13.11.2020 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 388/698 |
P8_TA(2018)0520
Establishing the space programme of the Union and European Union Agency for the Space Programme ***I
Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 13 December 2018 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the space programme of the Union and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013, (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision 541/2014/EU (COM(2018)0447 — C8-0258/2018 — 2018/0236(COD)) (1)
(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
(2020/C 388/44)
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Amendment 11
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Amendment 12
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Amendment 14
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Amendment 15
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Amendment 18
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Amendment 19
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Amendment 20
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Amendment 21
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Amendment 22
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Amendment 23
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Amendment 24
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Amendment 26
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Amendment 27
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Amendment 28
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Amendment 29
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Amendment 33
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Amendment 36
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Amendment 37
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Amendment 38
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Amendment 39
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Amendment 40
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Amendment 41
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Amendment 42
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Amendment 43
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Amendment 44
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Amendment 45
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Amendment 46
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Amendment 47
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Amendment 48
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Amendment 50
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Amendment 51
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Amendment 52
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Amendment 54
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Amendment 55
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Amendment 56
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Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point 23 — subparagraph 1
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‘Copernicus core users’ which benefit from Copernicus data and Copernicus information and have the additional role of driving the evolution of Copernicus, comprising the Union institutions and bodies and European national, or regional public bodies entrusted with a public service mission for the definition, implementation, enforcement or monitoring of environmental, civil protection, safety or security policies; |
‘Copernicus core users’ which benefit from Copernicus data and Copernicus information and have the additional role of driving the evolution of Copernicus, comprising the Union institutions and bodies and European national, or regional public bodies entrusted with a public service mission for the definition, implementation, enforcement or monitoring of environmental, civil protection, safety , including safety of infrastructure or security policies; |
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‘Copernicus core services’ means the operational services clustered in the data and information processing component or service component, which are of general and common interest of the Member States and the Union; |
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Amendment 59
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Amendment 62
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Article 3 — paragraph 2
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Additionally, the Programme shall include measures for ensuring efficient access to space for the Programme and for fostering an innovative space sector. |
Additionally, the Programme shall include measures for ensuring autonomous access to space , for tackling cyber threats, for fostering an innovative and competitive space sector , upstream and downstream, and for supporting space diplomacy . |
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Article 4 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
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1. The Programme shall the following general objectives: |
1. The Programme shall have the following general objectives: |
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Amendment 65
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Amendment 70
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Amendment 71
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Amendment 72
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Amendment 73
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Amendment 74
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Amendment 75
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Amendment 76
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Amendment 77
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Article 5 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
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The Programme shall support: |
The Programme , in synergy with other Union and European Space Agency programmes and funding shemes, shall support: |
Amendment 78
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Amendment 79
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Amendment 80
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Amendment 81
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Article 6 — title
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Actions in support of an innovative Union space sector |
Actions in support of an innovative and competitive Union space sector |
Amendment 82
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Amendment 83
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Amendment 84
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Amendment 85
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Amendment 88
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Amendment 89
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Amendment 90
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Amendment 91
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Amendment 92
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Amendment 93
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Amendment 94
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Amendment 95
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Article 9 — paragraph 3
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3. The Commission shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the contracts, agreements or other arrangements relating to the activities referred to in the first paragraph contain provisions setting out the appropriate ownership regime for those assets and, as regards point (c) that the Union can freely use the PRS receivers in accordance with Decision 1104/2011/EU. |
