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2015 BUDGETARY PROCEDURE

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COMMITTEE ON BUDGETS

RAPPORTEURS:EIDER GARDIAZÁBAL RUBIAL - SECTION III (COMMISSION)

MONIKA HOHLMEIER - OTHER SECTIONS

PARLIAMENT'S POSITION

Amendments submitted to the meeting of theCommittee on Budgets of

29-30 September and 1 October 2014

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Draft amendment 130 === AFET/5018 ===

Tabled by Committee on Foreign Affairs

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SECTION III — COMMISSION

Item 19 01 04 01 — Support expenditure for Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace

Amend figures as follows:Budget 2014 Draft budget 2015 Council's position 2015 Difference New amount

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

19 01 04 01 7 000 000 7 000 000 7 100 000 7 100 000 7 000 000 7 000 000 100 000 100 000 7 100 000 7 100 000

Reserve

Total 7 000 000 7 000 000 7 100 000 7 100 000 7 000 000 7 000 000 100 000 100 000 7 100 000 7 100 000

Justification:Restore Draft Budget (DB).

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Draft amendment 4235 === BUDG/4235 ===

Tabled by Sabine Lösing, Pablo Iglesias, Patrick Le Hyaric, Confederal Group of the European United Left -Nordic Green Left, Paloma López

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19 01 04 01 7 000 000 7 000 000 7 100 000 7 100 000 7 000 000 7 000 000 -6 000 000 -6 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Reserve

Total 7 000 000 7 000 000 7 100 000 7 100 000 7 000 000 7 000 000 -6 000 000 -6 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Justification:The EU should focus on a purely peaceful and civil foreign policy. The Instrument contributing to Stabilityand Peace (IcSP) lacks transparency particularly in (rapid) response to crisis. IcSP finances CSDP missions,which compromise its civilian character. IcSP should focus on civil measures only, such as i.a. non-proliferation and disarmament, DDR, mediation

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Draft amendment 777 === GUE//7951 ===

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

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19 01 04 01 7 000 000 7 000 000 7 100 000 7 100 000 7 000 000 7 000 000 -6 000 000 -6 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Reserve

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Budget 2014 Draft budget 2015 Council's position 2015 Difference New amount


Total 7 000 000 7 000 000 7 100 000 7 100 000 7 000 000 7 000 000 -6 000 000 -6 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Justification:The EU should focus on a purely peaceful and civil foreign policy. The Instrument contributing to Stabilityand Peace (IcSP) lacks transparency particularly in (rapid) response to crisis. IcSP finances CSDP missions,which compromise its civilian character. IcSP should focus on civil measures only, such as i.a. non-proliferation and disarmament, DDR, mediation

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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 03 700 000 700 000 586 727 586 727 561 727 561 727 25 000 25 000 586 727 586 727

Reserve

Total 700 000 700 000 586 727 586 727 561 727 561 727 25 000 25 000 586 727 586 727


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Item 19 01 04 04 — Support expenditure for the Partnership Instrument



19 01 04 04 4 265 336 4 265 336 4 640 000 4 640 000 4 240 000 4 240 000 400 000 400 000 4 640 000 4 640 000

Reserve

Total 4 265 336 4 265 336 4 640 000 4 640 000 4 240 000 4 240 000 400 000 400 000 4 640 000 4 640 000


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Article 19 02 01 — Response to crisis and emerging crisis



19 02 01 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 1 850 000 60 113 348 222 566 000 143 689 094

Reserve

Total 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 1 850 000 60 113 348 222 566 000 143 689 094

Justification:In 2014 serious payments' problems occurred on this budget line. In order to prevent such a situation fromhappening again in 2015 and as payments are anyhow supposed to match corresponding commitments, thepayments appropriations are increased.

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Tabled by Sabine Lösing, Pablo Iglesias, Patrick Le Hyaric, Confederal Group of the European United Left -Nordic Green Left, Paloma López

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19 02 01 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 -220 716 000 -83 575 746 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 -220 716 000 -83 575 746 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP) lacks transparency particularly in (rapid) responseto crisis and emerging crisis. IcSP finances CSDP missions, which compromise its civilian character. IcSPshould focus on civil measures only, such as i.a. non-proliferation and disarmament, DDR, mediation,peaceful conflict resolution.

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Draft amendment 542 === EFDD/8476 ===

Tabled by Europe of freedom and direct democracy Group

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19 02 01 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 1 850 000 3 113 348 222 566 000 86 689 094

Reserve

Total 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 1 850 000 3 113 348 222 566 000 86 689 094

Justification:It's important to guarantee an adequate support to this budgetary line by maintaining the funding level asproposed by the Commission.

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Restore Draft Budget (DB).

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19 02 01 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 -220 716 000 -83 575 746 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 -220 716 000 -83 575 746 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP) lacks transparency particularly in (rapid) responseto crisis and emerging crisis. IcSP finances CSDP missions, which compromise its civilian character. IcSPshould focus on civil measures only, such as i.a. non-proliferation and disarmament, DDR, mediation,peaceful conflict resolution.

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Draft amendment 957 === S&D//7466 ===

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

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19 02 01 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 16 850 000 237 566 000 83 575 746

Reserve

Total 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 16 850 000 237 566 000 83 575 746

Justification:Compared with the budget for 2013, this program will experience a drop of funding in 2015. To mitigatethe reduction of resources, commitment appropriations should be reinforced.

The extra appropriations could be financed by the mixed use of the available margin under heading 1aand by use of the appropriations available under the flexibility instrument in 2015,

in accordance with Article 11 of the MFF 2014-20 Regulation and Point 12 of the of the Interinstitutional Agreement

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Draft amendment 606 === VERT/8305 ===

Tabled by Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance

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19 02 01 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 1 850 000 60 113 348 222 566 000 143 689 094

Reserve

Total 204 337 467 18 292 747 222 566 000 86 689 094 220 716 000 83 575 746 1 850 000 60 113 348 222 566 000 143 689 094

Justification:In 2014 serious payments' problems occurred on this budget line. In order to prevent such a situation fromhappening again in 2015 and as payments are anyhow supposed to match corresponding commitments, thepayments appropriations are increased.

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Article 19 02 02 — Support to conflict prevention, peace-building and crisis preparedness



19 02 02 22 494 093 2 565 739 25 000 000 8 756 474 24 800 000 8 441 994 200 000 3 314 480 25 000 000 11 756 474

Reserve

Total 22 494 093 2 565 739 25 000 000 8 756 474 24 800 000 8 441 994 200 000 3 314 480 25 000 000 11 756 474

Justification:In 2014, serious payments' problems occurred in relation to the Instrument for Stability and paymentsappropriations are once more insufficient to honour commitments in the 2015 budget proposal. Paymentsappropriations are therefore increased for the 2015 budget in view of a sound budget policy.

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19 02 02 22 494 093 2 565 739 25 000 000 8 756 474 24 800 000 8 441 994 2 700 000 1 500 000 27 500 000 9 941 994

Reserve

Total 22 494 093 2 565 739 25 000 000 8 756 474 24 800 000 8 441 994 2 700 000 1 500 000 27 500 000 9 941 994

Justification:It's important to guarantee a more significant funding level to this instrument in order to prevent possiblefuture dangerous situations.

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Draft amendment 374 === FEMM/6220 ===

Tabled by Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Amend figures and remarks as follows:Budget 2014 Draft budget 2015 Council's position 2015 Difference New amount


19 02 02 22 494 093 2 565 739 25 000 000 8 756 474 24 800 000 8 441 994 200 000 314 480 25 000 000 8 756 474

Reserve

Total 22 494 093 2 565 739 25 000 000 8 756 474 24 800 000 8 441 994 200 000 314 480 25 000 000 8 756 474

Remarks:Before paragraph:

Any income from financial contributions from Member .......... for the corresponding programme for eachchapter.

Amend text as follows:

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the prevention of conflicts and to ensuring capacity andpreparedness to address pre- and post-crisis situations and build peace. Such technical and financialassistance shall cover support for measures aimed at building and strengthening the capacity of the Unionand its partners to prevent conflict, build peace and address pre- and post-crisis needs; with dueconsideration to the importance of women's empowerment and of a gender perspective in all measuresandneeds in close coordination with the United Nations and other international, regional and sub-regionalorganisations, and State and civil society actors.

Justification:In this field progress cannot be achieved without the inclusion of women. Where women are engaged inconflict resolution and peace-building processes, more areas for reconstruction and peace consolidation areaddressed. Including a gender perspective in all measures which help to prevent conflict and build peace isone of the pre-conditions of an effective policy with EU support.


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19 02 02 22 494 093 2 565 739 25 000 000 8 756 474 24 800 000 8 441 994 2 200 000 27 000 000 8 441 994

Reserve

Total 22 494 093 2 565 739 25 000 000 8 756 474 24 800 000 8 441 994 2 200 000 27 000 000 8 441 994

Justification:Compared with the budget for 2013, this program will experience a drop of funding in 2015. To mitigate

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the reduction of resources, commitment appropriations should be reinforced.



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19 02 02 22 494 093 2 565 739 25 000 000 8 756 474 24 800 000 8 441 994 200 000 3 314 480 25 000 000 11 756 474

Reserve

Total 22 494 093 2 565 739 25 000 000 8 756 474 24 800 000 8 441 994 200 000 3 314 480 25 000 000 11 756 474

Justification:In 2014, serious payments' problems occurred in relation to the Instrument for Stability and paymentsappropriations are once more insufficient to honour commitments in the 2015 budget proposal. Paymentsappropriations are therefore increased for the 2015 budget in view of a sound budget policy.

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Article 19 02 51 — Completion of actions in the field of crisis response and preparedness (2007 to 2013)



19 02 51 p.m. 130 875 916 p.m. 72 678 736 p.m. 70 068 555 2 610 181 p.m. 72 678 736

Reserve

Total p.m. 130 875 916 p.m. 72 678 736 p.m. 70 068 555 2 610 181 p.m. 72 678 736


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Tabled by Sabine Lösing, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left, PalomaLópez, Patrick Le Hyaric

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Item 19 03 01 02 — EULEX Kosovo

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19 03 01 02 100 000 000 72 750 000 85 000 000 85 844 590 85 000 000 85 844 590 -85 000 000 -85 844 590 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 100 000 000 72 750 000 85 000 000 85 844 590 85 000 000 85 844 590 -85 000 000 -85 844 590 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The civil nature of EULEX Kosovo is compromised as the mission includes paramilitary units focused oncounter-insurgency and because of its close cooperation with NATO's KFOR in suppressing protests.Therefore EULEX Kosovo should be terminated and the funds shall be reallocated to purely civilian use.

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Item 19 03 01 02 — EULEX Kosovo



19 03 01 02 100 000 000 72 750 000 85 000 000 85 844 590 85 000 000 85 844 590 -85 000 000 -85 844 590 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 100 000 000 72 750 000 85 000 000 85 844 590 85 000 000 85 844 590 -85 000 000 -85 844 590 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The civil nature of EULEX Kosovo is compromised as the mission includes paramilitary units focused oncounter-insurgency and because of its close cooperation with NATO's KFOR in suppressing protests.Therefore EULEX Kosovo should be terminated and the funds shall be reallocated to purely civilian use.

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Tabled by Sabine Lösing, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left, PalomaLópez

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Item 19 03 01 03 — EUPOL Afghanistan



19 03 01 03 40 500 000 30 000 000 65 000 000 61 317 565 65 000 000 61 317 565 -65 000 000 -61 317 565 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 40 500 000 30 000 000 65 000 000 61 317 565 65 000 000 61 317 565 -65 000 000 -61 317 565 p.m. p.m.

Justification:EUPOL Afghanistan is supporting the war in Afghanistan, leads to no stabilization and has completely lostits civil character, therefore EUPOL Afghanistan should be terminated and the funds should be reallocatedfor purely civilian purposes.

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Item 19 03 01 03 — EUPOL Afghanistan



19 03 01 03 40 500 000 30 000 000 65 000 000 61 317 565 65 000 000 61 317 565 -65 000 000 -61 317 565 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 40 500 000 30 000 000 65 000 000 61 317 565 65 000 000 61 317 565 -65 000 000 -61 317 565 p.m. p.m.

Justification:EUPOL Afghanistan is supporting the war in Afghanistan, leads to no stabilization and has completely lostits civil character, therefore EUPOL Afghanistan should be terminated and the funds should be reallocatedfor purely civilian purposes.

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Tabled by Sabine Lösing, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left, PalomaLópez

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Item 19 03 01 04 — Other crisis management measures and operations



19 03 01 04 65 619 000 75 750 000 85 250 000 66 529 557 85 250 000 66 529 557 -85 250 000 -66 529 557 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 65 619 000 75 750 000 85 250 000 66 529 557 85 250 000 66 529 557 -85 250 000 -66 529 557 p.m. p.m.

Justification:The EU should focus on a purely peaceful and civil foreign policy. The Instrument contributing to Stabilityand Peace (IcSP) lacks transparency particularly in crisis management and operations. IcSP finances CSDPmissions, which compromise its civilian character. IcSP should focus on civil measures only, such as i.a.non-proliferation and disarmament, DDR, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution

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Item 19 03 01 04 — Other crisis management measures and operations



19 03 01 04 65 619 000 75 750 000 85 250 000 66 529 557 85 250 000 66 529 557 -85 250 000 -66 529 557 p.m. p.m.

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Reserve

Total 65 619 000 75 750 000 85 250 000 66 529 557 85 250 000 66 529 557 -85 250 000 -66 529 557 p.m. p.m.


This appropriation is intended to cover other crisis .......... costs of the warehouse for civilian CSDP missions.

Add following text:

All the actions financed under this budget line must be fully transparent and the European Parliament, asthe budget authority, must be informed in advance before any actions or missions are undertaken. Anyaction with a military character or having military implications must not be financed from this budgetline.

Justification:The EU should focus on a purely peaceful and civil foreign policy. The Instrument contributing to Stabilityand Peace (IcSP) lacks transparency particularly in crisis management and operations. IcSP finances CSDPmissions, which compromise its civilian character. IcSP should focus on civil measures only, such as i.a.non-proliferation and disarmament, DDR, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution

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Item 19 03 01 05 — Emergency measures



19 03 01 05 35 000 000 9 100 000 20 000 000 1 751 930 20 000 000 1 751 930 -20 000 000 -751 930 p.m. 1 000 000

Reserve

Total 35 000 000 9 100 000 20 000 000 1 751 930 20 000 000 1 751 930 -20 000 000 -751 930 p.m. 1 000 000


This appropriation is intended to cover the financing .......... financial year, which have to be implementedurgently.

Add following text:

All the actions financed under this budget line must be fully transparent and the European Parliament, asthe budget authority, must be informed in advance before any actions or missions are undertaken. Anyaction with a military character or having military implications must not be financed.

Justification:There is no justification as to what this budget line can be used for. There is high risk that the money wouldbe used as a reserve for military missions and so called mixed civil-military actions and/or paramilitarypolice missions

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AFET/5114 Compromise amendment between AFET/5111

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Item 19 03 01 06 — Preparatory and follow-up measures

Amend remarks as follows:Budget 2014 Draft budget 2015 Council's position 2015 Difference New amount


19 03 01 06 7 000 000 2 625 000 5 266 000 275 929 5 266 000 275 929 5 266 000 275 929

Reserve

Total 7 000 000 2 625 000 5 266 000 275 929 5 266 000 275 929 5 266 000 275 929


It also covers follow-up measures and audits of Common .......... the regularisation of previously closedmeasures.


This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of preparatory measures to establish the conditions forUnion actions in the field of the CFSP and the adoption of the necessary legal instruments. It is intended toprovide funding for further measures to increase coherence and cooperation between member states inthe area of CFSP. It could cover initiatives which aim to increase compatibility of equipment and at acollective purchasing policy of equipment and supplies. Furthermore it may cover evaluation and analysismeasures (ex ante evaluation of means, specific studies, organisation of meetings, fact-finding on theground). In the field of Union crisis management operations and for European Union SpecialRepresentatives (EUSRs), in particular, preparatory measures may, inter alia, serve to assess the operationalrequirements for an envisaged action, to provide for a rapid initial deployment of personnel and resources(e.g. mission expenses, purchase of equipment, pre-financing of running and insurance costs in the start-upphase), or to take the necessary measures on the ground to prepare for the launching of the operation. It mayalso cover experts supporting Union crisis management operations on specific technical issues (e.g.identification and assessment of procurement needs) or security training for staff to be deployed to a CFSPmission/EUSR team.

Justification:To move towards further integration in the field of CFSP, ways to increase compatibility and cooperationbetween European armed forces must be sought. This will require extensive mapping and planning to see inwhat areas and how this can be done. Doing this at a European level will increase the effect, efficiency andcoherence.

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Item 19 03 01 07 — European Union Special Representatives

Amend figures, remarks and legal basis as follows:Budget 2014 Draft budget 2015 Council's position 2015 Difference New amount


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19 03 01 07 25 000 000 15 750 000 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836 -20 000 000 -9 153 836 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 25 000 000 15 750 000 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836 -20 000 000 -9 153 836 p.m. p.m.

Remarks:Delete following text:

This appropriation is intended to cover all the expenditure connected with the appointment of EuropeanUnion Special Representatives (EUSRs) in accordance with Article 33 of the Treaty on European Union.

EUSRs should be appointed with due regard for gender equality and gender mainstreaming policies, and theappointment of women EUSRs should therefore be promoted.

This appropriation covers expenditure on the salaries of EUSRs and on setting up their teams and/or supportstructures, including staff costs other than those relating to staff seconded by Member States or Unioninstitutions. It also covers the costs of any projects implemented under the direct responsibility of an EUSR.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both casestheir public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed bythe Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additionalappropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assignedrevenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line foradministrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the FinancialRegulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4% of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis:Delete following text:

Council Decision 2013/133/CFSP of 18 March 2013 appointing the European Union Special Representativefor the Sahel (OJ L 75, 19.3.2013, p. 29).

Council Decision 2013/306/CFSP of 24 June 2013 extending the mandate of the European Union SpecialRepresentative for Central Asia (OJ L 172, 25.6.2013, p. 25).

Council Decision 2013/307/CFSP of 24 June 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the EuropeanUnion Special Representative for the Southern Mediterranean region (OJ L 172, 25.6.2013, p. 28).

Council Decision 2013/350/CFSP of 2 July 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the EuropeanUnion Special Representative for the Middle East peace process (OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 3).

Council Decision 2013/351/CFSP of 2 July 2013 amending Decision 2011/426/CFSP appointing theEuropean Union Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 7).

Council Decision 2013/352/CFSP of 2 July 2013 amending Decision 2012/440/CFSP appointing theEuropean Union Special Representative for Human Rights (OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 8).

Council Decision 2013/353/CFSP of 2 July 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the EuropeanUnion Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia (OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 9).

Council Decision 2013/365/CFSP of 9 July 2013 amending Decision 2012/329/CFSP extending the mandateof the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 189, 10.7.2013, p. 8).

Council Decision 2013/366/CFSP of 9 July 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the EuropeanUnion Special Representative in Kosovo (OJ L 189, 10.7.2013, p. 9).

Council Decision 2013/382/CFSP of 15 July 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the EuropeanUnion Special Representative in Afghanistan (OJ L 193, 16.7.2013, p. 22).

Council Decision 2013/383/CFSP of 15 July 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the European

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Union Special Representative to the African Union (OJ L 193, 16.7.2013, p. 25).

Council Decision 2013/384/CFSP of 15 July 2013 amending Decision 2013/325/CFSP extending themandate of the European Union Special Representative for Sudan and South Sudan (OJ L 193, 16.7.2013, p.29).

Council Decision 2013/393/CFSP of 22 July 2013 amending Decision 2013/382/CFSP extending themandate of the European Union Special Representative in Afghanistan (OJ L 198, 23.7.2013, p. 47).

Council Decision 2013/527/CFSP of 24 October 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the EuropeanUnion Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 284, 26.10.2013, p. 23).

Council Decision 2014/22/CFSP of 20 January 2014 amending Decision 2013/353/CFSP amending andextending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisisin Georgia (OJ L 16, 21.1.2014, p. 30).

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SECTION X - European External Action Service

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Heading:Remuneration and expenditure relating to European Union Special Representatives

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Add: 1 6 0 0Budget 2014 Draft budget 2015 Council's position 2015 Difference New amount


1 6 0 0 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836

Reserve

Total 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836


Remarks:Add following text:


EUSRs should be appointed with due regard for gender equality and gender mainstreaming policies, andthe appointment of women EUSRs should therefore be promoted.

This appropriation covers expenditure on the salaries of EUSRs and on setting up their teams and/orsupport structures, including staff costs other than those relating to staff seconded by Member States orUnion institutions. It also covers the costs of any projects implemented under the direct responsibility ofan EUSR.

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Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both casestheir public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financedby the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additionalappropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assignedrevenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line foradministrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of theFinancial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an averagenot exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis:Add following text:

Council Decision 2013/133/CFSP of 18 March 2013 appointing the European Union SpecialRepresentative for the Sahel (OJ L 75, 19.3.2013, p. 29).







