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Draft report (COM(2024)0469 – 2024/0258(COD)) 2024-12-19
Establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova
Committee on Foreign Affairs Committee on Budgets
Amendment 26
Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (2) The enlargement process is built on established criteria, fair and rigorous conditionality and the principle of own merits. A firm commitment to ‘fundamentals first’ approach, which requires a strong focus on the rule of law, fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions and public administration reform, as well as on economic criteria, remains essential. Progress depends on implementation by the Republic of Moldova (hereinafer referred to as ‘Moldova’) of the necessary reforms to align with the Union acquis, | (2) Calls on the European Union to stop the enlargement process, including with Moldova, at the risk of jeopardising the essential interests of the current Member States. Considers, however, that cooperation, even close cooperation, with Moldova is possible, particularly in the economic, defence and energy sectors; |
Or. fr
Amendment 27
Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (2) The enlargement process is built on established criteria, fair and rigorous conditionality and the principle of own merits. A firm commitment to ‘fundamentals first’ approach, which requires a strong focus on the rule of law, fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions and public administration reform, as well as on economic criteria, remains essential. Progress depends on implementation by the Republic of Moldova (hereinafer referred to as ‘Moldova’) of the necessary reforms to align with the Union acquis, | (2) The enlargement process is built on established criteria, fair and rigorous conditionality and the principle of own merits. A firm commitment to ‘fundamentals first’ approach, which requires a strong focus on the rule of law, fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions and public administration reform, as well as on economic criteria, remains essential. Progress depends on implementation by the Republic of Moldova of the necessary reforms to align with the Union acquis, |
Or. en
Amendment 28
Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (3) Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine further showed that enlargement is a geo-strategic investment in peace, security and stability. The Union is fully and unequivocally committed to the Union membership perspective of Moldova. Moldova’s orientation and commitment towards the Union is a strong expression of its strategic choice and place in a community of values. Moldova’s EU path needs to be firmly anchored in tangible and concrete progress on reforms, | (3) Moldova’s EU path needs to be firmly anchored in tangible and concrete progress on reforms and must be the subject of consensus among the Member States; |
Or. fr
Amendment 29
Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (3) Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine further showed that enlargement is a geo-strategic investment in peace, security and stability. The Union is fully and unequivocally committed to the Union membership perspective of Moldova. Moldova’s orientation and commitment towards the Union is a strong expression of its strategic choice and place in a community of values. Moldova’s EU path needs to be firmly anchored in tangible and concrete progress on reforms, | (3) Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine further showed that enlargement is a geo-strategic investment in peace, security and stability. The Union is fully and unequivocally committed to the Union membership perspective of the Republic of Moldova. Its orientation and commitment towards the Union is a strong expression of its strategic choice and place in a community of values. While the Republic of Moldova’s EU path needs to be firmly anchored in tangible and concrete progress on reforms, the Union should commit to deliver concrete and meaningful support towards the Republic of Moldova's European integration objectives, |
Or. en
Amendment 30
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (3) Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine further showed that enlargement is a geo-strategic investment in peace, security and stability. The Union is fully and unequivocally committed to the Union membership perspective of Moldova. Moldova’s orientation and commitment towards the Union is a strong expression of its strategic choice and place in a community of values. Moldova’s EU path needs to be firmly anchored in tangible and concrete progress on reforms, | (3) Russia’s unjust war of aggression against Ukraine further showed that enlargement is a geo-strategic investment in peace, security and stability. The Union is fully and unequivocally committed to the Union membership perspective of Moldova. Moldova’s orientation and commitment towards the Union is a strong expression of its strategic choice and place in a community of values. Moldova’s EU path needs to be firmly anchored in tangible and concrete progress on reforms, |
Or. en
Amendment 31
Ivaylo Valchev
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (4 a) In the context of the new geopolitical realities created after the Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, special attention should be paid to security sector reforms; |
Or. en
Amendment 32
Merja Kyllönen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (7) The implementation of the Growth Plan for Moldova requires the appropriate funding under a dedicated new financing instrument, the Facility to assist the country in implementing reforms for sustainable economic growth and advance on the fundamentals. | (7) The implementation of the Growth Plan for Moldova requires the appropriate funding under a dedicated new financing instrument, the Facility to assist the country in implementing reforms for sustainable economic growth with emphasis on fighting poverty and advance on the fundamentals. |
Or. en
Amendment 33
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (8) To achieve the goals of the Growth Plan for Moldova, emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including sustainable transport, decarbonisation, energy, green and digital transitions, as well as education, labour market participation and skills development, with a particular focus on youth. | (8) To achieve the goals of the Growth Plan for Moldova, emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including sustainable transport, decarbonisation, energy, green and digital transitions, as well as education, labour market participation and skills development, with a particular focus on youth. Special attention should be also given to community and cultural projects, in particular cross-border projects. |
Or. en
Amendment 34
Andrzej Halicki, Ewa Kopacz, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (8) To achieve the goals of the Growth Plan for Moldova, emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including sustainable transport, decarbonisation, energy, green and digital transitions, as well as education, labour market participation and skills development, with a particular focus on youth. | (8) To achieve the goals of the Growth Plan for Moldova, emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including sustainable transport, decarbonisation, energy, green and digital transitions, as well as inclusive education, family-based support and care for children, including children with disabilities, labour market participation and skills development, with a particular focus on children and youth. |
Or. en
Amendment 35
Merja Kyllönen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (8) To achieve the goals of the Growth Plan for Moldova, emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including sustainable transport, decarbonisation, energy, green and digital transitions, as well as education, labour market participation and skills development, with a particular focus on youth. | (8) To achieve the goals of the Growth Plan for Moldova, emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including sustainable transport, decarbonisation, renewable energy systems and energy efficiency, green and digital transitions, as well as education, labour market participation and skills development, with a particular focus on youth and raising the standard of living throughout the country. |
Or. en
Amendment 36
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (8) To achieve the goals of the Growth Plan for Moldova, emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including sustainable transport, decarbonisation, energy, green and digital transitions, as well as education, labour market participation and skills development, with a particular focus on youth. | (8) To achieve the goals of the Growth Plan for Moldova, emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, infrastructure, including sustainable transport, decarbonisation, energy, clean and digital transitions, as well as education, labour market participation and skills development, with a particular focus on youth. |
Or. fi
Amendment 37
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (8) To achieve the goals of the Growth Plan for Moldova, emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including sustainable transport, decarbonisation, energy, green and digital transitions, as well as education, labour market participation and skills development, with a particular focus on youth. | (8) To achieve the goals of the Growth Plan for Moldova, emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including sustainable transport, decarbonisation, energy, green and digital transitions, agriculture, as well as education, labour market participation and skills development, with a particular focus on youth. |
Or. en
Amendment 38
Merja Kyllönen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (8 a) Recognizing that Moldova’s integration into the Union single market can deliver immediate and tangible socio-economic benefits, the use of grants and loans under this Regulation should prioritise measures to support the country’s export growth. These include permanent liberalisation of tariff-rate quotas for key Moldovan exports, facilitation of trade through infrastructure and regulatory alignment, and strengthening Moldova’s integration into Union-led economic initiatives and programs. |
Or. en
Amendment 39
Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9) The Facility should build on the Association Agenda with Moldova as well as the work of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Eastern Partnership in Moldova which spearheaded investments in critical sectors such as connectivity, energy efficiency, business development, and competitiveness. | (9) The Facility should build on the Association Agenda with the Republic of Moldova as well as the work of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Eastern Partnership in the Republic of Moldova which spearheaded investments in critical sectors such as connectivity, energy efficiency and energy security, business development, and competitiveness. |
Or. en
Amendment 40
Merja Kyllönen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9) The Facility should build on the Association Agenda with Moldova as well as the work of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Eastern Partnership in Moldova which spearheaded investments in critical sectors such as connectivity, energy efficiency, business development, and competitiveness. | (9) The Facility should build on the Association Agenda with Moldova as well as the work of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Eastern Partnership in Moldova which spearheaded investments in critical sectors such as connectivity, energy efficiency, business development, a robust welfare system and competitiveness. |
Or. en
Amendment 41
Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Helmut Brandstätter, Anouk Van Brug, Lucia Yar
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9 a) The Growth Plan for Moldova should support viable sustainable development projects and help mitigate the “energy state of emergency” declared on 16 December 2024 in the Republic of Moldova and its possible medium and long-term effects, an energy crisis ultimately caused by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The investment projects in the energy sector should ensure energy that is affordable for both the population and economic actors, as long as they contribute to climate change mitigation, are compatible with the 1,5°C pathway, do not hamper the development of low-carbon alternatives, and avoid a lock-in of carbon-intensive assets. |
Or. en
Amendment 42
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9 a) Moldova is facing a challenging and unique situation, with its security, economy, and energy resources severely impacted by the illegal Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, as well as ongoing hybrid attacks and Russian interference in its internal affairs. Therefore, Union financial support should be specifically tailored to address those challenges, allowing for exceptions where necessary to accommodate Moldova’s circumstances and needs. |
Or. en
Amendment 43
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9 a) Given the uncertainties arising from Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which has profoundly impacted Moldova's security, economy, and citizens' livelihoods, as well as the ongoing and unprecedented hybrid attacks targeting the country and democratic institutions, it is appropriate for the Facility to provide support to Moldova in duly justified exceptional circumstances and a timely manner. |
Or. en
Amendment 44
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9 b) Given the uncertainties arising from the illegal Russian's war of aggression against Ukraine, which has profoundly impacted Moldova's security, economy, and citizens' livelihoods, as well as the ongoing and unprecedented hybrid attacks targeting the country, it is appropriate for the Facility to extend support to Moldova in duly justified exceptional circumstances. This support would aim to maintain macro-financial stability and ensure that the Facility's objectives are achieved. |
Or. en
Amendment 45
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (10) Sustainable transport infrastructure is essential to improve connectivity between Moldova and the Union. It should contribute to the integration of Moldova in the Union’s transport network In the revised trans-European transport network (TEN-T), the Commission extended the Baltic Sea – Black Sea – Aegean Sea European Transport Corridor to Moldova. The TEN-T network is the reference for funding sustainable transport infrastructure, including for environmentally friendly means of transport, such as railways as well as digitalisation of transport. | (10) Sustainable transport infrastructure is essential to improve connectivity between Moldova and the Union. It should contribute to the integration of Moldova in the Union’s transport network In the revised trans-European transport network (TEN-T), the Commission extended the Baltic Sea – Black Sea – Aegean Sea European Transport Corridor to Moldova. The TEN-T network is the reference for funding sustainable transport infrastructure, including for environmentally friendly means of transport, such as railways as well as digitalisation of transport. Digitalisation and transport infrastructure are inherently linked and should be considered together in the planning and development of future projects as the alignment of digital infrastructure, such as communication networks, with transport corridors enhances efficiency and connectivity, ensuring a cohesive and sustainable approach to infrastructure development. |
Or. en
Amendment 46
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (10) Sustainable transport infrastructure is essential to improve connectivity between Moldova and the Union. It should contribute to the integration of Moldova in the Union’s transport network In the revised trans-European transport network (TEN-T), the Commission extended the Baltic Sea – Black Sea – Aegean Sea European Transport Corridor to Moldova. The TEN-T network is the reference for funding sustainable transport infrastructure, including for environmentally friendly means of transport, such as railways as well as digitalisation of transport. | (10) Sustainable transport infrastructure is essential to improve connectivity between Moldova and the Union. It should contribute to the integration of Moldova in the Union’s transport network In the revised trans-European transport network (TEN-T), the Commission extended the Baltic Sea – Black Sea – Aegean Sea European Transport Corridor to Moldova. The TEN-T network is the reference for funding sustainable transport infrastructure, including for environmentally friendly means of transport, such as railways as well as digitalisation of transport. Cross-border energy infrastructure projects and interconnections are essential for regional energy security and integration within the Union. |
Or. en
Amendment 47
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (12) The support under the Facility should be provided to meet general and specific objectives, based on established criteria and with clear payment conditions. Those general and specific objectives should be pursued in a mutually reinforcing manner. The Facility should support the enlargement process by accelerating the alignment with Union values, laws, rules, standards, policies and practices (‘acquis’) with a view to Union membership, accelerate progressive integration of Moldova in the Union single market, and accelerate its socio-economic convergence with the Union. The Facility should also foster good neighbourly relations. | (12) The support under the Facility should be provided to meet general and specific objectives, based on established criteria and with clear payment conditions. Those general and specific objectives should be pursued in a mutually reinforcing manner. The Facility should support the enlargement process by accelerating the alignment with Union values, laws, rules, standards, policies and practices (‘acquis’) with a view to Union membership, accelerate progressive integration of Moldova in the Union single market, and accelerate its socio-economic convergence with the Union. The Facility should also foster good neighbourly relations and the restoration of territorial integrity as well as political and socio-economic re-integration of regions of Moldova currently controlled by unrecognised political entities. |
Or. en
Amendment 48
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (12) The support under the Facility should be provided to meet general and specific objectives, based on established criteria and with clear payment conditions. Those general and specific objectives should be pursued in a mutually reinforcing manner. The Facility should support the enlargement process by accelerating the alignment with Union values, laws, rules, standards, policies and practices (‘acquis’) with a view to Union membership, accelerate progressive integration of Moldova in the Union single market, and accelerate its socio-economic convergence with the Union. The Facility should also foster good neighbourly relations. | (12) The support under the Facility should be provided to meet general and specific objectives, based on established criteria and with clear payment conditions. Those general and specific objectives should be pursued in a mutually reinforcing manner. The Facility should support the enlargement process by accelerating the alignment with Union values, laws, rules, standards, policies and practices (‘acquis’) with a view to Union membership, accelerate progressive integration of Moldova in the Union single market, and accelerate its upward socio-economic convergence with the Union. The Facility should also foster good neighbourly relations. |
Or. en
Amendment 49
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) In addition to boosting socio-economic convergence, the Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to the fundamentals of the enlargement process including rule of law, fundamental rights, inter alia, the rights of refugees, of persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. It should also improve the functioning of democratic institutions and public administrations; public procurement, state aid control and public finance management; the fight against all forms of corruption and organised crime; quality education and training as well as employment policies; the country’s green transition, climate and environmental objectives. | (13) In addition to boosting socio-economic convergence, the Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to the fundamentals of the enlargement process including rule of law, fundamental rights, inter alia, the rights of refugees, of persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons and other vulnerable groups. It should also improve the functioning of democratic institutions and public administrations; public procurement, state aid control and public finance management; the fight against all forms of corruption and organised crime as well as the fight against the informal economy; quality education and training as well as employment policies; the country’s green transition, climate and environmental objectives and accelerating the shift towards a decarbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy. |
Or. en
Amendment 50
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) In addition to boosting socio-economic convergence, the Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to the fundamentals of the enlargement process including rule of law, fundamental rights, inter alia, the rights of refugees, of persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. It should also improve the functioning of democratic institutions and public administrations; public procurement, state aid control and public finance management; the fight against all forms of corruption and organised crime; quality education and training as well as employment policies; the country’s green transition, climate and environmental objectives. | (13) In addition to boosting socio-economic convergence, the Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to the fundamentals of the enlargement process including rule of law, fundamental rights, inter alia, the rights of refugees, of persons belonging to minorities of any kind. It should also improve the functioning of democratic institutions and public administrations; public procurement, state aid control and public finance management; the fight against all forms of corruption and organised crime; quality education and training as well as employment policies; the country’s green transition, climate and environmental objectives. |
Or. en
Amendment 51
Merja Kyllönen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) In addition to boosting socio-economic convergence, the Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to the fundamentals of the enlargement process including rule of law, fundamental rights, inter alia, the rights of refugees, of persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. It should also improve the functioning of democratic institutions and public administrations; public procurement, state aid control and public finance management; the fight against all forms of corruption and organised crime; quality education and training as well as employment policies; the country’s green transition, climate and environmental objectives. | (13) In addition to boosting socio-economic convergence, the Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to the fundamentals of the enlargement process including rule of law, fundamental rights, inter alia, the rights of refugees, of persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. It should also improve the functioning of democratic institutions and public administrations; public procurement, state aid control and public finance management; the fight against all forms of corruption and organised crime; quality education and training as well as employment policies to increase the standard of living and equality throughout the country; the country’s green transition, climate and environmental objectives. |
Or. en
Amendment 52
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) In addition to boosting socio-economic convergence, the Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to the fundamentals of the enlargement process including rule of law, fundamental rights, inter alia, the rights of refugees, of persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. It should also improve the functioning of democratic institutions and public administrations; public procurement, state aid control and public finance management; the fight against all forms of corruption and organised crime; quality education and training as well as employment policies; the country’s green transition, climate and environmental objectives. | (13) In addition to boosting socio-economic convergence, the Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to the fundamentals of the enlargement process including rule of law, fundamental rights, inter alia, the rights of refugees, of persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. It should also improve the functioning of democratic institutions and public administrations; public procurement, state aid control and public finance management; the fight against all forms of corruption and organised crime; quality education and training as well as employment policies; the country’s clean transition, climate and environmental objectives. |
Or. fi
Amendment 53
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (16) The Facility should promote the development of effectiveness principles, respecting additionality to and complementarity with the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments and striving to avoid duplication and ensure synergies between assistance under this Regulation and other assistance, including integrated financial packages composed of both export and development financing provided by the Union, the Member States, third countries, multilateral and regional organisations and entities. | (16) The Facility should promote the development of effectiveness principles, respecting additionality to and complementarity with the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments and striving to avoid duplication and ensure synergies between assistance under this Regulation and other assistance, including integrated financial packages composed of both export and development financing provided by the Union, the Member States, third countries, multilateral and regional organisations and entities. Moldova’s participation in other Union funding programmes should be promoted in particular as regards support for creating more educational and professional opportunities for the young generation of Moldovans, as well as cultural and creative actors. |
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Amendment 54
Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (16) The Facility should promote the development of effectiveness principles, respecting additionality to and complementarity with the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments and striving to avoid duplication and ensure synergies between assistance under this Regulation and other assistance, including integrated financial packages composed of both export and development financing provided by the Union, the Member States, third countries, multilateral and regional organisations and entities. | (16) The Facility should promote the development of effectiveness principles, respecting additionality to and complementarity with the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments and striving to avoid duplication and ensure synergies between assistance under this Regulation and other assistance, including integrated financial packages composed of both export and development financing provided by the Union, the Member States, third countries, multilateral and regional organisations and entities. The participation of the Republic of Moldova in other Union funding programmes should be encouraged as this will deliver tangible socio-economic benefits even before the country formally joins the Union. |
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Amendment 55
Anouk Van Brug, Dan Barna, Fabienne Keller, Joachim Streit, Valérie Hayer
