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Draft report (COM(2025)0414 – 2025/0229(NLE)) 2025-10-29

Amending Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 of 13 July 2021 on establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/1488

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Amendment 1

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1) Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) aims to improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform legal framework in particular for the development, marketing and use of artificial intelligence in conformity with Union values.

Or. en

Amendment 2

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1 a) The EuroHPC initiative, in its current orientation towards large-scale funding of AI Giga Factories and quantum technologies, reinforces a logic of technological competition, power centralisation, and dependence on dominant private actors. Concentration of public resources within opaque public–private partnerships contributes to reproducing power asymmetries between large technology corporations and citizens, thereby diverting innovation away from its collective, needs-based and non-profit purpose.

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Amendment 3

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1 a) Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council sets out the framework for the Union's spending on research and innovation, including the types of actions and expenditures that can be funded within that framework.

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Amendment 4

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2) Since 2021, when the Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 was adopted, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen enormous technical progress and become a highly strategic and contested domain globally. The European Union is at the forefront of efforts to support responsible innovation in AI, by guiding innovation, setting guardrails, and developing global governance.

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Amendment 5

Michael McNamara

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3) Large AI general purpose models have emerged as vital drivers of economic competitiveness and innovation. They become pivotal in enhancing productivity across diverse sectors and transform entire value chains, thus dictating future economic value capture. The next generation of frontier AI models are expected to unlock a leap in capabilities, towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) capable of tackling highly complex and diverse tasks, matching human capabilities. Regions capable of developing and implementing these AI models at scale will lead in global innovation and attract premier talent. At the same time, sectors at the forefront of science and industry, such as biotechnology, climate, automotive, defence, space and aerospace, demand substantial computing resources to undertake major AI-driven scientific discoveries and industrial innovations. Synergies between these activities and those undertaken by other Union programmes, such as the EU Space Programme, will be exploited, with appropriate safeguards in place to protect the strategic interests of the Union and its Member States.

(3) Large AI general purpose models have emerged as vital drivers of economic competitiveness and innovation. They become pivotal in enhancing productivity across diverse sectors and transform entire value chains, thus dictating future economic value capture. The next generation of frontier AI models are expected to unlock a leap in capabilities, towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) capable of tackling highly complex and diverse tasks, and matching human capabilities, while also potentially presenting new powerful societal risks. Regions capable of developing and implementing these AI models safely and at scale will lead in global innovation, promote trust, and attract premier talent. At the same time, sectors at the forefront of science and industry, such as agritech, biotechnology, climate, automotive, defence, space and aerospace, demand substantial computing resources to undertake major AI-driven scientific discoveries and industrial innovations. Synergies between these activities and those undertaken by other Union programmes, such as the EU Space Programme, will be exploited, with appropriate safeguards in place to protect the strategic interests of the Union and its Member States.

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Justification

The potential risks of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) should be recognised, as well as its benefits, so its development conforms with European values. Large AI general purpose and frontier models should also be implemented safely to promote trust. Moreover, the agri-food sector should be recognised a key strategic sector for AI development and deployment, as highlighted in the Apply AI Strategy.

Amendment 6

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 7

Sarah Knafo

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3 a) Strengthening the Union’s technological sovereignty in the field of high-performance computing requires the ability to design, produce and operate the necessary technologies and infrastructures within the Union, in order to ensure the security, resilience and continuity of its critical capacities.

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Amendment 8

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4) The most advanced AI Factories in Europe will be equipped with supercomputers featuring up to 25,000 advanced AI processors, allowing only to develop middle-range AI models. Significant investments, in the medium and long term, are therefore needed to scale up Europe’s computing capacities to the next level so that Europe can maintain a leading role in that field and attract the specialists necessary for the long-term development of the field.

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Amendment 9

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4) The most advanced AI Factories in Europe will be equipped with supercomputers featuring up to 25,000 advanced AI processors, allowing only to develop middle-range AI models. Significant investments are therefore needed to scale up Europe’s computing capacities and provide related services to serve the diverse, de-centralized and non-monolithic user ecosystem characteristic for AI research, innovation and industry in the Union.

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Amendment 10

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4) The most advanced AI Factories in Europe are equipped with supercomputers featuring up to 25,000 advanced AI processors, allowing only to develop middle-range AI models. Significant investments are therefore needed to scale up Europe’s total computing capacities and to establish next generation facilities that allow the development of frontier AI models.

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Justification

It is important to stress the increase in total computing capacity, in order to retain existing infrastructure that allows mid-range AI development. The initial formulation was open to misinterpretation, possibly suggesting a focus on scaling the existing capacities to a next level, rather than elevating the whole EU system.

Amendment 11

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5) On 9 April 2025, the Commission launched the AI Continent Action Plan3 to position the Union as a global leader in AI. A core pillar of this strategy is boosting the Europe-wide infrastructure for training advanced AI models, taking the 2024 AI Factories concept up to the next level and expanding access to such computing capacities throughout the continent. Therefore, a balanced geographical distribution of such facilities is considered as positively contributing to the fulfilment of criteria related to potential impact.