3. The Commission shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the contracts, agreements or other arrangements relating to the activities referred to in the second paragraph contain provisions setting out the appropriate ownership and use regime for those assets and, as regards point (c) that the Union can freely use and grant the use of the PRS receivers in accordance with Decision 1104/2011/EU. |
Amendment 96
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Article 10 — paragraph 1
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The services, data and information provided by the Programme's components shall be provided without any express or implied guarantee as regards their quality, accuracy, availability, reliability, speed and suitability for any purpose. To that aim, the Commission shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the users of those services, data and information are informed, in an appropriate manner, of the absence of any such guarantee. |
The services, data and information provided by the Programme's components shall be provided without any express or implied guarantee as regards their quality, accuracy, availability, reliability, speed and suitability for any purpose , unless such a guarantee is required by applicable Union law for the provision of the services concerned . To that aim, the Commission shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the users of those services, data and information are informed, in an appropriate manner, of the absence of any such guarantee. |
Amendment 97
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Article 11 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1
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The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 — 2027 shall be EUR [ 16 ] billion in current prices. |
The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 — 2027 shall be EUR [ 16,9 ] billion in current prices. |
Amendment 98
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Amendment 99
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Amendment 100
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Article 11 — paragraph 2
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2. Cross-cutting activities as foreseen by Article 3 shall be financed under the Programme's components. |
2. Cross-cutting activities as foreseen by Articles 3, 5 and 6 shall be financed under the Programme's components. |
Amendment 101
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Amendment 102
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Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point d
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Amendment 104
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Article 17 — paragraph 1
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1. To encourage new entrants, small and medium enterprises and start-ups, and to offer the widest possible geographic coverage while protecting the Union's strategic autonomy, the contracting authority may request that the tenderer subcontract part of the contract by competitive tendering at the appropriate levels of subcontracting to companies other than those which belong to the tenderer's group. |
1. To encourage new entrants, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups, and to offer the widest possible geographic coverage while protecting the Union's strategic autonomy, the contracting authority shall endeavour to request the tenderer to subcontract part of the contract by competitive tendering at the appropriate levels of subcontracting to companies other than those which belong to the tenderer's group. |
Amendment 105
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Article 17 — paragraph 2
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2. The contracting authority shall express the requisite share of the contract to be subcontracted in the form of a range from a minimum to a maximum percentage. |
2. The contracting authority shall express the requisite share of the contract to be subcontracted to industry at all levels, pursuant to paragraph 1, in the form of a range from a minimum to a maximum percentage. |
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Article 17 — paragraph 3
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3. Any derogation from a request in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be justified by the tenderer. |
3. Any derogation from a request in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be justified by the tenderer and assessed by the contracting authority . |
Amendment 107
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Article 19 — paragraph 2
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In the case of a joint call, joint procedures shall be established for selection and evaluation of proposals. The procedures must involve a balanced group of experts appointed by each party. |
In the case of a joint call, joint procedures shall be established for selection and evaluation of proposals. The procedures shall involve a balanced group of experts appointed by each party. Such experts shall not evaluate, advise or assist on matters in relation to which they have a conflict of interests. |
Amendment 108
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Article 24 — paragraph 1
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1. In addition to the provisions of [Article 165] of the Financial Regulation, the Commission and the Agency may carry out joint procurement procedures with the European Space Agency or other international organisations involved in implementing the components of the Programme. |
1. In addition to the provisions of [Article 165] of the Financial Regulation, the Commission or the Agency may carry out joint procurement procedures with the European Space Agency or other international organisations involved in implementing the components of the Programme. |
Amendment 110
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Amendment 111
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Amendment 113
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Article 28 — paragraph 2
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2. The Commission or, for the tasks referred to in Article 30, the Agency may entrust specific tasks to Member States or national agencies or to groups of these Member States or national agencies . The Member States shall take all the necessary measures to ensure the smooth functioning of the Programme and the promotion of their use, including by helping to protect the frequencies required for this programme. |
2. The Commission or, for the tasks referred to in Article 30, the Agency may entrust specific tasks to Member States or to groups of these Member States , subject to specific case-by-case agreement . The Member States shall take all the necessary measures to ensure the smooth functioning of the Programme and the promotion of their use, including by helping to protect the frequencies required for this programme at an adequate level . |
Amendment 114
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Article 28 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. The Member States shall pursue a proactive and coordinated consultation of end-users’ communities, in particular regarding Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus, including through advisory User Fora. |
Amendment 115
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Article 29 — paragraph 1
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1. The Commission shall have overall responsibility for the implementation of the Programme , including in the field of security. It shall, in accordance with this Regulation, determine the priorities and long-term evolution of the Programme and shall supervise its implementation, having due regard to its impact on other policies of the Union. |