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (16) The Facility should promote the development of effectiveness principles, respecting additionality to and complementarity with the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments and striving to avoid duplication and ensure synergies between assistance under this Regulation and other assistance, including integrated financial packages composed of both export and development financing provided by the Union, the Member States, third countries, multilateral and regional organisations and entities. | (16) The Facility should promote the development of effectiveness principles, respecting additionality to and complementarity with the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments and striving to avoid duplication and ensure synergies between assistance under this Regulation and other assistance, including integrated financial packages composed of both export and development financing provided by the Union, the Member States, third countries, multilateral and regional organisations and entities. The creation of the Facility should not prevent Moldova from participating in other Union funding programmes. |
Or. en
Amendment 56
Željana Zovko
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (17) In line with the principle of inclusive partnerships, the Commission should strive to ensure that relevant stakeholders in Moldova, including social partners and civil society organisations are duly consulted and have timely access to relevant information to allow them to play a meaningful role during the design and implementation of programmes and the related monitoring processes. | (17) In line with the principle of inclusive partnerships, the Commission should strive to ensure that relevant stakeholders in Moldova, including social partners, civil society organisations as well as minorities are duly consulted and have timely access to relevant information to allow them to play a meaningful role during the design and implementation of programmes and the related monitoring processes. The Commission should set up a mechanism to monitor the inclusion of these stakeholders in the design and implementation of the aforementioned programmes. |
Or. en
Amendment 57
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (17) In line with the principle of inclusive partnerships, the Commission should strive to ensure that relevant stakeholders in Moldova, including social partners and civil society organisations are duly consulted and have timely access to relevant information to allow them to play a meaningful role during the design and implementation of programmes and the related monitoring processes. | (17) In line with the principle of inclusive partnerships, the Commission should strive to ensure that the Parliament of Moldova and relevant stakeholders in Moldova, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society organisations are duly consulted and have timely access to relevant information to allow them to play a meaningful role during the design and implementation of programmes and the related monitoring processes. |
Or. en
Amendment 58
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (17) In line with the principle of inclusive partnerships, the Commission should strive to ensure that relevant stakeholders in Moldova, including social partners and civil society organisations are duly consulted and have timely access to relevant information to allow them to play a meaningful role during the design and implementation of programmes and the related monitoring processes. | (17) In line with the principle of inclusive partnerships, the Commission should strive to ensure that relevant stakeholders in Moldova, including social partners, civil society organisations, faith based and cultural institutions, are duly consulted and have timely access to relevant information to allow them to play a meaningful role during the design and implementation of programmes and the related monitoring processes. |
Or. en
Amendment 59
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (17) In line with the principle of inclusive partnerships, the Commission should strive to ensure that relevant stakeholders in Moldova, including social partners and civil society organisations are duly consulted and have timely access to relevant information to allow them to play a meaningful role during the design and implementation of programmes and the related monitoring processes. | (17) In line with the principle of inclusive partnerships, the Commission should strive to ensure that relevant stakeholders in Moldova, including social partners, academic institutions and civil society organisations are duly consulted and have timely access to relevant information to allow them to play a meaningful role during the design and implementation of programmes and the related monitoring processes. |
Or. en
Amendment 60
Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18) Technical assistance, as well as cross-border cooperation assistance, should be provided in support of the objectives of this Facility and in order to strengthen the relevant capacities of Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda. | (18) Technical assistance, as well as cross-border cooperation assistance, including drawing on the experience of newer Member States in the Union accession process and their alignment with the Union acquis, should be provided in support of the objectives of this Facility and in order to strengthen the relevant capacities of the Republic of Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda. |
Or. en
Amendment 61
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18) Technical assistance, as well as cross-border cooperation assistance, should be provided in support of the objectives of this Facility and in order to strengthen the relevant capacities of Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda. | (18) Technical assistance, as well as cross-border cooperation assistance, should be provided and enhanced in support of the objectives of this Facility and in order to strengthen the relevant capacities of Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda and to foster potential partnerships between local authorities in the Republic of Moldova and partners in the Member States. |
Or. en
Amendment 62
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18) Technical assistance, as well as cross-border cooperation assistance, should be provided in support of the objectives of this Facility and in order to strengthen the relevant capacities of Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda. | (18) Technical assistance, specifically professional training, public administration reform and civil service employment incentives for youth, as well as cross-border cooperation assistance, should be provided in support of the objectives of this Facility and in order to strengthen the relevant capacities of Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda. |
Or. en
Amendment 63
Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Helmut Brandstätter, Anouk Van Brug, Lucia Yar
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18) Technical assistance, as well as cross-border cooperation assistance, should be provided in support of the objectives of this Facility and in order to strengthen the relevant capacities of Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda. | (18) Technical assistance and know-how as well as cross-border cooperation assistance, should be provided in support of the objectives of this Facility and in order to strengthen the relevant capacities of Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda. |
Or. en
Amendment 64
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (20) The Facility should boost innovation, research, and cooperation between academic institutions and industry in support of the green and digital transitions, promoting local industries with a particular emphasis on locally based micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups; | (20) The Facility should boost innovation, research, and cooperation between academic institutions and industry, also with their counterparts in the Union, in support of the green and digital transitions, promoting local industries with a particular emphasis on locally based micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups; the Facility should support partnerships and common projects focusing on the transfer of know-how and best practices between the Member States and the Republic of Moldova. |
Or. en
Amendment 65
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (20) The Facility should boost innovation, research, and cooperation between academic institutions and industry in support of the green and digital transitions, promoting local industries with a particular emphasis on locally based micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups; | (20) The Facility should boost innovation, research, and cooperation between academic institutions and industry in support of the clean and digital transitions, promoting local industries with a particular emphasis on locally based micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups; |
Or. fi
Amendment 66
Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (21) Moldova should demonstrate a credible commitment to European values, including through its alignment with the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy, including Union restrictive measures. | (21) The Republic of Moldova should demonstrate a credible commitment to European values, including through its alignment with the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy, including Union restrictive measures, in view of a stronger cooperation on security and defence policy objectives between the Union and the Republic of Moldova, as stipulated in the bilateral Security and Defence Partnership signed on 21 May 2024; |
Or. en
Amendment 67
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (21) Moldova should demonstrate a credible commitment to European values, including through its alignment with the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy, including Union restrictive measures. | (21) Moldova should demonstrate a credible commitment to European values, including through its full alignment with the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy, including Union restrictive measures. |
Or. en
Amendment 68
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (23) Activities under the Facility should support progress towards Union social, climate and environmental standards, and support progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and should not contribute to environmental degradation or cause harm to the environment or climate. Measures funded under the Facility should be in line with Moldova’ Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution and ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050. The Facility should contribute to the mitigation of climate change and to the ability to adapt to its adverse effects, and foster climate resilience. In particular, funding under the Facility should promote the transition towards a decarbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy. | (23) Activities under the Facility should support progress towards Union social, climate and environmental standards while adapting to Moldova’s urgent needs, and support progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and should not contribute to environmental degradation or cause harm to the environment or climate. Measures funded under the Facility should be in line with Moldova’ Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution and ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050. The Facility should contribute to the mitigation of climate change and to the ability to adapt to its adverse effects, and foster climate resilience. In particular, funding under the Facility should promote the transition towards a decarbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy. Furthermore, the Facility should allow for flexibility in assessing the reform agenda, ensuring that climate-related issues are addressed without serving as a basis rejection of certain programmes. Given Moldova's current state of energy emergency, this transition should account for the country's immediate challenges while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle and are implemented in a balanced manner to avoid disproportionate impact on the population. |
Or. en
Amendment 69
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (23) Activities under the Facility should support progress towards Union social, climate and environmental standards, and support progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and should not contribute to environmental degradation or cause harm to the environment or climate. Measures funded under the Facility should be in line with Moldova’ Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution and ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050. The Facility should contribute to the mitigation of climate change and to the ability to adapt to its adverse effects, and foster climate resilience. In particular, funding under the Facility should promote the transition towards a decarbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy. | (23) Activities under the Facility should support progress towards Union social, climate and environmental standards, and support progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and should not contribute to environmental degradation or cause harm to the environment or climate. Measures funded under the Facility should be in line with Moldova’ Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution and ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050. The Facility should contribute to the mitigation of climate change and to the ability to adapt to its adverse effects, and foster climate resilience. In particular, funding under the Facility should promote the transition towards a decarbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy with emphasis on decentralised renewable energy networks and energy efficiency. |
Or. en
Amendment 70
Merja Kyllönen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (23) Activities under the Facility should support progress towards Union social, climate and environmental standards, and support progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and should not contribute to environmental degradation or cause harm to the environment or climate. Measures funded under the Facility should be in line with Moldova’ Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution and ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050. The Facility should contribute to the mitigation of climate change and to the ability to adapt to its adverse effects, and foster climate resilience. In particular, funding under the Facility should promote the transition towards a decarbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy. | (23) Activities under the Facility should support progress towards Union social, climate and environmental standards, and support progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and should not contribute to environmental degradation or cause harm to the environment or climate. Measures funded under the Facility should be in line with Moldova’ Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution and ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050, and seek to support Moldova’s needs for energy independence from Russia. The Facility should contribute to the mitigation of climate change and to the ability to adapt to its adverse effects, and foster climate resilience. In particular, funding under the Facility should promote the transition towards a decarbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy. |
Or. en
Amendment 71
Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Helmut Brandstätter, Anouk Van Brug, Lucia Yar
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (23) Activities under the Facility should support progress towards Union social, climate and environmental standards, and support progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and should not contribute to environmental degradation or cause harm to the environment or climate. Measures funded under the Facility should be in line with Moldova’ Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution and ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050. The Facility should contribute to the mitigation of climate change and to the ability to adapt to its adverse effects, and foster climate resilience. In particular, funding under the Facility should promote the transition towards a decarbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy. | (23) Activities under the Facility should support progress towards Union social, climate and environmental standards, and support progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and should not contribute to environmental degradation or cause significant harm to the environment or climate. Measures funded under the Facility should be in line with Moldova’ Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution and ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050. The Facility should contribute to the mitigation of climate change and to the ability to adapt to its adverse effects, and foster climate resilience. In particular, funding under the Facility should promote the transition towards a decarbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy |
Or. en
Amendment 72
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (24) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the principles of equality and non-discrimination, as elaborated in the Union of Equality strategies. It should promote and advance gender equality and mainstreaming, ensure meaningful participation of women in decision-making processes, and the empowerment of women and girls, and seek to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights, as well as prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence, taking into consideration relevant EU Gender Action Plans and relevant Council conclusions and international conventions. Furthermore, this Regulation should be implemented in full respect of the European Pillar of Social Rights, including on child protection and labour rights. The implementation of the Facility should be in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its protocol and ensure accessibility in its investments and technical assistance, in line with Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council. | (24) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the principles of equality and non-discrimination, as elaborated in the Union of Equality strategies. It should promote and advance gender equality and mainstreaming, ensure meaningful participation of women in decision-making processes, and the empowerment of women and girls, and seek to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights, as well as prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence, in line with EU Gender Action Plans and relevant Council conclusions and international conventions. Furthermore, this Regulation should be implemented in full respect of the European Pillar of Social Rights, including on child protection and labour rights as guaranteed in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and in the relevant International Labour Organization's conventions. The implementation of the Facility should be in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its protocol and ensure accessibility in its investments and technical assistance, in line with Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council and enhance inclusion and accessibility for persons with disabilities, and in particular transition from institutional care to community-based support and independent living. |
Or. en
Amendment 73
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the importance of tackling climate and biodiversity objectives in line with the commitments of the Interinstitutional Agreement, the Facility should contribute to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of Union budget expenditure supporting climate objectives and 7,5 % in 2024 and 10 % in 2026 and 2027 to biodiversity objectives. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP), one of the regional investment platforms referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2021/9472, should account to climate objectives. That amount should be calculated using the Rio markers following the obligation to report the EU’s international climate finance to the OECD, as well as other international agreements or frameworks. As early as June 2025, the EU climate coefficients, applicable across all programmes under the 2021-2027 Multi-annual Financing Framework (MFF) and set out in the Commission Staff Working Document entitled ‘Climate Mainstreaming Architecture in the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework’ (SWD(2022) 225), will also be applied to climate expenditure under the MFF’s Heading 6 (‘Neighbourhood and the world’). The Facility will align with the approach of other Heading 6 instruments, in order to ensure consistent climate reporting in the region. The Facility should support activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the Union and the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6). | deleted |
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Or. fr
Amendment 74
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the importance of tackling climate and biodiversity objectives in line with the commitments of the Interinstitutional Agreement, the Facility should contribute to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of Union budget expenditure supporting climate objectives and 7,5 % in 2024 and 10 % in 2026 and 2027 to biodiversity objectives. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP), one of the regional investment platforms referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2021/9472, should account to climate objectives. That amount should be calculated using the Rio markers following the obligation to report the EU’s international climate finance to the OECD, as well as other international agreements or frameworks. As early as June 2025, the EU climate coefficients, applicable across all programmes under the 2021-2027 Multi-annual Financing Framework (MFF) and set out in the Commission Staff Working Document entitled ‘Climate Mainstreaming Architecture in the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework’ (SWD(2022) 225), will also be applied to climate expenditure under the MFF’s Heading 6 (‘Neighbourhood and the world’). The Facility will align with the approach of other Heading 6 instruments, in order to ensure consistent climate reporting in the region. The Facility should support activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the Union and the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6). | deleted |
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Or. fi
Amendment 75
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the importance of tackling climate and biodiversity objectives in line with the commitments of the Interinstitutional Agreement, the Facility should contribute to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of Union budget expenditure supporting climate objectives and 7,5 % in 2024 and 10 % in 2026 and 2027 to biodiversity objectives. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP), one of the regional investment platforms referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2021/9472 , should account to climate objectives. That amount should be calculated using the Rio markers following the obligation to report the EU’s international climate finance to the OECD, as well as other international agreements or frameworks. As early as June 2025, the EU climate coefficients, applicable across all programmes under the 2021-2027 Multi-annual Financing Framework (MFF) and set out in the Commission Staff Working Document entitled ‘Climate Mainstreaming Architecture in the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework’ (SWD(2022) 225), will also be applied to climate expenditure under the MFF’s Heading 6 (‘Neighbourhood and the world’). The Facility will align with the approach of other Heading 6 instruments, in order to ensure consistent climate reporting in the region. The Facility should support activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the Union and the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6). | (25) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the importance of tackling climate and biodiversity objectives in line with the commitments of the Interinstitutional Agreement, the Facility should contribute to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of Union budget expenditure supporting climate objectives and 7,5 % in 2024 and 10 % in 2026 and 2027 to biodiversity objectives. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP), one of the regional investment platforms referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) 2021/9472 , should account to climate objectives. That amount should be calculated using the Rio markers following the obligation to report the EU’s international climate finance to the OECD, as well as other international agreements or frameworks. As early as June 2025, the EU climate coefficients, applicable across all programmes under the 2021-2027 Multi-annual Financing Framework (MFF) and set out in the Commission Staff Working Document entitled ‘Climate Mainstreaming Architecture in the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework’ (SWD(2022) 225), will also be applied to climate expenditure under the MFF’s Heading 6 (‘Neighbourhood and the world’). The Facility will align with the approach of other Heading 6 instruments, in order to ensure consistent climate reporting in the region. The Facility should support reforms and activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the Union and the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6). |
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Or. en
Amendment 76
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (27) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and Moldova, should ensure the compliance, coherence, consistency and complementarity, increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, pluralistic media, an independent judiciary and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. | (27) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and Moldova, should ensure the compliance, coherence, consistency and complementarity, increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, pluralistic media, an independent judiciary and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. In this sense, all citizens should benefit from the opportunities provided by the Facility. |
Or. en
Amendment 77
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (27) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and Moldova, should ensure the compliance, coherence, consistency and complementarity, increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, pluralistic media, an independent judiciary and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. | (27) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and Moldova, should ensure the compliance, coherence, consistency and complementarity, increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, independent and pluralistic media, an independent judiciary and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. |
Or. en
Amendment 78
Željana Zovko
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (27) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and Moldova, should ensure the compliance, coherence, consistency and complementarity, increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, pluralistic media, an independent judiciary and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. | (27) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and Moldova, should ensure the compliance, coherence, consistency and complementarity, increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, pluralistic media, an independent judiciary and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the effective rights of persons belonging to minorities. |
Or. en
Amendment 79