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3 https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commission-sets-course-europes-ai-leadership-ambitious-ai-continent-action-plan

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Justification

Expansion of access to such infrastructures throughout the whole Union is crucial, in order to ensure that each national AI ecosystem can develop. Fair competition in the internal market requires that companies from the 27 Member States have comparable access conditions, including geographical proximity to an installation.

Amendment 12

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5) On 9 April 2025, the Commission launched the AI Continent Action Plan3 to position the Union as a global leader in AI. A core pillar of this strategy is boosting the Europe-wide infrastructure for training advanced AI models taking the 2024 AI Factories concept up to the next level in order to effectively translate science into economic growth and societal progress at Union level.

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3 https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commission-sets-course-europes-ai-leadership-ambitious-ai-continent-action-plan

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Amendment 13

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6) The development of the next generation of frontier AI models is expected to require large-scale facilities, exceeding at least by three to four times the number of the most advanced AI processors available in the most powerful AI Factories, while taking into account power capacity, as well as energy, water efficiency and circularity. The existing mechanisms within Regulation 2021/1173 are not equipped today to support the establishment and operation of the AI Gigafactories. A targeted amendment is therefore necessary to provide the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (the ‘Joint Undertaking’) with the necessary legal basis to be able to meet the commitments regarding setting up and operation of AI Gigafactories in Europe.

(6) The development of the next generation of frontier AI models is expected to require large-scale facilities, exceeding at least by three to four times the number of the most advanced AI processors available in the most powerful AI Factories, while taking into account power capacity, as well as renewable energy accessibility, energy and water efficiency and circularity. The existing mechanisms within Regulation 2021/1173 are not equipped today to support the establishment and operation of the AI Gigafactories. A targeted amendment is therefore necessary to provide the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (the ‘Joint Undertaking’) with the necessary legal basis to be able to meet the commitments regarding setting up and operation of AI Gigafactories in Europe.

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Justification

Given the significant energy demands from this infrastructure, it is particularly useful to stress a preference for sources that safeguard the decarbonisation path.

Amendment 14

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6) The development of the next generation of frontier AI models is expected to require large-scale facilities, exceeding at least by three to four times the number of the most advanced AI processors available in the most powerful AI Factories, while taking into account power capacity, as well as energy, water efficiency and circularity. The existing mechanisms within Regulation 2021/1173 are not equipped today to support the establishment and operation of the AI Gigafactories. An amendment is therefore necessary to provide the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (the ‘Joint Undertaking’) with the necessary legal basis to be able to meet the commitments regarding setting up and operation of AI Gigafactories in Europe.

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Justification

This word is purely an effort by the Commission to make the intervention look smaller than it is.

Amendment 15

Sergey Lagodinsky

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6 a) The proliferation of AI-specific computing workloads is placing exceptional new demands on the power grid: globally, electricity consumption by data centres is projected to more than double from roughly 415 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2024 to about 945 TWh by 20301a. AI-driven server operations are expected to grow at approximately 30 % annually and will represent a major share of the increase. In that regard it is important that investments and support measures incorporate robust planning for grid interconnection, cooling infrastructure, demand management, and renewable supply integration. It is also important that the risks of local grid strain, costly retrofits, and misalignment with climate goals be adequately tackled.

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1a IEA (2025), Energy and AI, IEA, Paris https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-and-ai, Licence: CC BY 4.0

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Justification

This recital introduces the new point 14.4, pointing out why energy efficiency, planning and sustainability are prerequisites for an AI Gigafactory.

Amendment 16

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6 a) Member States are encouraged to collaborate in the medium and long term with the Commission to develop and implement, as soon as possible, educational programmes appropriate to the rapid evolution of the AI field, including the provision of adequate investments, to ensure the need for a skilled and highly skilled workforce in the medium and long term, to develop the next generation of cutting-edge AI models and to reduce as much as possible the migration of skilled labour to third countries.

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Amendment 17

Sarah Knafo

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6 a) The protection of sensitive data generated or processed within the activities of the Joint Undertaking should be ensured within the Union by entities not subject to extraterritorial legislation of third countries, in order to guarantee trust, data integrity and legal certainty for Europe’s high-performance computing infrastructures.

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Amendment 18

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(7) Strengthening the scientific and technological bases of the Union is increasingly vital for its long-term competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Indeed, artificial intelligence has the potential of accelerating scientific discovery and enhancing research capabilities across all domains. It is therefore essential that AI private and public users, in particular SMEs and scale-ups, within the Union benefit from world-class supercomputing infrastructures in order to sustain and advance Europe’s leadership in research and innovation, offering the chance to considerably improve the success rates of applications submitted by SMEs, as well as to transform quality research into successful businesses that create quality jobs, new products and services for European citizens.

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Amendment 19

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(7) Strengthening the scientific and technological bases of the Union is increasingly vital for its long-term competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Indeed, artificial intelligence has the potential of accelerating scientific discovery and enhancing research capabilities across all domains. It is therefore essential that AI private and public users, in particular SMEs and scale-ups, within the Union benefit from world-class supercomputing infrastructures in order to sustain and advance Europe’s leadership in research and innovation. AI Gigafactories should promote the development of products and services reflecting the ethical and legal principles of the Union, including transparency, accountability, non-discrimination, and protection of fundamental rights.

