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21.09.2017

COMMITTEE ON BUDGETS

RAPPORTEURS:SIEGFRIED MURESAN - SECTION III (COMMISSION)

RICHARD ASHWORTH - OTHER SECTIONS

PARLIAMENT'S POSITION

Amendments submitted to the meeting of theCommittee on Budgets of26-27 September 2017

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Draft amendment 14 === IMCO/6666 ===

Tabled by Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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SECTION III — COMMISSION

Article 14 01 01 — Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the ‘Taxation and customs union’policy area

Amend figures as follows:Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

14 01 01 48 615 533 48 615 533 49 479 320 49 479 320 49 064 054 49 064 054 415 266 415 266 49 479 320 49 479 320

Reserve

Total 48 615 533 48 615 533 49 479 320 49 479 320 49 064 054 49 064 054 415 266 415 266 49 479 320 49 479 320

Justification:Restore Draft Budget (DB).

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Item 14 01 02 01 — External personnel



14 01 02 01 5 360 953 5 360 953 5 376 394 5 376 394 5 157 389 5 157 389 219 005 219 005 5 376 394 5 376 394

Reserve

Total 5 360 953 5 360 953 5 376 394 5 376 394 5 157 389 5 157 389 219 005 219 005 5 376 394 5 376 394


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Draft amendment 1193 === EFDD/8633 ===

Tabled by Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy Group

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Item 14 01 02 11 — Other management expenditure



14 01 02 11 2 616 013 2 616 013 2 615 519 2 615 519 2 537 886 2 537 886 -437 886 -437 886 2 100 000 2 100 000

Reserve

Total 2 616 013 2 616 013 2 615 519 2 615 519 2 537 886 2 537 886 -437 886 -437 886 2 100 000 2 100 000

Justification:

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All the administrative expenditures related to the European Institutions should be reduced as much aspossible through an efficient and economical optimization of the EU costs.

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14 01 02 11 2 616 013 2 616 013 2 615 519 2 615 519 2 537 886 2 537 886 77 633 77 633 2 615 519 2 615 519

Reserve

Total 2 616 013 2 616 013 2 615 519 2 615 519 2 537 886 2 537 886 77 633 77 633 2 615 519 2 615 519


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Item 14 01 04 01 — Support expenditure for Customs



14 01 04 01 100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000 97 000 97 000 3 000 3 000 100 000 100 000

Reserve

Total 100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000 97 000 97 000 3 000 3 000 100 000 100 000


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Draft amendment 126 === ECON/6608 ===

Tabled by Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Item 14 01 04 02 — Support expenditure for Fiscalis



14 01 04 02 100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000 97 000 97 000 3 000 3 000 100 000 100 000

Reserve

Total 100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000 97 000 97 000 3 000 3 000 100 000 100 000

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Justification:Administrative cooperation in the field of taxation needs to be supported and enhanced and thereby nobudgetary cuts in comparison with last year should be foreseen.

Restore Draft Budget (DB).

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Draft amendment 1349 === S&D//7677 ===

Tabled by Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament

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Item 14 01 04 02 — Support expenditure for Fiscalis



14 01 04 02 100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000 97 000 97 000 3 000 3 000 100 000 100 000

Reserve

Total 100 000 100 000 100 000 100 000 97 000 97 000 3 000 3 000 100 000 100 000

Justification:Administrative cooperation in the field of taxation needs to be supported and enhanced and thereby nobudgetary cuts in comparison with last year should be foreseen. Restore Draft Budget (DB).

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Draft amendment 4466 === BUDG/4466 ===

Tabled by Jonathan Arnott

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Article 14 02 01 — Supporting the functioning and modernisation of the customs union

Amend figures, remarks and legal basis as follows:Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount


14 02 01 81 895 000 65 000 000 80 071 000 72 000 000 76 969 580 70 560 000 -76 969 580 -70 560 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 81 895 000 65 000 000 80 071 000 72 000 000 76 969 580 70 560 000 -76 969 580 -70 560 000 p.m. p.m.

Remarks:Delete following text:

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of the Customs 2020 programme,and in particular the financing of joint actions, IT capacity building and human competency building.

It covers in particular:

– the cost of the acquisition, development, maintenance, operation and quality control of Unioncomponents of European information systems. The Union components of the European informationsystems are: (1) IT assets such as the hardware, the software and the network connections of the systemsincluding the associated data infrastructure; (2) IT services necessary to support the development,maintenance, improvement and operation of the systems; and (3) any other elements which, for reasonsof efficiency, security and rationalisation, are identified by the Commission as common to participatingcountries,

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– expenses related to seminars, workshops, project groups, working visits, monitoring activities, expertteams, administration capacity building and supporting actions, studies, and communication projects,

– the costs related to implementation of provisions for common training actions,

– expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, required for themanagement of the programme and the achievement of its objectives,

– the costs of any other activity in support of the objectives and activity areas of the programme.

Any revenue from the contributions from acceding countries, candidate countries, potential candidatesbenefiting from a pre-accession strategy and, partner countries under the European neighbourhood policy,provided they reached a sufficient level of approximation of the relevant legislation and administrativemethods to those of the Union for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of thestatement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with points(e) and (f) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and Western Balkanpotential candidates, in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 3 2 of the statement of revenuewill give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance withpoints (e) and (f) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis:Delete following text:

Regulation (EU) No 1294/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013establishing an action programme for customs in the European Union for the period 2014-2020 (Customs2020) and repealing Decision No 624/2007/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 209), and in particular Article 5thereof.

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from this project.

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Article 14 02 01 — Supporting the functioning and modernisation of the customs union



14 02 01 81 895 000 65 000 000 80 071 000 72 000 000 76 969 580 70 560 000 3 101 420 1 440 000 80 071 000 72 000 000

Reserve

Total 81 895 000 65 000 000 80 071 000 72 000 000 76 969 580 70 560 000 3 101 420 1 440 000 80 071 000 72 000 000


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Draft amendment 178 === INTA/6751 ===

Tabled by Committee on International Trade

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Article 14 02 02 — Membership of international organisations in the field of customs



14 02 02 1 129 779 1 129 779 1 152 375 1 152 375 1 152 375 1 152 375 500 000 500 000 1 652 375 1 652 375

Reserve

Total 1 129 779 1 129 779 1 152 375 1 152 375 1 152 375 1 152 375 500 000 500 000 1 652 375 1 652 375

Justification:I call for financial means to support the transfer of competences from national to EU level and study thepossibility of creating a Trade Facilitation Body in accordance with WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. Ialso call for release Key Performance Indicators, KPI’s against which they wish to assess the performance ofcustoms administration at national end EU level.

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Article 14 03 01 — Improving the proper functioning of the taxation systems



14 03 01 31 809 000 31 000 000 32 043 000 31 000 000 30 902 140 30 380 000 1 140 860 620 000 32 043 000 31 000 000

Reserve

Total 31 809 000 31 000 000 32 043 000 31 000 000 30 902 140 30 380 000 1 140 860 620 000 32 043 000 31 000 000

Justification:This appropriation covers expenditure on the implementation of the Fiscalis 2020 programme, in particularthe financing of joint actions, IT capacity building and human competency building. The fight against taxevasion and aggressive tax planning is a key priority of the European Union. Fiscalis enable national taxadministrations to create and exchange information and expertise and is therefore vital. Hence, theCommission figures should be restored.

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14 03 01 31 809 000 31 000 000 32 043 000 31 000 000 30 902 140 30 380 000 1 140 860 620 000 32 043 000 31 000 000

Reserve

Total 31 809 000 31 000 000 32 043 000 31 000 000 30 902 140 30 380 000 1 140 860 620 000 32 043 000 31 000 000

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Justification:This appropriation covers expenditure on the implementation of the Fiscalis 2020 programme, in particularthe financing of joint actions, IT capacity building and human competency building. The fight against taxevasion and aggressive tax planning is a key priority of the European Union. Fiscalis enable national taxadministrations to create and exchange information and expertise and is therefore vital. Hence, theCommission figures should be restored.

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Draft amendment 1644 === VERT/8491 ===

Tabled by Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

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14 03 01 31 809 000 31 000 000 32 043 000 31 000 000 30 902 140 30 380 000 1 140 860 620 000 32 043 000 31 000 000

Reserve

Total 31 809 000 31 000 000 32 043 000 31 000 000 30 902 140 30 380 000 1 140 860 620 000 32 043 000 31 000 000

Justification:Restore Draft Budget (DB). Administrative cooperation in the field of taxation needs to be supported andenhanced and thereby no budgetary cuts in comparison with last year should be foreseen.

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Tabled by Miguel Viegas, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Martina Anderson, Lynn Boylan, Matt Carthy, JavierCouso Permuy, Luke Ming Flanagan, Eleonora Forenza, Takis Hadjigeorgiou, Paloma López Bermejo,Liadh Ní Riada, Maria Lidia Senra Rodríguez, Neoklis Sylikiotis

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Article 14 04 01 — Implementation and development of the internal market



14 04 01 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 2 800 000 2 800 000 -2 800 000 -2 800 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 2 800 000 2 800 000 -2 800 000 -2 800 000 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The deepening of the EU single market, called the internal market, emphasized the dismantling of sovereignregulatory instruments of the economies. This process doesn’t represent convergence, cooperation andsolidarity, but rather economic domination, divergence and development asymmetries.

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14 04 01 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 2 800 000 2 800 000 400 000 400 000 3 200 000 3 200 000

Reserve

Total 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 2 800 000 2 800 000 400 000 400 000 3 200 000 3 200 000

Justification:The budget line finances tax-policy related activities (studies, evaluations, meetings of experts, information,communication and publications in the area of customs and taxation policy) which cannot be financed by theCustoms 2020 and Fiscalis 2020 programmes, but are nonetheless instrumental to the EU’s priorities in thefield of taxation policy. Therefore, the Commission figures should be restored.

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Draft amendment 1488 === GUE//7045 ===

Tabled by Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left

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14 04 01 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 2 800 000 2 800 000 -2 800 000 -2 800 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 2 800 000 2 800 000 -2 800 000 -2 800 000 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The deepening of the EU single market, called the internal market, emphasized the dismantling of sovereignregulatory instruments of the economies. This process doesn't represent convergence, cooperation andsolidarity, but rather economic domination, divergence and development asymmetries.

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14 04 01 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 2 800 000 2 800 000 400 000 400 000 3 200 000 3 200 000

Reserve

Total 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 3 200 000 2 800 000 2 800 000 400 000 400 000 3 200 000 3 200 000


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Tabled by Younous Omarjee, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Eleonora Forenza, Sofia Sakorafa, Barbara Spinelli,Miguel Urbán Crespo

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Add: 14 04 02Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount


14 04 02 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total p.m. p.m.

Heading:Establishment of a European Authority for fiscal harmonisation

Remarks:Add following text:

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114thereof, the European Authority for fiscal harmonisation is to form part of a European System to fighttax evasion. The main objective of the EAFH is to ensure that the rules applicable are adequatelyimplemented to avoid tax evasion, to ensure confidence in the system as a whole while providing theadequate protection for the European citizens.

The necessary appropriations shall be made available to cover the establishment of the EuropeanAuthority for fiscal harmonisation staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) and operationalexpenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The European Authority for Fiscal Harmonisation must inform the European Parliament and theCouncil about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

Justification:The EU would greatly benefit from the establishment of an authority responsible to propose and implementmeasures allowing greater fiscal harmonisation within the Union.

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14 04 02 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total p.m. p.m.

Heading:Establishment of a European Authority for fiscal harmonisation

Remarks:

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Add following text:

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114thereof, the European Authority for fiscal harmonisation is to form part of a European System to fighttax evasion. The main objective of the EAFH is to ensure that the rules applicable are adequatelyimplemented to avoid tax evasion, to ensure confidence in the system as a whole while providing theadequate protection for the European citizens.

The necessary appropriations shall be made available to cover the establishment of the EuropeanAuthority for fiscal harmonization staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) and operationalexpenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The European Authority for Fiscal Harmonisation must inform the European Parliament and theCouncil about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

Justification:The EU would greatly benefit from the establishment of an authority responsible to propose and implementmeasures allowing greater fiscal harmonisation within the Union.

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14 04 02 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total p.m. p.m.

Heading:Establishment of a European Authority for the Financial Transaction Tax


Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114thereof, the European Authority for the Financial Transaction Tax is to form part of the New OwnResources System. The main objective of the EAFTT is to ensure that the rules applicable are adequatelyimplemented to ensure confidence in the system as a whole, guaranteeing the due and proper taxation ofthe financial, securities and banking sectors, to avoid tax evasion and providing the adequate protectionfor the European citizens.

The necessary appropriations shall be made available to cover the establishment of the EuropeanAuthority for the Financial Transaction Tax staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) andoperational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The European Authority for the Financial Transaction Tax must inform the European Parliament andthe Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

Justification:The EU would greatly benefit from the setting up of an authority responsible for establishing and managingthe European Financial Transaction Tax, proceeds of which would constitute one of the new Own Resources

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for the EU Budget.

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Tabled by Younous Omarjee, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Luke Ming Flanagan, Eleonora Forenza, SteliosKouloglou, Marisa Matias, Martina Michels, Dimitrios Papadimoulis, Sofia Sakorafa, Barbara Spinelli,Miguel Urbán Crespo

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14 04 03 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total p.m. p.m.

Heading:Establishment of a European Authority for the Financial Transaction Tax


Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114thereof, the European Authority for the Financial Transaction Tax is to form part of the New OwnResources System. The main objective of the EAFTT is to ensure that the rules applicable are adequatelyimplemented to ensure confidence in the system as a whole, guaranteeing the due and proper taxation ofthe financial, securities and banking sectors, to avoid tax evasion and providing the adequate protectionfor the European citizens.

The necessary appropriations shall be made available to cover the establishment of the Europeanauthority for the Financial Transaction Tax staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) andoperational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The European Authority for the Financial Transaction Tax must inform the European Parliament andthe Council about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

Justification:The EU would greatly benefit from the setting up of an authority responsible for establishing and managingthe European Financial Transaction Tax, proceeds of which would constitute one of the new Own Resourcesfor the EU Budget.

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Draft amendment 104 === CULT/6163 ===

Tabled by Committee on Culture and Education

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Article 15 01 01 — Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff in the ‘Education and culture’policy area



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Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount


15 01 01 46 785 301 46 785 301 47 363 814 47 363 814 46 966 303 46 966 303 397 511 397 511 47 363 814 47 363 814

Reserve

Total 46 785 301 46 785 301 47 363 814 47 363 814 46 966 303 46 966 303 397 511 397 511 47 363 814 47 363 814


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15 01 02 01 3 487 768 3 487 768 3 510 420 3 510 420 3 426 842 3 426 842 83 578 83 578 3 510 420 3 510 420

Reserve

Total 3 487 768 3 487 768 3 510 420 3 510 420 3 426 842 3 426 842 83 578 83 578 3 510 420 3 510 420


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15 01 02 11 1 866 415 1 866 415 1 803 819 1 803 819 1 750 796 1 750 796 53 023 53 023 1 803 819 1 803 819

Reserve

Total 1 866 415 1 866 415 1 803 819 1 803 819 1 750 796 1 750 796 53 023 53 023 1 803 819 1 803 819


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15 01 02 11 1 866 415 1 866 415 1 803 819 1 803 819 1 750 796 1 750 796 -300 796 -300 796 1 450 000 1 450 000

Reserve

Total 1 866 415 1 866 415 1 803 819 1 803 819 1 750 796 1 750 796 -300 796 -300 796 1 450 000 1 450 000

Justification:All the administrative expenditures related to the European Institutions should be reduced as much aspossible through an efficient and economical optimization of the EU costs.

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Tabled by Stanisław Żółtek, Sophie Montel

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Item 15 01 04 01 — Support expenditure for Erasmus+



15 01 04 01 11 673 300 11 673 300 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 -1 906 700 -1 906 700 10 000 000 10 000 000

Reserve

Total 11 673 300 11 673 300 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 -1 906 700 -1 906 700 10 000 000 10 000 000

Justification:There is no justification for an increase in the level of commitments and payments. At a time of economiccrisis, appropriations allocated to support expenditures for Erasmus+ should not be increased.

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15 01 04 01 11 673 300 11 673 300 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 -11 906 700 -11 906 700 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 11 673 300 11 673 300 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 -11 906 700 -11 906 700 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit andevaluation activities which are required for the management of the programme and the achievement of itsobjectives; in particular, studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, includingcorporate communication of the political priorities of the Union as far as they are related to the general

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objectives of this item, expenses linked to IT focusing on information processing and exchange, togetherwith all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for themanagement of the programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and inparticular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in thisitem. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered againstArticle 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with points (e),(f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of correspondingappropriations and to implementation under the ‘European Economic Area’ Annex to this part of thestatement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkanpotential candidates for participating in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement ofrevenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as betweenthe amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered forthe programme, in accordance with points (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordancewith the procedures defined with those countries following the framework Agreements providing for theirparticipation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise tothe provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised forexpenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, inaccordance with points (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmesentered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additionalappropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure onadministrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance withpoints (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.


See Chapter 15 02.

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue.

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Tabled by Younous Omarjee, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Martina Anderson, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, LynnBoylan, Matt Carthy, Javier Couso Permuy, Eleonora Forenza, Josu Juaristi Abaunz, Kateřina Konečná,Stelios Kouloglou, Paloma López Bermejo, Curzio Maltese, Marisa Matias, Martina Michels, Liadh NíRiada, Dimitrios Papadimoulis, Sofia Sakorafa, Miguel Urbán Crespo, Marie-Christine Vergiat

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15 01 04 01 11 673 300 11 673 300 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 8 093 300 8 093 300 20 000 000 20 000 000

Reserve

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Total 11 673 300 11 673 300 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 8 093 300 8 093 300 20 000 000 20 000 000

Justification:This increase is intended to increase the administrative management of the Erasmus + programme, in orderto make it better known, easier to access and available in all regions of the EU, even in the OutermostRegions and the less populated regions.

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15 01 04 01 11 673 300 11 673 300 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 8 093 300 8 093 300 20 000 000 20 000 000

Reserve

Total 11 673 300 11 673 300 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 11 906 700 8 093 300 8 093 300 20 000 000 20 000 000

Justification:This increase is intended to increase the administrative management of the Erasmus + programme, in orderto make it better known, easier to access and available in all regions of the EU, even in the OutermostRegions and the less populated regions.

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Tabled by Bernd Kölmel

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Item 15 01 04 02 — Support expenditure for Creative Europe programme — Culture sub-programme



15 01 04 02 864 320 864 320 899 100 899 100 864 320 864 320 -864 320 -864 320 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 864 320 864 320 899 100 899 100 864 320 864 320 -864 320 -864 320 p.m. p.m.

Justification:Concepts such as European culture and cultural identity in Europe are purely purposive claims which are notto be covered by reality. Culture is national. It may be that a European culture is indeed emerging, but it willonly be the result of an all-European consciousness and not its presupposition.

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Tabled by Miguel Viegas, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Martina Anderson, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Lynn Boylan,Matt Carthy, Javier Couso Permuy, Luke Ming Flanagan, Eleonora Forenza, Tania González Peñas, TakisHadjigeorgiou, Josu Juaristi Abaunz, Stelios Kouloglou, Patrick Le Hyaric, Paloma López Bermejo, Curzio

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Maltese, Marisa Matias, Martina Michels, Liadh Ní Riada, Younous Omarjee, Dimitrios Papadimoulis, SofiaSakorafa, Lola Sánchez Caldentey, Neoklis Sylikiotis, Estefanía Torres Martínez, Miguel Urbán Crespo

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15 01 04 02 864 320 864 320 899 100 899 100 864 320 864 320 1 635 680 1 635 680 2 500 000 2 500 000

Reserve

Total 864 320 864 320 899 100 899 100 864 320 864 320 1 635 680 1 635 680 2 500 000 2 500 000

Justification:Due to the financial crisis in Europe, for several years, the cultural and creative sectors has suffered harshcuts in its funding, registering a cultural production decline that deteriorates the freedom of creation andcultural enjoyment, the survival of the sector and its workers. To counter this trend, and to promote a largercirculation and mobility among cultural agents, it is proposed an increase of the amounts assigned.

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15 01 04 02 864 320 864 320 899 100 899 100 864 320 864 320 34 780 34 780 899 100 899 100

Reserve

Total 864 320 864 320 899 100 899 100 864 320 864 320 34 780 34 780 899 100 899 100


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15 01 04 02 864 320 864 320 899 100 899 100 864 320 864 320 1 635 680 1 635 680 2 500 000 2 500 000

Reserve

Total 864 320 864 320 899 100 899 100 864 320 864 320 1 635 680 1 635 680 2 500 000 2 500 000

Justification:

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Due to the financial crisis in Europe, for several years, the cultural and creative sectors has suffered harshcuts in its funding, registering a cultural production decline that deteriorates the freedom of creation andcultural enjoyment, the survival of the sector and its workers. To counter this trend, and to promote a largercirculation and mobility among cultural agents, it is proposed an increase of the amounts assigned.

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Item 15 01 04 03 — Support expenditure for the European Solidarity Corps

Amend figures, remarks and reference acts as follows:Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount


15 01 04 03 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Reserve 4 550 000 4 550 000 4 550 000 4 550 000 -4 550 000 -4 550 000 p.m. p.m.

Total 4 550 000 4 550 000 4 550 000 4 550 000 -4 550 000 -4 550 000 p.m. p.m.


New item

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit andevaluation activities which are required for the management of the European Solidarity Corps and theachievement of its objectives; in particular, studies, meetings of experts, information and communicationactions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union as far as they are relatedto the general objectives of this item, expenses linked to IT focusing on information processing andexchange, together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by theCommission for the management of this initiative.

Reference acts:Delete following text:

See Article 15 05 01.


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Item 15 01 05 01 — Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff implementing research andinnovation programmes — Horizon 2020

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15 01 05 01 1 818 113 1 818 113 1 881 747 1 881 747 1 825 295 1 825 295 674 705 674 705 2 500 000 2 500 000

Reserve

Total 1 818 113 1 818 113 1 881 747 1 881 747 1 825 295 1 825 295 674 705 674 705 2 500 000 2 500 000


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15 01 05 01 1 818 113 1 818 113 1 881 747 1 881 747 1 825 295 1 825 295 674 705 674 705 2 500 000 2 500 000

Reserve

Total 1 818 113 1 818 113 1 881 747 1 881 747 1 825 295 1 825 295 674 705 674 705 2 500 000 2 500 000


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Tabled by Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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15 01 05 01 1 818 113 1 818 113 1 881 747 1 881 747 1 825 295 1 825 295 56 452 56 452 1 881 747 1 881 747

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Total 1 818 113 1 818 113 1 881 747 1 881 747 1 825 295 1 825 295 56 452 56 452 1 881 747 1 881 747


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Item 15 01 05 02 — External personnel implementing research and innovation programmes — Horizon2020



15 01 05 02 877 339 877 339 894 886 894 886 868 039 868 039 -68 039 -68 039 800 000 800 000

Reserve

Total 877 339 877 339 894 886 894 886 868 039 868 039 -68 039 -68 039 800 000 800 000

Justification:In a period of economic crisis, the amount of funds allocated to external personnel should be reduced.

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15 01 05 02 877 339 877 339 894 886 894 886 868 039 868 039 26 847 26 847 894 886 894 886

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Total 877 339 877 339 894 886 894 886 868 039 868 039 26 847 26 847 894 886 894 886


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Item 15 01 05 03 — Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Horizon2020



15 01 05 03 1 196 213 1 196 213 1 256 023 1 256 023 1 218 342 1 218 342 37 681 37 681 1 256 023 1 256 023

Reserve

Total 1 196 213 1 196 213 1 256 023 1 256 023 1 218 342 1 218 342 37 681 37 681 1 256 023 1 256 023

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Item 15 01 06 01 — Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from Erasmus+

Amend figures, remarks, legal basis and reference acts as follows:Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount


15 01 06 01 25 615 000 25 615 000 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 -25 846 084 -25 846 084 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 25 615 000 25 615 000 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 -25 846 084 -25 846 084 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and CultureExecutive Agency incurred because of the Agency’s participation in managing the Erasmus+ programmeunder Heading 1a as well as to cover costs of the Agency arising from the management of the completion ofthe cooperation programmes in higher education and vocational education and training, and the Youth inAction programme of the 2007 to 2013 multiannual financial framework.


Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkanpotential candidates as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision ofadditional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure onadministrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance withpoints (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.


Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmesentered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additionalappropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure onadministrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance withpoints (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in Annex ‘Staff’ to this section.

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Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agenciesto be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013establishing ‘Erasmus+’: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealingDecisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50).


Commission Implementing Decision 2013/776/EU of 18 December 2013 establishing the ‘Education,Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency’ and repealing Decision 2009/336/EC (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p.46).

Commission Decision C(2013) 9189 of 18 December 2013 delegating powers to the Education, Audiovisualand Culture Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Unionprogrammes in the field of education, audiovisual and culture, comprising, in particular, implementation ofappropriations entered in the general budget of the Union and of the EDF allocations.

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from this agency.

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15 01 06 01 25 615 000 25 615 000 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 4 153 916 4 153 916 30 000 000 30 000 000

Reserve

Total 25 615 000 25 615 000 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 4 153 916 4 153 916 30 000 000 30 000 000


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15 01 06 01 25 615 000 25 615 000 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 4 153 916 4 153 916 30 000 000 30 000 000

Reserve

Total 25 615 000 25 615 000 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 25 846 084 4 153 916 4 153 916 30 000 000 30 000 000


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Item 15 01 06 02 — Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from CreativeEurope



15 01 06 02 12 176 000 12 176 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 -12 177 000 -12 177 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 12 176 000 12 176 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 -12 177 000 -12 177 000 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and CultureExecutive Agency incurred because of the Agency’s participation in managing the Creative Europeprogramme under Heading 3b as well as to cover the operating costs arising from the management of the2007 to 2013 multiannual financial framework.


Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkanpotential candidates for participating in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement ofrevenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as betweenthe amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered forthe programme, in accordance with points (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

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The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in Annex ‘Staff’ to this section.


Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agenciesto be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Regulation (EU) No 1295/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013establishing the Creative Europe Programme (2014 to 2020) and repealing Decisions No 1718/2006/EC, No1855/2006/EC and No 1041/2009/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 221).


Commission Implementing Decision 2013/776/EU of 18 December 2013 establishing the ‘Education,Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency’ and repealing Decision 2009/336/EC (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p.46).

Commission Decision C(2013) 9189 of 18 December 2013 delegating powers to the Education, Audiovisualand Culture Executive Agency with a view to performance of tasks linked to the implementation of Unionprogrammes in the field of education, audiovisual and culture, comprising, in particular, implementation ofappropriations entered in the general budget of the Union and of the EDF allocations.


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Tabled by Miguel Viegas, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Martina Anderson, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Lynn Boylan,Matt Carthy, Javier Couso Permuy, Luke Ming Flanagan, Eleonora Forenza, Tania González Peñas, TakisHadjigeorgiou, Stelios Kouloglou, Patrick Le Hyaric, Paloma López Bermejo, Curzio Maltese, MarisaMatias, Martina Michels, Liadh Ní Riada, Younous Omarjee, Dimitrios Papadimoulis, Sofia Sakorafa, LolaSánchez Caldentey, Neoklis Sylikiotis, Estefanía Torres Martínez, Miguel Urbán Crespo

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15 01 06 02 12 176 000 12 176 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 823 000 823 000 13 000 000 13 000 000

Reserve

Total 12 176 000 12 176 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 823 000 823 000 13 000 000 13 000 000


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15 01 06 02 12 176 000 12 176 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 823 000 823 000 13 000 000 13 000 000

Reserve

Total 12 176 000 12 176 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 12 177 000 823 000 823 000 13 000 000 13 000 000


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Article 15 01 61 — Cost of organising graduate traineeships with the institution



15 01 61 6 623 000 6 623 000 6 747 000 6 747 000 6 623 000 6 623 000 124 000 124 000 6 747 000 6 747 000

Reserve

Total 6 623 000 6 623 000 6 747 000 6 747 000 6 623 000 6 623 000 124 000 124 000 6 747 000 6 747 000


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Draft amendment 907 === ALDE/7900 ===

Tabled by Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

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Item 15 02 01 01 — Promoting excellence and cooperation in the European education and training area andits relevance to the labour market



15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 2 100 000 1 981 853 1 957 223 300 1 847 108 853

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 2 100 000 1 981 853 1 957 223 300 1 847 108 853

Justification:While the envisioned European Solidarity Corps is a welcomed initiative, it would be premature to redeployresources from the successful Erasmus+ programme before the adoption of the legal framework supportingthe activities of the ESC. It is therefore proposed to maintain the current allocation of the envisagedappropriations within the Erasmus programme, without prejudice to the adoption of the legal base andrelevant redeployments at a later stage.

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15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 200 000 000 200 000 000 2 155 123 300 2 045 127 000

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 200 000 000 200 000 000 2 155 123 300 2 045 127 000

Justification:This amendment aims to increase the level of spending for the Erasmus Plus to highlight the high relevanceit has for promoting European policies among youth. As one of the most popular and most successfulprograms of the EU with a very clear European added value, the proposed appropriations by the Commissionare clearly not enough.

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15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 -255 123 300 -145 127 000 1 700 000 000 1 700 000 000

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 -255 123 300 -145 127 000 1 700 000 000 1 700 000 000

Justification:There is no justification for an increase in the level of commitments and payments. In a period of economiccrisis, the amount of funds allocated to such non-priority actions should be reduced.

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15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 100 000 000 100 000 000 2 055 123 300 1 945 127 000

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 100 000 000 100 000 000 2 055 123 300 1 945 127 000

Justification:Erasmus is the most successful EU-program and more funds should be allocated to it so that more personscould benefit from the possibility.

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15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 -1 955 123300

-1 845 127000

p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 -1 955 123300

-1 845 127000

p.m. p.m.


In line with the general objective of the Programme and in particular with the objectives of the Strategicframework for European cooperation in education and training (ET 2020), as well as in support of thesustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education, this appropriation is intended topursue the following specific objectives in the field of education and training:

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– to improve the level of key competences and skills with particular regard to their relevance for the labourmarket and contribution to a cohesive society, notably through increased opportunities for learningmobility and strengthened cooperation between the world of education and training and the world ofwork,

– to foster quality improvements, innovation excellence and internationalisation at the level of educationand training institutions, notably through enhanced transnational cooperation between education andtraining providers and other stakeholders,

– to promote the emergence and raise awareness of a European lifelong learning area, to complementpolicy reforms at national level and to support the modernisation of education and training systems,notably through enhanced policy cooperation, better use of Union transparency and recognition tools andthe dissemination of good practices,

– to enhance the international dimension of education and training, notably through cooperation betweenUnion and third country institutions in the field of vocational education and training (VET) and in highereducation, by increasing the attractiveness of European higher education institutions and supporting theUnion’s external action, including its development objectives, through the promotion of mobility andcooperation between the Union and third country higher education institutions and targeted capacitybuilding in third countries,

– to improve the teaching and learning of languages and to promote the Union’s broad linguistic diversityand intercultural awareness, including minority and endangered languages,

– to support free, high-quality public education in such a way as to guarantee that no pupil is denied accessto or forced to break off any level of education on economic grounds, with particular attention being paidto the first years of schooling, with a view to preventing early school-leaving and ensuring that childrenfrom the least-favoured sections of society can be fully integrated.


Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkanpotential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement ofrevenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as betweenthe amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered forthe programme, in accordance with points (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.


Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmesentered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additionalappropriations, in accordance with points (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

Any repayment from financial instruments pursuant to Article 140(6) of the Financial Regulation, includingcapital repayments, guarantees released, and repayment of the principal of loans, paid back to theCommission and entered in Item 6 3 4 1 of the statement of revenues may give rise to the provision ofadditional appropriations in accordance with point (i) of Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation.

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Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from ending this project. Education policy should be the sole responsibility of the MemberState.

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15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 200 000 000 200 000 000 2 155 123 300 2 045 127 000

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 200 000 000 200 000 000 2 155 123 300 2 045 127 000

Justification:Erasmus + is a flagship mobility learning programme enabling young people to acquire the knowledge andskills needed to face new challenges and contributing to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It is amajor success for the European Union. Additional funding is necessary to make the programme moredemocratic, allowing access to as many participants as possible.

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Tabled by Gérard Deprez, Nils Torvalds, Nedzhmi Ali, Louis Michel, Urmas Paet

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15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 2 100 000 1 981 853 1 957 223 300 1 847 108 853

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 2 100 000 1 981 853 1 957 223 300 1 847 108 853

Justification:This amendment aims to offset the redeployments from the successful Erasmus+ programme towardsfinancing the budget of the proposed European Solidarity Corps.

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Amend figures and remarks as follows:Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount


15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 12 000 000 12 000 000 1 967 123 300 1 857 127 000

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 12 000 000 12 000 000 1 967 123 300 1 857 127 000

Remarks:After paragraph:

Any repayment from financial instruments pursuant .......... (i) of Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation.

Add following text:

This appropriation should also be used to implement initiatives under Erasmus+ to continue work on theintegration of refugees and contribute a proper strategy at EU level.

Justification:Following the adoption of a revised EU budgetary framework for 2014-2020 by the Council, the additional50 million EUR earmarked for Erasmus+ in the MFF revision for the period 2018-2020 should be madeavailable in the 2018 budget of the programme. A tranche of those appropriations should be allocated to the‘Education and training’ part of the programme, in order to allow Erasmus+ to implement the agreed policyobjectives in the field of education and training, as well as to address new priorities.

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Draft amendment 780 === EPP//7989 ===

Tabled by Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)

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15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 15 000 000 7 500 000 1 970 123 300 1 852 627 000

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 15 000 000 7 500 000 1 970 123 300 1 852 627 000

Justification:The Erasmus+ programme is instrumental in reaching the key EU policy objectives in the fields of educationand training, youth and sports. It represents a strategic investment in people as a critical factor for growthand prosperity. This programme enjoys a very high rate of implementation that ensures the effective use ofadditional appropriations in the Budget 2018.

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15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 2 100 000 1 981 853 1 957 223 300 1 847 108 853

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 2 100 000 1 981 853 1 957 223 300 1 847 108 853

Justification:ESC package : The amendment intends to fully restore the original annual profile of this budget line as it hadbeen foreseen prior to the redeployment of commitment appropriations for the financing of the ESC(European Solidarity Corps). This increase will be financed by the use of all other financial means availableunder the existing MFF-Regulation.

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15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 12 000 000 11 324 873 1 967 123 300 1 856 451 873

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 12 000 000 11 324 873 1 967 123 300 1 856 451 873

Justification:The amendment restores DB and adds to it the amount agreed in CULT committee on the use of the MFFmid term revision top up possibility.

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15 02 01 01 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 44 876 700 25 000 000 2 000 000 000 1 870 127 000

Reserve

Total 1 725 463 700 1 579 766 641 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 1 955 123 300 1 845 127 000 44 876 700 25 000 000 2 000 000 000 1 870 127 000

Remarks:After list ending with:

– to support free, high-quality public education in .......... least-favoured sections of society can be fullyintegrated.

Add following text:


Justification:Following the adoption of a revised EU budgetary framework for 2014-2020 by the Council, the additional50 million EUR earmarked for Erasmus+ in the MFF revision for the period 2018-2020 should be madeavailable in the 2018 budget of the programme. A tranche of those appropriations should be allocated to the"Education and training" part of the programme, in order to allow Erasmus+ to implement the agreed policyobjectives in the field of education and training, as well as to address new priorities

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Item 15 02 01 02 — Promoting excellence and cooperation in the European youth area and the participationof young people in European democratic life



15 02 01 02 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 49 900 000 47 804 021 232 572 916 222 804 021

Reserve

Total 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 49 900 000 47 804 021 232 572 916 222 804 021

Justification:While the envisioned European Solidarity Corps is a welcomed initiative, it would be premature to redeployresources from the successful Erasmus+ programme before the adoption of the legal framework supportingthe activities of the ESC. It is therefore proposed to maintain the current allocation of the envisagedappropriations within the Erasmus programme, without prejudice to the adoption of the legal base andrelevant redeployments at a later stage.

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15 02 01 02 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 50 000 000 50 000 000 232 672 916 225 000 000

Reserve

Total 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 50 000 000 50 000 000 232 672 916 225 000 000

Justification:This amendment restores the cuts proposed by the EC to finance the European Solidarity Corps andincreases the level of spending for the Erasmus Plus to highlight the high relevance. Erasmus Plus is one ofthe most popular and most successful programs of the EU with a very clear European added value.

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15 02 01 02 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 192 672 916 185 000 000

Reserve

Total 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 192 672 916 185 000 000

Justification:Erasmus is the most successful EU-program and more funds should be allocated to it so that more personscould benefit from the possibility.

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15 02 01 02 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 -182 672 916 -175 000 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 -182 672 916 -175 000 000 p.m. p.m.


In line with the general objective, this appropriation is intended to pursue the following specific objectives inthe area of youth:

– to improve the level of key competences and skills of young people, including those with fewer

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opportunities, as well as to promote participation in democratic life in Europe and the labour market,active citizenship, intercultural dialogue, social inclusion and solidarity, notably through increasedlearning mobility opportunities for young people, those active in youth work or youth organisations andyouth leaders, and through strengthened links between the youth field and the labour market,

– to foster quality improvements in youth work, notably through enhanced cooperation betweenorganisations in the youth field and/or other stakeholders,

– to complement policy reforms at local, regional and national level and to support the development ofknowledge and evidence-based youth policy as well as the recognition of non-formal and informallearning, notably through enhanced policy cooperation, better use of Union transparency and recognitiontools and the dissemination of good practices,

– to enhance the international dimension of youth activities and the role of youth workers andorganisations as support structures for young people in complementarity with the Union’s externalaction, notably through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between the Union and third countrystakeholders and international organisations and through targeted capacity building in third countries.







Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from ending this project. Immigration and asylum policy should be the sole responsibility ofthe Member State.

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Tabled by Nils Torvalds, Nedzhmi Ali, Louis Michel, Urmas Paet, Gérard Deprez

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15 02 01 02 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 49 900 000 47 804 021 232 572 916 222 804 021

Reserve

Total 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 49 900 000 47 804 021 232 572 916 222 804 021

Justification:This amendment aims to offset the redeployments from the successful Erasmus+ programme towardsfinancing the budget of the proposed European Solidarity Corps.

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15 02 01 02 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 20 000 000 20 000 000 202 672 916 195 000 000

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Total 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 20 000 000 20 000 000 202 672 916 195 000 000

Justification:Erasmus + is a flagship mobility learning programme enabling young people to acquire the knowledge andskills needed to face new challenges and contributing to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It is amajor success for the European Union. Additional funding is necessary to make the programme moredemocratic, allowing access to as many participants as possible.

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15 02 01 02 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 38 000 000 38 000 000 220 672 916 213 000 000

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Total 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 38 000 000 38 000 000 220 672 916 213 000 000


– to enhance the international dimension of youth activities .......... through targeted capacity building inthird countries.

Amend text as follows:

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and inparticular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in thisitem. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered againstArticle 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with points (e),(f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of correspondingappropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area"‘European Economic Area’Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the generalbudget.

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Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation .......... (g) of Article 21(2) of the FinancialRegulation.

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This appropriation is also intended to cover an assessment of how the "New Narrative for Europe"project could be incorporated into the "youth" strand of Erasmus+. The New Narrative has proved to besuccessful, first as a pilot project and subsequently as a preparatory action, in fostering debate with youngpeople at grassroots level and collecting fresh views about the EU's current challenges, ways forward andthe future of the European project. The assessment should consider how best to include the NewNarrative’s chief aims into the programme proper.

Legal basis:Amend text as follows:

Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013establishing "Erasmus+":‘Erasmus+’: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport andrepealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p.50).

Justification:Following the adoption of a revised EU budgetary framework for 2014-2020 by the Council, the additional50 million EUR earmarked for Erasmus+ in the MFF revision for the period 2018-2020 should be madeavailable in the 2018 budget of the programme. A large tranche of those appropriations should be allocatedto the "Youth" part of the programme, in order to allow Erasmus+ to implement the agreed policy objectivesin the field of youth, notably the European Voluntary Service that has been heavily impacted by the creationof European Solidarity Corps, as well as to address new priorities.

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15 02 01 02 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 10 000 000 5 000 000 192 672 916 180 000 000

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Total 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 10 000 000 5 000 000 192 672 916 180 000 000

Justification:The Erasmus+ programme is instrumental in reaching the key EU policy objectives in the fields of educationand training, youth and sports. It represents a strategic investment in people as a critical factor for growthand prosperity. This programme enjoys a very high rate of implementation that ensures the effective use ofadditional appropriations in the Budget 2018.

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15 02 01 02 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 38 000 000 36 403 864 220 672 916 211 403 864

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Total 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 38 000 000 36 403 864 220 672 916 211 403 864

Justification:The amendment restores DB and adds to it the amount agreed in CULT committee on the use of the MFFmid term revision top up possibility.

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15 02 01 02 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 38 000 000 20 000 000 220 672 916 195 000 000

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Total 227 900 000 198 855 087 182 672 916 175 000 000 182 672 916 175 000 000 38 000 000 20 000 000 220 672 916 195 000 000


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– to enhance the international dimension of youth activities .......... through targeted capacity building inthird countries.

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The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and inparticular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in thisitem. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered againstArticle 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with points (e),(f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of correspondingappropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area"‘European Economic Area’Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the generalbudget.

Justification:Following the adoption of a revised EU budgetary framework for 2014-2020 by the Council, the additional50 million EUR earmarked for Erasmus+ in the MFF revision for the period 2018-2020 should be madeavailable in the 2018 budget of the programme. A tranche of those appropriations should be allocated to the‘youth’ part of the programme, in order to allow Erasmus+ to implement the agreed policy objectives in thefield of youth, as well as to address new priorities.

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Article 15 02 02 — Promoting excellence in teaching and research activities in European integrationthrough the Jean Monnet activities worldwide



15 02 02 37 505 000 33 741 803 42 000 000 40 734 000 42 000 000 40 734 000 -42 000 000 -40 734 000 p.m. p.m.

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Total 37 505 000 33 741 803 42 000 000 40 734 000 42 000 000 40 734 000 -42 000 000 -40 734 000 p.m. p.m.


In line with the general objective, this appropriation is intended to pursue the following specific objectives ofthe Jean Monnet activities:

– to promote teaching and research on European integration worldwide among specialist academics,learners and citizens, notably through the creation of Jean Monnet Chairs and other academic activities,as well as by providing aid for other knowledge-building activities at higher education institutions,

– to support the activities of academic institutions or associations active in the field of Europeanintegration studies and support a Jean Monnet label for excellence,

– to support the activities of academic institutions or associations active in the field of Europeanintegration studies,

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– to support European academic institutions pursuing an aim of European interest,

– to promote policy debate and exchanges between the academic world and policymakers on Union policypriorities.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and inparticular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in thisarticle. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States enteredagainst Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance withpoints (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision ofcorresponding appropriations and to implementation under the ‘European Economic Area’ Annex to this partof the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.







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Tabled by Europe of Nations and Freedom

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Article 15 02 02 — Promoting excellence in teaching and research activities in European integrationthrough the Jean Monnet activities worldwide



15 02 02 37 505 000 33 741 803 42 000 000 40 734 000 42 000 000 40 734 000 -22 000 000 -20 734 000 20 000 000 20 000 000

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Total 37 505 000 33 741 803 42 000 000 40 734 000 42 000 000 40 734 000 -22 000 000 -20 734 000 20 000 000 20 000 000

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Justification:We don’t consider this budgetary line as a priority to support, since it mainly represents an instrument ofpropaganda on the "positive" effects of the European Union.

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Article 15 02 03 — Developing the European dimension in sport



15 02 03 36 000 000 31 169 036 43 000 000 35 000 000 43 000 000 35 000 000 -43 000 000 -35 000 000 p.m. p.m.

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Total 36 000 000 31 169 036 43 000 000 35 000 000 43 000 000 35 000 000 -43 000 000 -35 000 000 p.m. p.m.


In line with the general objective, this appropriation is intended to cover support of the implementation ofUnion policies in areas that correspond to the Chapter’s specific objectives (Article 11) and activities(Article 12).

The Sport Chapter of the ‘Erasmus+’ programme pursues the following specific objectives in the area ofsport:

– to tackle transnational threats to sport such as doping, match fixing, violence, racism and intolerance,

– to support good governance in sport and dual careers of athletes,

– to promote voluntary activities in sport, social inclusion, equal opportunities and health-enhancingphysical activity through increased participation in sport.




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Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from ending this project. If the EU were to truly respect the principle of subsidiarity, it wouldunderstand that some matters do not need to be dealt with at EU-level. Policy regarding sport should be thesole responsibility of the Member State, and indeed many taxpayers across Europe will be wary of EUinterference.

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Tabled by Santiago Fisas Ayxelà, Javi López, Esteban González Pons, Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, ManfredWeber, Silvia Costa, Sabine Verheyen, Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso, Jean-Marie Cavada, Ivo Vajgl, CarlosCoelho, José Inácio Faria, Alain Cadec, Michel Dantin, Marc Joulaud, Brice Hortefeux, Maurice Ponga,Tokia Saïfi, Barbara Matera, Stefano Maullu, Milan Zver, Željana Zovko, Manolis Kefalogiannis, GeorgiosKyrtsos, Theodoros Zagorakis, Liliana Rodrigues, Carlos Zorrinho, Brando Benifei, Costas Mavrides, AlfredSant, Heinz K. Becker, Viorica Dăncilă, Margrete Auken, Marc Tarabella, Hannu Takkula, Virginie Rozière,Bogdan Brunon Wenta, Seán Kelly, Beatriz Becerra Basterrechea, Izaskun Bilbao Barandica, María TeresaGiménez Barbat, Javier Nart, Ramon Tremosa i Balcells, Jordi Solé, Josep-Maria Terricabras, Clara EugeniaAguilera García, Inés Ayala Sender, José Blanco López, Jonás Fernández, Iratxe García Pérez, EnriqueGuerrero Salom, Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto, Ramón Jáuregui Atondo, Juan Fernando López Aguilar,Inmaculada Rodríguez-Piñero Fernández, Elena Valenciano, Pilar Ayuso, Pilar del Castillo Vera, AgustínDíaz de Mera García Consuegra, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Francesc Gambús, Luis de Grandes Pascual, EstherHerranz García, Carlos Iturgaiz, Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio, Verónica Lope Fontagné, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Gabriel Mato, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Markus Ferber, Alberto Cirio

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Article 15 02 10 — Special annual events



15 02 10 6 000 000 6 000 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000

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Total 6 000 000 6 000 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000


This event will see 3 000 athletes and their delegations .......... disabilities in Austria and across the MemberStates.

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The amount of 3 000 000 is allocated to co-finance the XVIII Mediterranean Games in Tarragona, Spain

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(22nd June to 1st July 2018). This funding will also allow participating athletes from 9 Member Statesand from 17 neighboring countries. The event will allow gathering 26 national Olympic committees.

The Mediterranean Games will gather more than 4,000 athletes competing in 33 disciplines, 4,000volunteers, 1,000 juries, and an estimated presence of more than 150,000 spectators.

The Games are a chance to educate in the promotion of healthy habits and the commitment with theenvironment. Tarragona selected as heritage of humanity by UNESCO will also offer the opportunity toshare the European Cultural Heritage. Furthermore, Tarragona is collaborating already with the nextMediterranean Games organizing city Oran in Algeria setting up a program of capacity building.

The funding will allow to participle athletes from counties that nowadays provides them less opportunitiesto compete internationally.

Justification:The Games, instrument of dialogue and peace, will be a chance to gather neighbors from both sides of theMediterranean, creating closer ties, breaking down barriers and prejudices. They will benefit EU relationswith our Eastern and Southern partners in several ways. Sports are a performing diplomatic instrument, andthe Games the best opportunity for the EU to share our values and principles with our neighbors. It willpromote young volunteerism across the Mediterranean involving them in a collaborative and mutualunderstanding spirit, putting forward shared values and principles.

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Tabled by Sabine Verheyen, Reimer Böge, Jan Olbrycht, Bogdan Brunon Wenta, Santiago Fisas Ayxelà,Esteban González Pons, Theodoros Zagorakis, Monika Hohlmeier, Paul Rübig, Angelika Niebler, ManfredWeber, José Manuel Fernandes, Daniel Caspary, Joachim Zeller, Sylvia-Yvonne Kaufmann

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15 02 10 6 000 000 6 000 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000

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Total 6 000 000 6 000 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000


This event will see 3 000 athletes and their delegations .......... disabilities in Austria and across the MemberStates.

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The amount is intended to co-finance the "European Mile", a citizens’ side event at the 7-12 August 2018European Athletics Championships in Berlin. The "European Mile" shall bring the European spirit ofthe Championships from the Olympic stadium to the heart of the city centre. Through a series of publicshowcases, activities and more, people will be able to experience Europe through arts and culturalprojects, amateur sports competitions, a European run, athletic youth events, country presentations,stadium projections and other attractions.

Justification:The "European Mile" shall increase the citizen dimension of the European Athletics Championships and

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thereby foster cultural exchange, mutual understanding, tolerance and friendship between the people ofEurope. This is a unique opportunity to use the power of sport to integrate and bring citizens from allcountries and across all ages together in the context of their common European identity.

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Tabled by Bogdan Brunon Wenta, Jan Olbrycht, Santiago Fisas Ayxelà, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski,Theodoros Zagorakis, Marc Joulaud, Hannu Takkula, Marc Tarabella

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Amend figures, heading and remarks as follows:Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount


15 02 10 6 000 000 6 000 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000

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Total 6 000 000 6 000 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000

Heading:Special annual events — ‘She runs: Providing girls with opportunities to develop skills & leadershop, ofmobility and sport practice engagement’.

Remarks:Amend text as follows:

The topic of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment has never been as much considered asnowadays in the global political agenda. Sport and physical activity and sport organisations as catalystsfor the empowerment of girls and women keep gaining recognition worldwide. For a few years, they havebeen considered as crucial tools and stakeholders, which can contribute to fight inequalities between menand women in different ways. At the crossroad between the education and sport systems this project willhave an impact for girls and where education systems and school environment play a crucial role for theirempowerment.amount of EUR 6 000 000 is allocated to co-finance the European Special Olympics WinterGames in Graz/Schladming, Austria (14-25 March 2017). This funding will also allow participating athletesfrom all 28 Member States to train, to prepare and to attend the Games in Austria.

This project will have concrete impacts for the following stakes:event will see 3 000 athletes and theirdelegations from 110 countries competing in eight sports over eight days. More than 3 000 volunteers willhelp to make this multi-sport event unique. Along with the sports programme, other scientific, educational,cultural and family programmes will be set up. A host town programme and many special events will beorganised before, during, and after the Games so as to ensure a strong legacy of inclusion and acceptance forpeople with intellectual disabilities in Austria and across the Member States.

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- Ensuring girls’ physical and psychological self-realisation through sport

- Promoting empowerment of girls through sport practice and education systems (schools)

- Strengthening girls’ and women’s voice and participation in sport organisationsThis project will mainly involve EU Members States. However, it will also address non-EU members andneighbouring countries of the EU: in facts, important challenges related to this topic lie both in Europeand outside the EU borders.

The aim of the project:

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1. Launching a pilot project supporting the concrete empowerment of girls through the school sportnetwork. The focus would be on the empowerment of girls aged 15 to 18 across the EU countries, partnercountries, neighbouring countries through European, national and local sport projects.

