expertise and best practices and optimising the potential of such sites on a sustainable basis through: |
Amendment 57
Proposal for a decision
Article 39 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 58
Proposal for a decision
Part II — Chapter 6 — title
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
FIGHT AGAINST ORGANISED CRIME |
PROMOTION OF THE RULE OF LAW |
Amendment 59
Proposal for a decision
Article - 40 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Article - 40a Promotion of the rule of law 1. The association shall seek to promote the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms on which it is founded, through dialogue and cooperation between the Union and the OCTs. 2. The OCTs, as outposts of the Union, are major players in disseminating the values and principles of the Union in their respective regions. |
Amendment 60
Proposal for a decision
Article 41 — title
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Fight against organised crime, trafficking in human beings, child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, terrorism and corruption |
Fight against and prevention of organised crime, trafficking in human beings, child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, terrorism and corruption |
Amendment 61
Proposal for a decision
Article 41 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of organised crime may include: |
1. In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of organised crime and its prevention may include: |
Amendment 62
Proposal for a decision
Article 42 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Article 42a Negotiation of trade agreements with third countries Where the negotiation of a trade or fisheries agreement with third countries causes or threatens to cause serious harm to regional integration or to sensitive sectors in the OCTs, the Commission shall carry out an impact assessment, taking into consideration the cumulative impact of trade agreements on OCT economies. When completed, the Commission shall forward the results of this assessment to the European Parliament, the Council and the governmental and local authorities of the OCTs prior to the conclusion of the international agreements in question. |
Amendment 63
Proposal for a decision
Article 53 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. Trade-related cooperation shall aim to support the ultimate objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the implementation of the Paris Agreement. It may also extend to cooperation on other trade related multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species. |
2. Trade-related cooperation shall aim to support the ultimate objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals . It may also extend to cooperation on other trade related multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species. |
Amendment 64
Proposal for a decision
Article 59 — paragraph 1 — point 4
Text proposed by the Commission |
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4. aid granted through state resources by an OCT which distorts or threatens to distort competition by favouring certain undertakings in so far as it has a significant negative effect on trade or investment. |
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Amendment 65
Proposal for a decision
Article 70 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The Union and the OCTs shall make their best endeavours to ensure that internationally agreed standards for regulation and supervision in the financial services sector and for the fight against tax evasion and avoidance are implemented and applied in their territory. Such internationally agreed standards are, inter alia, the Basel Committee’s ‘Core Principle for Effective Banking Supervision’, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ ‘Insurance Core Principles’, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ ‘Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation’, the OECD’s ‘Agreement on exchange of information on tax matters’, the G20 ‘Statement on Transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes’, the Financial Stability Board’s ’Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions. |
The Union and the OCTs shall make their best endeavours to ensure that internationally agreed standards for regulation and supervision in the financial services sector and for the fight against tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance are implemented and applied in their territory. Such internationally agreed standards are, inter alia, the Basel Committee’s ‘Core Principle for Effective Banking Supervision’, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ ‘Insurance Core Principles’, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ ‘Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation’, the OECD’s ‘Agreement on exchange of information on tax matters’, the G20 ‘Statement on Transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes’, the Financial Stability Board’s ’Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions or the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime and the protocols thereto . |
Amendment 66
Proposal for a decision
Article 72 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 67
Proposal for a decision
Article 72 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 68
Proposal for a decision
Article 72 — paragraph 1 — point c
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 69
Proposal for a decision
Article 72 — paragraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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This Decision may also contribute to measures established under other Union programmes, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. In such cases, the work programme covering those actions shall specify which set of rules applies. |
Amendment 70
Proposal for a decision
Article 73 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. The financial envelope for the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be set at EUR 500 000 000 in current prices. |
1. The financial envelope for the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be set at EUR 669 000 000 in current prices. |
Amendment 71
Proposal for a decision
Article 74 — paragraph 1 — point a
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 72
Proposal for a decision
Article 74 — paragraph 1 — point g
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 73
Proposal for a decision
Article 74-a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Article 74a General principle Unless otherwise specified in this Decision, Union financial assistance shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1a) (‘Financial Regulation’) and with the objectives and principles of this Decision. |
Amendment 74
Proposal for a decision
Article 75 — paragraph 3 — point a
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Amendment 75
Proposal for a decision