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (27) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and Moldova, should ensure the compliance, coherence, consistency and complementarity, increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, pluralistic media, an independent judiciary and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. | (27) The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and Moldova, must ensure the compliance, coherence, consistency and complementarity, increased transparency and accountability in the delivery of assistance, including by implementing appropriate internal control systems and anti-fraud policies. The support under the Facility should be made available under the preconditions that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, pluralistic media, an independent judiciary and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. |
Or. fr
Amendment 80
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (28) The Facility should be supported with resources from the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe amounting to EUR 420 million and a maximum amount of EUR 1 500 million in loans for the period from 2025-2027. The amount should cover the 9% provisioning required for the loans corresponding to EUR 135 million, support provided by the Union for projects approved under the NIP, as referred to in Article 18(2), and complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance. The non-repayable support should be financed from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. All provisions under Regulation (EU) 2021/947 should apply unless otherwise mentioned in this Regulation. The proposed Facility is closely modelled on the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. | deleted |
Or. fr
Amendment 81
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (28) The Facility should be supported with resources from the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe amounting to EUR 420 million and a maximum amount of EUR 1 500 million in loans for the period from 2025-2027. The amount should cover the 9% provisioning required for the loans corresponding to EUR 135 million, support provided by the Union for projects approved under the NIP, as referred to in Article 18(2), and complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance. The non-repayable support should be financed from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. All provisions under Regulation (EU) 2021/947 should apply unless otherwise mentioned in this Regulation. The proposed Facility is closely modelled on the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. | (28) The Facility should be supported with resources from the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe amounting to EUR 420 million and a maximum amount of EUR 1 500 million in loans for the period from 2025-2027. The amount should cover support provided by the Union for projects approved under the NIP, as referred to in Article 18(2), and complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance. The non-repayable support should be financed from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. In order to maximise Union financial support, the 9 % provisioning required for the loans corresponding to EUR 135 million should be covered from the NDICI- Global Europe Emerging challenges and priorities cushion, in line with Articles 6(3) and 17 of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. All provisions under Regulation (EU) 2021/947 should apply unless otherwise mentioned in this Regulation. In particular, Moldova should remain eligible for NDICI regional, thematic and rapid response programmes and in particular for the Humanitarian Aid support. The proposed Facility is closely modelled on the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. |
Or. en
Amendment 82
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (29) Decisions on the release referred to in Article 19(3) for the support in the form of loans should be adopted in the period from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2029. This final date includes the time necessary for the Commission to evaluate the successful fulfilment of the payment conditions concerned and to adopt the subsequent release decision. | (29) Decisions on the release referred to in Article 19(3) for the support in the form of loans must be adopted in the period from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2029. This final date includes the time necessary for the Commission to evaluate the successful fulfilment of the payment conditions concerned and to adopt the subsequent release decision. |
Or. fr
Amendment 83
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (30) In order to maximise the leverage of Union financial support to attract additional investment, and to ensure Union control over the expenditure, the investments supporting the Reform Agenda should be implemented through the NIP. At least 25% of the loan amount released to Moldova should be made available by Moldova to investment projects approved under the NIP. This is in addition to the non-repayable support provided by the Union for these projects. | (30) In order to maximise the leverage of Union financial support to attract additional investment, and to ensure Union control over the expenditure, the investments supporting the Reform Agenda should be implemented through the NIP. At least 25% of the loan amount released to Moldova should be made available by Moldova to investment projects approved under the NIP. |
Or. fr
Amendment 84
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (35) A Facility Agreement should be concluded with Moldova to set up the principles of the financial cooperation between the Union and Moldova, and to specify the necessary mechanisms related to the control, supervision, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and audit of Union funding under the Facility, rules on taxes, duties and charges and measures to prevent, detect, investigate and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest. Consequently, a loan agreement should also be concluded with Moldova setting out specific provisions for the management and implementation of funding provided in the forms of loans. Both the Facility Agreement and the loan agreement should be transmitted to the European Parliament and to the Council, upon request. | (35) A Facility Agreement should be concluded with Moldova to set up the principles of the financial cooperation between the Union and Moldova, and to specify the necessary mechanisms related to the control, supervision, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and audit of Union funding under the Facility, rules on taxes, duties and charges and measures to prevent, detect, investigate and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest. Consequently, a loan agreement should also be concluded with Moldova setting out specific provisions for the management and implementation of funding provided in the forms of loans. Both the Facility Agreement and the loan agreement should be transmitted without delay, simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. |
Or. en
Amendment 85
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (35) A Facility Agreement should be concluded with Moldova to set up the principles of the financial cooperation between the Union and Moldova, and to specify the necessary mechanisms related to the control, supervision, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and audit of Union funding under the Facility, rules on taxes, duties and charges and measures to prevent, detect, investigate and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest. Consequently, a loan agreement should also be concluded with Moldova setting out specific provisions for the management and implementation of funding provided in the forms of loans. Both the Facility Agreement and the loan agreement should be transmitted to the European Parliament and to the Council, upon request. | (35) A Facility Agreement should be concluded with Moldova to set up the principles of the financial cooperation between the Union and Moldova, and to specify the necessary mechanisms related to the control, supervision, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and audit of Union funding under the Facility, rules on taxes, duties and charges and measures to prevent, detect, investigate and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest. Consequently, a loan agreement should also be concluded with Moldova setting out specific provisions for the management and implementation of funding provided in the forms of loans. Both the Facility Agreement and the loan agreement must be transmitted to the European Parliament and to the Council, upon request. |
Or. fr
Amendment 86
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (35) A Facility Agreement should be concluded with Moldova to set up the principles of the financial cooperation between the Union and Moldova, and to specify the necessary mechanisms related to the control, supervision, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and audit of Union funding under the Facility, rules on taxes, duties and charges and measures to prevent, detect, investigate and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest. Consequently, a loan agreement should also be concluded with Moldova setting out specific provisions for the management and implementation of funding provided in the forms of loans. Both the Facility Agreement and the loan agreement should be transmitted to the European Parliament and to the Council, upon request. | (35) A Facility Agreement should be concluded with Moldova to set up the principles of the financial cooperation between the Union and Moldova, and to specify the necessary mechanisms related to the control, supervision, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and audit of Union funding under the Facility, rules on taxes, duties and charges and measures to prevent, detect, investigate and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest. Consequently, a loan agreement should also be concluded with Moldova setting out specific provisions for the management and implementation of funding provided in the forms of loans. Both the Facility Agreement and the loan agreement should be transmitted to the European Parliament and to the Council. |
Or. en
Amendment 87
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (37) The implementation of the Facility should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised set of targeted reforms and investment-related priorities in Moldova (the ‘Reform Agenda’), providing a framework for boosting inclusive sustainable socio-economic growth, clearly articulated and aligned with Union accession requirements and the fundamentals of the enlargement process. The Reform Agenda will serve as an overarching framework to achieve the objectives of the Facility. The Reform Agenda should be prepared in close consultation with relevant stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations and their input should be reflected. Disbursement of Union support should be conditional on compliance with the payment conditions and on measurable progress in the implementation of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda assessed and formally approved by the Commission. The release of funds should be structured accordingly, reflecting the objectives of the Facility. | (37) The implementation of the Facility should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised set of targeted reforms and investment-related priorities in Moldova (the ‘Reform Agenda’), providing a framework for boosting inclusive sustainable socio-economic growth, clearly articulated and aligned with Union accession requirements and the fundamentals of the enlargement process. The Reform Agenda will serve as an overarching framework to achieve the objectives of the Facility. The Reform Agenda should be prepared in close consultation with the Parliament of Moldova and relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society organisations and their input should be reflected. Disbursement of Union support should be conditional on compliance with the payment conditions and on measurable progress in the implementation of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda assessed and formally approved by the Commission. The release of funds should be structured accordingly, reflecting the objectives of the Facility. |
Or. en
Amendment 88
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (37) The implementation of the Facility should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised set of targeted reforms and investment-related priorities in Moldova (the ‘Reform Agenda’), providing a framework for boosting inclusive sustainable socio-economic growth, clearly articulated and aligned with Union accession requirements and the fundamentals of the enlargement process. The Reform Agenda will serve as an overarching framework to achieve the objectives of the Facility. The Reform Agenda should be prepared in close consultation with relevant stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations and their input should be reflected. Disbursement of Union support should be conditional on compliance with the payment conditions and on measurable progress in the implementation of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda assessed and formally approved by the Commission. The release of funds should be structured accordingly, reflecting the objectives of the Facility. | (37) The implementation of the Facility should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised set of targeted reforms and investment-related priorities in Moldova (the ‘Reform Agenda’), providing a framework for boosting inclusive sustainable socio-economic growth, clearly articulated and aligned with Union accession requirements and the fundamentals of the enlargement process. The Reform Agenda will serve as an overarching framework to achieve the objectives of the Facility. The Reform Agenda should be prepared in close consultation with relevant stakeholders, including social partners, academic institutions and civil society organisations and their input should be reflected. Disbursement of Union support should be conditional on compliance with the payment conditions and on measurable progress in the implementation of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda assessed and formally approved by the Commission. The release of funds should be structured accordingly, reflecting the objectives of the Facility. |
Or. en
Amendment 89
Željana Zovko
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (37) The implementation of the Facility should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised set of targeted reforms and investment-related priorities in Moldova (the ‘Reform Agenda’), providing a framework for boosting inclusive sustainable socio-economic growth, clearly articulated and aligned with Union accession requirements and the fundamentals of the enlargement process. The Reform Agenda will serve as an overarching framework to achieve the objectives of the Facility. The Reform Agenda should be prepared in close consultation with relevant stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations and their input should be reflected. Disbursement of Union support should be conditional on compliance with the payment conditions and on measurable progress in the implementation of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda assessed and formally approved by the Commission. The release of funds should be structured accordingly, reflecting the objectives of the Facility. | (37) The implementation of the Facility should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised set of targeted reforms and investment-related priorities in Moldova (the ‘Reform Agenda’), providing a framework for boosting inclusive sustainable socio-economic growth, clearly articulated and aligned with Union accession requirements and the fundamentals of the enlargement process. The Reform Agenda will serve as an overarching framework to achieve the objectives of the Facility. The Reform Agenda should be prepared in close consultation with relevant stakeholders, including social partners, civil society organisations as well as minorities and their input should be reflected. Disbursement of Union support should be conditional on compliance with the payment conditions and on measurable progress in the implementation of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda assessed and formally approved by the Commission. The release of funds should be structured accordingly, reflecting the objectives of the Facility. |
Or. en
Amendment 90
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (37) The implementation of the Facility should be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised set of targeted reforms and investment-related priorities in Moldova (the ‘Reform Agenda’), providing a framework for boosting inclusive sustainable socio-economic growth, clearly articulated and aligned with Union accession requirements and the fundamentals of the enlargement process. The Reform Agenda will serve as an overarching framework to achieve the objectives of the Facility. The Reform Agenda should be prepared in close consultation with relevant stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations and their input should be reflected. Disbursement of Union support should be conditional on compliance with the payment conditions and on measurable progress in the implementation of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda assessed and formally approved by the Commission. The release of funds should be structured accordingly, reflecting the objectives of the Facility. | (37) The implementation of the Facility must be underpinned by a coherent and prioritised set of targeted reforms and investment-related priorities in Moldova (the ‘Reform Agenda’), providing a framework for boosting inclusive sustainable socio-economic growth, clearly articulated and aligned with Union accession requirements and the fundamentals of the enlargement process. The Reform Agenda will serve as an overarching framework to achieve the objectives of the Facility. The Reform Agenda must be prepared in close consultation with relevant stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations and their input should be reflected. Disbursement of Union support must be conditional on compliance with the payment conditions and on measurable progress in the implementation of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda assessed and formally approved by the Commission. The release of funds should be structured accordingly, reflecting the objectives of the Facility. |
Or. fr
Amendment 91
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (38) The Reform Agenda should include targeted reform measures and priority investment areas, along with payment conditions in the form of measurable qualitative and quantitative steps that indicate satisfactory progress or completion of those measures, and a timetable for the implementation of those measures. The Reform Agenda should also include a preliminary list of planned investment projects intended for implementation under NIP. Those steps should be planned to be implemented for no later than 31 December 2027, although it should be possible for the overall completion of the measures, to which such steps refer, to extend beyond 2027 but not later than 31 December 2028. The Reform Agenda should include an explanation of Moldova’s system to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, corruption, including high-level corruption, fraud and conflicts of interest, when using the funds provided under the Facility, and the arrangements to avoid double funding from the Facility and other Union programmes as well as other donors. | (38) The Reform Agenda must include targeted reform measures and priority investment areas, along with payment conditions in the form of measurable qualitative and quantitative steps that indicate satisfactory progress or completion of those measures, and a timetable for the implementation of those measures. The Reform Agenda should also include a preliminary list of planned investment projects intended for implementation under NIP. Those steps should be planned to be implemented for no later than 31 December 2027, although it should be possible for the overall completion of the measures, to which such steps refer, to extend beyond 2027 but not later than 31 December 2028. The Reform Agenda must include an explanation of Moldova’s system to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, corruption, including high-level corruption, fraud and conflicts of interest, when using the funds provided under the Facility, and the arrangements to avoid double funding from the Facility and other Union programmes as well as other donors. |
Or. fr
Amendment 92
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (40) Measures under the Reform Agenda should contribute to improving an efficient public financial management and control system, money laundering, tax avoidance, tax evasion, fraud and organised crime and to an effective system of State aid control, with the aim of ensuring fair conditions for all undertakings. | (40) Measures under the Reform Agenda must contribute to improving an efficient public financial management and control system, money laundering, tax avoidance, tax evasion, fraud and organised crime and to an effective system of State aid control, with the aim of ensuring fair conditions for all undertakings. |
Or. fr
Amendment 93
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (41) The Reform Agenda should contain a description of such systems as well as specific steps related to Chapter 32 in order to support Moldova in bringing its audit and controls requirements in line with Union standards. In the event that a request for the release of funds includes a step related to Chapter 32, referred to in Article 19(2), the Commission may not adopt a decision authorizing the release of funds unless it assesses such step positively. | (41) The Reform Agenda must contain a description of such systems as well as specific steps related to Chapter 32 in order to support Moldova in bringing its audit and controls requirements in line with Union standards. In the event that a request for the release of funds includes a step related to Chapter 32, referred to in Article 19(2), the Commission may not adopt a decision authorizing the release of funds unless it assesses such step positively. |
Or. fr
Amendment 94
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (42) The Facility Agreement should also include indicators for assessing progress towards the achievement of general and specific objectives of the Facility set out in this Regulation. Those indicators should be based on internationally agreed indicators. Indicators should also, to the extent possible, be coherent with the key performance indicators included in Commission Implementing Decision approving the Reform Agendas for the Western Balkans under Regulation (EU) 2024/1449 and in the EFSD+ Results Measurement Framework. The indicators should be relevant, accepted, credible, easy, and robust. | (42) The Facility Agreement must also include indicators for assessing progress towards the achievement of general and specific objectives of the Facility set out in this Regulation. Those indicators must be based on internationally agreed indicators. Indicators must also, to the extent possible, be coherent with the key performance indicators included in Commission Implementing Decision approving the Reform Agendas for the Western Balkans under Regulation (EU) 2024/1449 and in the EFSD+ Results Measurement Framework. The indicators must be relevant, accepted, credible, easy, and robust. |
Or. fr
Amendment 95
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (43) The Commission should assess the Reform Agenda based on the list of criteria set out in this Regulation. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to approve the Reform Agenda. The Commission will duly take into account Council decision 2010/427/EU (11) and the role of the European External Action Service (EEAS), where appropriate. | (43) The Commission must assess the Reform Agenda based on the list of criteria set out in this Regulation. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to approve the Reform Agenda. The Commission will duly take into account Council decision 2010/427/EU (11) and the role of the European External Action Service (EEAS), where appropriate. |
Or. fr
Amendment 96
Željana Zovko
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (43 a) In the case of significant delays in adopting the Reform Agenda, the Commission should do everything in its power to accelerate the decision-making process and help Moldovan authorities adopt an appropriate Reform Agenda. |
Or. en
Amendment 97
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (44) The work programme within the meaning of Article 110(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 adopted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) 2021/947 should cover the amounts funded from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. | deleted |
Or. fr
Amendment 98
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (45) Given the need for flexibility in the implementation of the Facility, it should be possible for Moldova to make a reasoned request to the Commission to amend the implementing decision, where the Reform Agenda, including relevant payment conditions, is no longer achievable, either partially or totally, because of objective circumstances. Moldova should be able to make a reasoned request to amend the Reform Agenda, including by proposing addenda, where relevant. The Commission should be able to amend the implementing decision. | (45) Given the need for flexibility in the implementation of the Facility, it should be possible for Moldova to make a reasoned request to the Commission to amend the delegated act, where the Reform Agenda, including relevant payment conditions, is no longer achievable, either partially or totally, because of objective circumstances. Moldova should be able to make a reasoned request to amend the Reform Agenda, including by proposing addenda, where relevant. The Commission should be able to amend the delegated act. |
Or. en
Amendment 99
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (46) The Facility Agreement should provide the obligation for Moldova to ensure the collection of, and access to data in compliance with Union data protection principles and with applicable data protection rules, adequate data on persons and entities receiving funding, including beneficial ownership information, for the implementation of the Reform Agenda. Financial support for the Reform Agenda should be possible in the form of a loan. In the context of Moldova’s financing needs, it is appropriate to organise the financial assistance under the diversified funding strategy provided for in Article 224of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and established as a single funding method therein, which is expected to enhance the liquidity of Union bonds and the attractiveness and cost-effectiveness of Union issuance. | (46) The Facility Agreement should provide the obligation for Moldova to ensure the collection of, and access to data in compliance with Union data protection principles and with applicable data protection rules, adequate data on persons and entities receiving funding, including beneficial ownership information, for the implementation of the Reform Agenda. Financial support for the Reform Agenda may only take the form of a loan. In the context of Moldova’s financing needs, it is appropriate to organise the financial assistance under the diversified funding strategy provided for in Article 224of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and established as a single funding method therein, which is expected to enhance the liquidity of Union bonds and the attractiveness and cost-effectiveness of Union issuance. |
Or. fr
Amendment 100
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (48) Considering that the financial risks associated with the support to Moldova in the form of loans under the Facility is comparable to the financial risks associated with lending operations under Regulation (EU) 2021/947, provisioning for the financial liability from loans under this Regulation should be constituted at the rate of 9 %, in line with Article 214 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and the funding of the provisioning should be sourced from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. | (48) Considering that the financial risks associated with the support to Moldova in the form of loans under the Facility is comparable to the financial risks associated with lending operations under Regulation (EU) 2021/947, provisioning for the financial liability from loans under this Regulation should be constituted at the rate of 9 %, in line with Article 214 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and the funding of the provisioning should be sourced from the emerging challenges and priorities cushion under Article 6(3)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. |