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Amendment 20

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(7) Strengthening the scientific and technological bases of the Union is increasingly vital for its long-term competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Indeed, artificial intelligence has the potential of accelerating scientific discovery and enhancing research capabilities across all domains. It is therefore essential that AI private and public users, in particular SMEs and scale-ups, within the whole Union benefit from world-class supercomputing infrastructures in order to sustain and advance Europe’s leadership in research and innovation. Given its strategic importance and substantial investment requirements, particular consideration should be given to the quality and security of its physical, IT and networking infrastructure.

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Justification

Stress the importance of quality and security of the AI giga factory. These criteria are paramount to safeguard the asset.

Amendment 21

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(7) Strengthening the scientific and technological bases of the Union is increasingly vital for its long-term competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Therefore, it is more important than ever to maintain the Union's spending on research and innovation. Indeed, artificial intelligence has the potential of accelerating scientific discovery and enhancing research capabilities across all domains. It is therefore essential that AI private and public users, in particular SMEs and scale-ups, within the Union benefit from world-class supercomputing infrastructures in order to sustain and advance Europe’s leadership in research and innovation.

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Amendment 22

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(7 a) The development of high-performance computing and the implementation of its infractuctures related to articificial intelligence and quantum technologies should be a strategic instrument for the reinforcement of public services and public research, SME's and their resilience, while at the same time combating regional disparities, focusing in quality of jobs and contributing to the fight against climate change.

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Amendment 23

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(8) The European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass, adopted on 29 January 2025, identifies strategic technologies including quantum technologies and high-performance computing as essential pillars to ensure Europe’s technological sovereignty, economic resilience, and global leadership. The Compass stresses the need for coordinated investments and ecosystem development across research, infrastructure, industry, and skills to strengthen the Union’s competitiveness in these fields.

(8) The European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass, adopted on 29 January 2025, identifies strategic technologies including quantum technologies and high-performance computing as essential pillars to ensure Europe’s technological sovereignty, economic resilience, and global leadership. The Compass stresses the need for coordinated investments, clearly defined and determined, and ecosystem development across research, infrastructure, industry, and skills to strengthen the Union’s competitiveness in these fields and to promote careers in research.

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Amendment 24

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(8 a) In order to consolidate and extend Europe's leading position in quantum technology research, but also to bring research results closer to industrial exploitation and subsequently create a quantum computing system with globally competitive performance, it is urgently necessary to ensure stable European production in the medium and long term of integrated electrical circuits made of superconducting metals, with the prior provision of the necessary raw materials.

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Amendment 25

Sarah Knafo

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(8 a) Ensuring the resilience of the supply chain for hardware and software components is essential to maintain the continuous availability of Europe’s high-performance computing capacities and to limit critical dependencies on third countries.

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Amendment 26

Sergey Lagodinsky

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9) Complementing this, the European Quantum Strategy, which will be adopted in July 2025, sets out a comprehensive framework to accelerate quantum research, innovation, industrialisation, and deployment of quantum technologies and infrastructures. It aims to build a sustainable and competitive quantum ecosystem, covering computing, communication, sensing, and metrology, with a strong focus on skills development as well as on international cooperation.

(9) Complementing this, the European Quantum Strategy, sets out a comprehensive framework to accelerate quantum research, innovation, industrialisation, and deployment of quantum technologies and infrastructures. The Union should aim to build a sustainable, sovereign, and competitive quantum ecosystem, covering computing, communication, sensing, and metrology. It is important that the Union has a strong focus on skills development, social inclusion, and regional cohesion, ensuring that the benefits of Europe’s quantum development are equitably distributed across society and territories, while reinforcing international cooperation grounded in shared ethical and sustainability principles.

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Justification

The European Quantum Strategy has been published already in July 2025, therefore at this date the text needs alignment. Moreover, the updated recital sets the scene for the subsequent provisions on sovereignty, regional development and skills.

Amendment 27

Michael McNamara

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(9) Complementing this, the European Quantum Strategy, adopted in July 2025, sets out a comprehensive framework to accelerate quantum research, innovation, industrialisation, and deployment of quantum technologies and infrastructures. It aims to build a sustainable and competitive quantum ecosystem, covering computing, communication, sensing, and metrology, with a strong focus on skills development as well as on international cooperation. As the European Quantum Strategy transfers Horizon Europe Pillar 2 R&I funding for quantum, it should be ensured that quantum is suffiently funded under the Joint Undertaking.

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Justification

Reflects that the European Quantum Strategy has now been published. The European Quantum Strategy also highlighted that Horizon Europe Pillar 2 R&I quantum activities are to be transferred into the Joint Undertaking. It should be ensured that quantum technology is sufficiently funded under this instrument.

Amendment 28

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10) In view of the policy importance of this initiative, the amounts initially allocated from Horizon Europe, Digital Europe Programme and the Connecting Europe Facility should be increased to allow the Union to reach its objective, subject to budgetary availability.