2. Promote physical activity specifically among the 15-18 years old girls since the disparity of practicebetween men and women is the highest at this age

3. Develop skills & leadership in/through school and sport for girls at the crucial age of their development(15-18 years old)

4. Raise the girls’ & women’s voice at the early age in/through school and sportThe project will serve to foster and develop physical activity for girls through running practice and eventssupporting National School Sport Organisations in Europe and beyond

The expected outcomes include:

a) Develop a sport project with a concept, which could be adapted and spread in Europe, andneighbouring countries through the main National Sport and Education stakeholders.

b) Promoting the quick engagement of girls in specific national sport project (within the EU countries,partners countries, neighbouring countries)

c) Creating an international pool of young girls, expert in sport event organisation within theInternational School Sport Federation

A project in 4 phases:

1) Organisation of a flagship running event for school girls on the 8th of March for the InternationalWomen Day supported by a strong communication campaign;

2) To organise a long term training in several modules to develop specific skills and leadership for schoolgirls;

3) To organise a high level conference on the occasion of the European Week of Sport to highlight theimportance girls & women empowerment and gender equality;

4) Putting in place a monitoring strategy to support dissemination and implementation of national sportevents for girls.

Justification:Sports and sport organisations are considered as effective tools and environments with a positive impact ongender equality and women empowerment. In order to reach objectives on gender equality in/through sport,more specific financial means are needed. Big projects combining flagship non-profit event and long termactivities couldn’t be funded under Erasmus +. The main challenges for gender equality lie outside the EU:specific support shall thus allow International & European sport organisations to implement their strategy toefficiently address girls and women empowerment.

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Reserve

Total 6 000 000 6 000 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000 6 000 000


This appropriation can be used to finance the followingThe amount of EUR 6 000 000 is allocated to co-finance the European Special Annual Events:Olympics Winter Games in Graz/Schladming, Austria (14-25March 2017). This funding will also allow participating athletes from all 28 Member States to train, toprepare and to attend the Games in Austria.

1. 'NowWeMove 2018' is to deliver a physical activity campaign that will encompass multiple pan-European grassroots sport events throughout the calendar year 2018. This will include "European NoElevators Day" (focusing on workplaces), "European Move Week" (focusing on the outdoors),"European Fitness Day" (focusing on sport clubs and fitness centres) and ”European School Sport Day”(focusing on education institutions). The event concepts are implemented by the International Sports andCulture Association (ISCA) and its partners and have already proven their effectiveness in the past. Theyare distributed across the calendar year and supported by a continuous multi-media campaign thatenables the message of Europeans to be active to gain and keep momentum, therefore also underpinningthe European Week of Sport.This event will see 3 000 athletes and their delegations from 110 countriescompeting in eight sports over eight days. More than 3 000 volunteers will help to make this multi-sportevent unique. Along with the sports programme, other scientific, educational, cultural and familyprogrammes will be set up. A host town programme and many special events will be organised before,during, and after the Games so as to ensure a strong legacy of inclusion and acceptance for people withintellectual disabilities in Austria and across the Member States.

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The objectives are to:

1. Raise awareness about the multiple benefits of grassroots sport and physical activity among Europeancitizens.

2. Increase accessible opportunities for citizens to be active by delivering pan-European events on locallevel.

3. Enable capacity-building for physical activity providers and volunteers in the sector.

4. Advocate among stakeholders across sectors for the need to address the inactivity pandemic and thuscreate event legacy

"NowWeMove 2018" will leverage already existing resources and initiatives in Member States and addvalue to them or supplement them under a unified "NowWeMove" campaign identity.

"NowWeMove" will see some 3000 events delivered across all European Member States, with more than1..5 million participants being active as a consequence. With the 2018 campaign, "NowWeMove" willreach the critical momentum needed to sustain continued stakeholder engagement for the promotion ofphysical activity and grassroots sport in the years to come.

2. "She runs". The topic of gender and women's empowerment has never been as much considered as itis now in the global political agenda. Sport and physical activity and sport organisations as catalysts forthe empowerment of girls and women keep gaining recognition worldwide. For a few years now, theyhave been considered as crucial tools, which can contribute to fighting inequalities between men andwomen in different ways. At the crossroads between the education and sport systems, this project will havean impact for girls since education systems and the school environment play a crucial role for theirempowerment.

This project will have concrete impacts in the following areas:

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- Strengthening girls’ and women’s voice and participation in sport organisationsThis project will mainly involve EU Members States. However, it will also address non-EU countries andneighbouring countries of the EU. Indeed, important challenges related to this topic lie both in Europeand outside the EU borders.


1. Launch a pilot project supporting the concrete empowerment of girls through the school sport network.The focus would be on the empowerment of girls aged 15 to 18 across the EU countries, partnercountries, neighbouring countries through European, national and local sport projects.

2. Promote physical activity specifically among 15-18 years old girls since the disparity between men andwomen in terms of engaging in sport is the highest at this age


4. Give girls & women a greater voice at an early age in/through school and sport

The project will serve to foster and develop physical activity for girls through running practice and eventssupporting National School Sport Organisations in Europe and beyond.


a) Developing a sport project with a concept, which could be adapted and spread in Europe, andneighbouring countries through the main national sport and education stakeholders.

b) Promoting the rapid involvement of girls in specific national sport project (within the EU countries,partners countries, neighbouring countries)

c) Creating an international pool of young girls, who are experts in sport event organisation within theInternational School Sport Federation


1) Organise a flagship running event for school girls on the 8 March for the International Women’s Daysupported by a strong communication campaign

2) Organise long term training in several modules to develop specific skills and leadership for school girls

3) Organise a high-level conference on the occasion of the European Week of Sport to highlight theimportance of girls’ & women’s empowerment and gender equality.4) Put in place a monitoring strategy to support dissemination and implementation of national sportevents for girls

3. The XVIII Mediterranean Games in Tarragona, Spain (22 June to 1 July 2018). This will also allowparticipating athletes from 9 Member States and from 17 neighbouring countries to take part. The eventwill allow 26 national Olympic committees to gather.


The Games are a chance to raise awareness of and promote healthy habits and commitment to theenvironment. Tarragona, selected as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO will also offer the opportunity toshare the European Cultural Heritage. Furthermore, Tarragona is collaborating already with the nextMediterranean Games-organising city Oran in Algeria by setting up a programme of capacity-building.

The funding will allow athletes from countries with opportunities to compete internationally to participatein the Games.

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Justification:Support for these Special Annual Events will encourage participation in sports activities in different settings,promoting health-enhancing activities in schools, fostering women’s empowerment through sport andpromoting cooperation within the Mediterranean region.

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15 02 10 6 000 000 6 000 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000

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Total 6 000 000 6 000 000 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000 6 500 000


This appropriation can be used to finance the following Special Annual Events:

Special Annual Event: "European Mile" (European Athletics Championship, 7-12 August 2018, Berlin)

Amount: EUR 2 000 000


The amount of EUR 6 000 000 is intendedallocated to co-finance the "European Mile", a citizens’ sideevent at the 7-12 August 2018 European Athletics Championships in Berlin. The "European Mile" shallbring the European spirit of the Championships from the Olympic stadium to the heart of the city centre.Through a series of public showcases, activities and more, people will be able to experience Europethrough arts and cultural projects, amateur sports competitions, a European run, athletic youth events,country presentations, stadium projections and other attractions.European Special Olympics WinterGames in Graz/Schladming, Austria (14-25 March 2017). This funding will also allow participating athletesfrom all 28 Member States to train, to prepare and to attend the Games in Austria.

Special Annual Event: The XVIII Mediterranean Games in Tarragona, Spain (22 June to 1 July2018)This event will see 3 000 athletes and their delegations from 110 countries competing in eight sportsover eight days. More than 3 000 volunteers will help to make this multi-sport event unique. Along with thesports programme, other scientific, educational, cultural and family programmes will be set up. A host townprogramme and many special events will be organised before, during, and after the Games so as to ensure astrong legacy of inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities in Austria and across theMember States.

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Amount: EUR 3 000 000

This funding will also allow participating athletes from 9 Member States and from 17 neighbouringcountries to take part in the event. The event will allow 26 national Olympic committees to gather.


The Games are a chance to raise awareness of and promote healthy habits and commitment to the

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environment. Tarragona, selected as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO will also offer the opportunity toshare the European Cultural Heritage. Furthermore, Tarragona is collaborating already with the nextMediterranean Games-organising city Oran in Algeria by setting up a programme of capacity-building.

The funding will allow athletes from countries with opportunities to compete internationally to participatein the Games.

Special Annual Event: She runs

Amount: EUR: 1 500 000

The topic of gender and women's empowerment has never been as much considered as it is now in theglobal political agenda. Sport and physical activity and sport organisations as catalysts for theempowerment of girls and women keep gaining recognition worldwide. For a few years now, they havebeen considered as crucial tools, which can contribute to fighting inequalities between men and women indifferent ways. At the crossroads between the education and sport systems, this project will have an impactfor girls since education systems and the school environment play a crucial role for their empowerment.

This project will have concrete impacts in the following areas:



- Strengthening girls’ and women’s voice and participation in sport organisations

This project will mainly involve EU Members States. However, it will also address non-EU countries andneighbouring countries of the EU. Indeed, important challenges related to this topic lie both in Europeand outside the EU borders.


1. Launch a pilot project supporting the concrete empowerment of girls through the school sport network.The focus would be on the empowerment of girls aged 15 to 18 across the EU countries, partnercountries, neighbouring countries through European, national and local sport projects.

2. Promote physical activity specifically among 15-18 years old girls since the disparity between men andwomen in terms of engaging in sport is the highest at this age


4. Give girls & women a greater voice at an early age in/through school and sport

The project will serve to foster and develop physical activity for girls through running practice and eventssupporting National School Sport Organisations in Europe and beyond.


a) Developing a sport project with a concept, which could be adapted and spread in Europe, andneighbouring countries through the main national sport and education stakeholders.

b) Promoting the rapid involvement of girls in specific national sport project (within the EU countries,partners countries, neighbouring countries)

c) Creating an international pool of young girls, who are experts in sport event organisation within theInternational School Sport Federation


1) Organise a flagship running event for school girls on the 8 March for the International Women’s Daysupported by a strong communication campaign

2) Organise long term training in several modules to develop specific skills and leadership for school girls

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3) Organise a high-level conference on the occasion of the European Week of Sport to highlight theimportance of girls’ & women’s empowerment and gender equality.

4) Put in place a monitoring strategy to support dissemination and implementation of national sportevents for girls

Justification:Support for these Special Annual Events will encourage increased citizens' participation in sports activities,thereby fostering cultural exchange, mutual understanding and tolerance between the people of Europe.Through the promotion of health-enhancing activities, women's empowerment through sport, promotion ofcooperation within the Mediterranean region and increased citizen awareness of the European AthleticsChampionships, these Special Annual Events will contribute to strengthening the European dimension ofsport.

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Item 15 03 01 01 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions — generating, developing and transferring new skills,knowledge and innovation



15 03 01 01 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 -370 013 019 -273 448 568 500 000 000 500 000 000

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Total 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 -370 013 019 -273 448 568 500 000 000 500 000 000

Justification:There is no justification for an increase in the level of commitments and payments. In a period of economiccrisis, the amount of funds allocated to such non-priority actions should be reduced.

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Tabled by Andrey Novakov, Lambert van Nistelrooij, Vladimir Urutchev, Lefteris Christoforou, Paul Rübig

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15 03 01 01 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 22 000 000 15 000 000 892 013 019 788 448 568

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Total 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 22 000 000 15 000 000 892 013 019 788 448 568

Justification:The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) have funded over 25 000 (10 000 Ph. D) students from 2014-2016. The goal for 2014- 2018 is 43 500 (ca. 17 400 Ph.D) students. In 2016, more than 33 000 researcherswere given access to research infrastructures through Union support, which is a rise of ca.18% since 2014.

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Still, MSCA is severely underfunded with an oversubscription rate of 444% and ca. 18.4% support rate forhigh quality proposals. The suggested budget appropriations would increase the rate of support of highquality projects and fellowship applications by ca. 3%.

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15 03 01 01 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 100 000 000 100 000 000 970 013 019 873 448 568

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Total 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 100 000 000 100 000 000 970 013 019 873 448 568

Justification:The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions should be further increased to boost the success rate. Special attentionshould be paid to the doctoral program, which currently has a success rate of only 7%. In addition, manypromising projects had to be rejected due to lacking financial resources.

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15 03 01 01 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 5 000 000 25 551 432 875 013 019 799 000 000

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Total 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 5 000 000 25 551 432 875 013 019 799 000 000

Justification:Research and innovation have proven to improve people’s livelihoods’ and societal progression. Thisprogram in particular has proven to be of the utmost importance, still it is widely acknowledged that itshould be furthermore reinforced bearing in mind the amount of excellent projects which cannot be currentlyfinanced due to the lack of resources and despite its overwhelming successful implementation levels.

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15 03 01 01 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 15 000 000 7 500 000 885 013 019 780 948 568

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Total 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 15 000 000 7 500 000 885 013 019 780 948 568

Justification:The proposed increase above the level of the Draft Budget is meant to further boost research grant fundingthat will effectively support researchers at all stages of their career. The proposed additional allocation isjustified by the excellent implementation rate and high demand for additional support under this programme.

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15 03 01 01 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 5 000 000 25 551 432 875 013 019 799 000 000

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Total 820 241 594 700 365 833 870 013 019 773 448 568 870 013 019 773 448 568 5 000 000 25 551 432 875 013 019 799 000 000

Justification:Research and innovation have proven to improve people’s livelihoods’ and societal progression. Thisprogram in particular has proven to be of the utmost importance, still it is widely acknowledged that itshould be furthermore reinforced bearing in mind the amount of excellent projects which cannot be currentlyfinanced due to the lack of resources and despite its overwhelming successful implementation levels.

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Article 15 03 05 — European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) — integrating the knowledgetriangle of higher education, research and innovation


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15 03 05 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 -63 270 246 -57 383 538 300 000 000 300 000 000

Reserve

Total 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 -63 270 246 -57 383 538 300 000 000 300 000 000

Justification:There is no justification for an increase in the level of commitments and payments. At a time of economiccrisis, significant reductions should be made to expenditure on administration and operating costs.

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15 03 05 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 -363 270 246 -357 383 538 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 -363 270 246 -357 383 538 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to cover EIT’s staff and administrative expenditure, and operationalexpenditure relating to the work programme, including the knowledge and innovation communities (KICs)designated by the EIT.

In the framework of the EIT’s Strategic Innovation Agenda (SIA) and Regulation (EU) No 1292/2013, theEIT will contribute to the general objective and priorities of ‘Horizon 2020 — The Framework Programmefor Research and Innovation’, with the specific objective of integrating the knowledge triangle of highereducation, research and innovation. The EIT aims to give Europe’s innovation capacity a much needed boostand its overall goal is to create a new European way of delivering essential economic growth and societalbenefits through innovation by helping transform innovative ideas into products and services that createsustainable growth and jobs.

Knowledge and innovation communities are the operational base of the EIT. They are excellence-drivenpartnerships, which bring together the whole innovation web in order to offer new opportunities forinnovation in Europe and generate real impact in terms of new business creation and societal benefits. Theyaddress focused innovation topics and integrate public and private research organisations, innovativeindustries, higher education institutions, investors, start-ups and spin-offs. The first three KICs weredesignated in December 2009 and address the following societal challenges: climate change mitigation andadaptation (through Climate-KIC), sustainable energy (through KIC InnoEnergy) and future information andcommunication society (through EIT ICT Labs). Two additional KICs were designated in 2014 in thethemes of Raw Materials and Innovation for Healthy Living and Active Ageing. In the future, the EIT willexpand its portfolio of KICs to up to three additional ones addressing the topics Food for the Future, AddedValue Manufacturing and Urban Mobility.

The EIT aims to generate tangible impact in the following areas:

– addressing key societal challenges: The KICs combine expertise from across disciplines to ensureinnovative and global responses to complex societal challenges,

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– setting a clear business-friendly framework: Turning new ideas into tangible new products, services orbusiness opportunities will be the main benchmark of the EIT’s and the KICs’ success,

– enhancing the free flow of knowledge through co-location: The KICs are organised around co-locationcentres — geographical locations where most or the whole innovation chain is in close proximity. Theemphasis is on people from diverse backgrounds (industry, SMEs, academia, nationality, gender,discipline, etc.) working together with face-to-face contact, thus leading to great mobility of knowledge,

– creating a new generation of entrepreneurs: people with an entrepreneurial mind-set are the drivers ofinnovation, thereby keeping our economies and societies moving. The EIT promotes entrepreneurshipeducation as a key feature of KICs’ Masters and doctoral programmes by shifting the emphasis from‘learning about’ to ‘learning by doing’. The Master and PhD programmes will provide students with theentrepreneurial skills they need to succeed in the knowledge economy, focusing on learning outcomesand the use of innovative teaching methods.

The EIT’s strategic objectives for this period are to consolidate and synergise its operations and to preparefor achieving the priorities set out in the Strategic Innovation Agenda (2014-2020): firstly, by incentivisinggrowth, impact and sustainability by continuing to strengthen its partnership with the three existing KICswhilst creating new KICs. By following an incremental development path in establishing new KICs, the EITwill ensure leading up to a total portfolio of nine KICs in the period 2014-2020 (equalling the set-up of 40-50 co-location centres across the Union); secondly, by enhancing the EIT’s impact by fosteringentrepreneurship-driven innovation across the Union through wide dissemination of novel innovation modelsattracting and developing talent from across Europe; and thirdly, by introducing new means of achievingimpact, alongside results-oriented monitoring.

The establishment plan of the EIT is set out in Annex ‘Staff’ to this section.


Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) andrepealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104), and in particular Article 5(5) thereof.

Regulation (EU) No 1292/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013amending Regulation (EC) No 294/2008 establishing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology(OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 174).

Decision No 1312/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 onStrategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT): the contributionof the EIT to a more innovative Europe (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 892).

Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2015 on the EuropeanFund for Strategic Investments, the European Investment Advisory Hub and the European InvestmentProject Portal and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013 — the European Fundfor Strategic Investments (OJ L 169, 1.7.2015, p. 1).

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from this institute.

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15 03 05 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 32 923 883 9 334 358 396 194 129 366 717 896

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Total 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 32 923 883 9 334 358 396 194 129 366 717 896


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15 03 05 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 54 923 883 20 334 358 418 194 129 377 717 896

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Total 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 54 923 883 20 334 358 418 194 129 377 717 896

Justification:The original 2018 annual profile of Horizon 2020 budget lines that are used for the provisioning of the EFSIGuarantee Fund should be restored. These amendments reflect the long-standing position of Parliament tominimise the impact of EFSI redeployments on this programme.

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15 03 05 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 54 923 883 31 334 358 418 194 129 388 717 896

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Total 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 54 923 883 31 334 358 418 194 129 388 717 896

Justification:The amendment intends to fully restore the original annual profile of this budget line as it had been foreseenprior to the redeployment of commitment appropriations for the provisioning of the EFSI (European Fund ofStrategic Investments) Guarantee Fund. This increase will be financed by the use of all financial means

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15 03 05 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 54 923 883 31 334 358 418 194 129 388 717 896

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Total 300 426 789 314 253 296 396 194 129 366 717 896 363 270 246 357 383 538 54 923 883 31 334 358 418 194 129 388 717 896

Justification:EFSI offsetting package : The amendment intends to fully restore the original annual profile of this budgetline as it had been foreseen prior to the redeployment of commitment appropriations for the provisioning ofthe EFSI (European Fund of Strategic Investments) Guarantee Fund. This increase will be financed by theuse of all other financial means available under the existing MFF-Regulation.

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Article 15 04 01 — Strengthening the financial capacity of SMEs and small and very small organisations inthe European cultural and creative sectors, and fostering policy development and new business models



15 04 01 30 932 000 14 176 893 34 528 000 12 877 727 33 028 000 12 582 727 1 500 000 295 000 34 528 000 12 877 727

Reserve

Total 30 932 000 14 176 893 34 528 000 12 877 727 33 028 000 12 582 727 1 500 000 295 000 34 528 000 12 877 727


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15 04 01 30 932 000 14 176 893 34 528 000 12 877 727 33 028 000 12 582 727 3 500 000 4 295 000 36 528 000 16 877 727

Reserve

Total 30 932 000 14 176 893 34 528 000 12 877 727 33 028 000 12 582 727 3 500 000 4 295 000 36 528 000 16 877 727

Justification:Due to the very late launch of the Cultural and Creative Sectors Guarantee Facility (CCSGF), 2017 fundingwill not be fully used. The CCSGF needs to be allocated with enough money in the first full year ofimplementation (2018) to provide as good a cost-benefit ratio as possible. With this proposal, the budgetavailable in 2018 would improve the outlook of a smooth implementation in the coming years.

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15 04 01 30 932 000 14 176 893 34 528 000 12 877 727 33 028 000 12 582 727 3 500 000 4 295 000 36 528 000 16 877 727

Reserve

Total 30 932 000 14 176 893 34 528 000 12 877 727 33 028 000 12 582 727 3 500 000 4 295 000 36 528 000 16 877 727

Justification:The importance of the European cultural and creative sector does not justify cuts. Due to the late launch ofthe Cultural and Creative Sectors Guarantee Facility, 2018 is its first year of full implementation and needsadditional funds to be sufficient. The increase of appropriations shall be financed by the use of the specialinstruments under article 9ff. of the MFF 2014-2020 regulation.

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Article 15 04 02 — Culture sub-programme — Supporting cross-border actions and promoting transnationalcirculation and mobility



15 04 02 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 -64 106 000 -50 500 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 -64 106 000 -50 500 000 p.m. p.m.

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This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures relating to the Culture sub-programme of theCreative Europe programme:

– supporting actions providing operators with skills and know-how encouraging the adaption to digitaltechnologies, including testing new approaches to audience building and business models,

– supporting actions enabling operators to internationalise their careers in Europe and beyond,

– providing support to strengthen European operators and international cultural networks in order tofacilitate access to professional opportunities.

The priorities in the field of promoting transnational circulation shall be the following:

– supporting international touring, events and exhibitions,

– supporting the circulation of European literature,

– supporting audience building as a means of stimulating interest in European cultural works.

Support measures of the Culture sub-programme

The Culture sub-programme shall provide support for the following measures:

– transnational cooperation measures bringing together operators from different countries to undertakesectoral or cross-sectoral activities,

– activities by European networks of operators from different countries,

– activities by organisations providing a promotional European platform for the development of emergingtalent and stimulating the circulation of artists and works, with a systemic and large scale effect,

– support for literary translation,

– special actions aiming to achieve greater visibility for the richness and diversity of European cultures,and stimulate intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding, including European cultural prizes, theEuropean Heritage Label, and the European Capitals of Culture.

This appropriation will also finance the European year for Cultural Heritage.



Any revenue from the contributions from the countries of the European neighbourhood area in accordancewith the procedures defined with those countries following the framework agreements providing for theirparticipation in Union programmes as entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise tothe provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised forexpenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, inaccordance with points (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

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Regulation (EU) No 1295/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013establishing the Creative Europe Programme (2014 to 2020) and repealing Decisions No 1718/2006/EC, No1855/2006/EC and No 1041/2009/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 221).

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from this programme.

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15 04 02 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 10 500 000 6 500 000 74 606 000 57 000 000

Reserve

Total 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 10 500 000 6 500 000 74 606 000 57 000 000

Justification:For the period 2014-2016 the level of appropriations implemented reached nearly 100 % on the final budget- both in commitments and payments. A total of 414 projects were co-financed, representing an averagesuccess rate of 17 %, while in 2016 the success rate dropped to 13%, indicating a high number of excludedquality projects due to the limited funds. For this reason the European Commission does not encourage theCreative Europe Desks to seek as many quality applications as possible. An increase of 10% in theappropriations would lead to acceptance on average of further 10 to 15 projects.

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Tabled by Miguel Viegas, Martina Anderson, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Lynn Boylan,Matt Carthy, Javier Couso Permuy, Luke Ming Flanagan, Eleonora Forenza, Tania González Peñas, TakisHadjigeorgiou, Josu Juaristi Abaunz, Stelios Kouloglou, Patrick Le Hyaric, Paloma López Bermejo, CurzioMaltese, Marisa Matias, Martina Michels, Liadh Ní Riada, Younous Omarjee, Dimitrios Papadimoulis, SofiaSakorafa, Lola Sánchez Caldentey, Neoklis Sylikiotis, Estefanía Torres Martínez, Miguel Urbán Crespo

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15 04 02 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 4 500 000 1 500 000 68 606 000 52 000 000

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Total 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 4 500 000 1 500 000 68 606 000 52 000 000



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15 04 02 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 18 500 000 13 500 000 82 606 000 64 000 000

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Total 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 18 500 000 13 500 000 82 606 000 64 000 000


– special actions aiming to achieve greater visibility .......... Heritage Label, and the European Capitals ofCulture.


This appropriation will also finance the European Yearyear for Cultural Heritage. In line with the jointstatement of the Council and Parliament annexed to Decision (EU) 2017/864, 7 million EUR of theappropriation on this line is specifically earmarked for this purpose.

Add following text:

This appropriation includes the organisation of a call for proposals for projects that support refugeeintegration. The experience gained in 2016 should be taken into account to deliver a wider call forproposals, involving more local organisations in Europe and beyond, and support the sharing of goodpractices.”

Justification:The appropriations for the Culture sub-programme are insufficient. Additional appropriations are needed toensure an increase in the success rate, deliver appropriate funding for the Capitals of Culture, address newpriorities such as social inclusion or intercultural dialogue in cooperation projects and support the fullparticipation of refugees and migrants. The remarks reflect the joint statement annexed to Decision EU2017/864, stating that, “for the 2018 budget, EUR 7 million will be reserved for the European Year ofCultural Heritage and be made visible in a budget line.

