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GIOVANNI PITTELLA - SECTION III (COMMISSION) VALDIS DOMBROVSKIS - OTHER SECTIONS

PARLIAMENT - 1st READING

Amendments submitted to the meeting of the Committee on Budgets of 4, 5 and 6 October 2005

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Draft amendment 3503 === BUDG/3503===

Budget reference line : 05 01 04 01 << Tabled by Giovanni Pittella, Committee on Budgets >>

------------------------------- Volume 4 (section 3) — Commission

Item 05 01 04 01 Monitoring and prevention — Direct payments by the European Community — Expenditure on administrative management

Amend figures as follows: 05 01 04 01 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

Appropriations 4 275 000 4 275 000 3 475 000 3 475 000 3 475 000 3 475 000 -347 500 -347 500 3 127 500 3 127 500

Reserves -------------------------------

Volume 4 (section 3) — Commission

Item 05 07 01 02 Monitoring and preventive measures — Direct payments by the European Community



Appropriations 9 100 000 9 100 000 9 400 000 9 400 000 9 400 000 9 400 000 347 500 347 500 9 747 500 9 747 500

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 01 04 03 The Sapard preaccession Instrument — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 1 500 000 1 500 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 -20 000 -20 000 180 000 180 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 05 01 01 The Sapard preaccession instrument



Appropriations 248 800 000 287 500 000 299 800 000 360 000 000 299 800 000 333 550 000 20 000 20 000 299 820 000 333 570 000

Reserves -------------------------------

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Item 05 01 04 05 Plant and animal genetic resources — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 220 000 220 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 -20 000 -20 000 180 000 180 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 04 03 02 Plant and animal genetic resources



Appropriations 3 260 000 1 250 000 3 800 000 1 600 000 3 800 000 1 437 500 20 000 20 000 3 820 000 1 457 500

Reserves

Justification: Parliament considers it important to achieve the right balance between administrative and operational appropriations in a period of scarcity of resources. Also in view of the simplification of procedures foreseen with the review of the Financial Regulation, the Commission should have scope to reduce expenditure in administrative management in order to reinforce the operational lines. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4647 === BUDG/4647===

Budget reference line : 05 01 04 01 << Tabled by Jan Mulder, Committee on Budgets >>



Amend remarks as follows: 05 01 04 01 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations 4 275 000 4 275 000 3 475 000 3 475 000 3 475 000 3 475 000 3 475 000 3 475 000

Reserves

Heading: Monitoring and prevention — Direct payments by the European Community — Expenditure on administrative management

Remarks:

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After paragraph

It is also intended to cover the cost of studies, ..........information measures and publications directly relating to the measures concerned.

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This appropriation shall also be used to finance a project aimed at substantially decreasing the administrative burden of EU agricultural regulation for European farmers and to continuously monitor the consequences of new legislation in this respect.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Recent simplification schemes as well as the new system of direct income payments hold promises for reduction of the administrative burden for European farmers. It is important not only that these promises are fulfilled, but that a project for further reduction of the administrative burden in the agricultural field is started. A target of at least 25% reduction in administrative burden should be set. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0094 === AGRI/5240===

Budget reference line : 05 01 04 01 << Tabled by Jan Mulder >>





Appropriations 4 275 000 4 275 000 3 475 000 3 475 000 3 475 000 3 475 000 3 475 000 3 475 000

Reserves

Heading: Monitoring and prevention — Direct payments by the European Community — Expenditure on administrative management

Remarks: After paragraph

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This appropriation shall also be used to finance a project aimed at substantially decreasing the administrative burden of EU agricultural regulation for European farmers and to continuously monitor the consequences of new legislation in this respect.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Recent simplification schemes as well as the new system of direct income payments hold promises for reduction of the administrative burden for European farmers. It is important not only that these promises are fulfilled, but that a project for further reduction of the administrative burden in the agricultural field is started. A target of at least 25% reduction in administrative burden should be set. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4649 === BUDG/4649===



Item 05 01 04 06 Pilot project on quality promotion — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 500 000 500 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000

Reserves

Justification: The activities of the Commission with respect to developing European quality assurance and certification schemes for integrated supply-chain management need to be continued. It is advisable to increase the amount on this line to assure the further development of a Common Agricultural Policy enhancing quality production instead of bulk production. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0095 === AGRI/5241===



Item 05 01 04 06 Pilot project on quality promotion — Expenditure on administrative management


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Reserves

Justification: The activities of the Commission with respect to developing European quality assurance and certification schemes for integrated supply-chain management need to be continued. It is advisable to increase the amount on this line to assure the further development of a Common Agricultural Policy enhancing quality production instead of bulk production. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0096 === AGRI/5153===

Budget reference line : 05 01 04 07 << Tabled by Katerina Batzeli, Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development >>


Add: 05 01 04 07 — Amend classification: CE Amend type: NDA

05 01 04 07 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

Appropriations 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000

Reserves

Heading: Pilot project to conduct a feasibility study on introducing an insurance scheme for the agricultural sector

Remarks: Add following text:

The purpose of this pilot project is to examine the options available to farmers for coping with the consequences of natural disasters and epizootics, since, as a result of the 2003 reform, the public management of risks by means of guaranteed prices and production-based aid is being done away with to a large extent.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Since, to a very large extent, decoupling is turning Community support into fixed aid, we need to establish how to switch from public management of market risks to private or collective risk management and also what methods and tools should be made available to farmers and farming sectors. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Proposed modification 4740 === BUDG/4740===

Budget reference line : 05 01 04 07 << Tabled by María Esther Herranz García, Salvador Garriga Polledo >>




Appropriations 300 000 300 000 300 000 300 000

Reserves

Heading: Pilot project to study the viability of establishing an agricultural insurance scheme


The project should look into the viability of establishing an agricultural insurance scheme to provide cover against climatic disasters and epizootic diseases, as a follow-up to the measures adopted in the 2005 budget.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: An amount of EUR 500 000 is not necessary for this study in its second year of implementation. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0097 === AGRI/5164===





Appropriations 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000

Reserves

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Heading: Pilot project to conduct a feasibility study on introducing a security fund in the fruit and vegetables sector


The purpose of this pilot project is, in particular, to study the feasibility of: • introducing a Community system for forecasting fruit and vegetable production by means of market

monitoring centres, at both Community and national level, tasked with anticipating crises in order to speed up response capabilities;

• introducing a security fund, managed by producer organisations and complementing the present withdrawal scheme, to be used in the event of a crisis (large-scale price collapse, climatic disasters, etc.)

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: We should establish what effective systems for market crisis management could be introduced in the event of severe price collapses - in particular since, in practice, price collapses have no knock-on effect on consumer prices - or climatic disasters. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4741 === BUDG/4741===

Budget reference line : 05 01 04 08 << Tabled by María Esther Herranz García, Salvador Garriga Polledo >>




Appropriations 300 000 300 000 300 000 300 000

Reserves

Heading: Pilot project to study the viability of establishing a safety fund in the fruit and vegetable sector


The project should look into the viability of establishing a safety fund managed by fruit and vegetable producer organisations, in line with the call made by the European Parliament in its recent own-initiative report on reform of the sector. It should include an analysis of how a Community production forecasting

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system, involving the establishment of market monitoring centres at both Community and national levels that would be responsible for anticipating crises so as to ensure a swifter reaction, might be introduced. It should also look into how a Community insurance scheme for the fruit and vegetable sector might be managed through the fund.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: The launch of a pilot project on establishing a safety fund for the sector would help to prepare the ground for the reform. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4739 === BUDG/4739===

Budget reference line : 05 01 04 09 << Tabled by Salvador Garriga Polledo, María Esther Herranz García >>




Appropriations 300 000 300 000 300 000 300 000

Reserves

Heading: Pilot project to study means of combating forest dieback in the European Union


The project should enable: • a detailed study to be conducted of the main causes of forest dieback in the European Union, with

particular reference to fires and atmospheric pollution, and of possible ways of reducing their occurrence;

• an analysis to be made of the impact of the fire-prevention measures introduced as part of rural development policy in the Member States and of how to make the best possible use of available resources, mainly by improving coordination between Member States and between regions;

• thought to be given to introducing a Community strategy to combat forest dieback that will involve updating existing national and/or regional programmes;

• thought to be given to establishing a Community forestry protection body which includes a fire-fighting unit with extinction equipment.

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Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Forest dieback is a problem that is getting steadily worse in the EU, year after year. There is a serious lack of coordination between States and regions, which is undermining the effectiveness of action to combat fires and the other causes of forest dieback in Europe. Given that the Union does not have a harmonised policy in this area, it should at least introduce a common strategy with a view to coordinating such action and making the best possible use of available resources. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0098 === AGRI/5219===

Budget reference line : 05 01 04 09 << Tabled by María Esther Herranz García >>


Add: 05 01 04 09 — Amend classification: CE Amend type: DA


Appropriations 300 000 300 000

Reserves

Heading: Pilot project to study means of combating forest dieback in the European Union


The project should enable:

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- a detailed study to be conducted of the main causes of forest dieback in the European Union, with particular reference to fires and atmospheric pollution, and of possible ways of reducing their occurrence;

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- an analysis to be made of the impact of the fire-prevention measures introduced as part of rural development policy in the Member States and of how to make the best possible use of available resources, mainly by improving coordination between Member States and between regions;

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- thought to be given to introducing a Community strategy to combat forest dieback that will involve updating existing national and/or regional programmes;

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Add following text:

- thought to be given to how coordination between the various Community forestry protection schemes might be improved;

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- thought to be given to setting up a specialised forestry protection agency.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Forest dieback is getting steadily worse in the EU, year in, year out. There is a serious lack of coordination between States and regions, which is undermining the effectiveness of action to combat fires and the other causes of forest dieback in Europe. Given that the Union does not have a harmonised policy in this area, it should at least introduce a common strategy with a view to coordinating such action and making the best possible use of available resources.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0583 === VERT/7546===

Budget reference line : 05 02 01 01 << Tabled by Helga Trüpel, Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance >>


Item 05 02 01 01 Export refunds for cereals



Appropriations 257 000 000 257 000 000 280 000 000 280 000 000 278 432 000 278 432 000 -278 432 000 -278 432 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 02 01 Export refunds on rice



Appropriations 18 000 000 18 000 000 12 000 000 12 000 000 12 000 000 12 000 000 -12 000 000 -12 000 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


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Article 05 02 03 Refunds on non-Annex 1 products

Amend figures as follows: 05 02 03 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations 415 000 000 415 000 000 415 000 000 415 000 000 412 675 000 412 675 000 -412 675 000 -412 675 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 05 01 Export refunds on sugar and isoglucose



Appropriations 1 286 080 000 1 286 080 000 1 213 000 000 1 213 000 000 1 206 205 000 1 206 205 000 -1 206 205 000

-1 206 205 000

0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 05 03 Production refunds on sugar used in the chemical industry



Appropriations 232 000 000 232 000 000 229 000 000 229 000 000 227 717 000 227 717 000 -227 717 000 -227 717 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 06 01 Export refunds on olive oil 05 02 06 01 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0 0 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 06 04 Production refunds for olive oil in preserved products



Appropriations 24 000 000 24 000 000 9 000 000 9 000 000 9 000 000 9 000 000 -9 000 000 -9 000 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------

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Item 05 02 08 01 Export refunds on fruit and vegetables



Appropriations 41 000 000 41 000 000 30 000 000 30 000 000 30 000 000 30 000 000 -30 000 000 -30 000 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 09 01 Export refunds on products of the wine-growing sector



Appropriations 26 000 000 26 000 000 19 000 000 19 000 000 19 000 000 19 000 000 -19 000 000 -19 000 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 12 01 Refunds for milk and milk products



Appropriations 1 247 460 000 1 247 460 000 1 043 000 000 1 043 000 000 1 037 157 000 1 037 157 000 -1 037 157 000

-1 037 157 000

0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 13 01 Refunds for beef and veal



Appropriations 233 000 000 233 000 000 215 000 000 215 000 000 213 796 000 213 796 000 -213 796 000 -213 796 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 13 04 Refunds for live animals



Appropriations 77 000 000 77 000 000 62 000 000 62 000 000 61 653 000 61 653 000 -61 653 000 -61 653 000 0 0

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Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 15 01 Refunds on pigmeat



Appropriations 66 000 000 66 000 000 46 000 000 46 000 000 46 000 000 46 000 000 -46 000 000 -46 000 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 15 04 Refunds on eggs



Appropriations 8 000 000 8 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 -6 000 000 -6 000 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 15 05 Refunds for poultrymeat



Appropriations 91 000 000 91 000 000 91 000 000 91 000 000 90 490 000 90 490 000 -90 490 000 -90 490 000 0 0

Reserves

Justification: Export refunds should be abolished in order to put a stop to the dumping of agricultural products on markets in countries in the so-called 'Third World' and strengthen the European Union's negotiating position within the WTO in a credible fashion; The budget savings should be employed to top up appropriations for the second pillar of the CAP and for a fund to promote rural development in developing countries, with a view to maintaining and improving employment and environmental quality in rural areas. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0099 === AGRI/5150===


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Appropriations 257 000 000 257 000 000 280 000 000 280 000 000 278 432 000 278 432 000 1 568 000 1 568 000 280 000 000 280 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 01 02 Intervention storage of cereals



Appropriations 60 000 000 60 000 000 478 000 000 478 000 000 475 323 000 475 323 000 2 677 000 2 677 000 478 000 000 478 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 01 03 Intervention for starch



Appropriations 47 000 000 47 000 000 78 000 000 78 000 000 77 563 000 77 563 000 437 000 437 000 78 000 000 78 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 05 02 03 Refunds on non-Annex 1 products



Appropriations 415 000 000 415 000 000 415 000 000 415 000 000 412 675 000 412 675 000 2 325 000 2 325 000 415 000 000 415 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 1 286 080 000 1 286 080 000 1 213 000 000 1 213 000 000 1 206 205 000 1 206 205 000 6 795 000 6 795 000 1 213 000 000 1 213 000 000

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Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 05 03 Production refunds on sugar used in the chemical industry



Appropriations 232 000 000 232 000 000 229 000 000 229 000 000 227 717 000 227 717 000 1 283 000 1 283 000 229 000 000 229 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 07 02 Aid for cotton



Appropriations 883 850 000 883 850 000 973 000 000 973 000 000 967 549 000 967 549 000 5 451 000 5 451 000 973 000 000 973 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 08 03 Operational funds for producer organisations



Appropriations 496 970 000 496 970 000 585 000 000 585 000 000 581 723 000 581 723 000 3 277 000 3 277 000 585 000 000 585 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 08 06 Production aid for processed tomato products



Appropriations 298 000 000 298 000 000 421 000 000 421 000 000 418 642 000 418 642 000 2 358 000 2 358 000 421 000 000 421 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 08 07 Production aid for fruit-based products

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Appropriations 93 000 000 93 000 000 84 000 000 84 000 000 83 530 000 83 530 000 470 000 470 000 84 000 000 84 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 08 09 Compensation to encourage processing of citrus fruits



Appropriations 261 000 000 261 000 000 261 000 000 261 000 000 259 538 000 259 538 000 1 462 000 1 462 000 261 000 000 261 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 09 02 Storage of wine and grape must



Appropriations 67 000 000 67 000 000 67 000 000 67 000 000 66 625 000 66 625 000 375 000 375 000 67 000 000 67 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 09 04 Storage measures for alcohol



Appropriations 189 000 000 189 000 000 232 000 000 232 000 000 230 700 000 230 700 000 1 300 000 1 300 000 232 000 000 232 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 09 05 Aid for the use of must



Appropriations 156 000 000 156 000 000 156 000 000 156 000 000 155 126 000 155 126 000 874 000 874 000 156 000 000 156 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


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Item 05 02 09 07 Restructuring and conversion of vineyards



Appropriations 450 000 000 450 000 000 450 000 000 450 000 000 447 479 000 447 479 000 2 521 000 2 521 000 450 000 000 450 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 11 01 Dried fodder



Appropriations 272 000 000 272 000 000 164 000 000 164 000 000 163 081 000 163 081 000 919 000 919 000 164 000 000 164 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 11 04 POSEI (excluding direct aids and Fish 11 02 03)



Appropriations 155 000 000 155 000 000 119 000 000 119 000 000 118 333 000 118 333 000 667 000 667 000 119 000 000 119 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 12 01 Refunds for milk and milk products



Appropriations 1 247 460 000 1 247 460 000 1 043 000 000 1 043 000 000 1 037 157 000 1 037 157 000 5 843 000 5 843 000 1 043 000 000 1 043 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 12 03 Aid for disposal of skimmed milk



Appropriations 556 000 000 556 000 000 197 000 000 197 000 000 195 897 000 195 897 000 1 103 000 1 103 000 197 000 000 197 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------

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Item 05 02 12 05 Other measures relating to butterfat



Appropriations 346 000 000 346 000 000 194 000 000 194 000 000 192 913 000 192 913 000 1 087 000 1 087 000 194 000 000 194 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 12 08 School milk



Appropriations 85 000 000 85 000 000 78 000 000 78 000 000 77 563 000 77 563 000 437 000 437 000 78 000 000 78 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 233 000 000 233 000 000 215 000 000 215 000 000 213 796 000 213 796 000 1 204 000 1 204 000 215 000 000 215 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 13 03 Exceptional support measures



Appropriations 252 000 000 252 000 000 188 000 000 188 000 000 186 947 000 186 947 000 1 053 000 1 053 000 188 000 000 188 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 77 000 000 77 000 000 62 000 000 62 000 000 61 653 000 61 653 000 347 000 347 000 62 000 000 62 000 000

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Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 02 15 05 Refunds for poultrymeat



Appropriations 91 000 000 91 000 000 91 000 000 91 000 000 90 490 000 90 490 000 510 000 510 000 91 000 000 91 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 01 COP area payments




15 424 330 000

7 211 000 000 7 211 000 000 7 170 606 000 7 170 606 000 40 394 000 40 394 000 7 211 000 000 7 211 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 02 Specific regional aid for arable crops (drying aid)



Appropriations 85 000 000 85 000 000 78 300 000 78 300 000 77 861 000 77 861 000 439 000 439 000 78 300 000 78 300 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 04 Supplementary aid for durum wheat: traditional production zones



Appropriations 998 000 000 998 000 000 399 000 000 399 000 000 396 765 000 396 765 000 2 235 000 2 235 000 399 000 000 399 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 05 Production aid for seeds

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Appropriations 110 000 000 110 000 000 55 000 000 55 000 000 54 692 000 54 692 000 308 000 308 000 55 000 000 55 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 06 Suckler-cow premiums



Appropriations 1 993 925 000 1 993 925 000 1 253 000 000 1 253 000 000 1 245 981 000 1 245 981 000 7 019 000 7 019 000 1 253 000 000 1 253 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 07 Additional suckler-cow premium



Appropriations 98 000 000 98 000 000 61 700 000 61 700 000 61 354 000 61 354 000 346 000 346 000 61 700 000 61 700 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 08 Beef special premium



Appropriations 1 972 925 000 1 972 925 000 684 000 000 684 000 000 680 168 000 680 168 000 3 832 000 3 832 000 684 000 000 684 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 09 Beef slaughter premium — Calves



Appropriations 161 000 000 161 000 000 129 000 000 129 000 000 128 277 000 128 277 000 723 000 723 000 129 000 000 129 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


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Item 05 03 02 10 Beef slaughter premium — Adults



Appropriations 1 603 000 000 1 603 000 000 508 000 000 508 000 000 505 154 000 505 154 000 2 846 000 2 846 000 508 000 000 508 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 11 Beef extensification premium



Appropriations 1 001 000 000 1 001 000 000 441 000 000 441 000 000 438 530 000 438 530 000 2 470 000 2 470 000 441 000 000 441 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 12 Additional payments to beef producers



Appropriations 484 000 000 484 000 000 152 000 000 152 000 000 151 149 000 151 149 000 851 000 851 000 152 000 000 152 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 13 Sheep and goat premium



Appropriations 1 325 470 000 1 325 470 000 700 000 000 700 000 000 696 079 000 696 079 000 3 921 000 3 921 000 700 000 000 700 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 14 Sheep and goat supplementary premium



Appropriations 398 000 000 398 000 000 217 000 000 217 000 000 215 784 000 215 784 000 1 216 000 1 216 000 217 000 000 217 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------

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Item 05 03 02 16 Dairy premium



Appropriations 959 000 000 959 000 000 1 016 000 000 1 016 000 000 1 010 309 000 1 010 309 000 5 691 000 5 691 000 1 016 000 000 1 016 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 17 Additional payments for milk producers



Appropriations 431 000 000 431 000 000 457 000 000 457 000 000 454 440 000 454 440 000 2 560 000 2 560 000 457 000 000 457 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 18 Payments to starch potato producers



Appropriations 195 000 000 195 000 000 142 400 000 142 400 000 141 602 000 141 602 000 798 000 798 000 142 400 000 142 400 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 19 Area aid for rice



Appropriations 430 000 000 430 000 000 268 400 000 268 400 000 266 896 000 266 896 000 1 504 000 1 504 000 268 400 000 268 400 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 20 Grain legumes



Appropriations 76 000 000 76 000 000 62 000 000 62 000 000 61 653 000 61 653 000 347 000 347 000 62 000 000 62 000 000

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Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 21 Olive oil production aid



Appropriations 2 229 720 000 2 229 720 000 2 236 000 000 2 236 000 000 2 223 474 000 2 223 474 000 12 526 000 12 526 000 2 236 000 000 2 236 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 22 Tobacco premiums



Appropriations 916 430 000 916 430 000 919 000 000 919 000 000 913 852 000 913 852 000 5 148 000 5 148 000 919 000 000 919 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 24 Specific quality premium for durum wheat



Appropriations 128 000 000 128 000 000 124 000 000 124 000 000 123 305 000 123 305 000 695 000 695 000 124 000 000 124 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 25 Protein crop premium



Appropriations 78 000 000 78 000 000 75 500 000 75 500 000 75 077 000 75 077 000 423 000 423 000 75 500 000 75 500 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 30 Compensatory aid for bananas

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Appropriations 295 000 000 295 000 000 247 500 000 247 500 000 246 114 000 246 114 000 1 386 000 1 386 000 247 500 000 247 500 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 35 POSEI — Other



Appropriations 63 999 000 63 999 000 53 000 000 53 000 000 52 703 000 52 703 000 297 000 297 000 53 000 000 53 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 36 Payments for specific types of farming and quality production



Appropriations 210 000 000 210 000 000 208 824 000 208 824 000 1 176 000 1 176 000 210 000 000 210 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 03 02 37 Dried fodder — Transitional regime



Appropriations p.m. p.m. 90 400 000 90 400 000 89 894 000 89 894 000 506 000 506 000 90 400 000 90 400 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 04 02 01 European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Objective 1 regions



Appropriations 3 524 726 690 2 571 398 641 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741 3 807 195 363 2 992 119 741 0 7 120 000 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741

Reserves -------------------------------

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Item 05 04 02 06 Leader



Appropriations 401 691 170 196 452 665 429 535 652 259 175 186 429 535 652 219 067 186 0 40 108 000 429 535 652 259 175 186

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 05 04 03 02 Plant and animal genetic resources



Appropriations 3 260 000 1 250 000 3 800 000 1 600 000 3 800 000 1 437 500 0 162 500 3 800 000 1 600 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 05 08 02 Surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings



Appropriations 14 400 000 15 500 000 15 400 000 17 200 000 15 400 000 16 585 000 0 615 000 15 400 000 17 200 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 05 08 03 Restructuring of systems for agricultural surveys



Appropriations 7 615 000 6 601 000 7 050 000 7 810 000 7 050 000 7 063 070 0 746 930 7 050 000 7 810 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 05 06 01 International agricultural agreements



Appropriations 5 270 000 5 270 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 5 768 000 5 884 000 232 000 116 000 6 000 000 6 000 000

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05 06 01 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

Reserves 650 000 650 000 -------------------------------


Item 05 05 01 01 The Sapard preaccession instrument



Appropriations 248 800 000 287 500 000 299 800 000 360 000 000 299 800 000 333 550 000 0 26 450 000 299 800 000 360 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Reinstate PDB. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4670 === BUDG/4670===

Budget reference line : 05 02 01 01 << Tabled by Silvana Koch-Mehrin, Anders Samuelsen >>





Appropriations 257 000 000 257 000 000 280 000 000 280 000 000 278 432 000 278 432 000 -148 432 000 -148 432 000 130 000 000 130 000 000

Reserves

Justification: The European Union is paying the highest export refunds for agricultural products in the world. This leads to immense market distortions. Given the on-going discussions within the WTO Doha-Round as well as the questions of how to finance the EU in the future ("financial perspective") the EU budget needs to undertake a complete reform of its agricultural sector. Reducing export refunds gradually, but substantially, will benefit the development countries which suffer from the market distortions. Reducing export refunds would also be a signal for the negotiations on the financial perspective. Here, a general overhaul is necessary. Amounts saved in the agricultural sectors can be used to limit the overall budget and/or provide EU funding for strengthening future-orientated sectors like education and research. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4667 === BUDG/4667===

Budget reference line : 05 02 02 01

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<< Tabled by Silvana Koch-Mehrin, Anders Samuelsen >> -------------------------------


Item 05 02 02 01 Export refunds on rice



Appropriations 18 000 000 18 000 000 12 000 000 12 000 000 12 000 000 12 000 000 -6 000 000 -6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000

Reserves

Justification: The European Union is paying the highest export refunds for agricultural products in the world. This leads to immense market distortions. Given the on-going discussions within the WTO Doha-Round as well as the questions of how to finance the EU in the future ("financial perspective") the EU budget needs to undertake a complete reform of its agricultural sector. Reducing export refunds gradually, but substantially, will benefit the development countries which suffer from the market distortions. Reducing export refunds would also be a signal for the negotiations on the financial perspective. Here, a general overhaul is necessary. Amounts saved in the agricultural sectors can be used to limit the overall budget and/or provide EU funding for strengthening future-orientated sectors like education and research. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0542 === PSE//7249===

Budget reference line : 05 02 04 01 << Tabled by Socialist Group in the European Parliament >>


Item 05 02 04 01 Programmes for deprived persons



Appropriations 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 214 790 000 214 790 000 101 210 000 101 210 000 316 000 000 316 000 000

Reserves

Justification:

A host of indicators show that, far from declining, poverty is on the increase virtually everywhere in Europe. A political signal should therefore be sent by increasing the appropriations earmarked against this heading. A low utilisation rate cannot be cited as a valid argument for making a cut against a budget heading; rather it ought to prompt questions as to why underutilisation occurs.