Council Decision 2013/365/CFSP of 9 July 2013 amending Decision 2012/329/CFSP extending themandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 189, 10.7.2013, p.8).



Council Decision 2013/383/CFSP of 15 July 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the EuropeanUnion Special Representative to the African Union (OJ L 193, 16.7.2013, p. 25).

Council Decision 2013/384/CFSP of 15 July 2013 amending Decision 2013/325/CFSP extending themandate of the European Union Special Representative for Sudan and South Sudan (OJ L 193,16.7.2013, p. 29).


Council Decision 2013/527/CFSP of 24 October 2013 amending and extending the mandate of theEuropean Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 284, 26.10.2013, p. 23).

Council Decision 2014/22/CFSP of 20 January 2014 amending Decision 2013/353/CFSP amending andextending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and thecrisis in Georgia (OJ L 16, 21.1.2014, p. 30).

Justification:

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Transfer EU Special Representative budget line to EEAS budget

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Tabled by Ingeborg Gräßle

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Amend figures, remarks and legal basis as follows:Budget 2014 Draft budget 2015 Council's position 2015 Difference New amount


19 03 01 07 25 000 000 15 750 000 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836 -20 000 000 -9 153 836 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 25 000 000 15 750 000 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836 -20 000 000 -9 153 836 p.m. p.m.

Remarks:Delete following text:


EUSRs should be appointed with due regard for gender equality and gender mainstreaming policies, and theappointment of women EUSRs should therefore be promoted.

This appropriation covers expenditure on the salaries of EUSRs and on setting up their teams and/or supportstructures, including staff costs other than those relating to staff seconded by Member States or Unioninstitutions. It also covers the costs of any projects implemented under the direct responsibility of an EUSR.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both casestheir public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financed bythe Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additionalappropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assignedrevenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line foradministrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of the FinancialRegulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4% of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis:Delete following text:

Council Decision 2013/133/CFSP of 18 March 2013 appointing the European Union Special Representativefor the Sahel (OJ L 75, 19.3.2013, p. 29).





Council Decision 2013/352/CFSP of 2 July 2013 amending Decision 2012/440/CFSP appointing the

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European Union Special Representative for Human Rights (OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 8).


Council Decision 2013/365/CFSP of 9 July 2013 amending Decision 2012/329/CFSP extending the mandateof the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 189, 10.7.2013, p. 8).




Council Decision 2013/384/CFSP of 15 July 2013 amending Decision 2013/325/CFSP extending themandate of the European Union Special Representative for Sudan and South Sudan (OJ L 193, 16.7.2013, p.29).


Council Decision 2013/527/CFSP of 24 October 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the EuropeanUnion Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 284, 26.10.2013, p. 23).

Council Decision 2014/22/CFSP of 20 January 2014 amending Decision 2013/353/CFSP amending andextending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisisin Georgia (OJ L 16, 21.1.2014, p. 30).

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4 0 0 0 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836

Reserve

Total 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836




EUSRs should be appointed with due regard for gender equality and gender mainstreaming policies, andthe appointment of women EUSRs should therefore be promoted.

This appropriation covers expenditure on the salaries of EUSRs and on setting up their teams and/orsupport structures, including staff costs other than those relating to staff seconded by Member States orUnion institutions. It also covers the costs of any projects implemented under the direct responsibility ofan EUSR.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and third countries, including in both casestheir public agencies, entities or natural persons to certain external aid projects or programmes financedby the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, may give rise to the provision of additionalappropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assignedrevenue under Article 21(2)(b) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line foradministrative support expenditure will be determined, without prejudice to Article 187(7) of theFinancial Regulation, by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an averagenot exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.


Council Decision 2013/133/CFSP of 18 March 2013 appointing the European Union SpecialRepresentative for the Sahel (OJ L 75, 19.3.2013, p. 29).







Council Decision 2013/365/CFSP of 9 July 2013 amending Decision 2012/329/CFSP extending themandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 189, 10.7.2013, p.8).

Council Decision 2013/366/CFSP of 9 July 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the European

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Union Special Representative in Kosovo (OJ L 189, 10.7.2013, p. 9).



Council Decision 2013/384/CFSP of 15 July 2013 amending Decision 2013/325/CFSP extending themandate of the European Union Special Representative for Sudan and South Sudan (OJ L 193,16.7.2013, p. 29).


Council Decision 2013/527/CFSP of 24 October 2013 amending and extending the mandate of theEuropean Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 284, 26.10.2013, p. 23).

Council Decision 2014/22/CFSP of 20 January 2014 amending Decision 2013/353/CFSP amending andextending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and thecrisis in Georgia (OJ L 16, 21.1.2014, p. 30).

Justification:For reasons of coherence, clarity and accountability towards the European taxpayer, the appropriationsintended to cover the expenditure connected with the Council’s European Union Special Representatives(EUSRs) should be part of the EEAS budget.

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19 03 01 07 25 000 000 15 750 000 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836 -15 000 000 -7 000 000 5 000 000 2 153 836

Reserve

Total 25 000 000 15 750 000 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836 -15 000 000 -7 000 000 5 000 000 2 153 836

Justification:It's not really clear the added value of the EU Special Representatives.

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19 03 01 07 25 000 000 15 750 000 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836 5 000 000 6 596 164 25 000 000 15 750 000

Reserve

Total 25 000 000 15 750 000 20 000 000 9 153 836 20 000 000 9 153 836 5 000 000 6 596 164 25 000 000 15 750 000

Justification:Restore 2014 commitments appropriations.

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Article 19 03 02 — Support to non-proliferation and disarmament



19 03 02 18 000 000 13 500 000 17 000 000 24 132 841 17 000 000 24 132 841 33 000 000 25 867 159 50 000 000 50 000 000

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Total 18 000 000 13 500 000 17 000 000 24 132 841 17 000 000 24 132 841 33 000 000 25 867 159 50 000 000 50 000 000

Justification:The EU should focus on a purely peaceful and civil foreign policy and civil measures only. Non-proliferation and disarmament will reduce the fuelling of conflicts and contribute to more stability

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Article 19 03 02 — Support to non-proliferation and disarmament



19 03 02 18 000 000 13 500 000 17 000 000 24 132 841 17 000 000 24 132 841 33 000 000 25 867 159 50 000 000 50 000 000

Reserve

Total 18 000 000 13 500 000 17 000 000 24 132 841 17 000 000 24 132 841 33 000 000 25 867 159 50 000 000 50 000 000

Justification:The EU should focus on a purely peaceful and civil foreign policy and civil measures only. Non-proliferation and disarmament will reduce the fuelling of conflicts and contribute to more stability

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Article 19 04 01 — Improving the reliability of electoral processes, in particular by means of electionobservation missions



19 04 01 40 370 869 8 525 916 41 267 086 27 765 225 41 017 086 23 924 012 2 313 354 8 841 213 43 330 440 32 765 225

Reserve

Total 40 370 869 8 525 916 41 267 086 27 765 225 41 017 086 23 924 012 2 313 354 8 841 213 43 330 440 32 765 225

Justification:Provide sufficient payment credits to maintain the functioning of EU election observation activities.

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Article 19 04 01 — Improving the reliability of electoral processes, in particular by means of electionobservation missions



19 04 01 40 370 869 8 525 916 41 267 086 27 765 225 41 017 086 23 924 012 3 250 000 44 267 086 23 924 012

Reserve

Total 40 370 869 8 525 916 41 267 086 27 765 225 41 017 086 23 924 012 3 250 000 44 267 086 23 924 012




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Article 19 04 51 — Completion of actions in the field of election observation missions (prior to 2014)



19 04 51 p.m. 13 600 000 p.m. 2 469 966 p.m. 2 381 260 88 706 p.m. 2 469 966

Reserve

Total p.m. 13 600 000 p.m. 2 469 966 p.m. 2 381 260 88 706 p.m. 2 469 966

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Article 19 05 01 — Cooperation with third countries to advance and promote Union and mutual interests



19 05 01 106 108 730 3 764 708 102 720 000 41 492 188 102 720 000 34 603 157 6 889 031 102 720 000 41 492 188

Reserve

Total 106 108 730 3 764 708 102 720 000 41 492 188 102 720 000 34 603 157 6 889 031 102 720 000 41 492 188


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Article 19 05 20 — Erasmus+ — Contribution from the Partnership Instrument



19 05 20 8 242 776 524 166 11 708 000 9 232 483 10 708 000 8 900 908 1 000 000 331 575 11 708 000 9 232 483

Reserve

Total 8 242 776 524 166 11 708 000 9 232 483 10 708 000 8 900 908 1 000 000 331 575 11 708 000 9 232 483


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Tabled by Liadh Ní Riada, Pablo Echenique, Jiří Maštálka, Martina Anderson, Lynn Boylan, Matt Carthy,Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left, Ángela Vallina, Marina Albiol Guzmán,Lidia Senra Rodríguez, Paloma López

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19 05 20 8 242 776 524 166 11 708 000 9 232 483 10 708 000 8 900 908 1 000 000 331 575 11 708 000 9 232 483

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Reserve

Total 8 242 776 524 166 11 708 000 9 232 483 10 708 000 8 900 908 1 000 000 331 575 11 708 000 9 232 483

Justification:All efforts developed towards sustainable and peaceful cooperation with 3rd countries, namely in the areasof culture, youth and education, should remain a priority.


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19 05 20 8 242 776 524 166 11 708 000 9 232 483 10 708 000 8 900 908 1 000 000 331 575 11 708 000 9 232 483

Reserve

Total 8 242 776 524 166 11 708 000 9 232 483 10 708 000 8 900 908 1 000 000 331 575 11 708 000 9 232 483

Justification:Promoting the international dimension (outside the EU) of the Erasmus+ programme must remain a priority,in order to support the opening up of European education systems through partnerships in non-EU countries.


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19 05 20 8 242 776 524 166 11 708 000 9 232 483 10 708 000 8 900 908 1 000 000 331 575 11 708 000 9 232 483

Reserve

Total 8 242 776 524 166 11 708 000 9 232 483 10 708 000 8 900 908 1 000 000 331 575 11 708 000 9 232 483

Justification:All efforts developed towards sustainable and peaceful cooperation with 3rd countries, namely in the areasof culture, youth and education, should remain a priority.


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Article 19 05 51 — Completion of actions in the field of relations and cooperation with industrialised thirdcountries (2007 to 2013)



19 05 51 p.m. 12 974 789 p.m. 16 557 627 p.m. 15 962 977 594 650 p.m. 16 557 627

Reserve

Total p.m. 12 974 789 p.m. 16 557 627 p.m. 15 962 977 594 650 p.m. 16 557 627


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19 05 77 03 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000

Reserve

Total 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000 2 000 000

Heading:Pilot project — The promotion of development and business links between EU – China of biomass basedhealth products, as a part of the EU-China flagship initiative for research and innovation


This Pilot Project (PP) aims at the promotion of development, research and trade links between theEuropean Union and China in the field of health food and other bio mass based products as part of thenewly launched EU-China flagship initiative for research and innovation.

The PP will be carried out as a network project in the EU and in China, building on existing contacts inFinland and China between European and Chinese research and development organisations and will beopen to Chinese and EU based R&D organisations and enterprises.

EU and China launched the first EU-China flagship initiative for research and innovation at the EU-China summit on 21 November 2013, with the signature of a Letter of Intent on Research and InnovationCooperation in Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology (FAB) between the European Commission and theChinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS).

The Pilot Project will facilitate research and development activities and support the creation ofemployment opportunities, especially in rural areas.

The Pilot project should support the setting up of new R&D cooperation projects, update and make R&Dachievements more accessible to SMEs and make the current research results and knowhow availableand applicable to SMEs by facilitating the development business models and contacts.

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Furthermore, the Pilot Project will enhance green growth and the EU 2020 Strategy.

The development of new biomass based health products will advance sustainability in primary productionand be beneficial to the environment.


Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of theEuropean Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to thegeneral budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298,26.10.2012, p. 1).

Justification:Growing and ageing population creates major demands for health foods and other bio products. Thedevelopment of novel biomass based products such as health foods and bio based cosmetics create jobopportunities in rural areas since manufacturing of these products is economically most efficient close toforests and farmlands. The opportunity to export sustainable solutions and scale-up the potential of theChinese market will contribute to growth and jobs in Europe. The cooperation initiative contributes to agreener economy, both in China and in the EU.

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Article 19 06 01 — Information outreach on the Union’s external relations



19 06 01 12 000 000 12 786 124 12 500 000 12 266 291 12 500 000 11 825 760 440 531 12 500 000 12 266 291

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Total 12 000 000 12 786 124 12 500 000 12 266 291 12 500 000 11 825 760 440 531 12 500 000 12 266 291


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Draft amendment 394 === INTA/6978 ===

Tabled by Committee on International Trade

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Item 20 01 01 01 — Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff of the Directorate-General forTrade



20 01 01 01 47 563 334 47 563 334 48 481 578 48 481 578 48 084 717 48 084 717 1 915 283 1 915 283 50 000 000 50 000 000

Reserve

Total 47 563 334 47 563 334 48 481 578 48 481 578 48 084 717 48 084 717 1 915 283 1 915 283 50 000 000 50 000 000

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Justification:The Committee on International Trade believes that increased resources should be provided to ensurethat the Commission has the capacity to negotiate, check and translate its trade agreements as quickly aspossible. It notes that this increase is all the more vital given that the EU’s bilateral agenda has recentlybeen expanded to cover further key bilateral trade negotiations (e.g. with the US and Japan), which, giventheir ambitious scope and their potential to generate growth in the EU, justify the allocation of additionalresources to the Commission.

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Article 20 02 01 — External trade relations, including access to the markets of third countries



20 02 01 10 993 000 6 769 437 11 000 000 15 210 201 11 000 000 13 916 776 1 293 425 11 000 000 15 210 201

Reserve

Total 10 993 000 6 769 437 11 000 000 15 210 201 11 000 000 13 916 776 1 293 425 11 000 000 15 210 201


Rapporteur's amendment in payments.

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Article 20 02 01 — External trade relations, including access to the markets of third countries



20 02 01 10 993 000 6 769 437 11 000 000 15 210 201 11 000 000 13 916 776 2 000 000 2 000 000 13 000 000 15 916 776

Reserve

Total 10 993 000 6 769 437 11 000 000 15 210 201 11 000 000 13 916 776 2 000 000 2 000 000 13 000 000 15 916 776

Remarks:After paragraph:

Any revenue in the context of the management by the .......... accordance with Article 21(4) of the FinancialRegulation.

Add following text:

Part of this appropriation ( EUR 2 000 000) will explicitly cover a comprehensive communicationstrategy, aimed at engaging the general public and all stakeholders and providing as much transparencyas possible with regards to the activities of DG Trade, especially with regards to TTIP. This includestranslations, events aimed at engagement and dialogue, such as press or stakeholder events, publishing

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information, consultations and follow-up and publications directly linked to the achievement of theobjective of the programme or measures coming under this article, and any other expenditure ontechnical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by theCommission under ad hoc service contracts, such as the maintenance of the Directorate-General forTrade and trade Commissioner's Internet site. Activities to engage the public and all stakeholders arecrucial for a transparent, successful and comprehensive trade policy.

Justification:It is crucial that the general public receives transparent information about the on-going trade negotiations.This amendment aims to give the Commission the means to roll out a comprehensive communicationstrategy, aimed at engaging with the general public and all stakeholders and providing as much transparencyas possible.

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Draft amendment 393 === INTA/6976 ===

Tabled by Committee on International Trade

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Add: 20 02 02Budget 2014 Draft budget 2015 Council's position 2015 Difference New amount


20 02 02 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:Stakeholder outreach


This appropriation explicitly covers a comprehensive communication strategy, aimed at engaging thegeneral public and all stakeholders and providing as much transparency as possible with regards to theactivities of DG Trade, especially with regards to TTIP. This includes translations, events aimed atengagement and dialogue, such as press or stakeholder events, publishing information, consultations andfollow-up and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme ormeasures coming under this article, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistancenot involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, suchas the maintenance of the Directorate-General for Trade and trade Commissioner's Internet site.Activities to engage the public and all stakeholders are crucial for a transparent, successful andcomprehensive trade policy.

Justification:It is crucial that the general public receives transparent information about the on-going tradenegotiations. This amendment aims to give the Commission the means to roll out a comprehensivecommunication strategy, aimed at engaging with the general public and all stakeholders and providing asmuch transparency as possible.

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20 02 02 1 000 000 000 1 000 000 000 1 000 000 000 1 000 000 000

Reserve

Total 1 000 000 000 1 000 000 000 1 000 000 000 1 000 000 000

Heading:Costs related to crisis measures and repair of damage within the EU caused by retaliatory measures


This new line under heading 4 is intended for the repair of damage in the vital EU agricultural sector,caused by retaliatory trade measures by a third country/Russia set in return to EU political sanctions.

Justification:As a consequence of the political sanctions towards Russia, the European agricultural sector is hit severelyby the retaliatory measures set by Russia; the import ban on food stuffs. Since the damage has its root causein political sanctions, financial means should be made available under heading 4, in order to mitigate theeffects of those retaliatory measures and to repair the damage caused by these measures within the EUagricultural sector.

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Article 20 02 03 — Aid for trade — Multilateral initiatives



20 02 03 4 500 000 3 019 437 4 802 000 9 322 381 4 802 000 8 529 636 792 745 4 802 000 9 322 381

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Total 4 500 000 3 019 437 4 802 000 9 322 381 4 802 000 8 529 636 792 745 4 802 000 9 322 381



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20 02 04 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000

Reserve

Total 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000

Heading:Pilot project — Trade Watch


The appropriation intends to fund the start-up phase of an umbrella organisation for civil society groupsdedicated to build up capacities for a systematic monitoring of EU trade policy and trade negotiations.

With the proliferation of bilateral EU trade negotiations and the added complexity of such negotiationsunder schemas of "deep and comprehensive free trade agreements" it has become virtually impossible forthe Members of the INTA Committee to organize the independent analytical capacity needed to implementParliament's prerogatives under the Lisbon Treaty to supply an informed consent to trade agreements.

This difficulty is mirrored by claims of Non-Governmental Organizations that there is a pressing need formore capacity-building and better coordination at the EU-level between civil society organisationsworking in the wider field of policies which are in the remit of deep and comprehensive trade agreements,in order to ensure consistency among related policy areas, create specific capacities and to catch up withthe new competences Parliament has in this field. At the moment no single NGO is able to follow all EUinternational trade negotiations. Establishing a "Trade Watch" would address this need and create moreinformation symmetry among the various stakeholders.

The project aims at:

– enabling the start-up phase of a "Trade Watch" umbrella organization to the example of "FinanceWatch"

– set up an office in Brussels

– employing a coordinator whose main tasks would be to make sure that enough civil society

organisations (including unions) active in the field of Trade will join, and to find sustainable fundingsources

– employing several trade specialists, who would be tasked with research, mapping the different legislativeinitiatives in the field of trade and bringing the knowledge and information available within the memberorganisations together, in support of civil society organisations and policy makers from the EU and in thetrade partner countries

– providing policy makers with briefings.


Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Justification:The growing complexity and proliferation of bilateral EU trade negotiations is not matched by anindependent analytical capacity needed to implement Parliament's prerogatives to supply an informedconsent to trade agreements. On the civil society side, there is a pressing need for more capacity-buildingand better coordination at the EU level. Establishing "Trade Watch" would address these needs and createmore information symmetry among the various stakeholders.

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20 02 04 3 500 000 3 500 000 3 500 000 3 500 000

Reserve

Total 3 500 000 3 500 000 3 500 000 3 500 000

Heading:Pilot project — Support measures for traditional retailing


This appropriation is intended to fund stepped-up support measures for traditional retailing, with a viewto revitalising and modernising it. The pilot project should help to coordinate measures and channelfunding from various sources in order to address the sector's problems more effectively.

The pilot project will involve:

1. Defining the features of the traditional trading sector and identifying the constraints and threatscurrently facing it;

2. Proposing solutions to foster revitalisation and modernisation of the sector;

3. Identifying EU instruments and funding directly or indirectly usable by the sector;

4. Establishing the uses to which the instruments, actions, measures and funding available are being putby the sector;

5. Analysing the extent to which existing instruments meet the needs of the traditional retailing sectorand, on the basis of that analysis, proposing any adjustments that may be necessary;

6. Implementing the proposals referred to in point 2;

7. Analysing the results and assessing the feasibility of a possible future EU programme of support fortraditional retailing.



Justification:The purpose of the pilot project is to carry out the groundwork for an EU support programme for thetraditional retailing sector which would help coordinate measures and funding aimed at revitalising andmodernising the sector and addressing the problems and constraints currently facing it. The project wouldcomplement existing measures, which are regarded as insufficient.

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Tabled by Helmut Scholz, Pablo Echenique, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic GreenLeft, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Paloma López, Ángela Vallina, Lidia Senra Rodríguez

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20 02 04 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000

Reserve

Total 400 000 400 000 400 000 400 000

Heading:Pilot project — Trade Watch


The appropriation intends to fund the start-up phase of an umbrella organisation for civil society groupsdedicated to build up capacities for a systematic monitoring of EU trade policy and trade negotiations.

