2018 BUDGETARY PROCEDURE Doc No: 6: (1) ******* 13.10.2017 COMMITTEE ON BUDGETS RAPPORTEURS: SIEGFRIED MURESAN - SECTION III (COMMISSION) RICHARD ASHWORTH - OTHER SECTIONS PARLIAMENT'S POSITION Amendments adopted by the Committee on Budgets EN EN 2 Draft amendment 121 === ECON/6601 === Tabled by Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION Article 01 02 01 — Coordination and surveillance of, and communication on, the economic and monetary union, including the euro Amend figures as follows: Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 02 01 11 500 000 12 000 000 12 000 000 11 500 000 9 700 000 9 775 000 2 300 000 1 725 000 12 000 000 11 500 000 Reserve Total 11 500 000 12 000 000 12 000 000 11 500 000 9 700 000 9 775 000 2 300 000 1 725 000 12 000 000 11 500 000 Justification: This budget line encompasses key functions with reference to the EMU (such as surveys and economic forecast, events and communication activities as well as data supply services). Decreasing the amount beyond Commission proposals would endanger those activities. Therefore, the Commission figures should be restored. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 1660 === BUDG/3502 === Tabled by Committee on Budgets BUDG/3502 = Compromise amendment ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION Article 01 03 02 —Macro-financial assistance Amend figures as follows: Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 03 02 45 828 000 45 828 000 42 086 000 42 086 000 42 086 000 42 086 000 1 742 000 871 000 43 828 000 42 957 000 Reserve Total 45 828 000 45 828 000 42 086 000 42 086 000 42 086 000 42 086 000 1 742 000 871 000 43 828 000 42 957 000 Justification: BUDG has taken over and modified the amendment tabled by INTA. Macro financial assistance represents a strong instrument in the budget to help our partners with macro- financial unbalances. The current appropriations are insufficient to fulfil the tasks and the needs. Compromise amendment between INTA/6754 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 4 === IMCO/6664 === Tabled by Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION 3 Item 02 01 04 02 —Support expenditure for standardisation and approximation of legislation Amend figures as follows: Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 01 04 02 160 000 160 000 160 000 160 000 140 000 140 000 20 000 20 000 160 000 160 000 Reserve Total 160 000 160 000 160 000 160 000 140 000 140 000 20 000 20 000 160 000 160 000 Justification: Restore Draft Budget (DB). =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 299 === ITRE/5007 === Tabled by Committee on Industry, Research and Energy ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION Item 02 01 04 03 —Support expenditure for European satellite navigation programmes Amend figures as follows: Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 01 04 03 2 500 000 2 500 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 2 910 000 2 910 000 90 000 90 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 Reserve Total 2500 000 2 500 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 2 910 000 2 910 000 90 000 90 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 Justification: Restore Draft Budget (DB). =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 300 === ITRE/5008 === Tabled by Committee on Industry, Research and Energy ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION Item 02 01 04 04 —Support expenditure for European Earth observation programme (Copernicus) Amend figures as follows: Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 01 04 04 2 600 000 2 600 000 2 600 000 2 600 000 2 522 000 2 522 000 78 000 78 000 2 600 000 2600 000 Reserve Total 2 600 000 2 600 000 2 600 000 2 600 000 2 522 000 2 522 000 78 000 78 000 2 600 000 2 600 000 Justification: Restore Draft Budget (DB). =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 301 === ITRE/5009 === Tabled by Committee on Industry, Research and Energy ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION 4 Item 02 01 05 01 — Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff implementing research and innovation programmes —Horizon 2020 Amend figures as follows: Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 01 05 01 7 855 592 7 855 592 8 326 928 8 326 928 8 077 120 8 077 120 249 808 249 808 8 326 928 8 326 928 Reserve Total 7 855 592 7 855 592 8 326 928 8 326 928 8 077 120 8 077 120 249 808 249 808 8 326 928 8 326 928 Justification: Restore Draft Budget (DB). =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 302 === ITRE/5010 === Tabled by Committee on Industry, Research and Energy ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION Item 02 01 05 02 — External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 Amend figures as follows: Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 01 05 02 2 605 344 2 605 344 2 670 464 2 670 464 2 590 350 2 590 350 80 114 80 114 2 670 464 2 670 464 Reserve Total 2 605 344 2 605 344 2 670 464 2 670 464 2 590 350 2 590 350 80 114 80 114 2 670 464 2 670 464 Justification: Restore Draft Budget (DB). =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 303 === ITRE/5011 === Tabled by Committee on Industry, Research and Energy ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION Item 02 01 05 03 — Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Horizon 2020 Amend figures as follows: Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 01 05 03 2 937 950 2 937 950 1 900 000 1 900 000 1 843 000 1 843 000 57 000 57 000 1 900 000 1 900 000 Reserve Total 2 937 950 2 937 950 1 900 000 1 900 000 1 843 000 1843 000 57 000 57 000 1 900 000 1 900 000 Justification: Restore Draft Budget (DB). =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 1661 === BUDG/3544 === Tabled by Committee on Budgets 5 BUDG/3544 = Compromise amendment ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION Article 02 02 01 —Promoting entrepreneurship and improving the competitiveness and access to markets of Union enterprises Amend figures and remarks as follows: Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 02 01 119 820 000 140 000 000 126 566 000 69 717 000 126 566 000 69 717 000 7 500 000 