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Proposed modification 0408 === GUE//7643===

Budget reference line : 05 02 04 01 << Tabled by Ilda Figueiredo, Pedro Guerreiro, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left >>





Appropriations 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 214 790 000 214 790 000 101 210 000 101 210 000 316 000 000 316 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Numerous indicators show that, far from declining, poverty is increasing slightly throughout the European Union.

It is therefore appropriate to send a political signal by increasing the appropriations allocated to this line.

A low rate of implementation cannot be seen as a valid argument for reducing the appropriations against a budget line, but should prompt an inquiry as to the reasons for underutilisation. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4617 === BUDG/4617===

Budget reference line : 05 02 04 01 << Tabled by Herbert Bösch, Committee on Budgets >>





Appropriations 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 214 790 000 214 790 000 101 210 000 101 210 000 316 000 000 316 000 000

Reserves

Justification: A host of indicators show that, far from declining, poverty is on the increase virtually everywhere in Europe. A political signal should therefore be sent by increasing the appropriations earmarked against this heading. A low utilisation rate cannot be cited as a valid argument for making a cut against a budget heading; rather it ought to prompt questions as to why underutilisation occurs. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Proposed modification 0448 === PPE//7013===

Budget reference line : 05 02 04 01 << Tabled by Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Alain Lamassoure, Joseph Daul, Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats >>





Appropriations 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 214 790 000 214 790 000 101 210 000 101 210 000 316 000 000 316 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Reinforcement of social policy for deprived people =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0100 === AGRI/5209===

Budget reference line : 05 02 04 01 << Tabled by Marie-Hélène Aubert, Friedrich-Wilhelm Graefe zu Baringdorf, Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance >>



Amend remarks and figures as follows: 05 02 04 01 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 214 790 000 214 790 000 15 210 000 15 210 000 230 000 000 230 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Programmes for deprived persons

Remarks: Amend text as follows:

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure for the supply of food from interventions stocks, or, in the absence thereof, from agricultural products produced in the EU and available on the marketstocks to designated organisations for distribution to the most deprived persons in the Community, in accordance to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3730/87.

Legal basis:

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Reference acts:

Justification: The source of food aid to deprived person should not be solely dependent on surplus intervention stock ( as a result of over-production). =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0341 === VERT/7521===






Appropriations 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 214 790 000 214 790 000 14 000 000 14 000 000 228 790 000 228 790 000

Reserves

Heading: Programmes for deprived persons

Remarks: Amend text as follows:

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure for the supply of food from interventions stocks, or, in the absence thereof, from agricultural products produced in the EU and available on the marketstocks to designated organisations for distribution to the most deprived persons in the Community, in accordance to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3730/87.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: The source of food aid to deprived person should not be solely dependent on surplus intervention stock ( as a result of over-production). =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4662 === BUDG/4662===

Budget reference line : 05 02 04 01 << Tabled by Antonis Samaras, Committee on Budgets >>

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Appropriations 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 216 000 000 214 790 000 214 790 000 1 210 000 1 210 000 216 000 000 216 000 000

Reserves

Justification: This appropriation is for the distribution of food to the most needy individuals in the Community and should not therefore be cut. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0101 === AGRI/5155===



Item 05 02 04 02 Food aid



Appropriations 7 000 000 7 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 7 000 000 7 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Given an implementation rate representing just under EUR 6 m, there is no justification for making a cut against this heading over the previous financial year.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0342 === VERT/7519===

Budget reference line : 05 02 05 << Tabled by Helga Trüpel, Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance >>


Article 05 02 05 Sugar

Amend remarks as follows:

Heading: Sugar

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The reform of the sugar regime should not drastically cut prices but reduce sugar production quota´s instead in order to redistribute sugar production between EU producers and developing countries. C-Quota need to be abolished and other quota should be set at 75% of internal demand in order to allow developing countries most in need to obtain a bigger share of the EU sugar market.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: The reform of the sugar regime should not drastically cut prices but reduce sugar production quota´s instead in order to redistribute sugar production between EU producers and developing countries. C-Quota need to be abolished and other quota should be set at 75% of internal demand in order to allow developing countries most in need to obtain a bigger share of the EU sugar market. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4668 === BUDG/4668===






Appropriations 1 286 080 000 1 286 080 000 1 213 000 000 1 213 000 000 1 206 205 000 1 206 205 000 -606 205 000 -606 205 000 600 000 000 600 000 000

Reserves

Justification: The European Union is paying the highest export refunds for agricultural products in the world. This leads to immense market distortions. Given the on-going discussions within the WTO Doha-Round as well as the questions of how to finance the EU in the future ("financial perspective") the EU budget needs to undertake a complete reform of its agricultural sector. Reducing export refunds gradually, but substantially, will benefit the development countries which suffer from the market distortions. Reducing export refunds would also be a signal for the negotiations on the financial perspective. Here, a general overhaul is necessary. Amounts saved in the agricultural sectors can be used to limit the overall budget and/or provide EU funding for strengthening future-orientated sectors like education and research. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4769 === BUDG/4769===


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<< Tabled by Neena Gill, Phillip Whitehead, Linda McAvan, Anna Hedh >> -------------------------------


Item 05 02 05 99 Other measures (sugar)



Appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 80 000 000 80 000 000 80 000 000 80 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Other measures (sugar)


Former Items 05 02 05 02 and 05 02 05 99

Add following text:

The sum of €80.000.000 allocated for Sugar for ACP countries should not be placed as part of Heading 4, but should be taken from Heading 1.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:


Article 21 03 19 Adjustment support for sugar protocol countries

Delete: 21 03 19 21 03 19 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0 0 p.m. p.m.

Reserves

Justification: The funds for Sugar farmers in the ACP countries should be taken from the agriculture budget, and not from the Development budget, where it will have a negative impact, by reducing the overall amount available to other programmes. This amendment is in accordance with the DEVE Committee as it is fresh money and not re-programmed to the detriment of existing and important programmes. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4813 === BUDG/4813===


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<< Tabled by Neena Gill, Phillip Whitehead, Linda McAvan, Anna Hedh >> -------------------------------






Reserves



Former Items 05 02 05 02 and 05 02 05 99

Add following text:


Legal basis:

Reference acts:



Amend remarks as follows: 21 03 19 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Reserves

Heading: Adjustment support for sugar protocol countries

Remarks: Before paragraph

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to support the ..........reform of the common organisation of the market in sugar.

Add following text:

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Legal basis:

Reference acts:


Budget reference line : 05 02 05 99 << Tabled by Neena Gill, Michael Cashman, Phillip Whitehead, Åsa Westlund, Linda McAvan, Dan Jørgensen, Anna Hedh, Louis Grech, Catherine Guy-Quint >>






Reserves



Former Items 05 02 05 02 and 05 02 05 99

Add following text:


Legal basis:

Reference acts:


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Appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0 0 p.m. p.m.

Reserves


Budget reference line : 05 02 05 99 << Tabled by Neena Gill, Michael Cashman, Phillip Whitehead, Åsa Westlund, Linda McAvan, Dan Jørgensen, Anna Hedh, Louis Grech, Catherine Guy-Quint >>






Reserves



Former Items 05 02 05 02 and 05 02 05 99

Add following text:


Legal basis:

Reference acts:


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Appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Reserves

Heading: Adjustment support for sugar protocol countries


This appropriation is intended to cover measures to support the ..........reform of the common organisation of the market in sugar.

Add following text:


Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: The funds for Sugar farmers in the ACP countries should be taken from the agriculture budget, and not from the Development budget, where it will have a negative impact, by reducing the overall amount available to other programmes. This amendment is in accordance with the DEVE Committee as it is fresh money and not re-programmed to the detriment of existing and important programmes. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0102 === AGRI/5156===



Item 05 02 06 05 Quality improvement measures



Appropriations 45 000 000 45 000 000 26 000 000 26 000 000 26 000 000 26 000 000 14 000 000 14 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000

Reserves

Justification:

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Quality improvement as referred to in the regulations in force must be continued so that the quality of produce is guaranteed throughout, from the production stage to final marketing. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4663 === BUDG/4663===



Item 05 02 06 05 Quality improvement measures



Appropriations 45 000 000 45 000 000 26 000 000 26 000 000 26 000 000 26 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 30 000 000 30 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Quality improvement in olive oil production should be a priority objective. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4664 === BUDG/4664===






Appropriations 883 850 000 883 850 000 973 000 000 973 000 000 967 549 000 967 549 000 5 451 000 5 451 000 973 000 000 973 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Reinstatement of preliminary draft budget appropriations to ensure satisfactory implementation of existing arrangements. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4603 === BUDG/4603===

Budget reference line : 05 02 07 02 << Tabled by Georgios Karatzaferis >>

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Appropriations 883 850 000 883 850 000 973 000 000 973 000 000 967 549 000 967 549 000 5 451 000 5 451 000 973 000 000 973 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Aid for European cotton producers is considered to be urgent and necessary, with no cut-backs, in order to protect European production from third-country competition and in order to safeguard jobs in the cotton-growing sector. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4743 === BUDG/4743===



Item 05 02 08 01 Export refunds on fruit and vegetables



Appropriations 41 000 000 41 000 000 30 000 000 30 000 000 30 000 000 30 000 000 -15 000 000 -15 000 000 15 000 000 15 000 000

Reserves

Justification: The European Union is paying the highest export refunds for agricultural products in the world. This leads to immense market distortions. Given the on-going discussions within the WTO Doha-Round as well as the questions of how to finance the EU in the future ("financial perspective") the EU budget needs to undertake a complete reform of its agricultural sector. Reducing export refunds gradually, but substantially, will benefit the development countries which suffer from the market distortions. Reducing export refunds would also be a signal for the negotiations on the financial perspective. Here, a general overhaul is necessary. Amounts saved in the agricultural sectors can be used to limit the overall budget and/or provide EU funding for strengthening future-orientated sectors like education and research. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0103 === AGRI/5158===



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Item 05 02 08 02 Compensation for withdrawals and buying-in



Appropriations 82 000 000 82 000 000 21 000 000 21 000 000 21 000 000 21 000 000 20 000 000 20 000 000 41 000 000 41 000 000

Reserves

Justification: The Commission puts the fall in withdrawals at about 60%; consequently, there are no grounds for a markedly larger reduction in compensation. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0104 === AGRI/5159===



Item 05 02 08 08 Intervention for dried grapes and figs



Appropriations 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 500 000 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000

Reserves

Justification: Increased imports are exerting pressure on the Community market, with a consequent drop in prices. Funds will need to be available so that basic offsetting is possible. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4665 === BUDG/4665===



Item 05 02 08 08 Intervention for dried grapes and figs



Appropriations 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 500 000 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000

Reserves

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Justification: Cultivation of these products is in decline. Better financial support is required. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0105 === AGRI/5257===

Budget reference line : 05 02 08 10 << Tabled by Albert Jan Maat >>


Item 05 02 08 10 Free distribution of fruit and vegetables



Appropriations 10 000 000 10 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Free distribution of fruit and vegetables


Add following text:

The additional appropriations may also be used to provide fruit and vegetables free of charge at primary schools in order to improve the diet of young children and prevent obesity.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Accords with an amendment by the rapporteur and calls for specific attention to be devoted to the importance of healthy food for young children. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4648 === BUDG/4648===



Add: 05 02 08 12 —

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Amend classification: CE Amend type: NDA


Appropriations 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000

Reserves

Heading: Pilot project energy efficiency in European agriculture and horticulture


This pilot project is intended to finance activities aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in European agriculture and horticulture.

Add following text:

These appropriations may also be used to finance projects aimed at energy saving technology in European agriculture and horticulture, with a view to achieving the Kyoto objectives and enhancing the environmental quality and sustainability of agriculture.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: To further sustainability of agriculture, progress can certainly be made in the field of energy efficiency. Encouraging possible gains have been shown by recent projects with energy producing greenhouses. It is important to further such developments in the agricultural and horticultural sector throughout the European Union. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0106 === AGRI/5242===



Add: 05 02 08 12 — Amend classification: CE Amend type: DA


Appropriations 1 500 000 1 500 000

Reserves

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Heading: Pilot project energy efficiency in European agriculture and horticulture


Add following text:

This pilot project is intended to finance activities aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in European agriculture and horticulture.

After paragraph

Add following text:

These appropriations may also be used to finance projects aimed at energy saving technology in European agriculture and horticulture, with a view to achieving the Kyoto objectives and enhancing the environmental quality and sustainability of agriculture.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: To further sustainability of agriculture, progress can certainly be made in the field of energy efficiency. Encouraging possible gains have been shown by recent projects with energy producing greenhouses. It is important to further such developments in the agricultural and horticultural sector throughout the European Union. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4669 === BUDG/4669===



Item 05 02 09 01 Export refunds on products of the wine-growing sector



Appropriations 26 000 000 26 000 000 19 000 000 19 000 000 19 000 000 19 000 000 -9 500 000 -9 500 000 9 500 000 9 500 000

Reserves

Justification: The European Union is paying the highest export refunds for agricultural products in the world. This leads to immense market distortions. Given the on-going discussions within the WTO Doha-Round as well as the

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questions of how to finance the EU in the future ("financial perspective") the EU budget needs to undertake a complete reform of its agricultural sector. Reducing export refunds gradually, but substantially, will benefit the development countries which suffer from the market distortions. Reducing export refunds would also be a signal for the negotiations on the financial perspective. Here, a general overhaul is necessary. Amounts saved in the agricultural sectors can be used to limit the overall budget and/or provide EU funding for strengthening future-orientated sectors like education and research. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0107 === AGRI/5161===



Item 05 02 09 03 Distillation of wine



Appropriations 322 840 000 322 840 000 387 000 000 387 000 000 384 832 000 384 832 000 65 168 000 65 168 000 450 000 000 450 000 000

Reserves

Justification: The creation of competitive conditions for wines imported from third countries and the increase in production in the current season justify boosting the appropriations for the distillation of wine. Such a policy will also balance the income of producers.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0108 === AGRI/5162===



Item 05 02 10 01 Promotion measures — Payments by Member States



Appropriations 48 500 000 48 500 000 42 000 000 42 000 000 42 000 000 42 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 52 000 000 52 000 000

Reserves

Justification:

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The programmes covered by this heading no longer concern only 15 Member States; rather, they now concern all Member States. Furthermore, such measures may be introduced over several years, which means that looking at implementation for one year only may paint an inaccurate picture of what is implemented in reality. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0343 === VERT/7523===



Item 05 02 10 02 Promotion measures — Direct payments by the European Community



Appropriations 11 000 000 11 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 20 000 000 20 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Promotion measures — Direct payments by the European Community


Former Item 05 08 05 01

Amend text as follows:

This appropriation is intended to finance promotion actions directly managed by the European Commission as well as the technical assistance required for the implementation of the promotion programmes. Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures.Priority should be given to the implementation of the Action Plan on organic farming (COM (2004) 415), e.g. through the promotion of biological products in catering services for schools, hospitals etc.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Organic farming products need to be specially promoted in the framework of EU quality promotion systems. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0109 === AGRI/5260===

Budget reference line : 05 02 10 02 AGRI/5260 Compromise amendment between AGRI/5163, AGRI/5210 << Tabled by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development >>

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Item 05 02 10 02 Promotion measures — Direct payments by the European Community



Appropriations 11 000 000 11 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 11 000 000 11 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Promotion measures — Direct payments by the European Community


This appropriation is intended to finance promotion actions directly managed ..........Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures.

Add following text:

Priority should be given to the implementation of the Action Plan on organic farming (COM (2004) 415), e.g. through the promotion of biological products in catering services for schools, hospitals etc.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: In an increasingly competitive environment for European agriculture, funding for direct measures to promote agricultural product quality should be kept at the same level as for the previous year.

Organic farming products need to be specially promoted in the framework of EU quality promotion systems. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4627 === BUDG/4627===



Item 05 02 11 04 POSEI (excluding direct aids and Fish 11 02 03)



Appropriations 155 000 000 155 000 000 119 000 000 119 000 000 118 333 000 118 333 000 667 000 667 000 119 000 000 119 000 000

Reserves

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Justification: It is not advisable to reduce appropriations earmarked for aid to island regions which have special problems owing to their remoteness or their size. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0299 === MEMB/0003===

Budget reference line : 05 02 11 05 << Tabled by Richard James Ashworth, Robert Atkins, Christopher Beazley, John Bowis, Philip Bradbourn, Philip Bushill-Matthews, Milan Cabrnoch, Giles Chichester, Panayiotis Demetriou, Nirj Deva, Den Dover, Petr Duchoň, Jonathan Evans, Hynek Fajmon, Christofer Fjellner, Daniel Hannan, Malcolm Harbour, Gunnar Hökmark, Anna Ibrisagic, Caroline Jackson, Syed Salah Kamall, Tunne Kelam, Timothy Kirkhope, Edward McMillan-Scott, James Nicholson, Miroslav Ouzký, Neil Parish, John Purvis, Struan Stevenson, Ivo Strejček, Robert Sturdy, Nina Škottová, Charles Tannock, Geoffrey Van Orden, Oldřich Vlasák, Jan Zahradil, Jaroslav Zvěřina >>


Item 05 02 11 05 Community fund for tobacco (excluding SANCO 17 03 02)

Delete: 05 02 11 05 05 02 11 05 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations 14 400 000 14 400 000 14 600 000 14 600 000 14 600 000 14 600 000 -14 600 000 -14 600 000 0 0

Reserves

Justification: Subsidising tobacco production in the European Union in inconsistent with the aims and objections of the Public Health programme of the EU and consequently represents very poor value for money for EU citizens. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4720 === BUDG/4720===

Budget reference line : 05 02 12 08 << Tabled by Neena Gill, Committee on Budgets >>


Item 05 02 12 08 School milk



Appropriations 85 000 000 85 000 000 78 000 000 78 000 000 77 563 000 77 563 000 437 000 437 000 78 000 000 78 000 000

Reserves

Justification:

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It is important to restore the PDB in this line because School Milk is a part of the health programmes in primary education, essential for the well-beingof growing children. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0300 === MEMB/0005===






Appropriations 233 000 000 233 000 000 215 000 000 215 000 000 213 796 000 213 796 000 -213 796 000 -213 796 000 0 0

Reserves

Justification: Live animal exports have, in far too many instances, led to unacceptable levels of hardship and suffering to the animals involved. It would be irresponsible for the EU to continue to fund inadequate animal welfare. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0543 === PSE//7221===






Appropriations 77 000 000 77 000 000 62 000 000 62 000 000 61 653 000 61 653 000 -61 653 000 -61 653 000 0 0

Reserves

Justification:

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Around 200 000 live cattle are exported each year from the EU to Lebanon and Egypt. In doing so, great suffering is inflicted to the animals during the journey and slaughtering. On 7 July 2005 the European Parliament adopted a Declaration requesting an immediate and permanent end to the system of export refund payments on live cattle export to third countries. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4706 === BUDG/4706===

Budget reference line : 05 02 13 04 << Tabled by Bastiaan Belder >>





Appropriations 77 000 000 77 000 000 62 000 000 62 000 000 61 653 000 61 653 000 -61 653 000 -61 653 000 0 0

Reserves

Justification: According to the conclusions of the European Court of Auditors the export-refunds for live animals are susceptible to fraud. Furthermore the transport of live animals should be as minimal as possible in order to reduce the risk of spreading diseases and to pay due respect to animal welfare. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0344 === VERT/7532===






Appropriations 77 000 000 77 000 000 62 000 000 62 000 000 61 653 000 61 653 000 -61 653 000 -61 653 000 0 0

Reserves

Justification: On 7 July 2005 the European Parliament adopted a Declaration requesting an immediate and permanent end to the system of export refund payments on live cattle export to third countries. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Proposed modification 0301 === MEMB/0006===