With the proliferation of bilateral EU trade negotiations and the added complexity of such negotiationsunder schemas of "deep and comprehensive free trade agreements" it has become virtually impossible forthe Members of the INTA Committee to organize the independent analytical capacity needed to implementParliament's prerogatives under the Lisbon Treaty to supply an informed consent to trade agreements.

This difficulty is mirrored by claims of Non-Governmental Organizations that there is a pressing need formore capacity-building and better coordination at the EU-level between civil society organisationsworking in the wider field of policies which are in the remit of deep and comprehensive trade agreements,in order to ensure consistency among related policy areas, create specific capacities and to catch up withthe new competences Parliament has in this field. At the moment no single NGO is able to follow all EUinternational trade negotiations. Establishing a "Trade Watch" would address this need and create moreinformation symmetry among the various stakeholders.

The project aims at:

– enabling the start-up phase of a "Trade Watch" umbrella organization to the example of "FinanceWatch"

– set up an office in Brussels

– employing a coordinator whose main tasks would be to make sure that enough civil society

organisations (including unions) active in the field of Trade will join, and to find sustainable fundingsources

– employing several trade specialists, who would be tasked with research, mapping the different legislativeinitiatives in the field of trade and bringing the knowledge and information available within the memberorganisations together, in support of civil society organisations and policy makers from the EU and in thetrade partner countries

– providing policy makers with briefings.


Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of

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25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities(OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Justification:The growing complexity and proliferation of bilateral EU trade negotiations is not matched by anindependent analytical capacity needed to implement Parliament's prerogatives to supply an informedconsent to trade agreements. On the civil society side, there is a pressing need for more capacity-buildingand better coordination at the EU level. Establishing "Trade Watch" would address these needs and createmore information symmetry among the various stakeholders.

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20 02 04 3 500 000 3 500 000 3 500 000 3 500 000

Reserve

Total 3 500 000 3 500 000 3 500 000 3 500 000

Heading:Pilot project — Support measures for traditional retailing


This appropriation is intended to fund stepped-up support measures for traditional retailing, with a viewto revitalising and modernising it. The pilot project should help to coordinate measures and channelfunding from various sources in order to address the sector's problems more effectively.

The pilot project will involve:

1. Defining the features of the traditional trading sector and identifying the constraints and threatscurrently facing it;

2. Proposing solutions to foster revitalisation and modernisation of the sector;

3. Identifying EU instruments and funding directly or indirectly usable by the sector;

4. Establishing the uses to which the instruments, actions, measures and funding available are being putby the sector;

5. Analysing the extent to which existing instruments meet the needs of the traditional retailing sectorand, on the basis of that analysis, proposing any adjustments that may be necessary;

6. Implementing the proposals referred to in point 2;

7. Analysing the results and assessing the feasibility of a possible future EU programme of support fortraditional retailing.


Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the

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European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to thegeneral budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298,26.10.2012, p. 1).

Justification:The purpose of the pilot project is to carry out the groundwork for an EU support programme for thetraditional retailing sector which would help coordinate measures and funding aimed at revitalising andmodernising the sector and addressing the problems and constraints currently facing it. The project wouldcomplement existing measures, which are regarded as insufficient.

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Draft amendment 301 === DEVE/5506 ===

Tabled by Committee on Development

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Item 21 01 01 01 — Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the Directorate-General forDevelopment and Cooperation — EuropeAid



21 01 01 01 72 544 078 72 544 078 76 642 155 76 642 155 76 014 777 76 014 777 627 378 627 378 76 642 155 76 642 155

Reserve

Total 72 544 078 72 544 078 76 642 155 76 642 155 76 014 777 76 014 777 627 378 627 378 76 642 155 76 642 155

Justification:Cutting staffing levels and reducing investing in DG DEVCO’s human resources would result in increasingproblems to manage and monitor development projects and funds adequately.


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Item 21 01 01 02 — Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff of the Directorate-General forDevelopment and Cooperation — EuropeAid in Union delegations



21 01 01 02 84 843 704 84 843 704 82 089 685 82 089 685 81 994 681 81 994 681 95 004 95 004 82 089 685 82 089 685

Reserve

Total 84 843 704 84 843 704 82 089 685 82 089 685 81 994 681 81 994 681 95 004 95 004 82 089 685 82 089 685

Justification:Cutting staffing levels and reducing investing in DG DEVCO’s human resources in Delegations would resultin increasing problems to manage and monitor development projects and funds adequately.


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Tabled by Sabine Lösing, Pablo Echenique, Pablo Iglesias, Lola Sánchez Caldentey, Confederal Group ofthe European United Left - Nordic Green Left, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Paloma López, Ángela Vallina, LidiaSenra Rodríguez

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Item 21 01 04 01 — Support expenditure for the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI)



21 01 04 01 97 496 612 97 496 612 100 104 098 100 104 098 98 104 098 98 104 098 101 895 902 101 895 902 200 000 000 200 000 000

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Total 97 496 612 97 496 612 100 104 098 100 104 098 98 104 098 98 104 098 101 895 902 101 895 902 200 000 000 200 000 000

Justification:Inequality and poverty remain high and are the main root causes for conflicts, war and migration. Povertyeradication is one of most important measures to prevent conflicts and help to reduce inequality. Thereforesufficient funding is vital to comply with EUs civil commitment to conflict prevention and to achieve theMillennium Development Goals (MDGs)

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21 01 04 01 97 496 612 97 496 612 100 104 098 100 104 098 98 104 098 98 104 098 2 000 000 2 000 000 100 104 098 100 104 098

Reserve

Total 97 496 612 97 496 612 100 104 098 100 104 098 98 104 098 98 104 098 2 000 000 2 000 000 100 104 098 100 104 098

Justification:Appropriations are necessary for a successful start and implementation of the new DCI.


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21 01 04 01 97 496 612 97 496 612 100 104 098 100 104 098 98 104 098 98 104 098 101 895 902 101 895 902 200 000 000 200 000 000

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Total 97 496 612 97 496 612 100 104 098 100 104 098 98 104 098 98 104 098 101 895 902 101 895 902 200 000 000 200 000 000

Justification:Inequality and poverty remain high and are the main root causes for conflicts, war and migration. Povertyeradication is one of most important measures to prevent conflicts and help to reduce inequality. Thereforesufficient funding is vital to comply with EUs civil commitment to conflict prevention and to achieve theMillennium Development Goals (MDGs)

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Item 21 01 04 03 — Support expenditure for the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights(EIDHR)



21 01 04 03 10 390 810 10 390 810 10 874 002 10 874 002 10 199 002 10 199 002 675 000 675 000 10 874 002 10 874 002

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Total 10 390 810 10 390 810 10 874 002 10 874 002 10 199 002 10 199 002 675 000 675 000 10 874 002 10 874 002


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Item 21 01 04 04 — Support expenditure for the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP)



21 01 04 04 2 087 745 2 087 745 2 100 000 2 100 000 2 050 000 2 050 000 50 000 50 000 2 100 000 2 100 000

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Total 2 087 745 2 087 745 2 100 000 2 100 000 2 050 000 2 050 000 50 000 50 000 2 100 000 2 100 000


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Item 21 01 04 04 — Support expenditure for the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP)



21 01 04 04 2 087 745 2 087 745 2 100 000 2 100 000 2 050 000 2 050 000 -1 050 000 -1 050 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

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Total 2 087 745 2 087 745 2 100 000 2 100 000 2 050 000 2 050 000 -1 050 000 -1 050 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Justification:The EU should focus on a peaceful and civil foreign policy; especially the short-term budget allocation ofthe IfS lacks transparency. Moreover the IfS funds support CSDP missions which compromise the civiliancharacter of IfS. The IfS should focus only on civil measures, such as i.a. the regime on arms control, DDRetc. to create stability, furthermore in times of financial crises, the Instrument's admin. Expend. shall bereduced

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Item 21 01 04 05 — Support expenditure for the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC)



21 01 04 05 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 418 360 1 418 360 1 318 360 1 318 360 100 000 100 000 1 418 360 1 418 360

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Total 1 200 000 1 200 000 1 418 360 1 418 360 1 318 360 1 318 360 100 000 100 000 1 418 360 1 418 360


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Tabled by Liadh Ní Riada, Pablo Echenique, Lola Sánchez Caldentey, Confederal Group of the EuropeanUnited Left - Nordic Green Left, Paloma López, Ángela Vallina, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Lidia SenraRodríguez

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Article 21 02 01 — Cooperation with Latin America



21 02 01 259 304 272 7 079 077 294 342 737 80 523 069 288 942 737 68 418 729 5 400 000 12 104 340 294 342 737 80 523 069

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Total 259 304 272 7 079 077 294 342 737 80 523 069 288 942 737 68 418 729 5 400 000 12 104 340 294 342 737 80 523 069


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Tabled by Ingeborg Gräßle, Committee on Budgets

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21 02 01 259 304 272 7 079 077 294 342 737 80 523 069 288 942 737 68 418 729 288 942 737 68 418 729

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Total 259 304 272 7 079 077 294 342 737 80 523 069 288 942 737 68 418 729 288 942 737 68 418 729


Any income from financial contributions from Member .......... complemented by contributions for UnionTrust Funds.

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Part of these appropriations are intended to be used for operations carried out by the Confederation ofEuropean Senior Expert Services (CESES) and its member associations, including technical assistance,advisory services and training in selected public and private sector enterprises and institutions. For that tobe achieved, Union authorising officers are encouraged to make full use of the possibilities offered by thenew Financial Regulation, including CESES contributions in kind to Union projects.

Justification:The CESES’s services have proven to provide a valuable contribution to the work of the Europeaninstitutions.

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21 02 01 259 304 272 7 079 077 294 342 737 80 523 069 288 942 737 68 418 729 5 400 000 12 104 340 294 342 737 80 523 069

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Total 259 304 272 7 079 077 294 342 737 80 523 069 288 942 737 68 418 729 5 400 000 12 104 340 294 342 737 80 523 069


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The purpose of development cooperation under this article is primarily its contribution to support the

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promotion of democracy, good governance, equality, respect for human rights and for the rule of law, andfostering sustainable development and economic integration, as well as to achieving the MillenniumDevelopment Goals and post 2015 Global development commitments.Goals.

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Where assistance is delivered via budget support, .......... parliamentary oversight and audit capacities andtransparency.

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The Commission must continue to report annually on the benchmark, used in the past, for assistance todeveloping countries to be allocated to social infrastructure and services, recognising that the Unioncontribution must be seen as part of the overall donor support to the social sectors and that a degree offlexibility must be the norm. Moreover the Commission will endeavour to ensure that a benchmark of 20% of its allocated assistance under the DCI will be dedicated to basic social services, with a focus onhealth and education, and to secondary education, taking an average across all geographical areas andrecognising that a degree of flexibility must be the norm, such as in cases where exceptional assistance isinvolved.

Justification:Since maintaining rational funding levels is essential to ensure that the region and the thematic programmeddevelopment projects can be carried out satisfactory.


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21 02 01 259 304 272 7 079 077 294 342 737 80 523 069 288 942 737 68 418 729 5 400 000 12 104 340 294 342 737 80 523 069

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Total 259 304 272 7 079 077 294 342 737 80 523 069 288 942 737 68 418 729 5 400 000 12 104 340 294 342 737 80 523 069


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21 02 01 259 304 272 7 079 077 294 342 737 80 523 069 288 942 737 68 418 729 8 400 000 297 342 737 68 418 729

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Total 259 304 272 7 079 077 294 342 737 80 523 069 288 942 737 68 418 729 8 400 000 297 342 737 68 418 729




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Article 21 02 02 — Cooperation with Asia



21 02 02 537 057 123 16 695 125 633 098 094 136 547 247 620 698 094 115 977 147 620 698 094 115 977 147

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Total 537 057 123 16 695 125 633 098 094 136 547 247 620 698 094 115 977 147 620 698 094 115 977 147



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21 02 02 537 057 123 16 695 125 633 098 094 136 547 247 620 698 094 115 977 147 12 400 000 20 570 100 633 098 094 136 547 247

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Total 537 057 123 16 695 125 633 098 094 136 547 247 620 698 094 115 977 147 12 400 000 20 570 100 633 098 094 136 547 247

Justification:Cuts proposed by the Council do not appear to be justified and EU development assistance needs to beplanned and programmed on a basis that is reliable for partner countries.


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21 02 02 537 057 123 16 695 125 633 098 094 136 547 247 620 698 094 115 977 147 21 399 960 642 098 054 115 977 147

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Total 537 057 123 16 695 125 633 098 094 136 547 247 620 698 094 115 977 147 21 399 960 642 098 054 115 977 147




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Article 21 02 03 — Cooperation with Central Asia



21 02 03 71 570 570 3 535 685 124 955 010 19 410 672 122 355 010 16 464 689 122 355 010 16 464 689

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Total 71 570 570 3 535 685 124 955 010 19 410 672 122 355 010 16 464 689 122 355 010 16 464 689


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21 02 03 71 570 570 3 535 685 124 955 010 19 410 672 122 355 010 16 464 689 2 600 000 2 945 983 124 955 010 19 410 672

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Total 71 570 570 3 535 685 124 955 010 19 410 672 122 355 010 16 464 689 2 600 000 2 945 983 124 955 010 19 410 672



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21 02 03 71 570 570 3 535 685 124 955 010 19 410 672 122 355 010 16 464 689 10 600 000 132 955 010 16 464 689

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Total 71 570 570 3 535 685 124 955 010 19 410 672 122 355 010 16 464 689 10 600 000 132 955 010 16 464 689


The extra appropriations could be financed by the mixed use of the available margin under heading 1a

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Article 21 02 04 — Cooperation with Middle East



21 02 04 51 182 356 3 348 633 66 711 154 12 964 232 65 361 154 11 030 012 65 361 154 11 030 012

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Total 51 182 356 3 348 633 66 711 154 12 964 232 65 361 154 11 030 012 65 361 154 11 030 012


Former Article 21 02 09


Emphasis must be placed on operations influencing economic organisation and institutional development,improving the human rights situation, including freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, freedom ofthe press and media, freedom of religion and belief and the right to leave it, promoting and protectingdigital freedoms,worship, the strengthening of civil society, including operations concerningdemocratisation, universal access for children of both sexes and women as well as children with disabilitiesto primary and secondary education, the environment, and the sustainable management of natural resources,including tropical forests, regional cooperation, disaster prevention and risk reduction, including climate-change-related hazards, and reconstruction measures, as well as the promotion of sustainable energy, thefight against climate change and the promotion of digital freedoms of internet and ICT use.information andcommunications technology.

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This appropriation is also intended to cover measures .......... prevention, conflict resolution andreconciliation.


It is also intended to cover support for the development of civil society and, in particular, support for theactivities of non-governmental organisations promoting and defending the rights of vulnerable groups, suchas women, children, LGBTI people, ethnic and religious minorities or atheists and people with disabilities.

Justification:This document must explicitly name the human rights and fundamental freedoms that the European Unionviews as a vital prerequisite for democracy. Especially given recent developments in many countries whichthis appropriation will be used for, the changes given here are crucial.

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21 02 04 51 182 356 3 348 633 66 711 154 12 964 232 65 361 154 11 030 012 65 361 154 11 030 012

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Total 51 182 356 3 348 633 66 711 154 12 964 232 65 361 154 11 030 012 65 361 154 11 030 012



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21 02 04 51 182 356 3 348 633 66 711 154 12 964 232 65 361 154 11 030 012 1 350 000 1 934 220 66 711 154 12 964 232

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Total 51 182 356 3 348 633 66 711 154 12 964 232 65 361 154 11 030 012 1 350 000 1 934 220 66 711 154 12 964 232


This appropriation may include actions related to:


– democracy, human rights and the rule of law,

– gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls,

– public sector management,

– tax policy and administration,

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– corruption and transparency,

– civil society and local authorities,

– development-security nexus,

– support for microcredit schemes,

– capacity-building actions to assist agricultural producers in developing countries to meet Union sanitaryand phytosanitary standards necessary for access to the Union market,

– support to refugees and displaced population,

– encourage the transfer of know-how and promote contact and collaboration between business players onboth sides,

– promote social development, social cohesion and fair income distribution.



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21 02 04 51 182 356 3 348 633 66 711 154 12 964 232 65 361 154 11 030 012 7 350 000 72 711 154 11 030 012

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Total 51 182 356 3 348 633 66 711 154 12 964 232 65 361 154 11 030 012 7 350 000 72 711 154 11 030 012




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Article 21 02 05 — Cooperation with Afghanistan



21 02 05 203 496 806 5 565 042 199 417 199 48 879 839 199 417 199 41 516 279 7 363 560 199 417 199 48 879 839

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Total 203 496 806 5 565 042 199 417 199 48 879 839 199 417 199 41 516 279 7 363 560 199 417 199 48 879 839



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Article 21 02 05 — Cooperation with Afghanistan



21 02 05 203 496 806 5 565 042 199 417 199 48 879 839 199 417 199 41 516 279 8 000 000 207 417 199 41 516 279

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Total 203 496 806 5 565 042 199 417 199 48 879 839 199 417 199 41 516 279 8 000 000 207 417 199 41 516 279




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Article 21 02 06 — Cooperation with South Africa



21 02 06 25 978 230 147 040 26 721 430 4 441 898 26 271 430 3 789 638 26 271 430 3 789 638

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Total 25 978 230 147 040 26 721 430 4 441 898 26 271 430 3 789 638 26 271 430 3 789 638

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21 02 06 25 978 230 147 040 26 721 430 4 441 898 26 271 430 3 789 638 450 000 652 260 26 721 430 4 441 898

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Total 25 978 230 147 040 26 721 430 4 441 898 26 271 430 3 789 638 450 000 652 260 26 721 430 4 441 898

Justification:Adequate funding of the new budget lines is required in particular to allow for front loading of countrieswhich are candidates for phasing out EU aid.


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21 02 06 25 978 230 147 040 26 721 430 4 441 898 26 271 430 3 789 638 3 450 000 29 721 430 3 789 638

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Total 25 978 230 147 040 26 721 430 4 441 898 26 271 430 3 789 638 3 450 000 29 721 430 3 789 638

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Compared with the budget for 2013, this program will experience a drop of funding in 2015. To mitigatethe reduction of resources, commitment appropriations should be reinforced.



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Item 21 02 07 01 — Environment and climate change



21 02 07 01 163 093 980 18 607 187 176 041 720 29 145 850 172 891 720 24 748 452 172 891 720 24 748 452

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Total 163 093 980 18 607 187 176 041 720 29 145 850 172 891 720 24 748 452 172 891 720 24 748 452


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21 02 07 01 163 093 980 18 607 187 176 041 720 29 145 850 172 891 720 24 748 452 3 150 000 4 397 398 176 041 720 29 145 850

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Total 163 093 980 18 607 187 176 041 720 29 145 850 172 891 720 24 748 452 3 150 000 4 397 398 176 041 720 29 145 850

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Environmental degradation is a key issue for many developing countries. Moreover, the objective ofaddressing at least 20 % of the Union budget to a low carbon and climate resilient society cannot befulfilled by cutting appropriations in this area. The legal base underlines that the ‘Global Public Goodsand Challenges’ DCI programme should use at least 25 % of its funds to cover climate change andenvironment.


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21 02 07 01 163 093 980 18 607 187 176 041 720 29 145 850 172 891 720 24 748 452 12 150 000 185 041 720 24 748 452

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Total 163 093 980 18 607 187 176 041 720 29 145 850 172 891 720 24 748 452 12 150 000 185 041 720 24 748 452




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21 02 07 01 163 093 980 18 607 187 176 041 720 29 145 850 172 891 720 24 748 452 3 150 000 4 397 398 176 041 720 29 145 850

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Total 163 093 980 18 607 187 176 041 720 29 145 850 172 891 720 24 748 452 3 150 000 4 397 398 176 041 720 29 145 850


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Item 21 02 07 02 — Sustainable energy



21 02 07 02 82 851 742 9 379 233 67 875 236 21 093 543 67 875 236 17 901 891 67 875 236 17 901 891

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Total 82 851 742 9 379 233 67 875 236 21 093 543 67 875 236 17 901 891 67 875 236 17 901 891



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21 02 07 02 82 851 742 9 379 233 67 875 236 21 093 543 67 875 236 17 901 891 3 191 652 67 875 236 21 093 543

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Total 82 851 742 9 379 233 67 875 236 21 093 543 67 875 236 17 901 891 3 191 652 67 875 236 21 093 543

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Sustainable energy provision is a key to development and for the EU’s climate strategy.


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21 02 07 02 82 851 742 9 379 233 67 875 236 21 093 543 67 875 236 17 901 891 3 000 000 70 875 236 17 901 891

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Total 82 851 742 9 379 233 67 875 236 21 093 543 67 875 236 17 901 891 3 000 000 70 875 236 17 901 891




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Item 21 02 07 03 — Human development



21 02 07 03 163 093 980 18 607 187 150 920 558 79 210 193 150 920 558 67 234 670 150 920 558 67 234 670

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Total 163 093 980 18 607 187 150 920 558 79 210 193 150 920 558 67 234 670 150 920 558 67 234 670


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Total 163 093 980 18 607 187 150 920 558 79 210 193 150 920 558 67 234 670 11 975 523 150 920 558 79 210 193

Justification:Human and social development, in particular basic social services, with a focus on health and education, area priority of Parliament and a benchmark has been set in the Development Cooperation Instruments toallocate at least 20% to these sectors. This budget line is crucial to meeting this target.