Or. en
Amendment 101
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (49) In order to ensure that Moldova disposes of start-up funding for the implementation of the first reforms, it should have access to up to 7 % of the total amount provided for in this Facility, after deduction of complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance, and provisioning for loans, in the form of a pre-financing, subject to availability of funding and to the respect of the preconditions for support under the Facility. | (49) In order to ensure that Moldova disposes of start-up funding for the implementation of the first reforms, it should have access to up to 20 % of the total amount provided for in this Facility, after deduction of complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance, and provisioning for loans, in the form of a pre-financing, subject to availability of funding and to the respect of the preconditions for support under the Facility. |
Or. en
Amendment 102
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (49) In order to ensure that Moldova disposes of start-up funding for the implementation of the first reforms, it should have access to up to 7 % of the total amount provided for in this Facility, after deduction of complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance, and provisioning for loans, in the form of a pre-financing, subject to availability of funding and to the respect of the preconditions for support under the Facility. | (49) In order to ensure that Moldova disposes of start-up funding for the implementation of the first reforms, it should have access to up to 20 % of the total amount provided for in this Facility, after deduction of complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance, and provisioning for loans, in the form of a pre-financing, subject to availability of funding and to the respect of the preconditions for support under the Facility. |
Or. en
Amendment 103
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (49 a) Considering the needs provided for by the specific situation in Moldova, the complementary support should correspond to at least 20 % of total non-repayable financial support and should include measures to strengthen the administrative capacities of Moldovan authorities and other stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society organisations. |
Or. en
Amendment 104
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (50) It is important to guarantee both flexibility and programmability in providing Union support to Moldova. Moldova should submit on a six-monthly basis a duly justified request for the release of funds at the latest two months after the timeline for the planned fulfilment of steps, set in the Commission Implementing Decision approving the Reform Agenda. For that purpose, funds under the Facility should be released according to a fixed semi-annual schedule, subject to availability of funding, on the basis of a request for the release of funds submitted by Moldova and following verification by the Commission of the satisfactory fulfilment of both the general conditions related to macro-financial stability, sound public financial management, transparency and oversight of the budget and the relevant payment conditions. Where a payment condition is not fulfilled as per the indicative timeline set in the decision approving the Reform Agenda, the Commission could withhold in whole or in part the release of funds corresponding to that condition, following a methodology on partial payments. The release of the corresponding withheld funds could take place during the next window for the release of funds and up to twelve months after the original deadline set out in the indicative timeline, provided that the payment conditions have been fulfilled. In the first year of implementation, that deadline should be extended to 24 months from the initial negative assessment. | (50) It is important to guarantee both flexibility and programmability in providing Union support to Moldova. Moldova should submit on a six-monthly basis a duly justified request for the release of funds at the latest two months after the timeline for the planned fulfilment of steps, set in the delegated act approving the Reform Agenda. For that purpose, funds under the Facility should be released according to a fixed semi-annual schedule, subject to availability of funding, on the basis of a request for the release of funds submitted by Moldova and following verification by the Commission of the satisfactory fulfilment of both the general conditions related to macro-financial stability, sound public financial management, transparency and oversight of the budget and the relevant payment conditions. Where a payment condition is not fulfilled as per the indicative timeline set in the decision approving the Reform Agenda, the Commission could withhold in whole or in part the release of funds corresponding to that condition, following a methodology on partial payments. The release of the corresponding withheld funds could take place during the next window for the release of funds and up to twelve months after the original deadline set out in the indicative timeline, provided that the payment conditions have been fulfilled. In the first year of implementation, that deadline should be extended to 24 months from the initial negative assessment. |
Or. en
Amendment 105
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (52) The Commission should provide, upon request of the European Parliament in the framework of the discharge procedure, detailed information about the implementation of the Union budget under the Facility, in particular as regards audits carried out, including weaknesses identified and corrective measures taken, and as regards projects approved under NIP, including where applicable the amount of Moldova’s co-financing as well as other sources of contributions including from other Union financing instruments. | (52) The Commission must provide, upon request of the European Parliament in the framework of the discharge procedure, detailed information about the implementation of the Union budget under the Facility, in particular as regards audits carried out, including weaknesses identified and corrective measures taken, and as regards projects approved under NIP, including where applicable the amount of Moldova’s co-financing as well as other sources of contributions including from other Union financing instruments. |
Or. fr
Amendment 106
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (52) The Commission should provide, upon request of the European Parliament in the framework of the discharge procedure, detailed information about the implementation of the Union budget under the Facility, in particular as regards audits carried out, including weaknesses identified and corrective measures taken, and as regards projects approved under NIP, including where applicable the amount of Moldova’s co-financing as well as other sources of contributions including from other Union financing instruments. | (52) The Commission should provide the European Parliament in the framework of the discharge procedure with detailed information about the implementation of the Union budget under the Facility, in particular as regards audits carried out, including weaknesses identified and corrective measures taken, and as regards projects approved under NIP, including where applicable the amount of Moldova’s co-financing as well as other sources of contributions including from other Union financing instruments. |
Or. en
Amendment 107
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (54) In the interest of transparency and accountability, Moldova should publish data on final recipients receiving amounts of funding exceeding the equivalent of EUR 50 000 cumulatively during the implementation of reforms and investments under this Facility. | (54) In the interest of transparency and accountability, Moldova should publish data on final recipients receiving amounts of funding exceeding the equivalent of EUR 50 000 cumulatively during the implementation of reforms and investments under this Facility. All information about the final beneficiaries should be made publicly available through a user-friendly web platform. |
Or. en
Amendment 108
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (54) In the interest of transparency and accountability, Moldova should publish data on final recipients receiving amounts of funding exceeding the equivalent of EUR 50 000 cumulatively during the implementation of reforms and investments under this Facility. | (54) In the interest of transparency and accountability, Moldova must publish data on final recipients receiving amounts of funding exceeding the equivalent of EUR 10 000 cumulatively during the implementation of reforms and investments under this Facility. |
Or. fr
Amendment 109
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (57) In accordance with Article 129 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the necessary rights and access should be granted to the Commission, OLAF, the Court of Auditors and, where applicable the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), including by third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds. | (57) In accordance with Article 129 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the necessary rights and access should be granted to the Commission, OLAF, the Court of Auditors and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), including by third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds. |
Or. en
Amendment 110
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (58) The Commission should ensure that the financial interests of the Union are effectively protected under the Facility. Considering the long track record of financial assistance provided to Moldova also under indirect management and taking into account its gradual alignment with the Unions internal control standards and practices, the Commission should rely to a great extent on the operation of Moldova’s internal control and fraud prevention systems. In particular, the Commission and OLAF and, where applicable, the EPPO should be informed of all suspected cases of irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest affecting the implementation of funds under the Facility without delay. | (58) The Commission must ensure that the financial interests of the Union are effectively protected under the Facility. Considering the long track record of financial assistance provided to Moldova also under indirect management and taking into account its gradual alignment with the Unions internal control standards and practices, the Commission should rely to a great extent on the operation of Moldova’s internal control and fraud prevention systems. In particular, the Commission and OLAF and, where applicable, the EPPO should be informed of all suspected cases of irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest affecting the implementation of funds under the Facility without delay. |
Or. fr
Amendment 111
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (59) Furthermore, Moldova should report the irregularities including fraud which have been the subject of a primary administrative or judicial finding, without delay, to the Commission and keep it informed of the progress of administrative and legal proceedings. With the objective of alignment to good practices in Member States, this reporting should be done by electronic means, using the Irregularity Management System, established by the Commission. | (59) Furthermore, Moldova must report the irregularities including fraud which have been the subject of a primary administrative or judicial finding, without delay, to the Commission, and to competent entities such as the European Parliament, and keep it informed of the progress of administrative and legal proceedings. With the objective of alignment to good practices in Member States, this reporting should be done by electronic means, using the Irregularity Management System, established by the Commission. |
Or. fr
Amendment 112
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (60) Moldova should establish a monitoring system feeding into a semi-annual report on the fulfilment of its Reform Agenda’s payment conditions accompanying the semi-annual request for the release of funds. Moldova should collect and provide access to data and information allowing the prevention, detection and correction of irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest, in relation to the measures supported by the Facility. | (60) Moldova must establish a monitoring system feeding into a semi-annual report on the fulfilment of its Reform Agenda’s payment conditions accompanying the semi-annual request for the release of funds. Moldova must collect and provide access to data and information allowing the prevention, detection and correction of irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest, in relation to the measures supported by the Facility. |
Or. fr
Amendment 113
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (61) The Commission should ensure that clear monitoring and independent evaluation mechanisms are in place in order to provide effective accountability and transparency in implementing the Union budget, and to ensure effective assessment of progress towards the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation. | (61) The Commission must ensure that clear monitoring and independent evaluation mechanisms are in place in order to provide effective accountability and transparency in implementing the Union budget, and to ensure effective assessment of progress towards the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation. |
Or. fr
Amendment 114
Vasile Dîncu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (61 a) The Commission should set out clear guidelines and criteria for assessing Moldova's compliance with its preconditions for Union support. The Commission should ensure the transparency of the evaluation process in all its stages. |
Or. en
Amendment 115
Vasile Dîncu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (62) The Commission should provide an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on progress towards the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation. | (62) The Commission should provide a detailed annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on progress towards the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation. |
Or. en
Amendment 116
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (62) The Commission should provide an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on progress towards the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation. | (62) The Commission must provide an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on progress towards the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation. |
Or. fr
Amendment 117
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (63) The Commission should carry out an evaluation of the Facility upon its completion. | (63) The Commission must carry out an evaluation of the Facility upon its completion. |
Or. fr
Amendment 118
Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Dan Barna, Marjan Šarec, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (64) Moldova should support free pluralistic media that enhance and promote the understanding of Union values and the benefits and obligations of potential Union membership, while undertaking decisive actions in terms of tackling Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference. They should also ensure pro-active, clear and consistent public communication, including on the Union support. The recipients of Union funding should actively acknowledge the origin and ensure visibility of the Union funding, in line with the Communication and Visibility Manual for EU External Actions. | (64) Given Russia’s interference in Moldova’s 2024 presidential elections and constitutional referendum in Moldova, the Facility should enable Moldova to strengthen its resilience to foreign malign interference in its sovereignty, democratic processes and institutions. This requires close cooperation between the Moldovan authorities, civil society and the media. Moldova should support free pluralistic media and civil society projects that enhance and promote democracy, awareness and responsible participation of citizens in democratic processes, the understanding of Union values and the benefits and obligations of potential Union membership, while undertaking decisive actions in terms of tackling Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference. They should also ensure pro-active, clear and consistent public communication, including on the Union support. The recipients of Union funding should actively acknowledge the origin and ensure visibility of the Union funding, in line with the Communication and Visibility Manual for EU External Actions. |
Or. en
Amendment 119
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (65) Implementation of the Facility should also be accompanied by enhanced strategic communication and public diplomacy to promote the values of the Union and highlight the added value of the Union’s support. | (65) Implementation of the Facility should also be accompanied by enhanced strategic communication and public diplomacy to promote the values of the Union and highlight the added value of the Union’s support, while focusing on the agency of the Moldovan society in shaping the transformative opportunity offered by the Facility. |
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Amendment 120
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The Regulation shall provide assistance to Moldova for the delivery of EU-related reforms, in particular inclusive and sustainable socio-economic reforms and reforms concerning fundamentals of the enlargement process, aligned with Union values, as well as investments to implement Moldova’s Reform Agenda. | 2. The Regulation shall provide assistance to Moldova for the delivery of EU-related reforms, in particular inclusive and sustainable socio-economic reforms and reforms concerning fundamentals of the enlargement process, aligned with Union values, as well as investments to implement Moldova’s Reform Agenda. The Facility should also contribute to fighting poverty, tackling unemployment and lead to quality job creation in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights. |
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Amendment 121
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The Regulation shall provide assistance to Moldova for the delivery of EU-related reforms, in particular inclusive and sustainable socio-economic reforms and reforms concerning fundamentals of the enlargement process, aligned with Union values, as well as investments to implement Moldova’s Reform Agenda. | 2. The Regulation shall provide assistance to Moldova for the delivery of EU-related economic reforms and reforms concerning fundamentals of the enlargement process, as well as investments to implement Moldova’s Reform Agenda. |
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Amendment 122
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (8) ‘blending operation’ means an operation supported by the Union budget that combines non-repayable forms of support from the Union budget with repayable forms of support from development or other public financial institutions, including export credit agencies, or from commercial finance institutions and investors; | deleted |
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Amendment 123
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (8) ‘blending operation’ means an operation supported by the Union budget that combines non-repayable forms of support from the Union budget with repayable forms of support from development or other public financial institutions, including export credit agencies, or from commercial finance institutions and investors; | deleted |
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Amendment 124
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (10) ‘do no significant harm’ means not supporting or carrying out economic activities that do significant harm to any environmental objective, where relevant, within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852; | deleted |
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Amendment 125
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) support the enlargement process by accelerating the alignment with Union values, laws, rules, standards, policies and practices (‘acquis’) through the adoption and implementation of reforms with a view to future Union membership; | (a) support the enlargement process by accelerating the alignment with Union values, laws, rules, standards, policies and practices (‘acquis’) through the adoption and implementation of reforms with a view to more rapidly achieving Union membership; |
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Amendment 126
Merja Kyllönen
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) support progressive integration of Moldova into the Union single market; | (b) support progressive integration of Moldova into the Union single market, including with a view to removing the tariff quotas that are applied to Moldova’s exports; |
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Amendment 127
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) support progressive integration of Moldova into the Union single market; | (b) support progressive integration of Moldova into the Union single market and social cohesion; |
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Amendment 128
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) accelerate the socio-economic convergence of Moldova’s economy with the Union; | (c) accelerate the socio-economic convergence of Moldova’s economy with the Union, in particular the decarbonisation of its economy; |
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Amendment 129
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) accelerate the socio-economic convergence of Moldova’s economy with the Union; | (c) accelerate the upward socio-economic convergence of Moldova’s economy with the Union; |
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Amendment 130
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) accelerate the socio-economic convergence of Moldova’s economy with the Union; | (c) accelerate the economic convergence of Moldova’s economy with the Union; |
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Amendment 131
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) foster good neighbourly relations, as well as people-to-people contact. | deleted |
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Amendment 132
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) foster good neighbourly relations, as well as people-to-people contact. | (d) reinforce territorial integrity, foster good neighbourly relations, as well as people-to-people contact. |
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Amendment 133
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d a) directly contribute to improving the quality of life of Moldovan citizens by addressing key socio-economic challenges, reducing inequalities, and enhancing access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities, thereby fostering public awareness and understanding of the tangible benefits of Union integration; |
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Amendment 134
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d b) support Moldova's development by considering its unique and challenging circumstances, including the ongoing security threats, economic difficulties, and energy vulnerabilities exacerbated by Russia’s unjust war of aggression against Ukraine and external interference. |
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Amendment 135
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; | (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary by supporting ongoing judicial reform, including improved vetting procedures, investments in the number and quality of judicial training institutions, and the enabling of accelerated procedures for appointments of judges to courts; this further includes reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption, oligarchic structures as well as any form of nepotism, favouritism, and conflicts of interests, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; supporting the de-carbonisation of the economy and the fight against the informal economy; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; empowering future generations with access to significant political and socio-economic opportunities, including leadership; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons as well as other vulnerable groups; enhancing inclusion and accessibility for persons with disabilities, and in particular transition from institutional care to community-based support and independent living; |
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Amendment 136
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; | (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; |
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Amendment 137
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; | (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance and aggressive tax planning; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, academic institutions and social partners, fostering social dialogue; strengthening social and family policies, supporting in particular children left home by their parents working abroad, children with disabilities and institutional care facilities; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons with disabilities and those belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; |
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Amendment 138
Andrzej Halicki, Ewa Kopacz, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; | (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering meaningful engagement and social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, children’s rights and child and youth participation, non-discrimination, inclusiveness and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; |
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Amendment 139
Ivaylo Valchev
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; | (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities; |
Or. en
Amendment 140
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; | (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech and Russian propaganda and disinformation; consolidating freedom of religions and belief; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities. |
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Amendment 141
Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; | (a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, transparency and accountability of public institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption, oligarchic influence and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma; |
Or. en
Amendment 142
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) fight disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference against the Union and its values; | deleted |
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Amendment 143
Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) fight disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference against the Union and its values; | (c) fight disinformation, hybrid threats, cyberattacks and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference against the Union and its values by boosting disinformation countering instruments, strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure and enhancing resilience against malign external influences; |
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Amendment 144
Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Dan Barna, Marjan Šarec, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) fight disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference against the Union and its values; | (c) fight disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference against Moldova’s sovereignty, democratic processes and institutions, as well as against the Union and its values; |
Or. en
Amendment 145