Appropriations 77 000 000 77 000 000 62 000 000 62 000 000 61 653 000 61 653 000 -61 653 000 -61 653 000 0 0

Reserves

Justification: Live animal exports have, in far too many instances, led to unacceptable levels of hardship and suffering to the animals involved. It would be irresponsible for the EU to continue to fund inadequate animal welfare. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4626 === BUDG/4626===

Budget reference line : 05 02 13 04 << Tabled by Herbert Bösch, Paulo Casaca, Anne E. Jensen, Antonis Samaras, Kathalijne Maria Buitenweg, Committee on Budgets >>





Appropriations 77 000 000 77 000 000 62 000 000 62 000 000 61 653 000 61 653 000 -61 653 000 -61 653 000 0 0

Reserves

Justification: Around 200 000 live cattle are exported each year from the EU to Lebanon and Egypt. In doing so, great suffering is inflicted to the animals during the journey and slaughtering. On 7 July 2005 the European Parliament adopted a Declaration requesting an immediate and permanent end to the system of export refund payments on live cattle export to third countries. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Proposed modification 0409 === GUE//7609===

Budget reference line : 05 02 13 04 << Tabled by Esko Seppänen, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left >>





Appropriations 77 000 000 77 000 000 62 000 000 62 000 000 61 653 000 61 653 000 61 653 000 61 653 000

Reserves

Heading: Refunds for live animals


This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds in accordance with Article 33 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

Add following text:

In approving this appropriation as assigned expenditure the European Parliament assumes that the Commission will prepare a proposal for the ending of subsidies for the transport of live animals.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification:

Subsidies for the transport of live animals should be ended, because long journeys cause unnecessary suffering to animals. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4604 === BUDG/4604===



Item 05 02 15 06 Specific aid for bee-keeping

Amend figures as follows:

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Appropriations 23 000 000 23 000 000 21 000 000 21 000 000 21 000 000 21 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 25 000 000 25 000 000

Reserves

Justification: European beekeepers frequently face unfair competition from third countries and are forced to abandon the sector, which leads to job losses and burgeoning imports of honey into the Union. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0110 === AGRI/5200===

Budget reference line : 05 02 15 06 << Tabled by Astrid Lulling, Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development >>


Item 05 02 15 06 Specific aid for bee-keeping



Appropriations 23 000 000 23 000 000 21 000 000 21 000 000 21 000 000 21 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 23 000 000 23 000 000

Reserves

Justification:

The Commission has based its calculation of the 2006 allocations for bee-keeping on the use made of funds in 2003 and 2004. In doing so, it has failed to take any account of the 10 new Member States despite the fact that they have extremely dynamic bee-keeping sectors. It has equally ignored the new three-year programmes introduced by Regulations 797/2004 and 917/2004, while mistakenly making reference to Regulation 1221/1997, which are based on an expected budget of EUR 23 m. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0345 === VERT/7514===






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Appropriations 1 972 925 000 1 972 925 000 684 000 000 684 000 000 680 168 000 680 168 000 0 0 680 168 000 680 168 000

Reserves

Heading: Beef special premium


This appropriation is intended to cover the special premiums, in ..........1782/2003 and Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

Add following text:

These premiums will not be paid for bulls that are actually used for bull-fighting.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: The European Convention for the protection of animals kept for farming purposes (Council Directive 98/58/EC) states that these animals should not suffer pain, injury, fear or distress. Clearly these conditions are not met where it concerns bulls that are used for bull-fighting. Therefore, these bulls, which are registered separately in Spain and can thus eventually be distinguished from the herds, should not be eligible for the EU premium. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0232 === ENVI/5321===

Budget reference line : 05 03 02 08 << Tabled by Satu Hassi, David Hammerstein Mintz, Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance >>





Appropriations 1 972 925 000 1 972 925 000 684 000 000 684 000 000 680 168 000 680 168 000 680 168 000 680 168 000

Reserves

Heading: Beef special premium

Remarks:

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After paragraph

Add following text:

These premiums will not be paid for bulls that are actually used for bull-fighting.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: The European Convention for the protection of animals kept for farming purposes (Council Directive 98/58/EC) states that these animals should not suffer pain, injury, fear or distress. Clearly these conditions are not met where it concerns bulls that are used for bull-fighting. Therefore, these bulls, which are registered separately in Spain and can thus eventually be distinguished from the herds, should not be eligible for the EU premium. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4628 === BUDG/4628===



Item 05 03 02 13 Sheep and goat premium



Appropriations 1 325 470 000 1 325 470 000 700 000 000 700 000 000 696 079 000 696 079 000 3 921 000 3 921 000 700 000 000 700 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Reinstatement of payment appropriations from the preliminary draft budget to enable the system to operate smoothly. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4629 === BUDG/4629===



Item 05 03 02 14 Sheep and goat supplementary premium


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Appropriations 398 000 000 398 000 000 217 000 000 217 000 000 215 784 000 215 784 000 1 216 000 1 216 000 217 000 000 217 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Reducing the appropriations would create problems in already problematic disadvantaged or mountain areas. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0233 === ENVI/5413===

Budget reference line : 05 03 02 22 << Tabled by Jutta D. Haug, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety >>





Appropriations 916 430 000 916 430 000 919 000 000 919 000 000 913 852 000 913 852 000 -91 000 000 -91 000 000 822 852 000 822 852 000

Reserves

Heading: Tobacco premiums


This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on premiums granted ..........Council Regulation (EEC) No 2076/92 and Council Regulation (EC) No 546/2002.

Add following text:

Tobacco subsidies shall be phased out gradually, as they are inconsistent with the EU's objective to contribute to the attainment of a high level of health protection. The decrease of 10% should be compensated by an equal increase in appropriations for Rural Development in order to increase quality of life in rural areas and to support diversification of crops, following the decisions on support for rural development and as a starting point for new Financial Perspectives.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:


Item 05 04 01 12 Promoting the adaptation and the development of rural areas

Amend remarks and figures as follows:

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Appropriations 631 000 000 631 000 000 704 100 000 704 100 000 704 100 000 704 100 000 91 000 000 91 000 000 795 100 000 795 100 000

Reserves

Heading: Promoting the adaptation and the development of rural areas


The increase of €91 million is intended in particular to finance measures to support diversification of crops in regions largely dependent on the production of tobacco.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Tobacco consumption has a dramatic impact on public health in Europe. More than 500 000 EU citizens die each years a result of tobacco-related diseases. It is inconsistent for the EU to promote good health and at the same time subsidise tobacco-growing. Tobacco subsidies should be phased out gradually. The EU should support the rural areas so that tobacco farmers could switch to other crops. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4630 === BUDG/4630===






Appropriations 916 430 000 916 430 000 919 000 000 919 000 000 913 852 000 913 852 000 5 148 000 5 148 000 919 000 000 919 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Reinstatement of appropriations from the preliminary draft budget which remain lower than those implemented in 2004. The tobacco scheme should be left to operate normally in accordance with the agreed reform. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Appropriations 916 430 000 916 430 000 919 000 000 919 000 000 913 852 000 913 852 000 5 148 000 5 148 000 919 000 000 919 000 000

Reserves

Justification: The constant cut-backs in Community appropriations of every kind for tobacco-growers entail a reduction in Community production, an increase in tobacco imports and job losses. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4624 === BUDG/4624===

Budget reference line : 05 03 02 22 << Tabled by Jutta D. Haug, Committee on Budgets >>





Appropriations 916 430 000 916 430 000 919 000 000 919 000 000 913 852 000 913 852 000 -91 000 000 -91 000 000 822 852 000 822 852 000

Reserves





Former ArticleItem 05 02 10 01

After paragraph

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Add following text:

Tobacco subsidies are to be phased out, as they are incompatible with the EU's objective of helping to attain a high standard of public health.Further to the decisions on promoting the development of rural areas and as a basis for the Financial Perspective, the 10% cut should be compensated by a corresponding increase in appropriations for the development of rural areas in order to promote the quality of life in rural areas and diversification of crops.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Tobacco subsidies are to be phased out, as they are incompatible with the EU's objective of helping to attain a high standard of public health. Further to the decisions on promoting the development of rural areas and as a basis for the Financial Perspective, the 10% cut should be compensated by a corresponding increase in appropriations for the development of rural areas in order to promote the quality of life in rural areas and diversification of crops. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4770 === BUDG/4770===

Budget reference line : 05 03 02 22 << Tabled by Neena Gill, Åsa Westlund, Linda McAvan, Dan Jørgensen, Anna Hedh, Marianne Mikko, Charles Tannock, Phillip Whitehead >>





Appropriations 916 430 000 916 430 000 919 000 000 919 000 000 913 852 000 913 852 000 -913 852 000 -913 852 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserves

Justification: There is no justification for maintaining this line. The EU and national governments spend vast amounts of money to counter the negative effects of tobacco on the European population and health advertising. It is indefensible to subsidise tobacco producers on one hand while warning the citizens about the ill effects of tobacco use. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0302 === MEMB/0004===


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<< Tabled by Richard James Ashworth, Robert Atkins, Christopher Beazley, John Bowis, Philip Bradbourn, Philip Bushill-Matthews, Milan Cabrnoch, Giles Chichester, Panayiotis Demetriou, Nirj Deva, Den Dover, Petr Duchoň, Jonathan Evans, Hynek Fajmon, Christofer Fjellner, Daniel Hannan, Malcolm Harbour, Gunnar Hökmark, Anna Ibrisagic, Caroline Jackson, Syed Salah Kamall, Tunne Kelam, Timothy Kirkhope, Edward McMillan-Scott, James Nicholson, Miroslav Ouzký, Neil Parish, John Purvis, Struan Stevenson, Ivo Strejček, Robert Sturdy, Nina Škottová, Charles Tannock, Geoffrey Van Orden, Oldřich Vlasák, Jan Zahradil, Jaroslav Zvěřina >>





Appropriations 916 430 000 916 430 000 919 000 000 919 000 000 913 852 000 913 852 000 -913 852 000 -913 852 000 0 0

Reserves

Justification: Subsidising tobacco production in the European Union in inconsistent with the aims and objections of the Public Health programme of the EU and consequently represents very poor value for money for EU citizens. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0346 === VERT/7536===




Amend heading, remarks and figures as follows: 05 03 02 22 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations 916 430 000 916 430 000 919 000 000 919 000 000 913 852 000 913 852 000 -913 852 000 -913 852 000 0 0

Reserves



Former Item 05 02 10 01

Delete following text:

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on premiums granted in accordance with Article 3 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2076/92 and Council Regulation (EC) No 546/2002.

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Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Smoking is bad for your health. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4772 === BUDG/4772===

Budget reference line : 05 03 02 22 << Tabled by Neena Gill, Phillip Whitehead, Åsa Westlund, Linda McAvan, Dan Jørgensen, Anna Hedh, Marianne Mikko >>






Reserves -------------------------------




Appropriations 100 000 000 100 000 000 100 000 000 100 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Aid for diversification in tobacco growing regions


100.000.000 of the money cut from the 05 03 02 22 line should be re-allocated to a new line for the tobacco growers in these same regions so that they are able to invest in diversification.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

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Appropriations 25 000 000 25 000 000 25 000 000 25 000 000

Reserves

Heading: HELP - for a life without tobacco campaign on the harmful effects of smoking and to stop smoking in public places


25.000.000 of the money cut from the 05 03 02 22 line should be re-allocated to a new line that will help fund the HELP campaign organised by the Commission to stop smoking in public places and help smokers to quit smoking.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: There is no justification for maintaining this line. The EU and national governments spend vast amounts of money to counter the negative effects of tobacco on the European population and health advertising. It is indefensible to subsidise tobacco producers on one hand while warning the citizens about the ill effects of tobacco use, but rather a portion of these funds should be given to diversification in these geographical areas.

This funding should also be re-directed to fund part of the € 72 million needed for the 4 year HELP - For a life without tobacco anti-smoking campaign on the harmful effects of smoking and to stop smoking in public places that is being run by the European Commission. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4810 === BUDG/4810===

Budget reference line : 05 03 02 22 << Tabled by Neena Gill, Michael Cashman, Phillip Whitehead, Åsa Westlund, Linda McAvan, Dan Jørgensen, Anna Hedh, Marianne Mikko >>




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Reserves -------------------------------




Appropriations 100 000 000 100 000 000 100 000 000 100 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Aid for diversification in tobacco growing regions


100.000.000 of the money cut from the 05 03 02 22 line should be re-allocated to a new line for the tobacco growers in these same regions so that they are able to invest in diversification.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: There is no justification for maintaining this line. The EU and national governments spend vast amounts of money to counter the negative effects of tobacco on the European population and health advertising. It is indefensible to subsidise tobacco producers on one hand while warning the citizens about the ill effects of tobacco use, but rather a portion of these funds should be given to diversification in these geographical areas. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0449 === PPE//7001===

Budget reference line : 05 03 02 27 << Tabled by Richard James Ashworth, Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats >>


Item 05 03 02 27 Aid for energy crops



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Appropriations 68 000 000 68 000 000 43 700 000 43 700 000 43 700 000 43 700 000 24 300 000 24 300 000 68 000 000 68 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Aid for energy crops


This appropriation is intended to cover area aid to producers ..........5 of Title IV of Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.

Add following text:

-

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Given the growing urgency for leading nations to meet Kyoto emissions targets and the political and economic imperative to reduce fossil fuel dependency, the EU should be encouraging development and production of sustainable energy crops. Therefore, the EU should maintain support at the level set in 2005. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0111 === AGRI/5237===

Budget reference line : 05 03 02 27 << Tabled by Thijs Berman >>





Appropriations 68 000 000 68 000 000 43 700 000 43 700 000 43 700 000 43 700 000 24 300 000 24 300 000 68 000 000 68 000 000

Reserves

Justification: In keeping with EU commitments regarding CO2 substitution, farmers should be encouraged to grow energy crops. The development of alternatives to fossil fuels should be stepped up. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Budget reference line : 05 03 02 27 << Tabled by Richard James Ashworth >>





Appropriations 68 000 000 68 000 000 43 700 000 43 700 000 43 700 000 43 700 000 24 300 000 24 300 000 68 000 000 68 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Given the growing urgency for leading nations to meet Kyoto emissions targets and the political and economic imperative to reduce fossil fuel dependency, the EU should be encouraging development and production of sustainable energy crops. Therefore, the EU should maintain support at the level set in 2005.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4606 === BUDG/4606===



Item 05 03 02 28 Aid for silkworms



Appropriations 1 000 000 1 000 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Reserves

Justification: The amount of EUR 1 million proposed is the minimum that could be made available for a traditional sector in the EU which is now facing the risk of total elimination. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0112 === AGRI/5167===


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Item 05 03 02 29 Area aid for dried grapes



Appropriations 114 000 000 114 000 000 111 000 000 111 000 000 110 378 000 110 378 000 12 622 000 12 622 000 123 000 000 123 000 000

Reserves

Justification: The maximum guaranteed area and the areas for which aid was requested during the previous marketing year (2004-2005) are larger than envisaged by the Commission when drawing up its draft budget. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4631 === BUDG/4631===



Item 05 03 02 29 Area aid for dried grapes



Appropriations 114 000 000 114 000 000 111 000 000 111 000 000 110 378 000 110 378 000 622 000 622 000 111 000 000 111 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Reinstatement of appropriations from the preliminary draft budget, which still remain lower than those implemented in 2004 and the appropriations for 2005. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4632 === BUDG/4632===



Item 05 03 02 35 POSEI — Other



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Appropriations 63 999 000 63 999 000 53 000 000 53 000 000 52 703 000 52 703 000 297 000 297 000 53 000 000 53 000 000

Reserves

Justification: It is not advisable to reduce appropriations earmarked for aid to island regions which have special problems owing to their remoteness or their size. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0114 === AGRI/5238===

Budget reference line : 05 04 01 02 << Tabled by Thijs Berman >>


Item 05 04 01 02 Setting-up of young farmers



Appropriations 134 000 000 134 000 000 144 200 000 144 200 000 144 200 000 144 200 000 25 000 000 25 000 000 169 200 000 169 200 000

Reserves

Justification: Young people should be given incentives to set up in farming. The contribution made by young farmers and their families is essential to the success of rural development measures. The appropriations should therefore be increased. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0113 === AGRI/5254===



Item 05 04 01 02 Setting-up of young farmers



Appropriations 134 000 000 134 000 000 144 200 000 144 200 000 144 200 000 144 200 000 144 200 000 144 200 000

Reserves

Heading:

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Setting-up of young farmers


Add following text:

Particular attention should be devoted to young farmers' capacity for innovation.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: In the reformed agricultural policy, innovation will assume an increasingly central role. Young farmers in particular should seize the opportunities this presents. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0287 === AGRI/5263===

Budget reference line : 05 04 01 03 << Tabled by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development >>


Item 05 04 01 03 Training



Appropriations 36 000 000 36 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 15 000 000 15 000 000 55 000 000 55 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Training


Special attention must be paid to renewal and innovation.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Innovation will play an increasingly central role in the reformed agricultural policy.

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Training needs are growing as a result of commitments made in relation to rural development and rational, sustainable farming. Now that there are ten new Member States, these needs will grow still further. What is more, the European farming sector can play a key role in the Lisbon strategy only if it provides farmers with opportunities to acquire as much knowledge and know-how as possible. The appropriations should be increased accordingly.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0347 === VERT/7539===



Item 05 04 01 03 Training



Appropriations 36 000 000 36 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 44 000 000 44 000 000

Reserves

Justification: In some areas, training opportunities in agriculture and in the countryside are very much lacking. As a result of accession by the 10 new Member States, requirements will greatly increase. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0348 === VERT/7540===



Item 05 04 01 08 Agri-environment — New system



Appropriations 1 981 000 000 1 981 000 000 2 217 200 000 2 217 200 000 2 217 200 000 2 217 200 000 200 000 000 200 000 000 2 417 200 000 2 417 200 000

Reserves

Justification: European agriculture has considerable potential in terms of achieving the environmental performance demanded by society. To enable that potential to be exploited to a greater extent, commensurate budget funding must be available. As a result of accession by the 10 new Member States, there is an increased need for agri-environment measures.

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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0117 === AGRI/5212===

Budget reference line : 05 04 01 08 << Tabled by Marie-Hélène Aubert, Friedrich-Wilhelm Graefe zu Baringdorf >>


Item 05 04 01 08 Agri-environment — New system



Appropriations 1 981 000 000 1 981 000 000 2 217 200 000 2 217 200 000 2 217 200 000 2 217 200 000 200 000 000 200 000 000 2 417 200 000 2 417 200 000

Reserves

Justification:

European agriculture has considerable potential in terms of achieving the environmental performance demanded by society. To enable that potential to be exploited to a greater extent, commensurate budget funding must be available. As a result of accession by the 10 new Member States, there is a markedly increased need for agri-environment measures. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0349 === VERT/7541===



Item 05 04 01 09 Improving the processing and marketing of agricultural products



Appropriations 195 000 000 195 000 000 240 100 000 240 100 000 240 100 000 240 100 000 50 000 000 50 000 000 290 100 000 290 100 000

Reserves

Justification: Making quality products is a core feature of the European agricultural model. Improving processing and marketing conditions makes a crucial contribution towards strengthening European agriculture. Demand and the need for measures to improve processing and marketing conditions will greatly increase following EU enlargement. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Draft amendment 0118 === AGRI/5255===



Item 05 04 01 11 Forestry — New system



Appropriations 372 000 000 372 000 000 389 100 000 389 100 000 389 100 000 389 100 000 389 100 000 389 100 000

Reserves

Heading: Forestry — New system


Within European forestry policy, priority should be assigned to preventing and combating forest fires and preventing plant diseases caused by serious droughts.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: In order to combat forest fires, planting the right species is crucial. New planting should also take account of the need to combat diseases. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0350 === VERT/7542===






Appropriations 631 000 000 631 000 000 704 100 000 704 100 000 704 100 000 704 100 000 100 000 000 100 000 000 804 100 000 804 100 000

Reserves

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Justification: Article 33 of the Regulation makes provision for measures for the new integrated policy for rural areas, offering Member States the possibility of diversifying activities in the farming-related sphere. These measures should be given more support. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4623 === BUDG/4623===






Appropriations 631 000 000 631 000 000 704 100 000 704 100 000 704 100 000 704 100 000 91 000 000 91 000 000 795 100 000 795 100 000

Reserves

Heading: Promoting the adaptation and the development of rural areas


The increase of EUR 91 m is intended, in particular, to finance measures to promote crop diversification in regions which are heavily dependent on tobacco production.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Consumption of tobacco has a serious impact on public health in Europe. More than 500 000 EU citizens die of tobacco-related diseases every year. It is inconsistent for the EU to promote health while at the same time subsidising tobacco-growing. Tobacco subsidies should be phased out. The EU should support rural areas to enable tobacco farmers to switch to other products. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0119 === AGRI/5253===



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Item 05 07 01 02 Monitoring and preventive measures — Direct payments by the European Community



Appropriations 9 100 000 9 100 000 9 400 000 9 400 000 9 400 000 9 400 000 2 600 000 2 600 000 12 000 000 12 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Monitoring and preventive measures — Direct payments by the European Community


This appropriation is intended to cover mainly a contribution to ..........checks as well as the evaluations of the CAP regimes.

Add following text:

The additional appropriations should be used, in particular, to increase the number of staff at the control departments.These staff should be used partly to carry out unannounced checks.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Particularly on account of the recent enlargement of the EU from 15 to 25 Member States and the introduction of a radical reform of the CAP, a substantial increase in funds for monitoring and prevention is justified. A further intensification of monitoring and prevention will also help to convince the public of the legitimacy of the CAP. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0410 === GUE//7645===

Budget reference line : 05 08 06 << Tabled by Ilda Figueiredo, Pedro Guerreiro, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left >>


Article 05 08 06 Enhancing public awareness of the common agricultural policy

Amend remarks and figures as follows: 05 08 06 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 500 000 500 000 7 000 000 7 000 000

Reserves

Heading:

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Enhancing public awareness of the common agricultural policy


This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of these ..........as provided for in Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 814/2000.

Add following text:

The measures may take the form of:

Add following text:

- measures aimed at promoting cooperation and associations between farming organisations and other players in the rural environment with a view to revitalising rural areas,


The measures may take the form of: — annual work programmes submitted, in particular, by farmers' or rural development organisations,

consumers' associations and environmental protection associations,

— specific measures submitted, in particular, by the public authorities of the Member States, the media and universities,

— activities implemented at the Commission's initiative,

— activities for the promotion of family farming and supporting small and medium-sized holdings and young farmers.farming.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Associations can play an extremely important role in this context since they are by their very nature a forum for cooperation, collaboration and the exchange of information, and their activities should therefore be supported in this area.