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21 02 07 03 163 093 980 18 607 187 150 920 558 79 210 193 150 920 558 67 234 670 11 975 523 150 920 558 79 210 193

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Total 163 093 980 18 607 187 150 920 558 79 210 193 150 920 558 67 234 670 11 975 523 150 920 558 79 210 193

Justification:This appropriation covers gender issues, such as access to health, maternal health, access to education forwomen and girls, non-discrimination and access to labour market, support of victims of gender basedviolence.

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21 02 07 03 163 093 980 18 607 187 150 920 558 79 210 193 150 920 558 67 234 670 13 000 000 163 920 558 67 234 670

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Total 163 093 980 18 607 187 150 920 558 79 210 193 150 920 558 67 234 670 13 000 000 163 920 558 67 234 670




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21 02 07 03 163 093 980 18 607 187 150 920 558 79 210 193 150 920 558 67 234 670 11 975 523 150 920 558 79 210 193

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Total 163 093 980 18 607 187 150 920 558 79 210 193 150 920 558 67 234 670 11 975 523 150 920 558 79 210 193


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Item 21 02 07 04 — Food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture



21 02 07 04 197 017 527 23 750 638 167 239 336 53 915 446 167 239 336 45 768 813 167 239 336 45 768 813

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Total 197 017 527 23 750 638 167 239 336 53 915 446 167 239 336 45 768 813 167 239 336 45 768 813

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21 02 07 04 197 017 527 23 750 638 167 239 336 53 915 446 167 239 336 45 768 813 8 146 633 167 239 336 53 915 446

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Total 197 017 527 23 750 638 167 239 336 53 915 446 167 239 336 45 768 813 8 146 633 167 239 336 53 915 446

Justification:Food security is a priority for Parliament and key to achieving the Millennium Development Goal 1. The EUmust match its political commitment to eliminate hunger the required budgetary appropriations.


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21 02 07 04 197 017 527 23 750 638 167 239 336 53 915 446 167 239 336 45 768 813 10 000 000 177 239 336 45 768 813

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Total 197 017 527 23 750 638 167 239 336 53 915 446 167 239 336 45 768 813 10 000 000 177 239 336 45 768 813


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Total 197 017 527 23 750 638 167 239 336 53 915 446 167 239 336 45 768 813 8 146 633 167 239 336 53 915 446


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Item 21 02 07 05 — Migration and asylum



21 02 07 05 46 318 690 5 294 728 41 605 380 10 152 909 41 605 380 8 628 544 41 605 380 8 628 544

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Total 46 318 690 5 294 728 41 605 380 10 152 909 41 605 380 8 628 544 41 605 380 8 628 544


The programme will focus on initiatives at global .......... EU external migration policy may also be launched.

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21 02 07 05 46 318 690 5 294 728 41 605 380 10 152 909 41 605 380 8 628 544 1 524 365 41 605 380 10 152 909

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Total 46 318 690 5 294 728 41 605 380 10 152 909 41 605 380 8 628 544 1 524 365 41 605 380 10 152 909

Justification:Cuts proposed by the Council do not appear to be justified and EU development assistance needs to beplanned and programmed on a basis that is reliable for partner countries and implementing organisations.


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21 02 07 05 46 318 690 5 294 728 41 605 380 10 152 909 41 605 380 8 628 544 4 000 000 45 605 380 8 628 544

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Total 46 318 690 5 294 728 41 605 380 10 152 909 41 605 380 8 628 544 4 000 000 45 605 380 8 628 544




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Article 21 02 08 — Financing initiatives in the area of development by or for civil society organisations andlocal authorities

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The appropriations in the items under this article .......... process and to ensure accountability andtransparency.


Particular attention will be paid to supporting civil society and local authorities and to promoting dialogue,an enabling environment for citizens’ participation, with due consideration to the gender perspective andwomen empowerment; reconciliation and institution-building, including at local and regional level.

Justification:The empowerment of women and the participation of civil society organisation representing women are offoremost importance for any effective development initiative supported by EU.

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The appropriations in the items under this article .......... process and to ensure accountability andtransparency.


Particular attention will be paid to supporting civil society and local authorities and to promoting dialogue,an enabling environment for citizens’ participation, with due consideration to the gender perspective andwomen empowerment; reconciliation and institution-building, including at local and regional level.

Justification:The empowerment of women and the participation of civil society organisation representing women are offoremost importance for any effective development initiative supported by the EU.

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Item 21 02 08 01 — Civil society in development



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Total 212 398 533 2 994 291 180 143 207 46 475 815 180 143 207 39 449 811 180 143 207 39 449 811



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Total 212 398 533 2 994 291 180 143 207 46 475 815 180 143 207 39 449 811 7 026 004 180 143 207 46 475 815

Justification:Supporting the role of civil society in development is a priority for Parliament. More importantly, NGOsdepend on the EU honouring its contracts, and the EU needs to remain a reliable partner.


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Total 212 398 533 2 994 291 180 143 207 46 475 815 180 143 207 39 449 811 7 026 004 180 143 207 46 475 815


This appropriation is intended to support initiatives .......... civil society organisations, so as to contribute to:


– (a) an inclusive and empowered society including from a gender equality perspective, in partnercountries through strengthened civil society organisations;

– (b) an increased capacity of European and southern civil society networks, platforms and alliances toensure a substantive and continued policy dialogue in the field of development and to promotedemocratic governance and empowerment of women;governance;

– (c) an increased level of awareness of European citizens regarding development issues and mobilisingactive public support for poverty reduction and sustainable development strategies in partner countries.

Justification:Strengthening civil society organisations should be part of a gender sensitive agenda for an inclusive andempowered society and special consideration should be also given to women’s organisations operating inpartner countries and in the Union.


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Item 21 02 08 02 — Local authorities in development



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Total 36 366 417 184 362 45 035 802 7 964 782 44 235 802 6 764 498 44 235 802 6 764 498



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21 02 08 02 36 366 417 184 362 45 035 802 7 964 782 44 235 802 6 764 498 1 200 284 44 235 802 7 964 782

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Total 36 366 417 184 362 45 035 802 7 964 782 44 235 802 6 764 498 1 200 284 44 235 802 7 964 782

Justification:Local authorities' decentralised cooperation projects focus on tangible action for communities, thusproducing considerable added value in terms of regional development, where what the EU does is plain tosee for local inhabitants. In addition, the political dialogue for those projects often presents an opportunityfor exchanges of best practices, in particular as regards governance. Accordingly, the Council's proposedcuts appear inappropriate.

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21 02 08 02 36 366 417 184 362 45 035 802 7 964 782 44 235 802 6 764 498 800 000 1 200 284 45 035 802 7 964 782

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Total 36 366 417 184 362 45 035 802 7 964 782 44 235 802 6 764 498 800 000 1 200 284 45 035 802 7 964 782

Justification:Supporting the role of local authorities in development is a priority for Parliament.


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21 02 08 02 36 366 417 184 362 45 035 802 7 964 782 44 235 802 6 764 498 8 800 000 53 035 802 6 764 498

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Total 36 366 417 184 362 45 035 802 7 964 782 44 235 802 6 764 498 8 800 000 53 035 802 6 764 498




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Article 21 02 09 — Pan-Africa programme to support the joint Africa-European Union Strategy



21 02 09 97 577 288 31 380 011 101 404 040 53 827 921 99 554 040 45 686 751 99 554 040 45 686 751

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Total 97 577 288 31 380 011 101 404 040 53 827 921 99 554 040 45 686 751 99 554 040 45 686 751

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Article 21 02 09 — Pan-Africa programme to support the joint Africa-European Union Strategy



21 02 09 97 577 288 31 380 011 101 404 040 53 827 921 99 554 040 45 686 751 1 850 000 8 141 170 101 404 040 53 827 921

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Total 97 577 288 31 380 011 101 404 040 53 827 921 99 554 040 45 686 751 1 850 000 8 141 170 101 404 040 53 827 921

Justification:Cuts proposed by the Council do not appear to be justified and EU development assistance needs to beplanned and programmed on a basis that is reliable for partners.


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Article 21 02 20 — Erasmus+ — Contribution from the development cooperation instrument (DCI)



21 02 20 93 900 074 3 283 687 90 038 998 48 023 080 90 038 998 45 025 900 2 997 180 90 038 998 48 023 080

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Total 93 900 074 3 283 687 90 038 998 48 023 080 90 038 998 45 025 900 2 997 180 90 038 998 48 023 080

Justification:Promoting the international dimension (outside the EU) of the Erasmus+ programme must remain a priority,

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Article 21 02 20 — Erasmus+ — Contribution from the development cooperation instrument (DCI)



21 02 20 93 900 074 3 283 687 90 038 998 48 023 080 90 038 998 45 025 900 2 997 180 90 038 998 48 023 080

Reserve

Total 93 900 074 3 283 687 90 038 998 48 023 080 90 038 998 45 025 900 2 997 180 90 038 998 48 023 080

Justification:Sufficient payment levels are essential to ensure that this important programme can be carried outsatisfactorily; the line is underfunded and was used up mid-year 2014.


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Article 21 02 40 — Commodities agreements



21 02 40 4 800 000 3 565 916 3 700 000 3 333 203 3 700 000 3 213 494 119 709 3 700 000 3 333 203

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Total 4 800 000 3 565 916 3 700 000 3 333 203 3 700 000 3 213 494 119 709 3 700 000 3 333 203

Justification:EU contributions to commodities agreements are established by binding international treaties which the EUcannot unilaterally alter. The Council’s reduction to the budget line therefore seems not justified.


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Item 21 02 51 01 — Cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum



21 02 51 01 — 18 900 000 — 28 500 284 — 26 721 546 1 778 738 — 28 500 284

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Total — 18 900 000 — 28 500 284 — 26 721 546 1 778 738 — 28 500 284



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Item 21 02 51 02 — Cooperation with developing countries in Latin America



21 02 51 02 — 226 200 000 — 192 555 165 — 180 537 557 12 017 608 — 192 555 165

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Total — 226 200 000 — 192 555 165 — 180 537 557 12 017 608 — 192 555 165

Justification:Sufficient funding levels are essential to ensure the completion of programmed development projects toensure poverty reduction and sustainable development can be carried out satisfactorily.

The EU must match its commitments with the required payment appropriations. This budget line has anaccrued deficit in payments of over 60 million and 2014 payments had been implemented near 80% on 30June 2014.


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Item 21 02 51 03 — Cooperation with developing countries in Asia, including Central Asia and the MiddleEast



21 02 51 03 — 529 564 664 — 483 325 801 — 453 160 831 30 164 970 — 483 325 801

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Reserve

Total — 529 564 664 — 483 325 801 — 453 160 831 30 164 970 — 483 325 801

Justification:The EU must match its commitments with the required payment appropriations. This budget line has anaccrued deficit in payments of 175 million and 2014 payments had been implemented above 80% on 30 June2014.


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Item 21 02 51 04 — Food security



21 02 51 04 — 124 800 000 — 128 661 861 — 120 631 913 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 123 631 913

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Total — 124 800 000 — 128 661 861 — 120 631 913 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 123 631 913


This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled fromprevious years.

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It is necessary to implement in every food processing unit, various procedures and controls which ensurethat quality products are marketed to consumers, with a low to zero contamination risk. In this respectexists the White Paper which includes food safety policy.

Justification:Budget supplementation for prevention, given that: the cost of prevention actions are lower than costs ofcorrective action.

The introduction of mandatory compliance of HACCP ("Hazard Analysis. Critical Control Points"), which isa preventive method to control food safety. HACCP moves the center of gravity from controlling the "end ofline" towards a preventive proactive method of controlling potential hazards. Security policy should cover allsegments with procedures, starting with feed production, processing, storage, transport and ending withselling it to consumer.

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21 02 51 04 — 124 800 000 — 128 661 861 — 120 631 913 8 029 948 — 128 661 861

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Total — 124 800 000 — 128 661 861 — 120 631 913 8 029 948 — 128 661 861

Justification:Food security is a priority for Parliament and a key to achieving the Millennium Development Goal 1. TheEU must match its commitments (both budgetary and political) with the required payment appropriations.This budget line has an accrued deficit in payments of over 40 million and 2014 payments will effectively beused up during the summer. Not reinforcing this line will effectively deprive projects fighting hunger offunding which is both essential and which to which the EU has committed to provide.


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Item 21 02 51 05 — Non-State actors in development



21 02 51 05 — 167 700 000 — 133 738 315 — 125 391 540 8 346 775 — 133 738 315

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Total — 167 700 000 — 133 738 315 — 125 391 540 8 346 775 — 133 738 315

Justification:Supporting the role of civil society and local authorities in development is a priority for Parliament. Moreimportantly, NGOs depend on the EU honouring its contracts, and the EU needs to remain a reliable partner.This budget line has an accrued deficit of nearly 20 million, a high implementation rate and thus needs to bereinforced to avoid payment delays or worse.


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Item 21 02 51 06 — Environment and sustainable management of natural resources, including energy



21 02 51 06 — 97 422 000 — 79 385 243 — 74 430 711 4 954 532 — 79 385 243

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Total — 97 422 000 — 79 385 243 — 74 430 711 4 954 532 — 79 385 243

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Sustainable resource management is a key issue for many developing countries and sustainable energyprovision is a key to development and for the EU’s climate strategy.


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Item 21 02 51 06 — Environment and sustainable management of natural resources, including energy



21 02 51 06 — 97 422 000 — 79 385 243 — 74 430 711 4 954 532 — 79 385 243

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Total — 97 422 000 — 79 385 243 — 74 430 711 4 954 532 — 79 385 243


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Item 21 02 51 07 — Human and social development



21 02 51 07 — 61 308 000 — 60 304 777 — 56 541 081 3 763 696 — 60 304 777

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Total — 61 308 000 — 60 304 777 — 56 541 081 3 763 696 — 60 304 777

Justification:Human and social development, in particular basic social services, with a focus on health and education, area priority of Parliament and a benchmark has been set in the Development Cooperation Instruments toallocate at least 20% to these sectors. This budget line is crucial to meeting this target; it has a highimplementation rate an accrued deficit of EUR 10 million. It thus needs to be properly funded in terms ofpayments to honour past EU commitments.


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21 02 51 08 — 245 700 000 — 220 682 344 — 206 909 283 13 773 061 — 220 682 344

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Total — 245 700 000 — 220 682 344 — 206 909 283 13 773 061 — 220 682 344

Justification:The cut by the Council does not seem justified since the line already has an estimated EUR 170 milliondeficit in payments.


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Item 21 02 77 16 — Pilot project — Strengthening veterinary services in developing countries



21 02 77 16 2 000 000 1 000 000 p.m. 671 576 p.m. 671 576 2 000 000 1 000 000 2 000 000 1 671 576

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Total 2 000 000 1 000 000 p.m. 671 576 p.m. 671 576 2 000 000 1 000 000 2 000 000 1 671 576

Justification:The continuation of this project requires additional funding of 2.000.000 in CA.

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21 02 77 16 2 000 000 1 000 000 p.m. 671 576 p.m. 671 576 2 000 000 1 000 000 2 000 000 1 671 576

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Total 2 000 000 1 000 000 p.m. 671 576 p.m. 671 576 2 000 000 1 000 000 2 000 000 1 671 576

Justification:The continuation of this project requires additional funding of 2.000.000 in CA.

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21 02 77 16 2 000 000 1 000 000 p.m. 671 576 p.m. 671 576 2 000 000 1 000 000 2 000 000 1 671 576

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Total 2 000 000 1 000 000 p.m. 671 576 p.m. 671 576 2 000 000 1 000 000 2 000 000 1 671 576

Justification:The continuation of this project requires additional funding of 2 000 000 in CA

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Item 21 02 77 18 — Pilot project — Investing in sustainable peace and community rebuilding in the Caucaarea - Colombia



21 02 77 18 1 500 000 750 000 p.m. 629 604 p.m. 629 604 1 500 000 120 396 1 500 000 750 000

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Total 1 500 000 750 000 p.m. 629 604 p.m. 629 604 1 500 000 120 396 1 500 000 750 000

Justification:The Cauca valley is surrounded by heavily armed groups and peasants there face poverty and isolation.Community movements contribute to peace-building through development of rural communities. In contrastto the situation in other parts of Colombia, peasants do not flee to settlements for displaced persons in thecities. The continuation of EU support would help ensure continuation and further development of thesuccessful work of the community movements.

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Item 21 02 77 18 — Pilot project — Investing in sustainable peace and community rebuilding in the Caucaarea - Colombia



21 02 77 18 1 500 000 750 000 p.m. 629 604 p.m. 629 604 1 500 000 120 396 1 500 000 750 000

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Total 1 500 000 750 000 p.m. 629 604 p.m. 629 604 1 500 000 120 396 1 500 000 750 000

Justification:The Cauca valley is surrounded by heavily armed groups and peasants there face poverty and isolation.

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Community movements contribute to peace-building through development of rural communities. In contrast

to the situation in other parts of Colombia, peasants do not flee to settlements for displaced persons in the

cities. The continuation of EU support would help ensure continuation and further development of the

successful work of the community movements.

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Item 21 02 77 19 — Preparatory action — Building resilience for better health of nomadic communities inpost-crisis situations in the Sahel region



21 02 77 19 3 000 000 1 500 000 p.m. 671 576 p.m. 671 576 3 000 000 1 328 424 3 000 000 2 000 000

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Total 3 000 000 1 500 000 p.m. 671 576 p.m. 671 576 3 000 000 1 328 424 3 000 000 2 000 000

Justification:Northern Mali and Northern Niger are subject to recurrent health crises with some of the lowest healthindicators, especially on sexual and reproductive health. Although the post crises situations in these twocountries are quite different, the root causes of low health indicators are similar: large rural areas.Considering the current situation, the implementation of the pilot project has been a bit postponed.

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21 02 77 19 3 000 000 1 500 000 p.m. 671 576 p.m. 671 576 3 000 000 1 328 424 3 000 000 2 000 000

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Total 3 000 000 1 500 000 p.m. 671 576 p.m. 671 576 3 000 000 1 328 424 3 000 000 2 000 000

Justification:Northern Mali and Northern Niger are subject to recurrent health crises with some of the lowest healthindicators, especially on sexual and reproductive health. Although the post crises situations in these twocountries are quite different, the root causes of low health indicators are similar: large rural areas.Considering the current situation, the implementation of the pilot project has been a bit postponed.

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Item 21 02 77 20 — Preparatory action — Socio-economic reintegration of children and female sex workersliving at mines in Luhwindja, South Kivu Province, eastern DRC



21 02 77 20 2 200 000 1 100 000 p.m. 755 524 p.m. 755 524 2 200 000 1 309 476 2 200 000 2 065 000

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Total 2 200 000 1 100 000 p.m. 755 524 p.m. 755 524 2 200 000 1 309 476 2 200 000 2 065 000

Justification:The project has not yet been carried out because local partners could not be found. Partners have now beenfound and discussions have been held with a view to coordinating the work of the local non-profitorganisation ‘Association pour la promotion de l'enfant et de la femme’ (APEF) and Banro Corporation, aCanadian company operating in South Kivu Province. Banro has been involved because the Commissiondoes not have an office in the region.

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Item 21 02 77 20 — Preparatory action — Socio-economic reintegration of children and female sex workersliving at mines in Luhwindja, South Kivu Province, eastern DRC



21 02 77 20 2 200 000 1 100 000 p.m. 755 524 p.m. 755 524 2 200 000 1 309 476 2 200 000 2 065 000

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Total 2 200 000 1 100 000 p.m. 755 524 p.m. 755 524 2 200 000 1 309 476 2 200 000 2 065 000

Justification:The project has not yet been carried out because local partners could not be found. Partners have now beenfound and discussions have been held with a view to coordinating the work of the local non-profitorganisation ‘Association pour la promotion de l'enfant et de la femme’ (APEF) and Banro Corporation, aCanadian company operating in South Kivu Province. Banro has been involved because the Commissiondoes not have an office in the region.

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21 02 77 22 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000

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Total 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000 3 000 000

Heading:

Pilot project — Fight against drugs and crime in Central America


This pilot project aims to contribute to the fight against Drugs and Crime in Central America from twodifferent perspectives: (i) on the demand side, by strengthening National Systems of Prevention of drugabuse, Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration for one of the most vulnerable groups to the effectsof drug trade: children, adolescents and youth (CTY) in each country of the Central AmericanIntegration System and (ii) on the prosecution of drug related crimes perspective, by supporting theestablishment of a Regional Prosecution School in Panama in order to provide continuous, sustainableand specialized training to Central American prosecutors.

The project should operate in close cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's(UNODC), regional office in Panama, which is currently setting up an inclusive approach for all CentralAmerican countries.