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15 04 02 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 4 500 000 1 500 000 68 606 000 52 000 000

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Total 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 4 500 000 1 500 000 68 606 000 52 000 000



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15 04 02 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 11 500 000 8 500 000 75 606 000 59 000 000

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Total 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 11 500 000 8 500 000 75 606 000 59 000 000




This appropriation will also finance the European Yearyear for Cultural Heritage. In line with the jointstatement of the Council and Parliament annexed to Decision (EU) 2017/864, 7 million EUR of theappropriation on this line is specifically reserved for this purpose.

After paragraph:

Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation .......... (g) of Article 21(2) of the FinancialRegulation.

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Add following text:

This appropriation includes the organisation of a call for proposals for projects that support refugeeintegration. The experience gained in 2016 should be taken into account to deliver a wider call forproposals, involving more local organisations in Europe and beyond, and support the sharing of goodpractices.

Justification:The importance of cultural diversity and the creative sector does not justify any cuts. An increase ofappropriations is needed to improve the success rate of projects, deliver appropriate funding for the Capitalsof Culture, address social inclusion and intercultural dialogue. The remarks shall reflect the joint statementof Council and EP (Decision EU 2017/864). The increase of appropriations shall be financed by the use ofthe special instruments under art. 9ff. of the MFF 2014-20 regulation.

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15 04 02 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 14 000 000 7 000 000 78 106 000 57 500 000

Reserve

Total 55 350 000 44 229 071 68 606 000 52 000 000 64 106 000 50 500 000 14 000 000 7 000 000 78 106 000 57 500 000




This appropriation will also finance the European Yearyear for Cultural Heritage. In line with the jointstatement of the Council and Parliament annexed to Decision (EU) 2017/864, 7 million EUR of theappropriation on this line is specifically earmarked for this purpose.

Add following text:

This appropriation includes the organisation of a call for proposals for projects that support refugeeintegration. The experience gained in 2016 should be taken into account to deliver a wider call forproposals, involving more local organisations in Europe and beyond, and support the sharing of goodpractices.


The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and inparticular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in thisarticle. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States enteredagainst Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance withpoints (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision ofcorresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area"‘European

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Economic Area’ Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integralpart of the general budget.

Justification:The appropriations are insufficient for the Culture measures under the programme. Additional funds areneeded, inter alia, to ensure an increased success rate, deliver appropriate funding for the Capitals of Culture,address new priorities such as social inclusion or intercultural dialogue in cooperation projects and supportthe full participation of refugees and migrants. The amendment reflects the joint statement annexed toDecision EU 2017/864: ‘for the 2018 budget, EUR 7m will be reserved for the European Year of CulturalHeritage and be made visible in a budget line’.

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Article 15 05 01 — European Solidarity Corps

Amend figures, remarks and reference acts as follows:Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount


15 05 01 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.

Reserve 68 235 652 51 177 000 68 235 652 51 177 000 -68 235 652 -51 177 000 p.m. p.m.

Total 68 235 652 51 177 000 68 235 652 51 177 000 -68 235 652 -51 177 000 p.m. p.m.


New article

In line with the European Solidarity Corps' general objective, this appropriation is intended to pursue thefollowing specific objectives of this initiative:

– to provide young people, with the support of organisations, with easily accessible opportunities forengagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal, social,educational and professional development, as well as their employability;

– to ensure that the solidarity activities that are offered to the European Solidarity Corps participantscontribute to addressing concrete societal challenges, to strengthening communities, are of high qualityand are properly recognized.


Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on30 May 2017, laying down the legal framework of the European Solidarity Corps and amending Regulations(EU) No 1288/2013, (EU) No 1293/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 andDecision No 1313/2013/EU (COM(2017) 262 final).

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from ending this project.

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Article 15 05 01 — European Solidarity Corps

Amend figures and conditions for releasing the reserve as follows:Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount


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Reserve 68 235 652 51 177 000 68 235 652 51 177 000 16 402 000 12 302 000 84 637 652 63 479 000

Total 68 235 652 51 177 000 68 235 652 51 177 000 16 402 000 12 302 000 84 637 652 63 479 000

Conditions for releasing the reserve:Add following text:

Final adoption of Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted bythe Commission on 30 May 2017, laying down the legal framework of the European Solidarity Corps andamending Regulations (EU) No 1288/ 2013, (EU) No 1293/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and Decision No 1313/ 2013/EU (COM(2017) 262 final).

Justification:ESC package : The amendment intends to fully restore the original annual profile of this budget line as it hadbeen foreseen prior to the redeployment of commitment appropriations for the financing of the ESC(European Solidarity Corps). This increase will be financed by the use of all other financial means availableunder the existing MFF-Regulation.

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Tabled by Miguel Viegas, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Martina Anderson, Lynn Boylan, Matt Carthy, JavierCouso Permuy, Eleonora Forenza, Takis Hadjigeorgiou, Stelios Kouloglou, Patrick Le Hyaric, CurzioMaltese, Marisa Matias, Martina Michels, Liadh Ní Riada, Younous Omarjee, Dimitrios Papadimoulis, SofiaSakorafa, Neoklis Sylikiotis, Estefanía Torres Martínez

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Article 16 01 01 — Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the ‘Communication’ policy area



16 01 01 68 404 916 68 404 916 68 636 396 68 636 396 68 060 350 68 060 350 6 939 650 6 939 650 75 000 000 75 000 000

Reserve

Total 68 404 916 68 404 916 68 636 396 68 636 396 68 060 350 68 060 350 6 939 650 6 939 650 75 000 000 75 000 000

Justification:The communication services have been significantly reduced, requiring the increased of the appropriationsin this area so that services are adequately provided.

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16 01 01 68 404 916 68 404 916 68 636 396 68 636 396 68 060 350 68 060 350 -5 060 350 -5 060 350 63 000 000 63 000 000

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Total 68 404 916 68 404 916 68 636 396 68 636 396 68 060 350 68 060 350 -5 060 350 -5 060 350 63 000 000 63 000 000


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16 01 01 68 404 916 68 404 916 68 636 396 68 636 396 68 060 350 68 060 350 -10 060 350 -10 060 350 58 000 000 58 000 000

Reserve

Total 68 404 916 68 404 916 68 636 396 68 636 396 68 060 350 68 060 350 -10 060 350 -10 060 350 58 000 000 58 000 000

Justification:It seems reasonable to ask for some further reductions with regard to this budgetary line.

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16 01 01 68 404 916 68 404 916 68 636 396 68 636 396 68 060 350 68 060 350 6 939 650 6 939 650 75 000 000 75 000 000

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Total 68 404 916 68 404 916 68 636 396 68 636 396 68 060 350 68 060 350 6 939 650 6 939 650 75 000 000 75 000 000

Justification:The communication services have been significantly reduced, requiring the increased of the appropriationsin this area so that services are adequately provided.

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Item 16 01 02 01 — External personnel — Headquarters



16 01 02 01 5 861 231 5 861 231 5 605 608 5 605 608 5 385 812 5 385 812 219 796 219 796 5 605 608 5 605 608

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Total 5 861 231 5 861 231 5 605 608 5 605 608 5 385 812 5 385 812 219 796 219 796 5 605 608 5 605 608


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16 01 02 01 5 861 231 5 861 231 5 605 608 5 605 608 5 385 812 5 385 812 -1 385 812 -1 385 812 4 000 000 4 000 000

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Total 5 861 231 5 861 231 5 605 608 5 605 608 5 385 812 5 385 812 -1 385 812 -1 385 812 4 000 000 4 000 000


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Item 16 01 02 03 — External personnel — Commission Representations



16 01 02 03 17 067 000 17 067 000 18 170 000 18 170 000 17 170 000 17 170 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 18 170 000 18 170 000

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Total 17 067 000 17 067 000 18 170 000 18 170 000 17 170 000 17 170 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 18 170 000 18 170 000


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16 01 02 03 17 067 000 17 067 000 18 170 000 18 170 000 17 170 000 17 170 000 -3 770 000 -3 770 000 13 400 000 13 400 000

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Total 17 067 000 17 067 000 18 170 000 18 170 000 17 170 000 17 170 000 -3 770 000 -3 770 000 13 400 000 13 400 000


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16 01 02 03 17 067 000 17 067 000 18 170 000 18 170 000 17 170 000 17 170 000 -7 170 000 -7 170 000 10 000 000 10 000 000

Reserve

Total 17 067 000 17 067 000 18 170 000 18 170 000 17 170 000 17 170 000 -7 170 000 -7 170 000 10 000 000 10 000 000

Justification:It seems reasonable to ask for some further reductions with regard to this budgetary line.

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16 01 02 11 2 917 858 2 917 858 2 922 416 2 922 416 2 897 044 2 897 044 25 372 25 372 2 922 416 2 922 416

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Total 2 917 858 2 917 858 2 922 416 2 922 416 2 897 044 2 897 044 25 372 25 372 2 922 416 2 922 416


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16 01 02 11 2 917 858 2 917 858 2 922 416 2 922 416 2 897 044 2 897 044 -597 044 -597 044 2 300 000 2 300 000

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Total 2 917 858 2 917 858 2 922 416 2 922 416 2 897 044 2 897 044 -597 044 -597 044 2 300 000 2 300 000


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Item 16 01 03 03 — Buildings and related expenditure — Commission Representations



16 01 03 03 26 370 000 26 370 000 26 765 500 26 765 500 26 765 500 26 765 500 -5 465 500 -5 465 500 21 300 000 21 300 000

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Total 26 370 000 26 370 000 26 765 500 26 765 500 26 765 500 26 765 500 -5 465 500 -5 465 500 21 300 000 21 300 000


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Item 16 01 03 03 — Buildings and related expenditure — Commission Representations



16 01 03 03 26 370 000 26 370 000 26 765 500 26 765 500 26 765 500 26 765 500 -13 765 500 -13 765 500 13 000 000 13 000 000

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Total 26 370 000 26 370 000 26 765 500 26 765 500 26 765 500 26 765 500 -13 765 500 -13 765 500 13 000 000 13 000 000

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huge waste of taxpayers’ money. That's why our Group supports a wide revision of this domain and thereduction of this budgetary line.

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Item 16 01 04 02 — Support expenditure for communication actions



16 01 04 02 1 090 000 1 090 000 1 146 000 1 146 000 1 090 000 1 090 000 56 000 56 000 1 146 000 1 146 000

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Total 1 090 000 1 090 000 1 146 000 1 146 000 1 090 000 1 090 000 56 000 56 000 1 146 000 1 146 000


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Item 16 03 01 02 — Information for the media and audiovisual productions



16 03 01 02 6 177 000 4 958 000 6 190 000 5 900 000 6 090 000 4 900 000 -6 090 000 -4 900 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 6 177 000 4 958 000 6 190 000 5 900 000 6 090 000 4 900 000 -6 090 000 -4 900 000 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of general information for citizens on Union activities, soas to increase the visibility of the work of the Union institutions, the decisions taken and the stages in thebuilding of Europe, focusing mainly on the media. The tools developed for better understanding andreporting of topical issues cover mainly:

– multimedia (photo, video, etc.) information material to feed the media and other platforms, includingtheir publication/broadcasting and long-term preservation/dissemination,

– seminars and support for journalists.

This appropriation is also intended to cover IT expenditure for relevant information and managementsystems development and maintenance.

This appropriation also covers evaluation and professionalisation expenditure.


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Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 54(2) ofRegulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC,Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).


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Item 16 03 01 02 — Information for the media and audiovisual productions



16 03 01 02 6 177 000 4 958 000 6 190 000 5 900 000 6 090 000 4 900 000 100 000 1 000 000 6 190 000 5 900 000

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Total 6 177 000 4 958 000 6 190 000 5 900 000 6 090 000 4 900 000 100 000 1 000 000 6 190 000 5 900 000


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Item 16 03 01 03 — Information outlets



16 03 01 03 14 700 000 13 642 000 15 500 000 14 600 000 14 700 000 13 642 000 2 300 000 2 458 000 17 000 000 16 100 000

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Total 14 700 000 13 642 000 15 500 000 14 600 000 14 700 000 13 642 000 2 300 000 2 458 000 17 000 000 16 100 000


The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with .......... the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50000.

Add following text:

This appropriation is intended to complement the specific actions that the Europe Direct InformationCentres (EDICs) should organise on the European Elections 2019, according to their annual work plansand in full coherence with the European Parliament Institutional communication strategy. This mightentail outreach activities, support in social media animation, strategic engagement and other types ofoffline and online actions, in full complementarity with the information offices .

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Justification:With 500 information centres located across the EU, EDICs have the capacity to reach out to citizens and toinform them about their rights linked to European participatory democracy. EDICs can organise events invarious formats to mobilise stakeholders, youth and media in close co-operation with the EP InformationOffices. With a reinforcement of their budget in 2018, EDICs will increase their capacity to activate socialgroups and civil society networks regionally and locally. EDIC’s Annual General Meeting in 2018 shouldfocus on EE19 in order to prepare the EP information campaign.

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16 03 01 03 14 700 000 13 642 000 15 500 000 14 600 000 14 700 000 13 642 000 800 000 958 000 15 500 000 14 600 000

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Total 14 700 000 13 642 000 15 500 000 14 600 000 14 700 000 13 642 000 800 000 958 000 15 500 000 14 600 000


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16 03 01 03 14 700 000 13 642 000 15 500 000 14 600 000 14 700 000 13 642 000 -3 800 000 -2 642 000 10 900 000 11 000 000

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Total 14 700 000 13 642 000 15 500 000 14 600 000 14 700 000 13 642 000 -3 800 000 -2 642 000 10 900 000 11 000 000


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Tabled by Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Item 16 03 01 04 — Communication of the Commission Representations, Citizens’ Dialogues and‘Partnership’ actions



16 03 01 04 17 036 000 14 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000 17 496 500 16 200 000 860 500 1 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000

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Total 17 036 000 14 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000 17 496 500 16 200 000 860 500 1 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000


This appropriation is intended to fund general information .......... citizens to make their voice heard topolicymakers.

Add following text:

For budgetary years 2018 and 2019, this appropriation should cover awareness raising and informationactivities on electoral rights of citizens and the importance of European elections for the shaping of thefuture of Europe.

This appropriation should also promote dialogue with citizens on the future of Europe, based on theWhite Paper presented by the Commission in 2017.

After paragraph:

These activities are implemented in the Member States through:


– communication operations linked to specific annual or multiannual communication priorities as per JointDeclaration (in the context of implementing the Interinstiutional Agreement Better Regulation),

– ad hoc communication operations on a national or international scale that fit in with the communicationpriorities,

– open door events for citizens from all walks of life,

– dialogues with citizens and civil society organizations online on the internet and in social media,

– seminars and conferences as well as workshops with more specific target groups, such as young people,and by applying participatory methods,

– organisation of or participation in European events, exhibitions and public-relations activities,organisation of individual visits, etc.,

– direct communication measures targeted at the general public (e.g. citizens’ advice services),

– direct communication measures targeted at opinion multipliers, in particular stepped-up measuresinvolving the regional daily press, which is a major information outlet for a large number of Unioncitizens,

– the management of information centres for the general public in the Commission Representations.

Justification:AFCO/6725

2018 is a year of strategic importance in terms of communication activities. The importance of Europeanelections and citizens’ electoral rights should be emphasized in order to enhance electoral turnout at theelections in 2019. Furthermore, after the presentation of the Commission White Paper on the future ofEurope, dialogue with citizens on this topic should be encouraged.

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AFCO/6726

2018 is a key year to rethink the communication strategy in view of the next European election; Europeancitizens and European civil society organizations should be better involved and the dialogue with themshould be encouraged accordingly with the Commission White paper on the future of Europe.

Compromise amendment between AFCO/6726, AFCO/6725

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16 03 01 04 17 036 000 14 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000 17 496 500 16 200 000 860 500 1 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000

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16 03 01 04 17 036 000 14 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000 17 496 500 16 200 000 -5 139 500 -2 000 000 12 357 000 14 200 000

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Total 17 036 000 14 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000 17 496 500 16 200 000 -5 139 500 -2 000 000 12 357 000 14 200 000


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Item 16 03 01 04 — Communication of the Commission Representations, Citizens’ Dialogues and

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‘Partnership’ actions



16 03 01 04 17 036 000 14 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000 17 496 500 16 200 000 -7 496 500 -6 200 000 10 000 000 10 000 000

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Total 17 036 000 14 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000 17 496 500 16 200 000 -7 496 500 -6 200 000 10 000 000 10 000 000

Justification:We don’t consider this budgetary line as a priority to support.

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Tabled by Committee on International Trade

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16 03 01 04 17 036 000 14 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000 17 496 500 16 200 000 1 721 000 3 200 000 19 217 500 19 400 000

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Total 17 036 000 14 600 000 18 357 000 17 800 000 17 496 500 16 200 000 1 721 000 3 200 000 19 217 500 19 400 000

Justification:Domestic Advisory Groups and Joint Platforms have to be included into Citizens’ dialogue as they are themain vehicles towards achieving civil society’s effective participation in the enforcement and monitoring oftrade sustainability chapter of trade agreements.

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Item 16 03 01 05 — European Public Spaces



16 03 01 05 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 046 000 1 046 000 200 000 200 000 1 246 000 1 246 000

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Total 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 046 000 1 046 000 200 000 200 000 1 246 000 1 246 000


This appropriation is intended to fund general information .......... be taken into account in the budgetaryprocedure.

Add following text:

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European Public Spaces can serve as an important platform for communication with citizens. Activities ofthe European Public Spaces in 2018 should focus on informing citizens about their electoral rights andthe importance of European elections for the shaping of the future of Europe. They should alsoencourage dialogue with citizens on the future of Europe, based on the White Paper presented by theCommission in 2017.

Justification:2018 is a year of strategic importance in terms of communication activities. The importance of Europeanelections and citizens’ electoral rights should be emphasized in order to enhance electoral turnout at theelections in 2019. Furthermore, after the presentation of the Commission White Paper on the future ofEurope, dialogue with citizens on this topic should be encouraged. EPS present a direct link between citizenand institutions and are therefore well placed to carry out these communication activities.

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16 03 01 05 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 046 000 1 046 000 200 000 200 000 1 246 000 1 246 000

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Total 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 046 000 1 046 000 200 000 200 000 1 246 000 1 246 000


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16 03 01 05 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 046 000 1 046 000 -116 000 -116 000 930 000 930 000

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Total 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 046 000 1 046 000 -116 000 -116 000 930 000 930 000


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16 03 01 05 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 046 000 1 046 000 -1 046 000 -1 046 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 246 000 1 046 000 1 046 000 -1 046 000 -1 046 000 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to fund general information to citizens and cover specifically the opening andmanagement of ‘European Public Spaces’ (EPS) in the Europe Houses that are formally hosting the EPS.The Commission manages the logistical arrangements for the EPS for the benefit of both institutions (theEuropean Parliament and the Commission), including operational costs and the organisation of contractedservices. The EPS must be run jointly by the two institutions on the basis of an annual assessment report onthe management and the functioning of the EPS, as well as of a working programme for the year to come.Both these documents, which are drafted jointly by the two institutions and constitute the fundamentalelements for allocation of funds for the following year, are to be presented to the European Parliament intime to be taken into account in the budgetary procedure.



Justification:We do not consider this budgetary line as a priority to support.

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Item 16 03 02 01 — Visits to the Commission



16 03 02 01 3 900 000 3 670 000 4 000 000 3 978 000 3 900 000 3 824 000 100 000 154 000 4 000 000 3 978 000

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Total 3 900 000 3 670 000 4 000 000 3 978 000 3 900 000 3 824 000 100 000 154 000 4 000 000 3 978 000


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Item 16 03 02 01 — Visits to the Commission



16 03 02 01 3 900 000 3 670 000 4 000 000 3 978 000 3 900 000 3 824 000 -1 800 000 -1 516 000 2 100 000 2 308 000

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Total 3 900 000 3 670 000 4 000 000 3 978 000 3 900 000 3 824 000 -1 800 000 -1 516 000 2 100 000 2 308 000


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Item 16 03 02 02 — Operation of radio and television studios and audiovisual equipment



16 03 02 02 5 700 000 5 700 000 5 600 000 5 600 000 5 500 000 5 500 000 100 000 100 000 5 600 000 5 600 000

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Total 5 700 000 5 700 000 5 600 000 5 600 000 5 500 000 5 500 000 100 000 100 000 5 600 000 5 600 000


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Item 16 03 02 03 — Online and written information and communication tools



16 03 02 03 23 710 000 26 075 000 21 300 000 21 419 000 21 300 000 21 419 000 -11 300 000 -11 419 000 10 000 000 10 000 000

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Total 23 710 000 26 075 000 21 300 000 21 419 000 21 300 000 21 419 000 -11 300 000 -11 419 000 10 000 000 10 000 000


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Item 16 03 02 05 — Public opinion analysis



16 03 02 05 6 640 000 6 570 000 6 900 000 7 498 000 6 700 000 6 498 000 -6 700 000 -6 498 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 6 640 000 6 570 000 6 900 000 7 498 000 6 700 000 6 498 000 -6 700 000 -6 498 000 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to cover the analysis of trends in public opinion, mainly by means of opinionpolls (e.g. general-public ‘Eurobarometer’ surveys, ‘flash’ surveys, by telephone, of specific populations onparticular subjects, at regional, national, or European level, or qualitative surveys), together with qualitycontrol of these surveys.

It also covers qualitative media monitoring analysis, including monitoring / analysis of social mediaactivities. This appropriation could also cover IT expenditure for possible relevant information andmanagement systems development and maintenance.

This appropriation may also cover evaluation and professionalisation expenditure.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation is estimated atEUR 1 000.



Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. TheEuropean Union appears to have an unhealthy obsession with biased analysis of public opinion, wherein theusage of polling and similar research is used to justify pro-European Union propaganda. Money can be savedfrom ending this project.

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16 03 02 05 6 640 000 6 570 000 6 900 000 7 498 000 6 700 000 6 498 000 200 000 1 000 000 6 900 000 7 498 000

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Total 6 640 000 6 570 000 6 900 000 7 498 000 6 700 000 6 498 000 200 000 1 000 000 6 900 000 7 498 000


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16 03 02 05 6 640 000 6 570 000 6 900 000 7 498 000 6 700 000 6 498 000 -3 700 000 -3 498 000 3 000 000 3 000 000

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Total 6 640 000 6 570 000 6 900 000 7 498 000 6 700 000 6 498 000 -3 700 000 -3 498 000 3 000 000 3 000 000


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Article 16 03 04 — House of European History



16 03 04 3 000 000 3 200 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000

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Total 3 000 000 3 200 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000


As specified in the Service Level Agreement between .......... means of a modern exhibition anddocumentation centre.

Add following text:

As the House of European History is in its first year of functioning, communication is a priority to makethe institution known among citizens. Furthermore, the House would be a good asset in terms of cultural

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diplomacy towards interested citizens coming from "outside the EU". Additionally, EU should be basedon history and cultural exchanges between its diverse communities, also linguistically. This aspect is stillto be developed and therefore extra funding could enable this new institution to incorporate this diversityto promote a more vivid, so-called "EU heritage", especially for 2018: the European Year of CulturalHeritage.

Justification:The House of European History is in its first year, still in need of wide communication to citizens in Europeand outside. Alongside the Parlamentarium, the communication should also reflect 2018 as the EuropeanYear of Cultural Heritage. Some aspects of the European History, from a "cultural" view point, need furtherdevelopments, like a better integration of history and cultural exchanges between the diverse communities ofthe EU, which form part of the present European Union.

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16 03 04 3 000 000 3 200 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 -3 000 000 -3 000 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 3 000 000 3 200 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 -3 000 000 -3 000 000 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The activities of the House of European History should not be at the expense of the EU budget.

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16 03 04 3 000 000 3 200 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 -3 000 000 -3 000 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 3 000 000 3 200 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 -3 000 000 -3 000 000 p.m. p.m.


As specified in the Service Level Agreement between the European Parliament and the Commission, thisappropriation is intended to cover the financial contribution of the Commission to the House of EuropeanHistory for the operational costs incurred by the European Parliament in respect of exhibitions, events andworkshops organised which will increase knowledge, awaken curiosity, and create opportunities to reflect onEuropean history by means of a modern exhibition and documentation centre.

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Article 167 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Justification:We don’t consider this project as a priority to support.