It is essential to promote the setting-up of small farmers, young farmers and family farming in order to fix the population and reverse the growing abandonment of rural areas. The appropriations should therefore be increased. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0120 === AGRI/5171===

Budget reference line : 05 08 06 << Tabled by Katerina Batzeli, Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development >>




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Appropriations 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 500 000 500 000 7 000 000 7 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Since 2003, the amount against this heading has remained the same in spite of enlargement. The results of the referendums on the European Constitution, especially in rural areas, demonstrate that it is more necessary than ever to provide information on European policies, in particular the CAP. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0303 === MEMB/0007===

Budget reference line : 05 08 06 << Tabled by Richard James Ashworth, Robert Atkins, Christopher Beazley, John Bowis, Philip Bradbourn, Philip Bushill-Matthews, Milan Cabrnoch, Giles Chichester, Panayiotis Demetriou, Nirj Deva, Den Dover, Petr Duchoň, Jonathan Evans, Hynek Fajmon, Christofer Fjellner, Daniel Hannan, Malcolm Harbour, Gunnar Hökmark, Anna Ibrisagic, Caroline Jackson, Syed Salah Kamall, Tunne Kelam, Timothy Kirkhope, Edward McMillan-Scott, James Nicholson, Miroslav Ouzký, Neil Parish, John Purvis, Struan Stevenson, Ivo Strejček, Robert Sturdy, Nina Škottová, Charles Tannock, Geoffrey Van Orden, Oldřich Vlasák, Jan Zahradil, Jaroslav Zvěřina >>





Appropriations 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 -6 500 000 -6 500 000 0 0

Reserves

Justification: The CAP is in urgent need of reform and, therefore, money spent promoting awareness of the CAP does not represent value for money to the EU taxpayer. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 3512 === BUDG/3512===



Item 17 01 04 01 Plant-health measures — Expenditure on administrative management


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Appropriations 700 000 700 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 -5 000 -5 000 45 000 45 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 17 04 04 Plant-health measures



Appropriations 3 000 000 3 000 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 5 000 5 000 2 505 000 2 505 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 17 01 04 02 Public health (2003 to 2008) — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 2 844 000 2 844 000 1 900 000 1 900 000 1 900 000 1 900 000 -190 000 -190 000 1 710 000 1 710 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 17 03 01 01 Public health (2003 to 2008)



Appropriations 51 300 000 51 895 000 51 500 000 51 457 644 51 500 000 51 457 644 190 000 190 000 51 690 000 51 647 644

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 17 01 04 03 Community activities in favour of consumers — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 1 122 222 1 122 222 1 122 220 1 122 220 1 122 220 1 122 220 -112 222 -112 222 1 009 998 1 009 998

Reserves -------------------------------


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Article 17 02 01 Community activities in favour of consumers



Appropriations 19 077 778 20 000 000 19 077 780 18 500 000 19 077 780 18 500 000 112 222 112 222 19 190 002 18 612 222

Reserves

Justification: Parliament considers it important to achieve the right balance between administrative and operational appropriations in a period of scarcity of resources. Also in view of the simplification of procedures foreseen with the review of the Financial Regulation, the Commission should have scope to reduce expenditure in administrative management in order to reinforce the operational lines. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4651 === BUDG/4651===



Item 17 01 04 04 Pilot study: risk financing model for livestock epidemics — Expenditure on administrative management




Reserves

Justification: The importance of finding better systems to cover expenditure resulting from livestock epidemics is continuously stressed by outbreaks of contagious list-A diseases in the world, enhancing the risk for a European crisis. Furthermore little seems to have been undertaken by the Commission so far. Budgetary prudence demands continuation of this pilot project. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0524 === ALDE/7438===

Budget reference line : 17 01 04 04 << Tabled by Jan Mulder, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe >>




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Reserves

Justification: The importance of finding better systems to cover expenditure resulting from livestock epidemics is continuously stressed by outbreaks of contagious list-A diseases in the world, enhancing the risk for a European crisis. Furthermore little seems to have been undertaken by the Commission so far. Budgetary prudence demands continuation of this pilot project. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0288 === AGRI/5264===




Amend heading, remarks and figures as follows: 17 01 04 04 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT



Reserves

Heading: Pilot project:study: risk financing model for livestock epidemics — Expenditure on administrative management


Add following text:

The pilot project should include an analysis of the costs and benefits of (emergency) vaccination against epizootic diseases, in particular the feasibility of medication against avian influenza.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: This amendment is in line with the amendment tabled by the rapporteur, and calls for special attention to be paid to vaccination, particularly against avian influenza, given the new threat from this disease. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Draft amendment 0525 === ALDE/7457===

Budget reference line : 17 01 04 06 << Tabled by Jan Mulder, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe >>




Appropriations 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Pilot Study impact of migratory birds on the spreading of contagious diseases


This appropriation is intended to cover on studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications to asses the impact migratory birds have on spreading contagious diseases in Europe. Special interest should be given to survey migratory routes of species of birds.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Since the latest outbreak of Avian Influenza in Russia it has become clear that the possible risk migratory birds pose to Human and Animal health needs to be assessed. As stated in a recent EC press release by the group of experts (IP/05/1068) there is not enough information available to determine to what extent the spread of the disease might have been caused by wild birds. In order to be able to combat spreading of contagious diseases in Europe in a decisive manner, a pilot study should be undertaken to determine the impact of migratory birds and to survey the migratory routes of species of birds. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0289 === AGRI/5265===



Add: 17 01 04 06 — Amend classification: CE

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Amend type: NDA 17 01 04 06 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Pilot project on migratory birds and the propagation of contagious diseases


Add following text:

This appropriation is intended to fund studies, meetings of experts, information campaigns and publications assessing the role played by migratory birds in the propagation of contagious diseases in Europe. Special attention must be paid to mapping the migratory routes of the various bird species.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification:

Since the recent outbreak of avian influenza in Russia, the need for an assessment of the risk that migratory birds could pose to human and animal health has become apparent. As indicated in a recent Commission press release on the work being carried out by the group of experts (IP/05/1068), there is not enough information available to determine to what extent the spread of the disease might have been caused by wild birds. In order to be able effectively to combat the propagation of contagious diseases in Europe, a pilot project should be carried out with a view to determining the role played by migratory birds and to mapping the migratory routes of the various bird species. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4646 === BUDG/4646===





Appropriations 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

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Reserves

Heading: Pilot Study impact of migratory birds on the spreading of contagious diseases


This appropriation is intended to cover on studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications to asses the impact migratory birds have on spreading contagious diseases in Europe. Special interest should be given to survey migratory routes of species of birds.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Since the latest outbreak of Avian Influenza in Russia it has become clear that the possible risk migratory birds pose to Human and Animal health needs to be assessed. As stated in a recent EC press release by the group of experts (IP/05/1068) there is not enough information available to determine to what extent the spread of the disease might have been caused by wild birds. In order to be able to combat spreading of contagious diseases in Europe in a decisive manner, a pilot study should be undertaken to determine the impact of migratory birds and to survey the migratory routes of species of birds. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0290 === AGRI/5266===





Appropriations 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000

Reserves

Heading: Pilot project: coexistence of transgenic crops and traditional and/or organic crops


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The purpose of this pilot project is, in particular, to:

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- increase knowledge of GMO cross-fertilisation and dissemination,

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- analyse the economic consequences of the measures required for ensuring coexistence of genetically modified crops and traditional and organic crops,

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- look into the feasibility of introducing a public register of national strategies and best practices concerning coxistence in Member States and non-member countries.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: In view of Member States’ very varying practices and contradictory scientific advice, it is essential that knowledge should be increased, at Community level, about coexistence of genetically modified crops and traditional and organic crops. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0125 === AGRI/5262===

Budget reference line : 17 04 02 AGRI/5262 Compromise amendment between AGRI/5173, AGRI/5251, AGRI/5252 << Tabled by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development >>


Article 17 04 02 Other measures in the veterinary, animal welfare and public-health field



Appropriations 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 20 000 000 20 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Other measures in the veterinary, animal welfare and public-health field

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Part of these appropriations should be used for research by an EU consortium of research institutions to develop better markers, vaccines and discriminatory tests for highly contageous animal diseases, such as Foot and Mouth Disease, Classical Swine Fever and others.

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These appropriations shall also be used to enhance preparedness against Avian Influenza in all its mutations for both public and animal health, which includes increased monitoring, development of marker-vaccins, as well as aid to third countries victim to this epidemic.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: The continuing epidemic of Avian Influenza in Asia and Eastern Europe, its human victims and its discovery in pigs provide a large risk for both human and animal health in the European Union. The Commission should have sufficient means to prepare for such occasions, without decreasing its important work on other contagious diseases. An increase in funding relative is therefore justified.

This amendment aims also to further research to improve marker vaccines and discriminatory tests for highly contagious animal diseases. The research should focus on Foot and Mouth Disease, in line with the recent changes in the EU policy to combat FMD, and on other animal diseases such as Classical Swine Fever, Avian Flu, etc. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0504 === ALDE/7439===

Budget reference line : 17 04 02 << Tabled by Jan Mulder, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe >>





Appropriations 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 12 500 000 12 500 000

Reserves


Remarks:

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After paragraph

Add following text:


Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: The continuing epidemic of Avian Influenza in Asia and Eastern Europe, its human victims and its discovery in pigs provide a large risk for both human and animal health in the European Union. The Commission should have sufficient means to prepare for such occasions, without decreasing its important work on other contagious diseases. An increase in funding relative is therefore justified. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4645 === BUDG/4645===

Budget reference line : 17 04 02 << Tabled by Jan Mulder, Committee on Budgets >>





Appropriations 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 12 500 000 12 500 000

Reserves



Technical and scientific measures necessary to develop Community veterinary legislation, ..........in broilers in Sweden, are also covered by this appropriation.

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Legal basis:

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Reference acts:

Justification: The continuing epidemic of Avian Influenza in Asia and Eastern Europe, its human victims and its discovery in pigs provide a large risk for both human and animal health in the European Union. The Commission should have sufficient means to prepare for such occasions, without decreasing its important work on other contagious diseases. An increase in funding relative is therefore justified. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 0505 === ALDE/7440===






Appropriations 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000

Reserves



Add following text:


Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: This amendment aims to further research to improve marker vaccines and discriminatory tests for highly contagious animal diseases. The research should focus on Foot and Mouth Disease, in line with the recent changes in the EU policy to combat FMD, and on other animal diseases such as Classical Swine Fever, Avian Flu, etc. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Budget reference line : 17 04 02 << Tabled by Jan Mulder, Committee on Budgets >>





Appropriations 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000

Reserves



Technical and scientific measures necessary to develop Community veterinary legislation, ..........in broilers in Sweden, are also covered by this appropriation.

Add following text:


Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: This amendment aims to further research to improve marker vaccines and discriminatory tests for highly contagious animal diseases. The research should focus on Foot and Mouth Disease, in line with the recent changes in the EU policy to combat FMD, and on other animal diseases such as Classical Swine Fever, Avian Flu, etc. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Proposed modification 4120 === BUDG/4120===

Budget reference line : 17 04 05 << Tabled by Jutta D. Haug, Committee on Budgets >>


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Article 17 04 05 Other measures

Amend heading, remarks and legal basis as follows: 17 04 05 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Reserves

Heading: Community Plant Variety OfficeOther measures


During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, ..........agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.


This article is intended to take account of: — any amounts recovered in connection with irregularities or fraud pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,

— any penalties and interest collected,

— any securities forfeited and in particular those to be credited to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund in application of the proposal for a regulation,

— any amounts retained pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 595/91,


in cases where the payment was originally entered in this chapter.


However, amounts associated with public storage operations continue to come under the storage accounts.

Legal basis: Before paragraph

Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 of 27 July 1994 on Community plant ..........p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2506/95 (OJ L 258, 28.10.1995, p. 3).


Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 283/72 (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

Reference acts:

Justification: The Community Plant Variety Office is a decentralised Agency with a specific legal act, which should be identified as such in the EU budget. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Budget reference line : 04 02 01 << Tabled by Giovanni Pittella, Committee on Budgets >>


Article 04 02 01 European Social Fund (ESF) – Objective 1



Appropriations 6 330 986 284 4 274 382 477 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032 6 610 531 936 5 297 106 032 0 686 996 984 6 610 531 936 5 984 103 016

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Appropriations 398 600 121 446 315 020 365 115 509 361 270 357 365 115 509 360 390 357 0 33 754 822 365 115 509 394 145 179

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 3 911 064 342 3 452 614 538 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052 3 988 828 533 3 619 877 052 0 299 011 474 3 988 828 533 3 918 888 526

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Article 04 02 08 EQUAL



Appropriations 615 029 882 330 110 956 650 864 425 429 746 539 650 864 425 417 062 539 0 95 518 731 650 864 425 512 581 270

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Appropriations 3 524 726 690 2 571 398 641 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741 3 807 195 363 2 992 119 741 0 647 440 130 3 807 195 363 3 639 559 871

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 401 691 170 196 452 665 429 535 652 259 175 186 429 535 652 219 067 186 0 85 666 407 429 535 652 304 733 593

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 11 06 01 Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) – Objective 1



Appropriations 498 625 711 328 283 779 509 220 838 410 793 208 509 220 838 409 818 208 0 3 790 896 509 220 838 413 609 104

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 03 01 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) – Objective 1




12 726 961 549

17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

17 517 005 689

14 412 639 721

0 1 416 680 140 17 517 005 689

15 829 319 861

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 03 04 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2



Appropriations 3 145 689 964 3 435 789 185 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908 3 039 945 977 2 795 389 908 0 412 105 046 3 039 945 977 3 207 494 954

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Article 13 03 06 Urban



Appropriations 131 887 810 63 328 096 134 267 691 85 322 361 134 267 691 81 146 361 0 34 126 820 134 267 691 115 273 181

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 03 13 Interreg III Community initiative



Appropriations 1 109 963 603 581 274 945 1 156 863 141 819 527 006 1 156 863 141 798 495 006 0 154 252 497 1 156 863 141 952 747 503

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 04 01 Cohesion Fund



Appropriations 5 126 432 989 3 000 000 000 6 026 582 110 3 500 000 000 6 026 582 110 3 500 000 000 0 799 000 000 6 026 582 110 4 299 000 000

Reserves

Justification: With a view to reducing outstanding payments on commitments, and taking into account the Member States' forecasts, it is necessary to ensure an effective implementation of these budget lines. Payment appropriations are, therefore, increased by 50% over the Draft Budget. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0444 === PPE//7002===

Budget reference line : 04 02 01 << Tabled by Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats >>


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Appropriations 6 330 986 284 4 274 382 477 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032 6 610 531 936 5 297 106 032 0 12 835 000 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 398 600 121 446 315 020 365 115 509 361 270 357 365 115 509 360 390 357 0 880 000 365 115 509 361 270 357

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 3 911 064 342 3 452 614 538 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052 3 988 828 533 3 619 877 052 0 9 000 000 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 615 029 882 330 110 956 650 864 425 429 746 539 650 864 425 417 062 539 0 12 684 000 650 864 425 429 746 539

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 3 524 726 690 2 571 398 641 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741 3 807 195 363 2 992 119 741 0 7 120 000 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741

Reserves

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Appropriations 401 691 170 196 452 665 429 535 652 259 175 186 429 535 652 219 067 186 0 40 108 000 429 535 652 259 175 186

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Appropriations 498 625 711 328 283 779 509 220 838 410 793 208 509 220 838 409 818 208 0 975 000 509 220 838 410 793 208

Reserves -------------------------------






12 726 961 549

17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

17 517 005 689

14 412 639 721

0 34 070 000 17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

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Appropriations 3 145 689 964 3 435 789 185 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908 3 039 945 977 2 795 389 908 0 7 120 000 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908

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Appropriations 131 887 810 63 328 096 134 267 691 85 322 361 134 267 691 81 146 361 0 4 176 000 134 267 691 85 322 361

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 1 109 963 603 581 274 945 1 156 863 141 819 527 006 1 156 863 141 798 495 006 0 21 032 000 1 156 863 141 819 527 006

Reserves

Justification: Restore the PDB. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0480 === ALDE/7468===

Budget reference line : 04 02 01 << Tabled by Nathalie Griesbeck, Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe >>





Appropriations 6 330 986 284 4 274 382 477 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032 6 610 531 936 5 297 106 032 0 12 835 000 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 398 600 121 446 315 020 365 115 509 361 270 357 365 115 509 360 390 357 0 880 000 365 115 509 361 270 357

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Appropriations 3 911 064 342 3 452 614 538 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052 3 988 828 533 3 619 877 052 0 9 000 000 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052

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Appropriations 615 029 882 330 110 956 650 864 425 429 746 539 650 864 425 417 062 539 0 12 684 000 650 864 425 429 746 539

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 3 524 726 690 2 571 398 641 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741 3 807 195 363 2 992 119 741 0 7 120 000 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741

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Appropriations 401 691 170 196 452 665 429 535 652 259 175 186 429 535 652 219 067 186 0 40 108 000 429 535 652 259 175 186

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 498 625 711 328 283 779 509 220 838 410 793 208 509 220 838 409 818 208 0 975 000 509 220 838 410 793 208

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12 726 961 549

17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

17 517 005 689

14 412 639 721

0 34 070 000 17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

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Appropriations 3 145 689 964 3 435 789 185 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908 3 039 945 977 2 795 389 908 0 7 120 000 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 131 887 810 63 328 096 134 267 691 85 322 361 134 267 691 81 146 361 0 4 176 000 134 267 691 85 322 361

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 1 109 963 603 581 274 945 1 156 863 141 819 527 006 1 156 863 141 798 495 006 0 21 032 000 1 156 863 141 819 527 006

Reserves

Justification: Reinstate PDB.

At a time when there is a lack of confidence in Europe's ability to offer its citizens a new, competitive economic model capable of facing up to the major challenges of the 21st Century, the budget for heading 2, which is implemented through the Structural Funds and earmarked for the EU's investment priorities, is of vital

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importance to efforts to meet the Lisbon objectives. The investment expenditure implemented through the Structural Funds has profound implications for our economy.

The PDB payment appropriation figures should be reinstated. The 10% overall increase in payment appropriations compared with the 2005 budget is justified by the fact that the payment appropriation level in the 2005 budget was lower than actual programme outturn in 2004.

The figure for total payment appropriations set out in the 2006 PDB is in keeping with the average implementation rates for both general programmes and Community initiatives. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4754 === BUDG/4754===

Budget reference line : 04 02 01 << Tabled by Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Committee on Budgets >>





Appropriations 6 330 986 284 4 274 382 477 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032 6 610 531 936 5 297 106 032 0 12 835 000 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032

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Appropriations 398 600 121 446 315 020 365 115 509 361 270 357 365 115 509 360 390 357 0 880 000 365 115 509 361 270 357

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Appropriations 3 911 064 342 3 452 614 538 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052 3 988 828 533 3 619 877 052 0 9 000 000 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052

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Appropriations 615 029 882 330 110 956 650 864 425 429 746 539 650 864 425 417 062 539 0 12 684 000 650 864 425 429 746 539

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 3 524 726 690 2 571 398 641 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741 3 807 195 363 2 992 119 741 0 7 120 000 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 401 691 170 196 452 665 429 535 652 259 175 186 429 535 652 219 067 186 0 40 108 000 429 535 652 259 175 186

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 498 625 711 328 283 779 509 220 838 410 793 208 509 220 838 409 818 208 0 975 000 509 220 838 410 793 208

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12 726 961 549

17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

17 517 005 689

14 412 639 721

0 34 070 000 17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

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Appropriations 3 145 689 964 3 435 789 185 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908 3 039 945 977 2 795 389 908 0 7 120 000 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 131 887 810 63 328 096 134 267 691 85 322 361 134 267 691 81 146 361 0 4 176 000 134 267 691 85 322 361

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 1 109 963 603 581 274 945 1 156 863 141 819 527 006 1 156 863 141 798 495 006 0 21 032 000 1 156 863 141 819 527 006

Reserves

Justification: The Council's proposed cut in appropriations for this heading is unjustified and unacceptable. The payment figures set out in the 2006 preliminary draft budget should be reinstated so as to allow the pursuit of a policy of cohesion and reduction of economic and social disparities between EU regions. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0400 === GUE//7627===

Budget reference line : 04 02 01 << Tabled by Ilda Figueiredo, Pedro Guerreiro, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left >>




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Appropriations 6 330 986 284 4 274 382 477 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032 6 610 531 936 5 297 106 032 0 12 835 000 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 3 911 064 342 3 452 614 538 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052 3 988 828 533 3 619 877 052 0 9 000 000 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 615 029 882 330 110 956 650 864 425 429 746 539 650 864 425 417 062 539 0 12 684 000 650 864 425 429 746 539

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Appropriations 3 524 726 690 2 571 398 641 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741 3 807 195 363 2 992 119 741 0 7 120 000 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741

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Appropriations 401 691 170 196 452 665 429 535 652 259 175 186 429 535 652 219 067 186 0 40 108 000 429 535 652 259 175 186

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Appropriations 498 625 711 328 283 779 509 220 838 410 793 208 509 220 838 409 818 208 0 975 000 509 220 838 410 793 208

Reserves -------------------------------






12 726 961 549

17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

17 517 005 689

14 412 639 721

0 34 070 000 17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

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Appropriations 3 145 689 964 3 435 789 185 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908 3 039 945 977 2 795 389 908 0 7 120 000 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 131 887 810 63 328 096 134 267 691 85 322 361 134 267 691 81 146 361 0 4 176 000 134 267 691 85 322 361

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Appropriations 1 109 963 603 581 274 945 1 156 863 141 819 527 006 1 156 863 141 798 495 006 0 21 032 000 1 156 863 141 819 527 006

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Justification: .

By comparison with the Commission's estimates in the preliminary draft budget (PDB), the Council has made across-the-board cuts to payment appropriations for the Structural Funds amounting to EUR 150 million. This annual policy of reducing payment appropriations is totally irrational, contributes to the rise in the volume of outstanding commitments and creates problems in relation to the implementation of the structural funds, bearing in mind the expected increase in payments under the 2005 budget. This measure is comprehensible only to those who wish to maintain the budget below 1% of Community GNI at all costs in order to reduce the annual contribution from national budgets, out of blind obedience to the Stability and Growth Pact. The aim of this amendment is to reinstate the PDB payment appropriations for heading 2 in its entirety. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0268 === EMPL/5800===

Budget reference line : 04 02 01 << Tabled by Jamila Madeira, Committee on Employment and Social Affairs >>





Appropriations 6 330 986 284 4 274 382 477 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032 6 610 531 936 5 297 106 032 0 12 835 000 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032

Reserves

Justification: Restore the PDB. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4653 === BUDG/4653===

Budget reference line : 04 02 01 << Tabled by Antonis Samaras, Committee on Budgets >>





Appropriations 6 330 986 284 4 274 382 477 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032 6 610 531 936 5 297 106 032 0 12 835 000 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032

Reserves

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Reinstatement of preliminary draft budget payment appropriations. There should be consistency between these appropriations and commitment appropriations in order to avoid a build-up of outstanding commitments. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4755 === BUDG/4755===






Appropriations 6 330 986 284 4 274 382 477 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032 6 610 531 936 5 297 106 032 0 12 835 000 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032

Reserves

Justification: The Council's proposed cut in appropriations for this heading is unjustified and unacceptable. The payment figures proposed in the 2006 preliminary draft budget should be reinstated, given that appropriations for Objective 1 measures under the European Social Fund (promoting the development and structural adjustment of the least developed regions and ensuring aids to foster the development of the EU’s disadvantaged regions) represent an important aspect of cohesion policy and must therefore be sufficient. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0045 === FEMM/6570===

Budget reference line : 04 02 01 << Tabled by Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou >>





Appropriations 6 330 986 284 4 274 382 477 6 610 531 936 5 309 941 032 6 610 531 936 5 297 106 032 6 610 531 936 5 297 106 032

Reserves

Heading: European Social Fund (ESF) – Objective 1


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Pursuant to Article 3 of the EC Treaty, in defining ..........eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality, between men and women.