(i) Supporting prevention of drug abuse, treatment, rehabilitation, and social reintegration for children,adolescents and youth in Central America and Dominican Republic

In Central America, at risk youth, adolescents and children have emerged as one of the groups mostvulnerable to the effects of the drug trade, becoming increasingly at risk to crime, gang violence and druginitiation. Worrying data have emerged from Central America in regard to drug consumption.

There is a strong need of strengthening existing drug demand reduction policies and extendingappropriate prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration programmes in countries of theregions in order to provide vulnerable groups, children, teenagers and youth (CAY) with the adequateinterventions and care.

(ii) Support to the establishment of a Regional Prosecution School in Panama

Much of the crime, violence and corruption of the countries in Central America is a result of the pressureof organized crime associated with international drug trafficking. Nowadays Central America is the mostviolent region all over the world and Honduras has the highest rate of homicides in the world. But it is nolonger just about drug trafficking, organized crime groups are engaged in very diverse forms of criminalactivity (weapons smuggling, trafficking in persons, migrant smuggling, extortion, money laundering, etc)and representing a threat not only for the security of the citizens, but also for the democracies andstability of the whole region.

Central American Public Ministries have repeatedly affirmed the necessity of harmonizing regionalprosecution strategies to fight against organized crime, of facilitating international cooperation betweenSICA countries (and particularly mutual legal assistance and extradition) and, strengthening the capacityof national public ministries through institutional support and training. In September 2013, the Councilof Public Ministries for Central America and the Caribbean adopted by unanimity a decision that aRegional Prosecution School be established in Panama under the leadership of the Public Ministry ofPanama.

The United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime and its regional office in Panama are currently settingup a new programme. This Pilot Projects aims at delivering rapid and effective help in close cooperationwith this UNODC programme.


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Justification:This pilot project aims to contribute to the fight against Drugs and Crime in Central America.

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21 02 77 22 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

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Total 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000

Heading:Preparatory action — Promoting and upholding the rights of at-risk children, adolescents and youngpeople: development of the CAdeNA day centre for abandoned children in Ciudad Evita, La Matanza,Buenos Aires


Ciudad Evita in La Matanza, Buenos Aires Province, includes a number of slums whose inhabitants areclassified in the NBI (unmet basic needs) category. The adults are unemployed and educational standardsare low. Most of the children do not know how to read or write. Those children grow up in anenvironment characterised by violence both within and outside the home, food shortages, extremely pooreducational provision and an almost total lack of healthcare.

Young people who have no education and no jobs start taking drugs, which are easy to come by, getcaught in a spiral of violence and become hard to integrate back into society. Owing to the lack of securityin these neighbourhoods, many institutions and associations refuse to work there.

The CAdeNA Foundation has been working with the children of the slums for more than 20 years now,focusing on both prevention and assistance. It has established links with other NGOs and the authoritiesin the area, but cannot meet all needs, which are vast in scale. At present, it can take in no more thanabout 40 children and operates two days a week only. There are three main components to its day-to-daywork: (1) making up for food shortages (school canteens); (2) helping the children to learn (doinghomework, workshops, visits); (3) providing educational, recreational, sporting and cultural activities.Those are goals which are far from being achieved, however, because of a shortage of funding,equipment and personnel.

The following actions targeted on specific groups (young children between the ages of two and 12, and13- to 15-year-old adolescents) should therefore be put in hand:

1. Accommodating young children and adolescents (from two to 15) from the slums in La Matanza (EUR400 000):

– raising the authorities' awareness of national and international legislation on children's rights;

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– setting up a primary and secondary school;

– developing a remedial education centre;

– providing the centre with appropriate teaching materials;

– recruiting the necessary staff such as, for example, social workers and teachers;

– providing psycho-social counselling and recruiting a psychologist for that purpose;

2. Developing a vocational training centre for adolescents (15- to 18-year-olds) (EUR 600 000):

– apprising them of their rights and obligations vis-à-vis society;

– developing training workshops offering courses in, for example, clothes making, building, electricalwiring, cookery and welding;

– fitting the workshops out with specialised equipment;

– recruiting qualified personnel/teachers;

– providing psycho-social counselling so as to combat drug taking, prostitution and violence againstwomen;

– carrying out an impact study.

In the long term, the foundation wishes to establish a development centre open to families so that they canbe educated in order to help their children develop.


Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of theEuropean Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to thegeneral budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298,26.10.2012, p. 1).

Justification:2015 has been designated European Year for Development. It is a pivotal year - the year of the MillenniumDevelopment Goals. The preparatory action will combine goal 2 (to give all boys and girls the means tocomplete a full cycle of primary education) with goal 3 (to promote gender equality and women'sempowerment) and goal 4 (to reduce child mortality).

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Item 21 02 77 21 — Preparatory action —Building and strengthening local partnerships to develop socialeconomy and to establish social enterprises in Eastern Africa



21 02 77 21 1 000 000 500 000 p.m. 251 841 p.m. 251 841 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 251 841

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Total 1 000 000 500 000 p.m. 251 841 p.m. 251 841 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 251 841

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After list ending with:

– facilitating learning from peers by exploiting and .......... State-controlled economies to social marketeconomies.

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The need to develop and test this approach has recently been included in:

—the results and specific policy recommendations for the European Union of the European Parliamentsstudy on ‘The potential of the social economy for local development in Africa: an exploratory report’,published in May 2014, as well as of

—the recommendations of the EU-Africa Business Forum, - Roundtable 10 on Social Entrepreneurship(April 2014), organised under contract of DG Development and Cooperation;

These two reports highlight the need for exploiting the experience of social economy actors in newmember states of the European Union that have managed to develop effective social economy structures,the involvement of diaspora communities, and the creation of social economy networks (north/south andsouth/south)

Justification:It's important to continue financing this Preparatory Action (PA)which proves to be a very important elementin the development policy of the EU. In order to access fully the results of this PA it must be continued alsofor the 2015.

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21 02 77 22 750 000 375 000 750 000 375 000

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Total 750 000 375 000 750 000 375 000

Heading:Pilot project — Research and Development for Poverty Related Neglected Diseases in reaching UniversalHealth Coverage on post-2015


Ongoing discussions on the post-2015 global development framework have been framing UniversalHealth Coverage (UHC) as a fundamental enabler for ending extreme poverty by 2030 and a crucialelement for finishing the unfinished agenda of the health-related Millennium Development Goals -notably MDG 4,5 and 6 on improving maternal health, reducing child mortality and combatting HIV &AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, respectively.

Likewise, the importance of including Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) into the new developmentframework, in addition to the MDG 6 diseases and in line with the corresponding WHO Roadmap(http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2012/WHO_HTM_NTD_2012.1_eng.pdf) and other prominent expertorganizations.

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Objectives:

This project aims to produce a study that quantifies the role of R&D for PRNDs in contributing to UHCand improving the health situation in LMICs. For this, the study will:

– Track EU investment in R&D for PRNDs and assess how corresponding technologies are beingtranslated into a resource for UHC

– Examine how the correlation between R&D into PRNDs and UHC can be improved with regard to thepost-2015 global development framework and develop recommendations for R&D indicators that helpadvancing the impact of UHC

Developing essential medicines for PRNDs that are safe, effective, affordable, accessible and of assuredquality contributes to achieving UHC, whereas, adequately investing in UHC is an effective way ofguaranteeing that available services and products are also accessible and of quality. This correlation willplay a crucial role in the post-2015 global development framework not only for attaining healthy lives, butalso to help reducing poverty.



Justification:R&D plays a crucial role to control PRNDs and achieve UHC; correlation between these should be furtherexamined. PRNDs currently affect more than 1 billion people worldwide and are endemic in 149 countries,most of them low and middle-income countries. UHC is critical to achieving human development, but WHOestimates that 79 countries devoted less than 10% of government health expenditure in 2010. The study willexplore strategies of better linking R&D for PRNDs with UHC objectives in the post 2015 developmentagenda and will list recommendations for the EU’s instruments.

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Total 790 000 790 000 790 000 790 000

Heading:Pilot project — Access to justice and reparation for victims of the most serious crimes committed in DRC


The aim is to support NGOs, victims, and witnesses who claim justice for international crimes and alsosupport to international and DRC lawyers representing victims for strategic litigation at the national,

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regional and international level;

Expected results

– detailed information on international crimes in particular of crimes of sexual and gender basedviolence and the state of the fight against impunity

– national lawyers effectively trained, able to support victims of international crimes before nationaljurisdictions

– national human rights organizations strengthened in their capacity to support victims in the fightagainst impunity of the most serious crimes

– better protection of the actors of the fight against impunity

– cases brought before regional human rights mechanisms, development of jurisprudence supportingaccess of victims of SGBV to justice and reparation

– strengthened ICC Office of the Prosecutor prosecutorial strategy in particular on sexual crimes, andvictims access to the ICC

– IGOs informed to take action against impunity of the most serious crimes

– statements and concrete acts (law and institutional reforms) by national authorities in favor of thefight against impunity of the most serious crimes



Justification:In DRC, crimes under international law, in particular crimes of SGBV, have been committed against thecivilian population on a massive scale, with total impunity. Such impunity results in violations of victims'rights to justice and reparation and fuels the repetition of such crimes. Support to local actors in legalproceedings, improved dialogue with national authorities and mobilisation of IGOs are required to facilitatethe State's effective commitment to consolidating the rule of law.

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Heading:Preparatory action — Promoting and upholding the rights of at-risk children, adolescents and youngpeople: development of the CAdeNA day centre for abandoned children in Ciudad Evita, La Matanza,Buenos Aires

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Ciudad Evita in La Matanza, Buenos Aires Province, includes a number of slums whose inhabitants areclassified in the NBI (unmet basic needs) category. The adults are unemployed and educational standardsare low. Most of the children do not know how to read or write. Those children grow up in anenvironment characterised by violence both within and outside the home, food shortages, extremely pooreducational provision and an almost total lack of healthcare.

Young people who have no education and no jobs start taking drugs, which are easy to come by, getcaught in a spiral of violence and become hard to integrate back into society. Owing to the lack of securityin these neighbourhoods, many institutions and associations refuse to work there.

The CAdeNA Foundation has been working with the children of the slums for more than 20 years now,focusing on both prevention and assistance. It has established links with other NGOs and the authoritiesin the area, but cannot meet all needs, which are vast in scale. At present, it can take in no more thanabout 40 children and operates two days a week only. There are three main components to its day-to-daywork: (1) making up for food shortages (school canteens); (2) helping the children to learn (doinghomework, workshops, visits); (3) providing educational, recreational, sporting and cultural activities.Those are goals which are far from being achieved, however, because of a shortage of funding,equipment and personnel.

The following actions targeted on specific groups (young children between the ages of two and 12, and13- to 15-year-old adolescents) should therefore be put in hand:

1. Accommodating young children and adolescents (from two to 15) from the slums in La Matanza (EUR400 000):

– raising the authorities' awareness of national and international legislation on children's rights;

– setting up a primary and secondary school;

– developing a remedial education centre;

– providing the centre with appropriate teaching materials;

– recruiting the necessary staff such as, for example, social workers and teachers;

– providing psycho-social counselling and recruiting a psychologist for that purpose;

2. Developing a vocational training centre for adolescents (15- to 18-year-olds) (EUR 600 000):

– apprising them of their rights and obligations vis-à-vis society;

– developing training workshops offering courses in, for example, clothes making, building, electricalwiring, cookery and welding;

– fitting the workshops out with specialised equipment;

– recruiting qualified personnel/teachers;

– providing psycho-social counselling so as to combat drug taking, prostitution and violence againstwomen;

– carrying out an impact study.

In the long term, the foundation wishes to establish a develop centre open to families so that they can beeducated in order to help their children develop.


Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the

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European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to thegeneral budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298,26.10.2012, p. 1).

Justification:2015 has been designated European Year for Development. It is a pivotal year - the year of the MillenniumDevelopment Goals. The preparatory action will combine goal 2 (to give all boys and girls the means tocomplete a full cycle of primary education) with goal 3 (to promote gender equality and women'sempowerment) and goal 4 (to reduce child mortality).

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Heading:Pilot project — Integrated approach to develop an roll-out health solutions to tackle neglected tropicaldiseases in endemic areas


Existing R&D funding mechanisms dedicated to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) tend to take a siloedapproach: gaps persist between the different phases of the R&D cycle and linkages with fringe issuessuch as WASH and education programmes are not addressed in a multi sectoral approach. Likewise, theneed for equally important incremental research, which can contribute to significantly improving theacceptability of treatments and diagnostics to populations affected by NTDs, tends to be overlooked.

With the objective of partly addressing existing R&D gaps for NTDs, this pilot project will contribute to orco-fund an alternative model that relies on an innovative and coordinated approach to address persistentR&D gaps due to market failures. For this, the supported model will identify a concrete part of the gap inR&D for NTDs that disproportionately affect developing countries, and provide crucial elements thatenable the development of quality, accessible, affordable and suitable health solution.

This project will build on the work from previous preparatory actions and pilot projects on Global Healthresearch and innovation, and support efforts addressing identified and recognised gaps in line with theWHO process following the (http://www.who.int/phi/cewg_report/en/) and the list of demonstrationprojects identified and pre-selected by the Global Technical Consultative Meeting on Health R&DDemonstration Projects.

In doing so while aiming at improving acceptability, the project will contribute to at least one of thefollowing objectives:

– Recommend effective and efficient coordination mechanisms with other current initiatives

– Propose innovative ways to delink the price of the final product from the cost of the R&D

– Maximize public – public, public- private partnerships in knowledge sharing, including open

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knowledge innovation approaches.

– Strengthen capacity for research, development and production, including through technologytransfer, in developing countries.



Justification:According to WHO, 17 NTDs affect more than 1 billion people worldwide and are endemic in 149 countries,most of them low and middle-income countries. Together with HIV&AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria,NTDs are the indirect cause of 20% of global maternal mortality and can increase the risk of HIVtransmission. But global health R&D has been insufficient to address the burden of disease, due to lack ofinvestment from pharmaceutical industry. New and improved safe, available, affordable and of qualitytechnologies are needed to improve global health and alleviate poverty.

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– the results and specific policy recommendations for the European Union of the European Parliamentsstudy on ‘The potential of the social economy for local development in Africa: an exploratory report’,published in May 2014, as well as of

– the recommendations of the EU-Africa Business Forum, - Roundtable 10 on Social Entrepreneurship(April 2014), organised under contract of DG Development and Cooperation,

These two reports highlight the need for exploiting the experience of social economy actors in newmember states of the European Union that have managed to develop effective social economystructures, the involvement of diaspora communities, and the creation of social economy networks

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(north/south and south/south).

Justification:It's important to continue financing this Preparatory Action (PA)which proves to be a very important elementin the development policy of the EU. In order to access fully the results of this PA it must be continued alsofor the 2015.

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Heading:Pilot project — Small Solar Home Systems for developing countries


Nearly 600 million people in Africa do not have access to electrical energy, with a large part living inWest Africa. These people face 12 hours of darkness every day, resulting in stopped productive activitieswith the sunset, limited living conditions and safety issues for girls and women. But energy is a basicdriver for economic development. Without access to light and energy on 24 hours bases, development isnot possible and presses people from rural areas to migrate to cities. Grid access or even minigrid systemsare often oversized and too expensive, and most people cannot afford to pay for larger electricalappliances anyway. Also minigrid systems require intensive maintenance, which is an issue that is verydifficult to solve in remote rural areas and again drives costs up. Very small portable systems on the otherside have the disadvantage of typically low quality and life expectancy, are easily stolen as they need to becharged outside, and do not fulfil the energy needs for example for multiple bright lights and multiplemobile phone charging.

Maintenance-free and very low cost small off-grid solar home systems with multiple lights and thepossibility to charge mobile phones and operate small electrical appliances are the key to quickly equiplarge parts of the rural population with light and clean energy. This will bring safety to children andwomen, increase learning possibilities, improve the health situation, increase productivity as people wouldbe able to spend additional time on value creating activities, and create a basic life standard.

In order to set up such solar home systems in developing countries, partial financing of up to 50% forsome initial 10.000 solar panel units should be provided by the EU in order to implement a fewcommunities as a starting point and pilot. This should be done in cooperation with local financinginstitutions and exploit possibilities of crowd funding for development projects. Once families in thecommunities use the solar home system, they contribute with up to a few EUR per month (or according totheir possibilities), which will then be used to repay the remaining amount and buy and install furthersystems for the communities.


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Justification:Maintenance-free and very low cost small off-grid solar home systems are the key to quickly equip largeparts of the rural population in Africa with light and clean energy and to support economic and socialdevelopment. The EU should provide seed funding and support projects that can be replicated and that willhave clear spill-over effects.

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– the results and specific policy recommendations for the European Union of the European Parliaments

study on ‘The potential of the social economy for local development in Africa: an exploratory report’,published in May 2014, as well as of

– the recommendations of the EU-Africa Business Forum, - Roundtable 10 on Social Entrepreneurship

(April 2014), organised under contract of DG Development and Cooperation,

These two reports highlight the need for exploiting the experience of social economy actors in new

member states of the European Union that have managed to develop effective social economy

structures, the involvement of diaspora communities, and the creation of social economy networks

– (north/south and south/south).

Justification:It's important to continue financing this Preparatory Action (PA)which proves to be a very important element

in the development policy of the EU. In order to access fully the results of this PA it must be continued also

for the 2015.

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Total 3 000 000 1 000 000 3 000 000 1 000 000

Heading:Pilot project — Integrated approach to develop an roll-out health solutions to tackle neglected tropicaldiseases in endemic areas


Existing R&D funding mechanisms dedicated to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) tend to take a siloed

approach: gaps persist between the different phases of the R&D cycle and linkages with fringe issues

such as WASH and education programmes are not addressed in a multi sectoral approach. Likewise, the

need for equally important incremental research, which can contribute to significantly improving the

acceptability of treatments and diagnostics to populations affected by NTDs, tends to be overlooked.

With the objective of partly addressing existing R&D gaps for NTDs, this pilot project will contribute to or

co-fund an alternative model that relies on an innovative and coordinated approach to address persistent

R&D gaps due to market failures. For this, the supported model will identify a concrete part of the gap in

R&D for NTDs that disproportionately affect developing countries, and provide crucial elements that

enable the development of quality, accessible, affordable and suitable health solution.

This project will build on the work from previous preparatory actions and pilot projects on Global Health

research and innovation, and support efforts addressing identified and recognised gaps in line with the

WHO process following the (http://www.who.int/phi/cewg_report/en/) and the list of demonstration

projects identified and pre-selected by the Global Technical Consultative Meeting on Health R&D

Demonstration Projects.

In doing so while aiming at improving acceptability, the project will contribute to at least one of the

following objectives:

– Recommend effective and efficient coordination mechanisms with other current initiatives

– Propose innovative ways to delink the price of the final product from the cost of the R&D

– Maximize public – public, public- private partnerships in knowledge sharing, including open

knowledge innovation approaches.

– Strengthen capacity for research, development and production, including through technology

transfer, in developing countries.

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Justification:According to WHO, 17 NTDs affect more than 1 billion people worldwide and are endemic in 149 countries,

most of them low and middle-income countries. Together with HIV&AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria,

NTDs are the indirect cause of 20% of global maternal mortality and can increase the risk of HIV

transmission. But global health R&D has been insufficient to address the burden of disease, due to lack of

investment from pharmaceutical industry. New and improved safe, available, affordable and of quality

technologies are needed to improve global health and alleviate poverty.

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Total 750 000 375 000 750 000 375 000

Heading:Pilot project — Research and Development for Poverty Related Neglected Diseases in reaching UniversalHealth Coverage on post-2015


Ongoing discussions on the post-2015 global development framework have been framing Universal

Health Coverage (UHC) as a fundamental enabler for ending extreme poverty by 2030 and a crucial

element for finishing the unfinished agenda of the health-related Millennium Development Goals -

notably MDG 4,5 and 6 on improving maternal health, reducing child mortality and combatting HIV &

AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, respectively.

Likewise, the importance of including Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) into the new development

framework, in addition to the MDG 6 diseases and in line with the corresponding WHO Roadmap

(http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2012/WHO_HTM_NTD_2012.1_eng.pdf) and other prominent expert

organizations.

Objectives:

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This project aims to produce a study that quantifies the role of R&D for PRNDs in contributing to UHC

and improving the health situation in LMICs. For this, the study will:

– Track EU investment in R&D for PRNDs and assess how corresponding technologies are being

translated into a resource for UHC

– Examine how the correlation between R&D into PRNDs and UHC can be improved with regard to the

post-2015 global development framework and develop recommendations for R&D indicators that help

advancing the impact of UHC

Developing essential medicines for PRNDs that are safe, effective, affordable, accessible and of assured

quality contributes to achieving UHC, whereas, adequately investing in UHC is an effective way of

guaranteeing that available services and products are also accessible and of quality. This correlation will

play a crucial role in the post-2015 global development framework not only for attaining healthy lives, but

also to help reducing poverty.