(10) In view of the policy importance of the establishment of AI Giga Factories in the Union, the amounts initially allocated from Digital Europe Programme and the Connecting Europe Facility should be increased to allow the Union to reach that objective. Furthermore, an additional contribution from Horizon Europe specifically earmarked for that purpose should be used to provide certainty regarding the offtake of the services provided by AI Giga Factories to researchers, innovators and startups. That will strengthen the business case for the AI Giga Factories, which in turn will enable consortia to unlock additional financing. All additional contributions mentioned are subject to budgetary availability.

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Amendment 29

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 30

Sergey Lagodinsky

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Justification

The flexibility of relocating amounts forecasted in co-decision files is limited by the basic acts, and the availability of budget is not the only prerequisite. The updated recital takes into account the potential need for co-decisions processes to be employed.

Amendment 31

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10 a) A dedicated and ringfenced part of the additional Union contribution to the Joint Undertaking will be dedicated exclusively to research and innovation activities in the field of quantum technologies. Any transfers between that ringfenced budget and the budget available for high-performance computing and AI activities will not be allowed. The Member States will be enabled to increase their contribution to the Joint Undertaking to support the research and innovation activities in the field of quantum technologies. Any such additional contribution will also be ringfenced.

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Amendment 32

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10a) Since 2017, the Union has mobilised significant funding for the deployment of supercalculators. In the absence of any impact analysis, the redeployment of funds provided for under this Regulation must be accompanied by an interim audit. This should examine the level of budget implementation, the situation of the measures already implemented and financed, the results achieved, and the funds yet to be mobilised.

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Amendment 33

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10b) This increase exceeds EUR 7 billion divided among the contributions from the European Union, the Member States and private firms. In this regard, the funding, financed fully or in part by the Union, must be spent wisely and in line with the principles of sound financial management in order to ensure the best possible use of these resources in the interest of the European Union and the Member States.

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Amendment 34

Michael McNamara

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11) Given the rapid technological developments in the field and the adapting Union AI policy, possible significant additional Union financing for AI gigafactories could be required in the coming years. Considering this specific policy context, it should be possible to entrust to the Joint Undertaking additional Union funding going beyond the amounts set out in Article 5(1). Such additional contribution should be at least matched by the members of the Joint Undertaking other than the Union.

(11) Given the rapid technological developments in the field and the adapting Union AI policy, possible significant additional Union financing for AI gigafactories could be required in the coming years. Considering this specific policy context, it should be possible to entrust to the Joint Undertaking additional Union funding going beyond the amounts set out in Article 5(1), subject to an economic impact assessment, clear description of the intended use of entrusted funds, as well as a timeline for implementation. Such additional contribution should be at least matched by the members of the Joint Undertaking other than the Union.

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Justification

Significant additional Union financing should be subject to an economic impact assessment and similar measures for additional Union contributions from other programmes not listed in Article 5(1), as set out in recital 13.

Amendment 35

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

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Amendment 36

Elena Sancho Murillo

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(12) In order to accelerate the development of AI Gigafactories across the Union, Member States may decide to use their remaining allocations under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to finance their national contributions to an AI Gigafactory. To this end, Member States should be permitted to provide contributions to the Joint Undertaking for the purpose of supporting AI Gigafactory projects. In cases where the aforementioned contributions consist of components, the corresponding milestones should be deemed to have been fulfilled upon their transfer to the EuroHPC network, without such fulfilment being conditional on their immediate deployment or operational integration.

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Amendment 37

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(12) In order to accelerate the development of AI Gigafactories across the Union, but also to develop and implement modern programmes and technologies adapted to the dynamic evolution of the sector, Member States may decide to use their remaining allocations under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to finance their national contributions to an AI Gigafactory. To this end, Member States should be permitted to provide contributions to the Joint Undertaking for the purpose of supporting AI Gigafactory projects.

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Amendment 38

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(13) Additional Union contributions to AI gigafactories from other programmes, not listed in Article 5(1), should also be possible, through the signature of specific ad hoc contribution agreements, subject to commensurate contribution by one or more members of the Joint Undertaking other than the Union. A clear description of the intended use of entrusted funds, as well as a timeline for implementation shall be included in the corresponding contribution agreements in accordance with the relevant Commission work programme.

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Amendment 39

Virgil-Daniel Popescu

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(13 a) Since the large-scale deployment of high-performance computing systems and large-capacity AI infrastructures entails significant energy and resource consumption, such infrastructures should be designed and operated in line with the Union’s climate-neutrality and energy-efficiency objectives, including renewable-energy sourcing, efficient cooling and waste-heat recovery.

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Justification

Introduces an explicit environmental and energy-efficiency dimension in the recitals.