Structural Fund appropriations can therefore be used only if the measures which they finance accord with the provisions of the Treaties and with the legal acts adopted pursuant to the Treaties, particularly those concerning environmental protection and equality between men and women, the combating of all forms of discrimination, and the social inclusion of disadvantaged persons, including disabled persons.women.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: All measures financed by the Structural Funds must comply with the principles governing the elimination of all forms of discrimination and governing the social inclusion of disadvantaged persons. It is crucial that Structural Fund actions should be universally accessible. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 3005 === BUDG/3005===



Add: 04 02 02 01 — Amend classification: NCE Amend type: DA


Appropriations 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland


The special programme for peace and reconciliation was continued, in accordance with the decisions of the Berlin European Council to provide EUR 500 million (1999 prices) for the new period of validity of the programme (2000 to 2004). Following the request in the conclusions of the European Council meeting on 17 and 18 June 2004 in Brussels, an additional EUR 105 million, to be allocated in 2005 and 2006, was added to align interventions under the programme with those of the other programmes under the Structural Funds that come to an end in 2006. Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

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Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1105/2003 (OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 3).

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Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing a provisional allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5 thereof.

Reference acts: Add following text:

Conclusions of the European Council meeting on 24 and 25 March 1999 in Berlin, and in particular paragraph 44(b).

Add following text:

Conclusions of the European Council meeting on 17 and 18 June 2004 in Brussels, and in particular paragraph 49.




Appropriations 6 000 000 6 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland


The special programme for peace and reconciliation was continued, in accordance with the decisions mentioned below, of the Berlin European Council to provide EUR 500 million (1999 prices) for the new period of validity of the programme (2000 to 2004). Following the request in the conclusions of the European Council meeting on 17 and 18 June 2004 in Brussels, an additional EUR 105 million, to be allocated in 2005 and 2006, was added to align interventions under the programme with the other programmes under the Structural Funds that come to an end in 2006. Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Legal basis: Add following text:

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 173//2005 (OJ L 29, 2.2.2005, p. 3).

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Add following text:

Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing a provisional allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5 thereof, as last amended by the Act of Accession 2003 (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33).


Conclusions of the European Council meeting on 24 and 25 March 1999 in Berlin, and in particular paragraph 44(b).

Add following text:

Conclusions of the European Council meeting on 17 and 18 June 2004 in Brussels, and in particular paragraph 49.

Justification: This amendment should be seen in connection with amendment 3004. It reinstates the extra €12million for the PEACE programme on condition that an agreement is reached between Council and Parliament in accordance with the provisions of the IIA. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0401 === GUE//7600===

Budget reference line : 04 02 04 << Tabled by Jiří Maštálka, Ilda Figueiredo, Pedro Guerreiro, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left >>





Appropriations 398 600 121 446 315 020 365 115 509 361 270 357 365 115 509 360 390 357 44 884 491 44 609 643 410 000 000 405 000 000

Reserves

Justification:

At least the budget provisions of 2005 must be maintained for ESF objective 2 regions, in order to assist in tackling the problems of rural and urban areas facing structural difficulties. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4756 === BUDG/4756===


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Appropriations 398 600 121 446 315 020 365 115 509 361 270 357 365 115 509 360 390 357 0 880 000 365 115 509 361 270 357

Reserves

Justification: The Council's proposed cut in appropriations for this heading is unjustified and unacceptable. The payment figures proposed in the 2006 preliminary draft budget for supporting the economic and social conversion of regions in structural difficulties should be reinstated. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0269 === EMPL/5801===






Appropriations 398 600 121 446 315 020 365 115 509 361 270 357 365 115 509 360 390 357 0 880 000 365 115 509 361 270 357

Reserves

Justification: Restore the PDB. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0046 === FEMM/6571===






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Appropriations 398 600 121 446 315 020 365 115 509 361 270 357 365 115 509 360 390 357 365 115 509 360 390 357

Reserves






Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: All measures financed by the Structural Funds must comply with the principles governing the elimination of all forms of discrimination and governing the social inclusion of disadvantaged persons. It is crucial that Structural Fund actions should be universally accessible. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0270 === EMPL/5803===






Appropriations 3 911 064 342 3 452 614 538 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052 3 988 828 533 3 619 877 052 0 9 000 000 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052

Reserves

Justification: Restore the PDB. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Appropriations 3 911 064 342 3 452 614 538 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052 3 988 828 533 3 619 877 052 0 9 000 000 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052

Reserves

Justification: The Council's proposed cut in appropriations for this heading is unjustified and unacceptable. The payment figures proposed in the 2006 preliminary draft budget should be reinstated, given the need for sufficient appropriations to fund adaptation and modernisation of education, training and employment promoting programmes throughout EU territory. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0047 === FEMM/6572===






Appropriations 3 911 064 342 3 452 614 538 3 988 828 533 3 628 877 052 3 988 828 533 3 619 877 052 3 988 828 533 3 619 877 052

Reserves





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Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: All measures financed by the Structural Funds must comply with the principles governing the elimination of all forms of discrimination and governing the social inclusion of disadvantaged persons. It is crucial that Structural Fund actions should be universally accessible. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4758 === BUDG/4758===






Appropriations 615 029 882 330 110 956 650 864 425 429 746 539 650 864 425 417 062 539 0 12 684 000 650 864 425 429 746 539

Reserves

Justification: The Council's proposed cut in appropriations for this heading is unjustified and unacceptable. The payment figures proposed in the 2006 preliminary draft budget should be reinstated so as to ensure the necessary funding for measures under the EQUAL Community initiative to eliminate all forms of discrimination and inequalities in connection with the labour market. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0535 === PSE//7248===

Budget reference line : 04 02 08 << Tabled by Socialist Group in the European Parliament >>




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Appropriations 615 029 882 330 110 956 650 864 425 429 746 539 650 864 425 417 062 539 0 12 684 000 650 864 425 429 746 539

Reserves

Justification:

The appropriations for the Equal initiative, with its strand concerning action to combat discrimination against women with regard to access to the labour market, should be returned to the level proposed by the Commission.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0271 === EMPL/5804===






Appropriations 615 029 882 330 110 956 650 864 425 429 746 539 650 864 425 417 062 539 0 12 684 000 650 864 425 429 746 539

Reserves







Appropriations 615 029 882 330 110 956 650 864 425 429 746 539 650 864 425 417 062 539 0 12 684 000 650 864 425 429 746 539

Reserves

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Justification: Reinstatement of preliminary draft budget payment appropriations. Reducing them to a level lower than implementation in 2004 would impede the smooth progress of the timetable of payments. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4779 === BUDG/4779===

Budget reference line : 04 02 08 << Tabled by Catherine Guy-Quint >>





Appropriations 615 029 882 330 110 956 650 864 425 429 746 539 650 864 425 417 062 539 0 12 684 000 650 864 425 429 746 539

Reserves

Justification: The appropriations for the Equal initiative, with its strand concerning action to combat discrimination against women with regard to access to the labour market, should be returned to the level proposed by the Commission. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0048 === FEMM/6573===






Appropriations 615 029 882 330 110 956 650 864 425 429 746 539 650 864 425 417 062 539 650 864 425 417 062 539

Reserves

Heading: EQUAL



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A significant part of this appropriation will be allocated to combating discrimination against women with regard to access to the labour market and vocational training and with regard to advancement in employment.market.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: All measures financed by the Structural Funds must comply with the principles governing the elimination of all forms of discrimination and governing the social inclusion of disadvantaged persons. In addition to eliminating discrimination affecting women in gaining access to the labour market, the Equal initiative must also seek to eliminate discrmination encountered by women in gaining access to vocational training and in advancing in employment. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 3004 === BUDG/3004===

Budget reference line : 04 02 10 << Tabled by Giovanni Pittella, Committee on Budgets >>


Article 04 02 10 European Social Fund (ESF) – Operational technical assistance and innovative measures



Appropriations 28 562 747 36 000 000 22 312 556 25 000 000 22 312 556 25 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 28 312 556 31 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 04 02 02 Special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland



Appropriations 19 500 000 38 798 654 10 920 000 32 871 849 10 920 000 32 871 849 -6 000 000 -6 000 000 4 920 000 26 871 849

Reserves

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Article 13 03 08 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures



Appropriations 53 511 147 124 000 000 45 613 067 100 000 000 45 613 067 100 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 51 613 067 106 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 30 500 000 51 672 096 17 080 000 72 796 901 17 080 000 72 796 901 -6 000 000 -6 000 000 11 080 000 66 796 901

Reserves

Justification: At the budget Conciliation of November 2004 the budgetary authority agreed to redeploy €16 million from innovative measures. This agreement has not been respected and an additional €12 million has been redeployed. To emphasise the Parliament's full support for PEACE, these €12 million are put back in amendment 3005 with the request that an agreement is reached in accordance with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4633 === BUDG/4633===






Appropriations 3 524 726 690 2 571 398 641 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741 3 807 195 363 2 992 119 741 0 7 120 000 3 807 195 363 2 999 239 741

Reserves

Justification:

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Reinstatement of preliminary draft budget payment appropriations. Reducing them would impede the smooth implementation of commitments during the expiring period 2000-2006. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4634 === BUDG/4634===






Appropriations 401 691 170 196 452 665 429 535 652 259 175 186 429 535 652 219 067 186 0 40 108 000 429 535 652 259 175 186

Reserves

Justification: Reinstatement of payment appropriations from the preliminary draft budget which already fall significantly short of commitment appropriations. Any further reduction would impede the smooth progress of implementing the programme. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4609 === BUDG/4609===

Budget reference line : 11 06 04 << Tabled by Paulo Casaca, Committee on Budgets >>


Article 11 06 04 Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) (outside Objective 1 areas)



Appropriations 180 026 162 217 957 386 185 082 503 170 174 508 185 082 503 170 174 508 -100 000 -100 000 184 982 503 170 074 508

Reserves 100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000

Heading: Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) (outside Objective 1 areas)


This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity.

Add following text:

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The reserve will be released when the Commission presents the results of the in-depth assessment it has undertaken to carry out regarding the continued use of prohibited types of fishing by vessels which have received FIFG funding aimed at putting a stop to such types of fishing.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: An NGO has complained that five vessels which received FIFG funding in order to replace the use of drift nets with less aggressive fishing methods have continued to use the same drift nets.

In its reply to a parliamentary question (E-2000/05), the Commission states that this matter is currently the subject of a thorough investigation. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0249 === REGI/6201===

Budget reference line : 13 03 01 << Tabled by Constanze Angela Krehl, Committee on Regional Development >>






12 726 961 549

17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

17 517 005 689

14 412 639 721

0 34 070 000 17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

Reserves -------------------------------




Appropriations 30 500 000 51 672 096 17 080 000 72 796 901 17 080 000 72 796 901 0 0 17 080 000 72 796 901

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 03 03 Completion of earlier programmes — Objective 1 13 03 03 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations p.m. 72 000 000 p.m. 27 150 888 p.m. 27 150 888 0 0 p.m. 27 150 888

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Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 3 145 689 964 3 435 789 185 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908 3 039 945 977 2 795 389 908 0 7 120 000 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 03 05 Completion of earlier programmes — Objective 2 13 03 05 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT



Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 131 887 810 63 328 096 134 267 691 85 322 361 134 267 691 81 146 361 0 4 176 000 134 267 691 85 322 361

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 03 07 Completion of earlier programmes — Community initiatives 13 03 07 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT



Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 03 09 Completion of earlier programmes — Technical assistance and innovation measures 13 03 09 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


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Appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m. 479 982 p.m. 479 982 0 0 p.m. 479 982

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 03 10 Completion of other regional measures 13 03 10 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations — — — — — — 0 0 — —

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 03 11 Programme for the modernisation of the textile and clothing industry in Portugal 13 03 11 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations — — — — — — 0 0 — —

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 03 12 Community contribution to the International Fund for Ireland 13 03 12 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations 15 000 000 6 000 000 15 000 000 15 000 000 15 000 000 15 000 000 0 0 15 000 000 15 000 000

Reserves 9 000 000 -------------------------------





Appropriations 1 109 963 603 581 274 945 1 156 863 141 819 527 006 1 156 863 141 798 495 006 0 21 032 000 1 156 863 141 819 527 006

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 03 14 Support for regions bordering candidate countries 13 03 14 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations p.m. 17 784 252 — p.m. — p.m. 0 0 — p.m.

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Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 04 01 Cohesion Fund 13 04 01 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations 5 126 432 989 3 000 000 000 6 026 582 110 3 500 000 000 6 026 582 110 3 500 000 000 0 0 6 026 582 110 3 500 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 13 05 01 01 Instrument for structural policies for preaccession



Appropriations 521 950 000 200 000 000 580 000 000 275 000 000 580 000 000 247 300 000 0 27 700 000 580 000 000 275 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 13 05 01 02 Instrument for structural policies for preaccession — Closure of preaccession assistance, relating to eight applicant countries



Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 06 01 European Union Solidarity Fund — Member States 13 06 01 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0 0 p.m. p.m.

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 13 06 02 European Union Solidarity Fund — Countries negotiating for accession 13 06 02 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0 0 p.m. p.m.

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Reserves

Justification: Restore the PDB.

The Commission's request for increases in the PDB 2006 is based on estimates of commitments and payments calculated on the one hand by reference to the Copenhagen Council figures and on the other by reference to 95% of average year's commitments. These objective criteria should ensure optimal management of resources ( concerns all budget lines see table) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4804 === BUDG/4804===

Budget reference line : 13 03 01 << Tabled by Louis Grech, Neena Gill >>






12 726 961 549

17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

17 517 005 689

14 412 639 721

0 34 070 000 17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

Reserves

Heading: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) – Objective 1


This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF Objective 1 measures for commitments relating to the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Add following text:

This allocation should be increased by 34.070.000 EUR as originally submitted by the Commission.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: Reduction in the allocation of payments will have a negative effect on the development of projects which are considered to be of importance to meet EU targets and objectives, especially in the new Member States.

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EU citizens relate immediately to structural projects carried out in their countries and this helps to improve public perception of EU Institutions. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4753 === BUDG/4753===







12 726 961 549

17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

17 517 005 689

14 412 639 721

0 34 070 000 17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

Reserves

Justification: The Council's proposed cut in appropriations for this heading is unjustified and unacceptable. The payment figures proposed in the 2006 preliminary draft budget should be reinstated so as to provide sufficient funding for Objective 1 measures under the European Regional Development Fund. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4656 === BUDG/4656===







12 726 961 549

17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

17 517 005 689

14 412 639 721

0 34 070 000 17 517 005 689

14 446 709 721

Reserves

Justification: Reinstatement of payment appropriations from the preliminary draft budget which already fall significantly short of commitment appropriations. Any further reduction would impede the smooth progress of implementing the programme. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Appropriations 3 145 689 964 3 435 789 185 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908 3 039 945 977 2 795 389 908 0 7 120 000 3 039 945 977 2 802 509 908

Reserves

Justification: The Council's proposed cut in appropriations for this heading is unjustified and unacceptable. The payment figures proposed in the 2006 preliminary draft budget for funding Objective 2 measures under the European Regional Development Fund should be reinstated. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4751 === BUDG/4751===






Appropriations 131 887 810 63 328 096 134 267 691 85 322 361 134 267 691 81 146 361 0 4 176 000 134 267 691 85 322 361

Reserves

Justification: The Council's proposed cut in appropriations for this heading is unjustified and unacceptable. The payment figures proposed in the 2006 preliminary draft budget for funding measures under the Urban II Community initiative to boost urban areas in crisis should be reinstated. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0357 === VERT/7524===



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Appropriations 53 511 147 124 000 000 45 613 067 100 000 000 45 613 067 100 000 000 0 0 45 613 067 100 000 000

Reserves

Heading: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures


Add following text:

This appropriation is also intended to fund measures of partners for the preparations for the next programming period.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:





Appropriations 1 109 963 603 581 274 945 1 156 863 141 819 527 006 1 156 863 141 798 495 006 0 0 1 156 863 141 798 495 006

Reserves

Heading: Interreg III Community initiative


This appropriation is intended to cover measures under the Interreg ..........cooperation for commitments from the programming period 2000 to 2006.


A provisional amount representing a maximum of 2 % of the budget allocation for this initiative will be reserved for financing technical assistance. Where such technical assistance measures are carried out at the initiative of the Commission, up to 100 % of their total cost can be financed.This appropriation also covers measures of partners for the preparations for the next programming period.

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Legal basis:

Reference acts:





Appropriations 5 126 432 989 3 000 000 000 6 026 582 110 3 500 000 000 6 026 582 110 3 500 000 000 0 0 6 026 582 110 3 500 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Cohesion Fund


Add following text:

This appropriations is also intended to fund measures of partners for the next programming period.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: 2006 is a transitional year. It is the last year in which actions of the current planning period are committed. It is also the year in which the next programming period needs to be prepared. Exceptionally technical assistance should be used to fund measures of partners, including civil society - along the lines of the LEADER model-, to help prepare for the next programming period. This not only applies to the EDRF and Interreg, but- due to the changes made to the rules of the Cohesion Fund -also to the Cohesion Fund. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0251 === REGI/6203===

Budget reference line : 13 03 08 << Tabled by Elisabeth Schroedter, Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance >>



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Appropriations 53 511 147 124 000 000 45 613 067 100 000 000 45 613 067 100 000 000 0 0 45 613 067 100 000 000

Reserves

Heading: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures


Add following text:

This appropriation is also intended to fund measures of partners for the preparations for the next programming period.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:





Appropriations 1 109 963 603 581 274 945 1 156 863 141 819 527 006 1 156 863 141 798 495 006 0 0 1 156 863 141 798 495 006

Reserves

Heading: Interreg III Community initiative


This appropriation is intended to cover measures under the Interreg ..........cooperation for commitments from the programming period 2000 to 2006.


A provisional amount representing a maximum of 2 % of the budget allocation for this initiative will be reserved for financing technical assistance. Where such technical assistance measures are carried out at the initiative of the Commission, up to 100 % of their total cost can be financed.This appropriation also covers measures of partners for the preparations for the next programming period.

Legal basis:

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Reference acts:





Appropriations 5 126 432 989 3 000 000 000 6 026 582 110 3 500 000 000 6 026 582 110 3 500 000 000 0 0 6 026 582 110 3 500 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Cohesion Fund


Add following text:

This appropriations is also intended to fund measures of partners for the next programming period.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: 2006 is a transitional year. It is the last year in which actions of the current planning period are committed. It is also the year in which the next programming period needs to be prepared. Exceptionally technical assistance should be used to fund measures of partners, including civil society - along the lines of the LEADER model-, to help prepare for the next programming period. This not only applies to the EDRF and Interreg, but- due to the changes made to the rules of the Cohesion Fund -also to the Cohesion Fund. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0250 === REGI/6202===





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Appropriations 53 511 147 124 000 000 45 613 067 100 000 000 45 613 067 100 000 000 -500 000 -250 000 45 113 067 99 750 000

Reserves

Justification: It is necessary to create a new budgetline to assist in financing the creation and organisation of SMEs to improve networking. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4657 === BUDG/4657===






Appropriations 1 109 963 603 581 274 945 1 156 863 141 819 527 006 1 156 863 141 798 495 006 0 21 032 000 1 156 863 141 819 527 006

Reserves

Justification: Reinstatement of payment appropriations from the preliminary draft budget which already fall significantly short of commitment appropriations. Any further reduction would impede the smooth progress of implementing the programme. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4750 === BUDG/4750===






Appropriations 1 109 963 603 581 274 945 1 156 863 141 819 527 006 1 156 863 141 798 495 006 0 21 032 000 1 156 863 141 819 527 006

Reserves

Justification:

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The Council's proposed cut in appropriations for this heading is unjustified and unacceptable. It is therefore proposed that the payment figures put forward in the 2006 preliminary draft budget for funding measures under the Interreg III Community initiative relating to cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation be reinstated. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0252 === REGI/6200===



Add: 13 03 15 — Amend classification: NCE Amend type: DA


Appropriations 500 000 250 000 500 000 250 000

Reserves

Heading: Financial assistance to create an organisation of SMEs to improve networking skills


At present, SMEs do not possess the infrastructure necessary to easily promote the exchange of knowledge, experience and best practice

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: At present, SMEs do not possess the infrastructure necessary to easily promote the exchange of knowledge, experience and best practice =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0253 === REGI/6205===

Budget reference line : 13 03 16 REGI/6205 Compromise amendment between REGI/6204 << Tabled by Committee on Regional Development >>


Add: 13 03 16 —

128

Amend classification: NCE Amend type: DA


Appropriations 0 0 p.m. p.m.

Reserves

Heading: A study to estimate the cost of rehabilitating concrete slab haousing


REGI/6204

Add following text:

.