1. The Commission shall have overall responsibility for the implementation of the Programme and the responsibility in the field of security for the components of the Programme not entrusted to the Agency pursuant to Article 30 . It shall, in accordance with this Regulation, determine the priorities and long-term evolution of the Programme and shall supervise its implementation, having due regard to its impact on other policies of the Union. |
Amendment 116
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Article 29 — paragraph 2
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2. The Commission shall manage the component of the Programme where such management is not entrusted to another entity . |
2. The Commission shall manage the component of the Programme where such management is not entrusted to other entities referred to in Articles 30, 31 and 32 . |
Amendment 117
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Article 29 — paragraph 3
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3. The Commission shall ensure a clear division of tasks between the various entities involved in the Programme and coordinate the activities of those entities. |
3. The Commission shall ensure a clear division of tasks between the various entities involved in the Programme and coordinate the activities of those entities and shall ensure the full protection of the interest of the Union, the sound management of its funds and the application of its rules, in particular those related to procurement . Therefore the Commission shall conclude with the Agency and the European Space Agency a Financial Framework Partnership agreement, related to the tasks entrusted to the two entities, as referred to in Article 31a. |
Amendment 118
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Article 29 — paragraph 3 a (new)
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3a. Concerning the specific provision on the functioning and the governance of space weather and NEO functions, and GOVSATCOM, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 105. |
Amendment 119
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Article 29 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1
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When necessary for the smooth functioning of the Programme and the smooth provision of the services provided by the Programme's components, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, determine the technical and operational specifications required for the implementation of and evolution of those components and of the services they provide after having consulted users and all the other relevant stakeholders. When determining those technical and operational specifications , the Commission shall avoid reducing the general security level and to meet a backward compatibility imperative. |
When necessary for the smooth functioning of the Programme and the smooth provision of the services provided by the Programme's components, the Commission shall, by means of delegated acts, determine the high-level requirements for the implementation of and evolution of those components and of the services they provide after having consulted users and all the other relevant stakeholders , including the downstream sector . When determining those high-level requirements , the Commission shall avoid reducing the general security level and to meet a backward compatibility imperative. |
Amendment 120
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Article 29 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2
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Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 107(3) . |
Those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with Article 21 . |
Amendment 121
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Article 29 — paragraph 5
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5. The Commission shall promote and ensure the uptake and use of the data and services provided by the Programme's components in the public and private sectors, including by supporting appropriate development of those services and by fostering a stable long-term environment. It shall develop synergies between the applications of the various components of the Programme. It shall ensure complementarity, consistency, synergies and links between the Programme and other Union actions and programmes. |
5. The Commission shall ensure complementarity, consistency, synergies and links between the Programme and other Union actions and programmes. It shall, in close cooperation with the Agency and, where applicable, the European Space Agency and the Copernicus entrusted entities support and contribute to: |
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Amendment 122
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Article 29 — paragraph 6
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6. Where appropriate, it shall ensure the coordination with activities carried out in the space sector at Union, national and international level. It shall encourage cooperation between the Member States and promote convergence of their technological capacities and developments in the space domain. |
6. Where appropriate and in cooperation with the Agency and the European Space Agency , it shall ensure the coordination with activities carried out in the space sector at Union, national and international level. It shall encourage cooperation between the Member States and promote convergence of their technological capacities and developments in the space domain. |
Amendment 123
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Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)
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Amendment 124
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Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point b b (new)
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Amendment 125
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Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point b c (new)
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Amendment 126
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Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 127
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Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 128
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Article 30 — paragraph 1 — point d
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Amendment 129
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Article 30 — paragraph 2 — point a
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Amendment 130
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Article 30 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)
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Amendment 131
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Article 30 — paragraph 2 — point c
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Amendment 132
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Article 30 — paragraph 3
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3. The Commission may entrust other tasks to the Agency, including undertaking communication, promotion, and marketing of data and information activities, as well as other activities related to user uptakes with regard to the Programme's components other than Galileo and EGNOS . |
3. The Commission may entrust other tasks to the Agency, avoiding duplication and on the basis of improved efficiency in the implementation of the Programme’s objectives . |
Amendment 133
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Article 30 — paragraph 3 a (new)
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3a. The Agency may sign partnership agreements or other agreements with national space agencies, a group of national space agencies or other entities for the purpose of fulfilment of its tasks. |