Article 75 — paragraph 4 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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In the context of programmable aid, Union financial assistance shall mainly take the form of budget support for the OCTs. |
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Union financial assistance may also be provided, in accordance with the Financial Regulation, through contributions to international, regional or national funds, such as those established or managed by the EIB, by Member States, by partner countries and regions or by international organisations, with a view to attracting joint financing from a number of donors, or to funds set up by one or more donors for the purpose of the joint implementation of projects. |
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Union financial assistance shall be implemented by the Commission as provided for by the Financial Regulation, directly by Commission departments, Union delegations and executive agencies, by shared management with Member States or indirectly by entrusting budget implementation tasks to the entities listed in the Financial Regulation. Those entities shall ensure consistency with the Union’s external policy and may entrust budget implementation tasks to other entities in accordance with conditions equivalent to those applying to the Commission. |
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Actions financed may be implemented by means of parallel or joint co-financing. In the case of parallel co-financing, an action is split into a number of clearly identifiable components which are each financed by the various partners providing co-financing in such a way that the end-use of the financing can always be identified. In the case of joint co-financing, the total cost of an action is shared between the partners providing the co-financing and the resources are pooled in such a way that it is no longer possible to identify the source of financing for any given activity undertaken as part of the action. In such cases, the ex post publication of grant agreements and procurement contracts, as referred to in Article 38 of the Financial Regulation, shall comply with the rules of the entrusted entity, where appropriate. |
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Union funding shall not generate or activate the collection of specific taxes, duties or charges. |
Amendment 76
Proposal for a decision
Article 75 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Article 75a |
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Carry-overs, annual instalments, commitment appropriations, repayments and revenue generated by financial instruments |
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1. In accordance also with Article 12(2) of the Financial Regulation, unused commitment and payment appropriations under this Decision shall be automatically carried over and may be committed up to 31 December of the following financial year. The carried-over amount shall be used first in the following financial year. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of carried over commitment appropriations in keeping with Article 12(6) of the Financial Regulation. |
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2. In addition to the rules laid down in Article 15 of the Financial Regulation on making appropriations available again, commitment appropriations corresponding to the amount of decommitments made as a result of total or partial non-implementation of an action under this Decision shall be made available again to the benefit of the budget line of origin. For the purposes of this Decision, references to Article 15 of the Financial Regulation in Article 12(1)(b) of the Regulation laying down the Multiannual Financial Framework shall be understood as including a reference to this paragraph. |
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3. Budgetary commitments for actions extending over more than one financial year may be broken down over several years into annual instalments, in keeping with Article 112(2) of the Financial Regulation. |
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The third subparagraph of Article 114(2) of the Financial Regulation shall not apply to these multiannual actions. The Commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budgetary commitment for an action that by 31 December of the fifth year following that of the budgetary commitment has not been used for the purpose of pre-financing or making interim payments or for which no certified statement of expenditure or any payment request has been submitted. |
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Amendment 77
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Article 76 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 78
Proposal for a decision
Article 77 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. The Union shall support the efforts of the OCTs in developing reliable statistical data regarding those areas. |
2. The Union shall support the efforts of the OCTs in developing reliable , publicly accessible statistical data regarding those areas. |
Amendment 79
Proposal for a decision
Article 77 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The Union may support OCTs in their efforts to improve comparability of their macroeconomic indicators. |
3. The Union may support OCTs in their efforts to improve comparability of their macroeconomic indicators , in particular by facilitating analysis of the OCTs’ GDP expressed as purchasing power parity where available . |
Amendment 80
Proposal for a decision
Article 78 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. On the initiative of the Commission, Union financing may cover support expenditure for the implementation of the Decision and for the achievement of its objectives, including administrative support associated with the preparation, follow-up, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities necessary for such implementation , as well as expenditure at headquarters and Union delegations for the administrative support needed for the programme, and to manage operations financed under this Decision, including information and communication actions, and corporate information and technology systems. |
1. On the initiative of the Commission, Union financing may cover support expenditure for the implementation of the Decision and for the achievement of its objectives, including administrative support associated with the preparation, follow-up, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities necessary for such implementation. |
Amendment 81
Proposal for a decision
Article 79
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Article 79 |
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Unless otherwise specified in this Decision, Union financial assistance shall be implemented in accordance with the objectives and principles of this Decision, the Financial Regulation, and [NDICI Regulation] in particular, Title II, Chapter I with the exception of Articles 13, 14(1), 14(4), and 15, Chapter III with the exception of Articles 21(1), 21(2) (a) and (b) and 21(3), and Chapter V with the exception of Articles 31(1), 31(4), 31(6), 31(9) and 32(3). The procedure laid down in Article 80 of this Decision shall not apply to the cases referred to in Article 21 (2) (c) of [NDICI Regulation]. |