REGI/6204


REGI/6204

Justification: REGI/6204 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0263 === ECON/6507===

Budget reference line : 01 02 04 << Tabled by Catherine Guy-Quint, Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs >>


Article 01 02 04 Prince — Communication on economic and monetary union, including the euro



Appropriations 4 000 000 2 000 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 4 000 000 4 350 000 1 000 000 650 000 5 000 000 5 000 000

Reserves

Justification:

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This amendment seeks to reinstate the 2006 payment and commitment appropriations originally earmarked by the Commission (25% up on 2005). The increase is necessary because the PRINCE programme and its information campaigns on EMU and the euro are vital for the euro zone. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4789 === BUDG/4789===

Budget reference line : 01 02 04 << Tabled by Catherine Guy-Quint, Yannick Vaugrenard, Brigitte Douay >>





Appropriations 4 000 000 2 000 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 4 000 000 4 350 000 1 000 000 650 000 5 000 000 5 000 000

Reserves

Justification: Sufficient resources should be programmed for 2006 to finance any large-scale information campaign on the euro, given that by then some of the new Member States will probably have reached the final stage of their preparations to join the eurozone. Communication on this subject is therefore of continuing importance; indeed, its importance is steadily growing in the light of progress in the integration process and the need for democratic transparency, particularly in the new Member States. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0394 === GUE//7644===

Budget reference line : 01 02 04 << Tabled by Ilda Figueiredo, Pedro Guerreiro, Esko Seppänen, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left >>





Appropriations 4 000 000 2 000 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 4 000 000 4 350 000 -4 000 000 -4 350 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 18 08 01 Prince — Area of freedom, security and justice


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Appropriations 5 000 000 5 000 000 3 200 000 3 250 000 3 200 000 3 250 000 -3 200 000 -3 250 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 16 03 04 Prince — Debate on the future of the European Union



Appropriations 9 000 000 7 185 000 3 500 000 4 800 000 3 500 000 4 800 000 -3 500 000 -4 800 000 0 0

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 19 11 03 Prince – Role of the European Union in the world



Appropriations 2 800 000 1 750 000 4 000 000 3 500 000 4 000 000 3 125 000 -4 000 000 -3 125 000 0 0

Reserves 1 200 000 750 000

Justification:

The funds proposed in the PDB and DB are intended to cover information campaigns which have so far proven to be a form of propaganda rather than being impartial. The appropriations should therefore be transferred to areas where Community intervention is needed, such as the social and environmental field.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4697 === BUDG/4697===

Budget reference line : 01 02 04 << Tabled by Richard James Ashworth >>





Appropriations 4 000 000 2 000 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 4 000 000 4 350 000 -4 000 000 -4 350 000 0 0

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Reserves

Justification: The EU should not fund information campaigns or communications in areas that are not relevant to the EU as a whole. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0373 === IND//7709===

Budget reference line : 01 02 04 << Tabled by Jens-Peter Bonde, Independence/Democracy Group >>





Appropriations 4 000 000 2 000 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 4 000 000 4 350 000 -4 000 000 -4 350 000 0 0

Reserves

Justification: No propaganda should be done by public institutions. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4607 === BUDG/4607===

Budget reference line : 01 04 02 << Tabled by Georgios Karatzaferis >>


Article 01 04 02 Annual funding of interest subsidies on special loans to Greece following the February and March 1981, September 1986 and 1999 earthquakes



Appropriations — — — — — — 300 000 300 000 300 000 300 000

Reserves

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52% of seismic activity in the EU occurs in Greece; the damage caused is extremely extensive and the cost is on an equal scale. A contribution - albeit symbolic - from the Community budget to this cost shows the Union’s solidarity. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0443 === PPE//7022===

Budget reference line : 01 04 05 << Tabled by Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats >>


Article 01 04 05 Programme for enterprises: improvement of the financial environment for SMEs



Appropriations 79 080 000 68 380 000 p.m. 71 800 000 p.m. 70 841 680 91 000 000 35 000 000 91 000 000 105 841 680

Reserves 56 000 000 56 000 000 -56 000 000

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The 2006 budget is a bridge to a new programming period. This budget should fulfil its transitional character and anticipate the envisaged higher funding from 2007 onwards for the key policy areas reinforcing innovation, research and competitiveness.

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Therefore, Parliament is willing to agree with Council on a sufficient funding to finance priorities under objective and long term circumstances, through the use of the provision of the Interinsitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 in particular article 33 and 34 thereof or through the application of the Treaty provision of article 272 TEC.

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Item 02 01 04 04 Programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly for SMEs — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 7 100 000 7 100 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 8 800 000 8 800 000 8 800 000 8 800 000

Reserves 6 800 000 6 800 000 6 800 000 6 800 000 -6 800 000 -6 800 000

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Item 02 02 03 02 Support for SMEs in the new financial environment



Appropriations 8 000 000 8 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000

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Heading: Support for SMEs in the new financial environment


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Item 02 02 03 03 Pilot project: Transfer of expertise through mentoring in SMEs



Appropriations 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000

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Heading: Pilot project: Transfer of expertise through mentoring in SMEs


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Item 02 02 01 01 Industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union



Appropriations 12 300 000 10 500 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 12 800 000 14 200 000

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Heading: Industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union


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Article 09 05 02 Media Training (measures to promote the development of vocational training in the audiovisual industry)



Appropriations 7 440 000 11 440 000 7 460 000 8 500 000 7 460 000 8 500 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 10 460 000 11 500 000

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Heading: Media Training (measures to promote the development of vocational training in the audiovisual industry)


Any revenue from Switzerland's contribution to participation in the Community ..........of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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Article 12 02 01 Implementation and development of the internal market



Appropriations 10 000 000 9 400 000 6 700 000 9 400 000 6 700 000 9 400 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 10 700 000 13 400 000

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Heading: Implementation and development of the internal market


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Item 15 02 02 02 Socrates



Appropriations 351 100 000 321 900 000 350 020 000 345 500 000 350 020 000 333 488 400 15 000 000 15 000 000 365 020 000 348 488 400

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Item 15 02 02 04 eLearning



Appropriations 12 980 000 8 080 000 12 730 000 11 500 000 12 730 000 10 100 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 15 730 000 13 100 000

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Item 15 03 01 02 Leonardo da Vinci



Appropriations 205 366 880 183 830 000 194 483 000 188 211 000 194 483 000 188 211 000 25 000 000 25 000 000 219 483 000 213 211 000

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Heading: Leonardo da Vinci


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Justification: Reinforcement of Lisbon strategy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0264 === ECON/6503===

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Appropriations 79 080 000 68 380 000 p.m. 71 800 000 p.m. 70 841 680 79 080 000 958 320 79 080 000 71 800 000

Reserves 56 000 000 56 000 000 0 56 000 000

Justification: This amendment seeks to raise commitment appropriations to the same level as for 2005 while accepting the level of payment appropriations proposed by the Commission. All efforts to facilitate access by SMEs in difficulties to reasonable financing need to be encouraged. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0526 === PSE//7223===







Reserves 56 000 000 56 000 000 0 56 000 000

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As SMEs are the engine of economic development and employment creation, these appropriations should be maintained at higher levels. Especially considering the enormous multiplier effect of the guarantee programs financed by this particular program, which have proved to be a best implementation practice to independent evaluation reports.


Budget reference line : 01 04 05 << Tabled by Jan Mulder, Paul Rübig, Salvador Garriga Polledo, Catherine Guy-Quint >>





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Reserves 56 000 000 56 000 000 0 56 000 000

Justification: As SMEs are the engine of economic development and employment creation, these appropriations should be maintained at higher levels. Especially considering the enormous multiplier effect of the guarantee programs financed by this particular program, which have proved to be a best implementation practice to independent evaluation reports. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0479 === ALDE/7459===







Reserves 56 000 000 56 000 000 0 56 000 000

Justification: As SMEs are the engine of economic development and employment creation, these appropriations should be maintained at higher levels. Especially considering the enormous multiplier effect of the guarantee programs financed by this particular program, which have proved to be a best implementation practice to independent evaluation reports. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4652 === BUDG/4652===







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Reserves 56 000 000 56 000 000 0 56 000 000

Justification: As part of the Lisbon Strategy, it is Parliament’s aim to facilitate the access of SMEs to appropriate funding. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0078 === ITRE/5450===

Budget reference line : 01 04 05 << Tabled by Pilar del Castillo Vera, Umberto Guidoni, Teresa Riera Madurell, Lena Ek >>






Reserves 56 000 000 56 000 000 -56 000 000

Justification: The Lisbon European Council set the objective of transforming Europe into the most dynamic and competitive knowledge driven global economy. In order to achieve this goal, however, it is crucial that European Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME's), which currently account for approximately 65% of European GDP, are helped to become more innovative and better equipped to face the increasing challenges of globalisation.

Smaller SME's are particularly vulnerable to changes in the financial environment due to limited resources, restricted access to employment training, low R&D investment levels and transfers of ownership. The Programme for Enterprises plays a significant role in helping to improve the financial environment for SME's and has a high capacity to absorb more funds. These must be allocated as a priority.

The funds relating to this budget line are currently under reserve and are consequentially inaccessible. This budget line deals with issues at the heart of the Lisbon strategy, corresponding to the Multi-Annual Programme (MAP) for enterprises, and it is clear that in order for this programme to be well executed funds previously allocated need to be made readily available. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4682 === BUDG/4682===

Budget reference line : 01 04 05 << Tabled by Marilisa Xenogiannakopoulou, Committee on Budgets >>




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Reserves 56 000 000 56 000 000 -56 000 000

Justification: The appropriations for this specific item are currently in the reserve; support for SMEs, however, is necessary to promote the Lisbon Strategy and job creation; these appropriations must therefore be activated immediately. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4760 === BUDG/4760===






Appropriations 79 080 000 68 380 000 p.m. 71 800 000 p.m. 70 841 680 0 958 320 p.m. 71 800 000

Reserves 56 000 000 56 000 000 0 56 000 000

Justification: The Council's proposed cut in appropriations for this heading is unjustified and unacceptable. The payment figures proposed in the 2006 preliminary draft budget should be reinstated, given that improvement of small and medium-sized enterprises’ financial position is an integral component of the Lisbon Strategy, which is unquestionably a priority for Parliament and the Commission. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4151 === BUDG/4151===

Budget reference line : 01 04 08 << Tabled by Mario Mauro, Committee on Budgets >>




Appropriations 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 200 000

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Heading: Pilot Project on action sfor the improvement of the Bank-Enterprises relations in EU countries


The changes deriving from the Basel II Accord will therefore influence in different manners the bank-enterprise relations in the various national frameworks.

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The general objectives of this project are: • To offer a widespread uniformity among enterprises in order to achieve the same level as other EU

initiatives on the European priority issues (the euro currency, the European Constitution, the enlargement). In detail, the goals will be the following:

• To spread the business financial culture as a key factor for the competitive growth of enterprises;

• To spread common, simple and effective information tools, for improved information by enterprises;

• To improve the knowledge and awareness on the results achieved, in order to favour the exchange of experiences and good practices between the different countries through a close consultation between credit institutions, Chambers of Commerce, business associations and European business support networks (Euro Info Centre).

• To create a special class for micro credit (credit 50.000 €)1, which would allow enterprises to be evaluated with the standardised method, proposing however, a partial use of the new methodology already foreseen in the Directive text as “special classes of credit” within the limit of one million Euro. The principle of “partial use” would allow maintaining a special category of loans in the standardised approach for the period of time necessary for banks to adopt the IRB approach2. The effect of a bank’s solvency would be very limited due to the small percentage of micro-credit that makes up the credit portfolio of a bank.

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The project, apart from supporting SMEs, would also create the conditions to allow micro credits with simple procedures while fully respecting legal requirements.

1 Through modifications of the Directive proposal 486/04 after acknowledgement of the Basel Committee indications. 2 If micro-credit could constitute a special credit class (the proposal definition for micro-credit would be “credit intended for the set up and development up to an amount of 50.000 €); the proposed changes would not change either the architecture nor the main order of the directive.


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Pilot project, within the meaning of Article 49 (2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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Justification: Credit market evolution is of outmost importance for enterprises. Nowadays, in EU countries, the relation between banks and enterprises is developed on different basis but access to credit is still difficult for small corporate systems, namely those characterised by non-structured and non-capitalised companies. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 3501 === BUDG/3501===



Item 02 01 04 01 Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approximation — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 1 400 000 1 400 000 3 100 000 3 100 000 3 100 000 3 100 000 -310 000 -310 000 2 790 000 2 790 000

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Article 02 03 01 Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approximation



Appropriations 18 250 000 14 000 000 20 000 000 20 400 000 18 500 000 17 500 000 310 000 310 000 18 810 000 17 810 000

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Item 02 01 04 02 Standardisation and approximation of legislation — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations p.m. p.m. 290 000 290 000 290 000 290 000 -29 000 -29 000 261 000 261 000

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Article 02 03 04 Standardisation and approximation of legislation



Appropriations 18 800 000 21 850 000 19 010 000 18 600 000 19 010 000 18 600 000 29 000 29 000 19 039 000 18 629 000

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Item 02 01 04 03 Industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 1 250 000 1 250 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 -180 000 -180 000 1 620 000 1 620 000

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Appropriations 12 300 000 10 500 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 180 000 180 000 8 980 000 10 380 000

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Appropriations 7 100 000 7 100 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0 0 p.m. p.m.

Reserves 6 800 000 6 800 000 6 800 000 6 800 000 -680 000 -680 000 6 120 000 6 120 000


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Reserves 18 700 000 18 700 000 680 000 19 380 000


Item 02 01 04 05 Pan-European eGovernment services to public administrations, enterprises and citizens (IDAbc) — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 750 000 750 000 800 000 800 000 800 000 800 000 -80 000 -80 000 720 000 720 000

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Item 02 02 04 01 Pan-European eGovernment services to public administrations, enterprises and citizens (IDAbc)



Appropriations 28 550 000 6 000 000 29 000 000 23 100 000 29 000 000 20 097 000 80 000 80 000 29 080 000 20 177 000

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Justification: Parliament considers it important to achieve the right balance between administrative and operational appropriations in a period of scarcity of resources. Also in view of the simplification of procedures foreseen with the review of the Financial Regulation, the Commission should have scope to reduce expenditure in administrative management in order to reinforce the operational lines. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0293 === MEMB/0008===


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Item 02 01 04 03 Industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 1 250 000 1 250 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 1 800 000 -550 000 -550 000 1 250 000 1 250 000

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Justification: Retain budget 2005.

In recognition of industrial competitiveness as a European Union priority and if the goals of the Lisbon Agenda are to be realised, expenditure on administrative management in this area should not increase at a higher rate that spending on industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union. It is noted with alarm that the PDB and DB propose a reduction of € 3500000 on budget line 02020101 relating to this policy. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0527 === PSE//7236===







Reserves 6 800 000 6 800 000 6 800 000 6 800 000 -6 800 000 -6 800 000

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Topping up appropriations against the headings relating to action in support of SMEs calls for administrative expenditure to be increased to at least the level budgeted for in 2005.


Budget reference line : 02 01 04 04 << Tabled by Catherine Guy-Quint, Yannick Vaugrenard, Brigitte Douay >>

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Reserves 6 800 000 6 800 000 6 800 000 6 800 000 -6 800 000 -6 800 000 0 0

Justification: Topping up appropriations against the headings relating to action in support of SMEs calls for administrative expenditure to be increased to at least the level budgeted for in 2005. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0079 === ITRE/5459===

Budget reference line : 02 01 04 04 << Tabled by Pilar del Castillo Vera >>






Reserves 6 800 000 6 800 000 6 800 000 6 800 000 -6 800 000 -6 800 000

Justification: The funds relating to this budget line are currently under reserve and are consequentially inaccessible. This budget line deals with issues at the heart of the Lisbon strategy, corresponding to the Multi-Annual Programme (MAP) for enterprises, and it is clear that in order for this programme to be well executed funds previously allocated need to be made readily available. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4654 === BUDG/4654===




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Appropriations 12 300 000 10 500 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 4 200 000 800 000 13 000 000 11 000 000

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Justification: Supporting the Lisbon Strategy calls for a better knowledge environment for European industrial competitiveness. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0528 === PSE//7235===






Appropriations 12 300 000 10 500 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 3 500 000 300 000 12 300 000 10 500 000

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In view of the crucial importance of an industrial policy for Europe, the appropriations entered against this heading in the 2005 budget should be reinstated. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4791 === BUDG/4791===






Appropriations 12 300 000 10 500 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 3 500 000 300 000 12 300 000 10 500 000

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Justification: In view of the crucial importance of an industrial policy for Europe, the appropriations entered against this heading in the 2005 budget should be reinstated. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0296 === MEMB/0009===






Appropriations 12 300 000 10 500 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 3 500 000 300 000 12 300 000 10 500 000

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Justification: Restore 2005 budget.

Creating jobs, growth and industrial competitiveness are urgent priorities of the EU and its objective to achieve the Lisbon Agenda. It is important that the EU continues funding industrial competitiveness at current levels if it is to help create badly needed jobs and growth. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0294 === MEMB/0016===




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Appropriations 12 300 000 10 500 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 8 800 000 10 200 000

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This appropriation is intended to cover: — the gathering of the information needed for a thorough knowledge of trends in industry in the Community,

including a survey of the relevant current work being carried out on key competitiveness issues across Europe and worldwide, and in the industrial strategies of non-member countries, and the imparting of that information to economic operators, decision-makers and the public,

— the submission, on a regular basis, of a general analysis of prospects for Community industrial policy and the making of an annual report to the European Parliament on it,

— the promotion of industrial benchmarking at European, national and regional levels,

— the promotion of dialogue with all interested parties in the key industries, particularly by setting up forums for consultation in the sectors faced with structural changes,

— the monitoring and support of the implementation of competition policy in the candidate countries,

— the promotion of the initiative aimed at improving efficiency and management in national and European public administrations,

— the analysis of the impact of the information society and the community legislation on competitiveness and encouragement of the development of electronic commerce,

— the implementation, in cooperation with the Member States, of a policy of countering the relocation of firms within the Community as a result of fiscal, social and environmental dumping practices, and the study of the issue of extra-Community relocation,

— the promotion of the centralisation of updated information on clean technologies and the dissemination of such information by professional organisations among their members, in particular by making greater use of existing databases in this area,

— the promotion of an evaluation of the quality of work in all its aspects (training, working conditions, capital-intensiveness, etc.) and its contribution to the improved performance of European industry as a key factor in Europe's industrial competitiveness and with a view to improved productivity.

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To support the Lisbon Strategy and enhance the knowledge and understanding of all sectors of industry. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0295 === MEMB/0017===






Appropriations 12 300 000 10 500 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 8 800 000 10 200 000 8 800 000 10 200 000

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With reference to par. 10 of the resolution of the European Parliament on the Mid-term review of the Lisbon Strategy (P6_TA(2005)0069), Europe’s competitive model needs a broad coalition for change.


This appropriation is intended to cover: — financial support for the information relays on competitiveness-oriented Community policies, in

particular the Lisbon Agenda,

— the financing of a “Competitiveness Week”,

— the gathering of the information needed for a thorough knowledge of trends in industry in the Community and in the industrial strategies of non-member countries, and the imparting of that information to economic operators, decision-makers and the public,

— the submission, on a regular basis, of a general analysis of prospects for Community industrial policy and the making of an annual report to the European Parliament on it,

— the promotion of industrial benchmarking at European, national and regional levels,

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— the promotion of dialogue with all interested parties in the key industries, particularly by setting up forums for consultation in the sectors faced with structural changes,

— the monitoring and support of the implementation of competition policy in the candidate countries,

— the promotion of the initiative aimed at improving efficiency and management in national and European public administrations,

— the analysis of the impact of the information society and the community legislation on competitiveness and encouragement of the development of electronic commerce,

— the implementation, in cooperation with the Member States, of a policy of countering the relocation of firms within the Community as a result of fiscal, social and environmental dumping practices, and the study of the issue of extra-Community relocation,

— the promotion of the centralisation of updated information on clean technologies and the dissemination of such information by professional organisations among their members, in particular by making greater use of existing databases in this area,

— the promotion of an evaluation of the quality of work in all its aspects (training, working conditions, capital-intensiveness, etc.) and its contribution to the improved performance of European industry as a key factor in Europe's industrial competitiveness and with a view to improved productivity.

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Justification: To support the Lisbon Strategy.

The competitiveness of Europe’s industries is key to our long-term prosperity. Greater efforts must be undertaken to communicate the importance of European competitiveness.

Against this backdrop, it is necessary to engage civil society organisations, think tanks and universities in the debate on competitiveness and reform. A broad coalition in favour of reform, as called for by the EP, must include non-corporate actors in order to gain acceptance and earn credibility.

Under this amendment, co-financing would be made available to non-profit associations for issue-awareness campaigns related to industrial competitiveness and the Lisbon Agenda. The funding can be used to run informational campaigns, congresses and media outreaches, all of which should be aimed at working actively with civil society for greater awareness and understanding of the Lisbon Agenda’s goals.

In addition, this amendment would make money available for the organisation of a “Competitiveness Week”, which would bring together key stakeholders in support of the Lisbon Strategy.

It is recommended that € 4 million be made available to promote and sustain the activities of civil society groups that will work for better understanding of the Lisbon Agenda, as well as the organisation of “Competitiveness Week.” =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0529 === PSE//7233===


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Item 02 02 01 02 Consolidation of the internal market — Pilot project for cooperation and cluster-building among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)




Reserves

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In the Commission's proposal, this pilot project, which is intended to promote actions in the field of cooperation among enterprises, is only allocated payment appropriations for implementation in 2005. If the pilot project is to be continued, depending on calls for proposals, the commitment and payment appropriations for the previous period should be reinstated. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4792 === BUDG/4792===







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Justification: In the Commission's proposal, this pilot project, which is intended to promote actions in the field of cooperation among enterprises, is only allocated payment appropriations for implementation in 2005. If the pilot project is to be continued, depending on calls for proposals, the commitment and payment appropriations for the previous period should be reinstated. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0395 === GUE//7628===


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Appropriations 6 000 000 5 000 000 p.m. 4 500 000 p.m. 4 500 000 4 500 000 0 4 500 000 4 500 000

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Justification: This pilot project is of great importance for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), since by boosting cooperation and cluster-building among enterprises it helps strengthen them, consolidate their market position and create jobs. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0396 === GUE//7636===





Appropriations 5 000 000 5 000 000 5 000 000 5 000 000

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Heading: Pilot project for actions in relation to the textile and garment sector


The purpose of this appropriation is to assess the situation in the textile and garment sector in the context of the abolition of the quota system with a view to the creation of a Community programme for the sector, particularly for the less-favoured regions, providing support for research and innovation, restructuring, vocational training and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).


Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

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The creation of this pilot project is proposed in the light of European Parliament resolutions Nos P5_TA(2004)0055 of 29 January 2004 and P6_TA-PROV(2005)0321 of 6 September 2005 with the aim of responding to the crisis in the sector arising from the exponential increase in imports from third countries and minimising the socio-economic consequences, particularly in those regions which depend most heavily on the sector. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4637 === BUDG/4637===





Appropriations 1 100 000 1 100 000 1 100 000 1 100 000

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Heading: Pilot project for a Competitiveness Mapping of territorial systems


This pilot project envisages the development of a Competitiveness Mapping of territorial systems and mainly concerns the Regions (NUTS II) of EU countries (or some specific regions) and, wherever possible the Provinces (NUTS III) through the already existing and comparable national and EU sources (both at a time and space level).

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The main objective is to provide an evaluation of the different regional development models and a picture of the actions already implemented in the reference frameworks.

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The added value offered by this project concerns the possibility to carry out a benchmarking of the actions implemented, besides strengthening the skills and project ability of local policy-makers.

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— To develop a tool supporting the Member States (and subsequently the European Union) able to measure the degree of competitiveness of the territory (NUTS II and, in some cases, NUTS III) in a given moment, as well as in its evolution for the years to come, under the impact of interventions scheduled to meet the Lisbon objectives;

— To develop a tool able to assess the competitiveness of the European area compared to the American one and, if possible, to the Pacific area;

— To meet the information needs, in terms of higher and more “refined” information, of the different local development policy makers;

— To facilitate the identification of policies coherent with the needs and competitiveness gaps identified by the analysis of competitiveness indicators;

— To propose a complete information profile of each and every territorial area, by taking into consideration the variables influencing its main features.

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The planning and implementation of a methodological path to achieve the objectives set was decided. This path is divided as follows: — Identification of countries and territories;

— Preliminary territorial analysis (NUTS II and in some cases, NUTS III);

— Identification of the quantitative indicators to measure the degree of territorial competitiveness (per head GDP, infrastructure endowment, openness to foreign investments, high tech components of exported products, etc);

— Development of territorial competitiveness mapping through a summary indicator;

— Monitoring the variance of indexes, shown in the territorial competitiveness mapping, through a periodical reporting activity;

— Carrying out of a network of business actors committed in territorial development (as possible detectors of the degree of territorial development and as local implementers of European, national and territorial actions);

— Creation of national portals (and of other related tools) for the circulation of territorial competitiveness data and for data comparison.