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) fight disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference against the Union and its values; | (c) fight disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference against the Union and its values, as carried out by Russia in particular; |
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Amendment 146
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) fight disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference against the Union and its values; | (c) fight disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference against the Union and promote its values; |
Or. en
Amendment 147
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) move towards harmonisation of visa policies with the Union; | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 148
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) reinforce the effectiveness of public administration, build capacities and invest in administrative staff in Moldova; ensure access to information, public scrutiny and the involvement of civil society in decision-making processes; support transparency, accountability, structural reforms and good governance at all levels, including as regards their powers of oversight and inquiry over the distribution of and access to public funds as well as in the areas of public financial management and public procurement and State aid control; support initiatives and bodies involved in supporting and enforcing international justice in Moldova; | (e) reinforce the effectiveness and institutional memory of public administration, in particular for specialised sectors relevant for Union accession, build capacities and invest in central, regional and local administrative staff in Moldova as well as in the ability to attract and retain talent in particular young talent in public service; ensure access to information civil society organisations and individuals, including access to environmental information with full compliance with the Aarhus Convention as well as public scrutiny and the involvement of civil society in decision-making processes; support transparency, accountability, structural reforms and good governance at all levels, including as regards their powers of oversight and inquiry over the distribution of and access to public funds as well as in the areas of public financial management and public procurement and State aid control; support initiatives and bodies involved in supporting and enforcing international justice in Moldova; |
Or. en
Amendment 149
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) reinforce the effectiveness of public administration, build capacities and invest in administrative staff in Moldova; ensure access to information, public scrutiny and the involvement of civil society in decision-making processes; support transparency, accountability, structural reforms and good governance at all levels, including as regards their powers of oversight and inquiry over the distribution of and access to public funds as well as in the areas of public financial management and public procurement and State aid control; support initiatives and bodies involved in supporting and enforcing international justice in Moldova; | (e) reinforce the effectiveness of public administration, build capacities and invest in administrative staff in Moldova; ensure access to information, support transparency, accountability, structural reforms and good governance at all levels, including as regards their powers of oversight and inquiry over the distribution of and access to public funds as well as in the areas of public financial management and public procurement and State aid control; |
Or. en
Amendment 150
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f) accelerate the transition of Moldova to sustainable, climate-neutral and inclusive economy, that is capable of withstanding competitive market pressures of the Union single market, and to a stable investment environment and reduce its strategic dependency; | (f) accelerate the transition of Moldova to sustainable, climate-neutral and inclusive economy, that is capable of withstanding competitive market pressures of the Union single market, and to a stable investment environment and reduce its strategic dependency while ensuring a sufficient transition period to mitigate the impact on citizens and avoid placing an undue financial or social burden on them, allowing for a gradual adaptation to the necessary changes; prioritise the well-being of citizens, ensuring that they are not disproportionately affected during the shift to new policies or systems; |
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Amendment 151
Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f) accelerate the transition of Moldova to sustainable, climate-neutral and inclusive economy, that is capable of withstanding competitive market pressures of the Union single market, and to a stable investment environment and reduce its strategic dependency; | (f) achieve energy security by diversifying energy sources and by constructing new electricity interconnections with neighbouring countries, while accelerating the transition of the Republic of Moldova to sustainable, climate-neutral and inclusive economy, that is capable of withstanding competitive market pressures of the Union single market, and to a stable investment environment and reduce its strategic dependency; |
Or. en
Amendment 152
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f) accelerate the transition of Moldova to sustainable, climate-neutral and inclusive economy, that is capable of withstanding competitive market pressures of the Union single market, and to a stable investment environment and reduce its strategic dependency; | (f) accelerate the transition of Moldova to a decarbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, that complies with the Union's climate and environmental standards and is capable of withstanding competitive market pressures of the Union single market, and to a stable investment environment and reduce its strategic dependency; |
Or. en
Amendment 153
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f) accelerate the transition of Moldova to sustainable, climate-neutral and inclusive economy, that is capable of withstanding competitive market pressures of the Union single market, and to a stable investment environment and reduce its strategic dependency; | (f) accelerate the transition of Moldova to withstand competitive market pressures of the Union single market, and to a stable investment environment and reduce its strategic dependency; |
Or. en
Amendment 154
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (h) support enhanced integration with the Union single market through improved and sustainable connectivity in line with trans-European networks to reinforce good neighbourly relations, as well as people-to-people contact; | (h) support enhanced integration with the Union single market through improved and sustainable connectivity in line with trans-European networks to reinforce good neighbourly relations, as well as people-to-people contact and promotion of cultural projects and cross-border community projects in cooperation with Moldova’s neighbours; |
Or. en
Amendment 155
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (h) support enhanced integration with the Union single market through improved and sustainable connectivity in line with trans-European networks to reinforce good neighbourly relations, as well as people-to-people contact; | (h) support enhanced integration with the Union single market through improved and sustainable connectivity in line with trans-European networks; |
Or. en
Amendment 156
Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Helmut Brandstätter, Anouk Van Brug, Lucia Yar
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (h) support enhanced integration with the Union single market through improved and sustainable connectivity in line with trans-European networks to reinforce good neighbourly relations, as well as people-to-people contact; | (h) support enhanced integration with the Union single market through improved and sustainable connectivity in line with trans-European networks, including TEN-E and TEN-T network, to reinforce good neighbourly relations, as well as people-to-people contact; |
Or. en
Amendment 157
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable green transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; | deleted |
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Amendment 158
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable green transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; | (i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable green transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle and are implemented in a balanced manner that avoids harmful impact on the population, while supporting Moldova in developing viable and accessible alternatives to fossil fuels; |
Or. en
Amendment 159
Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Helmut Brandstätter, Anouk Van Brug
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable green transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; | (i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable green transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle, taking into consideration the framework for defining environmentally sustainable activities as outlined in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (EU Taxonomy Regulation); |
Or. en
Amendment 160
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable green transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; | (i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable green transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly renewable energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy with emphasis on decentralised renewable energy networks and energy efficiency, while ensuring that the reforms and investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; |
Or. en
Amendment 161
Merja Kyllönen
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable green transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; | (i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable green transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition away from reliance from Russian gas towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient, energy efficient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; |
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Amendment 162
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable green transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; | (i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable clean transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle; |
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Amendment 163
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (j) promote the digital transformation and digital skills as an enabler of sustainable development and inclusive growth; | (j) promote the digital transformation and digital skills; |
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Amendment 164
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point k
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (k) boost innovation, research, and cooperation between academic institutions and industry in support of the green and digital transitions, promoting local industries with a particular emphasis on locally based micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups; | (k) boost innovation, research, and cooperation between academic institutions and industry, promoting local industries, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups; |
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Amendment 165
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point k
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (k) boost innovation, research, and cooperation between academic institutions and industry in support of the green and digital transitions, promoting local industries with a particular emphasis on locally based micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups; | (k) boost innovation, research, and cooperation between academic institutions and industry, also with their counterparts in the Union, in support of the green and digital transitions, promoting local industries with a particular emphasis on locally based micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups; |
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Amendment 166
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point k
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (k) boost innovation, research, and cooperation between academic institutions and industry in support of the green and digital transitions, promoting local industries with a particular emphasis on locally based micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups; | (k) boost innovation, research, and cooperation between academic institutions and industry in support of the clean and digital transitions, promoting local industries with a particular emphasis on locally based micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups; |
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Amendment 167
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (l) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, preventing brain drain and supporting vulnerable communities, including refugees, and support employment policies, including labour rights, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, and fighting poverty. | (l) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, preventing brain drain. |
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Amendment 168
Şerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (l) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, preventing brain drain and supporting vulnerable communities, including refugees, and support employment policies, including labour rights, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, and fighting poverty. | (l) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels in order to improve living standards, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, providing young people with attractive prospects for life and work in the country, preventing brain drain and supporting vulnerable communities, including refugees, and support better employment policies, including labour rights, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, and fighting poverty. |
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Amendment 169
Merja Kyllönen
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (l) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, preventing brain drain and supporting vulnerable communities, including refugees, and support employment policies, including labour rights, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, and fighting poverty. | (l) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, preventing brain drain, increasing equality, raising the standard of living and supporting vulnerable communities, including refugees, and support employment policies, including labour rights, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, and fighting poverty. |
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Amendment 170
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (l) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, preventing brain drain and supporting vulnerable communities, including refugees, and support employment policies, including labour rights, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, and fighting poverty. | (l) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, preventing and reversing brain drain and supporting vulnerable communities, including refugees and rural communities, and support employment policies, including labour rights, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, and fighting poverty. |
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Amendment 171
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (l) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, preventing brain drain and supporting vulnerable communities, including refugees, and support employment policies, including labour rights, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, and fighting poverty. | (l) boost accessible and inclusive quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, preventing brain drain and supporting vulnerable communities, including refugees, and support employment policies, including labour rights, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, and fighting poverty. |
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Amendment 172
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (l) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, preventing brain drain and supporting vulnerable communities, including refugees, and support employment policies, including labour rights, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, and fighting poverty. | (l) boost quality education, training, reskilling and upskilling at all levels, with a particular focus on youth, including tackling youth unemployment, preventing brain drain and supporting vulnerable communities, especially Ukrainian refugees, and support employment policies, including labour rights, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, and fighting poverty. |
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Amendment 173
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (l a) include measures to effectively counter foreign information manipulations and interference (FIMI) by non-EU countries and attacks, including hybrid attacks; |
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Amendment 174
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (l b) support communication activities to improve Moldovan citizens’ awareness of the positive impact of Union accession and understanding of the required reforms. |
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Amendment 175
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Cooperation under the Facility shall be needs-based and shall promote the development effectiveness principles, namely ownership of development priorities by Moldova a focus on clear conditionality and tangible results, inclusive partnerships, transparency and mutual accountability. That cooperation shall be based on an effective and efficient allocation and use of resources. | 2. Cooperation under the Facility shall be needs-based and shall promote the development effectiveness principles, namely ownership of development priorities by Moldova with a focus on clear conditionality and tangible results, inclusive partnerships with local and regional authorities, social partners, and civil society, as well as transparency and mutual accountability. That cooperation shall be based on an effective and efficient allocation and use of resources. |
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Amendment 176
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5 a. In order to maximise international support, it shall be possible for Member States, third countries, international organisations, international financial institutions or other sources to contribute to the implementation of the Facility. Such contributions shall be implemented in accordance with the same rules and conditions and shall constitute external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2), points (a), (d) and (e), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. |
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Amendment 177
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream and promote democracy, human rights and gender equality, progressively align with the social, climate and environmental standards of the Union, mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, including through, where appropriate, environmental impact assessments, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. Those activities shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided by the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) should account to climate objectives. | deleted |
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Amendment 178
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream and promote democracy, human rights and gender equality, progressively align with the social, climate and environmental standards of the Union, mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, including through, where appropriate, environmental impact assessments, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. Those activities shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided by the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) should account to climate objectives. | 6. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream and promote democracy, human rights and gender equality, progressively align with the social, climate and environmental standards of the Union, mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, including through, where appropriate, environmental impact assessments, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. Those activities shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided by the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal. |
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Amendment 179
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream and promote democracy, human rights and gender equality, progressively align with the social, climate and environmental standards of the Union, mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, including through, where appropriate, environmental impact assessments, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. Those activities shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided by the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) should account to climate objectives. | 6. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream and promote democracy, human rights and gender equality, promote Europe’s cultural and historical heritage, in particular through the preservation of the Romanian language across the entire country, progressively align with the social, climate and environmental standards of the Union, mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, including through, where appropriate, environmental impact assessments, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. Those activities shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be compatible with the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) should account to climate objectives. |
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Amendment 180
Andrzej Halicki, Ewa Kopacz, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream and promote democracy, human rights and gender equality, progressively align with the social, climate and environmental standards of the Union, mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, including through, where appropriate, environmental impact assessments, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. Those activities shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided by the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) should account to climate objectives. | 6. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream and promote democracy, human rights, including children's rights, gender equality and inclusiveness, progressively align with the social, climate and environmental standards of the Union, mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, including through, where appropriate, environmental impact assessments, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. Those activities shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided by the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’ and the best interests of the child, in case of children, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) should account to climate objectives. |
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Amendment 181
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream and promote democracy, human rights and gender equality, progressively align with the social, climate and environmental standards of the Union, mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, including through, where appropriate, environmental impact assessments, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. Those activities shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided by the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) should account to climate objectives. | 6. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream and promote democracy, human rights and gender equality, progressively align with the social, climate and environmental standards of the Union, mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, including through environmental impact assessments, in order to identify and properly mitigate potential negative environmental and social impacts, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. Those activities shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided by the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) should account to climate objectives. |
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Amendment 182
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream and promote democracy, human rights and gender equality, progressively align with the social, climate and environmental standards of the Union, mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, including through, where appropriate, environmental impact assessments, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. Those activities shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided by the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach underpinning the European Green Deal. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) should account to climate objectives. | 6. Activities under the Facility shall mainstream and promote democracy, human rights and gender equality, progressively align with the social, climate and environmental standards of the Union, mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation, where relevant, disaster risk reduction, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, including through, where appropriate, environmental impact assessments, and shall support progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. Those activities shall avoid stranded assets, and shall be guided by the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’, as well as by the sustainability mainstreaming approach. At least 37 % of the non-repayable financial support, including provisioning, provided to investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) should account to climate objectives. |
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Amendment 183
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 7. Moldova and the Commission shall ensure that gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the integration of a gender perspective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation of the Reform Agenda and the implementation of the Facility. Moldova and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based upon gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Commission shall report on these measures in the context of its regular reporting under the Gender Action Plans. | deleted |
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Amendment 184
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 7. Moldova and the Commission shall ensure that gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the integration of a gender perspective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation of the Reform Agenda and the implementation of the Facility. Moldova and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based upon gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Commission shall report on these measures in the context of its regular reporting under the Gender Action Plans. | 7. Moldova and the Commission shall ensure, including through the Gender Impact Assessments, that gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the integration of a gender perspective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation of the Reform Agenda and the implementation of the Facility. Moldova and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based upon gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Commission shall report on these measures in the context of its regular reporting under the Gender Action Plans. |