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Amendment 82
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Article 79 a (new)
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1. In the context of the partnership between the Union and the OCTs, the OCTs’ authorities shall be responsible for the formulation and adoption of sectoral policies in the main areas of cooperation referred to in Part II of this Decision and shall ensure appropriate follow-up. |
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3. A draft programming document shall be the subject of an exchange of views between the authorities of each OCT, the Member State to which they are linked and the Commission. The authorities in each OCT shall be responsible for finalising the programming document. The Commission shall lay down guidelines specifying the programming arrangements for the OCTs in such a way that the programming documents can be rapidly approved. |
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4. Once finalised, the programming document shall be assessed by the Commission to determine whether it is consistent with the aims of this Decision and with the relevant Union policies, and whether it contains all the elements required to adopt the annual financing decision. The OCTs’ authorities shall provide all the necessary information, including the results of any feasibility studies, for that assessment. |
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The examination procedure shall not apply to non-substantial modifications to the indicative programming document, such as technical adjustments, reassigning funds within the indicative allocations per priority area, or increasing or decreasing the size of the initial indicative allocation by less than 20 %, provided that such modifications do not affect the priority areas and objectives set out in the indicative programming document. The Commission shall communicate such non-substantial modifications to the European Parliament and to the Council within one month of the date of adoption of the relevant decision. |
Amendment 83
Proposal for a decision
Article 79 b (new)
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1. The Commission shall adopt annual or multiannual action plans or measures. Measures may take the form of individual measures, special measures, support measures or exceptional assistance measures. Action plans and measures shall specify for each action the objectives pursued, the expected results and main activities, the methods of implementation, the budget and any associated support expenditure. |
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In the case of multiannual action plans and measures, the thresholds referred to in paragraph (3)(a) and (b)(iii) shall be applicable on a yearly basis. When adopted in accordance with this paragraph, action plans and measures, excluding exceptional assistance measures, and technical modifications shall be communicated to the European Parliament and to the Member States within one month of their adoption. |
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4. Before adopting or extending exceptional assistance measures involving amounts not exceeding EUR 20 million, the Commission shall inform the Council of their nature and objectives and of the financial amounts envisaged. The Commission shall inform the Council before making significant substantive changes to exceptional assistance measures already adopted. The Commission shall take account of the relevant Council policy approach in connection with the planning and subsequent implementation of such measures, in the interests of consistency of the Union’s external action. The Commission shall keep the European Parliament duly informed, in a timely manner, about the planning and implementation of exceptional assistance measures pursuant to this Article, including the financial amounts envisaged, and shall also inform the European Parliament when making substantial changes or extensions to that assistance. |
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5. On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency, such as crises resulting from natural or man-made disasters or immediate threats to democracy, the rule of law, human rights or fundamental freedoms, the Commission may adopt action plans and measures or modifications to existing action plans and measures in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 88(5). |
Amendment 84
Proposal for a decision
Article 80
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Article 80 |
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Adoption of multiannual indicative programmes, action plans and measures |
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The Commission shall adopt, under this Decision, in the form of ‘single programming documents’, multiannual indicative programmes as referred to in Article 12 of [NDICI Regulation] together with the corresponding action plans and measures referred to in Article 19 of [NDICI Regulation] in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 88(5) of this Decision. That procedure shall also apply to reviews referred to in Article 14 (3) of [NDICI Regulation] which have the effect of significantly modifying the content of the multiannual indicative programme. |
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Amendment 85
Proposal for a decision
Article 81 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. The OCTs public authorities shall be eligible for financial support provided for in this Decision. |
1. The public authorities of all the OCTs shall be eligible for financial support provided for in this Decision. |
Amendment 86
Proposal for a decision
Article 81 — paragraph 2 — point e
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Amendment 87
Proposal for a decision
Article 82 — paragraph 1 — point c — subpoint iii
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Amendment 88
Proposal for a decision
Article 83 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. Natural persons from an OCT, as defined in Article 50, and, where applicable, the relevant public and/or private bodies and institutions in an OCT, shall be eligible for participation in and funding from Union programmes, subject to the rules and objectives of the programmes and possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the OCT is linked. |
1. Natural persons from an OCT, as defined in Article 50, and, where applicable, the relevant public and/or private bodies and institutions in an OCT, shall be eligible for participation in all Union programmes, including the European Union Solidarity Fund and funding from Union programmes, subject to the rules and objectives of the programmes and possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the OCT is linked. |
Amendment 89
Proposal for a decision