Justification:R&D plays a crucial role to control PRNDs and achieve UHC; correlation between these should be further

examined. PRNDs currently affect more than 1 billion people worldwide and are endemic in 149 countries,

most of them low and middle-income countries. UHC is critical to achieving human development, but WHO

estimates that 79 countries devoted less than 10% of government health expenditure in 2010. The study will

explore strategies of better linking R&D for PRNDs with UHC objectives in the post 2015 development

agenda and will list recommendations for the EU’s instruments.

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Heading:Pilot project — Regional food reserves, managed according to the community method


This pilot project, which focuses on regions and countries outside the European Union, will examine thefeasibility of regional food reserves, managed according to the community method.

Regional food reserves can improve food security in low- and middle-income countries. If there is a poorharvest and imports from the world market are unaffordable the government can release food from thereserve. Hunger and malnutrition can be avoided and political stresses averted.

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Food reserves are neither trade nor market distorting. Prices continue to be determined by supply anddemand. This is in contrast to other instruments such as price controls, rationing schemes and foodsubsidies which either supplant the free market or distort it.

Compared to national reserves, regional reserves are more economical. This is because there is a poolingof risks and resources. However, the question arises: how best can a group of countries manage acommon reserve?

Regional reserves are more likely to work if they are managed according to the community method, asopposed to the inter-governmental method. The community method avoids the classic problems ofcollective action (free-riding and the lack of enforcement mechanisms). The community method iseffective because it can oblige member countries to respect a set of rules, regarding, for example, therights and obligations of countries, financial transparency and auditing procedures. Adherence to rules ismade possible because there is a sharing of sovereignty.

The community method lies at the heart of the European Union.

This pilot project will gather experiences to date of food reserves, to distil the lessons to be learned and toproduce a practical manual. Staff of one or two interested and committed regional organisations will thenbe trained in a) the practicalities of regional food reserves and b) the community method. Once the staffare familiar with these two concepts the pilot project will assist them in conducting a feasibility study for afood reserve for their respective region.

The establishment of regional food reserves, managed according to the community method, will bringthree benefits:

a) improve the level of food security in low- and middle-income countries without interfering with marketforces,

b) introduce ‘best practice’ financial procedures into the EU’s development cooperation thus preventingcorruption and saving money.

c) spread the EU model of governance to regions and countries elsewhere in the world.



Justification:This pilot project focuses on acute hunger. It will promote the establishment by multi-country regionalorganisations of regional food reserves. Such reserves will be managed by a community method, requiringthe participating countries to consent to a limited sharing of sovereignty in the domain of grain storage anddistribution. The reserves will be released on to the market to pre-empt price hikes and keep the price offood at a level that citizens can afford. The project will increase food security in the world, reduce corruptionand encourage regional integration.

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Item 21 03 01 01 — Mediterranean countries — Human rights and mobility



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Total 211 086 641 27 144 052 193 000 000 33 756 162 191 250 000 33 756 162 21 000 000 10 000 000 212 250 000 43 756 162

Justification:Strengthen EU engagement with neighbourhood countries.

This amendment covers AFET/5032, AFET/5079 and AFET/5061.

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Total 211 086 641 27 144 052 193 000 000 33 756 162 191 250 000 33 756 162 19 125 000 3 375 616 210 375 000 37 131 778

Justification:As the main advocate of human rights, the EU must be consistent and act in a clear and distinct way toalleviate humanitarian tragedies related to immigration in UE Mediterranean borders

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Total 211 086 641 27 144 052 193 000 000 33 756 162 191 250 000 33 756 162 21 000 000 4 200 000 212 250 000 37 956 162

Justification:For an effective implementation of the European Neighbourhood policy greater support must be given to thecountries committed to promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, principles ofequality, establishing deep and sustainable democracy, promoting good governance and developing athriving civil society.

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Total 211 086 641 27 144 052 193 000 000 33 756 162 191 250 000 33 756 162 19 125 000 3 375 616 210 375 000 37 131 778

Justification:As the main advocate of human rights, the EU must be consistent and act in a clear and distinct way toalleviate humanitarian tragedies related to immigration in UE Mediterranean borders

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21 03 01 01 211 086 641 27 144 052 193 000 000 33 756 162 191 250 000 33 756 162 21 000 000 10 000 000 212 250 000 43 756 162

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Total 211 086 641 27 144 052 193 000 000 33 756 162 191 250 000 33 756 162 21 000 000 10 000 000 212 250 000 43 756 162

Justification:It's incomprehensible that the EU will reduce its commitments to the Mediterranean, in the aftermath of theArab Spring. The amendment increases therefore the budget appropriations.

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Item 21 03 01 02 — Mediterranean countries — Poverty reduction and sustainable development



21 03 01 02 687 811 401 88 913 714 553 545 237 96 808 476 548 495 237 96 808 476 139 316 164 50 000 000 687 811 401 146 808 476

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Total 687 811 401 88 913 714 553 545 237 96 808 476 548 495 237 96 808 476 139 316 164 50 000 000 687 811 401 146 808 476

Justification:It is incomprehensible that the EU will reduce its commitments to the Mediterranean, in the aftermath of theArab Spring. The amendment restores the commitment level of 2014 and increases payments accordingly.

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Tabled by Liadh Ní Riada, Pablo Echenique, Lola Sánchez Caldentey, Confederal Group of the EuropeanUnited Left - Nordic Green Left, Ángela Vallina, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Lidia Senra Rodríguez, PalomaLópez

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21 03 01 02 687 811 401 88 913 714 553 545 237 96 808 476 548 495 237 96 808 476 5 500 000 553 995 237 96 808 476

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Total 687 811 401 88 913 714 553 545 237 96 808 476 548 495 237 96 808 476 5 500 000 553 995 237 96 808 476

Justification:The actions developed within this framework are of the utmost relevance and a key priority to the Union.The resources allocated must match the expanding demands and enhance quality of the assistance provided,specially having into account the recent events.

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Any income from financial contributions from Member .......... for the corresponding programme for eachchapter.

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Total 687 811 401 88 913 714 553 545 237 96 808 476 548 495 237 96 808 476 12 000 000 4 000 000 560 495 237 100 808 476

Justification:It's important to improve our cooperation with Mediterranean Countries in order to help their development.

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Total 687 811 401 88 913 714 553 545 237 96 808 476 548 495 237 96 808 476 39 699 203 7 939 841 588 194 440 104 748 317

Justification:Strengthening UE engagement with neighbourhood counties in the aftermath of the Arab Spring

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Total 687 811 401 88 913 714 553 545 237 96 808 476 548 495 237 96 808 476 5 500 000 553 995 237 96 808 476

Justification:The actions developed within this framework are of the utmost relevance and a key priority to the Union.The resources allocated must match the expanding demands and enhance quality of the assistance provided,specially having into account the recent events.

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Total 687 811 401 88 913 714 553 545 237 96 808 476 548 495 237 96 808 476 139 316 164 50 000 000 687 811 401 146 808 476

Justification:It is incomprehensible that the EU will reduce its commitments to the Mediterranean, in the aftermath of theArab Spring. The amendment restores the commitment level of 2014 and increases payments accordingly.

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Item 21 03 01 03 — Mediterranean countries — Confidence building, security and the prevention andsettlement of conflicts



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Total 80 199 203 13 961 057 44 500 000 7 783 157 44 500 000 7 783 157 35 699 203 6 177 900 80 199 203 13 961 057

Justification:To re-establish the funds from 2014.

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Justification:Taking into account the on-going difficult political situation in some of the partner countries greater supportmust be ensured to promote confidence building and other measures contributing to security and theprevention and settlement of conflicts.

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Total 80 199 203 13 961 057 44 500 000 7 783 157 44 500 000 7 783 157 35 699 203 6 177 900 80 199 203 13 961 057

Justification:It is incomprehensible that the EU will reduce its commitment to the Mediterranean, in the aftermath of theArab Spring. The amendment restores the 2014 budget level.

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Item 21 03 01 04 — Support to peace process and financial assistance to Palestine and to the United NationsRelief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)



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This amendment covers AFET/5083, AFET/5034 and AFET/5105.

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Tabled by Liadh Ní Riada, Pablo Echenique, Martina Anderson, Lynn Boylan, Matt Carthy, Lola SánchezCaldentey, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left, Marina Albiol Guzmán,Lidia Senra Rodríguez, Paloma López, Ángela Vallina

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Total 300 000 000 200 000 000 264 500 000 218 627 995 262 100 000 218 627 995 338 000 000 81 372 005 600 100 000 300 000 000

Justification:The actions developed within this cooperation assistance, the peace process and the UNRWA are today,more than ever a priority. The financial support resources allocated to cover the operations for the benefit ofthe Palestinian people and the occupied territories of the West bank and Gaza strip will be fundamental ifthere is to be one day the hope of a Middle East Process after the tragedy of the past months.

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Total 300 000 000 200 000 000 264 500 000 218 627 995 262 100 000 218 627 995 4 000 000 3 000 000 266 100 000 221 627 995

Justification:It's important to guarantee an adequate funding level to this budgetary line due to the current criticalsituation.

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21 03 01 04 300 000 000 200 000 000 264 500 000 218 627 995 262 100 000 218 627 995 338 000 000 81 372 005 600 100 000 300 000 000

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Total 300 000 000 200 000 000 264 500 000 218 627 995 262 100 000 218 627 995 338 000 000 81 372 005 600 100 000 300 000 000

Justification:The actions developed within this cooperation assistance, the peace process and the UNRWA are today,more than ever a priority. The financial support resources allocated to cover the operations for the benefit ofthe Palestinian people and the occupied territories of the West bank and Gaza strip will be fundamental ifthere is to be one day the hope of a Middle East Process after the tragedy of the past months.

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21 03 01 04 300 000 000 200 000 000 264 500 000 218 627 995 262 100 000 218 627 995 37 900 000 81 372 005 300 000 000 300 000 000

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Total 300 000 000 200 000 000 264 500 000 218 627 995 262 100 000 218 627 995 37 900 000 81 372 005 300 000 000 300 000 000

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This increase is needed to ensure sufficient financial assistance to Palestine and UNRWA. Thepayment appropriations should match commitment appropriations as a measure to avoid shortages ofpayments as happened in the past, which had detrimental effects on the implementation of EUobjectives in the region. Recourse to the contingency margin (article 13 of the MFF 2014-20Regulation / point 14 of the Inter institutional Agreement) to go over and above the 2015 paymentceiling should be agreed to authorise extra payment appropriations on this line.

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21 03 01 04 300 000 000 200 000 000 264 500 000 218 627 995 262 100 000 218 627 995 47 900 000 31 526 157 310 000 000 250 154 152

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Total 300 000 000 200 000 000 264 500 000 218 627 995 262 100 000 218 627 995 47 900 000 31 526 157 310 000 000 250 154 152

Justification:In the context of a renewed crisis between Israël and Palestine, it would be difficult to imagine that the EUwill scale back its support to the Palestinians. The amendment therefore goes slightly beyond thecommitment level of 2014 and increases payments accordingly.

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Item 21 03 02 01 — Eastern Partnership — Human rights and mobility



21 03 02 01 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 41 670 602 10 000 000 247 066 602 46 292 247

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Total 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 41 670 602 10 000 000 247 066 602 46 292 247

Justification:It is incomprehensible that the Commission is proposing to scale back this Eastern Partnership budget line,whereas we are facing the most important crisis in this region since the end of the Cold War. Commitmentsare put back to their 2014 level and payments adapted accordingly.

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21 03 02 01 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 41 670 000 105 000 000 247 066 000 141 292 247

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Total 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 41 670 000 105 000 000 247 066 000 141 292 247

Justification:Given the situation in Ukraine, and the political and financial commitments already taken by the EuropeanUnion payment appropriations on this line shall be reinforced to ensure the Commission can meet its legalobligations.

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21 03 02 01 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 1 900 000 18 146 124 207 296 000 54 438 371

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Total 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 1 900 000 18 146 124 207 296 000 54 438 371

Justification:Due to the crisis in Ukraine, it is essential to accelerate the implementation of the Eastern Partnership part ofthe European Neighbourhood Instrument; therefore a 50% increase in payments should be necessary.Commitments back to DB.

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21 03 02 01 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 1 000 000 1 000 000 206 396 000 37 292 247

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Total 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 1 000 000 1 000 000 206 396 000 37 292 247

Justification:EUR 1 million will be used to provide financial support for joint cultural projects primarily involving youngartists from Eastern Partnership countries and EU Member States. Similar projects carried out in the pastwere a great success. The provision of this additional funding will help to promote integration and to raise

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21 03 02 01 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 41 670 602 8 334 120 247 066 602 44 626 367

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Total 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 41 670 602 8 334 120 247 066 602 44 626 367

Justification:For an effective implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy greater support must be insured forpartner countries committed to building democratic societies and undertaking reforms.

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21 03 02 01 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 10 900 000 216 296 000 36 292 247

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21 03 02 01 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 41 670 602 10 000 000 247 066 602 46 292 247

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Total 247 066 602 23 628 498 207 296 000 36 292 247 205 396 000 36 292 247 41 670 602 10 000 000 247 066 602 46 292 247


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Item 21 03 02 02 — Eastern Partnership — Poverty reduction and sustainable development



21 03 02 02 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 40 302 750 9 000 000 339 852 750 61 872 994

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Total 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 40 302 750 9 000 000 339 852 750 61 872 994


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21 03 02 02 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 40 302 750 7 127 006 339 852 750 60 000 000

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Total 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 40 302 750 7 127 006 339 852 750 60 000 000

Justification:Given the situation in Ukraine and the political commitments taken by the European Union it is necessary toprovide the line with a more realistic level of payment appropriations.

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21 03 02 02 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 2 750 000 26 436 497 302 300 000 79 309 491

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Total 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 2 750 000 26 436 497 302 300 000 79 309 491

Justification:Due to the crisis in Ukraine, it is essential to accelerate the implementation of the Eastern Partnership part ofthe European Neighbourhood Instrument; therefore a 50% increase in payments should be necessary.Commitments back to DB.

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21 03 02 02 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994

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Total 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994


Any income from financial contributions from Member .......... contributions for the correspondingprogramme for each chapter

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21 03 02 02 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 40 302 750 8 060 550 339 852 750 60 933 544

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Total 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 40 302 750 8 060 550 339 852 750 60 933 544

Justification:Strengthening UE engagement with Eastern neighbourhood counties during serious crisis in the region

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21 03 02 02 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 11 750 000 311 300 000 52 872 994

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Total 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 11 750 000 311 300 000 52 872 994




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21 03 02 02 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 40 302 750 9 000 000 339 852 750 61 872 994

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Total 339 852 750 34 154 482 302 300 000 52 872 994 299 550 000 52 872 994 40 302 750 9 000 000 339 852 750 61 872 994

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It is incomprehensible that the Commission is proposing to scale back this Eastern Partnership budget line,whereas we are facing the most important crisis in this region since the end of the Cold War. Commitmentsare put back to their 2014 level and payments adapted accordingly.

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Item 21 03 02 03 — Eastern Partnership — Confidence building, security and the prevention and settlementof conflicts



21 03 02 03 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219

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Total 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219


An adequate level of appropriations should be reserved for the support of civil society organisations.

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Part of this appropriation will be used for measures directed towards the many frozen conflicts in theEastern Neighbourhood and support the search for political solutions to these conflicts.

Justification:The search for political solutions to the many frozen conflicts in the Eastern Neighbourhood should becomea top priority for the EU's engagement throughout the region and the EU's soft power should be deployedwith both political and economic means.

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21 03 02 03 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 4 966 060 1 600 781 12 966 060 3 000 000

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Total 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 4 966 060 1 600 781 12 966 060 3 000 000


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This appropriation is intended in particular to cover .......... promoting results in, inter alia, the followingareas:


– confidence building,

– security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts,

– support to refugees.

– Setting up of a European Centre for Ukrainian-Russian relations in Kharkiv in Ukraine in order toimprove and recreate confidence between Ukraine and Russia. This centre should facilitate theexchange of views between experts, academicians, representatives of Civil Society and intellectuals ofboth countries.

Justification:The situation in the Western part of Ukraine should require extra financial supports from the EU. Thus theabsolute minimum level of funding for this budget line in 2015 should not be lower than the 2014 figures.

Moreover this amendment aims at improving the relations and recreate confidence between Ukraine andRussia once the conflict is over. The EU should support every effort to build confidence among countries,including by setting up European Centre for Russian studies, and especially in the crucial phases such as thepost-conflict momentum.

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21 03 02 03 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 4 966 060 1 600 781 12 966 060 3 000 000

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Total 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 4 966 060 1 600 781 12 966 060 3 000 000

Justification:Given the situation in Ukraine, and the financial commitments of 2014, it is unrealistic to decrease this lineby 30%. To ensure that the Commission can meet its legal obligations and avoid disruption of financialmeans throughout the year, the level of payment appropriations shall be also reinforced.

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21 03 02 03 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 699 610 8 000 000 2 098 829

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Total 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 699 610 8 000 000 2 098 829

Justification:Due to the crisis in Ukraine, it is essential to accelerate the implementation of the Eastern Partnership part ofthe European Neighbourhood Instrument; therefore a 50% increase in payments should be necessary.

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21 03 02 03 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 4 966 060 993 212 12 966 060 2 392 431

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Total 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 4 966 060 993 212 12 966 060 2 392 431

Justification:For an effective implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy greater support must be ensured tostrength of the peace and confidence building measures and promote overall environment which willencourage and support peace activities in troubled regions.

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21 03 02 03 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 4 000 000 12 000 000 1 399 219

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Total 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 4 000 000 12 000 000 1 399 219

Justification:Compared with the budget for 2013, this program will experience a drop of funding in 2015. To mitigate

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the reduction of resources, commitment appropriations should be reinforced.



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21 03 02 03 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 4 966 060 1 600 781 12 966 060 3 000 000

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Total 12 966 060 916 204 8 000 000 1 399 219 8 000 000 1 399 219 4 966 060 1 600 781 12 966 060 3 000 000


This appropriation is intended in particular to cover .......... promoting results in, inter alia, the followingareas:


– confidence building,

– security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts,

– support to refugees.

– Setting up of a European Centre for Ukrainian-Russian relations in Kharkiv in Ukraine in order toimprove and recreate confidence between Ukraine and Russia. This centre should facilitate theexchange of views between experts, academicians, representatives of Civil Society and intellectuals ofboth countries.

Justification:The situation in the Eastern part of Ukraine should require extra financial supports from the EU. Thus theabsolute minimum level of funding for this budget line in 2015 should not be lower than the 2014 figures.

Moreover this amendment aims at improving the relations and recreate confidence between Ukraine andRussia once the conflict is over. The EU should support every effort to build confidence among countries,including by setting up a European Centre for Ukrainian-Russian relations, and especially in the crucialphases such as the post-conflict momentum.

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Item 21 03 03 01 — Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Heading 4



21 03 03 01 6 500 000 933 214 82 806 886 14 481 918 82 806 886 14 481 918 8 280 689 1 448 192 91 087 575 15 930 110

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Total 6 500 000 933 214 82 806 886 14 481 918 82 806 886 14 481 918 8 280 689 1 448 192 91 087 575 15 930 110


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Item 21 03 03 03 — Support to other multi-country cooperation in the neighbourhood



21 03 03 03 163 771 093 9 853 695 219 801 253 43 148 379 219 801 253 43 148 379 21 980 125 4 314 838 241 781 378 47 463 217

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Total 163 771 093 9 853 695 219 801 253 43 148 379 219 801 253 43 148 379 21 980 125 4 314 838 241 781 378 47 463 217


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21 03 77 06 1 000 000 500 000 1 000 000 500 000

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Total 1 000 000 500 000 1 000 000 500 000

Heading:Preparatory action — Support for transformation process in Eastern Partnership Countries, in particularBelarus


This Preparatory Action is intended to contribute to the European Union’s Eastern Partnership Policywhich aims at bringing our Eastern neighbours closer to the European Union by helping them with theirtransformations in the economic, social, political, legal, cultural and institutional areas. Morespecifically, it is based on an innovative approach in capacity building and aims at accelerating socio-

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economic reforms through developing knowledge, skills and capabilities of analysts and change agents toimprove professional approaches in mastering transformation processes in Eastern PartnershipCountries, in particular in Belarus. It therefore helps to feed in experience, networking with keyorganisations in the Member States, quality, and sustainability into bilateral as well as multilateralactions

The specific objective of this Preparatory Action is to build capacities for change, by establishing aresource centre on strategies and actions to develop, govern and manage economic, social and politicaltransformation processes in Eastern Partnership countries. The Centre’s main functions and tasks will beto serve as:

– a centre of excellence and competence that will stimulate, conduct, advance, compare and synthesiseresearch on transformation processes, and act as lead partner in a global network of leading academiccentres, active in disseminating research results to change agents (through conferences, seminars,summer schools etc.), thus linking research with practical action;

– a centre of academic and professional education and training in transformation governance andmanagement for civic and political leaders and for students from the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood, inparticular from Belarus, that will act as agenda setter for transformation issues in political andscientific arenas.