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Draft amendment 59 === AGRI/6259 ===

Tabled by Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Article 17 01 01 — Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff in the ‘Health and food safety’policy area



17 01 01 72 294 157 72 294 157 72 514 823 72 514 823 71 906 227 71 906 227 608 596 608 596 72 514 823 72 514 823

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Total 72 294 157 72 294 157 72 514 823 72 514 823 71 906 227 71 906 227 608 596 608 596 72 514 823 72 514 823


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Draft amendment 272 === ENVI/5466 ===

Tabled by Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Article 17 01 01 — Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff in the ‘Health and food safety’policy area



17 01 01 72 294 157 72 294 157 72 514 823 72 514 823 71 906 227 71 906 227 608 596 608 596 72 514 823 72 514 823

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Total 72 294 157 72 294 157 72 514 823 72 514 823 71 906 227 71 906 227 608 596 608 596 72 514 823 72 514 823


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17 01 02 01 6 439 851 6 439 851 6 344 619 6 344 619 6 178 945 6 178 945 165 674 165 674 6 344 619 6 344 619

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Total 6 439 851 6 439 851 6 344 619 6 344 619 6 178 945 6 178 945 165 674 165 674 6 344 619 6 344 619


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17 01 02 01 6 439 851 6 439 851 6 344 619 6 344 619 6 178 945 6 178 945 165 674 165 674 6 344 619 6 344 619

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Total 6 439 851 6 439 851 6 344 619 6 344 619 6 178 945 6 178 945 165 674 165 674 6 344 619 6 344 619


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17 01 02 11 7 854 304 7 854 304 7 649 918 7 649 918 7 464 124 7 464 124 185 794 185 794 7 649 918 7 649 918

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Total 7 854 304 7 854 304 7 649 918 7 649 918 7 464 124 7 464 124 185 794 185 794 7 649 918 7 649 918


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17 01 02 11 7 854 304 7 854 304 7 649 918 7 649 918 7 464 124 7 464 124 -1 364 124 -1 364 124 6 100 000 6 100 000

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Total 7 854 304 7 854 304 7 649 918 7 649 918 7 464 124 7 464 124 -1 364 124 -1 364 124 6 100 000 6 100 000


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17 01 02 11 7 854 304 7 854 304 7 649 918 7 649 918 7 464 124 7 464 124 185 794 185 794 7 649 918 7 649 918

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Total 7 854 304 7 854 304 7 649 918 7 649 918 7 464 124 7 464 124 185 794 185 794 7 649 918 7 649 918


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Item 17 01 04 02 — Support expenditure for the ‘Third programme for the Union’s action in the field ofhealth (2014-2020)’



17 01 04 02 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 400 000 1 400 000 100 000 100 000 1 500 000 1 500 000

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Total 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 400 000 1 400 000 100 000 100 000 1 500 000 1 500 000

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Item 17 01 04 03 — Support expenditure in the field of food and feed safety, animal health, animal welfareand plant health



17 01 04 03 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 400 000 1 400 000 100 000 100 000 1 500 000 1 500 000

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Total 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 400 000 1 400 000 100 000 100 000 1 500 000 1 500 000


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Item 17 01 04 03 — Support expenditure in the field of food and feed safety, animal health, animal welfareand plant health



17 01 04 03 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 400 000 1 400 000 100 000 100 000 1 500 000 1 500 000

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Total 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 400 000 1 400 000 100 000 100 000 1 500 000 1 500 000


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Item 17 01 06 02 — Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency — Contribution from the‘Third programme for the Union’s action in the field of health (2014-2020)’



17 01 06 02 4 209 000 4 209 000 4 406 500 4 406 500 4 206 500 4 206 500 200 000 200 000 4 406 500 4 406 500

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Total 4 209 000 4 209 000 4 406 500 4 406 500 4 206 500 4 206 500 200 000 200 000 4 406 500 4 406 500


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Item 17 01 06 02 — Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency — Contribution from the‘Third programme for the Union’s action in the field of health (2014-2020)’



17 01 06 02 4 209 000 4 209 000 4 406 500 4 406 500 4 206 500 4 206 500 200 000 200 000 4 406 500 4 406 500

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Total 4 209 000 4 209 000 4 406 500 4 406 500 4 206 500 4 206 500 200 000 200 000 4 406 500 4 406 500


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Tabled by Josu Juaristi Abaunz, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Martina Anderson, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, LynnBoylan, Matt Carthy, Javier Couso Permuy, Eleonora Forenza, Tania González Peñas, Takis Hadjigeorgiou,Patrick Le Hyaric, Paloma López Bermejo, Marisa Matias, Liadh Ní Riada, Sofia Sakorafa, Lola SánchezCaldentey, Neoklis Sylikiotis, Estefanía Torres Martínez, Miguel Urbán Crespo, Miguel Viegas, YounousOmarjee

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Article 17 03 01 — Third programme for the Union’s action in the field of health (2014-2020)



17 03 01 58 820 000 46 000 000 60 467 000 47 389 000 59 055 250 47 041 750 5 944 750 1 458 250 65 000 000 48 500 000

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Total 58 820 000 46 000 000 60 467 000 47 389 000 59 055 250 47 041 750 5 944 750 1 458 250 65 000 000 48 500 000

Justification:Propomos um aumento desta dotação uma vez que esta se destina a cobrir as despesas necessárias paraalcançar os objectivos gerais deste programa, que deverão ser os de apoiar e gerar valor acrescentado para aspolíticas dos Estados-Membros a fim de melhorar a saúde dos cidadãos da União e reduzir as desigualdadesem matéria de saúde através da promoção da saúde.

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17 03 01 58 820 000 46 000 000 60 467 000 47 389 000 59 055 250 47 041 750 1 411 750 347 250 60 467 000 47 389 000

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Total 58 820 000 46 000 000 60 467 000 47 389 000 59 055 250 47 041 750 1 411 750 347 250 60 467 000 47 389 000


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17 03 01 58 820 000 46 000 000 60 467 000 47 389 000 59 055 250 47 041 750 5 944 750 1 458 250 65 000 000 48 500 000

Reserve

Total 58 820 000 46 000 000 60 467 000 47 389 000 59 055 250 47 041 750 5 944 750 1 458 250 65 000 000 48 500 000

Justification:We are proposing to increase this appropriation, as it is intended to cover the expenditure necessary toachieve the general objectives of the above programme, which should seek to support and generate addedvalue for Member States' policies in order to improve the health of Union citizens and reduce healthinequalities through health promotion.

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Article 17 03 10 — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control



17 03 10 51 687 000 51 687 000 54 127 178 54 127 178 52 849 777 52 849 777 1 277 401 1 277 401 54 127 178 54 127 178

Reserve

Total 51 687 000 51 687 000 54 127 178 54 127 178 52 849 777 52 849 777 1 277 401 1 277 401 54 127 178 54 127 178


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17 03 10 51 687 000 51 687 000 54 127 178 54 127 178 52 849 777 52 849 777 -8 000 000 -8 000 000 44 849 777 44 849 777

Reserve

Total 51 687 000 51 687 000 54 127 178 54 127 178 52 849 777 52 849 777 -8 000 000 -8 000 000 44 849 777 44 849 777

Justification:It’s not clear the real added value of this Centre.

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17 03 10 51 687 000 51 687 000 54 127 178 54 127 178 52 849 777 52 849 777 1 277 401 1 277 401 54 127 178 54 127 178

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Total 51 687 000 51 687 000 54 127 178 54 127 178 52 849 777 52 849 777 1 277 401 1 277 401 54 127 178 54 127 178


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Item 17 03 12 01 — Union contribution to the European Medicines Agency



17 03 12 01 2 438 000 2 438 000 8 779 541 8 779 541 5 979 311 5 979 311 2 800 230 2 800 230 8 779 541 8 779 541

Reserve

Total 2 438 000 2 438 000 8 779 541 8 779 541 5 979 311 5 979 311 2 800 230 2 800 230 8 779 541 8 779 541


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Item 17 03 12 01 — Union contribution to the European Medicines Agency



17 03 12 01 2 438 000 2 438 000 8 779 541 8 779 541 5 979 311 5 979 311 2 800 230 2 800 230 8 779 541 8 779 541

Reserve

Total 2 438 000 2 438 000 8 779 541 8 779 541 5 979 311 5 979 311 2 800 230 2 800 230 8 779 541 8 779 541


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Article 17 03 13 — International agreements and membership of international organisations in the field ofpublic health and tobacco control



17 03 13 220 000 220 000 230 000 230 000 230 000 230 000 10 000 10 000 240 000 240 000

Reserve

Total 220 000 220 000 230 000 230 000 230 000 230 000 10 000 10 000 240 000 240 000

Justification:As the leading cause of preventable death globally, tobacco has seen an increase in both its consumption andits fatality rate worldwide. Therefore, it is extremely important to allocate adequate resources for publichealth and tobacco control.

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Article 17 03 13 — International agreements and membership of international organisations in the field ofpublic health and tobacco control



17 03 13 220 000 220 000 230 000 230 000 230 000 230 000 -40 000 -40 000 190 000 190 000

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Total 220 000 220 000 230 000 230 000 230 000 230 000 -40 000 -40 000 190 000 190 000

Justification:In a period of economic crisis, appropriations for international organisations whose operations and reason forexisting are debatable should be reduced.

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Article 17 04 01 — Ensuring a higher animal health status and high level of protection of animals in theUnion



17 04 01 165 000 000 151 300 000 161 500 000 135 200 000 160 000 000 134 866 667 1 500 000 333 333 161 500 000 135 200 000

Reserve

Total 165 000 000 151 300 000 161 500 000 135 200 000 160 000 000 134 866 667 1 500 000 333 333 161 500 000 135 200 000


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17 04 01 165 000 000 151 300 000 161 500 000 135 200 000 160 000 000 134 866 667 20 000 000 25 133 333 180 000 000 160 000 000

Reserve

Total 165 000 000 151 300 000 161 500 000 135 200 000 160 000 000 134 866 667 20 000 000 25 133 333 180 000 000 160 000 000

Justification:Union financial assistance helps to speed up the eradication or control of animal diseases by providing fundsto supplement national financial resources. The diseases or infections concerned are, for the most part,zoonoses that can be transmitted to humans. A lack of funding could endanger public health and citizens.

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17 04 01 165 000 000 151 300 000 161 500 000 135 200 000 160 000 000 134 866 667 1 500 000 333 333 161 500 000 135 200 000

Reserve

Total 165 000 000 151 300 000 161 500 000 135 200 000 160 000 000 134 866 667 1 500 000 333 333 161 500 000 135 200 000


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17 04 01 165 000 000 151 300 000 161 500 000 135 200 000 160 000 000 134 866 667 20 000 000 25 133 333 180 000 000 160 000 000

Reserve

Total 165 000 000 151 300 000 161 500 000 135 200 000 160 000 000 134 866 667 20 000 000 25 133 333 180 000 000 160 000 000

Justification:Union financial assistance helps to speed up the eradication or control of animal diseases by providing fundsto supplement national financial resources. The diseases or infections concerned are, for the most part,zoonoses that can be transmitted to humans. A lack of funding could endanger public health and citizens.

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Article 17 04 02 — Ensuring timely detection of harmful organisms for plants and their eradication



17 04 02 15 000 000 10 000 000 25 000 000 13 200 000 22 000 000 12 450 000 3 000 000 750 000 25 000 000 13 200 000

Reserve

Total 15 000 000 10 000 000 25 000 000 13 200 000 22 000 000 12 450 000 3 000 000 750 000 25 000 000 13 200 000

Justification:

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17 04 02 15 000 000 10 000 000 25 000 000 13 200 000 22 000 000 12 450 000 -8 000 000 -1 200 000 14 000 000 11 250 000

Reserve

Total 15 000 000 10 000 000 25 000 000 13 200 000 22 000 000 12 450 000 -8 000 000 -1 200 000 14 000 000 11 250 000

Justification:There is no justification for increasing expenditure on agriculture at a time of economic crisis. All farmersshould know how best to care for their plants according to the type of crop under cultivation.

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17 04 02 15 000 000 10 000 000 25 000 000 13 200 000 22 000 000 12 450 000 3 000 000 3 550 000 25 000 000 16 000 000

Reserve

Total 15 000 000 10 000 000 25 000 000 13 200 000 22 000 000 12 450 000 3 000 000 3 550 000 25 000 000 16 000 000


This appropriation is intended to cover preventive actions to combat the pests and diseases (for example thepine wood nematode and the red palm weevil) threatening agricultural and horticultural crops, forestecosystems, and landscapes.forests and landscape. It covers also Union contributions towards the specificmeasures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union.

Justification:The appropriation covers the control of hazards to a great many forest ecosystems, including the spread ofinvasive alien species and pests. It also covers the EU's contributions to specific measures for agriculture inthe outermost regions of the Union, in which the impact of these pests is in some ways more severe andextended. The commitment and payment appropriations accordingly need to be increased.

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17 04 02 15 000 000 10 000 000 25 000 000 13 200 000 22 000 000 12 450 000 3 000 000 750 000 25 000 000 13 200 000

Reserve

Total 15 000 000 10 000 000 25 000 000 13 200 000 22 000 000 12 450 000 3 000 000 750 000 25 000 000 13 200 000


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17 04 02 15 000 000 10 000 000 25 000 000 13 200 000 22 000 000 12 450 000 3 000 000 3 550 000 25 000 000 16 000 000

Reserve

Total 15 000 000 10 000 000 25 000 000 13 200 000 22 000 000 12 450 000 3 000 000 3 550 000 25 000 000 16 000 000


This appropriation is intended to cover preventive actions to combat the pests and diseases (for example thepine wood nematode and the red palm weevil) threatening agricultural and horticultural crops, forestecosystems, and landscapes.forests and landscape. It covers also Union contributions towards the specificmeasures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union.

Justification:The appropriation covers the control of hazards to a great many forest ecosystems, including the spread ofinvasive alien species and pests. It also covers the EU's contributions to specific measures for agriculture inthe outermost regions of the Union, in which the impact of these pests is in some ways more severe andextended. The commitment and payment appropriations accordingly need to be increased.

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Article 17 04 03 — Ensuring effective, efficient and reliable controls



17 04 03 53 558 000 49 500 000 57 483 000 53 280 000 55 483 000 51 280 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 57 483 000 53 280 000

Reserve

Total 53 558 000 49 500 000 57 483 000 53 280 000 55 483 000 51 280 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 57 483 000 53 280 000


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17 04 03 53 558 000 49 500 000 57 483 000 53 280 000 55 483 000 51 280 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 57 483 000 53 280 000

Reserve

Total 53 558 000 49 500 000 57 483 000 53 280 000 55 483 000 51 280 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 57 483 000 53 280 000


Restore DB. Taking into consideration for example the recent Brazilian meat scandal, the EU allocateenough funds and resources to the controls of imported food.

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17 04 03 53 558 000 49 500 000 57 483 000 53 280 000 55 483 000 51 280 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 57 483 000 53 280 000

Reserve

Total 53 558 000 49 500 000 57 483 000 53 280 000 55 483 000 51 280 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 57 483 000 53 280 000


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Article 17 04 04 — Fund for emergency measures related to animal and plant health



17 04 04 20 000 000 16 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 35 000 000 38 500 000 5 000 000 1 500 000 40 000 000 40 000 000

Reserve

Total 20 000 000 16 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 35 000 000 38 500 000 5 000 000 1 500 000 40 000 000 40 000 000


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17 04 04 20 000 000 16 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 35 000 000 38 500 000 5 000 000 1 500 000 40 000 000 40 000 000

Reserve

Total 20 000 000 16 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 35 000 000 38 500 000 5 000 000 1 500 000 40 000 000 40 000 000


The outbreak of some animal diseases in the Union .......... deploying Union resources to fight these diseases.


This appropriation is intended to cover remedial measurescurative actions to combat the pests and diseasesthreatening agricultural and horticultural crops, forests, and landscapes, includingforests and landscape,among them the spread of exotic invasive alien species and diseases (for example the(such as pine woodnematode),nematode and others), which are becoming increasinglymore frequent and widespread, theirimpact being particularly severe and prolonged in the more vulnerable and less affluent Member Statesand in the EU's outermost regions.are spreading.

Justification:The proposed increase in appropriations seeks to combat more effectively existing hazards to animals andthe numerous forest ecosystems. A further aim is to increase funding for specific measures to assistagriculture in the EU's outermost regions and for the more vulnerable and less affluent Member States wherethe impact of such pests on the local and regional economy is more severe and protracted.

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17 04 04 20 000 000 16 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 35 000 000 38 500 000 5 000 000 1 500 000 40 000 000 40 000 000

Reserve

Total 20 000 000 16 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 35 000 000 38 500 000 5 000 000 1 500 000 40 000 000 40 000 000


Outbreaks of givenThe outbreak of some animal diseases withinin the Union could significantlyaffectpossibly have a major impact on the operation of the internal market and on the Union’stradingcommercial relations with non-memberthird countries. ItThus, it is therefore essentialimportant forthe Union to make a financial contribution to enablein order to allow the fastest eradication possible of anyoutbreak of a serious infectious diseases ─ should any outbreak occurdisease in Member States ─ to beeradicated as quickly as possible by deploying Union resources for disease control.to fight these diseases.

This appropriation is intended to cover curative actions to combat the pests and diseases threateningagricultural and horticultural crops, forests,forests and landscape, includingamong them the spread of exoticinvasive alien species and diseases (for example the(such as pine wood nematode),nematode and others),which are becoming more frequent and are spreading, causing a severe and prolonged impact, especiallyon Member States most exposed to risk, and with less economic capacity, and on the EU's outermostregions.spreading.

Justification:The proposed increase in appropriations seeks to improve the control of hazards to animals and numerousforest ecosystems. A further aim is to raise contributions to specific measures for agriculture in the EU'soutermost regions and for Member States that are both more exposed to risk and have less economiccapacity, where the impact of such pests on the local and regional economy takes more severe and protractedforms.


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17 04 04 20 000 000 16 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 35 000 000 38 500 000 5 000 000 1 500 000 40 000 000 40 000 000

Reserve

Total 20 000 000 16 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 35 000 000 38 500 000 5 000 000 1 500 000 40 000 000 40 000 000

Justification:

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17 04 04 20 000 000 16 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 35 000 000 38 500 000 5 000 000 1 500 000 40 000 000 40 000 000

Reserve

Total 20 000 000 16 000 000 40 000 000 40 000 000 35 000 000 38 500 000 5 000 000 1 500 000 40 000 000 40 000 000


The outbreak of some animal diseases in the Union .......... deploying Union resources to fight these diseases.


This appropriation is intended to cover remedial measurescurative actions to combat the pests and diseasesthreatening agricultural and horticultural crops, forests, and landscapes, includingforests and landscape,among them the spread of exotic invasive alien species and diseases (for example the(such as pine woodnematode),nematode and others), which are becoming increasinglymore frequent and widespread, theirimpact being particularly severe and prolonged in the more vulnerable and less affluent Member Statesand in the EU's outermost regions.are spreading.

Justification:The proposed increase in appropriations seeks to improve the control of hazards to animals and numerousforest ecosystems. A further aim is to raise contributions to specific measures for agriculture in the EU'soutermost regions and for Member States that are both more exposed to risk and have less economiccapacity, where the impact of such pests on the local and regional economy takes more severe and protractedforms.

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Article 17 04 07 — European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of biocides legislation



17 04 07 1 450 000 1 450 000 1 857 068 1 857 068 1 450 000 1 450 000 407 068 407 068 1 857 068 1 857 068

Reserve

Total 1 450 000 1 450 000 1 857 068 1 857 068 1 450 000 1 450 000 407 068 407 068 1 857 068 1 857 068


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Article 17 04 07 — European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of biocides legislation



17 04 07 1 450 000 1 450 000 1 857 068 1 857 068 1 450 000 1 450 000 407 068 407 068 1 857 068 1 857 068

Reserve

Total 1 450 000 1 450 000 1 857 068 1 857 068 1 450 000 1 450 000 407 068 407 068 1 857 068 1 857 068


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Tabled by Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Article 18 01 01 — Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff in the ‘Migration and Home affairs’policy area



18 01 01 47 586 028 47 586 028 51 242 241 51 242 241 50 812 180 50 812 180 430 061 430 061 51 242 241 51 242 241

Reserve

Total 47 586 028 47 586 028 51 242 241 51 242 241 50 812 180 50 812 180 430 061 430 061 51 242 241 51 242 241


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18 01 02 01 2 762 068 2 762 068 3 282 600 3 282 600 3 168 183 3 168 183 -668 183 -668 183 2 500 000 2 500 000

Reserve

Total 2 762 068 2 762 068 3 282 600 3 282 600 3 168 183 3 168 183 -668 183 -668 183 2 500 000 2 500 000

Justification:

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Reducing employment in the administration should be an EU priority at a time of economic crisis.

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18 01 02 01 2 762 068 2 762 068 3 282 600 3 282 600 3 168 183 3 168 183 114 417 114 417 3 282 600 3 282 600

Reserve

Total 2 762 068 2 762 068 3 282 600 3 282 600 3 168 183 3 168 183 114 417 114 417 3 282 600 3 282 600


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18 01 02 11 2 516 764 2 516 764 2 578 173 2 578 173 2 526 436 2 526 436 -526 436 -526 436 2 000 000 2 000 000

Reserve

Total 2 516 764 2 516 764 2 578 173 2 578 173 2 526 436 2 526 436 -526 436 -526 436 2 000 000 2 000 000


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18 01 02 11 2 516 764 2 516 764 2 578 173 2 578 173 2 526 436 2 526 436 51 737 51 737 2 578 173 2 578 173

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Total 2 516 764 2 516 764 2 578 173 2 578 173 2 526 436 2 526 436 51 737 51 737 2 578 173 2 578 173

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Article 18 01 03 — Expenditure relating to information and communication technology equipment andservices of the ‘Migration and home affairs’ policy area



18 01 03 2 971 432 2 971 432 3 304 448 3 304 448 3 304 448 3 304 448 -804 448 -804 448 2 500 000 2 500 000

Reserve

Total 2 971 432 2 971 432 3 304 448 3 304 448 3 304 448 3 304 448 -804 448 -804 448 2 500 000 2 500 000

Justification:Given the EU's difficult economic situation, as well as the situations of individual Member States, there is nojustification for increasing expenditure in the ‘Migration and home affairs’ policy area.

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Item 18 01 04 01 — Support expenditure for Internal Security Fund



18 01 04 01 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 -2 500 000 -2 500 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 -2 500 000 -2 500 000 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The Internal Security Fund should be terminated as it fosters further militarization of migration andpromotes the defense against refugees and their refusal and push back. It further merges internal and externalsecurity.

Funds shall be reallocated for strictly civilian use i.a. for tackling the root cause of migration such as povertyand violent conflicts.

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Item 18 01 04 01 — Support expenditure for Internal Security Fund



18 01 04 01 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 -2 500 000 -2 500 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 -2 500 000 -2 500 000 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The Internal Security Fund should be terminated as it fosters further militarization of migration andpromotes the defense against refugees and their refusal and push back. It further merges internal and externalsecurity.

Funds shall be reallocated for strictly civilian use i.a. for tackling the root cause of migration such as povertyand violent conflicts.

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Item 18 01 04 02 — Support expenditure for Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund



18 01 04 02 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 -500 000 -500 000 2 000 000 2 000 000

Reserve

Total 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 -500 000 -500 000 2 000 000 2 000 000

Justification:The current economic situation of the EU Member States, as well as the activities of specific countries,clearly stand in contradiction to the need to increase the budget of the Asylum, Migration and IntegrationFund.

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Item 18 01 04 02 — Support expenditure for Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund



18 01 04 02 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 -2 000 000 -2 000 000 500 000 500 000

Reserve

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Total 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 2 500 000 -2 000 000 -2 000 000 500 000 500 000

Justification:There is no need to commit significant funds to this objective.

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Item 18 01 04 03 — Support expenditure for the programme ‘Europe for citizens’



18 01 04 03 167 000 167 000 174 000 174 000 167 000 167 000 7 000 7 000 174 000 174 000

Reserve

Total 167 000 167 000 174 000 174 000 167 000 167 000 7 000 7 000 174 000 174 000


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Item 18 01 04 05 — Support expenditure for emergency support within the Union



18 01 04 05 2 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 -100 000 -100 000 900 000 900 000

Reserve

Total 2 000 000 2 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 -100 000 -100 000 900 000 900 000

Justification:In a period of economic crisis, the European Union should reduce the costs of its own operations.

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Item 18 01 05 01 — Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff implementing research andinnovation programmes — Horizon 2020


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18 01 05 01 2 108 942 2 108 942 2 182 755 2 182 755 2 117 272 2 117 272 65 483 65 483 2 182 755 2 182 755

Reserve

Total 2 108 942 2 108 942 2 182 755 2 182 755 2 117 272 2 117 272 65 483 65 483 2 182 755 2 182 755


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18 01 05 02 728 000 728 000 559 647 559 647 542 858 542 858 16 789 16 789 559 647 559 647

Reserve

Total 728 000 728 000 559 647 559 647 542 858 542 858 16 789 16 789 559 647 559 647


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18 01 05 02 728 000 728 000 559 647 559 647 542 858 542 858 -142 858 -142 858 400 000 400 000

Reserve

Total 728 000 728 000 559 647 559 647 542 858 542 858 -142 858 -142 858 400 000 400 000

Justification:In a situation of economic crisis, all activities that would entail further administrative expansion should beprohibited. This budget line should therefore be cut.

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Item 18 01 05 03 — Other management expenditure for research and innovation programmes — Horizon2020



18 01 05 03 508 725 508 725 534 161 534 161 518 136 518 136 16 025 16 025 534 161 534 161

Reserve

Total 508 725 508 725 534 161 534 161 518 136 518 136 16 025 16 025 534 161 534 161


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Item 18 02 01 01 — Support of border management and a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel



18 02 01 01 403 680 352 364 282 173 503 806 000 290 460 323 503 806 000 290 460 323 -133 806 000 -90 460 323 370 000 000 200 000 000

Reserve

Total 403 680 352 364 282 173 503 806 000 290 460 323 503 806 000 290 460 323 -133 806 000 -90 460 323 370 000 000 200 000 000


The Internal Security Fund shall contribute to the following specific objectives:


– supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel, provide a high quality of service to visaapplicants, ensure equal treatment of third country nationals and tackle illegal immigration,

– supporting integrated borders management, including promoting further harmonisation of bordermanagement-related measures in accordance with common Union standards and through sharing ofinformation between Member States and between Member States and Frontex, to ensure, on one hand, auniform and high level of control and protection of the external borders, including by the tackling ofillegal immigration, and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformitywith the Schengen acquis,acquis, while guaranteeing access to international protection for those needingit, in accordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights,including the principle of non-refoulement and with due regard for the specific characteristics of thepeople concerned and for the gender perspective.

After paragraph:

At the Commission’s initiative, this appropriation .......... shall in particular pursue the following objectives:


– to support preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, required to implementexternal borders and visa policies, including to strengthen the governance of the Schengen area bydeveloping and implementing the evaluation mechanism as established by Council Regulation (EU) No1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify theapplication of the Schengen acquisacquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive

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Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation andimplementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27), to verify the application of the Schengenacquisacquis and the Schengen Borders Code in particular mission expenditure for experts of theCommission and the Member States participating in on site visits,

– to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States and thirdcountries through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies,

– to support the development of statistical tools, including common statistical tools, and methods andcommon indicators, with gender-disaggregated data,

– to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the MemberStates, and assess their effectiveness and impact, including with regard to the respect of human rightsand fundamental freedoms, as far as the scope of this instrument is concerned,

– to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of best practices andinnovative approaches amongst different stakeholders at European level,

– to promote projects aiming at harmonisation and interoperability of border management-related measuresin accordance with common Union standards with a view to developing an integrated European bordermanagement system,

– to enhance awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public,including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

– to boost the capacity of European networks to assess, promote, support and further develop Unionpolicies and objectives,

– to support particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or technologies with a potentialfor transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating researchprojects,

– to support actions in relation to and in third countries as referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) No1053/2013,

– awareness-raising, information and communication activities in relation to Union home affairs policies,priorities and achievements.