Article 83 — paragraph 2 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2a. The Commission shall ensure effective and efficient access for the OCTs to all Union programmes and cooperation instruments with other countries, providing for specific measures if necessary. |
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In addition, the Commission shall ensure the transparency of information and the visibility of calls for proposals launched under the various Union programmes through an up-to-date access portal dedicated to the OCTs. |
Amendment 90
Proposal for a decision
Article 83 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The OCTs shall report to the Commission on this participation in the Union programmes, every year starting in 2022 . |
3. On the basis of the information provided by the OCTs, the Commission shall draw up an annual report on their participation in Union programmes . |
Amendment 91
Proposal for a decision
Article 86 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
To ensure effective assessment of progress of this Decision towards the achievement of its objectives, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 87 in order to amend Article 3 of Annex I to review or complement the indicators where considered necessary and to supplement this Decision with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework. |
To ensure effective assessment of progress of this Decision towards the achievement of its objectives, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 87 in order to determine the performance indicators provided for in Article 3 of Annex I or to review or complement them where considered necessary and to supplement this Decision with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework. |
Amendment 92
Proposal for a decision
Article 87 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 86 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 1 January 2021. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. |
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 86 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 1 January 2021. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. The Council shall inform the European Parliament of its decision. |
Amendment 93
Proposal for a decision
Article 87 — paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission |
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4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it to the Council. |
4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it to the Council and to the European Parliament . |
Amendment 94
Proposal for a decision
Article 87 — paragraph 5
Text proposed by the Commission |
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5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 86 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by the Council within a period of two months of notification of the act to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the Council has informed the Commission that it will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the Council. |
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 86 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by the Council within a period of two months of notification of the act to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the Council has informed the Commission that it will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the Council. If the Council intends to object, it shall inform the European Parliament a reasonable time before it takes the final decision, specifying the delegated act to which it intends to object and the reasons for its objection. |
Amendment 95
Proposal for a decision
Article 90 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
This Decision shall apply in accordance with Council Decision 2010/427/EU (46). |
The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy shall be responsible for the overall political coordination of the Union’s external action, ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness thereof. |
Amendment 96
Proposal for a decision
Article 92 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
It shall apply from 1 January 2021. |
It shall apply from 1 January 2021 and shall expire on 31 December 2027 . |
Amendment 97
Proposal for a decision
Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
1. For the purposes of this Decision, for the seven-year period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027, the overall amount of the Union financial assistance of EUR 500 000 000 in current prices shall be allocated as follows: |
1. For the purposes of this Decision, for the seven-year period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027, the overall amount of the Union financial assistance of EUR 669 000 000 in current prices shall be allocated as follows: |
Amendment 98
Proposal for a decision
Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 99
Proposal for a decision
Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 100
Proposal for a decision
Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 101
Proposal for a decision
Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point d
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Amendment 102
Proposal for a decision
Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 2.1 — introductory part
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Amendment 103
Proposal for a decision
Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. The Commission, following a review, may decide on the allocation of any non-allocated funds mentioned in this Article. |
2. The Commission, following a review carried out before 2025 , may decide , after consulting the Member States and the European Parliament, on the allocation of any non-allocated funds mentioned in this Article. |
Amendment 104
Proposal for a decision
Annex I — Article 3 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
The achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3.5 of the Decision shall be measured by: |
In keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals, a list of key performance indicators shall be developed in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 86 and used to help assess the extent to which the Union has contributed to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3(5) of this Decision. |
Amendment 105
Proposal for a decision
Annex I — Article 3 — paragraph 1 — point 1
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Amendment 106
Proposal for a decision
Annex I — Article 3 — paragraph 1 — point 2
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(1a) Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014 and (EU) No 283/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1).
(46) Council Decision 2010/427/EU of 26 July 2010 establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service, OJ L 201, 3.8.2010, p. 30.
(49) Out of this amount, 9 725 000 EUR are reserved for the Commission to cover technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of the EU programmes and/or actions, indirect research, direct research.