Amendment 40

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 2 – point 3 c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3c) ‘Artificial Intelligence Giga Factory’ or ‘AI Gigafactory’ means a state-of-the-art large-scale facility with sufficient capacity to handle the complete lifecycle – development, training, fine-tuning, and large-scale inference – of very large, AI models and applications, providing a supercomputing service infrastructure, which is composed of AI-optimised computing capacity, a supporting data centre infrastructure (including high-capacity storage and networking), dedicated secure cloud user access environments, and specialised secure AI-oriented support services for its advanced operations and is supported by an environmentally sustainable energy supply system.

(3c) ‘Artificial Intelligence Giga Factory’ or ‘AI Gigafactory’ means a state-of-the-art large-scale facility (i.e. exceeding 100,000 advanced AI processors as specified in the AI Continent Action Plan) with sufficient capacity to handle the complete lifecycle – development, training, fine-tuning, and large-scale inference – of very large, AI models and applications, providing a supercomputing service infrastructure, which is composed of AI-optimised computing capacity, a supporting data centre infrastructure (including high-capacity storage and networking), dedicated secure cloud user access environments, and specialised secure AI-oriented support services for its advanced operations and is supported by an environmentally sustainable energy supply system.

Or. en

Justification

Makes the definition more specific and precise, referring to the AI Continent Action Plan

Amendment 41

Sergey Lagodinsky

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 2 – point 3 c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3c) ‘Artificial Intelligence Giga Factory’ or ‘AI Gigafactory’ means a state-of-the-art large-scale facility, exceeding 100,000 advanced AI processors2a, with sufficient capacity to handle the complete lifecycle – development, training, fine-tuning, and large-scale inference – of very large, AI models and applications, providing a supercomputing service infrastructure, which is composed of AI-optimised computing capacity, a supporting data centre infrastructure (including high-capacity storage and networking), dedicated secure cloud user access environments, and specialised secure AI-oriented support services for its advanced operations and is supported by an environmentally sustainable energy supply system.

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2a Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, AI Continent Action Plan, 1.2 Invest in AI Gigafactories

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Justification

Although the EC communications and public statements always indicated a quantitative criteria fir AI gigafactories, the legal text did not have the required certainty. Use of terms like "large" and "sufficient capacity" does not provide legal certainty and blur the distinction between AI factories and Gigafactories.

Amendment 42

Piotr Müller

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 2 – point 3 c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 43

Ondřej Krutílek

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 2 – point 3 c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3c) ‘Artificial Intelligence Giga Factory’ or ‘AI Gigafactory’ means a state-of-the-art large-scale facility with sufficient capacity to handle the complete lifecycle – development, training, fine-tuning, and large-scale inference – of very large, AI models and applications, providing a supercomputing service infrastructure, which is composed of AI-optimised computing capacity, a supporting data centre infrastructure (including high-capacity storage and networking), dedicated secure cloud user access environments, and specialised secure AI-oriented support services for its advanced operations and is supported, where possible, by an environmentally sustainable energy supply system.

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Amendment 44

Sergey Lagodinsky

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 2 – point 3 e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3e) ‘AI Gigafactory Coordinator’ means a legal entity, duly incorporated in the Union and validly existing under the laws of a Member State of establishment, which is legally authorized to represent the AI Gigafactory Consortium and has the legal capacity and authority to enter into, execute, and perform the AI Gigafactory Hosting Agreement; the AI Gigafactory coordinator shall be headquartered in the Union and shall be under control, directly or indirectly, through ownership interest or via other means, as defined in the Chapter IV of Regulation (EU) No 2024/1624 and relevant Union competition law principles, of legal entities or natural persons established within the Union. The coordinator may also be an existing hosting entity representing a Participating State that is a Member State or a hosting consortium of Participating States.

(3e) ‘AI Gigafactory Coordinator’ means a legal entity, duly incorporated in the Union and validly existing under the laws of a Member State of establishment, not subject to jurisdictional or financial conditionalities stemming from third countries' legislation, which is legally authorized to represent the AI Gigafactory Consortium and has the legal capacity and authority to enter into, execute, and perform the AI Gigafactory Hosting Agreement; the AI Gigafactory coordinator shall be headquartered in the Union and shall be under control, directly or indirectly, through ownership interest or via other means, as defined in the Chapter IV of Regulation (EU) No 2024/1624 and relevant Union competition law principles, of legal entities or natural persons established within the Union. The coordinator may also be an existing hosting entity representing a Participating State that is a Member State or a hosting consortium of Participating States.

Or. en

Justification

Due to the extraterritorial application of third country legislation, even entities established under MS law may not fulfill the criteria for strategic sovereignty. Therefore, an additional layer of checks is needed by default.

Amendment 45

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 2 – point 3 e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 46

Ondřej Krutílek

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 2 – point 3 e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3e) ‘AI Gigafactory Coordinator’ means a legal entity, duly incorporated in the Union and validly existing under the laws of a Member State of establishment, which is legally authorized to represent the AI Gigafactory Consortium and has the legal capacity and authority to enter into, execute, and perform the AI Gigafactory Hosting Agreement; the AI Gigafactory coordinator shall be headquartered in the Union and shall be under control, directly or indirectly, through ownership interest or via other means, as defined in the Chapter IV of Regulation (EU) No 2024/1624 and relevant Union competition law principles, of legal entities or natural persons established within the Union or other third country EuroHPC Joint Undertaking Participating States. The coordinator may also be an existing hosting entity representing a Participating State that is a Member State or a hosting consortium of Participating States.