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Amendment 185
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 7 a. The Commission shall ensure that the Parliament of Moldova as well as civil society are meaningfully consulted on the entirety of the Reform Agenda before its submission to the Commission, and are able to fulfil all necessary inquiry and monitoring duties during and after the implementation of the Facility. |
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Amendment 186
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 8. The Facility shall not support activities or measures which are incompatible with Moldova’s Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, and ambition to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 at the latest or that promote investments in fossil fuels, or that cause significant adverse effects on the environment, the climate or biodiversity. | deleted |
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Amendment 187
Dan Barna, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Helmut Brandstätter
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 8. The Facility shall not support activities or measures which are incompatible with Moldova’s Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, and ambition to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 at the latest or that promote investments in fossil fuels, or that cause significant adverse effects on the environment, the climate or biodiversity. | 8. The Facility shall not support activities or measures which are incompatible with Moldova’s Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, and ambition to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 at the latest or that promote investments in fossil fuels, or that cause significant adverse effects on the environment, the climate or biodiversity. The Facility shall consider transitional activities that make a substantial contribution to climate change mitigation where no technologically and economically feasible low carbon alternative exists, provided they are compatible with a pathway to limit the temperature increase to 1,5 °C above pre-industrial levels. |
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Amendment 188
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 8. The Facility shall not support activities or measures which are incompatible with Moldova’s Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, and ambition to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 at the latest or that promote investments in fossil fuels, or that cause significant adverse effects on the environment, the climate or biodiversity. | 8. The Facility shall not support activities or measures which are incompatible with Moldova’s Energy and Climate Plans, Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, and ambition to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 at the latest or that promote investments in fossil fuels, or that cause significant adverse effects on the environment, the climate or biodiversity or any investment that is a stranded asset. |
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Amendment 189
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 8. The Facility shall not support activities or measures which are incompatible with Moldova’s Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, and ambition to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 at the latest or that promote investments in fossil fuels, or that cause significant adverse effects on the environment, the climate or biodiversity. | 8. The Facility shall support any activities or measures that guarantee energy independence, by prioritising investments that align with Moldova’s Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, and ambition to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 at the latest. In achieving this, the Facility shall support a transition period for investments in fossil fuels. |
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Amendment 190
Andrzej Halicki, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 8. The Facility shall not support activities or measures which are incompatible with Moldova’s Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, and ambition to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 at the latest or that promote investments in fossil fuels, or that cause significant adverse effects on the environment, the climate or biodiversity. | 8. The Facility shall not support activities or measures which are incompatible with Moldova’s Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, and ambition to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 at the latest or that cause significant adverse effects on the environment, the climate or biodiversity. |
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Amendment 191
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure, as appropriate, democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of its parliament as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society, including vulnerable groups, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. | 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall ensure democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of the Parliament of Moldova as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society, including vulnerable groups, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. In addition, the Commission shall ensure that civil society in Moldova, including non-governmental organisations, is able to directly report any irregularities concerning funding or final beneficiaries to the Commission via appropriate standing channels, as well as to send to the Commission opinions on the implementation of the Reform Agenda and the evaluation of its measures by the Moldovan government. |
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Amendment 192
Željana Zovko
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure, as appropriate, democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of its parliament as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society, including vulnerable groups, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. | 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure, as appropriate, democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of its parliament as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society, including vulnerable groups, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. The Commission shall set up a mechanism to monitor the inclusion of the aforementioned stakeholders in the entire process. |
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Amendment 193
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure, as appropriate, democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of its parliament as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society, including vulnerable groups, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. | 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure, as appropriate, democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of its parliament as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. |
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Amendment 194
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure, as appropriate, democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of its parliament as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society, including vulnerable groups, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. | 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure, as appropriate, democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of its parliament as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, academic institutions, social partners and civil society, including vulnerable groups, voluntary associations, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. |
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Amendment 195
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure, as appropriate, democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of its parliament as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society, including vulnerable groups, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. | 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure, as appropriate, democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of its parliament as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society, cultural and faith based institutions, including vulnerable groups, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. |
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Amendment 196
Anouk Van Brug, Dan Barna, Fabienne Keller, Joachim Streit, Valérie Hayer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure, as appropriate, democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of its parliament as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society, including vulnerable groups, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. | 9. In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of its parliament as well as of relevant stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society, including vulnerable groups, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. |
Or. en
Amendment 197
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Preconditions for the support under the Facility shall be that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, pluralistic media, an independent judiciary and the rule of law, and guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. | 1. Preconditions for the support under the Facility shall be that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, pluralistic media, an independent judiciary and the rule of law. |
Or. en
Amendment 198
Andrzej Halicki, Ewa Kopacz, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Preconditions for the support under the Facility shall be that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, pluralistic media, an independent judiciary and the rule of law, and guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. | 1. Preconditions for the support under the Facility shall be that Moldova upholds and respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, free and fair elections, pluralistic media, meaningful engagement of the civil society, an independent judiciary and the rule of law, and guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including children's rights and persons belonging to minorities. |
Or. en
Amendment 199
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The Commission may adopt a decision concluding that some of the preconditions set out in paragraph 1 of this Article are not met, and in particular, withhold the release of funds referred to in Article 19, irrespective of whether the payment conditions referred to in Article 10 are fulfilled. | 3. The Commission may adopt a decision concluding that some of the preconditions set out in paragraph 1 of this Article are not met, and in particular, withhold the release of funds referred to in Article 19, irrespective of whether the payment conditions referred to in Article 10 are fulfilled. In case of persistent lack of progress, serious deficiencies and/or regression in the area of the “fundamentals”, the Commission, after consulting the European Parliament and the Council, shall suspend the funding to Moldova. The Commission’s assessment shall be transmitted simultaneously to the European Parliament and the Council. |
Or. en
Amendment 200
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The Facility shall be supported with resources from the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe amounting to EUR 420 million and a maximum amount of EUR 1 500 million in loans. The amount for loans shall not constitute part of the amount of the External Action Guarantee within the meaning of Article 31(4) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. | 1. The Facility shall be supported with a maximum amount of EUR 1 500 million in loans. The amount for loans shall not constitute part of the amount of the External Action Guarantee within the meaning of Article 31(4) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. |
Or. fr
Amendment 201
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The Facility shall be supported with resources from the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe amounting to EUR 420 million and a maximum amount of EUR 1 500 million in loans. The amount for loans shall not constitute part of the amount of the External Action Guarantee within the meaning of Article 31(4) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. | 1. The Facility shall be supported with EUR 1 500 million in loans. The amount for loans shall not constitute part of the amount of the External Action Guarantee within the meaning of Article 31(4) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. |
Or. en
Amendment 202
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The non-repayable financial support shall be financed for the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. It shall cover provisioning for loans amounting to EUR 135 million, support provided by the Union for projects approved under the NIP, as referred to in Article 18(2)and complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance. That funding shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/947. | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 203
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The non-repayable financial support shall be financed for the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. It shall cover provisioning for loans amounting to EUR 135 million, support provided by the Union for projects approved under the NIP, as referred to in Article 18(2)and complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance. That funding shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/947. | No non-repayable financial support shall be granted. |
Or. fr
Amendment 204
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The non-repayable financial support shall be financed for the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. It shall cover provisioning for loans amounting to EUR 135 million, support provided by the Union for projects approved under the NIP, as referred to in Article 18(2)and complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance. That funding shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/947. | The non-repayable financial support shall be financed for the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. It shall support provided by the Union for projects approved under the NIP, as referred to in Article 18(2) and complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance. That funding shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/947. The provisioning for loans amounting to EUR 135 million shall be covered from the NDICI-Global Europe Emerging challenges and priorities cushion in accordance with Article 6(3) and Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2021/947. |
Or. en
Amendment 205
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The release of the Union’s assistance shall be managed by the Commission in a manner consistent with the key principles and objectives of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda. All funds, with the exception of complementary support referred to in paragraph 2, and resources referred to in paragraph 5, shall be provided in twice-yearly instalments based on the completion of the necessary reforms in the specified timelines as agreed in the reform agenda and agreed in the Commission Implementing Decision. | 3. The release of the Union’s assistance shall be managed by the Commission in a manner consistent with the key principles and objectives of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda. All funds lent, with the exception of complementary support referred to in paragraph 2, and resources referred to in paragraph 5, shall be provided in twice-yearly instalments based on the completion of the necessary reforms in the specified timelines as agreed in the reform agenda and agreed in the Commission Implementing Decision. |
Or. fr
Amendment 206
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The release of the Union’s assistance shall be managed by the Commission in a manner consistent with the key principles and objectives of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda. All funds, with the exception of complementary support referred to in paragraph 2, and resources referred to in paragraph 5, shall be provided in twice-yearly instalments based on the completion of the necessary reforms in the specified timelines as agreed in the reform agenda and agreed in the Commission Implementing Decision. | 3. The release of the Union’s assistance shall be managed by the Commission in a manner consistent with the key principles and objectives of reforms set out in the Reform Agenda. All funds, with the exception of complementary support referred to in paragraph 2, and resources referred to in paragraph 5, shall be provided in twice-yearly instalments based on the completion of the necessary reforms in the specified timelines as agreed in the reform agenda and agreed in the delegated act. |
Or. en
Amendment 207
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4 a. Complementary support shall correspond to at least 20 % of total non-repayable financial support as referred to in Article 6(2) and shall include measures to strengthen the administrative capacities of Moldovan authorities as well as capacity building of other stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society organisations. |
Or. en
Amendment 208
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4 a. At least 10 % of the total Facility’s amount shall be dedicated to implementing reforms and projects relevant for the citizens of Moldova living and working abroad, with the objective of boosting engagement and reversing brain drain and skilled manpower. |
Or. en
Amendment 209
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4 b. At least 10 % of the total Facility’s amount shall be dedicated to education and skills related actions designed to offer better long-term opportunities and perspectives for the Moldavian society and economy. |
Or. en
Amendment 210
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. An amount of up to 1% of the non-repayable support referred to in paragraph 2 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, training consultations with Moldova’s authorities, conferences, consultation of stakeholders, including local and regional authorities and civil society organisations, information and communication activities, including inclusive outreach actions, and the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, as well as all other expenditure at headquarters and Union delegation for the administrative and coordination support required for the Facility. Expenses may also cover the costs of activities supporting transparency and of other activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects or programmes on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments. | deleted |
Or. fr
Amendment 211
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. An amount of up to 1% of the non-repayable support referred to in paragraph 2 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, training consultations with Moldova’s authorities, conferences, consultation of stakeholders, including local and regional authorities and civil society organisations, information and communication activities, including inclusive outreach actions, and the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, as well as all other expenditure at headquarters and Union delegation for the administrative and coordination support required for the Facility. Expenses may also cover the costs of activities supporting transparency and of other activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects or programmes on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments. | 5. An amount of up to 0,5 % may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives. Expenses may also cover the costs of activities supporting transparency and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments. |
Or. en
Amendment 212
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. An amount of up to 1% of the non-repayable support referred to in paragraph 2 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, training consultations with Moldova’s authorities, conferences, consultation of stakeholders, including local and regional authorities and civil society organisations, information and communication activities, including inclusive outreach actions, and the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, as well as all other expenditure at headquarters and Union delegation for the administrative and coordination support required for the Facility. Expenses may also cover the costs of activities supporting transparency and of other activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects or programmes on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments. | 5. An amount of up to 2 % of the non-repayable support referred to in paragraph 2 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, training consultations with Moldova’s authorities, conferences, consultation of stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, academic institutions, the citizens of Moldova living and working abroad, and civil society organisations, information and communication activities, including inclusive outreach actions, and the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, as well as all other expenditure at headquarters and Union delegation for the administrative and coordination support required for the Facility. Expenses may also cover the costs of activities supporting transparency and of other activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects or programmes on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments. |
Or. en
Amendment 213
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. An amount of up to 1% of the non-repayable support referred to in paragraph 2 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, training consultations with Moldova’s authorities, conferences, consultation of stakeholders, including local and regional authorities and civil society organisations, information and communication activities, including inclusive outreach actions, and the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, as well as all other expenditure at headquarters and Union delegation for the administrative and coordination support required for the Facility. Expenses may also cover the costs of activities supporting transparency and of other activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects or programmes on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments. | 5. An amount of up to 1% of the non-repayable support referred to in paragraph 2 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, training consultations with Moldova’s authorities, conferences, consultation of stakeholders, including local and regional authorities and civil society organisations, information and communication activities, including inclusive outreach actions insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, as well as all other expenditure at headquarters and Union delegation for the administrative and coordination support required for the Facility. Expenses may also cover the costs of activities supporting transparency and of other activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects or programmes on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments. |
Or. en
Amendment 214
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5 a. Member States, third countries, international organisations, international financial institutions or other sources may provide additional financial contributions to the Facility. Such contributions shall constitute external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2), points (a), (d) and (e), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. Additional amounts received as external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 under the relevant Union legal acts shall be added to the resources referred to in Article 6(1) of this Regulation and be implemented in accordance with the same rules and conditions. |
Or. en
Amendment 215
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) countries which provide a level of support to Moldova comparable to that provided by the Union, taking into account the size of their economy, and for which reciprocal access to external assistance in Moldova is established by the Commission. | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 216
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The reciprocal access referred to in paragraph 1, point (b), may be granted for a limited period of at least one year where a country grants eligibility on equal terms to entities from the Union and from countries eligible under the Facility. | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 217
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. All supplies and materials financed and procured under this Facility shall originate from any country referred to in paragraph 1, points (a) and (b), unless those supplies and materials cannot be sourced under reasonable conditions in any of those countries. In addition, the rules on restrictions laid down in paragraph 6 shall apply. | 3. All supplies and materials financed and procured under this Facility shall originate from any country referred to in paragraph 1, unless those supplies and materials cannot be sourced under reasonable conditions in any of those countries. In addition, the rules on restrictions laid down in paragraph 6 shall apply. |
Or. en
Amendment 218
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) the commitment of Moldova to make decisive progress towards a robust legal framework to fight fraud, and establish more efficient and effective control systems, including appropriate mechanisms for the protection of whistleblowers as well as appropriate mechanisms and measures to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest as well as to strengthen the fight against money laundering, organised crime, misuse of public funds, terrorism financing, tax avoidance, tax fraud or tax evasion, and other illegal activities affecting the funds provided under the Facility; | (a) the commitment of Moldova to make decisive progress towards a robust legal framework to fight fraud, and establish more efficient and effective control systems, including appropriate mechanisms for the protection of whistleblowers as well as appropriate mechanisms and measures to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption, high-level corruption and conflicts of interest as well as to strengthen the fight against money laundering, organised crime, misuse of public funds, terrorism financing, tax avoidance, tax fraud or tax evasion, and other illegal activities affecting the funds provided under the Facility; |
Or. en
Amendment 219
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) the commitment of Moldova to make decisive progress towards a robust legal framework to fight fraud, and establish more efficient and effective control systems, including appropriate mechanisms for the protection of whistleblowers as well as appropriate mechanisms and measures to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest as well as to strengthen the fight against money laundering, organised crime, misuse of public funds, terrorism financing, tax avoidance, tax fraud or tax evasion, and other illegal activities affecting the funds provided under the Facility; | (a) the commitment of Moldova to strictly prioritise the establishment of a robust legal framework to fight fraud, and establish more efficient and effective control systems, including appropriate mechanisms for the protection of whistleblowers as well as appropriate mechanisms and measures to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest as well as to strengthen the fight against money laundering, organised crime, misuse of public funds, terrorism financing, tax avoidance, tax fraud or tax evasion, and other illegal activities affecting the funds provided under the Facility; |
Or. en
Amendment 220