This appropriation is intended to fund a pilot project within the meaning of the Inter-Institutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.

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Justification: Reaching and maintaining high levels of competitiveness in a global market demands the development of more targeted and innovative strategies by a territorial system. There are several factors determining the competitiveness of a territory: the quality of public administration, infrastructures, social security, services

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availability - starting from credit-related services - the level of public incentives, the level of employment, the ability to behave as a system, namely to achieve the “economic and social partnership”, product quality, the level of environmental and product certifications, the research and innovation investments and management skills.

It is true that today the information provided on local development and territorial promotion are rather coherent in all Member States; however, this information is complex and often too dispersive. This shows the need to access, on a targeted and uniform basis, information flows that are necessary to evaluate the degree of competitiveness of the territory. This will be possible through a networking activity, namely through a system able to network different policies, actions and local experiences methodically and systematically. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0080 === ITRE/5463===

Budget reference line : 02 02 02 01 << Tabled by Umberto Guidoni, Committee on Industry, Research and Energy >>


Item 02 02 02 01 Research and innovation



Appropriations 60 390 000 34 500 000 36 440 000 46 793 000 36 440 000 41 400 000 0 5 393 000 36 440 000 46 793 000

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Item 02 02 04 01 Pan-European eGovernment services to public administrations, enterprises and citizens (IDAbc)



Appropriations 28 550 000 6 000 000 29 000 000 23 100 000 29 000 000 20 097 000 0 3 003 000 29 000 000 23 100 000

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Appropriations 18 250 000 14 000 000 20 000 000 20 400 000 18 500 000 17 500 000 1 500 000 2 900 000 20 000 000 20 400 000

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Item 02 03 02 01 European Medicines Agency — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2



Appropriations 9 400 000 9 400 000 11 300 000 11 300 000 9 911 757 9 911 757 1 388 243 1 388 243 11 300 000 11 300 000

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Item 02 03 02 02 European Medicines Agency — Subsidy under Title 3



Appropriations 16 000 000 16 000 000 18 700 000 18 700 000 16 402 643 16 402 643 2 297 357 2 297 357 18 700 000 18 700 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 02 03 02 03 Special contribution for orphan medicinal products



Appropriations 3 700 000 3 700 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 3 833 200 3 833 200 166 800 166 800 4 000 000 4 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 02 04 01 Space



Appropriations 36 600 000 33 000 000 41 000 000 37 400 000 41 000 000 35 310 000 0 2 090 000 41 000 000 37 400 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 02 04 02 Preparatory action for the enhancement of European security research



Appropriations 15 000 000 8 000 000 24 000 000 22 700 000 15 000 000 19 749 000 9 000 000 2 951 000 24 000 000 22 700 000

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Reserves -------------------------------


Article 06 04 01 «Intelligent energy — Europe» programme (2003 to 2006)



Appropriations 54 257 000 21 400 000 55 418 000 36 500 000 55 418 000 31 755 000 0 4 745 000 55 418 000 36 500 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 06 04 03 02 Cross-border exchanges of electricity



Appropriations 600 000 200 000 600 000 500 000 600 000 435 000 0 65 000 600 000 500 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 06 04 05 Energy users rights



Appropriations 700 000 300 000 700 000 261 000 0 39 000 700 000 300 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 06 06 03 Supporting policies and anticipating scientific and technological needs



Appropriations 6 800 000 2 000 000 8 650 000 3 000 000 8 650 000 2 610 000 0 390 000 8 650 000 3 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 08 02 01 01 Advanced genomics and its applications for health

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Appropriations 298 900 000 145 000 000 352 481 000 205 000 000 352 481 000 181 250 000 0 23 750 000 352 481 000 205 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 08 03 01 Nanotechnologies, intelligent materials, new production processes and devices



Appropriations 353 300 000 227 000 000 383 194 000 282 000 000 383 194 000 261 050 000 0 20 950 000 383 194 000 282 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 08 04 01 Aeronautics



Appropriations 203 900 000 67 000 000 222 076 000 147 000 000 222 076 000 127 890 000 0 19 110 000 222 076 000 147 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 08 05 01 Food quality and safety



Appropriations 186 200 000 49 000 000 202 199 000 218 800 000 202 199 000 190 356 000 0 28 444 000 202 199 000 218 800 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 08 06 01 01 Sustainable energy systems



Appropriations 110 000 000 38 800 000 114 606 000 65 000 000 114 606 000 56 550 000 0 8 450 000 114 606 000 65 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


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Item 08 06 01 02 Sustainable surface transport



Appropriations 120 900 000 60 000 000 125 957 000 100 000 000 125 957 000 87 000 000 0 13 000 000 125 957 000 100 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 08 07 01 Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society



Appropriations 61 100 000 26 617 000 61 002 000 38 700 000 61 002 000 33 271 250 0 5 428 750 61 002 000 38 700 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 08 08 01 01 Supporting policies and anticipating scientific and technological needs



Appropriations 122 200 000 81 666 000 117 295 000 101 530 000 117 295 000 93 915 900 0 7 614 100 117 295 000 101 530 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 08 08 01 02 Horizontal research activities involving SMEs



Appropriations 116 900 000 75 300 000 122 667 000 124 094 000 122 667 000 107 961 780 0 16 132 220 122 667 000 124 094 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 08 08 01 03 Specific measures in support of international cooperation



Appropriations 85 500 000 37 000 000 96 293 000 79 847 000 96 293 000 69 466 890 0 10 380 110 96 293 000 79 847 000

Reserves -------------------------------

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Item 08 09 01 01 Support for the coordination of activities



Appropriations 72 200 000 48 000 000 78 425 000 60 321 000 78 425 000 55 200 000 0 5 121 000 78 425 000 60 321 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 08 09 01 02 Support for the coherent development of policies



Appropriations 10 900 000 7 666 000 10 159 000 9 944 000 10 159 000 8 815 900 0 1 128 100 10 159 000 9 944 000

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 9 500 000 10 000 000 12 512 000 12 342 000 12 512 000 11 500 000 0 842 000 12 512 000 12 342 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 08 10 01 02 Human resources



Appropriations 428 200 000 160 000 000 456 963 000 329 500 000 456 963 000 286 665 000 0 42 835 000 456 963 000 329 500 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 08 10 01 03 Research infrastructures



Appropriations 122 900 000 48 000 000 135 152 000 110 000 000 135 152 000 95 700 000 0 14 300 000 135 152 000 110 000 000

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Reserves -------------------------------


Item 08 10 01 04 Science and society



Appropriations 21 800 000 14 000 000 27 847 000 16 000 000 27 847 000 14 980 000 0 1 020 000 27 847 000 16 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 08 11 01 02 Management of radioactive waste



Appropriations 23 200 000 8 100 000 24 998 000 24 000 000 24 998 000 20 880 000 0 3 120 000 24 998 000 24 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 08 11 01 03 Radiation protection



Appropriations 12 800 000 4 700 000 13 699 000 13 900 000 13 699 000 12 093 000 0 1 807 000 13 699 000 13 900 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 08 11 02 Other activities in the field of nuclear technologies and safety



Appropriations 12 800 000 4 700 000 13 699 000 13 900 000 13 699 000 12 093 000 0 1 807 000 13 699 000 13 900 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 09 03 03 Safer Internet plus (promoting safer use of the Internet and new online technologies)

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Appropriations p.m. 5 580 000 9 970 000 9 600 000 9 970 000 8 602 000 0 998 000 9 970 000 9 600 000

Reserves 9 500 000 1 900 000 -------------------------------


Article 09 04 01 Information society technologies



Appropriations 986 900 000 560 000 000 1 027 742 000 905 000 000 1 027 742 000 787 350 000 0 117 650 000 1 027 742 000 905 000 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 09 04 03 Research infrastructures



Appropriations 52 000 000 46 400 000 54 218 000 70 200 000 54 218 000 61 074 000 0 9 126 000 54 218 000 70 200 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 02 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of «Enterprise» policy area



Appropriations 67 086 207 67 086 207 70 726 543 70 726 543 67 774 321 67 774 321 2 952 222 2 952 222 70 726 543 70 726 543

Reserves 124 409 124 409 -------------------------------


Item 02 01 02 01 External staff



Appropriations 9 188 941 9 188 941 8 848 157 8 848 157 8 749 279 8 749 279 98 878 98 878 8 848 157 8 848 157

Reserves -------------------------------


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Item 02 01 02 11 Other management expenditure



Appropriations 7 096 928 7 096 928 7 369 257 7 369 257 7 224 831 7 224 831 144 426 144 426 7 369 257 7 369 257

Reserves 18 592 18 592 -------------------------------


Article 02 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure of «Enterprise» policy area



Appropriations 19 608 053 19 608 053 20 848 694 20 848 694 20 244 995 20 244 995 603 699 603 699 20 848 694 20 848 694

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 06 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of «Energy and transport» policy area



Appropriations 76 113 857 76 113 857 81 178 741 81 178 741 77 790 231 77 790 231 3 388 510 3 388 510 81 178 741 81 178 741

Reserves 141 151 141 151 -------------------------------





Appropriations 5 795 039 5 795 039 5 381 469 5 381 469 5 336 852 5 336 852 44 617 44 617 5 381 469 5 381 469

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 6 259 425 6 259 425 7 150 479 7 150 479 7 000 841 7 000 841 149 638 149 638 7 150 479 7 150 479

Reserves 697 931 697 931 -------------------------------

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Article 06 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure of «Energy and transport» policy area



Appropriations 22 455 865 22 455 865 24 046 936 24 046 936 23 350 629 23 350 629 696 307 696 307 24 046 936 24 046 936

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 08 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of «Research» policy area



Appropriations 14 908 046 14 908 046 14 894 382 14 894 382 14 272 671 14 272 671 621 711 621 711 14 894 382 14 894 382

Reserves 27 647 27 647 -------------------------------





Appropriations 1 024 226 1 024 226 912 826 912 826 896 933 896 933 15 893 15 893 912 826 912 826

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 1 365 849 1 365 849 1 606 583 1 606 583 1 574 693 1 574 693 31 890 31 890 1 606 583 1 606 583

Reserves 4 237 4 237 -------------------------------


Article 08 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure of «Research» policy area



Appropriations 29 983 738 29 983 738 32 439 317 32 439 317 31 499 998 31 499 998 939 319 939 319 32 439 317 32 439 317

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Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 2 422 084 2 422 084 2 304 673 2 304 673 2 275 188 2 275 188 29 485 29 485 2 304 673 2 304 673

Reserves -------------------------------





Appropriations 2 839 501 2 839 501 3 080 961 3 080 961 3 006 626 3 006 626 74 335 74 335 3 080 961 3 080 961

Reserves 7 392 7 392 -------------------------------


Article 09 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure of «Information society and media» policy area



Appropriations 20 457 308 20 457 308 21 978 900 21 978 900 21 342 475 21 342 475 636 425 636 425 21 978 900 21 978 900

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 10 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of «Direct research» policy area



Appropriations 414 113 414 113 435 508 435 508 417 329 417 329 18 179 18 179 435 508 435 508

Reserves 768 768 -------------------------------



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Appropriations 90 064 90 064 53 364 53 364 52 953 52 953 411 411 53 364 53 364

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 10 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 10 01 02 11 Budget 2005 PDB 2006 DB 2006 AMENDMENT DB+AMENDMENT


Appropriations 4 867 4 867 2 255 2 255 2 255 2 255 0 0 2 255 2 255

Reserves 113 113 -------------------------------


Article 10 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure of «Direct research» policy area



Appropriations 113 708 113 708 120 234 120 234 116 754 116 754 3 480 3 480 120 234 120 234

Reserves







Appropriations 60 390 000 34 500 000 36 440 000 46 793 000 36 440 000 41 400 000 23 950 000 5 393 000 60 390 000 46 793 000

Reserves

Justification: Europe's need for technological innovation calls for financial efforts to be made to stimulate technology, exploitation of results and knowledge transfer. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Draft amendment 0297 === MEMB/0010===






Appropriations 60 390 000 34 500 000 36 440 000 46 793 000 36 440 000 41 400 000 23 950 000 0 60 390 000 41 400 000

Reserves

Justification: Restore 2005 budget for appropriations for commitment.

Creating and enhancing jobs, growth and competitiveness are urgent priorities for the EU and the Lisbon agenda. Research and innovation are a vital component for long term economic development in the EU and it would be inappropriate to reduce commitment to research and innovation at this time. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0530 === PSE//7234===






Appropriations 60 390 000 34 500 000 36 440 000 46 793 000 36 440 000 41 400 000 23 950 000 5 393 000 60 390 000 46 793 000

Reserves

Justification:

Europe's need for technological innovation calls for financial efforts to be made to stimulate technology, exploitation of results and knowledge transfer.

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Appropriations 4 600 000 5 750 000 1 000 000 3 500 000 1 000 000 3 500 000 3 600 000 2 250 000 4 600 000 5 750 000

Reserves

Justification: Europe's need for technological innovation calls for financial efforts to be made to secure coherent development of research and innovation policies. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0531 === PSE//7231===






Appropriations 4 600 000 5 750 000 1 000 000 3 500 000 1 000 000 3 500 000 3 600 000 2 250 000 4 600 000 5 750 000

Reserves

Justification:

Europe's need for technological innovation calls for financial efforts to be made to secure coherent development of research and innovation policies. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0081 === ITRE/5451===

Budget reference line : 02 02 02 06 << Tabled by Teresa Riera Madurell, Pilar del Castillo Vera, Umberto Guidoni, Lena Ek >>

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Item 02 02 02 06 Research and innovation — Dissemination of information (CORDIS)



Appropriations 4 410 000 10 500 000 25 160 000 13 607 000 25 160 000 12 075 000 3 200 000 1 532 000 28 360 000 13 607 000

Reserves

Justification: The Lisbon European Council set the objective of transforming Europe into the most dynamic and competitive knowledge driven economy in the world. Research is one of the key areas in which Europe should invest in order to achieve the objective set.

Knowledge-sharing is crucial for enterprises to benefit from this research. The role played by CORDIS in the dissemination of information related to innovation and research is vital in this sense and we believe that the proposed increase in resources is key in order to achieve this goal. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4660 === BUDG/4660===






Appropriations 4 410 000 10 500 000 25 160 000 13 607 000 25 160 000 12 075 000 0 1 532 000 25 160 000 13 607 000

Reserves

Justification: Reinstatement of preliminary draft budget payment appropriations. The dissemination of technological innovation, the exploitation of research findings, the exchange of know-how and technologies, and the creation of technological enterprises within the Community and all its regions should be supported. The benefits of this process will contribute to a balanced development and support competitiveness throughout the Union. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 3003 === BUDG/3003===



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Appropriations 4 410 000 10 500 000 25 160 000 13 607 000 25 160 000 12 075 000 -6 290 000 -3 018 750 18 870 000 9 056 250

Reserves 6 290 000 3 018 750 6 290 000 3 018 750

Justification: Even small-scale tender procedures for supply and service contracts and small-scale grant application procedures within the 6th Framework programme on Research take several months to complete.

The reasons, amongst others, are often administrative practices that are at the discretion of the Commission's services (and not only constraints of the Financial Regulation): the way the European Commission's own guidelines for applicants are drafted. They demand on researchers a disproportionate number of detailed supporting documents to be submitted which do not serve to improve control.

Research institutes are particularly critical of the unreliability of these Commission documents dealing with the submission of applications and the implementation of projects: the various handbooks and implementing provisions are constantly being amended and clarified by the Commission. This situation imposes both a wide range of constraints and serious budgetary risks on research institutes. Pending conclusion of the written contract, they often enter into legal commitments on the basis of oral undertakings given by the so that they can finally make a start on their research. In view of the long times-to-payment, which the Commission itself acknowledges, the institutes are forced to pre-finance many items of expenditure to the detriment of the project budget.

25 per cent of the relevant Budget line (CORDIS) is therefore put into the reserve because not dissemination of the relevant information seems to be the problem but the confusion created by the disseminated documents themselves. The amount can be released once the relevant Commission documents have been simplified and legal security for beneficiaries established. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0532 === PSE//7232===







Reserves 18 700 000 18 700 000 0 18 700 000

Justification:

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There are more than 20 million SMEs in the European Union, employing more than 80 million people. Parliament, like the Commission, recognised the dynamic role they play in fostering economic growth and creating jobs at the time of the adoption of the Charter for Small Enterprises, which was ratified by 34 European countries following the Feira European Council meeting. Parliament therefore states once again that it is in favour of Community measures for SMEs, particularly with a view to promoting competitiveness on a fully-integrated single market, in compliance with the Lisbon strategy. To make this possible, the commitment appropriations entered against this heading in the 2005 budget should be reinstated.








Reserves 18 700 000 18 700 000 -18 700 000

Justification: Aid for SMEs should amount to at least the level of appropriations for 2005. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4795 === BUDG/4795===







Reserves 18 700 000 18 700 000 -18 700 000

Justification: There are more than 20 million SMEs in the European Union, employing more than 80 million people. Parliament, like the Commission, recognised the dynamic role they play in fostering economic growth and creating jobs at the time of the adoption of the Charter for Small Enterprises, which was ratified by 34

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European countries following the Feira European Council meeting. Parliament therefore states once again that it is in favour of Community measures for SMEs, particularly with a view to promoting competitiveness on a fully-integrated single market, in compliance with the Lisbon strategy. To make this possible, the commitment appropriations entered against this heading in the 2005 budget should be reinstated. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0082 === ITRE/5458===

Budget reference line : 02 02 03 01 << Tabled by Pilar del Castillo Vera >>





Appropriations 25 900 000 23 000 000 p.m. 20 500 000 p.m. 20 500 000 18 700 000 0 18 700 000 20 500 000

Reserves 18 700 000 18 700 000 -18 700 000

Justification: The funds relating to this budget line are currently under reserve and are consequentially inaccessible. This budget line deals with issues at the heart of the Lisbon strategy, corresponding to the Multi-Annual Programme (MAP) for enterprises, and it is clear that in order for this programme to be well executed funds previously allocated need to be readily available. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0037 === TRAN/6303===

Budget reference line : 02 02 03 01 << Tabled by Michael Cramer, Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance >>





Appropriations 25 900 000 23 000 000 p.m. 20 500 000 p.m. 20 500 000 p.m. 20 500 000

Reserves 18 700 000 18 700 000 18 700 000

Heading: Programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly for SMEs


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This appropriation may cover analyses of best practice concerning the ..........in particular studies, meetings of Working Parties, seminars, publications, databases.

Add following text:

For tourism projects, special attention shall be paid to networking in the field of sustainable tourism, including soft mobility, nature protection, cultural heritage, education and integrating the Agenda 21 approach into tourism. The iron curtain trail should be promoted as an example of soft mobility within tourism and a symbol for the reunification of Europe.

Legal basis:

Reference acts:

Justification: As tourism is a very important economic, social and environmental sector in the EU, sustainable tourism policy should be developed in a way of own sources protection in the long term and to contribute in a constructive way to the Lisbon process. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4796 === BUDG/4796===






Appropriations 8 000 000 8 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 8 000 000 8 000 000

Reserves

Justification: There are more than 20 million SMEs in the European Union, employing more than 80 million people. Parliament, like the Commission, recognised the dynamic role they play in fostering economic growth and creating jobs at the time of the adoption of the Charter for Small Enterprises, which was ratified by 34 European countries following the Feira European Council meeting. Parliament therefore states once again that it is in favour of Community measures for SMEs, covering in particular support for training and technical assistance in the new financial environment. To make this possible, the commitment appropriations entered against this heading in the 2005 budget should be reinstated. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0533 === PSE//7229===


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Appropriations 8 000 000 8 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 8 000 000 8 000 000

Reserves

Justification:

There are more than 20 million SMEs in the European Union, employing more than 80 million people. Parliament, like the Commission, recognised the dynamic role they play in fostering economic growth and creating jobs at the time of the adoption of the Charter for Small Enterprises, which was ratified by 34 European countries following the Feira European Council meeting. Parliament therefore states once again that it is in favour of Community measures for SMEs, covering in particular support for training and technical assistance in the new financial environment. To make this possible, the commitment appropriations entered against this heading in the 2005 budget should be reinstated.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0083 === ITRE/5460===

Budget reference line : 02 02 03 02 << Tabled by Umberto Guidoni, Pilar del Castillo Vera, Teresa Riera Madurell, Lena Ek >>





Appropriations 8 000 000 8 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 1 500 000 1 000 000 7 500 000 7 000 000

Reserves

Justification: The Lisbon European Council set the objective of transforming Europe into the most dynamic and competitive knowledge driven global economy. In order to achieve this goal, however, it is crucial that European Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME's), which currently account for approximately 65% of European GDP, are helped to become more innovative and better equipped to face the increasing challenges of globalisation.

This instrument particularly aim to help new Member states, where smaller SME's are particularly vulnerable to changes in the financial environment due to their limited resources, restricted access to employment training, low R&D investment levels and transfers of ownership. If Europe is to experience higher rates of financial growth, it is thus essential that SME's are given the necessary support in order that they can thrive, creating new employment and increased prosperity in the current financial environment.

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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0038 === TRAN/6300===

Budget reference line : 02 02 08 << Tabled by Bogusław Liberadzki, Committee on Transport and Tourism >>


Article 02 02 08 Community measures to assist tourism



Appropriations — p.m. — p.m. — p.m. 100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000

Reserves

Justification: It is time to pass from rhetoric to concrete action to support tourism, a major European industry with important economic, social and cultural effects. The Commission should begin by funding measures which allow a European Tourism policy to be developed. This is a modest amount to spend to assist tourism. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4704 === BUDG/4704===

Budget reference line : 02 02 08 << Tabled by Richard James Ashworth, Committee on Budgets >>


Article 02 02 08 Community measures to assist tourism



Appropriations — p.m. — p.m. — p.m. 0 0 — p.m.

Reserves

Justification: Tourism is an area for concern of national governments and the EU is not justified in creating a fund to assist tourism outside the existing programmes funded under other budget headings. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4156 === BUDG/4156===

Budget reference line : 02 02 09 << Tabled by Marta Vincenzi, Inés Ayala Sender, Emanuel Jardim Fernandes >>

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Appropriations 1 000 000 500 000 1 000 000 500 000

Reserves

Heading: Pilot project on European Destinations of Excellence


The aim of this initiative is to draw attention to the value, diversity and shared characteristics of European tourist destinations and to promote destinations where the economic growth objective is pursued in such a way as to ensure the social, cultural and environmental sustainability of tourism. The measure will also help European citizens to become better acquainted with one another.

Add following text:

Each year, five destinations in five Member States will be designated European Destinations of Excellence on the basis of a rota system.

Add following text:

The project's aims are to: • enable each destination to derive economic benefit from its tourism resources while showing proper

respect for its social and environmental fabric;

• monitor tourism development and measure the initiative's impact on each destination's economy (the use of local satellite accounts for at least two years before and three years after designation will be considered favourably by the group when making the assessment);

• mainstream the concept of sustainable tourism in other tourism-related policies such as culture, transport, craft trades and agriculture;

• foster networking with other tourist destinations, which will preferably be candidate destinations for other Member States in the same year, so as to ensure joint promotion on a lasting basis;

• promote events that involve tourism operators in other destinations in the Member States and foster their movement within the Union;

• promote visits by EU citizens and foster the widest possible publicity for planned events, making use of all available multimedia tools;

• involve local inhabitants and businesses in planning the events to be held during the year;

• ensure that a broad section of the local population takes an interest and becomes involved in the project, thus ensuring that the measure has an impact on local society that will last beyond the year's events;

• draw attention to the value of the destinations' historical and cultural heritages and quality of life.