After paragraph:

This appropriation shall also cover financial assistance .......... the external border of one or more MemberStates.


This appropriation will provide for reimbursement of the costs incurred by the Commission and MemberStates experts for the on-the-spot evaluation visits (travel cost and accommodation) regarding the applicationof the Schengen acquis. acquis. The cost of supplies and equipment needed for the on-the-spot evaluationvisits and for their preparation and follow-up must be added to these costs.

Legal basis:Before paragraph:

Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament .......... and crisis management (OJ L 150,20.5.2014, p. 112).


Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoringmechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquisacquis and repealing the Decision of theExecutive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation andimplementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27).

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Justification:The European Union's current economic situation and its actions in the era of the so-called immigrationcrisis refute the need to increase budget expenditure in this regard.

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18 02 01 01 403 680 352 364 282 173 503 806 000 290 460 323 503 806 000 290 460 323 -503 806 000 -290 460 323 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 403 680 352 364 282 173 503 806 000 290 460 323 503 806 000 290 460 323 -503 806 000 -290 460 323 p.m. p.m.


The Internal Security Fund shall contribute to the following specific objectives:

– supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel, provide a high quality of service to visaapplicants, ensure equal treatment of third country nationals and tackle illegal immigration,

– supporting integrated borders management, including promoting further harmonisation of bordermanagement-related measures in accordance with common Union standards and through sharing ofinformation between Member States and between Member States and Frontex, to ensure, on one hand, auniform and high level of control and protection of the external borders, including by the tackling ofillegal immigration, and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformitywith the Schengen acquis, while guaranteeing access to international protection for those needing it, inaccordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights, includingthe principle of non-refoulement and with due regard for the specific characteristics of the peopleconcerned and for the gender perspective.

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure related to actions in or by Member States and inparticular the following:

– infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points and for surveillance betweenborder crossing points to prevent and tackle unauthorised border crossings, illegal immigration andcross-border criminality as well as to guarantee smooth travel flows,

– operating equipment, means of transport and communication systems required for effective and secureborder control and the detection of persons,

– IT and communication systems for efficient management of migration flows across borders, includinginvestments in existing and future systems,

– infrastructures, buildings, communication and IT systems and operating equipment required for theprocessing of visa applications and consular cooperation, as well as other actions aimed at improving thequality of service for the visa applicants,

– training regarding the use of that equipment and those systems and the promotion of quality managementstandards and training of border guards, including where appropriate in third countries, regarding theexecution of their surveillance, advisory and control tasks with respect to international human rights law,

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and taking into consideration a gender-sensitive approach, including the identification of victims ofhuman trafficking and people smuggling,

– secondment of immigration liaison officers and document advisers in third countries and the exchangeand secondment of border guards between Member States or between a Member State and a thirdcountry,

– studies, training, pilot projects and other actions gradually establishing an integrated management systemfor external borders as referred to in Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 including actionsaiming to foster interagency cooperation either within Member States or between Member States andactions relating to the interoperability and harmonisation of border management systems,

– studies, pilot projects and actions aiming to implement the recommendations, operational standards andbest practices resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the expenditure related to actions in relation to and in thirdcountries and in particular the following:

– information systems, tools or equipment for sharing information between Member States and thirdcountries,

– actions relating to operational cooperation between Member States and third countries, including jointoperations,

– projects in third countries aimed at improving surveillance systems to ensure cooperation with theEurosur,

– studies, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, equipment and pilot projects to provide ad hoctechnical and operational expertise to third countries,

– studies, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, equipment and pilot projects implementing specificrecommendations, operational standards and best practices, resulting from the operational cooperationbetween Member States and Union agencies in third countries.

This appropriation is also intended to cover foregone fees from visas issued for the purpose of transit andadditional costs incurred in implementing the Facilitated Transit Document (FTD) and the Facilitated RailTransit Document (FRTD) scheme in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 693/2003 of 14 April2003 establishing a specific Facilitated Transit Document (FTD), a Facilitated Rail Transit Document(FRTD) and amending the Common Consular Instructions and the Common Manual (OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p.8) and Council Regulation (EC) No 694/2003 of 14 April 2003 on uniform formats for Facilitated TransitDocuments (FTD) and Facilitated Rail Transit Documents (FRTD) provided for in Regulation (EC) No693/2003 (OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 15).

At the Commission’s initiative, this appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions ofparticular interest to the Union. To be eligible for funding, those actions shall in particular pursue thefollowing objectives:

– to support preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, required to implementexternal borders and visa policies, including to strengthen the governance of the Schengen area bydeveloping and implementing the evaluation mechanism as established by Council Regulation (EU) No1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify theapplication of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (OJL 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27), to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and the Schengen BordersCode in particular mission expenditure for experts of the Commission and the Member Statesparticipating in on site visits,

– to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States and thirdcountries through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies,

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– to support the development of statistical tools, including common statistical tools, and methods andcommon indicators, with gender-disaggregated data,

– to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the MemberStates, and assess their effectiveness and impact, including with regard to the respect of human rightsand fundamental freedoms, as far as the scope of this instrument is concerned,

– to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of best practices andinnovative approaches amongst different stakeholders at European level,

– to promote projects aiming at harmonisation and interoperability of border management-related measuresin accordance with common Union standards with a view to developing an integrated European bordermanagement system,

– to enhance awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public,including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

– to boost the capacity of European networks to assess, promote, support and further develop Unionpolicies and objectives,

– to support particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or technologies with a potentialfor transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating researchprojects,

– to support actions in relation to and in third countries as referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) No1053/2013,


This appropriation shall also cover financial assistance to address urgent and specific needs in the event ofan emergency situation which means a situation of urgent and exceptional pressure where a large ordisproportionate number of third-country nationals cross or are expected to cross the external border of oneor more Member States.

This appropriation will provide for reimbursement of the costs incurred by the Commission and MemberStates experts for the on-the-spot evaluation visits (travel cost and accommodation) regarding the applicationof the Schengen acquis. The cost of supplies and equipment needed for the on-the-spot evaluation visits andfor their preparation and follow-up must be added to these costs.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 13 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance withpoint (e) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.


Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoringmechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the ExecutiveCommittee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation ofSchengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27).

Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying downgeneral provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financialsupport for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (OJ L 150,20.5.2014, p. 112).

Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing,as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa andrepealing Decision No 574/2007/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 143).

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Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 6April 2016, establishing an Entry/Exit System (EES) to register entry and exit data and refusal of entry dataof third country national crossing the external borders of the Member States of the European Union anddetermining the conditions for access to the EES for law enforcement purposes and amending Regulation(EC) No 767/2008 and Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 (COM(2016) 194 final).

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on16 November 2016, establishing a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) andamending Regulations (EU) No 515/2014, (EU) 2016/399, (EU) 2016/794 and (EU) 2016/1624(COM(2016) 731 final).

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on21 December 2016, on the establishment, operation and use of the Schengen Information System (SIS) in thefield of border checks, amending Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 and repealing Regulation (EC) No1987/2006 (COM(2016) 882 final).

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on21 December 2016, on the establishment, operation and use of the Schengen Information System (SIS) in thefield of police cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, amending Regulation (EU) No515/2014 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1986/2006, Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and CommissionDecision 2010/261/EU (COM(2016) 883 final).

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from ending this project. Immigration and asylum policy should be the sole responsibility ofthe Member State.

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Tabled by Sabine Lösing, Miguel Viegas, Takis Hadjigeorgiou, Javier Couso Permuy, Marina AlbiolGuzmán, Martina Anderson, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Lynn Boylan, Matt Carthy, Fabio De Masi, Luke MingFlanagan, Eleonora Forenza, Tania González Peñas, Josu Juaristi Abaunz, Rina Ronja Kari, Patrick LeHyaric, Paloma López Bermejo, Curzio Maltese, Marisa Matias, Liadh Ní Riada, Lola Sánchez Caldentey,Barbara Spinelli, Neoklis Sylikiotis, Miguel Urbán Crespo, Estefanía Torres Martínez

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18 02 01 01 403 680 352 364 282 173 503 806 000 290 460 323 503 806 000 290 460 323 -503 806 000 -290 460 323 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 403 680 352 364 282 173 503 806 000 290 460 323 503 806 000 290 460 323 -503 806 000 -290 460 323 p.m. p.m.

Justification:These actions should be terminated as the fund promotes further militarization of migration, the refusal andpush back of refugees. The funds include infrastructures, buildings and systems for surveillance betweenborder crossing points and upgraded surveillance systems to enable cooperation with Eurosur. Funds shall bereallocated. for tackling the root cause of migration, conflicts and ensure safe and legal ways/routes for

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refugees, asylum seekers/migrants.

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18 02 01 01 403 680 352 364 282 173 503 806 000 290 460 323 503 806 000 290 460 323 -503 806 000 -290 460 323 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 403 680 352 364 282 173 503 806 000 290 460 323 503 806 000 290 460 323 -503 806 000 -290 460 323 p.m. p.m.

Justification:These actions should be terminated as the fund promotes further militarization of migration, the refusal andpush back of refugees. The funds include infrastructures, buildings and systems for surveillance betweenborder crossing points and upgraded surveillance systems to enable cooperation with Eurosur. Funds shall bereallocated for tackling the root cause of migration, conflicts and ensure safe and legal ways/routes forrefugees, asylum seekers/migrants.

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Item 18 02 01 02 — Prevention and fight against cross-border organised crime and better management ofsecurity- related risks and crisis

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18 02 01 02 292 374 838 162 872 986 153 679 988 143 473 644 153 679 988 143 473 644 153 679 988 143 473 644

Reserve

Total 292 374 838 162 872 986 153 679 988 143 473 644 153 679 988 143 473 644 153 679 988 143 473 644


This appropriation shall also support actions in relation to and in third countries, and in particular thefollowing:

Add following text:

— enhancing the capacity of EU cities to develop strategic frameworks to prevent the spread and growthof violent extremism, developing common toolkits and policies, on security- related risks and crisis,prevention and integration, notably a European Platform of Cities against radicalisation.

Justification:Last terror attacks during this summer have shown the need to intensify preventive measures, in particular byincreasing cooperation and coordination of European cities to face terrorism. The proposed measure is

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destined for development of common toolkits and policies, notably through a European Platform ofEuropean Cities against radicalism.

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Tabled by Sabine Lösing, Miguel Viegas, Takis Hadjigeorgiou, Javier Couso Permuy, Marina AlbiolGuzmán, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Fabio De Masi, Eleonora Forenza, Tania González Peñas, Josu JuaristiAbaunz, Rina Ronja Kari, Patrick Le Hyaric, Paloma López Bermejo, Lola Sánchez Caldentey, NeoklisSylikiotis, Estefanía Torres Martínez, Miguel Urbán Crespo

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18 02 01 02 292 374 838 162 872 986 153 679 988 143 473 644 153 679 988 143 473 644 -153 679 988 -143 473 644 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 292 374 838 162 872 986 153 679 988 143 473 644 153 679 988 143 473 644 -153 679 988 -143 473 644 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The actions under the Internal Security Fund should be terminated as the fund promotes furthermilitarization of migration and defense against refugees, their refusal and push back. It further mergesinternal and external security and above actions supposed to follow up measures to EU - funded securityresearch projects.

The Funds shall be reallocated for strictly civilian use for tackling the root cause of migration, radicalisationand terrorism.

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18 02 01 02 292 374 838 162 872 986 153 679 988 143 473 644 153 679 988 143 473 644 -153 679 988 -143 473 644 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 292 374 838 162 872 986 153 679 988 143 473 644 153 679 988 143 473 644 -153 679 988 -143 473 644 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The actions under the Internal Security Fund should be terminated as the fund promotes furthermilitarization of migration and defense against refugees, their refusal and push back. It further mergesinternal and external security and the above actions supposed to follow up measures to EU - funded securityresearch projects. The Funds shall be reallocated for strictly civilian use for tackling the root cause ofmigration, radicalisation and terrorism.

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18 02 01 02 292 374 838 162 872 986 153 679 988 143 473 644 153 679 988 143 473 644 30 000 000 19 399 342 183 679 988 162 872 986

Reserve

Total 292 374 838 162 872 986 153 679 988 143 473 644 153 679 988 143 473 644 30 000 000 19 399 342 183 679 988 162 872 986

Justification:In the rapporteur’s view, the deductions in CA and PA under this line have not been fully justified by theCommission. Sufficient resources must be available to deal with cross-border crime and security-relatedrisks and crisis. This is particularly important given the unpredictable nature of security-related crises in theEU in recent years.

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Item 18 02 01 03 — Establishing an Entry/Exit System (EES) and a European Travel Information andAuthorisation System (ETIAS)



18 02 01 03 p.m. p.m. 60 000 000 44 800 000 60 000 000 44 800 000 -60 000 000 -44 800 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve 40 000 000 28 000 000

Total 40 000 000 28 000 000 60 000 000 44 800 000 60 000 000 44 800 000 -60 000 000 -44 800 000 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to cover the setting up and running of IT systems, their communicationinfrastructure and equipment supporting the management of migration flows across the external borders ofthe Union.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 13 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance withpoint (e) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.


Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying downgeneral provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial

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support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (OJ L 150,20.5.2014, p. 112).

Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing,as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa andrepealing Decision No 574/2007/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 143).


Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 6April 2016, establishing an Entry/Exit System (EES) to register entry and exit data and refusal of entry dataof third country national crossing the external borders of the Member States of the European Union anddetermining the conditions for access to the EES for law enforcement purposes and amending Regulation(EC) No 767/2008 and Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 (COM(2016) 194 final).

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on16 November 2016, establishing a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) andamending Regulations (EU) No 515/2014, (EU) 2016/399, (EU) 2016/794 and (EU) 2016/1624(COM(2016) 731 final).

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from these projects. Immigration and asylum policy should be the sole responsibility of theMember State.

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18 02 01 04 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total p.m. p.m.

Heading:EU Search and Rescue Fund


This appropriation is intended to support Member States in their obligations under international maritimelaw to render assistance to persons in distress, notably in search and rescue situations (Regulation No516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing the Asylum,Migration and Integration Fund, Article 3(5) - Objectives).

The Commission should present a legislative proposal to set up an EU Search and Rescue Fund. Giventhe current challenges faced in the Mediterranean and the difficulties caused by the multiplicity of actorsinvolved in search and rescue activities, the European Union must do more to show solidarity with thoseMember States obliged under international law to carry out search and rescue operations at sea, inparticular in the Mediterranean. It is more appropriate to create such a fund than to increase, on an ad-

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hoc and non-transparent manner the appropriations made available to the European Border and CoastGuard Agency. The operations reimbursed through the fund could also cover a broader range ofoperations than those carried out by the EBCGA.

Justification:The Commission should present a legislative proposal to set up an EU Search and Rescue Fund. Theoperations reimbursed through the fund could also cover a broader range of operations than those carried outby the EBCGA (refer to the remark section for additional justification)

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18 02 01 04 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total p.m. p.m.

Heading:EU Search and Rescue Fund


This appropriation is intended to support Member States in their obligations under international maritimelaw to render assistance to persons in distress, notably in search and rescue situations (Regulation No516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing the Asylum,Migration and Integration Fund, Article 3(5) - Objectives).

The Commission should present a legislative proposal to set up an EU Search and Rescue Fund. Giventhe current challenges faced in the Mediterranean and the difficulties caused by the multiplicity of actorsinvolved in search and rescue activities, the European Union must do more to show solidarity with thoseMember States obliged under international law to carry out search and rescue operations at sea, inparticular in the Mediterranean. It is more appropriate to create such a fund than to increase, on an ad-hoc and non-transparent manner the appropriations made available to the European Border and CoastGuard Agency. The operations reimbursed through the fund could also cover a broader range ofoperations than those carried out by the EBCGA.

Justification:Given the current challenges faced in the Mediterranean the EU must do more to show solidarity with thoseMember States obliged under international law to carry out search and rescue operations. The Commissionshould present a legislative proposal to set up an EU Search and Rescue Fund (refer to the remark section foradditional justification).

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Article 18 02 03 — European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex)



18 02 03 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 7 679 192 7 679 192 300 000 000 300 000 000

Reserve

Total 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 7 679 192 7 679 192 300 000 000 300 000 000

Justification:Due to the increased challenges with regard to external border control a substantial increase of this budgetitem going beyond the proposal of the Commission and Council is justified.

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18 02 03 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 -182 320 808 -182 320 808 110 000 000 110 000 000

Reserve

Total 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 -182 320 808 -182 320 808 110 000 000 110 000 000

Justification:The current economic situation in Europe stemming from the so-called immigration crisis demonstrates justhow deeply ineffective Frontex is. The costs of this institution's activities should be reduced, and ultimatelythe institution itself should be eliminated.

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Tabled by Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Lola Sánchez Caldentey, Tania González Peñas, Estefanía TorresMartínez, Miguel Urbán Crespo, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Martina Anderson, Lynn Boylan, Matt Carthy,Luke Ming Flanagan, Eleonora Forenza, Josu Juaristi Abaunz, Stelios Kouloglou, Sabine Lösing, Liadh NíRiada, Dimitrios Papadimoulis

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18 02 03 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 -212 320 808 -212 320 808 80 000 000 80 000 000

Reserve

Total 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 -212 320 808 -212 320 808 80 000 000 80 000 000

Justification:Due to the awful management of the external borders, with a bad outcome in the field of humanitarian aid, it

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should be foreseen a substitution of this agency for others devoted to this priority in the entire chain of thepeople mobility, in order to avoid forced migration and the business with desperate people escaping of thewar, political persecution and severe poverty, making a safe path possible.

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Tabled by Sabine Lösing, Takis Hadjigeorgiou, Javier Couso Permuy, Marina Albiol Guzmán, MartinaAnderson, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Lynn Boylan, Matt Carthy, Fabio De Masi, Eleonora Forenza, TaniaGonzález Peñas, Josu Juaristi Abaunz, Rina Ronja Kari, Paloma López Bermejo, Patrick Le Hyaric, LiadhNí Riada, Lola Sánchez Caldentey, Maria Lidia Senra Rodríguez, Neoklis Sylikiotis, Estefanía TorresMartínez, Miguel Urbán Crespo

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18 02 03 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 -292 320 808 -292 320 808 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 -292 320 808 -292 320 808 p.m. p.m.

Justification:FRONTEX is administrating and militarizing migration. In connection with the established CSDP mission

EUNAVFOR MED and the European Border Coast Guard even more. Therefore FRONTEX should beterminated; funds shall be reallocated for civil conflict resolution, mediation and tackling the root cause ofmigration instead.

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18 02 03 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 7 679 192 7 679 192 300 000 000 300 000 000

Reserve

Total 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 7 679 192 7 679 192 300 000 000 300 000 000

Justification:Due to the increased challenges with regard to external border control a substantial increase of this budgetitem going beyond the proposal of the Commission and Council is justified.

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18 02 03 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 -212 320 808 -212 320 808 80 000 000 80 000 000

Reserve

Total 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 -212 320 808 -212 320 808 80 000 000 80 000 000

Justification:Due to the awful management of the external borders, with a bad outcome in the field of humanitarian aid, itshould be foreseen a substitution of this agency for others devoted to this priority in the entire chain of thepeople mobility, in order to avoid forced migration and the business with desperate people escaping of thewar, political persecution and severe poverty, making a safe path possible.

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18 02 03 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 -292 320 808 -292 320 808 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 281 267 000 281 267 000 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 292 320 808 -292 320 808 -292 320 808 p.m. p.m.

Justification:FRONTEX is administrating and militarizing migration. In connection with the established CSDP mission

EUNAVFOR MED and the European Border Coast Guard even more. Therefore FRONTEX should beterminated; funds shall be reallocated for civil conflict resolution, mediation and tackling the root cause ofmigration instead.

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Article 18 02 04 — European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol)



18 02 04 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 5 650 000 5 650 000 122 337 271 122 337 271

Reserve

Total 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 5 650 000 5 650 000 122 337 271 122 337 271

Justification:The additional 5.650.000 € are the costs for the 51 additional staff members to reinforce Europol's action and

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to create a new operating unit called Europol operating unit for missing children (as voted in Eurodacregulation - EP position). Of the 51 additional posts, 7 posts must be specifically assigned to this unit:

– 2 AD 6: specialist profile - Budget : € 102,000 X 2= € 204.000 (average annual gross salary)

– 1 AD 6: operational/strategic analyst profile- Budget : € 102,000 (average annual gross salary)

– 4 AD 6: specialist profile – Budget : 102.000 X 4 = € 408.000 (annual gross salary)"

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Tabled by Barbara Kudrycka, Carlos Coelho, Monika Hohlmeier

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18 02 04 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 10 000 000 10 000 000 126 687 271 126 687 271

Reserve

Total 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 10 000 000 10 000 000 126 687 271 126 687 271

Justification:The lack of additional budget puts at risk ICT investments in key areas for the support of Member States andthe Strategic Housing Project. Additionally, the Guest Officers costs - so far funded by the EU grants - willnot be able to be financed by the budget.

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18 02 04 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 5 650 000 5 650 000 122 337 271 122 337 271

Reserve

Total 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 5 650 000 5 650 000 122 337 271 122 337 271

Justification:As criminal and terrorism threats are rising and EU cooperation is necessary, the demand for Europol’sservices continues to increase with the expected consequences on resources. The additional 5.650.000 € arethe costs for the 51 additional staff members to reinforce Europol's action in the hotspots, to strengthen theunits on combatting international terrorism, cyber and organized crime and to create a new operating unitcalled Europol operating unit for missing children (as voted in Eurodac regulation - EP position). 7 postsmust be specifically assigned to this unit.

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18 02 04 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 9 300 000 9 300 000 125 987 271 125 987 271

Reserve

Total 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 9 300 000 9 300 000 125 987 271 125 987 271

Justification:The position of Europol and its role in the Security Union calls for a comprehensive review of the agency´soverall needs in the human resources as well as budget itself. In order to be able to perform the tasks,Europol needs to be reinforced with an appropriate level of staff.

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18 02 04 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 -116 687 271 -116 687 271 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 -116 687 271 -116 687 271 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The EU is currently stepping up EUROPOL's powers, ostensibly in response to the need to combat terrorismand the refugee crisis, while falling closely into line with the Commission’s own agenda regarding securityand migration. The budget has accordingly been increased every year. We reject the strengthening ofEuropol and the increase in its budget, given that its objective is to strengthen the EU security pillar whileinfringing individual rights and freedoms in the Member States.

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18 02 04 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 10 000 000 10 000 000 126 687 271 126 687 271

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Total 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 10 000 000 10 000 000 126 687 271 126 687 271

Justification:The lack of additional budget puts at risk ICT investments in key areas for the support of Member States andthe Strategic Housing Project. Additionally, the Guest Officers costs - so far funded by EU grants - will notbe able to be financed by the budget.

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18 02 04 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 -116 687 271 -116 687 271 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 -116 687 271 -116 687 271 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The EU is currently stepping up EUROPOL's powers, ostensibly in response to the need to combat terrorismand the refugee crisis, while falling closely into line with the Commission’s own agenda regarding securityand migration. The budget has accordingly been increased every year. We reject the strengthening ofEuropol and the increase in its budget, given that its objective is to strengthen the EU security pillar whileinfringing individual rights and freedoms in the Member States.

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18 02 04 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 5 650 000 5 650 000 122 337 271 122 337 271

Reserve

Total 113 726 613 113 726 613 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 116 687 271 5 650 000 5 650 000 122 337 271 122 337 271

Justification:The increase is for extra staff to reinforce Europol's action in hotspots, to strengthen the units on combattinginternational terrorism and crime and to create a new operating unit called Europol operating unit formissing children. This operating unit shall be in charge of collecting, storing, processing, analysing andexchanging data on child victims of trafficking. It shall support Member States’ action to prevent, detect orinvestigate child trafficking, labour or sexual exploitation.

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Article 18 02 05 — European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL)



18 02 05 8 721 000 8 721 000 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 3 340 339 3 340 339 12 004 500 12 004 500

Reserve

Total 8 721 000 8 721 000 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 3 340 339 3 340 339 12 004 500 12 004 500

Justification:CEPOL’s supports Member States in fighting crime, crime prevention, and the maintenance of law and orderand public security, in particular the cross-border dimensions of those problems. Therefore, his agencyshould receive adequate financial resources in order to perform its tasks in an effective manner.

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18 02 05 8 721 000 8 721 000 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 100 000 100 000 8 764 161 8 764 161

Reserve

Total 8 721 000 8 721 000 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 100 000 100 000 8 764 161 8 764 161

Justification:100 000 EUR is requested to cover the cost of the proposed 3 additional staff members.

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18 02 05 8 721 000 8 721 000 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 -8 664 161 -8 664 161 p.m. p.m.

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Total 8 721 000 8 721 000 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 -8 664 161 -8 664 161 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The training of police professionals should be responsibility of the Member States, and there is nosupranational body that prepares the way of federalization of the European Union in another area.

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18 02 05 8 721 000 8 721 000 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 -8 664 161 -8 664 161 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 8 721 000 8 721 000 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 -8 664 161 -8 664 161 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The training of police professionals should be responsibility of the Member States, and there is nosupranational body that prepares the way of federalization of the European Union in another area.

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18 02 05 8 721 000 8 721 000 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 100 000 100 000 8 764 161 8 764 161

Reserve

Total 8 721 000 8 721 000 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 8 664 161 100 000 100 000 8 764 161 8 764 161

Justification:100 000 EUR is requested to cover the cost of the proposed 3 additional staff members.