Amendment 134
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Article 30 — paragraph 4
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4. The tasks referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be entrusted by the Commission by means of a contribution agreement in accordance with [Article 2(18)] and [Title VI] of the Financial Regulation. |
4. The tasks referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be entrusted by the Commission by means of a contribution agreement in accordance with [Article 2(18)] and [Title VI] of the Financial Regulation and shall be reviewed in accordance with Article 102(6) of this Regulation, in particular regarding the Copernicus component . |
Amendment 135
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Article 30 — paragraph 4 a (new)
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4a. Whenever entrusting tasks to the Agency the Commission shall ensure appropriate funding for their management and execution including adequate human and administrative resources. |
Amendment 136
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Article 31 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Article 31 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 138
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Article 31 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Article 31 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 140
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Article 31 — paragraph 2
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Amendment 141
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Article 31 — paragraph 3
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3. The conclusion of the financial framework partnership agreement referred to in paragraph 2 shall be contingent upon the establishment, within the European Space Agency, of internal structures and of an operational method, in particular for decision-making, management methods and liability, which make it possible to ensure maximum protection for the interests of the Union and to comply with its decisions, including for the activities financed by the European Space Agency, which have an impact on the Programme. |
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Amendment 142
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 — paragraph 4
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4. Without prejudice to the financial framework partnership agreement referred to in paragraph 4, the Commission or the Agency may ask the European Space Agency to provide technical expertise and the information necessary to perform the tasks which are assigned to them by this Regulation. |
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Amendment 143
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Article 31 a (new)
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2. Without prejudice to the financial framework partnership agreement referred to in Article 31a, the Commission or the Agency may ask the European Space Agency to provide technical expertise and the information necessary to perform the tasks which are assigned to them by this Regulation. The conditions for such requests and their implementation shall be mutually agreed. |
Amendment 144
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 — title
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Role of other entities |
Role of EUMETSAT and other entities |
Amendment 145
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
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1. The Commission may entrust, in full or in part, by means of contribution agreements the implementation of the Programme's components to entities other than those referred to in Article 30 and 31, including: |
1. The Commission may entrust, in full or in part, by means of contribution agreements, the implementation of the following tasks to entities other than those referred to in Article 30 and 31, including: |
Amendment 146
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Article 32 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 147
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Article 32 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 148
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Article 32 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. The Commission shall take account of the scientific and technical advice of the Joint Research Centre for the implementation of the Programme. |
Amendment 149
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
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The security of the Programme should be based on the following principles: |
The security of the Programme shall be based on the following principles: |
Amendment 150
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Article 33 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 151
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Article 33 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)
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Amendment 152
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — introductory part
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The Commission, in its field of competence, shall ensure a high degree of security with regard to, in particular: |
The Commission and the Agency, in their field of competence, shall ensure a high degree of security with regard to, in particular: |
Amendment 153
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2
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To that end, the Commission shall ensure that a risk and threat analysis is performed for each Programme's component . Based on that risk and threat analysis, it shall determine, by means of implementing acts, for each component of the Programme, the general security requirements. In doing so, the Commission shall take account of the impact of those requirements on the smooth functioning of that component, in particular in terms of cost, risk management and schedule, and shall ensure not to reduce the general level of security or undermine the functioning of the existing equipment based on that component. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 107(3). |
To that end, the Commission shall carry out in consultation with end users in Member States and the relevant entities managing the implementation of a component of the Programme a risk and threat analysis for the Copernicus, SST and GOVSATCOM components. The Agency shall carry out a risk and threat analysis for the Galileo and EGNOS components . Based on that risk and threat analysis, the Commission in consultation with end users in Member States and the relevant entities managing the implementation of a component of the Programme shall determine, by means of implementing acts, for each component of the Programme, the general security requirements. In doing so, the Commission shall take account of the impact of those requirements on the smooth functioning of that component, in particular in terms of cost, risk management and schedule, and shall ensure not to reduce the general level of security or undermine the functioning of the existing equipment based on that component. The general security requirements shall set out the procedures to be followed whenever the security of the Union or its Member States may be affected by the operation of a component. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 107(3). |
Amendment 154
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. The entity responsible for the management of a component of the Programme shall be responsible for managing the security of that component and shall, to that end, carry out risk and threat analysis and all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of that component , in particular setting of technical specifications and operational procedures, and monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in paragraph 1. |