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Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts:

Justification: In the absence of a legal basis under which a budget heading on tourism may be created (which will be possible only once the Constitutional Treaty has been adopted), a pilot project may be a means of initiating Community action in support of European tourism. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0534 === PSE//7230===






Appropriations 18 250 000 14 000 000 20 000 000 20 400 000 18 500 000 17 500 000 1 500 000 2 900 000 20 000 000 20 400 000

Reserves

Justification:

The amounts entered in the Commission's PDB should be reinstated in order to provide continued support for smooth operation of the internal market.


Budget reference line : 02 03 01 << Tabled by Catherine Guy-Quint, Yannick Vaugrenard, Brigitte Douay >>





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Appropriations 18 250 000 14 000 000 20 000 000 20 400 000 18 500 000 17 500 000 1 500 000 2 900 000 20 000 000 20 400 000

Reserves

Justification: The amounts entered in the Commission's PDB should be reinstated in order to provide continued support for smooth operation of the internal market. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4121 === BUDG/4121===






Appropriations 9 400 000 9 400 000 11 300 000 11 300 000 9 911 757 9 911 757 1 008 243 1 008 243 10 920 000 10 920 000

Reserves 380 000 380 000 380 000 380 000


Item 06 02 02 01 European Maritime Safety Agency — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2



Appropriations 14 000 000 14 000 000 16 300 000 16 300 000 15 337 494 15 337 494 502 506 502 506 15 840 000 15 840 000

Reserves 460 000 460 000 460 000 460 000


Item 06 02 08 01 European Railway Agency for Safety and Interoperability – Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2



Appropriations 10 770 000 10 770 000 11 055 000 11 055 000 11 055 000 11 055 000 -57 000 -57 000 10 998 000 10 998 000

Reserves 57 000 57 000 57 000 57 000


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Item 06 02 09 01 Galileo Supervisory Authority — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2



Appropriations 1 157 000 1 157 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 -268 600 -268 600 2 231 400 2 231 400

Reserves 268 600 268 600 268 600 268 600


Item 11 07 04 01 Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2



Appropriations p.m. p.m. 3 800 000 3 800 000 3 800 000 3 800 000 -560 000 -560 000 3 240 000 3 240 000

Reserves 1 000 000 1 000 000 560 000 560 000 560 000 560 000


Item 17 03 03 01 European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2



Appropriations 3 291 000 3 291 000 7 020 000 7 020 000 7 020 000 7 020 000 -745 800 -745 800 6 274 200 6 274 200

Reserves 745 800 745 800 745 800 745 800


Item 17 04 08 01 European Food Safety Authority — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2



Appropriations 22 800 000 22 800 000 31 982 000 31 982 000 28 210 046 28 210 046 1 935 554 1 935 554 30 145 600 30 145 600

Reserves 1 836 400 1 836 400 1 836 400 1 836 400


Item 18 04 05 01 European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2



Appropriations 4 160 000 4 160 000 4 500 000 4 500 000 4 338 309 4 338 309 93 691 93 691 4 432 000 4 432 000

Reserves 68 000 68 000 68 000 68 000

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Item 18 05 05 01 European Police College — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2



Appropriations p.m. p.m. 2 200 000 2 200 000 2 200 000 2 200 000 -260 000 -260 000 1 940 000 1 940 000

Reserves 900 000 900 000 260 000 260 000 260 000 260 000


Item 18 06 04 01 Eurojust — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2



Appropriations 8 800 000 8 800 000 10 216 000 10 216 000 10 216 000 10 216 000 -283 200 -283 200 9 932 800 9 932 800

Reserves 283 200 283 200 283 200 283 200

Justification: The objective is to restore the PDB. However looking at the requests included in the PDB, the two agencies mentioned, despite the fact that they observe a decrease of their EU subsidies (titles 1 and 2), have a general increase of their establishment plan beyond 5.2% (= average of all European institutions for 2006)

The information provided to the budgetary authority regarding their establishment plan is not detailed enough. Also EP's specialised committees do not dispose of sufficient information.

Therefore their request of additional staff must be justified in detail (e.g. career policy, justifications to recruit new staff and specialised or highly qualified staff at a high grade, financing plan on medium terms, number of vacant post ....).

As in these two cases, there is a decrease of the EU subsidies compare to last year's budget, 10% of the administrative costs (titles 1 and 2) requested in the PDB have been put in the reserve.

This reserve could be released on a case by case according to the information provided to the committee on budgets by the Agencies.

This amendment completes the amendment on 10 agencies where 20% of the administrative costs have been put in reserve =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0230 === ENVI/5425===

Budget reference line : 02 03 02 01 << Tabled by Jutta D. Haug >>




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Appropriations 9 400 000 9 400 000 11 300 000 11 300 000 9 911 757 9 911 757 1 388 243 1 388 243 11 300 000 11 300 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 02 03 02 02 European Medicines Agency — Subsidy under Title 3



Appropriations 16 000 000 16 000 000 18 700 000 18 700 000 16 402 643 16 402 643 2 297 357 2 297 357 18 700 000 18 700 000

Reserves

Justification: Restore the PDB. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0231 === ENVI/5412===

Budget reference line : 02 03 02 03 << Tabled by Jutta D. Haug, Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety >>


Item 02 03 02 03 Special contribution for orphan medicinal products



Appropriations 3 700 000 3 700 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 3 833 200 3 833 200 1 166 800 1 166 800 5 000 000 5 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Special contribution for orphan medicinal products


This appropriation is intended to cover the special contribution provided ..........partial non-recovery of payments due for an orphan medicinal product.

Add following text:

The increase of €1.1668 million to DB (€1.0m to PDB) will cover part of the expected rise in the number of applications and related expenditure in 2006.

Legal basis:

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Justification: The increase of €1.1668m to DB (€1.0 million to PDB) will cover part of the expected rise in the number of applications and related expenditure in 2006. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0397 === GUE//7611===

Budget reference line : 02 03 03 << Tabled by Esko Seppänen, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left >>


Article 02 03 03 Chemicals legislation and Chemicals Agency



Appropriations p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 500 000 0 500 000 p.m.

Reserves

Justification:

The establishment of the Chemicals Agency needs to be prepared for. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0165 === AFET/5122===

Budget reference line : 02 04 02 << Tabled by Véronique De Keyser, Committee on Foreign Affairs >>





Appropriations 15 000 000 8 000 000 24 000 000 22 700 000 15 000 000 19 749 000 9 000 000 2 951 000 24 000 000 22 700 000

Reserves

Justification: Restore the PDB. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Draft amendment 0298 === MEMB/0011===

Budget reference line : 02 04 02 << Tabled by Richard James Ashworth, Robert Atkins, Christopher Beazley, John Bowis, Philip Bradbourn, Philip Bushill-Matthews, Milan Cabrnoch, Giles Chichester, Panayiotis Demetriou, Nirj Deva, Den Dover, Petr Duchoň, Jonathan Evans, Hynek Fajmon, Christofer Fjellner, Daniel Hannan, Malcolm Harbour, Gunnar Hökmark, Anna Ibrisagic, Caroline Jackson, Syed Salah Kamall, Tunne Kelam, Timothy Kirkhope, Edward McMillan-Scott, James Nicholson, Miroslav Ouzký, Neil Parish, John Purvis, Struan Stevenson, Ivo Strejček, Robert Sturdy, Nina Škottová, Charles Tannock, Geoffrey Van Orden, Oldřich Vlasák, Jan Zahradil, Jaroslav Zvěřina >>





Appropriations 15 000 000 8 000 000 24 000 000 22 700 000 15 000 000 19 749 000 9 000 000 2 951 000 24 000 000 22 700 000

Reserves

Justification: Restore the PDB.

Mindful of the increased threat from international terrorism, decreasing spending in this area at this time is unacceptable. It should also be a priority of the European Union to assess how to narrow the rapidly increasing technological and industrial gap between Europe and other regions. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0398 === GUE//7608===

Budget reference line : 02 04 02 << Tabled by Esko Seppänen, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left >>





Appropriations 15 000 000 8 000 000 24 000 000 22 700 000 15 000 000 19 749 000 15 000 000 19 749 000

Reserves

Heading: Preparatory action for the enhancement of European security research


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As far as the internal security of the EU is ..........rights and democratic accountability at EU and at national level.

Add following text:

The appropriations can not be used for military research activities.

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Appropriations for security research should not be used for military purposes. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0399 === GUE//7604===

Budget reference line : 02 04 02 << Tabled by Erik Meijer, Eva-Britt Svensson, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left >>





Appropriations 15 000 000 8 000 000 24 000 000 22 700 000 15 000 000 19 749 000 -15 000 000 -19 749 000 0 0

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Justification:

The EU should not be subsidizing the European weapons industry. Some of the projects proposed could pose a threat to the privacy of European citizens. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 3502 === BUDG/3502===



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Item 04 01 04 02 Industrial relations and social dialogue — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 750 000 750 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 -50 000 -50 000 450 000 450 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 04 03 03 01 Industrial relations and social dialogue



Appropriations 16 400 000 16 000 000 17 250 000 15 000 000 16 700 000 15 000 000 50 000 50 000 16 750 000 15 050 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 04 01 04 04 EURES (European employment services) — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 500 000 500 000 450 000 450 000 450 000 450 000 -45 000 -45 000 405 000 405 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 04 02 12 EURES (European Employment Services)



Appropriations 17 000 000 14 400 000 16 000 000 14 400 000 16 000 000 14 400 000 45 000 45 000 16 045 000 14 445 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 04 01 04 05 Community measures to achieve equality between men and women — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 400 000 400 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 0 0 p.m. p.m.

Reserves 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 -40 000 -40 000 360 000 360 000

190


Article 04 05 02 Community measures to achieve equality between men and women




Reserves 11 100 000 11 100 000 40 000 11 140 000


Item 04 01 04 06 Analysis of and studies on the social situation, demographics and the family — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 400 000 400 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 -20 000 -20 000 180 000 180 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 04 04 02 01 Analysis of and studies on the social situation, demographics and the family



Appropriations 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 2 700 000 3 200 000 2 700 000 20 000 20 000 3 220 000 2 720 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 04 01 04 07 Actions combating and preventing social exclusion — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 600 000 600 000 600 000 600 000 600 000 600 000 -60 000 -60 000 540 000 540 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 04 04 02 02 Measures combating and preventing social exclusion


191


Appropriations 19 300 000 19 300 000 23 100 000 21 100 000 23 100 000 19 994 800 60 000 60 000 23 160 000 20 054 800

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 04 01 04 08 Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 640 000 640 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 -40 000 -40 000 360 000 360 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 04 04 03 Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries



Appropriations 3 500 000 3 000 000 3 200 000 2 700 000 3 200 000 2 700 000 40 000 40 000 3 240 000 2 740 000

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Item 04 01 04 09 Health protection, hygiene and safety at work, including a subsidy for the European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000 -10 000 -10 000 90 000 90 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 04 03 05 01 Health protection, hygiene and safety at work, including a subsidy for the European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety



Appropriations 4 500 000 4 500 000 4 800 000 4 000 000 4 800 000 4 000 000 10 000 10 000 4 810 000 4 010 000

Reserves

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Item 04 01 04 10 Labour market — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 2 000 000 2 000 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 -150 000 -150 000 1 350 000 1 350 000

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Article 04 02 15 Labour market



Appropriations 14 000 000 14 000 000 15 600 000 11 700 000 15 600 000 11 700 000 150 000 150 000 15 750 000 11 850 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Item 04 01 04 12 Measures combating and preventing discrimination — Expenditure on administrative management



Appropriations 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 200 000 -120 000 -120 000 1 080 000 1 080 000

Reserves -------------------------------


Article 04 04 04 Measures combating and preventing discrimination



Appropriations 18 058 000 18 058 000 17 577 000 14 500 000 17 577 000 14 500 000 120 000 120 000 17 697 000 14 620 000

Reserves

Justification: Parliament considers it important to achieve the right balance between administrative and operational appropriations in a period of scarcity of resources. Also in view of the simplification of procedures foreseen with the review of the Financial Regulation, the Commission should have scope to reduce expenditure in administrative management in order to reinforce the operational lines. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Draft amendment 0338 === VERT/7500===






Appropriations 17 000 000 14 400 000 16 000 000 14 400 000 16 000 000 14 400 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 18 000 000 16 400 000

Reserves

Heading: EURES (European Employment Services)


The network will ensure that the principle of freedom of ..........nationals in a country other than that of their origin.


This appropriation covers measures that are essential to the smooth running of the EURES network, in particular the following support measures: — subsidies for national and cross-border support activities organised by EURES partners,

— initial and further training of EURES advisers in the Member States,

— contacts between the EURES advisers and cooperation between government employment services, including those of candidate countries,

— promotion of EURES among firms and the general public,

— measures to help remove mobility obstacles, especially in the field of work-related social security

— development of multilingual computerised systems consisting of the two databases («job vacancies and applications» and «living and working conditions»), as well as maintenance and expansion of an Internet site,

— development of special structures for cooperation and services in border areas, pursuant to Article 17(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68, as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2434/92,

— participation in the creation of a single site containing information on mobility in Europe, providing access to job vacancies and information on job offers, jobseekers, living and working conditions, education and training, and student and teacher mobility.

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Justification: EURES is an example of best practice on EU-level, which reaches out to the individual citizen. To fulfil the ambitious aims of EURES and to broaden the EURES-advisor- network in terms of quality and quantity it is necessary to increase the budget.

The support measures should also focus on helping remove existing obstacles to mobility which especially occur in work-related social security systems. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0272 === EMPL/5850===






Appropriations 17 000 000 14 400 000 16 000 000 14 400 000 16 000 000 14 400 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 18 000 000 16 400 000

Reserves

Heading: EURES (European Employment Services)


The EURES network may include special cooperation and service structures, at the initiative of border regions.

Add following text:

The EURES network has close operational links with the relevant activities in the Commission DGs for Education and Culture, and Justice, Freedom and Security such as Europass and Leonardo.

Add following text:

Further studies will be conducted for the evaluation of the possibilities for an European approach for the certification of non-formal qualification.

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The network will ensure that the principle of freedom of ..........nationals in a country other than that of their origin.


This appropriation covers measures that are essential to the smooth running of the EURES network, in particular the following support measures: — subsidies for national and cross-border support activities organised by EURES partners,

— initial and further training of EURES advisers in the Member States,

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— contacts between the EURES advisers and cooperation between government employment services, including those of candidate countries,

— promotion of EURES among firms and the general public,

— development of multilingual computerised systems consisting of the two databases («job vacancies and applications» and «living and working conditions»), as well as maintenance and expansion of an Internet site,

— development of special structures for cooperation and services in border areas, pursuant to Article 17(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68, as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2434/92,

— participation in the creation of a single site containing information on mobility in Europe, providing access to job vacancies and information on job offers (with links to public and private employment services),offers, jobseekers, living and working conditions, education and training, and student and teacher mobility. This portal should also address the needs of nationals from third countries in particular from countries related to EU's Neighbourhood Policy.

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Justification: EURES should become an important European labour market communication platform; that's why funding cannot remain static. An increase is also justified as there will be additional activities connected with the European Year for Workers' mobility. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4612 === BUDG/4612===

Budget reference line : 04 02 12 << Tabled by Herbert Bösch, Committee on Budgets >>





Appropriations 17 000 000 14 400 000 16 000 000 14 400 000 16 000 000 14 400 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 17 000 000 15 400 000

Reserves

Justification: EURES plays a central role in the promotion of cross-border employment and hence the creation of a European labour market. In the context of the European Employment Strategy, mobility of workers is not only a basic right but also an instrument for managing the labour market. Sufficient appropriations must therefore be made available for cooperation networks which promote worker mobility. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-

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Draft amendment 0536 === PSE//7219===






Appropriations 17 000 000 14 400 000 16 000 000 14 400 000 16 000 000 14 400 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 17 000 000 15 400 000

Reserves

Justification:

EURES plays a central role in promoting cross-border employment and hence in establishing a European labour market. In the context of the European employment strategy, worker mobility is not only a basic right but also a tool for guiding the labour market. Adequate funding must therefore be made available for collaborative networks promoting worker mobility. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0273 === EMPL/5808===

Budget reference line : 04 02 15 << Tabled by Ria Oomen-Ruijten >>





Appropriations 14 000 000 14 000 000 15 600 000 11 700 000 15 600 000 11 700 000 1 400 000 2 300 000 17 000 000 14 000 000

Reserves

Justification: In view of the high level of unemployment in most Member States, in particular long-term unemployment, efforts to reduce joblessness need to be stepped up. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0049 === FEMM/6574===


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Appropriations 14 000 000 14 000 000 15 600 000 11 700 000 15 600 000 11 700 000 15 600 000 11 700 000

Reserves

Heading: Labour market


This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of instruments making it possible to support the employment strategy.


The activities financed under the programme cover: — fostering cooperation in the fields of analysis, research and monitoring (preparation of the Employment in

Europe report and contribution to the Joint Employment report),

— supporting Member States in analysing and evaluating the annual national employment action programmes (NAPs),

— evaluating the use of the European Social Fund (ESF) for implementing the European employment strategy (EES), and in particular promoting gender equality,

— promoting innovative approaches to an active employment and labour-market policy in connection with implementing the new title on employment in the EC Treaty and the European Council conclusions on a European employment pact,

— enhancing the potential of the social economy in job creation at local level, in accordance with the guidelines for Member States' employment policies, and promoting exchanges of good practices, in particular for the candidate countries,

— identifying best practices and promoting exchanges and transfers of information and experience between Member States (including peer review),

— monitoring Europe's employment strategy (European Employment Observatory),

— developing quantitative and qualitative employment statistics and indicators broken down by gender and age, if possible,indicators, including benchmarking,

— forward studies on developing the European employment strategy (new area of research, impact of other Community policies),

— developing an active information policy that is geared to the needs of the public, and of disadvantaged persons in particular, and measures to support presidency initiatives and other events of international significance,

— measures to promote cooperation, improve knowledge, develop an exchange of information, promote best practices and innovative approaches and to evaluate experience in implementing national action plans for employment at local and regional level in the context of the European employment strategy.

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Justification: The European Social Fund is an essential tool for implementing the European Employment Strategy, in particular its provisions on improving women’s access to employment and vocational training plus advancement in employment. In the light of those objectives, it is essential to assess to what extent Member States make use of the European Social Fund to promote gender equality.

It is also crucial that, as far as possible, statistics and indicators broken down by gender and age be developed so as to obtain a tangible picture of labour market developments, having regard in particular to the employment rate for women and older people.

Lastly, information policy should also be geared to the needs of disadvantaged persons on the labour market in order to make it easier for them to gain access to employment. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4642 === BUDG/4642===

Budget reference line : 04 02 15 01 << Tabled by Jan Mulder, Elizabeth Lynne >>




Appropriations 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000

Reserves

Heading: Pilot project improving access for disabled people to the labour market


This appropriation is intended to develop and enhance a partnership of cooperation between organizations, which provide work to disabled people who have difficulty accessing the labour market and the private organizations/companies who specialize in the area of staff recruitment. This partnership and cooperation will increase the opportunities available to people with disabilities who wish to enter the regular labour market

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Justification: To increase the opportunities for disabled people to enter a paid job in the regular labour market.

The progression of people with disabilities from sheltered workshops to the regular labour market is much too low. Given the limited number of jobs in these workshops the lack of progression into full time education or employment hinders and reduces the opportunity to those people with disabilities who require obtaining employment in a protected/sheltered environments. Private organizations in the fields of human resource recruitment and staffing services have expert knowledge in local, regional and national levels meeting the needs of employers. In order that people with disabilities are afforded the best opportunities to enter the labour market it is proposed that a structured agreement is drawn up so that the service providers to people with disabilities and the specialists recruitment agency can work much closer in cooperation to meet the employment expectations of people with disabilities. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0274 === EMPL/5809===

Budget reference line : 04 03 03 01 << Tabled by Jamila Madeira, Committee on Employment and Social Affairs >>





Appropriations 16 400 000 16 000 000 17 250 000 15 000 000 16 700 000 15 000 000 550 000 0 17 250 000 15 000 000

Reserves







Appropriations 16 400 000 16 000 000 17 250 000 15 000 000 16 700 000 15 000 000 550 000 0 17 250 000 15 000 000

Reserves

Justification:

200

Reinstatement of the appropriations provided for by the Commission, with a view to fostering closer relations between both sides of industry in the new Member States. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0537 === PSE//7237===






Appropriations 16 400 000 16 000 000 17 250 000 15 000 000 16 700 000 15 000 000 550 000 0 17 250 000 15 000 000

Reserves

Justification:

Reinstatement of the appropriations provided for by the Commission, with a view to fostering closer relations between both sides of industry in the new Member States. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 4153 === BUDG/4153===

Budget reference line : 04 03 03 01 << Tabled by Mario Mauro, Markus Ferber, Committee on Budgets >>





Appropriations 16 400 000 16 000 000 17 250 000 15 000 000 16 700 000 15 000 000 16 700 000 15 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Industrial relations and social dialogue


In addition, as the heading suggests, this appropriation can cover ..........the Commission communication ‘...’ [COM(2005) ... final] and follow-up action.

201


This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the social partners and other trade union organisations'partners' participation in the European employment strategy and the implementation of the Lisbon strategy. It is intended to cover grants for promoting the social dialogue at cross-industry and sectoral level in accordance with Articles 138 and 139 of the Treaty. The appropriations will therefore be used to finance consultations, meetings, negotiations and other operations designed to achieve these objectives.

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Justification: Even those European umbrella organisations of employee organisations who do not have Social Partner status, or have not yet received it, play an active part in European employment policy and support the European Union in implementing the Lisbon Strategy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=- Draft amendment 0445 === PPE//7011===

Budget reference line : 04 03 03 01 << Tabled by Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Mario Mauro, Markus Ferber, Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats >>





Appropriations 16 400 000 16 000 000 17 250 000 15 000 000 16 700 000 15 000 000 16 700 000 15 000 000

Reserves

Heading: Industrial relations and social dialogue


In addition, as the heading suggests, this appropriation can cover ..........the Commission communication ‘...’ [COM(2005) ... final] and follow-up action.


This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the social partners' and other trade union organisations' participation in the European employment strategy and the implementation of the Lisbon strategy. It is intended to cover grants for promoting the social dialogue at cross-industry and sectoral level in accordance with Articles 138 and 139 of the Treaty. The appropriations will therefore be used to finance consultations, meetings, negotiations and other operations designed to achieve these objectives.

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Justification:

European employees’ umbrella organisations which do not (yet) have social partner status are also actively involved in European employment policy and are supporting the European Union in implementing the Lisbon Strategy.

€¦ · 2 draft amendment 3503 === budg/3503=== budget reference line : 05 01 04 01

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