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. In order to receive any support under this Regulation, Moldova shall submit to the Commission a Reform Agenda for 2025-2027 based on the key principles and objectives of socio-economic and fundamental reforms set out in the EU-Moldova Association Agreement, agreed under the European Neighbourhood Policy, and the enlargement policy framework. | 1. In order to receive any support under this Regulation, Moldova shall submit to the Commission a Reform Agenda for 2025-2027 based on the key principles and objectives of economic and fundamental reforms set out in the EU-Moldova Association Agreement, agreed under the European Neighbourhood Policy, and the enlargement policy framework. |
Or. en
Amendment 221
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. The Reform Agenda shall be consistent with and support the reform priorities identified in the context of Moldova’s accession path, and in other relevant documents, the Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement and the ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest. | 4. The Reform Agenda shall be consistent with and support the reform priorities identified in the context of Moldova’s accession path. |
Or. en
Amendment 222
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. The Reform Agenda shall be prepared in an inclusive and transparent manner, in consultation with social partners and civil society organisations. | 6. The Reform Agenda shall be prepared in a transparent manner. |
Or. en
Amendment 223
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. The Reform Agenda shall be prepared in an inclusive and transparent manner, in consultation with social partners and civil society organisations. | 6. The Reform Agenda shall be prepared in an inclusive and transparent manner as well as in meaningful and regular consultation with social partners and civil society organisations. |
Or. en
Amendment 224
Željana Zovko
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6. The Reform Agenda shall be prepared in an inclusive and transparent manner, in consultation with social partners and civil society organisations. | 6. The Reform Agenda shall be prepared in an inclusive and transparent manner, in consultation with social partners, civil society organisations as well as minorities. |
Or. en
Amendment 225
Željana Zovko
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 7 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 7 a. In the case of significant delays in adopting the Reform Agenda, the Commission shall do everything in its power to accelerate the decision-making process and help Moldovan authorities adopt an appropriate Reform Agenda. |
Or. en
Amendment 226
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The Regulation shall provide incentives for the implementation of the Reform Agenda by setting payment conditions on the release of funds. Those payment conditions shall apply to funds under Article 6(1), with the exception of complementary support including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance. Those payment conditions shall take the form of measurable qualitative or quantitative steps. Such steps shall reflect progress on specific socio-economic reforms and on the fundamentals of the enlargement process linked to the achievement of the objectives of the Facility set out in Article 3, consistent with the enlargement policy framework. | 1. The Regulation shall provide incentives for the implementation of the Reform Agenda by setting payment conditions on the release of funds. Those payment conditions shall apply to funds under Article 6(1), with the exception of complementary support including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance. Those payment conditions shall take the form of measurable qualitative or quantitative steps. Such steps shall reflect progress on specific economic reforms and on the fundamentals of the enlargement process linked to the achievement of the objectives of the Facility set out in Article 3, consistent with the enlargement policy framework. |
Or. en
Amendment 227
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Funds under the Facility shall not support activities or measures which undermine peace agreements in the region. | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 228
Petras Auštrevičius, Michał Kobosko, Dan Barna, Marjan Šarec, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Funds under the Facility shall not support activities or measures which undermine peace agreements in the region. | Funds under the Facility shall not support activities or measures which undermine peace agreements in the region or sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova. |
Or. en
Amendment 229
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) an explanation of how the measures are expected to further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process as referred to in Article 3(2), point (n), including the rule of law, fundamental rights and the fight against corruption; | (c) an explanation of how the measures are expected to further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process as referred to in Article 3(2), point (n); |
Or. en
Amendment 230
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) an explanation of the extent to which the measures are expected to contribute to climate and environmental objectives and their compatibility with the principle ‘do no significant harm’; | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 231
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point g
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (g) an explanation of the extent to which the measures are expected to contribute to education, training and employment and social objectives; | (g) an explanation of the extent to which the measures are expected to contribute to education, training and employment and social objectives as well as equality and inclusion of at-risk groups, such as persons with disabilities and older people and ensure the best interest of children as well as transition from institutional care to community-based support and independent living; |
Or. en
Amendment 232
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point g
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (g) an explanation of the extent to which the measures are expected to contribute to education, training and employment and social objectives; | (g) an explanation of the extent to which the measures are expected to reduce inequalities and contribute to education, training and employment and social objectives; |
Or. en
Amendment 233
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point g
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (g) an explanation of the extent to which the measures are expected to contribute to education, training and employment and social objectives; | (g) an explanation of the extent to which the measures are expected to contribute to education, training and employment; |
Or. en
Amendment 234
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point h
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (h) an explanation of the extent to which the measures are expected to contribute to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, and the promotion of women and girls’ rights; | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 235
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point l
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (l) an explanation of Moldova’s system to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption, including high-level corruption, and conflicts of interest and to enforce State aid control rules, and the proposed measures to address existing deficiencies in the first years of the implementation of the Reform Agenda; | (l) an explanation of Moldova’s system to effectively prevent, detect and correct irregularities, fraud, corruption, including high-level corruption, and conflicts of interest, to fight the informal economy, and to enforce State aid control rules, and the proposed measures to address existing deficiencies in the first years of the implementation of the Reform Agenda; |
Or. en
Amendment 236
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point m
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (m) for the preparation and, where available, for the implementation of the Reform Agenda, a summary of the consultation process, conducted in accordance with Moldova’s legal framework, of relevant stakeholders, including Moldova’s parliament, local and regional representative bodies and authorities, social partners and civil society organisations, and how the input of those stakeholders is reflected in the Reform Agenda; | (m) for the preparation and, where available, for the implementation of the Reform Agenda, a summary of the consultation process, conducted in accordance with Moldova’s legal framework, of relevant stakeholders, including Moldova’s parliament, local and regional representative bodies and authorities, and how the input of those stakeholders is reflected in the Reform Agenda; |
Or. en
Amendment 237
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (m a) an explanation of how the measures are expected to effectively counter foreign information manipulations and interference (FIMI) by third countries and attacks on the implementation of the Reform Agenda, including hybrid attacks; |
Or. en
Amendment 238
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The Reform Agenda shall be results-based and include indicators for assessing progress towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in Article 3. Those indicators shall be based, where appropriate and relevant, on internationally agreed indicators and those already available related to the Moldova’s policies. Indicators shall also be coherent, to the extent possible, with the key performance indicators included in Commission Implementing Decision approving the Reform Agendas for the Western Balkans under Regulation (EU) 2024/1449 and in the EFSD+ Results Measurement Framework. | 2. The Reform Agenda shall be results-based and include indicators for assessing progress towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in Article 3. Those indicators shall be based, where appropriate and relevant, on internationally agreed indicators and those already available related to the Moldova’s policies. Indicators shall also be coherent, to the extent possible, with the key performance indicators included in the delegated act approving the Reform Agendas for the Western Balkans under Regulation (EU) 2024/1449 and in the EFSD+ Results Measurement Framework. |
Or. en
Amendment 239
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) whether the Reform Agenda can be expected to accelerate progress towards bridging the socio-economic gap between Moldova and the Union, and thereby enhances their economic, social and environmental development and supports the convergence towards the Union’s standards, reduces inequalities and reinforces social cohesion; | (c) whether the Reform Agenda can be expected to accelerate progress towards bridging the economic gap between Moldova and the Union, and thereby enhances their economic development and supports the convergence towards the Union’s standards; |
Or. en
Amendment 240
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) whether the Reform Agenda can be expected to accelerate progress towards bridging the socio-economic gap between Moldova and the Union, and thereby enhances their economic, social and environmental development and supports the convergence towards the Union’s standards, reduces inequalities and reinforces social cohesion; | (c) whether the Reform Agenda can be expected to accelerate progress towards bridging the socio-economic gap between Moldova and the Union, and thereby enhances their economic, social and environmental development and supports the upward convergence towards the Union’s standards, reduces inequalities and reinforces social cohesion; |
Or. en
Amendment 241
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) whether the Reform Agenda can be expected to accelerate the transition of Moldova towards sustainable, climate-neutral and climate resilient and inclusive economy by improving connectivity, making progress on the twin transition of green and digital, including biodiversity, reducing strategic dependencies and boosting research and innovation, education, training, employment and skills and the wider labour market, with particular attention on youth; | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 242
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) whether the Reform Agenda can be expected to accelerate the transition of Moldova towards sustainable, climate-neutral and climate resilient and inclusive economy by improving connectivity, making progress on the twin transition of green and digital, including biodiversity, reducing strategic dependencies and boosting research and innovation, education, training, employment and skills and the wider labour market, with particular attention on youth; | (e) whether the Reform Agenda can be expected to accelerate the transition of Moldova towards a sustainable, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and inclusive economy by improving connectivity, making progress on the twin transition of clean and digital, including biodiversity, reducing strategic dependencies and boosting research and innovation, education, training, employment and skills and the wider labour market, with particular attention on youth; |
Or. fi
Amendment 243
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point f
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f) whether the measures included in the Reform Agenda are compatible with the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and of ‘leaving no one behind’; | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 244
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f a) whether the Reform Agenda is expected to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, and seeks to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights; |
Or. en
Amendment 245
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point j
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (j) whether the Reform Agenda effectively reflects the input of relevant stakeholders, including Moldova’s parliament, local and regional representative bodies and authorities, social partners and civil society organisations. | (j) whether the Reform Agenda effectively reflects the input of relevant stakeholders, including Moldova’s parliament, local and regional representative bodies and authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, as well as cultural and faith based institutions. |
Or. en
Amendment 246
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point j a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (j a) whether the Reform Agenda includes measures expected to effectively counter foreign information manipulations and interference (FIMI) by third countries and attacks on its implementation, including hybrid attacks; |
Or. en
Amendment 247
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – title
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Commission Implementing Decision | Delegated Act |
Or. en
Amendment 248
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. 1. In case of positive assessment, the Commission shall approve by means of an implementing decision the Reform Agenda submitted by Moldova, in accordance with Article 12 or, where applicable, of the amended Agenda submitted in accordance with Article 14. The provisions of Article 25(2) shall apply to the adoption of that implementing decision. | 1. 1. In case of positive assessment, after informing the European Parliament, the Commission shall approve by means of an implementing decision the Reform Agenda submitted by Moldova, in accordance with Article 12 or, where applicable, of the amended Agenda submitted in accordance with Article 14. The provisions of Article 25(2) shall apply to the adoption of that implementing decision. |
Or. en
Amendment 249
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. 1. In case of positive assessment, the Commission shall approve by means of an implementing decision the Reform Agenda submitted by Moldova, in accordance with Article 12 or, where applicable, of the amended Agenda submitted in accordance with Article 14. The provisions of Article 25(2) shall apply to the adoption of that implementing decision. | 1. In case of positive assessment, after informing the European Parliament and the Council, the Commission shall approve by means of a delegated act the Reform Agenda submitted by Moldova, in accordance with Article 12 or, where applicable, of the amended Agenda submitted in accordance with Article 14. The provisions of Article 25(2) shall apply to the adoption of that delegated act. |
Or. en
Amendment 250
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The Commission implementing decision, referred to in paragraph 1, shall set out the reforms to be implemented by Moldova concerned, the investment areas to be supported and the payment conditions stemming from the Reform Agenda, including the timetable. | 2. The delegated act, referred to in paragraph 1, shall set out the reforms to be implemented by Moldova concerned, the investment areas to be supported and the payment conditions stemming from the Reform Agenda, including the timetable. |
Or. en
Amendment 251
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The Commission implementing decision, referred to in paragraph 1, shall also lay down: | 3. The delegated act, referred to in paragraph 1, shall also lay down: |
Or. en
Amendment 252
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) the breakdown by instalment of financing between loan support and non-repayable support; | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 253
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) the breakdown by instalment of financing between loan support and non-repayable support; | (b) the breakdown by instalment of financing of loan support; |
Or. fr
Amendment 254
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Where the Reform Agenda, including relevant payment conditions, is no longer achievable by Moldova, either partially or totally, because of objective circumstances, Moldova may propose an amended Reform Agenda. In that case, Moldova may make a reasoned request to the Commission to amend its implementing decision referred to in Article 13(1). | 1. Where the Reform Agenda, including relevant payment conditions, is no longer achievable by Moldova, either partially or totally, because of objective circumstances, Moldova may propose an amended Reform Agenda. In that case, Moldova may make a reasoned request to the Commission to amend the delegated act referred to in Article 13(1). |
Or. en
Amendment 255
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The Commission may amend the implementing decision, in particular to take into account a change of the amounts available in line with the principles under Article 19. | 2. The Commission, after informing the European Parliament and the Council, may amend the delegated act in particular to take into account a change of the amounts available in line with the principles under Article 19. |
Or. en
Amendment 256
Anouk Van Brug, Dan Barna, Fabienne Keller, Joachim Streit, Valérie Hayer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The Commission may amend the implementing decision, in particular to take into account a change of the amounts available in line with the principles under Article 19. | 2. The Commission, after consulting the European Parliament and the Council, may amend the implementing decision, in particular to take into account a change of the amounts available in line with the principles under Article 19. |
Or. en
Amendment 257
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The Commission may amend the implementing decision, in particular to take into account a change of the amounts available in line with the principles under Article 19. | 2. The Commission, after informing the European Parliament, may amend the implementing decision, in particular to take into account a change of the amounts available in line with the principles under Article 19. |
Or. en
Amendment 258
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by Moldova justify an amendment to its Reform Agenda, the Commission shall assess the amended Agenda in accordance with Article 12 and may amend the implementing decision referred to in Article 13(1) without undue delay. | 3. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by Moldova justify an amendment to its Reform Agenda, the Commission shall assess the amended Agenda in accordance with Article 12 and may amend the delegated act referred to in Article 13(1) without undue delay. |
Or. en
Amendment 259
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. In order to finance the support under the Facility in the form of loans, the Commission shall be empowered on behalf of the Union to borrow the necessary funds on the capital markets or from financial institutions in accordance with Article 224 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. | deleted |
Or. fr
Amendment 260
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The loan agreement shall be made available, upon request, to the European Parliament and the Council. | 3. The loan agreement shall be made available, simultaneously and without delay, to the European Parliament and the Council. |
Or. en
Amendment 261
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Provisioning for the loans shall be constituted at the rate of 9 % from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947 and shall be used as part of provisions supporting similar risks. | deleted |
Or. fr
Amendment 262
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Provisioning for the loans shall be constituted at the rate of 9 % from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947 and shall be used as part of provisions supporting similar risks. | 1. Provisioning for the loans shall be constituted at the rate of 25 % from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947 and shall be used as part of provisions supporting similar risks. |
Or. en
Amendment 263
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Provisioning for the loans shall be constituted at the rate of 9 % from the envelope allocated to the Neighbourhood geographic programme under Article 6(2), point (a) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947 and shall be used as part of provisions supporting similar risks. | 1. Provisioning for the loans shall be constituted at the rate of 9 % from the envelope allocated to emerging challenges and priorities cushion under Article 6(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947 and shall be used as part of provisions supporting similar risks. |
Or. en
Amendment 264
Siegfried Mureşan, Sven Mikser
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The provisioning rate shall be reviewed at least every three years from the date of application of this Regulation in line with the procedure foreseen under Article 31(5), fourth subparagraph, of the Regulation (EU) 2021/947. | 3. The provisioning rate shall be reviewed at least every two years from the date of application of this Regulation. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article xx [on exercise of the delegation] of this Regulation to amend the provisioning rates, following the principles laid down in Article 214(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/2509. |
Or. en
Amendment 265
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Following the submission of the Reform Agenda to the Commission, Moldova may request the release of a pre-financing of up to 7 % of the total amount foreseen under this Facility in accordance with Article 6(1), after deduction of complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance, and provisioning for loans. | 1. Following the submission of the Reform Agenda to the Commission, Moldova may request the release of a pre-financing of up to 2,5 % of the total amount foreseen under this Facility in accordance with Article 6(1), after deduction of complementary support, and provisioning for loans. |
Or. en
Amendment 266
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Following the submission of the Reform Agenda to the Commission, Moldova may request the release of a pre-financing of up to 7 % of the total amount foreseen under this Facility in accordance with Article 6(1), after deduction of complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance, and provisioning for loans. | 1. Following the submission of the Reform Agenda to the Commission, Moldova may request the release of a pre-financing of up to 20 % of the total amount foreseen under this Facility in accordance with Article 6(1), after deduction of complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance, and provisioning for loans. |
Or. en
Amendment 267
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Following the submission of the Reform Agenda to the Commission, Moldova may request the release of a pre-financing of up to 7 % of the total amount foreseen under this Facility in accordance with Article 6(1), after deduction of complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance, and provisioning for loans. | 1. Following the submission of the Reform Agenda to the Commission, Moldova may request the release of a pre-financing of up to 20 % of the total amount foreseen under this Facility in accordance with Article 6(1), after deduction of complementary support, including support to civil society organisations and technical assistance, and provisioning for loans. |
Or. en
Amendment 268
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The Commission may release the requested pre-financing after the adoption of its implementing decision referred to in Article 13 and the entry into force of the Facility Agreement and of the loan agreement referred to in Articles 8 and 15 respectively. The funds shall be released in accordance with Article 19(3), first sentence, and subject to the respect of the preconditions set out in Article 5. | 2. The Commission may release the requested pre-financing after the adoption of the delegated act referred to in Article 13 and the entry into force of the Facility Agreement and of the loan agreement referred to in Articles 8 and 15 respectively. The funds shall be released in accordance with Article 19(3), first sentence, and subject to the respect of the preconditions set out in Article 5. |
Or. en
Amendment 269
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3 a. Without prejudice to Article 1, if the Facility Agreement is not signed or the Reform Agenda is not adopted by 15 April 2025, the Commission may decide to disburse limited, exceptional financial support to Moldova in bridge financing. This support shall be subject to satisfactory progress in the preparation of the Reform Agenda and aimed at maintaining the country’s macro-financial stability. The provision of such support shall be subject to conditions outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Commission and Moldova, adherence to the precondition specified in Article 5, compliance with Article 6, and the availability of funding. |
Or. en
Amendment 270
Cristian Terheş
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Article17a | |
| Without prejudice to Article 17, if the Framework Agreement is not signed or the Growth Plan is not adopted by 1 March 2025, the Commission may decide to provide Moldova with limited, exceptional support. This support shall be contingent on satisfactory progress in the preparation of the Growth Plan and aimed at maintaining the country’s macro-financial stability. The provision of such support shall be subject to conditions outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Commission and Moldova, adherence to the precondition specified in Article 5(1), compliance with Article 6, and the availability of funding. |
Or. en
Amendment 271
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Following satisfactory fulfilment of payment conditions, the Commission will adopt a decision authorising a release of funds, as referred to in Article 19(3). This decision shall, in accordance with Article 6(1), set the amount of funds to be made available in the form of non-repayable support provided by the Union for projects approved under the NIP, and the amount of financial assistance in the form of loan support to be released to Moldova. This decision shall also set out, in accordance with the ratio set in the Facility Agreement as referred to in Article 8(5)(c), the share of this loan support to be made available by Moldova as co-financing for projects approved under the NIP. | 2. Following satisfactory fulfilment of payment conditions, the Commission will adopt a decision authorising a release of funds, as referred to in Article 19(3). This decision shall also set out, in accordance with the ratio set in the Facility Agreement as referred to in Article 8(5)(c), the share of this loan support to be made available by Moldova as co-financing for projects approved under the NIP. |