Therefore, the specific challenge to implementing these two functions of the Preparatory Action will bethe establishment of close linkages between the two, to fully exploit synergies, and to ensure quality andorientation on demand, e.g.:

– Academic staff engaged to deliver the research tasks will also be active in lecturing in study coursesfor students, seminars and conferences.

– Students will contribute to research projects through conducting field work as part of their theses.

The innovative approach of this Preparatory Action is based on bringing together four under-utilisedresources and drivers for boosting and accelerating transformation processes, and on developing andtesting new ways and means in linking research and skills development, and making these useful anduseable for practitioners, by

– Developing a network of researchers in transformation studies that would share research paradigmsand frameworks, standards, definitions, methodologies and data, with a view to build a solid groundfor comparative studies;

– Developing a sound body of knowledge on all aspects of transformation that can be made useful anduseable for informing the public discourse on good practice in driving transformations, and inempowering current and future civil society and political leaders, by translating research results intopolicy recommendations and guidance, governance principles and management tools and practicesfor organising the multi-dimensional transformation processes ahead of EU’s EasternNeighbourhood

– Mobilising and empowering students from EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood to become professionalchange agents in organising transformation processes, notably in the economic, social and politicalareas;

– Learning from transformation processes realised until now (notably of new EU Member States): whatworked and how, what did not work and why.

To this end, the preparatory action will be implemented in cooperation with the most suitable institutionfor hosting the two interrelated centres on Transformation Research and Transformation Management,and has the competence for effectively linking its two functions: the European Humanities University inVilnius.

It is expected that the establishment of the integrated research and training centres for transformationprocesses will also enhance the development of democratic processes in Eastern Europe and strengthen

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the civil society initiatives and organisations, contribute to improving the quality of governance forchange.


Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of theEuropean Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to thegeneral budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298,26.10.2012, p. 1).

Justification:This Preparatory Action is intended to contribute to the European Union’s Eastern Partnership Policy whichaims at bringing our Eastern neighbours closer to the European Union by helping them with their political,economic and social transformations.

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21 03 77 07 300 000 150 000 300 000 150 000

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Total 300 000 150 000 300 000 150 000

Heading:Pilot project — Supporting international law and EU policy coherence in the Moroccan/Western Saharaconflict


This pilot project aims to support EU compliance with international law in relation to theMorocco/Western Sahara conflict.

It will assess the extent to which the Union policies and actions comply with the treaty obligations underTEU Article 21 with regards to international law (including the UN Charter, IHL, UNSC and UNGAResolutions, ICJ, UN Guiding Principles on business and human rights). The assessment will have aparticular focus on EU commercial and fisheries policies.

The PP will draw recommendations on how to enhance EU compliance with international law, includingwith regards EU corporate activity in and with the region concerned. It will identify means to sensitise theplurality of EU actors involved (including EU institutions, Member States, European companies) as to theapplicable legal and policy framework. The recommendations should also address the role of local civilsociety organisations in promoting and monitoring EU compliance.

This PP will be carried out by a task force including local CSOs, academic centres, and relevantinternational organisations.

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Justification:Pilot Project.

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Total 300 000 150 000 300 000 150 000

Heading:Pilot project — Supporting international law and EU policy coherence in the Middle East


This pilot project aims to support EU compliance with international law in relation to the Israel/Palestineconflict.

It will assess the extent to which the Union policies and actions comply with the treaty obligations underTEU Article 21 with regards to international law (including the UN Charter, IHL, UNSC and UNGAResolutions, ICJ, UN Guiding Principles on business and human rights). The assessment will have aparticular focus on EU commercial policies.

The PP will draw recommendations on how to enhance EU compliance with international law, includingwith regards EU corporate activity in and with the region concerned. It will identify practical means tosensitise the plurality of EU actors involved (ia EU institutions, Member States, European companies) asto the applicable legal and policy framework. The recommendations should also address the role of localcivil society organisations in promoting and monitoring EU compliance.




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Justification:Pilot project.

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Total 300 000 150 000 300 000 150 000

Heading:Pilot project — Supporting international law and EU policy coherence in the Middle East


This pilot project aims to support EU compliance with international law in relation to the Israel/Palestineconflict.

It will assess the extent to which the Union policies and actions comply with the treaty obligations underTEU Article 21 with regards to international law (including the UN Charter, IHL, UNSC and UNGAResolutions, ICJ, UN Guiding Principles on business and human rights). The assessment will have aparticular focus on EU commercial policies.

The PP will draw recommendations on how to enhance EU compliance with international law, includingwith regards EU corporate activity in and with the region concerned. It will identify practical means tosensitise the plurality of EU actors involved (ia EU institutions, Member States, European companies) asto the applicable legal and policy framework. The recommendations should also address the role of localcivil society organisations in promoting and monitoring EU compliance.




Justification:Pilot project.

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21 03 77 07 300 000 150 000 300 000 150 000

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Total 300 000 150 000 300 000 150 000

Heading:Pilot project — Supporting international law and EU policy coherence in the Moroccan/Western Saharaconflict


This pilot project aims to support EU compliance with international law in relation to theMorocco/Western Sahara conflict.

It will assess the extent to which the Union policies and actions comply with the treaty obligations underTEU Article 21 with regards to international law (including the UN Charter, IHL, UNSC and UNGAResolutions, ICJ, UN Guiding Principles on business and human rights). The assessment will have aparticular focus on EU commercial and fisheries policies.

The PP will draw recommendations on how to enhance EU compliance with international law, includingwith regards EU corporate activity in and with the region concerned. It will identify means to sensitise theplurality of EU actors involved (including EU institutions, Member States, European companies) as to theapplicable legal and policy framework. The recommendations should also address the role of local civilsociety organisations in promoting and monitoring EU compliance.




Justification:Pilot Project.

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21 04 01 132 782 020 3 815 739 130 166 185 35 823 271 129 416 185 30 824 984 7 258 309 6 789 451 136 674 494 37 614 435

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Total 132 782 020 3 815 739 130 166 185 35 823 271 129 416 185 30 824 984 7 258 309 6 789 451 136 674 494 37 614 435

Justification:Increase EU contribution to strengthening democracy and human rights.

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21 04 01 132 782 020 3 815 739 130 166 185 35 823 271 129 416 185 30 824 984 129 416 185 30 824 984

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Total 132 782 020 3 815 739 130 166 185 35 823 271 129 416 185 30 824 984 129 416 185 30 824 984


Key areas of activity will include:


– enhancing respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as proclaimed in theUniversal Declaration of Human Rights and other international and regional human rights instruments,with a focus on freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and digital freedoms and strengtheningtheir protection, promotion and monitoring, mainly through support to relevant civil societyorganisations, human rights defenders, and victims of repression and abuse,

– supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries except European Union ElectoralObservation Missions, by enhancing participatory and representative democracy, strengthening theoverall democratic cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes.

Justification:This document must explicitly name the human rights and fundamental freedoms that the European Unionviews as a vital prerequisite for democracy.

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21 04 01 132 782 020 3 815 739 130 166 185 35 823 271 129 416 185 30 824 984 750 000 4 998 287 130 166 185 35 823 271

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Total 132 782 020 3 815 739 130 166 185 35 823 271 129 416 185 30 824 984 750 000 4 998 287 130 166 185 35 823 271




– enhancing respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including women'srights as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international and regionalhuman rights instruments, and strengthening their protection, promotion and monitoring, mainly throughsupport to relevant civil society organisations, human rights defenders, and victims of repression andabuse,

– supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries except European Union ElectoralObservation Missions, by enhancing participatory and representative democracy, empowerment ofwomen, strengthening the overall democratic cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes.

Justification:Women's rights and empowerment of women should explicitly be mentioned as a pre-condition for anydevelopment and consolidation of democracy and respect for human rights actions supported by EU.


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Total 132 782 020 3 815 739 130 166 185 35 823 271 129 416 185 30 824 984 7 258 309 6 789 451 136 674 494 37 614 435




– enhancing respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including women'srights, as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international and regionalhuman rights instruments, and strengthening their protection, promotion and monitoring, mainly throughsupport to relevant civil society organisations, human rights defenders, and victims of repression andabuse,

– supporting and consolidating democratic reforms in third countries except European Union ElectoralObservation Missions, by enhancing participatory and representative democracy, empowerment ofwomen, strengthening the overall democratic cycle, and improving the reliability of electoral processes.

Justification:The EU should not reduce its financial commitments to the protection of human rights and in view of theincreased crisis situation in its neighbourhood, increase the respective appropriations. Furthermore, women'srights and empowerment of women should explicitly be mentioned as a pre-condition for any developmentand consolidation of democracy and respect for human rights actions supported by the EU.

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Article 21 04 51 — Completion of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (prior to2014)



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Article 21 05 01 — Global, trans-regional and emerging threats



21 05 01 82 255 223 4 031 479 64 000 000 18 110 817 64 000 000 17 460 386 18 255 223 650 431 82 255 223 18 110 817

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Total 82 255 223 4 031 479 64 000 000 18 110 817 64 000 000 17 460 386 18 255 223 650 431 82 255 223 18 110 817

Justification:To re-establish the funds from 2014.

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Article 21 05 01 — Global, trans-regional and emerging threats



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Article 21 05 51 — Completion of actions in the area of global threats to security (prior to 2014)



21 05 51 — 42 810 916 — 29 772 012 — 28 702 781 1 069 231 — 29 772 012

Reserve

Total — 42 810 916 — 29 772 012 — 28 702 781 1 069 231 — 29 772 012


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Article 21 06 01 — Promotion of a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection and the application ofefficient and effective safeguards of nuclear material in third countries



21 06 01 29 346 872 24 814 789 29 740 640 13 722 575 29 740 640 13 229 743 492 832 29 740 640 13 722 575

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Total 29 346 872 24 814 789 29 740 640 13 722 575 29 740 640 13 229 743 492 832 29 740 640 13 722 575



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Article 21 06 51 — Completion of former actions (prior to 2014)



21 06 51 — 29 750 000 — 15 603 729 — 15 043 337 560 392 — 15 603 729

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Total — 29 750 000 — 15 603 729 — 15 043 337 560 392 — 15 603 729



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Article 21 07 01 — Cooperation with Greenland



21 07 01 24 569 471 11 699 882 30 698 715 33 718 109 30 698 715 32 507 158 1 210 951 30 698 715 33 718 109

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Total 24 569 471 11 699 882 30 698 715 33 718 109 30 698 715 32 507 158 1 210 951 30 698 715 33 718 109

Justification:The EU has a binding agreement with Greenland which it must honour; the line should therefore be adoptedat the level required to honour those legal commitments as proposed by the Commission.

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Article 21 07 01 — Cooperation with Greenland



21 07 01 24 569 471 11 699 882 30 698 715 33 718 109 30 698 715 32 507 158 -6 129 244 -20 807 276 24 569 471 11 699 882

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Total 24 569 471 11 699 882 30 698 715 33 718 109 30 698 715 32 507 158 -6 129 244 -20 807 276 24 569 471 11 699 882

Justification:We propose to maintain the funding for this budgetary line at 2014 levels with no further increases.

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Article 21 08 01 — Evaluation of the results of Union aid and follow-up and audit measures



21 08 01 23 657 510 17 625 000 24 130 000 23 678 849 24 130 000 21 695 647 1 983 202 24 130 000 23 678 849

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Total 23 657 510 17 625 000 24 130 000 23 678 849 24 130 000 21 695 647 1 983 202 24 130 000 23 678 849

Justification:

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Evaluations play an important role in monitoring implementation of EU development assistance and aideffectiveness; the line should be appropriately funded as proposed by the Commission.


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Article 21 08 02 — Coordination and promotion of awareness on development issues

Amend figures, heading and reference acts as follows:Budget 2014 Draft budget 2015 Council's position 2015 Difference New amount


21 08 02 13 330 508 5 190 000 11 508 000 11 292 839 11 508 000 10 332 919 1 492 000 2 667 081 13 000 000 13 000 000

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Total 13 330 508 5 190 000 11 508 000 11 292 839 11 508 000 10 332 919 1 492 000 2 667 081 13 000 000 13 000 000

Heading:Coordination and promotion of awareness on development issues - European Year for Development 2015

Reference acts:Amend text as follows:

Proposal for a Decision No 472/2014/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April2014Council, submitted by the Commission on 10 July 2013, on the European Year forof Development(2015) Official Journal L 136, 9.5.2014, p. 1–9. (COM (2013) 509 final).

Justification:A moderate increase of funding is required compared to previous years in order to fund activities and workprogrammes by Members States for the European Year for Development 2015 (EYD 2015) and to facilitatethe participation of civil society from developing countries in the actions carried out in the context of theEYD 2015.

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21 08 02 13 330 508 5 190 000 11 508 000 11 292 839 11 508 000 10 332 919 1 492 000 500 000 13 000 000 10 832 919

Reserve

Total 13 330 508 5 190 000 11 508 000 11 292 839 11 508 000 10 332 919 1 492 000 500 000 13 000 000 10 832 919

Justification:Funding of activities and programmes for the European Year for Development 2015

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21 08 02 13 330 508 5 190 000 11 508 000 11 292 839 11 508 000 10 332 919 2 000 000 13 508 000 10 332 919

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Total 13 330 508 5 190 000 11 508 000 11 292 839 11 508 000 10 332 919 2 000 000 13 508 000 10 332 919




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Item 21 09 51 01 — Asia



21 09 51 01 — 11 114 743 — 13 573 377 — 13 085 903 487 474 — 13 573 377

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Total — 11 114 743 — 13 573 377 — 13 085 903 487 474 — 13 573 377



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Item 21 09 51 02 — Latin America



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21 09 51 02 — 3 172 958 — 8 826 027 — 8 509 049 316 978 — 8 826 027

Reserve

Total — 3 172 958 — 8 826 027 — 8 509 049 316 978 — 8 826 027



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Item 22 01 04 01 — Support expenditure for Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA)



22 01 04 01 50 498 220 50 498 220 49 004 624 49 004 624 47 104 624 47 104 624 1 900 000 1 900 000 49 004 624 49 004 624

Reserve

Total 50 498 220 50 498 220 49 004 624 49 004 624 47 104 624 47 104 624 1 900 000 1 900 000 49 004 624 49 004 624


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Draft amendment 288 === CULT/5741 ===

Tabled by Committee on Culture and Education

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Item 22 01 06 01 — Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from theInstrument for Pre-accession Assistance



22 01 06 01 1 050 000 1 050 000 885 000 885 000 855 000 855 000 30 000 30 000 885 000 885 000

Reserve

Total 1 050 000 1 050 000 885 000 885 000 855 000 855 000 30 000 30 000 885 000 885 000


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Item 22 02 01 01 — Support for political reforms and related progressive alignment with the Union acquis



22 02 01 01 249 800 347 16 274 124 203 000 000 44 689 584 203 000 000 41 063 325 3 626 259 203 000 000 44 689 584

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Total 249 800 347 16 274 124 203 000 000 44 689 584 203 000 000 41 063 325 3 626 259 203 000 000 44 689 584


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22 02 01 01 249 800 347 16 274 124 203 000 000 44 689 584 203 000 000 41 063 325 -100 000 000 103 000 000 41 063 325

Reserve

Total 249 800 347 16 274 124 203 000 000 44 689 584 203 000 000 41 063 325 -100 000 000 103 000 000 41 063 325

Justification:Such a high level of commitments under this heading at present is not considered as a priority.

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22 02 01 01 249 800 347 16 274 124 203 000 000 44 689 584 203 000 000 41 063 325 7 000 000 210 000 000 41 063 325

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Total 249 800 347 16 274 124 203 000 000 44 689 584 203 000 000 41 063 325 7 000 000 210 000 000 41 063 325




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Item 22 02 01 02 — Support for economic, social and territorial development and related progressivealignment with the Union acquis



22 02 01 02 249 800 347 16 274 124 316 000 000 15 384 939 316 000 000 14 136 555 1 248 384 316 000 000 15 384 939

Reserve

Total 249 800 347 16 274 124 316 000 000 15 384 939 316 000 000 14 136 555 1 248 384 316 000 000 15 384 939


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22 02 01 02 249 800 347 16 274 124 316 000 000 15 384 939 316 000 000 14 136 555 -100 000 000 216 000 000 14 136 555

Reserve

Total 249 800 347 16 274 124 316 000 000 15 384 939 316 000 000 14 136 555 -100 000 000 216 000 000 14 136 555


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22 02 01 02 249 800 347 16 274 124 316 000 000 15 384 939 316 000 000 14 136 555 8 000 000 324 000 000 14 136 555

Reserve

Total 249 800 347 16 274 124 316 000 000 15 384 939 316 000 000 14 136 555 8 000 000 324 000 000 14 136 555

Justification:

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Compared with the budget for 2013, this program will experience a drop of funding in 2015. To mitigatethe reduction of resources, commitment appropriations should be reinforced.



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22 02 03 01 294 172 948 19 174 167 213 000 000 84 954 907 213 000 000 62 165 167 22 789 740 213 000 000 84 954 907

Reserve

Total 294 172 948 19 174 167 213 000 000 84 954 907 213 000 000 62 165 167 22 789 740 213 000 000 84 954 907


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22 02 03 01 294 172 948 19 174 167 213 000 000 84 954 907 213 000 000 62 165 167 213 000 000 62 165 167

Reserve

Total 294 172 948 19 174 167 213 000 000 84 954 907 213 000 000 62 165 167 213 000 000 62 165 167


Under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance .......... address the following specific objectives inTurkey:


– support for political reforms,

– - The fight against anti-Semitism and the respect of the rights of ethnic and religious minorities inTurkey,

– strengthening of the ability of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 231/2014 at alllevels to fulfil the obligations stemming from Union membership in the area of political reforms by

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supporting progressive alignment with and adoption, implementation and enforcement of the Unionacquis.

Justification:Given the passive attitude of the Turkish government and judiciary towards anti-Semitic expressions,particularly in the Islamic and nationalistic Turkish media, the EU should take the lead and make the Turkishauthorities to act, also given the need to respect the Copenhagen criteria.

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22 02 03 01 294 172 948 19 174 167 213 000 000 84 954 907 213 000 000 62 165 167 -100 000 000 113 000 000 62 165 167

Reserve

Total 294 172 948 19 174 167 213 000 000 84 954 907 213 000 000 62 165 167 -100 000 000 113 000 000 62 165 167


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22 02 03 01 294 172 948 19 174 167 213 000 000 84 954 907 213 000 000 62 165 167 7 000 000 220 000 000 62 165 167

Reserve

Total 294 172 948 19 174 167 213 000 000 84 954 907 213 000 000 62 165 167 7 000 000 220 000 000 62 165 167




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22 02 03 02 294 172 948 19 174 167 353 000 000 99 797 046 341 650 000 73 092 339 11 350 000 26 704 707 353 000 000 99 797 046

Reserve

Total 294 172 948 19 174 167 353 000 000 99 797 046 341 650 000 73 092 339 11 350 000 26 704 707 353 000 000 99 797 046


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22 02 03 02 294 172 948 19 174 167 353 000 000 99 797 046 341 650 000 73 092 339 -203 650 000 138 000 000 73 092 339

Reserve

Total 294 172 948 19 174 167 353 000 000 99 797 046 341 650 000 73 092 339 -203 650 000 138 000 000 73 092 339


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22 02 03 02 294 172 948 19 174 167 353 000 000 99 797 046 341 650 000 73 092 339 19 350 000 361 000 000 73 092 339

Reserve

Total 294 172 948 19 174 167 353 000 000 99 797 046 341 650 000 73 092 339 19 350 000 361 000 000 73 092 339


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Item 22 02 04 01 — Multi-country programmes, regional integration and territorial cooperation



22 02 04 01 264 697 163 23 410 407 294 934 687 51 659 485 294 934 687 47 467 666 4 191 819 294 934 687 51 659 485

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Total 264 697 163 23 410 407 294 934 687 51 659 485 294 934 687 47 467 666 4 191 819 294 934 687 51 659 485


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Item 22 02 04 02 — Contribution to Erasmus+



22 02 04 02 29 243 936 4 036 318 31 115 000 21 833 294 31 115 000 20 061 669 1 771 625 31 115 000 21 833 294

Reserve

Total 29 243 936 4 036 318 31 115 000 21 833 294 31 115 000 20 061 669 1 771 625 31 115 000 21 833 294


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Item 22 02 04 03 — Contribution to the Energy Community for South-East Europe



22 02 04 03 3 445 024 3 445 024 3 517 786 3 436 249 3 517 786 3 157 421 278 828 3 517 786 3 436 249

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Reserve

Total 3 445 024 3 445 024 3 517 786 3 436 249 3 517 786 3 157 421 278 828 3 517 786 3 436 249


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Draft amendment 85 === ITRE/5980 ===

Tabled by Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Item 22 02 04 03 — Contribution to the Energy Community for South-East Europe



22 02 04 03 3 445 024 3 445 024 3 517 786 3 436 249 3 517 786 3 157 421 278 828 3 517 786 3 436 249

Reserve

Total 3 445 024 3 445 024 3 517 786 3 436 249 3 517 786 3 157 421 278 828 3 517 786 3 436 249


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Article 22 02 51 — Completion of former pre-accession assistance (prior to 2014)



22 02 51 p.m. 690 141 998 p.m. 557 266 514 p.m. 512 048 087 45 218 427 p.m. 557 266 514

Reserve

Total p.m. 690 141 998 p.m. 557 266 514 p.m. 512 048 087 45 218 427 p.m. 557 266 514


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Tabled by Committee on Culture and Education

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Article 22 02 51 — Completion of former pre-accession assistance (prior to 2014)


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22 02 51 p.m. 690 141 998 p.m. 557 266 514 p.m. 512 048 087 45 218 427 p.m. 557 266 514

Reserve

Total p.m. 690 141 998 p.m. 557 266 514 p.m. 512 048 087 45 218 427 p.m. 557 266 514


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Article 22 03 01 — Financial support for encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriotcommunity



22 03 01 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 300 000 300 000 30 900 000 19 067 506

Reserve

Total 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 300 000 300 000 30 900 000 19 067 506


This appropriation is intended to cover the continuation .......... following any political settlement forreunification.