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Article 18 02 07 — European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the areaof freedom, security and justice (‘eu-LISA’)

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18 02 07 153 334 200 153 334 200 191 848 886 159 128 886 191 848 886 159 128 886 -131 848 886 -109 128 886 60 000 000 50 000 000

Reserve

Total 153 334 200 153 334 200 191 848 886 159 128 886 191 848 886 159 128 886 -131 848 886 -109 128 886 60 000 000 50 000 000

Justification:Increasing the size of the administrative apparatus at a time of economic crisis cannot be justified.Recruitment reductions and institutional restructuring should be pursued.

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Article 18 02 08 — Schengen information system (SIS II)

Amend figures and legal basis as follows:Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount


18 02 08 9 804 000 7 544 300 16 234 000 8 117 000 16 234 000 8 117 000 -16 234 000 -8 117 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 9 804 000 7 544 300 16 234 000 8 117 000 16 234 000 8 117 000 -16 234 000 -8 117 000 p.m. p.m.


Council Decision 2001/886/JHA of 6 December 2001 on .......... Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328,13.12.2001, p. 1).


Protocol No 19 on the Schengen acquis acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union.

Justification:The Schengen acquis, which includes the information system (SIS) and the Visa Information System (VIS)has, for a number of years been further developed, expanded and endowed with new features. We havealways considered these policies to present a major risk to individual rights, freedoms and guarantees, giventhat they have constantly been made to serve the inadmissible and even dangerous objectives of the currentsecurity offensive, enlargement and the increasing communitarisation of home affairs in the EU, all of whichwe oppose.

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Article 18 02 08 — Schengen information system (SIS II)

Amend figures and legal basis as follows:Budget 2017 Draft budget 2018 Council's position 2018 Difference New amount


18 02 08 9 804 000 7 544 300 16 234 000 8 117 000 16 234 000 8 117 000 -16 234 000 -8 117 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 9 804 000 7 544 300 16 234 000 8 117 000 16 234 000 8 117 000 -16 234 000 -8 117 000 p.m. p.m.


Council Decision 2001/886/JHA of 6 December 2001 on .......... Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328,13.12.2001, p. 1).


Protocol No 19 on the Schengen acquis acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union.

Justification:The Schengen acquis, which includes the information system (SIS) and the Visa Information System (VIS)has, for a number of years been further developed, expanded and endowed with new features. We havealways considered these policies to present a major risk to individual rights, freedoms and guarantees, giventhat they have constantly been made to serve the inadmissible and even dangerous objectives of the currentsecurity offensive, enlargement and the increasing communitarisation of home affairs in the EU, all of whichwe oppose.

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Item 18 03 01 01 — Strengthening and developing the common European asylum system and enhancingsolidarity and responsibility-sharing between the Member States



18 03 01 01 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 100 000 000 100 000 000 488 322 974 404 107 137

Reserve

Total 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 100 000 000 100 000 000 488 322 974 404 107 137

Justification:Challenges in the areas of security and migration are not over and there are no signs that migration to Europewould stop. More funds should be allocated to strengthening the common European asylum system andcooperation between Member States so that the situation stays under control also in the coming years.

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18 03 01 01 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 -58 322 974 -34 107 137 330 000 000 270 000 000

Reserve

Total 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 -58 322 974 -34 107 137 330 000 000 270 000 000

Remarks:Before paragraph:

In the case of the common European asylum system, .......... gender based violence in reception and asylumcentres.


This appropriation is intended to contribute to strengthen and develop all aspects of the common Europeanasylum system, system, including its external dimension and to enhance the solidarity and responsibilitysharing between the Member States, in particular towards those most affected by migration and asylumflows, including through practical cooperation.

Legal basis:After paragraph:

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1754 of 29 September 2016 .......... of Italy and Greece (OJ L 268, 1.10.2016, p.82).


Reference actsReference acts

Justification:In the era of the so-called immigration crisis, Member States should be free to set their own asylum policies.The European Union's current efforts demonstrate that current immigration instruments are highlyinefficient. In view of this, appropriations against this line should be reduced.

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18 03 01 01 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 -388 322 974 -304 107 137 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 -388 322 974 -304 107 137 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to contribute to strengthen and develop all aspects of the common European

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asylum system, including its external dimension and to enhance the solidarity and responsibility sharingbetween the Member States, in particular towards those most affected by migration and asylum flows,including through practical cooperation.

In the case of the common European asylum system, this appropriation is intended to cover actions relatingto reception and asylum systems and actions enhancing the capacity of Member States to develop, monitorand evaluate their asylum policies and procedures. Particular attention should be paid to the specificsituation of vulnerable women, especially women with children, and unaccompanied young girls, and to theimperative of preventing gender based violence in reception and asylum centres.

This appropriation is also intended to cover actions related to the resettlement, transfer of applicants for andbeneficiaries of international protection and other ad hoc humanitarian admission

At the Commission’s initiative, the appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions ofparticular interest to the Union. These actions shall, in particular, support:

– the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the fieldof asylum, notably on gender-sensitive reception centres, resettlement and transfer of applicants forand/or beneficiaries of international protection from one Member State to another including throughnetworking and exchanging information, including arrival support and coordination activities to promoteresettlement with the local communities that are to welcome resettled refugees,

– the setting-up of transnational cooperation networks and pilot projects, including innovative projects,based on transnational partnerships between bodies located in two or more Member States designed tostimulate innovation, and to facilitate exchanges of experience and good practice,

– studies and research on possible new forms of Union cooperation in the field of asylum, and relevantUnion law, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and on all other aspects ofasylum policies, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

– development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators formeasuring policy developments in the field of asylum, including gender- and age-disaggregated data,

– preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, development of an evaluation mechanism,required to implement the policies on asylum,

– cooperation with third countries on the basis of the Union’s global approach to migration and mobility,in particular in the framework of the implementation mobility partnerships, regional protectionprogrammes,


This appropriation shall also cover urgent and specific needs in the event of an emergency situation.



Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishingthe Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, amending Council Decision 2008/381/EC and repealingDecisions No 573/2007/EC and No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council andCouncil Decision 2007/435/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 168).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1523 of 14 September 2015 establishing provisional measures in the area ofinternational protection for the benefit of Italy and of Greece (OJ L 239, 15.9.2015, p. 146).

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Council Decision (EU) 2015/1601 of 22 September 2015 establishing provisional measures in the area ofinternational protection for the benefit of Italy and Greece (OJ L 248, 24.9.2015, p. 80).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1754 of 29 September 2016 amending Decision (EU) 2015/1601 establishingprovisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Italy and Greece (OJ L 268,1.10.2016, p. 82).

Reference acts

Commission Recommendation of 11 January2016 for a voluntary humanitarian admission scheme withTurkey (C(2015) 9490 final).

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 4May 2016, establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible forexamining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-countrynational or a stateless person (COM(2016) 270 final).

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on13 July 2016, establishing a Union Resettlement Framework and amending Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 ofthe European Parliament and the Council (COM(2016) 468 final).

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue.Immigration and asylum should be the sole responsibility of the Member State.

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18 03 01 01 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137

Reserve

Total 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137


This appropriation is intended to contribute to strengthen .......... asylum flows, including through practicalcooperation.


In the case of the common European asylum system, this appropriation is intended to cover actions relatingto reception and asylum systems and actions enhancing the capacity of Member States to develop, monitorand evaluate their asylum policies and procedures. Particular attention should be paid to the specificsituation of vulnerable women, especially women with children, and unaccompanied minors,young girls,and to the imperative of preventing religious inspired, ethnic or gender based violence in reception andasylum centres.

Justification:

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The situation of refugees belonging to religious and ethnic minorities is under continuing pressure whichdeserves greater attention.

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18 03 01 01 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 20 000 000 408 322 974 304 107 137

Reserve

Total 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 20 000 000 408 322 974 304 107 137

Justification:In the rapporteur’s view, the deductions in CA under this line have not been fully justified by theCommission. Sufficient resources must be available to deal with the continuing pressure on member statesfrom the migratory flow, particularly in light of the increase of arrivals through the central Mediterraneanroute.

Compromise amendment between LIBE/6000

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18 03 01 01 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 20 000 000 408 322 974 304 107 137

Reserve

Total 951 548 126 738 819 432 388 322 974 304 107 137 388 322 974 304 107 137 20 000 000 408 322 974 304 107 137

Justification:Sufficient resources must be available to deal with the continuing arrivals of large numbers of migrants atthe Member States with external borders, particularly in light of the current situation in the centralMediterranean route. The amount should allow for increased relocations from Italy and/or Greece in thecourse of 2018. The increase of appropriations shall be financed by the use of the special instruments underarticle 9ff. of the MFF 2014-2020 regulation.

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Item 18 03 01 02 — Supporting legal migration to the Union and promoting the effective integration ofthird-country nationals and enhancing fair and effective return strategies



18 03 01 02 666 210 994 285 783 460 328 331 648 287 777 393 328 331 648 287 777 393 100 000 000 100 000 000 428 331 648 387 777 393

Reserve

Total 666 210 994 285 783 460 328 331 648 287 777 393 328 331 648 287 777 393 100 000 000 100 000 000 428 331 648 387 777 393

Justification:Challenges in the areas of security and migration are not over and there are no signs that migration to Europewould stop. More funds should be allocated to integrating migrants and implementing fair returns so that thesituation stays under control also in the coming years.

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18 03 01 02 666 210 994 285 783 460 328 331 648 287 777 393 328 331 648 287 777 393 -328 331 648 -287 777 393 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 666 210 994 285 783 460 328 331 648 287 777 393 328 331 648 287 777 393 -328 331 648 -287 777 393 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to support legal migration to the Member States in line with their economicand social needs such as labour market needs, while safeguarding the integrity of the immigration systems ofMember States, to promote the effective integration of third-country nationals, and to enhance fair andeffective return strategies in the Member States, which contribute to combating illegal immigration, with anemphasis on sustainability of return and effective readmission in the countries of origin and transit.

As regards legal migration and the integration of third-country nationals, this appropriation is intended tocover immigration and pre-departure measures, integration measures, and practical cooperation and capacitybuilding measures of Member States.

As regards fair and effective return strategies, this appropriation is intended to cover measuresaccompanying return procedures, return measures, practical cooperation and capacity building measures ofMember States.

At the Commission’s initiative, the appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions ofparticular interest to the Union. These actions shall, in particular, support:

– the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the fieldof legal migration, integration of third-country nationals, and return; good practices should

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include examples of successful integration of female third-country nationals,

– the setting-up of transnational cooperation networks and pilot projects, including innovative projects,based on transnational partnerships between bodies located in two or more Member States designed tostimulate innovation, and to facilitate exchanges of experience and good practice,

– studies and research on possible new forms of Union cooperation in the field of immigration, integrationand return and relevant Union law, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices andon all other aspects of immigration, integration and return policies, including corporate communicationon the political priorities of the Union,

– development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators formeasuring policy developments in the field of legal migration and integration and return, includinggender- and age-disaggregated data and monitoring participation by third-country nationals in educationand the labour market,

– preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, development of an evaluation mechanism,required to implement the policies on immigration,

– cooperation with third countries on the basis of the Union’s global approach to migration and mobility,in particular in the framework of the implementation of readmission agreements, mobility partnerships,

– information measures and campaigns in third countries aimed at raising awareness of appropriate legalchannels for immigration and the risks of illegal immigration,


This appropriation shall also cover the European Migration Network for its activities and its futuredevelopment.



Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishingthe Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, amending Council Decision 2008/381/EC and repealingDecisions No 573/2007/EC and No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council andCouncil Decision 2007/435/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 168).

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue.Immigration, asylum, returns and integration should be the sole responsibility of the Member State.

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18 03 01 02 666 210 994 285 783 460 328 331 648 287 777 393 328 331 648 287 777 393 -228 331 648 -187 777 393 100 000 000 100 000 000

Reserve

Total 666 210 994 285 783 460 328 331 648 287 777 393 328 331 648 287 777 393 -228 331 648 -187 777 393 100 000 000 100 000 000

Justification:Even assuming that appropriations would only be allocated to entirely legal and justified migration, theamount of appropriations is too high.

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18 03 01 02 666 210 994 285 783 460 328 331 648 287 777 393 328 331 648 287 777 393 20 000 000 17 000 000 348 331 648 304 777 393

Reserve

Total 666 210 994 285 783 460 328 331 648 287 777 393 328 331 648 287 777 393 20 000 000 17 000 000 348 331 648 304 777 393

Justification:LIBE/6053

Partial cuts for AMIF are justified since new Dublin Regulation has not yet been adopted. Nevertheless, asregards integration measures and return strategies, more funding is needed to properly take care of migrantsalready present in the EU


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18 03 01 02 666 210 994 285 783 460 328 331 648 287 777 393 328 331 648 287 777 393 20 000 000 17 000 000 348 331 648 304 777 393

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Reserve

Total 666 210 994 285 783 460 328 331 648 287 777 393 328 331 648 287 777 393 20 000 000 17 000 000 348 331 648 304 777 393

Justification:Partial cuts for AMIF are justified since the new Dublin Regulation has not yet been adopted. Nevertheless,as regards integration measures and return strategies, more funding is needed to properly take care ofmigrants already present in the EU. The increase of appropriations shall be financed by the use of the specialinstruments under article 9ff. of the MFF 2014-2020 regulation.

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18 03 01 03 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total p.m. p.m.

Heading:Enhancing fair and effective return strategies (creating a new budget line to split budget line 18 03 01 02in two parts)


Commitments: pm - total amount on budget line 18 03 01 02 to be split between 18 03 01 02 and 18 03 0103 (to be calculated by the EC)

Payment: pm - total amount on budget line 18 03 01 02 to be split between 18 03 01 02 and 18 03 01 03 (tobe calculated by the EC).

Justification:The current budget lines 18 03 01 01 and 18 03 01 02 of AMIF must be divided into four budget lines toreflect the four general objectives of the fund and to increase transparency. The fair and transparentdistribution of funding between the different objectives of AMIF was a priority for the Parliament duringnegotiations leading to the adoption of that fund. The amount to be added for new budget line 18 03 01 03has to be deducted from budget line 18 03 01 02.


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18 03 01 03 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total p.m. p.m.

Heading:Enhancing fair and effective return strategies (creating a new budget line to split budget line 18 03 01 02in two parts)


Commitments: pm - total amount on budget line 18 03 01 02 to be split between 18 03 01 02 and 18 03 0103 (to be calculated by the EC)

Payment: pm - total amount on budget line 18 03 01 02 to be split between 18 03 01 02 and 18 03 01 03 (tobe calculated by the EC).


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18 03 01 04 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total p.m. p.m.

Heading:Enhancing solidarity and responsibility sharing (creating a new budget line to split budget line 18 03 0101 in two parts)


Commitments: pm - amount on budget line 18 03 01 01 to be split between 18 03 01 01 and 18 03 01 04 (tobe calculated by the EC)

Payment: pm - total amount on budget line 18 03 01 01 to be split between 18 03 01 01 and 18 03 01 04 (tobe calculated by the EC)

Justification:

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The current budget lines 18 03 01 01 and 18 03 01 02 of AMIF must be divided into four budget lines toreflect the four general objectives of the fund and to increase transparency. The fair and transparentdistribution of funding between the different objectives of AMIF was a priority for the Parliament duringnegotiations leading to the adoption of that fund. The amount to be added for new budget line 18 03 01 04has to be deducted from budget line 18 03 01 01.


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18 03 01 04 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total p.m. p.m.

Heading:Enhancing solidarity and responsibility sharing (creating a new budget line to split budget line 18 03 0101 in two parts)


Commitments: pm - amount on budget line 18 03 01 01 to be split between 18 03 01 01 and 18 03 01 04 (tobe calculated by the EC)

Payment: pm - total amount on budget line 18 03 01 01 to be split between 18 03 01 01 and 18 03 01 04 (tobe calculated by the EC)


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Article 18 03 02 — European Asylum Support Office (EASO)



18 03 02 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 26 081 435 26 081 435 111 918 502 111 918 502

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Total 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 26 081 435 26 081 435 111 918 502 111 918 502

Justification:EASO is being transformed into a fully-fledged EU agency, which will provide more support to MemberStates as well as monitor and evaluate implementation of the Common European Asylum System. Furtherfinancial resources are needed for EASO to maintain at least its current level of operational activities and tomeet the demands of the growth in its operations stemming from the needs of the Member States.

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18 03 02 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 -65 837 067 -65 837 067 20 000 000 20 000 000

Reserve

Total 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 -65 837 067 -65 837 067 20 000 000 20 000 000

Justification:The current situation in Europe as regards the immigration crisis shows that the European Union and itsinstitutions have been highly ineffective at dealing with the issue of immigration. In view of the foregoing,increasing the EASO's budget by more than 24% at a time of economic crisis cannot be justified.

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18 03 02 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 -85 837 067 -85 837 067 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 -85 837 067 -85 837 067 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to cover the Office’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) andoperational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Office must inform the European Parliament and the Council about transfers of appropriations betweenoperational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 20 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013constitute assigned revenue (point (c) of Article 21(3) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6

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0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 13 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance withpoints (e), (f) and (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

The Office’s establishment plan is set out in Annex ‘Staff’ to this section.

The Union contribution for 2018 amounts to a total of EUR 86 971 000. An amount of EUR 1 133 933coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 85 837 067 entered in the budget.


Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 establishing aEuropean Asylum Support Office (OJ L 132, 29.5.2010, p. 11).


Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 4May 2016, on the European Union Agency for Asylum and repealing Regulation (EU) No 439/2010(COM(2016) 271 final).


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18 03 02 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 -35 837 067 -35 837 067 50 000 000 50 000 000

Reserve

Total 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 -35 837 067 -35 837 067 50 000 000 50 000 000

Justification:There is no rational justification for increasing appropriations against this budget line. Appropriations mustbe reduced.

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18 03 02 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 10 849 433 10 849 433 96 686 500 96 686 500

Reserve

Total 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 10 849 433 10 849 433 96 686 500 96 686 500

Justification:The inter-institutional negotiations on the new EUAA Regulation have given rise to new tasks andresponsibilities that were not foreseen in the Legislative Financial Statement and are consequently notcovered in the budget estimates. In addition, the continued high level of activity in the area of migration isplacing unforeseen strain on EASO’s operational budget. Further financial resources are needed for EASO tomaintain at least its current level of operational activities and to meet the demands of the growth in itsoperations stemming from the needs of the Member States.

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18 03 02 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 26 081 435 26 081 435 111 918 502 111 918 502

Reserve

Total 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 26 081 435 26 081 435 111 918 502 111 918 502


The Office’s establishment plan is set out in Annex Staff to this section.


The Union contribution for 20182018 amounts to a total of €113 052 435.EUR 86 971 000. An amount of €1133 933EUR 1 133 933 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of €111 918 502EUR85 837 067 entered in the budget.

Justification:The EU continues to face challenges in the area of migration with an increased request by Member States forsupport for their reception and asylum systems. EASO is being transformed into a fully-fledged EU agency,the new EU Agency for Asylum, that will provide more support to Member States as well as monitor andevaluate implementation of the Common European Asylum System. Further financial resources are neededfor EASO to maintain at least its current level of operational activities and to meet the demands of thegrowth in its operations stemming from the needs of the Member States.

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Tabled by Miguel Viegas, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Martina Anderson, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Lynn Boylan,Matt Carthy, Javier Couso Permuy, Eleonora Forenza, Tania González Peñas, Takis Hadjigeorgiou, JosuJuaristi Abaunz, Stelios Kouloglou, Patrick Le Hyaric, Paloma López Bermejo, Curzio Maltese, MarisaMatias, Liadh Ní Riada, Younous Omarjee, Dimitrios Papadimoulis, Sofia Sakorafa, Lola Sánchez

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18 03 02 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 9 162 933 9 162 933 95 000 000 95 000 000

Reserve

Total 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 9 162 933 9 162 933 95 000 000 95 000 000

Justification:This appropriation is intended to cover the office's staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) andoperational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). Taking into account the present situationand the related problems, there is a great and urgent need for increased support in this area.

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18 03 02 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 9 162 933 9 162 933 95 000 000 95 000 000

Reserve

Total 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 9 162 933 9 162 933 95 000 000 95 000 000

Justification:This appropriation is intended to cover the office's staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) andoperational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3). Taking into account the present situationand the related problems, there is a great and urgent need for increased support in this area.

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18 03 02 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 26 081 435 26 081 435 111 918 502 111 918 502

Reserve

Total 69 206 000 69 206 000 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 85 837 067 26 081 435 26 081 435 111 918 502 111 918 502

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The EU continues to face challenges in the area of migration with an increased request by Member States forsupport for their reception and asylum systems. A further increase of financial resources is needed tomaintain at least its current level of operational activities and to meet the demands of the growth in itsoperations stemming from the needs of the Member States. The increase of appropriations shall be financedby the use of the special instruments under article 9ff. of the MFF 2014-2020 regulation.

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Item 18 04 01 01 — Europe for citizens — Strengthening remembrance and enhancing capacity for civicparticipation at the Union level



18 04 01 01 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 666 667 500 000 24 426 000 25 205 000

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Total 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 666 667 500 000 24 426 000 25 205 000


Under the overall aim of bringing Europe closer to .......... civic and democratic participation at Union level.

Add following text:

AFCO/6728

After paragraph:

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate .......... (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

Add following text:

For 2018, the priorities of the programme should focus on informing citizens about their electoral rightsand the importance of European elections for shaping of the future of Europe. Dialogue with citizens andwith European civil society on the future of Europe, based on the White Paper presented by theCommission in 2017, should also be encouraged.

Justification:2018 is a year of strategic importance in terms of communication activities. The importance of Europeanelections and citizens’ electoral rights should be emphasized in order to enhance electoral turnout at theelections in 2019. Furthermore, after the presentation of the Commission White Paper on the future ofEurope, dialogue with citizens on this topic should be encouraged.

Compromise amendment between AFCO/6729, AFCO/6728

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18 04 01 01 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 -23 759 333 -24 705 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 -23 759 333 -24 705 000 p.m. p.m.


Under the overall aim of bringing Europe closer to its citizens, the general objectives of the ‘Europe forcitizens’ programme are to contribute to citizens’ understanding of the Union and to foster Europeancitizenship and to improve conditions for civic and democratic participation at Union level.

This appropriation is intended to cover actions such as partnerships, structural support, remembranceprojects, Union history and its identity, citizens’ meetings, networks of twinned towns, citizens’ and civilsocieties projects, peer reviews, studies and communication services, support measures, events and supportstructures in the Member States, including projects carried out by civil society organisations promotingintegration, linguistic diversity, cohesion, and non-discrimination, with particular focus on Europeanminorities.

This appropriation is also intended to promote European citizenship by informing people, in all the officialUnion languages, about their rights as Union citizens, the opportunities for civic participation at Union level,and the impact of the Union on their daily lives.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and inparticular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in thisitem. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered againstArticle 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with points (e),(f) and (g) Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of correspondingappropriations and to implementation under the ‘European Economic Area’ Annex to this part of thestatement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkanpotential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement ofrevenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with points (e), (f) and (g)of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.


Council Regulation (EU) No 390/2014 of 14 April 2014 establishing the ‘Europe for Citizens’ programmefor the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 115, 17.4.2014, p. 3), and in particular Article 2 thereof.

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from this programme.

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18 04 01 01 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 9 966 667 10 500 000 33 726 000 35 205 000

Reserve

Total 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 9 966 667 10 500 000 33 726 000 35 205 000


Any revenue from the contributions from candidate .......... (g) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

Add following text:

The Europe for Citizens Programme has always been affected by financial cuts and today its budget for2014-2020 has been recognised as completely insufficient by the implementation report of the EuropeanParliament, adopted on 2 March 2017, and also by the European Commission and independentconsultancies. It is necessary to involve more citizens by enabling the programme to fund more projects.

Justification:This programme is the only EU programme entirely dedicated to European citizenship. Its role is crucial infostering citizens’ participation in the European Union’s policies and to promote European integration,which is a priority in the current political scenario. The budget of the 2014-2020 Europe for CitizensProgramme (185.47 million EUR) was considerably reduced over the years. The lack of financing brings alow rate of success for the financed projects, which is only between 5% and 18%. The requested increase ofbudget amount for 2018 should be directed to Action Grants.

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18 04 01 01 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 -23 759 333 -24 705 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 -23 759 333 -24 705 000 p.m. p.m.


Under the overall aim of bringing Europe closer to its citizens, the general objectives of the ‘Europe forcitizens’ programme are to contribute to citizens’ understanding of the Union and to foster Europeancitizenship and to improve conditions for civic and democratic participation at Union level.

This appropriation is intended to cover actions such as partnerships, structural support, remembranceprojects, Union history and its identity, citizens’ meetings, networks of twinned towns, citizens’ and civil

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societies projects, peer reviews, studies and communication services, support measures, events and supportstructures in the Member States, including projects carried out by civil society organisations promotingintegration, linguistic diversity, cohesion, and non-discrimination, with particular focus on Europeanminorities.

This appropriation is also intended to promote European citizenship by informing people, in all the officialUnion languages, about their rights as Union citizens, the opportunities for civic participation at Union level,and the impact of the Union on their daily lives.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and inparticular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in thisitem. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered againstArticle 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with points (e),(f) and (g) Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of correspondingappropriations and to implementation under the ‘European Economic Area’ Annex to this part of thestatement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the Western Balkanpotential candidates for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement ofrevenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with points (e), (f) and (g)of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.


Council Regulation (EU) No 390/2014 of 14 April 2014 establishing the ‘Europe for Citizens’ programmefor the period 2014-2020 (OJ L 115, 17.4.2014, p. 3), and in particular Article 2 thereof.

Justification:We don’t consider necessary to support this budgetary line focused on EU propaganda initiatives.