Or. fr
Amendment 272
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Following satisfactory fulfilment of payment conditions, the Commission will adopt a decision authorising a release of funds, as referred to in Article 19(3). This decision shall, in accordance with Article 6(1), set the amount of funds to be made available in the form of non-repayable support provided by the Union for projects approved under the NIP, and the amount of financial assistance in the form of loan support to be released to Moldova. This decision shall also set out, in accordance with the ratio set in the Facility Agreement as referred to in Article 8(5)(c), the share of this loan support to be made available by Moldova as co-financing for projects approved under the NIP. | 2. Following satisfactory fulfilment of payment conditions, the Commission will adopt a decision authorising a release of funds, as referred to in Article 19(3). This decision shall, in accordance with Article 6(1), set the amount of financial assistance in the form of loan support to be released to Moldova. This decision shall also set out, in accordance with the ratio set in the Facility Agreement as referred to in Article 8(5)(c), the share of this loan support to be made available by Moldova. |
Or. en
Amendment 273
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Twice per year, Moldova shall submit a duly justified request for the release of funds at the latest two months after the timeline set in the Commission Implementing Decision in respect of fulfilled payment conditions related to the quantitative and qualitative steps as set out in the Reform Agenda. | 1. Twice per year, Moldova shall submit a duly justified request for the release of funds at the latest two months after the timeline set in the delegated act in respect of fulfilled payment conditions related to the quantitative and qualitative steps as set out in the Reform Agenda. |
Or. en
Amendment 274
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. The Commission shall assess without undue delay whether Moldova has met the preconditions set out in Article 5 and the principles for financing set out in Article 10(3) and achieved satisfactory fulfilment of the payment conditions set out in the Commission implementing decision referred to in Article 13. In case the Commission finds that payment conditions for which it had previously paid have been reversed by Moldova, the Commission will reduce future disbursements by an equivalent amount. The Commission may be assisted by experts, including experts from Member States. In the event that a request for the release of funds or a request for payment includes a step related to Chapter 32, referred to in Article 19(2), the Commission may not adopt a decision authorizing the release of funds unless it assesses such step positively. | 2. The Commission shall assess without undue delay whether Moldova has met the preconditions set out in Article 5 and the principles for financing set out in Article 10(3) and achieved satisfactory fulfilment of the payment conditions set out in the delegated act referred to in Article 13. In case the Commission finds that payment conditions for which it had previously paid have been reversed by Moldova, the Commission will reduce future disbursements by an equivalent amount. The Commission may be assisted by experts, including experts from Member States. In the event that a request for the release of funds or a request for payment includes a step related to Chapter 32, referred to in Article 19(2), the Commission may not adopt a decision authorizing the release of funds unless it assesses such step positively. |
Or. en
Amendment 275
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. Where the Commission concludes that Moldova has not taken the necessary measures within a period of 12 months from the initial negative assessment referred to in paragraph 4, the Commission shall reduce the amount of the non-repayable financial support and of the loan proportionately to the part corresponding to the relevant payment conditions. During the first year of implementation, a deadline of 24 months shall apply, calculated from the initial negative assessment referred to in paragraph 4. Moldova may present its observations within two months from the communication to them of the Commission’s conclusions. | 5. Where the Commission concludes that Moldova has not taken the necessary measures within a period of 12 months from the initial negative assessment referred to in paragraph 4, the Commission shall reduce the amount of the loan proportionately to the part corresponding to the relevant payment conditions. During the first year of implementation, a deadline of 24 months shall apply, calculated from the initial negative assessment referred to in paragraph 4. Moldova may present its observations within two months from the communication to them of the Commission’s conclusions. |
Or. en
Amendment 276
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 5. Where the Commission concludes that Moldova has not taken the necessary measures within a period of 12 months from the initial negative assessment referred to in paragraph 4, the Commission shall reduce the amount of the non-repayable financial support and of the loan proportionately to the part corresponding to the relevant payment conditions. During the first year of implementation, a deadline of 24 months shall apply, calculated from the initial negative assessment referred to in paragraph 4. Moldova may present its observations within two months from the communication to them of the Commission’s conclusions. | 5. Where the Commission concludes that Moldova has not taken the necessary measures within a period of 12 months from the initial negative assessment referred to in paragraph 4, the Commission shall reduce the amount of the loan proportionately to the part corresponding to the relevant payment conditions. During the first year of implementation, a deadline of 24 months shall apply, calculated from the initial negative assessment referred to in paragraph 4. Moldova may present its observations within two months from the communication to them of the Commission’s conclusions. |
Or. fr
Amendment 277
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 7. The Commission may reduce the amount of the non-repayable financial support and recover from Moldova, including by offsetting, any amount spent to achieve the objectives of the Facility, or to reduce the amount of the loan to be disbursed to Moldova or request early repayment of the loan in accordance with the loan agreement, in the event of funds unduly paid, identified cases of, or serious concerns in relation to, irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union that have not been corrected by Moldova, or of a reversal of qualitative or quantitative steps or in cases it is found, after the payment has taken place, that steps were not satisfactorily fulfilled, or of a serious breach of an obligation resulting from the Facility Agreements or from the loan agreements-, including on the basis of information provided by OLAF or of the Court of Auditors’ reports. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council prior to taking any decision of such reductions. | 7. The Commission may reduce the amount of the loan to be disbursed to Moldova or request early repayment in accordance with the loan agreement, in the event of funds unduly paid, identified cases of, or serious concerns in relation to, irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union that have not been corrected by Moldova, or of a reversal of qualitative or quantitative steps or in cases it is found, after the payment has taken place, that steps were not satisfactorily fulfilled, or of a serious breach of an obligation resulting from the Facility Agreements or from the loan agreements-, including on the basis of information provided by OLAF or of the Court of Auditors’ reports. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council prior to taking any decision of such reductions. |
Or. fr
Amendment 278
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 7. The Commission may reduce the amount of the non-repayable financial support and recover from Moldova, including by offsetting, any amount spent to achieve the objectives of the Facility, or to reduce the amount of the loan to be disbursed to Moldova or request early repayment of the loan in accordance with the loan agreement, in the event of funds unduly paid, identified cases of, or serious concerns in relation to, irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union that have not been corrected by Moldova, or of a reversal of qualitative or quantitative steps or in cases it is found, after the payment has taken place, that steps were not satisfactorily fulfilled, or of a serious breach of an obligation resulting from the Facility Agreements or from the loan agreements-, including on the basis of information provided by OLAF or of the Court of Auditors’ reports. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council prior to taking any decision of such reductions. | 7. The Commission may reduce the amount of the loan to be disbursed to Moldova or request early repayment of the loan in accordance with the loan agreement, in the event of funds unduly paid, identified cases of, or serious concerns in relation to, irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union that have not been corrected by Moldova, or of a reversal of qualitative or quantitative steps or in cases it is found, after the payment has taken place, that steps were not satisfactorily fulfilled, or of a serious breach of an obligation resulting from the Facility Agreements or from the loan agreements-, including on the basis of information provided by OLAF or of the Court of Auditors’ reports. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council prior to taking any decision of such reductions. |
Or. en
Amendment 279
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 10. Payments of the non-repayable financial support and of the loans under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations, as set in the annual budgetary procedure, and subject to the available funding, respectively. Funds shall be paid in instalments. An instalment may be paid in one or more tranches. | 10. Payments of the loans under this Article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations, as set in the annual budgetary procedure, and subject to the available funding, respectively. Funds shall be paid in instalments. An instalment may be paid in one or more tranches. |
Or. fr
Amendment 280
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Moldova shall publish up-to-date data on final recipients receiving amounts of funding exceeding the equivalent of EUR 50 000 cumulatively over the period of three years for the implementation of reforms and investments under this Facility. | 1. Moldova shall publish up-to-date data on final recipients receiving amounts of funding exceeding the equivalent of EUR 10 000 cumulatively over the period of three years for the implementation of reforms and investments under this Facility. |
Or. fr
Amendment 281
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The information referred to in paragraph 2 shall not be published where disclosure risks threatening the rights and freedoms of the final recipients concerned or seriously harming their commercial interests. Such information shall be made available to the Commission. | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 282
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. Moldova shall transmit electronically to the Commission at least once a year the data on the final recipients referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, in a machine-readable format to be defined in the Facility Agreement, as referred to in Article 8(5)(l). | 4. Moldova shall transmit electronically to the Commission every three months the data on the final recipients referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, in a machine-readable format to be defined in the Facility Agreement, as referred to in Article 8(5)(l). |
Or. en
Amendment 283
Anouk Van Brug, Dan Barna, Fabienne Keller, Joachim Streit, Valérie Hayer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e a) to insert all information related to project implementation, in particular concerning performance and financial implementation, and final recipients in an interoperable information system provided by the Commission as laid down under Article 36(2)(d) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509; |
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Amendment 284
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e a) to insert all information related to project implementation, in particular concerning performance and financial implementation, and final recipients in an interoperable information system provided by the Commission; |
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Amendment 285
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. The Facility Agreement shall also provide for the right of the Commission to reduce proportionately the amount of the non-repayable financial support provided under the Facility and to recover from Moldova, including by offsetting, any amount spent to achieve the objectives of the Facility and to reduce the amount of the loan to be disbursed to the Beneficiary or request early repayment of the loan in accordance with the loan agreement, in the event of funds unduly paid, identified cases of, or serious concerns in relation to, irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union that have not been corrected by Moldova, or in cases it is found, after the payment has taken place, that steps were not satisfactorily fulfilled, or of a serious breach of an obligation resulting from the Facility Agreement or from the loan agreement When deciding on the amount of the recovery and reduction, or the amount to be repaid early, the Commission shall respect the principle of proportionality and shall take into account the seriousness of the irregularity, fraud, corruption or conflict of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union, or of a breach of an obligation. Moldova shall be given the opportunity to present its observations before the reduction is made or early repayment is requested. | 3. The Facility Agreement shall also provide for the right of the Commission to reduce proportionately the amount of the loan to be disbursed to the Beneficiary or request early repayment of the loan in accordance with the loan agreement, in the event of funds unduly paid, identified cases of, or serious concerns in relation to, irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union that have not been corrected by Moldova, or in cases it is found, after the payment has taken place, that steps were not satisfactorily fulfilled, or of a serious breach of an obligation resulting from the Facility Agreement or from the loan agreement. When deciding on the amount of the recovery and reduction, or the amount to be repaid early, the Commission shall respect the principle of proportionality and shall take into account the seriousness of the irregularity, fraud, corruption or conflict of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union, or of a breach of an obligation. Moldova shall be given the opportunity to present its observations before the reduction is made or early repayment is requested. |
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Amendment 286
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
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| 3. The Facility Agreement shall also provide for the right of the Commission to reduce proportionately the amount of the non-repayable financial support provided under the Facility and to recover from Moldova, including by offsetting, any amount spent to achieve the objectives of the Facility and to reduce the amount of the loan to be disbursed to the Beneficiary or request early repayment of the loan in accordance with the loan agreement, in the event of funds unduly paid, identified cases of, or serious concerns in relation to, irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union that have not been corrected by Moldova, or in cases it is found, after the payment has taken place, that steps were not satisfactorily fulfilled, or of a serious breach of an obligation resulting from the Facility Agreement or from the loan agreement When deciding on the amount of the recovery and reduction, or the amount to be repaid early, the Commission shall respect the principle of proportionality and shall take into account the seriousness of the irregularity, fraud, corruption or conflict of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union, or of a breach of an obligation. Moldova shall be given the opportunity to present its observations before the reduction is made or early repayment is requested. | 3. The Facility Agreement shall also provide for the right of the Commission to reduce the amount of the loan to be disbursed to the Beneficiary or request early repayment of the loan in accordance with the loan agreement, in the event of funds unduly paid, identified cases of, or serious concerns in relation to, irregularities, fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union that have not been corrected by Moldova, or in cases it is found, after the payment has taken place, that steps were not satisfactorily fulfilled, or of a serious breach of an obligation resulting from the Facility Agreement or from the loan agreement When deciding on the amount of the recovery and reduction, or the amount to be repaid early, the Commission shall respect the principle of proportionality and shall take into account the seriousness of the irregularity, fraud, corruption or conflict of interest affecting the financial interests of the Union, or of a breach of an obligation. Moldova shall be given the opportunity to present its observations before the reduction is made or early repayment is requested. |
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Amendment 287
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
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| 1. For the part of the Facility funding made available as financial assistance, the Commission can rely on the audit authorities established by Moldova for the purpose of controlling public expenditure. As appropriate, the Commission shall also rely on further democratic scrutiny as referred to in Article 4(9). | 1. For the part of the Facility funding made available as financial assistance, the Commission can rely on the audit authorities established by Moldova for the purpose of controlling public expenditure. |
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Amendment 288
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
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| 1. The Commission shall monitor the implementation of the Facility and assess the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3. The monitoring of implementation shall be targeted and proportionate to the activities carried out under the Facility Agreement, and shall be without prejudice to the reporting requirements set out under Regulation (EU) 2021/947. The indicators referred to in Article 11(2) shall be expected to contribute to the Commission’s monitoring of the Facility. | 1. The Commission shall monitor the implementation of the Facility and assess the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3. The monitoring of implementation shall be targeted and proportionate to the activities carried out under the Facility Agreement, and shall be without prejudice to the reporting requirements set out under Regulation (EU) 2021/947. The indicators referred to in Article 11(2) shall contribute to the Commission’s monitoring of the Facility. |
Or. fr
Amendment 289
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4
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| 4. The Commission shall, to an appropriate extent, associate all relevant stakeholders, including Moldova, social partners, civil society organisations, in the evaluation process of the Union’s funding provided under this Regulation, and may, where appropriate, seek to undertake joint evaluations with the Member States and other partners with close involvement of Moldova. | deleted |
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Amendment 290
Željana Zovko
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4
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| 4. The Commission shall, to an appropriate extent, associate all relevant stakeholders, including Moldova, social partners, civil society organisations, in the evaluation process of the Union’s funding provided under this Regulation, and may, where appropriate, seek to undertake joint evaluations with the Member States and other partners with close involvement of Moldova. | 4. The Commission shall, to an appropriate extent, associate all relevant stakeholders, including Moldova, social partners, civil society organisations, minorities, in the evaluation process of the Union’s funding provided under this Regulation, and may, where appropriate, seek to undertake joint evaluations with the Member States and other partners with close involvement of Moldova. |
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Amendment 291
Alexander Sell
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
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| 1. The beneficiary shall report once a year in the context of the Economic and Financial Dialogue on the progress made in the achievement of the reform-related part of its Reform Agenda. | 1. The beneficiary shall report every three months in the context of the Economic and Financial Dialogue on the progress made in the achievement of the reform-related part of its Reform Agenda. |
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Amendment 292
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Article26a | |
| Facility Dialogue | |
| 1. The European Parliament and the Commission shall conduct a regular dialogue in order to ensure parliamentary oversight and scrutiny over the Facility. The dialogue shall take place at least twice a year and will allow for exchange with the European Parliament on the state of progress in the implementation of the Facility and the Reform Agenda. Ahead of each dialogue, the Commission shall provide the Parliament with: | |
| a) the state of progress in the implementation of the Facility, in particular the Reform Agenda and related investments and reforms, as well as the Facility Agreement; | |
| b) the Reform Agenda, the Commission assessment thereof and any amendments of the Reform Agenda; | |
| c) the status of fulfilment of the respective milestones and targets; | |
| d) information on the withholding and suspension of payments as well as the reduction and redistribution of funds, including any observation presented and remedial measures taken by the beneficiary to ensure a satisfactory fulfilment of the milestones and targets; | |
| e) the main findings of the monitoring activities referred to in this Regulation, including the annual report referred to in Article 23; | |
| f) any other relevant information and documentation in relation to the implementation of the Facility. | |
| 2. The European Parliament may express its views in resolutions as regards the matters referred to in paragraph 1. | |
| 3. The Commission shall take into account any elements arising from the views expressed through the regular dialogue, including relevant resolutions from the European Parliament. | |
| 4. The Facility scoreboard referred to in Article 24 may serve as a basis for the dialogue. |
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Amendment 293
Anouk Van Brug, Dan Barna, Fabienne Keller, Joachim Streit, Valérie Hayer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Article26a | |
| Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova Dialogue | |
| 1. The Commission shall hold twice a year and on top of ad-hoc meetings responding to sudden developments in the country or concerning the Facility, a dialogue with the competent committees of the European Parliament, as relevant, on the state of progress in the implementation of the Facility and the Reform Agenda. | |
| Ahead of each dialogue, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament with written information on: | |
| a) the state of progress in the implementation of the Facility, in particular the Reform Agenda and related investments and reforms, as well as the Facility Agreement; | |
| b) the assessment of the Reform Agenda, and any amendments thereof; | |
| c) the main findings of the report referred to in Article 23(3); | |
| d) payment, withholding and reduction procedures, where applicable, including any observation presented to ensure a satisfactory fulfilment of the conditions; | |
| e) information on the withholding and suspension of payments as well as the reduction of funds, including any observation presented and remedial measures taken by the beneficiary to ensure a satisfactory fulfilment of the payment conditions; | |
| f) any other relevant elements in relation to the implementation of the Facility. | |
| 2. The European Parliament may express its views in resolutions as regards the matters referred to in paragraph 1. | |
| 3. The Commission shall take into account the views expressed by the European Parliament. |
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Amendment 294
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – title
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Committee procedure | Exercise of delegation |
Or. en
Amendment 295
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee, established by the Regulation (EU) 2021/947. | 1. The power to adopt the delegated act referred to in Articles 13, 14, 17 and 19 shall be conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. |
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Amendment 296
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. | 2. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. |
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Amendment 297
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
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| 3. For implementing acts referred to in Articles 13(1) and 14(2), where the committee delivers no opinion, the Commission shall not adopt the draft implementing act and Article 5(4), third subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. | 3. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. |
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Amendment 298
Kai Tegethoff, Reinier Van Lanschot
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3 a. A delegated act shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council |
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Amendment 299
Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. Without prejudice to the requirements set out under Regulation (EU) 2021/947, the Commission shall engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the Union funding for the financial support envisaged in the Reform Agenda, including through joint communication activities with Moldova. The Commission shall ensure that support under the Facility is communicated and acknowledged through a funding statement. Actions financed under the Facility shall be carried out in accordance with communication and visibility requirements in Union-financed external actions and in other relevant guidelines. | 1. Without prejudice to the requirements set out under Regulation (EU) 2021/947, the Commission shall engage in communication activities to ensure the visibility of the Union funding for the financial support envisaged in the Reform Agenda and to counter disinformation, including through joint communication activities with Moldova. The Commission shall ensure that support under the Facility is communicated and acknowledged through a funding statement. Actions financed under the Facility shall be carried out in accordance with communication and visibility requirements in Union-financed external actions and in other relevant guidelines. |
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