Or. en

Amendment 47

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 2 – point 3 g

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3g) ‘AI Gigafactory hosting entity’ means a legal entity which has been designated by the AI Gigafactory consortium to host and operate an AI Gigafactory and its services, and which is established in a Participating State that is a Member State.

Or. en

Amendment 48

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 2 – point 19 a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(19a) ‘national quantum Competence Centre' means a legal entity, or a consortium of legal entities, established in a Participating State, providing users from industry, including SMEs, academia, and public administrations with access on demand to quantum technologies, tools, applications and services, as well as to national or European quantum infrastructures, and offering expertise, skills, training, networking and outreach.

(19a) ‘national quantum Competence Centre' means a legal entity, or a consortium of legal entities, established in a Participating State, providing users and workers from industry, including SMEs, academia, and public administrations with access on demand to quantum technologies, tools, applications and services, as well as to national or European quantum infrastructures, and offering expertise, skills, training, networking and outreach. It shall consult the relevant social partners in carrying out its tasks.

Or. en

Amendment 49

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The mission of the Joint Undertaking shall be to develop, deploy, extend and maintain in the Union a world-leading federated, secure and hyper-connected supercomputing, quantum computing, service and data infrastructure ecosystem. It shall also support the development and uptake of demand-oriented and user-driven innovative and competitive supercomputing systems and systems based on a supply chain that will ensure components, technologies and knowledge limiting the risk of disruptions and the development of a wide range of applications optimised for these systems; and, to widen the use of that supercomputing infrastructure to a large number of public and private users and support the twin transition and the development of key skills for European science and industry. It shall also support the European quantum technologies ecosystem, including world-leading scientific and applied research activities as well as the competitiveness of the emerging European quantum industry. When providing its support for the European quantum technologies ecosystem it shall duly recognise the different levels of maturity of the different quantum technology fields as well as the legacy of the Quantum Flagship.

Or. en

Amendment 50

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The mission of the Joint Undertaking shall be to develop, deploy, extend and maintain in the Union a world-leading federated, secure and hyper-connected supercomputing, quantum computing, service and data infrastructure ecosystem, which meets the highest standards in terms of environmental protection, energy efficiency, and personal data protection, while at the same time combating regional disparities, contributing to social cohesion, focusing on quality of jobs and contributing to the fight against climate change. It shall also support the development and uptake of demand-oriented and user-driven innovative and competitive supercomputing systems and quantum technologies and systems based on a supply chain that will ensure components, technologies and knowledge limiting the risk of disruptions and the development of a wide range of applications optimised for these systems; and, to widen the use of that supercomputing infrastructure to a large number of public and private users and support the twin green and digital transition and the development of key skills and opportunities for the workforce and European citizens, in particular women, in science and industry.

Or. en

Amendment 51

Sergey Lagodinsky

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The mission of the Joint Undertaking shall be to develop, deploy, extend and maintain in the Union a world-leading federated, secure and hyper-connected supercomputing, quantum computing, service and data infrastructure ecosystem that will contribute to the climate neutrality objectives, energy efficiency goals, and social cohesion of the Union. It shall also support the development and uptake of demand-oriented and user-driven innovative and competitive supercomputing systems and quantum technologies and systems based on a supply chain that will ensure components, technologies and knowledge limiting the risk of disruptions and the development of a wide range of applications optimised for these systems; and, to widen the use of that supercomputing infrastructure to a large number of public and private users and support the twin green and digital transition and the development of inclusive key skills and opportunities for European citizens, and in particular women, in science and industry.

Or. en

Justification

As technology is a means to an end, as a mission setting text, this paragraph needs to include the wider political objectives of the Union, therefore it was proportionally updated.

Amendment 52

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 53

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Justification

Related to expansion of access, as previously mentioned.

Amendment 54

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 55

Virgil-Daniel Popescu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The Joint Undertaking shall promote the use of renewable energy sources, efficient cooling systems and the reuse of waste heat in the operation of EuroHPC and AI Gigafactory infrastructure.

Or. en

Justification

To incorporate sustainability and renewable energy objectives directly into the mission of the Joint Undertaking.

Amendment 56

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(h) to develop and operate the Artificial Intelligence Factories, and to support the establishment of and access to Artificial Intelligence Gigafactories and their services, in support of the further development of a highly competitive and innovative Artificial Intelligence ecosystem in the Union.

Or. en

Justification

Supports the broader goal of increasing Europe's digital sovereignty.

Amendment 57

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(h) to develop and operate the Artificial Intelligence Factories, and to support the establishment of and access to Artificial Intelligence Gigafactories and their services, in support of the further development of a sustainable, clean, inclusive, accessible, competitive and innovative Artificial Intelligence ecosystem in the Union to the benefit of European citizens and workforce.