The appropriations will also allow for the continuation and increase by 300,000 euros of Union financialsupport to facilitate the intensificationand acceleration of the work of the Committee on Missing Persons inorder to meet the goals of its Strategic Plan on the faster identification of missing persons,Persons, as wellas the implementation of the decisions of the bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage,including projects of the minorities.

Justification:According to the Strategic Plan of the CMP, to meet its goals regarding the identification of missing personsby the end of 2017, they will need an extra budget of 900,000 euros. It is thus suggested that the annualbudget is increased by 300,000 euros for this specific cause. The EU should support the rapid procedureprescribed for by the CMP itself, but not at the expense of the implementation of the decisions of thebicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage.

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22 03 01 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 400 000 232 494 31 000 000 19 000 000

Reserve

Total 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 400 000 232 494 31 000 000 19 000 000




The appropriations will also allow for the continuation of Union financial support and acceleration of thework of the Committee on Missing Persons, as well as the implementation of the decisions of thebicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, which should includeincluding projects of theminorities.

Justification:1.) The cultural heritage of Cyprus is threatened by decay

2.) The Committee of the Missing Persons is one of the few projects that work between the communities

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22 03 01 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 2 000 000 1 000 000 32 600 000 19 767 506

Reserve

Total 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 2 000 000 1 000 000 32 600 000 19 767 506

Justification:EU is the major donor to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus which conducts a hugehumanitarian task with the exhumation, identification and return of remains of missing persons to theirrelatives. An additional financial assistance from the EU budget in 2015 will decisively contribute to theacceleration of the CMP humanitarian mission, but also to the effective implementation of the decisions ofthe bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage. The successful completion of these taskspromotes trust between the two communities and facilitates reunification.

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Tabled by Demetris Papadakis, Eva Kaili, Miltiadis Kyrkos, Nikos Androulakis, Louis Michel, KostasChrysogonos, Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg, Giorgos Grammatikakis, Tonino Picula, CostasMavrides

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22 03 01 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 300 000 300 000 30 900 000 19 067 506

Reserve

Total 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 300 000 300 000 30 900 000 19 067 506

Justification:EU is the major donor to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus which conducts a hugehumanitarian task with the exhumation, identification and return of remains of missing persons to theirrelatives. Through the increase of the appropriations of the financial support by 300.000 euros the EU willdecisively contribute to the acceleration of the humanitarian mission of the CMP. There is no doubt that thesuccessful completion of the work of CMP will promote the trust and reconciliation between the twocommunities and facilitate the reunification of Cyprus.

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22 03 01 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 300 000 300 000 30 900 000 19 067 506

Reserve

Total 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 300 000 300 000 30 900 000 19 067 506




The appropriations will also allow for the continuation and increase by EUR 300 000 of Union financialsupport to facilitate the intensificationand acceleration of the work of the Committee on Missing Persons inorder to meet the goals of its Strategic Plan on the faster identification of missing persons,Persons, as wellas the implementation of the decisions of the bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage,including projects of the minorities.

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22 03 01 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 -15 000 000 -5 000 000 15 600 000 13 767 506

Reserve

Total 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 -15 000 000 -5 000 000 15 600 000 13 767 506

Justification:This budgetary line should not be considered as a priority for the EU.

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22 03 01 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 2 000 000 500 000 32 600 000 19 267 506

Reserve

Total 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 2 000 000 500 000 32 600 000 19 267 506

Justification:EU is the major donor to the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus which conducts a hugehumanitarian task with the exhumation, identification and return of remains of missing persons to theirrelatives. An additional financial assistance from the EU budget in 2015 will decisively contribute to theacceleration of the CMP humanitarian mission, but also to the effective implementation of the decisions ofthe bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage. The successful completion of these taskspromotes trust between the two communities and facilitates reunification.

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22 03 01 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 300 000 300 000 30 900 000 19 067 506

Reserve

Total 31 482 280 18 169 738 30 600 000 18 767 506 30 600 000 18 767 506 300 000 300 000 30 900 000 19 067 506




The appropriations will also allow for the continuation and increase by EUR 300 000 of Union financialsupport to facilitate the intensificationand acceleration of the work of the Committee on Missing Persons inorder to meet the goals of its Strategic Plan on the faster identification of missing persons,Persons, as wellas the implementation of the decisions of the bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage,including projects of the minorities.


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Article 23 01 01 — Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the ‘Humanitarian aid and civilprotection’ policy area



23 01 01 20 584 133 20 584 133 21 558 830 21 558 830 21 382 353 21 382 353 176 477 176 477 21 558 830 21 558 830

Reserve

Total 20 584 133 20 584 133 21 558 830 21 558 830 21 382 353 21 382 353 176 477 176 477 21 558 830 21 558 830

Justification:Cutting staffing levels and reducing investing in DG ECHO’s human resources would result in increasingproblems to manage and monitor development projects and funds adequately.


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Item 23 01 04 01 — Support expenditure for humanitarian aid, food aid and disaster preparedness



23 01 04 01 9 000 000 9 000 000 9 100 000 9 100 000 8 700 000 8 700 000 400 000 400 000 9 100 000 9 100 000

Reserve

Total 9 000 000 9 000 000 9 100 000 9 100 000 8 700 000 8 700 000 400 000 400 000 9 100 000 9 100 000

Justification:The Council's humanitarian aid cuts go against the EU's fundamental principles of solidarity. Theappropriations proposed by the Commission must be reinstated.


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23 01 04 01 9 000 000 9 000 000 9 100 000 9 100 000 8 700 000 8 700 000 400 000 400 000 9 100 000 9 100 000

Reserve

Total 9 000 000 9 000 000 9 100 000 9 100 000 8 700 000 8 700 000 400 000 400 000 9 100 000 9 100 000

Justification:Humanitarian aid operations need to be properly monitored and implemented and hence require an adequatesupport framework which would be endangered by reductions to the line.


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

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23 01 04 01 9 000 000 9 000 000 9 100 000 9 100 000 8 700 000 8 700 000 400 000 400 000 9 100 000 9 100 000

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Reserve

Total 9 000 000 9 000 000 9 100 000 9 100 000 8 700 000 8 700 000 400 000 400 000 9 100 000 9 100 000


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Item 23 01 06 01 — Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from EU AidVolunteers initiative



23 01 06 01 529 000 529 000 897 000 897 000 847 000 847 000 500 000 500 000 1 347 000 1 347 000

Reserve

Total 529 000 529 000 897 000 897 000 847 000 847 000 500 000 500 000 1 347 000 1 347 000


This appropriation is intended to cover the operating .......... initiative under Chapter 23 04 entrusted to theAgency.

Add following text:

There are two documents: the Communication of European Commission on EU Policies andVolunteering and EU Council conclusions on the role of volunteering activities in social policy that needbetter promotion.

Justification:Infrastructure is underdeveloped in terms of volunteers absorption. It is necessary to create functionalmechanisms of volunteers supply and demand management to promote audiovisual environment. Thus it isnecessary to allocate additional funds to promote training programs and best practice guidelines, benefitsbeing given to the public benefit and benevolence of voluntary activity. In addition, it is necessarypromoting the Code of Ethics, in order to be adopted by all organizers of volunteering.

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23 01 06 01 529 000 529 000 897 000 897 000 847 000 847 000 50 000 50 000 897 000 897 000

Reserve

Total 529 000 529 000 897 000 897 000 847 000 847 000 50 000 50 000 897 000 897 000

Justification:The recruitment process and training of EU volunteers is paramount to the success of this new programmeand to the well-being of volunteers and beneficiaries. The line should be established at the level proposed bythe Commission.


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23 01 06 02 5 000 000 2 500 000 5 000 000 2 500 000

Reserve

Total 5 000 000 2 500 000 5 000 000 2 500 000

Heading:Volunteering training program


Volunteering should be a method threw which people accumulate experience and develop technical andsocial skills. In the same time volunteering should help NGOs to develop further and in this sense thetrainees need to be prepared to fulfil their duties. Should be introduced in all states a standard model ofvoluntary agreement.

Justification:In many states volunteering is not properly supported by legislative and financial measures. Because wewant the new generation to be prepared both professionally and morally we can engage young people involunteering. Preparing them for this work can enable them to enjoy more the benefits offered byvolunteering and in the same time increase their contribution to the development of NGOs badly touched bythe reduction of their budgets due to the economic crisis.

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Article 23 02 01 — Delivery of rapid, effective and needs-based humanitarian aid and food aid


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23 02 01 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 14 254 000 7 554 000 880 000 000 880 000 000

Reserve

Total 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 14 254 000 7 554 000 880 000 000 880 000 000

Justification:The continuing situation in the Western part of Ukraine should require extra financial supports from the EUcoming from humanitarian aid. Thus the absolute minimum level of funding for this budget line in 2015should be higher than the 2014 figures.

Moreover this amendment aims at delivering additional humanitarian assistance to the victims of the war inEastern Ukraine and in particular those who need psychological assistance for war traumas and especiallychildren, women and soldiers.

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23 02 01 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 58 754 000 52 054 000 924 500 000 924 500 000

Reserve

Total 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 58 754 000 52 054 000 924 500 000 924 500 000

Justification:The pressure put on this line was particularly high in 2014 and the needs are not expected to decrease, giventhe magnitude of the numerous current crises, the arising of new ones – such as the Ebola epidemic inWestern Africa - and the unpredictability in this field. For these reasons, this line is increased to reflect thesituation of 2014, to allow the Commission to meet its legal obligations and avoid disruption on the ground.

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23 02 01 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 6 700 000 872 446 000 872 446 000

Reserve

Total 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 6 700 000 872 446 000 872 446 000

Justification:Seen the magnitude of current crises in Syria, Gaza and South Sudan, Parliament should insist onappropriating this line realistically near the 2014 level (which the DB is not) while ensuring thatcommitments and payments are at equal level because humanitarian aid operations have short spendingcycles are require a high degree of upfront financing and payment shortages and delays need to be avoided

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in the interest of victims of humanitarian crises, aid organisations as well as the EU’s credibility.


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23 02 01 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 14 254 000 2 850 800 880 000 000 875 296 800

Reserve

Total 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 14 254 000 2 850 800 880 000 000 875 296 800

Justification:Taking into account serious budgetary shortages in relation to humanitarian aid operations in 2014 fundingfor this budget line should be higher than the 2014 figures

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23 02 01 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 6 700 000 872 446 000 872 446 000

Reserve

Total 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 6 700 000 872 446 000 872 446 000

Justification:This budget item is important from a women's rights perspective. In the remarks is underlined that the aid isgranted to victims "without discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sex, age,nationality or political affiliation".

Restore draft budget.

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23 02 01 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 134 254 000 127 554 000 1 000 000 000 1 000 000 000

Reserve

Total 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 134 254 000 127 554 000 1 000 000 000 1 000 000 000

Justification:This increase is needed to ensure sufficient financial assistance to respond to the humanitarian crisis.The payment appropriations should match commitment appropriations as a measure to avoidshortages of payments for this life saving instrument. Recourse to the contingency margin (article 13of the MFF 2014-20 Regulation / point 14 of the Inter institutional Agreement) to go over and abovethe 2015 payment ceiling should be agreed to authorise extra payment appropriations on these lines .

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23 02 01 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 14 254 000 7 554 000 880 000 000 880 000 000

Reserve

Total 874 529 000 747 582 107 872 446 000 872 446 000 865 746 000 872 446 000 14 254 000 7 554 000 880 000 000 880 000 000

Justification:The ongoing crisis situation in the Eastern part of Ukraine, but also in other parts of the World, shouldrequire extra financial supports from the EU coming from humanitarian aid. Thus the absolute minimumlevel of funding for this budget line in 2015 should be higher than the 2014 figures.

Moreover this amendment aims at delivering additional humanitarian assistance to the victims of the war inEastern Ukraine and in particular those who need psychological assistance for war traumas and especiallychildren, women and soldiers.

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Article 23 02 02 — Disaster prevention, disaster risk reduction and preparedness



23 02 02 36 747 000 28 843 242 37 296 000 37 296 000 36 996 000 37 296 000 300 000 37 296 000 37 296 000

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Total 36 747 000 28 843 242 37 296 000 37 296 000 36 996 000 37 296 000 300 000 37 296 000 37 296 000

Justification:Given the magnitude of humanitarian crisis and the high unpredictability in this field, any cut to the draftbudget is not realistic and would not be wise budgeting.

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Tabled by João Ferreira, Kateřina Konečná, Inês Cristina Zuber, Miguel Viegas, Martina Anderson, LynnBoylan, Matt Carthy, Liadh Ní Riada, Confederal Group of the European United Left - Nordic Green Left,Ángela Vallina, Paloma López, Marina Albiol Guzmán, Lidia Senra Rodríguez

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23 02 02 36 747 000 28 843 242 37 296 000 37 296 000 36 996 000 37 296 000 9 624 000 9 324 000 46 620 000 46 620 000

Reserve

Total 36 747 000 28 843 242 37 296 000 37 296 000 36 996 000 37 296 000 9 624 000 9 324 000 46 620 000 46 620 000

Justification:Disasters almost always have the greatest effect on those who are least able to protect themselves, be theypeople or states. In the majority of cases, the funds available for disaster prevention, risk reduction andpreparation are scant, and it is vital to reduce the current disparities between regions and Member States inthis respect, in particular by helping to improve prevention in regions and Member States with high riskexposure and low economic capacity. It is proposed that this appropriation be increased by 25%.

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23 02 02 36 747 000 28 843 242 37 296 000 37 296 000 36 996 000 37 296 000 300 000 37 296 000 37 296 000

Reserve

Total 36 747 000 28 843 242 37 296 000 37 296 000 36 996 000 37 296 000 300 000 37 296 000 37 296 000

Justification:Disaster prevention and risk reduction are a priority of parliament and can reduce loss of human life andspending for dealing with disasters.


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23 02 02 36 747 000 28 843 242 37 296 000 37 296 000 36 996 000 37 296 000 9 624 000 9 324 000 46 620 000 46 620 000

Reserve

Total 36 747 000 28 843 242 37 296 000 37 296 000 36 996 000 37 296 000 9 624 000 9 324 000 46 620 000 46 620 000

Justification:Disasters almost always have the greatest effect on those who are least able to protect themselves, be theypeople or states. In the majority of cases, the funds available for disaster prevention, risk reduction andpreparation are scant, and it is vital to reduce the current disparities between regions and Member States inthis respect, in particular by helping to improve prevention in regions and Member States with high riskexposure and low economic capacity. It is proposed that this appropriation be increased by 25%.

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23 02 02 36 747 000 28 843 242 37 296 000 37 296 000 36 996 000 37 296 000 23 004 000 22 704 000 60 000 000 60 000 000

Reserve

Total 36 747 000 28 843 242 37 296 000 37 296 000 36 996 000 37 296 000 23 004 000 22 704 000 60 000 000 60 000 000

Justification:This increase is needed to ensure sufficient financial assistance to respond to the humanitarian crisis.The payment appropriations should match commitment appropriations as a measure to avoidshortages of payments for this life saving instrument. Recourse to the contingency margin (article 13of the MFF 2014-20 Regulation / point 14 of the Inter institutional Agreement) to go over and abovethe 2015 payment ceiling should be agreed to authorise extra payment appropriations on these lines .

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Tabled by Tamás Deutsch, Committee on Budgets

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Item 23 03 01 01 — Disaster prevention and preparedness within the Union


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23 03 01 01 27 052 000 13 000 000 28 068 000 18 259 000 27 068 000 17 259 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 28 068 000 18 259 000

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Total 27 052 000 13 000 000 28 068 000 18 259 000 27 068 000 17 259 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 28 068 000 18 259 000


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Item 23 03 01 01 — Disaster prevention and preparedness within the Union



23 03 01 01 27 052 000 13 000 000 28 068 000 18 259 000 27 068 000 17 259 000 6 000 000 1 000 000 33 068 000 18 259 000

Reserve

Total 27 052 000 13 000 000 28 068 000 18 259 000 27 068 000 17 259 000 6 000 000 1 000 000 33 068 000 18 259 000

Justification:Increased financial resources are needed in commitment appropriations to promote the disaster preventionand preparedness within the Union.

Restore DB in payment appropriations.

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Item 23 03 01 02 — Disaster prevention and preparedness in third countries



23 03 01 02 5 326 000 1 767 479 5 434 000 4 376 254 5 434 000 3 881 655 494 599 5 434 000 4 376 254

Reserve

Total 5 326 000 1 767 479 5 434 000 4 376 254 5 434 000 3 881 655 494 599 5 434 000 4 376 254

Justification:Structural aid to prevent disasters in non-EU countries cannot be reduced at a time when, as a result ofglobal warming in particular, more and more partner countries are at risk of major natural disasters.


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Item 23 03 01 02 — Disaster prevention and preparedness in third countries



23 03 01 02 5 326 000 1 767 479 5 434 000 4 376 254 5 434 000 3 881 655 494 599 5 434 000 4 376 254

Reserve

Total 5 326 000 1 767 479 5 434 000 4 376 254 5 434 000 3 881 655 494 599 5 434 000 4 376 254

Justification:Disaster prevention and risk reduction are a priority of parliament and can reduce loss of human life andspending for dealing with disasters.


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Item 23 03 02 01 — Rapid and efficient emergency response interventions in the event of major disasterswithin the Union



23 03 02 01 1 167 000 950 000 1 190 000 1 000 000 1 190 000 1 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 11 190 000 11 000 000

Reserve

Total 1 167 000 950 000 1 190 000 1 000 000 1 190 000 1 000 000 10 000 000 10 000 000 11 190 000 11 000 000

Justification:Given the imminence of war in Ukraine is necessary to allocate a much larger budget for this line, if the EUdecides to assist and help those affected and to ensure the protection of civilians.

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Tabled by Isabelle Thomas, Jean-Paul Denanot, Committee on Budgets

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Item 23 03 02 02 — Rapid and efficient emergency response interventions in the event of major disasters inthird countries



23 03 02 02 14 220 000 4 226 937 11 500 000 8 752 508 11 500 000 7 811 515 940 993 11 500 000 8 752 508

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Total 14 220 000 4 226 937 11 500 000 8 752 508 11 500 000 7 811 515 940 993 11 500 000 8 752 508

Justification:The Council's humanitarian aid cuts go against the EU's fundamental principles of solidarity. The

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appropriations proposed by the Commission must be reinstated.


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Item 23 03 02 02 — Rapid and efficient emergency response interventions in the event of major disasters inthird countries



23 03 02 02 14 220 000 4 226 937 11 500 000 8 752 508 11 500 000 7 811 515 940 993 11 500 000 8 752 508

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Total 14 220 000 4 226 937 11 500 000 8 752 508 11 500 000 7 811 515 940 993 11 500 000 8 752 508

Justification:Civil protection deployment plays an important role in humanitarian aid in particular after natural disasterswhere EU countries and their pooled capacity can provide a clear added value and thus safe human live. Theline should be appropriately funded.


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Article 23 04 01 — EU Aid Volunteers initiative — Strengthening the Union’s capacity to respond tohumanitarian crises



23 04 01 12 148 000 2 759 416 13 868 000 10 103 019 13 868 000 9 306 341 796 678 13 868 000 10 103 019

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Total 12 148 000 2 759 416 13 868 000 10 103 019 13 868 000 9 306 341 796 678 13 868 000 10 103 019


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23 04 01 12 148 000 2 759 416 13 868 000 10 103 019 13 868 000 9 306 341 796 678 13 868 000 10 103 019

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Total 12 148 000 2 759 416 13 868 000 10 103 019 13 868 000 9 306 341 796 678 13 868 000 10 103 019

Justification:The EU Aid volunteers initiative is a promising new programme, the creation was strongly supported byParliament and it should ensure adequate funding.


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Draft amendment 223 === ENVI/6325 ===

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

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23 04 01 12 148 000 2 759 416 13 868 000 10 103 019 13 868 000 9 306 341 796 678 13 868 000 10 103 019

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Total 12 148 000 2 759 416 13 868 000 10 103 019 13 868 000 9 306 341 796 678 13 868 000 10 103 019


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