2. The Commission shall be responsible for managing the security of the Copernicus, SSA and GOVSATCOM components. The Agency shall be responsible for managing the security of the Galileo and EGNOS components. To that end, they shall carry out all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of the components for which they are responsible , in particular the setting of technical specifications and shall operational procedures, and monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in the third subparagraph of paragraph 1. |
Amendment 155
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 — paragraph 3 — introductory part
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3. The Agency shall: |
3. The Agency shall furthermore : |
Amendment 156
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Article 34 — paragraph 3 — point d a (new)
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Article 34 — paragraph 4 — point a
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Amendment 158
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 — paragraph 5
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5. The entities involved in the Programme shall take all the measures necessary to ensure the security of the Programme. |
5. The entities involved in the Programme shall take all the necessary measures , also in light of the issues identified in the risk analysis, to ensure the security of the Programme. |
Amendment 159
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. A representative of the European Space Agency shall be invited to attend the meetings of the Security Accreditation Board as an observer. On an exceptional basis, representatives of Union Agencies, third countries or international organisations may also be invited to attend meetings as observers for matters directly relating to those third countries or international organisations, especially matters concerning the infrastructure belonging to them or established on their territory. Arrangements for such participation of representatives of third countries or international organisations and the conditions therefor shall be laid down in the relevant agreements and shall comply with the rules of procedure of the Security Accreditation Board. |
2. A representative of the European Space Agency shall be invited to attend the meetings of the Security Accreditation Board as an observer. On an exceptional basis, representatives of Union Agencies, third countries or international organisations may also be invited to attend meetings as observers especially for matters concerning the infrastructure belonging to them or established on their territory. Arrangements for such participation of representatives of third countries or international organisations and the conditions therefore shall be laid down in the relevant agreements and shall comply with the rules of procedure of the Security Accreditation Board. |
Amendment 160
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Article 43 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 161
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Article 43 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 162
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Article 43 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 163
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Article 43 — paragraph 1 — point c b (new)
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Amendment 164
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Article 43 — paragraph 1 — point e
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Amendment 165
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Article 45 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 166
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Article 45 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1
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The services referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided as a priority on the territory of Member States geographically located in Europe. |
The services referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided as a priority on the territory of Member States geographically located in Europe with the aim of covering the continental territories by the end of 2023 and all territories by the end of 2025 . |
Amendment 167
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The cost of such extension, including the related operating costs specific to these regions, shall not be covered by the budget referred to in Article 11. Such extension shall not delay the offering of the services referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the territory of Member States geographically located in Europe. |
3. The cost of such extension, including the related operating costs specific to these regions, shall not be covered by the budget referred to in Article 11 , but the Commission shall consider the exploitation of partnership programmes and agreements and, if appropriate, the development of a specific financial instrument to support them . Such extension shall not delay the offering of the services referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the territory of Member States geographically located in Europe. |
Amendment 168
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 — title
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Compatibility and interoperability |
Compatibility, interoperability and standardisation |
Amendment 169
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 — paragraph 2
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2. Galileo and EGNOS, and the services which they provide, shall be compatible and interoperable with other satellite navigation systems and with conventional means of radio navigation, where the necessary compatibility and interoperability requirements are laid down in international agreements. |
2. Galileo and EGNOS, and the services which they provide, shall be mutually compatible and interoperable with other satellite navigation systems and with conventional means of radio navigation, where the necessary compatibility and interoperability requirements are laid down in international agreements. |
Amendment 170
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. Galileo and EGNOS shall strive to comply with international standards and certifications. |
Amendment 171
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 — paragraph 1
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1. Copernicus shall be implemented building on prior Union investments and, where appropriate, drawing on the national or regional capacities of Member States and taking into account the capacities of commercial suppliers of comparable data and information and the need to foster competition and market development. |
1. Copernicus shall be implemented building on prior Union , European Space Agency and EUMETSAT investments and, where appropriate, drawing on the national or regional capacities of Member States and taking into account the capacities of commercial suppliers of comparable data and information and the need to foster competition and market development. |
Amendment 172
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 — paragraph 2
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2. Copernicus shall deliver data and information pursuing a full, free and open data policy. |
2. Copernicus shall deliver data and information based on a full, free and open data policy. |
Amendment 173
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 — paragraph 3 — point a — indent 1
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Amendment 174
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Article 48 — paragraph 3 — point c