3 750 000 134 066 000 73 467 000 Reserve Total 119 820 000 140 000 000 126 566 000 69 717 000 126 566 000 69 717 000 7 500 000 3 750 000 134 066 000 73 467 000 Remarks: Before paragraph: The implemented measures will include: Amend text as follows: This appropriation is intended to strengthen the competitiveness of enterprises, in particular that of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and to encourage entrepreneurship and foster the creation and growth of SMEs, including internationalisation and reindustrialisation in order to support their transformation to the digital era.SMEs. After paragraph: The implemented measures will include: Amend text as follows: – networks bringing together a variety of stakeholders, – market replication projects, – policy analyses, development and coordination with participating countries, – policies to foster entrepreneurship, – information sharing, dissemination, awareness raising and advisory services to increase SMEs’SME’s competitiveness and help them participate in the Single Market, including the Digital Single Market,Market and beyond, – skills and capacity-building sessions, – support to joint actions of Member States or regions, as well as other measures under the COSME programme. After paragraph: The Union will provide support to activities such .......... participating countries and facilitate market uptake. Amend text as follows: Projects will also seek to improve the framework conditions including through capacity building in clusters and other business networks notably with regard to support SME internationalisation and reindustrialisation in order to ensure that Union enterprises are competitive, sustainable and prepared for digital development,competitive and sustainable, including in the tourism sector, by supporting coherence and consistency in implementation, as well as informed policy-making at Union level. In addition, projects will be put in place to support the implementation of the Single Market Strategy and the Start-up Initiative. Support actions, directly linked to the achievement of these objectives are also considered for funding: meetings (including workshops), studies, information and publications and participation in study groups. 6 Justification: BUDG has taken over and modified the amendments tabled by EPP and IMCO. The COSME programme is essential in promoting more dynamic and competitive SMEs that are able to take full advantage of the Single Market’s potential but also compete on a global scale. This additional allocation reflects the commitment to further support EU programmes that are conducive to growth and jobs and have an excellent implementation record. Special attention should be given to "Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs" programme, for which a substantial demand for participation has been reported. Stronger focus on improving competitiveness of European companies, including in the Digital Single Market is necessary. Compromise amendment between EPP//7987 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 779 === EPP//7988 === Tabled by Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION Article 02 02 02 — Improving access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the form of equity and debt Amend figures as follows: Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 02 02 217 030000 120 000 000 199 554 000 120 850 000 199 554 000 120 850 000 15 000 000 7 500 000 214 554 000 128 350 000 Reserve Total 217 030 000 120 000 000 199 554 000 120 850 000 199 554 000 120 850 000 15 000 000 7 500 000 214 554 000 128 350 000 Justification: This amendment aims at reversing partly the nominal reduction on this COSME budget line compared to the level of the Budget 2017. This increase can be easily justified given the programme's potential in promoting entrepreneurship, improving the competitiveness and access to markets of Union enterprises, and improving access to finance for SMEs, while presenting a very high rate of implementation. It is essential that this programme evolves positively in 2018. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 1662 === BUDG/3607 === Tabled by Committee on Budgets BUDG/3607 = Compromise amendment ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION Add: 02 02 77 31 Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 02 77 31 1 100 000 550 000 1 100 000 550 000 Reserve Total 1 100 000 550 000 1 100 000 550 000 Heading: 7 Preparatory action —Culture Europe: Promoting Europe's treasures Remarks: Add following text: Capitalising on the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, this action will showcase and promote the diversity and richness of European heritage and cultural manifestations (UNESCO World Heritage sites, music and food festivals, folklore and spirituality) as a reason to visit Europe, the continent of culture and creativity. The activities carried out under this preparatory action could be linked to the theme of "Culture Europe - Promoting Europe’s treasures", with individual countries, regions or macro-regions presenting their distinct heritage and cultural assets to a broad international audience. The preparatory action builds on and continues the Destination Brand Europe pilot project, but it proposes an enlarged scope and an increased budget. The action will also include promoting less well- known but equally interesting locations and tourism sites, with the ultimate aim of diversifying the range of European destinations, creating new tourism products and supporting less developed regions. VisitEurope.com, a portal developed with EU support, could be a suitable platform for promotional and marketing activities. Additionally, the "360° European Wonders" app presented by the Commission in 2017 could be integrated into the promotional and marketing strategy. Ultimately, the action will raise awareness around responsible and sustainable development as regards cultural heritage and the protection of resources for future generations. The main objectives and actions include: - Preserving Europe’s lead position among world tourist destination by promoting European cultural heritage; - Developing and endorsing promotional and