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18 04 01 01 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 9 666 667 10 500 000 33 426 000 35 205 000

Reserve

Total 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 9 666 667 10 500 000 33 426 000 35 205 000

Justification:The Europe for Citizens programme is constantly underfunded. It is the only EU programme entirelydedicated to European citizenship. Its role is crucial in fostering citizens’ participation in the EuropeanUnion’s policies and to promote European integration, which is a political priority. The increase ofappropriations shall be financed by the use of the special instruments, under art. 9ff. of the MFF 2014-20regulation.

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18 04 01 01 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 1 740 667 1 295 000 25 500 000 26 000 000

Reserve

Total 23 231 000 22 760 000 24 426 000 25 205 000 23 759 333 24 705 000 1 740 667 1 295 000 25 500 000 26 000 000

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Item 18 04 01 02 — European citizens’ initiative



18 04 01 02 840 000 740 000 740 000 840 000 740 000 840 000 100 000 840 000 840 000

Reserve

Total 840 000 740 000 740 000 840 000 740 000 840 000 100 000 840 000 840 000

Justification:In line with the paragraph 40 of the EP report P8-(2016)0309 stating that "MFF mid-term revision should beimplemented without delay and integrated already in the EU budget 2017", this modification aims attranslating in budgetary terms in the budget 2018 the paragraph 49 of the report.

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18 04 01 02 840 000 740 000 740 000 840 000 740 000 840 000 740 000 840 000

Reserve

Total 840 000 740 000 740 000 840 000 740 000 840 000 740 000 840 000


The general aim of this budget item is to reinforce .......... Union by way of a European citizens’ initiative(ECI).

Add following text:

This appropriation is intended also to fund communication campaigns to raise awareness of citizens of

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the ECI.

Justification:In view of the Commission’s comments on the pilot project on Funding and supporting European Citizen’sInitiative (ECI) campaigns, it is proposed to fund part of the activities originally envisaged under that pilotproject from the specific budget line under the ‘Europe for Citizens’ programme. These funds should not goat the detriment of other actions under this programme.

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18 04 01 02 840 000 740 000 740 000 840 000 740 000 840 000 740 000 840 000

Reserve

Total 840 000 740 000 740 000 840 000 740 000 840 000 740 000 840 000


These appropriations are also intended for the communication, .......... requirements for the submission ofECIs across Europe.

Add following text:

There appropriations are also intended for the practical and organisational activities of the preparationand collection stages of successful ECIs that reached the one million signatures threshold, especially forcosts related to the translation, the registration, the legal expertise, the development of the website andissuing of regular newsletters. Such financing shall proceed on a reimbursement basis of costs alreadyincurred by ECI organisers and citizens' committees previously recorded in the ECI Register.

Justification:The aim of the European Citizens Initiative is to foster debate and citizens participation at the European levelas well as bring the EU closer to its citizens. Currently, there is no funding provided to the organizers of theECI during the preparation stage and the collection stage of the statements of support. Enabling theorganizers of successful ECIs to have their costs reimbursed, would contribute to increasing the financialtransparency of the sources of support and funding of an ECI as a tool of the participatory democracy.

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18 05 03 01 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 -53 526 362 -42 303 970 100 000 000 103 000 000

Reserve

Total 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 -53 526 362 -42 303 970 100 000 000 103 000 000


This appropriation is intended to cover:


Former Item 18 05 03 10 (in part)Former Item 18 05 03 10 (in part)

Justification:In view of the current situation in the EU, the security action being taken by the institutions is clearly highlyineffective. The current economic crisis makes increasing spending on such ineffective means of combatingterrorism appear even more illogical. There are therefore no grounds for increasing the budget by more than30%.

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18 05 03 01 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 -153 526 362 -145 303 970 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 -153 526 362 -145 303 970 p.m. p.m.


Former Item 18 05 03 10 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover:

– support for Union policies for internal and external security, whilst at the same time improving thecompetitiveness and technology base of the Union’s security industry and to stimulate cooperationbetween providers and users of security solutions. Activities will target the development of innovativetechnologies and solutions that address security gaps and lead to the prevention of security threats. Thefocus of activities shall be to fight crime and terrorism; critical infrastructure protection; strengthensecurity through border management; increase Europe’s resilience to crises and disasters whilstprotecting personal data and fundamental human rights,

– support for the strengthening of the evidence base and support for the Innovation Union and EuropeanResearch Area which are needed to foster the development of innovative societies and policies in Europethrough the engagement of citizens, enterprises and users in research and innovation and the promotionof coordinated research and innovation policies in the context of globalisation.

Legal basis:

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Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) andrepealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104).

Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the specific programme implementingHorizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealingDecisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC (OJ L 347,20.12.2013, p. 965), and in particular point (g) of Article 3(3) thereof.

Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2015 on the EuropeanFund for Strategic Investments, the European Investment Advisory Hub and the European InvestmentProject Portal and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013 — the European Fundfor Strategic Investments (OJ L 169, 1.7.2015, p. 1).

Justification:As the UK is leaving the EU there will need to be budgetary readjustments from the loss of revenue. Moneycan be saved from this project. Security policy should be the sole responsibility of the Member State.

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Tabled by Sabine Lösing, Miguel Viegas, Takis Hadjigeorgiou, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Martina Anderson,Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Lynn Boylan, Matt Carthy, Fabio De Masi, Luke Ming Flanagan, Eleonora Forenza,Tania González Peñas, Rina Ronja Kari, Patrick Le Hyaric, Paloma López Bermejo, Liadh Ní Riada, LolaSánchez Caldentey, Neoklis Sylikiotis, Estefanía Torres Martínez, Miguel Urbán Crespo

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18 05 03 01 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 -153 526 362 -145 303 970 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 -153 526 362 -145 303 970 p.m. p.m.

Justification:Security related research should be terminated as it supports the of merge internal and external policies. Itsupposed to stimulate cooperation between providers and users of security solutions and strengthen securitythrough border management – which means surveillance, push back and fight migration/ migrants andrefugees. Funds shall be reallocated for tackling the root cause of migration, conflicts and ensure safe andlegal ways/routs for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.

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18 05 03 01 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 13 400 000 5 200 000 166 926 362 150 503 970

Reserve

Total 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 13 400 000 5 200 000 166 926 362 150 503 970

Justification:The original 2018 annual profile of Horizon 2020 budget lines that are used for the provisioning of the EFSIGuarantee Fund should be restored. These amendments reflect the long-standing position of Parliament tominimise the impact of EFSI redeployments on this programme.

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18 05 03 01 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 -153 526 362 -145 303 970 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 -153 526 362 -145 303 970 p.m. p.m.

Justification:Security related research should be terminated as it supports the of merge internal and external policies. Itsupposed to stimulate cooperation between providers and users of security solutions and strengthen securitythrough border management – which means surveillance, push back and fight migration/ migrants andrefugees. Funds shall be reallocated for tackling the root cause of migration, conflicts and ensure safe andlegal ways/routs for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.

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18 05 03 01 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 13 400 000 10 400 000 166 926 362 155 703 970

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Total 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 13 400 000 10 400 000 166 926 362 155 703 970

Justification:The amendment intends to fully restore the original annual profile of this budget line as it had been foreseen

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prior to the redeployment of commitment appropriations for the provisioning of the EFSI (European Fund ofStrategic Investments) Guarantee Fund. This increase will be financed by the use of all financial meansavailable under the existing MFF-Regulation.

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18 05 03 01 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 13 400 000 10 400 000 166 926 362 155 703 970

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Total 139 996 074 138 824 023 156 526 362 145 303 970 153 526 362 145 303 970 13 400 000 10 400 000 166 926 362 155 703 970

Justification:EFSI offsetting package : The amendment intends to fully restore the original annual profile of this budgetline as it had been foreseen prior to the redeployment of commitment appropriations for the provisioning ofthe EFSI (European Fund of Strategic Investments) Guarantee Fund. This increase will be financed by theuse of all other financial means available under the existing MFF-Regulation.

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Tabled by Miguel Viegas, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Martina Anderson, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Lynn Boylan,Matt Carthy, Javier Couso Permuy, Eleonora Forenza, Tania González Peñas, Takis Hadjigeorgiou, SteliosKouloglou, Patrick Le Hyaric, Paloma López Bermejo, Marisa Matias, Liadh Ní Riada, DimitriosPapadimoulis, Sofia Sakorafa, Lola Sánchez Caldentey, Neoklis Sylikiotis, Estefanía Torres Martínez,Miguel Urbán Crespo

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Article 18 06 02 — European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)



18 06 02 15 081 600 15 081 600 15 230 412 15 230 412 15 230 412 15 230 412 4 769 588 4 769 588 20 000 000 20 000 000

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Total 15 081 600 15 081 600 15 230 412 15 230 412 15 230 412 15 230 412 4 769 588 4 769 588 20 000 000 20 000 000

Justification:The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction exists to provide the EU and its MemberStates with a factual overview of European drug-related problems and a solid evidence base to support thedebate on this matter. Given the problems arising and the extent to which this this scourge has taken hold incontemporary society, there is a great need for increased support in this area.

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Article 18 06 02 — European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)



18 06 02 15 081 600 15 081 600 15 230 412 15 230 412 15 230 412 15 230 412 4 769 588 4 769 588 20 000 000 20 000 000

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Total 15 081 600 15 081 600 15 230 412 15 230 412 15 230 412 15 230 412 4 769 588 4 769 588 20 000 000 20 000 000

Justification:The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction exists to provide the EU and its MemberStates with a factual overview of European drug-related problems and a solid evidence base to support thedebate on this matter. Given the problems arising and the extent to which this this scourge has taken hold incontemporary society, there is a great need for increased support in this area.

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Article 18 07 01 — Emergency support within the Union



18 07 01 198 000 000 217 000 000 199 000 000 219 583 000 199 000 000 219 583 000 -130 000 000 -140 583 000 69 000 000 79 000 000

Reserve

Total 198 000 000 217 000 000 199 000 000 219 583 000 199 000 000 219 583 000 -130 000 000 -140 583 000 69 000 000 79 000 000

Justification:There is no justification for increasing funds allocated to operations to respond to man-made disasters suchas the sudden and massive influx of third-country nationals (immigrants) into Member States.

Each Member State should be free to decide whether or not to take in 'immigrants' and should have thesovereign right to choose whether to provide financial support for other countries. What is more, an increasein spending is unwarranted in the current economic climate.

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Item 19 01 01 01 — Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff — Headquarters



19 01 01 01 7 435 317 7 435 317 8 109 437 8 109 437 8 041 376 8 041 376 68 061 68 061 8 109 437 8 109 437

Reserve

Total 7 435 317 7 435 317 8 109 437 8 109 437 8 041 376 8 041 376 68 061 68 061 8 109 437 8 109 437

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19 01 02 01 2 127 246 2 127 246 2 223 847 2 223 847 2 201 877 2 201 877 21 970 21 970 2 223 847 2 223 847

Reserve

Total 2 127 246 2 127 246 2 223 847 2 223 847 2 201 877 2 201 877 21 970 21 970 2 223 847 2 223 847


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Item 19 01 02 02 — External personnel — Union delegations



19 01 02 02 61 685 61 685 67 701 67 701 65 158 65 158 2 543 2 543 67 701 67 701

Reserve

Total 61 685 61 685 67 701 67 701 65 158 65 158 2 543 2 543 67 701 67 701


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Item 19 01 02 11 — Other management expenditure — Headquarters



19 01 02 11 557 372 557 372 554 844 554 844 547 319 547 319 7 525 7 525 554 844 554 844

Reserve

Total 557 372 557 372 554 844 554 844 547 319 547 319 7 525 7 525 554 844 554 844

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19 01 02 11 557 372 557 372 554 844 554 844 547 319 547 319 -27 319 -27 319 520 000 520 000

Reserve

Total 557 372 557 372 554 844 554 844 547 319 547 319 -27 319 -27 319 520 000 520 000

Justification:At a time of economic crisis in the European Union, reducing personnel costs is advisable. Appropriationsagainst this budget line should therefore be reduced.

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19 01 02 11 557 372 557 372 554 844 554 844 547 319 547 319 -107 319 -107 319 440 000 440 000

Reserve

Total 557 372 557 372 554 844 554 844 547 319 547 319 -107 319 -107 319 440 000 440 000


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Item 19 01 02 12 — Other management expenditure — Union delegations



19 01 02 12 80 365 80 365 82 367 82 367 82 367 82 367 -22 367 -22 367 60 000 60 000

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Reserve

Total 80 365 80 365 82 367 82 367 82 367 82 367 -22 367 -22 367 60 000 60 000

Justification:At a time of economic crisis in the European Union, reducing personnel costs is appropriate. There is nojustification for increasing expenditure.

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Item 19 01 02 12 — Other management expenditure — Union delegations



19 01 02 12 80 365 80 365 82 367 82 367 82 367 82 367 -17 367 -17 367 65 000 65 000

Reserve

Total 80 365 80 365 82 367 82 367 82 367 82 367 -17 367 -17 367 65 000 65 000


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Item 19 01 03 02 — Buildings and related expenditure — Union delegations



19 01 03 02 384 084 384 084 388 623 388 623 387 291 387 291 1 332 1 332 388 623 388 623

Reserve

Total 384 084 384 084 388 623 388 623 387 291 387 291 1 332 1 332 388 623 388 623


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19 01 03 02 384 084 384 084 388 623 388 623 387 291 387 291 -37 291 -37 291 350 000 350 000

Reserve

Total 384 084 384 084 388 623 388 623 387 291 387 291 -37 291 -37 291 350 000 350 000

Justification:Given the current economic situation of the European Union, it would be inappropriate to increaseexpenditure on administration. There is no justification for this budget line.

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19 01 03 02 384 084 384 084 388 623 388 623 387 291 387 291 -77 291 -77 291 310 000 310 000

Reserve

Total 384 084 384 084 388 623 388 623 387 291 387 291 -77 291 -77 291 310 000 310 000


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Item 19 01 04 01 — Support expenditure for Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace



19 01 04 01 6 980 000 6 980 000 7 092 000 7 092 000 6 982 000 6 982 000 110 000 110 000 7 092 000 7 092 000

Reserve 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000

Total 6 980 000 6 980 000 7 765 000 7 765 000 7 655 000 7 655 000 110 000 110 000 7 765 000 7 765 000


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19 01 04 01 6 980 000 6 980 000 7 092 000 7 092 000 6 982 000 6 982 000 -982 000 -982 000 6 000 000 6 000 000

Reserve 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000

Total 6 980 000 6 980 000 7 765 000 7 765 000 7 655 000 7 655 000 -982 000 -982 000 6 673 000 6 673 000

Justification:Cutting administrative expenditure in the EU institutions should be a priority at a time of economic crisis.Appropriations against this line should therefore be reduced.

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Tabled by Sabine Lösing, Miguel Viegas, Takis Hadjigeorgiou, Javier Couso Permuy, Marina AlbiolGuzmán, Martina Anderson, Xabier Benito Ziluaga, Lynn Boylan, Matt Carthy, Fabio De Masi, Luke MingFlanagan, Eleonora Forenza, Tania González Peñas, Rina Ronja Kari, Stelios Kouloglou, Patrick Le Hyaric,Paloma López Bermejo, Curzio Maltese, Liadh Ní Riada, Dimitrios Papadimoulis, Sofia Sakorafa, NeoklisSylikiotis, Estefanía Torres Martínez, Lola Sánchez Caldentey, Miguel Urbán Crespo

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19 01 04 01 6 980 000 6 980 000 7 092 000 7 092 000 6 982 000 6 982 000 -5 982 000 -5 982 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Reserve 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000

Total 6 980 000 6 980 000 7 765 000 7 765 000 7 655 000 7 655 000 -5 982 000 -5 982 000 1 673 000 1 673 000

Justification:The EU should focus on a purely peaceful and civil aproach. The Instrument contributing to Stability andPeace (IcSP) lacks transparency particularly in (rapid) response to crisis. IcSP finances also CSDP missions,which compromise its civilian character. IcSP should focus on civil measures only, such as povertyeradication as conflict - prevention, non-proliferation, disarmament, DDR and mediation.

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19 01 04 01 6 980 000 6 980 000 7 092 000 7 092 000 6 982 000 6 982 000 -5 982 000 -5 982 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Reserve 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000 673 000

Total 6 980 000 6 980 000 7 765 000 7 765 000 7 655 000 7 655 000 -5 982 000 -5 982 000 1 673 000 1 673 000

Justification:

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The EU should focus on a purely peaceful and civil aproach. The Instrument contributing to Stability andPeace (IcSP) lacks transparency particularly in (rapid) response to crisis. IcSP finances also CSDP missions,which compromise its civilian character. IcSP should focus on civil measures only, such as povertyeradication as conflict - prevention, non-proliferation, disarmament, DDR and mediation.

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Item 19 01 04 02 — Support expenditure for the common foreign and security policy (CFSP)



19 01 04 02 500 000 500 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 100 000 100 000 500 000 500 000

Reserve

Total 500 000 500 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 100 000 100 000 500 000 500 000

Justification:Sufficient funding is essential to cover CFSP implementation measures where the Commission needsadditional support as well as further contribution to establishing of a mission support platform.

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19 01 04 02 500 000 500 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 -400 000 -400 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 500 000 500 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 -400 000 -400 000 p.m. p.m.

Justification:This line should be terminated as it promotes further militarization. The EU should focus on a purelypeaceful and civil aproach. EU- Policy should focus on civil measures only, such as poverty eradication,civil conflict resolution and prevention, disarmament, non -proliferation, DDR and mediation. Cooperationwith third countries should be the result of coordination between Member States and, as such, supported byalready existing structures there.

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19 01 04 02 500 000 500 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 -400 000 -400 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 500 000 500 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000 -400 000 -400 000 p.m. p.m.

Justification:This line should be terminated as it promotes further militarization. The EU should focus on a purelypeaceful and civil aproach. EU- Policy should focus on civil measures only, such as poverty eradication,civil conflict resolution and prevention, disarmament, non -proliferation, DDR and mediation. Cooperationwith third countries should be the result of coordination between Member States and, as such, supported byalready existing structures there.

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Item 19 01 04 03 — Support expenditure for the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights(EIDHR) — Expenditure related to election observation missions (EOMs)



19 01 04 03 721 211 721 211 706 727 706 727 706 727 706 727 -106 727 -106 727 600 000 600 000

Reserve

Total 721 211 721 211 706 727 706 727 706 727 706 727 -106 727 -106 727 600 000 600 000

Justification:National elections are an internal matter for each individual country. Each country should have its ownarrangements for determining the validity of elections, so the EU should not be involved. In view of this,appropriations for missions of this kind should be reduced.

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Item 19 01 04 04 — Support expenditure for the Partnership Instrument



19 01 04 04 5 020 000 5 020 000 5 298 000 5 298 000 5 023 000 5 023 000 275 000 275 000 5 298 000 5 298 000

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Total 5 020 000 5 020 000 5 298 000 5 298 000 5 023 000 5 023 000 275 000 275 000 5 298 000 5 298 000


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Article 19 02 01 — Response to crisis and emerging crisis



19 02 01 170 200 000 181 000 000 233 718 177 202 000 000 218 828 177 200 510 000 14 890 000 1 490 000 233 718 177 202 000 000

Reserve 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000

Total 170 200 000 181 000 000 254 118 177 210 000 000 239 228 177 208 510 000 14 890 000 1 490 000 254 118 177 210 000 000


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19 02 01 170 200 000 181 000 000 233 718 177 202 000 000 218 828 177 200 510 000 -118 828 177 -100 510 000 100 000 000 100 000 000

Reserve 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000

Total 170 200 000 181 000 000 254 118 177 210 000 000 239 228 177 208 510 000 -118 828 177 -100 510 000 120 400 000 108 000 000


Any income from financial contributions from Member .......... complemented by contributions for Uniontrust funds.


Legal basisLegal basis

Justification:The EU should not interfere in the internal affairs of third countries. At times of economic crisis, spendingon such measures should be reduced. There is therefore no justification for increasing spending in this area.

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19 02 01 170 200 000 181 000 000 233 718 177 202 000 000 218 828 177 200 510 000 218 828 177 200 510 000

Reserve 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000

Total 170 200 000 181 000 000 254 118 177 210 000 000 239 228 177 208 510 000 239 228 177 208 510 000


Any income from financial contributions from Member .......... complemented by contributions for Uniontrust funds.


This appropriation is intended to swiftly contribute to stability by providing an effective response to helppreserve, establish or re-establish the conditions essential to the proper implementation of the Union’sexternal policies and actions in accordance with Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union. The technicaland financial assistance may be undertaken in response to a situation of urgency, crisis or emerging crisis, asituation posing a threat to democracy, law and order, the protection of human rights and fundamentalfreedoms, or the security and safety of individuals, in particular those exposed to religious inspired, ethnicor gender-based violence in situations of instability, or a situation threatening to escalate into armed conflictor severely destabilise the third country or countries concerned.

Justification:The rights of religious and ethnic minorities are under severe pressure which deserves greater attention.

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19 02 01 170 200 000 181 000 000 233 718 177 202 000 000 218 828 177 200 510 000 -218 828 177 -200 510 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000

Total 170 200 000 181 000 000 254 118 177 210 000 000 239 228 177 208 510 000 -218 828 177 -200 510 000 20 400 000 8 000 000

Justification:The Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP) lacks transparency particularly in (rapid) responseto crisis and emerging crisis. Further the COM - proposal (COM (2016) 447) to amend the scope of the IcSP

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in order to finance military compromise its civilian character completely and breaches with Art 41(2) TEU.IcSP should focus on civil measures only, such as poverty eradication, non-proliferation, disarmament,DDR, mediation and conflict prevention.

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19 02 01 170 200 000 181 000 000 233 718 177 202 000 000 218 828 177 200 510 000 218 828 177 200 510 000

Reserve 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000 -20 400 000 -8 000 000 p.m. p.m.

Total 170 200 000 181 000 000 254 118 177 210 000 000 239 228 177 208 510 000 -20 400 000 -8 000 000 218 828 177 200 510 000

Justification:Funds should not be devoted to activities supporting military actors in third countries (amendments to theICSP instrument).

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19 02 01 170 200 000 181 000 000 233 718 177 202 000 000 218 828 177 200 510 000 -218 828 177 -200 510 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000

Total 170 200 000 181 000 000 254 118 177 210 000 000 239 228 177 208 510 000 -218 828 177 -200 510 000 20 400 000 8 000 000

Justification:The Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP) lacks transparency particularly in (rapid) responseto crisis and emerging crisis. Further the COM - proposal (COM (2016) 447) to amend the scope of the IcSPin order to finance military compromise its civilian character completely and breaches with Art 41(2) TEU.IcSP should focus on civil measures only, such as poverty eradication, non-proliferation, disarmament,DDR, mediation and conflict prevention.

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19 02 01 170 200 000 181 000 000 233 718 177 202 000 000 218 828 177 200 510 000 -20 400 000 -8 000 000 198 428 177 192 510 000

Reserve 20 400 000 8 000 000 20 400 000 8 000 000 -20 400 000 -8 000 000 p.m. p.m.

Total 170 200 000 181 000 000 254 118 177 210 000 000 239 228 177 208 510 000 -40 800 000 -16 000 000 198 428 177 192 510 000

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Article 19 02 02 — Support to conflict prevention, peace-building and crisis preparedness



19 02 02 29 000 000 17 000 000 31 000 000 20 000 000 31 000 000 20 000 000 -2 677 000 28 323 000 20 000 000

Reserve 2 677 000 2 677 000 — -2 677 000 p.m. —

Total 29 000 000 17 000 000 33 677 000 20 000 000 33 677 000 20 000 000 -5 354 000 28 323 000 20 000 000

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Article 21 05 01 — Global and trans-regional threats and emerging threats



21 05 01 64 900 000 44 000 000 65 900 000 54 200 000 65 900 000 54 200 000 -6 300 000 -4 200 000 59 600 000 50 000 000

Reserve 6 250 000 6 250 000 — -6 250 000 p.m. —

Total 64 900 000 44 000 000 72 150 000 54 200 000 72 150 000 54 200 000 -12 550 000 -4 200 000 59 600 000 50 000 000

Justification:This amount should not be transferred to the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP) for thepurpose of financing capacity building of military actors. The IcSP should remain a civilian instrument forconflict prevention and crisis response and its legal basis should be respected which does not allow fundingof activities which pursue military security objectives.

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19 02 02 29 000 000 17 000 000 31 000 000 20 000 000 31 000 000 20 000 000 -11 000 000 -10 000 000 20 000 000 10 000 000

Reserve 2 677 000 2 677 000 — 2 677 000 —

Total 29 000 000 17 000 000 33 677 000 20 000 000 33 677 000 20 000 000 -11 000 000 -10 000 000 22 677 000 10 000 000


Any income from financial contributions from Member .......... for the corresponding programme for eachchapter.

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Legal basisLegal basis

Justification:In view of the current economic situation in individual Member States, increasing spending in this area isunwarranted.

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19 02 02 29 000 000 17 000 000 31 000 000 20 000 000 31 000 000 20 000 000 31 000 000 20 000 000

Reserve 2 677 000 2 677 000 — -2 677 000 p.m. —

Total 29 000 000 17 000 000 33 677 000 20 000 000 33 677 000 20 000 000 -2 677 000 31 000 000 20 000 000

Justification:Funds should not be devoted to activities supporting military actors in third countries (amendments to theICSP instrument).

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19 02 03 4 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000

Reserve

Total 4 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000 4 000 000

Heading:EU contribution to International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism on international crimescommitted in the Syrian Arab Republic


This line will allow the EU to contribute to the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism oninternational crimes committed in the Syrian Arab Republic, which was founded under the UN GeneralAssembly and currently has a 4 million euro funding gap.

Justification:In a letter to MEP’s, High Representative Mogherini indicated she is looking into mobilising funds from theEU budget to contribute to the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism on international crimes

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committed in the Syrian Arab Republic. Adding this budget line would allow her to do so and indicate theParliament’s willingness to cooperate on this.