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Amendment 175
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Article 48 — paragraph 3 — point d
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Amendment 176
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 — paragraph 4
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4. Copernicus shall promote the international coordination of observation systems and related exchanges of data in order to strengthen its global dimension and complementarity taking account of existing international agreements and coordination processes. |
4. Copernicus shall promote the international coordination of observation systems and related exchanges of data in order to strengthen its global dimension and complementarity taking account of existing and future international agreements and coordination processes. |
Amendment 177
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 — title
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Amendment 178
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 179
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Article 49 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 180
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Article 49 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 181
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Copernicus shall include actions in support of the following services: |
Copernicus shall include actions in support of the following core services: |
Amendment 182
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 — paragraph 1 — point a — indent 3
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Amendment 183
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 — paragraph 1 — point a — indent 4 a (new)
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Amendment 184
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 — paragraph 1 — point a — indent 4 b (new)
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Amendment 185
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Article 50 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)
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Amendment 186
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
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The SST component shall support the following activities: |
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Amendment 187
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Article 53 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 188
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — introductory part
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Member States wishing to participate in the delivery of SST services referred to in Article 54 shall submit a joint proposal to the Commission demonstrating compliance with the following criteria: |
Member States wishing to participate in the delivery of SST services referred to in Article 54 shall submit a single or joint proposal to the Commission demonstrating compliance with the following criteria: |
Amendment 189
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 — paragraph 8
Text proposed by the Commission |
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8. The Commission shall adopt , by implementing acts , detailed rules on the functioning of the organisational framework of the participation of Member States in SST. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 107(3). |
8. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 105 concerning the specific provision , detailed rules on the functioning of the organisational framework of the participation of Member States in SST. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 107(3). |
Amendment 190
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 a (new)
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Article 58a Monitoring of supply and demand for SST Before 31 December 2024, the Commission shall evaluate the implementation of the SST component, in particular as regards the evolution of the user needs in relation to the ground based and space based sensors capacity, and shall complete the production of the European catalogue provided for in Article 53(1a). The evaluation shall, in particular, examine the need for additional space and ground infrastructures. The evaluation shall be accompanied, if necessary, by an appropriate proposal for the development of additional space and ground infrastructures under the SST component. |
Amendment 191
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Article 60 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 192
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
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Under the GOVSATCOM component satellite communication capacities and services shall be combined into a common Union pool of satellite communication capacities and services. This component comprises : |
Under the GOVSATCOM component satellite communication capacities and services shall be combined into a common Union pool of satellite communication capacities and services with appropriate security requirements . This component may comprise : |
Amendment 193
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Article 61 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 194
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 — paragraph 3
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3. The Commission shall adopt, by means of implementing acts, the service portfolio for services provided under GOVSATCOM, in the form of a list of categories of satellite communication capacities and services and their attributes, including geographic coverage, frequency, bandwidth, user equipment, and security features. Those measures shall be based on the operational and security requirements referred to in paragraph 1 and shall prioritise services provided to users at Union level . Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 107(3). |
3. The Commission shall adopt, by means of implementing acts, the service portfolio for services provided under GOVSATCOM, in the form of a list of categories of satellite communication capacities and services and their attributes, including geographic coverage, frequency, bandwidth, user equipment, and security features. Those measures shall be based on the operational and security requirements referred to in paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 107(3). |
Amendment 195
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 — paragraph 3 a (new)
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3a. The service portfolio referred to in paragraph 3 shall take into consideration existing commercially available services in order not to distort competition in the internal market. |
Amendment 196
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Article 63 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 197
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Article 63 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)
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Amendment 198
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 — paragraph 1
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1. Pooled satellite communication capacities, services and user equipment shall be shared and prioritised between GOVSATCOM participants on the basis of an analysis of security risks by the users at Union and Member State level. This sharing and prioritisation shall prioritise users at Union level. |
1. Pooled satellite communication capacities, services and user equipment shall be shared and prioritised between GOVSATCOM participants on the basis of an analysis of security risks by the users at Union and Member State level. |
Amendment 199
Proposal for a regulation
Article 66 — paragraph 1 a (new)