Or. en

Amendment 58

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 59

Virgil-Daniel Popescu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(h a) to ensure the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), research centres and industrial clusters from less-developed or transition regions, including those in Central and Eastern Europe, in AI Gigafactory and HPC ecosystems, thereby promoting cohesion and balanced technological development across the Union.

Or. en

Justification

To strengthen regional participation and ensure fair access for SMEs and research actors.

Amendment 60

Katri Kulmuni

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The Joint Undertaking shall contribute to safeguarding the interests of the Union when procuring supercomputers and supporting the development and uptake of High-Performance Computing and quantum technologies, systems and applications. It shall enable a co-design approach for the acquisition of world-class supercomputers, while safeguarding the security of the supply chain of procured technologies and systems. It shall contribute to the Union's strategic autonomy, support the development of technologies and applications reinforcing the European High-Performance Computing and Quantum Technologies supply chains and promote their integration in systems that address a large number of scientific, societal, environmental, industrial as well as security use needs.

The Joint Undertaking shall contribute to safeguarding the interests of the Union when procuring supercomputers and supporting the development and uptake of High-Performance Computing and quantum technologies, systems and applications. It shall enable a co-design approach for the acquisition of world-class supercomputers, while safeguarding the security of the supply chain of procured technologies and systems, and by promoting diversity of suppliers at all levels of the stack. It shall contribute to the Union's strategic autonomy, while preserving an open and innovative economy in the Union through competition, support the development of technologies and applications reinforcing the European High-Performance Computing and Quantum Technologies supply chains and promote their integration in systems that address a large number of scientific, societal, environmental, industrial as well as security use needs.

Or. en

Justification

It is of utmost importance to promote diversity of suppliers in all levels of the stack and to prevent vendor lock-ins.

Amendment 61

Michael McNamara

on behalf of the Renew Group

Katri Kulmuni

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The Joint Undertaking shall contribute to safeguarding the interests of the Union when procuring supercomputers and supporting the development and uptake of High-Performance Computing and quantum technologies, systems and applications. It shall enable a co-design approach for the acquisition of world-class supercomputers, while safeguarding the security of the supply chain of procured technologies and systems, and by promoting diversity of suppliers at all levels of the stack. It shall contribute to the Union's strategic autonomy, while preserving an open and innovative economy in the Union through competition, support the development of technologies and applications reinforcing the European High-Performance Computing and Quantum Technologies supply chains and promote their integration in systems that address a large number of scientific, societal, environmental, industrial as well as security use needs.

Or. en

Justification

It is of utmost importance to promote diversity of suppliers in all levels of the stack and to prevent vendor lock-ins.

Amendment 62

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The Joint Undertaking shall contribute to safeguarding the interests of the Union when procuring supercomputers and supporting the development and uptake of High-Performance Computing and quantum technologies, systems and applications. It shall enable a co-design approach for the acquisition of world-class supercomputers, while safeguarding the security of the supply chain of procured technologies and systems. It shall contribute to the Union's strategic autonomy, expand Union-wide access to supercomputing capacities, support the development of technologies and applications reinforcing the European High-Performance Computing and Quantum Technologies supply chains and promote their integration in systems that address a large number of scientific, societal, environmental, industrial as well as security use needs.

Or. en

Justification

Related to expansion of access, as previously mentioned.

Amendment 63

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 3 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 64

Michael McNamara

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i – subpoint i

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(i) providing a world-class Artificial Intelligence compute infrastructure for European researchers, entrepreneurs, and industries,

(i) providing a world-class Artificial Intelligence compute infrastructure for European researchers, entrepreneurs, and industries, ensuring that access for small- and mid-caps is simplified in proportion to their capability and usage of compute power,

Or. en

Amendment 65

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i – subpoint i

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(i) providing a world-class Artificial Intelligence compute infrastructure for European researchers, entrepreneurs, and industries,

(i) providing a world-class Artificial Intelligence compute infrastructure for European researchers, public universities, public admnistrations, entrepreneurs, and industries,

Or. en

Amendment 66

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i – subpoint i a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(i a) promoting gender equality and inclusion in STEM within digital professions through training, scholarships, and targeted recruitment initiatives within AI and quantum technology programmes,

Or. en

Justification

Promoting gender equality and inclusion in STEM within digital professions through training, scholarships, and targeted recruitment initiatives within AI and quantum technology programmes.

Amendment 67

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i – subpoint iii

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(iii) ensuring the Union’s competitiveness and sovereignty as an Artificial Intelligence continent.

(iii) ensuring the Union’s competitiveness and sovereignty as an Artificial Intelligence continent, also by ensuring access to the necessary computing capacity and related services for AI development, and by promoting the creation of industrial capacities to manufacture essential hardware and software components

Or. en

Amendment 68

Piotr Müller

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i – subpoint iii a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(iii a) ensuring equal development opportunities, capitalising on growing potential and providing special support to Member States with the highest year-on-year annual economic growth rate and the largest population. In accordance with cohesion policy, the fastest-growing Member States shall be given preferential conditions when competing for funding, given their lower nominal and per capita GDP compared to the richest Member States. Maintaining high economic growth in the Member States can help to balance the overall level of human development within the community, which is currently significantly higher in pre-enlargement Member States.