marketing channels (online and offline) that will enable destinations to maximise the reach of their tourism offer; - Diversifying the range of European destinations by promoting less visible secondary destinations (so- called "hidden gems") as new tourism products; - Researching and identifying a number of well-developed and accessible alternative tourist destinations with high potential demand and appeal both internally and in overseas markets; - Engaging with various stakeholders across EU Member States to raise the visibility of cultural heritage sites; - Providing support to industry partners, especially SMEs in the hospitality and transport sectors, to develop tourism products that incorporate these alternative destinations into their travel packages. Legal basis: Add following text: Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Justification: BUDG has taken over and modified the amendment tabled by TRAN. The project seeks to respond to the challenges faced by the European tourism industry by framing culture as the main driver behind its growth and development. It makes use of marketing tools and offers alternative pan-European itineraries as a solution to challenges related to capacity, sustainability and seasonality. 8 Compromise amendment between TRAN/5750 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 1663 === BUDG/3605 === Tabled by Committee on Budgets ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION Add: 02 02 77 32 Budget 2017 Draft budget2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 02 77 32 1 800 000 900 000 1 800 000 900 000 Reserve Total 1 800 000 900 000 1 800 000 900 000 Heading: Preparatory action —World Bridge Tourism Remarks: Add following text: The World Bridge Tourism pilot project was initiated in the 2015 budget. The main aim of the project was to ensure that Europe should benefit from world bridge tourism by increasing the GDP of the tourism sector. At the same time, it will bring about significant economic growth, including the creation of sustainable employment opportunities. The preparatory action focuses on China as the fastest-growing tourism source market in the world. As stated in the pilot project, Chinese tourists’ propensity to travel abroad is expected to continue rising in the coming decades. Beyond Asia and the Pacific, Europe is the largest destination region for Chinese travellers. As Europe has a prominent place on the Chinese 'wish list', it is necessary to think about how European Member States could host Chinese tourists more effectively. This will involve mutual understanding and continuous and sustainable training of employees throughout Europe in the tourism sector. The preparatory action will increase flows of Chinese visitors by facilitating business between European tourism providers and Chinese buyers. 2018 is EU-China Tourism Year, during the preparatory period for which the World Bridge Tourism project will have a crucial role. The main objectives and actions include: -identifying best practices and analysing the results of the pilot project, -continuing the awareness campaign among tour operators and agencies, -active involvement in the EU-China Tourism Year 2018, - enlarging the scope of the project by involving Chinese cultural institutes (e.g. the Confucius Institute) and other public outreach stakeholders, - increasing involvement of social networks and focusing on digitisation, and providing incentives for bringing tourist products and services into line with the needs of Chinese tourists, including the use of marketing tools (websites and flyers in Chinese) and promoting them on Chinese social networks (e.g. Weibo). Legal basis: 9 Add following text: Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1). Justification: BUDG has taken over and modified the amendment tabled by TRAN. The preparatory action aims at continuing the activities of the original pilot project. Consequently it would like to enlarge the scope of the action. Beyond the results of the public-private partnership, involvement of other important stakeholders, like Confucius institute and other networks will be essential to have a successful EU-China Tourism Year in 2018. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-= Draft amendment 1664 === BUDG/3606 === Tabled by Committee on Budgets ------------------------------- SECTION III—COMMISSION Add: 02 02 77 33 Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 02 02 77 33 1 300 000 650 000 1 300 000 650 000 Reserve Total 1 300 000 650 000 1 300 000 650 000 Heading: Preparatory action —Entrepreneurial capacity building for young migrants Remarks: Add following text: Knowledge and skills are crucial not only for the personal welfare of each citizen, but also for sustainable development and economic growth. It is therefore important to offer a perspective to people coming from countries in economic and social crisis, especially young people, so that they have an opportunity to create added value not only for themselves, but also for the general public. It is therefore important to empower young migrants and refugees to gain access to knowledge and to develop skills they are able to use and leverage when they are back in their home countries. This will make it possible for them not only to establish a livelihood, but also potentially to become entrepreneurs, build up their own businesses and create employment. The core of this initiative will be targeted mentoring programmes from different organisations, such as civil protection and community services, as well as companies (including local suppliers). Elements of a dual-training system would help beneficiaries to identify the specific needs of organisations or companies on the ground. The legal situation regarding the waiting period for taking up an economic activity differs considerably from Member State to Member State. To make the preparatory action a success, it will therefore also be necessary to conduct a review of current national legal frameworks and to identify best practices which could be promoted in order to speed up procedures, so that young migrants can take advantage of the proposed programmes as soon as possible upon arrival. 10