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Amendment 200
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Before the end of 2024, the Commission shall evaluate the implementation of the GOVSATCOM component, notably as regards the evolution of the user needs in relation to the satellite communication capacity. The evaluation shall in particular examine the need for additional space infrastructure. The evaluation shall be accompanied, if necessary, by an appropriate proposal for the development of additional space infrastructure under the GOVSATCOM component. |
Before the end of 2024, the Commission shall , in cooperation with the responsible entities, evaluate the implementation of the GOVSATCOM component, notably as regards the evolution of the user needs in relation to the satellite communication capacity. The evaluation shall in particular examine the need for additional space infrastructure. The evaluation shall be accompanied, if necessary, by an appropriate proposal for the development of additional space infrastructure under the GOVSATCOM component. |
Amendment 201
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The seat of the Agency shall be located in Prague (Czech Republic). |
The seat of the Agency shall be located in Prague (Czech Republic). In accordance with the needs of the Programme, the Agency's local offices may be established, as laid down in Article 79(2). |
Amendment 202
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 — paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission |
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4. The members and alternate members of the Administrative Board shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of the Agency's core tasks, taking into account relevant managerial, administrative and budgetary skills. The European Parliament, the Commission and the Member States shall endeavour to limit changes of their representatives on the Administrative Board, in order to ensure continuity of the Board's activities. All parties shall aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women on the Administrative Board. |
4. The members and alternate members of the Administrative Board shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of the Agency's tasks, taking into account relevant managerial, administrative and budgetary skills. The European Parliament, the Commission and the Member States shall endeavour to limit changes of their representatives on the Administrative Board, in order to ensure continuity of the Board's activities. All parties shall aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women on the Administrative Board. |
Amendment 203
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 — paragraph 5
Text proposed by the Commission |
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5. The term of office of the members of the Administrative Board and their alternate shall be four years, renewable once . |
5. The term of office of the members of the Administrative Board and their alternates shall be four years, renewable. |
Amendment 204
Proposal for a regulation
Article 75 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The Administrative Board shall hold an ordinary meeting twice a year. In addition, it shall meet on the initiative of its Chairperson or at the request of at least one third of its members. |
3. The Administrative Board shall hold an ordinary meeting at least twice a year. In addition, it shall meet on the initiative of its Chairperson or at the request of at least one third of its members. |
Amendment 205
Proposal for a regulation
Article 75 — paragraph 5
Text proposed by the Commission |
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5. [For any component of the Programme which entails the use of sensitive national infrastructure, only the representatives of Member States which possess such infrastructure and the representative of the Commission may attend the meetings and deliberations of the Administrative Board and take part in voting. Where the Chairperson of the Administrative Board does not represent one of the Member States which possess such infrastructure, he/she shall be replaced by the representatives of a Member States which possesses such infrastructure.] |
5. [For any component of the Programme which entails the use of sensitive national infrastructure, the representatives of Member States and the representative of the Commission may attend the meetings and deliberations of the Administrative Board , but only those representatives of Member States which possess such infrastructure are to take part in voting. Where the Chairperson of the Administrative Board, does not represent one of the Member States which possess such infrastructure, he/she shall be replaced by the representatives of a Member States which possesses such infrastructure.] |
Amendment 206
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)
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Amendment 207
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 — paragraph 2 — point d a (new)
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Amendment 208
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 209
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. The Executive Director shall decide whether it is necessary to locate one or more staff in one or more Member States for the purpose of carrying out the Agency's tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Before deciding to establish a local office the Executive Directive shall obtain the prior approval of the Commission, the Administrative Board and the Member State(s) concerned. The decision shall specify the scope of the activities to be carried out at the local office in a manner that avoids unnecessary costs and duplication of administrative functions of the Agency. A headquarters agreement with the Member State(s) concerned may be required. |
2. The Executive Director shall decide whether it is necessary to locate one or more staff in one or more Member States for the purpose of carrying out the Agency's tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Before deciding to establish a local office the Executive Directive shall obtain the prior approval of the Administrative Board and the Member State(s) concerned. The decision shall specify the scope of the activities to be carried out at the local office in a manner that avoids unnecessary costs and duplication of administrative functions of the Agency. A headquarters agreement with the Member State(s) concerned may be required. Where possible, the impact in terms of staff allocation and budget shall be incorporated in the annual work programme, and in any event this project shall be notified to the budgetary authority in accordance with Article 84(11). |
Amendment 210
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 — paragraph 3 a (new)
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Amendment 211
Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Administrative Board on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills, as well as relevant competence and experience, from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission, after an open and transparent competition, following the publication of a call for expressions of interest in the Official Journal of the European Union or elsewhere. |
The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Administrative Board on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills, as well as relevant competence and experience, from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the Commission, after an open and transparent competition, following the publication of a call for expressions of interest in the Official Journal of the European Union or elsewhere. |
Amendment 212
Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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On the basis of a proposal from the Commission, taking into account the assessment referred to in the first subparagraph, the Administrative Board may extend the term of office of the Executive Director once for a period of up to four years. |
On the basis of a proposal from the Commission, taking into account the assessment referred to in the first subparagraph, the Administrative Board may extend the term of office of the Executive Director once for a period of up to five years. |
Amendment 213
Proposal for a regulation
Article 92 — title
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Headquarters agreement and operating conditions |
Headquarters and Local Offices agreement and operating conditions |
Amendment 214
Proposal for a regulation
Article 92 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
1. Necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for the Agency in the host Member State and the facilities to be made available by that Member State together with the specific rules applicable in the host Member State to the Executive Director, members of the Administrative Board, Agency staff and members of their families shall be laid down in a Headquarters Agreement between the Agency and Member State where the seat is located, concluded after obtaining the approval of the Administrative Board. |
1. Necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for the Agency in the host Member States and the facilities to be made available by that Member States together with the specific rules applicable in the host Member States to the Executive Director, members of the Administrative Board, Agency staff and members of their families shall be laid down in a Headquarters and Local Offices Agreement between the Agency and Member State where the seat or the local infrastructure is located, concluded after obtaining the approval of the Administrative Board. |
Amendment 215
Proposal for a regulation
Article 98 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. The Agency shall be open to the participation of third countries that have entered into agreements with the Union to this effect. |
1. The Agency shall be open to the participation of third countries and international organisations that have entered into agreements with the Union to this effect. |
Amendment 216
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 — paragraph 1 a (new)
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Amendment 217
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
2. The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme, but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation. |
2. The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme, but no later than three years after the start of the programme implementation. A specific section of this evaluation shall be dedicated to the governance of the Programme aimed at providing information as to whether amendments to tasks and competences entrusted to the different actors of the Programme are needed. |
Amendment 218
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 — paragraph 4
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Amendment |
4. The Commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations, to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. |
4. The Commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations, to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions and if appropriate may accompany the evaluation with a new legislative proposal . |
Amendment 219
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 — paragraph 6 — subparagraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
By 30 June 2024, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall assess the Agency’s performance, in relation to its objectives, mandate, tasks and location, in accordance with Commission guidelines. The evaluation shall , in particular, address the possible need to modify the mandate of the Agency, and the financial implications of any such modification. It shall also address the Agency’s policy on conflicts of interest and the independence and autonomy of the Security Accreditation Board. |
By 30 June 2024, and every three years thereafter, the Commission shall assess the Agency’s performance, in relation to its objectives, mandate, tasks and location, in accordance with Commission guidelines. The evaluation shall address the possible need to modify the mandate of the Agency , in particular regarding the possibility to entrust it with additional tasks, in accordance with Article 30 , and the financial implications of any such modification. It shall also address the Agency’s policy on conflicts of interest and the independence and autonomy of the Security Accreditation Board. |
Amendment 220
Proposal for a regulation
Article 105 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 52 and 101 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period until 31 December 2028. |
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 52 and 101 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2028. |
Amendment 221
Proposal for a regulation
Article 107 — paragraph 1
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Amendment |
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. |
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee , which meets in specific configurations/ subcommittees dedicated to each main components of the Programme (Galileo and EGNOS, Copernicus, SSA, GOVSATCOM) . That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. |
Amendment 222
Proposal for a regulation
Article 107 — paragraph 3 a (new)
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3a. International agreements concluded by the Union may provide for the involvement, as appropriate, of representatives of third countries or international organisations in the work of the Committee under the conditions laid down in its rules of procedures, taking into account the security of the Union. |
(1) The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph (A8-0405/2018).
(15) Decision No 243/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (OJ L 81, 21.3.2012, p. 7).
(15) Decision No 243/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (OJ L 81, 21.3.2012, p. 7).
(1a) Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1)
(17) Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 establishing the Copernicus Programme and repealing Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 44).
(18) Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011 to 2013)(OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 1).
(19) Communication ‘Artificial Intelligence for Europe’ (COM(2018)0237) , Communication ‘Towards a common European data space’ (COM(2018)0232), Proposal for a Council Regulation on establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (COM(2018)0008).
(20) The European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
(21) Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE)
(17) Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 establishing the Copernicus Programme and repealing Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 44).
(18) Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011 to 2013)(OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 1).
(19) Communication ‘Artificial Intelligence for Europe’ (COM(2018)0237) , Communication ‘Towards a common European data space’ (COM(2018)0232), Proposal for a Council Regulation on establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (COM(2018)0008).
(20) The European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
(21) Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE)
(24) OJ L 158, 27.5.2014, p. 227.
(24) Decision No 541/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing a Framework for Space Surveillance and Tracking Support ( OJ L 158, 27.5.2014, p. 227).