Or. en

Amendment 69

Piotr Müller

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j – subpoint b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) Transition from the lab to the fab and ecosystem development: Supporting the development and deployment of state-of-the-art quantum infrastructures; fostering the industrialisation of quantum technologies by supporting the uptake of quantum applications in key public and industrial sectors, ensuring the translation of advances across all quantum domains into real-world applications, including the development of lead markets; promoting European and international standards; and, supporting the development and networking of national quantum competence centres across Europe.

(b) Transition from the lab to the fab and ecosystem development: Supporting the development and deployment of state-of-the-art quantum infrastructures; fostering the industrialisation of quantum technologies by supporting the uptake of quantum applications in key public and industrial sectors, ensuring the translation of advances across all quantum domains into real-world applications, including the development of lead markets along with the creation of new ones in countries with the greatest potential for innovation and the largest population, measured by the annual economic growth rate and population index; promoting European and international standards; and, supporting the development and networking of national quantum competence centres across Europe.

(amendment in point b)

Or. en

Amendment 70

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j – subpoint b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) Transition from the lab to the fab and ecosystem development: Supporting the development and deployment of state-of-the-art quantum infrastructures; fostering the sustainable and energy-efficient industrialisation of quantum technologies by supporting the uptake of quantum applications in key public and industrial sectors, ensuring the translation of advances across all quantum domains into real-world applications, including the development of lead markets; promoting European and international standards; and, supporting the development and networking of national quantum competence centres across Europe.

Or. en

Amendment 71

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j – subpoint c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) Skills and Talent: Developing a competitive and inclusive quantum research and engineering workforce through coordinated education, training and mobility initiatives, across key quantum-related disciplines and technical fields.

deleted

Or. en

Justification

While skills are absolutely crucial for the success of the Quantum Strategy of the Union, the budgetary resources for this whole initiative are extremely limited so we need to prioritise. The Union can indirectly promote skills development, but is much better positioned to directly support R&I activities. Therefore the full EUR 160 million should be made available only for R&I activities.

Amendment 72

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j – subpoint c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) Skills and Talent: Developing a competitive and inclusive quantum research and engineering workforce through good quality working conditions including the right to disconnect, coordinated education, training, life-long learning and mobility initiatives, not only for existing workers in the sector but also for new entrants, based on current and future industrial planning requirements, across key quantum-related disciplines and technical fields in coordination with European and national social partners. Additional concrete measures, such as the recognition of the right to training (at no cost and during working hours) and the promotion of STEM subjects, with a particular focus on attracting more girls and women into this sector will be important to ensure the further development of a skilled and diverse workforce across all Member States.

Or. en

Amendment 73

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j – subpoint c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) Skills and Talent: Developing medium- and long-term educational programmes to ensure a qualified and highly qualified, competitive and inclusive workforce in quantum research and engineering, through coordinated education, training and mobility initiatives, including large-scale cross-border programmes, across key quantum-related disciplines and technical fields.

Or. en

Amendment 74

Virgil-Daniel Popescu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j aa (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(j a) to promote the design and deployment of quantum and high-performance computing infrastructures that optimise energy and resource efficiency, contributing to the Union’s climate-neutrality goals.

Or. en

Justification

Aligns the quantum pillar with the Union’s sustainability and energy-efficiency objectives.

Amendment 75

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)

Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 4 – paragraph 2 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(16 a) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: In addition to the activities referred to in paragraph 1, the Joint Undertaking may be entrusted with the implementation of additional tasks in the event of cumulative, complementary or combined funding between Union programmes in accordance with the relevant Commission work programme. The Joint Undertaking may also be entrusted with the implementation of additional tasks in the event of additional Union funding being allocated pursuant Article 5(3).

Or. en

Justification

This, together with the amendment to Article 5(3) would create the possibility to allocate Erasmus or European Social Fund funding to the Joint Undertaking in order to fund the deleted 'Skills and Talent' part of the quantum technologies pillar.

Amendment 76

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) up to EUR 1 660 000 000 from Horizon Europe

(a) up to EUR 1 660 000 000 from Horizon Europe, of which EUR 160 000 000 shall be used exclusively for actions referred to in Article 5(6) that contribute to the activities under the quantum technologies pillar as introduced in Article 4(1), point (j);

Or. en

Justification

This amendment ringfences the quantum budget and ensures that it can only be used for actions that could also be funded under Horizon Europe. However, it leaves the opening that additional MS funding could be used for other activities.

Amendment 77

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – new subparagraph

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Additional funds from Horizon Europe, the Digital Europe Programme and the Connecting Europe Facility may complement the Union contribution referred to in the first sub-paragraph, on the condition that the additional amounts are at least matched by the contribution of one or more members of the Joint Undertaking other than the Union. Such additional Union contribution shall be dedicated exclusively to the pillar referred to in Article 4(1)(i). These additional funds shall not be accounted for in the calculation of the Union maximum financial contribution.

Additional funds from Horizon Europe, the Digital Europe Programme and the Connecting Europe Facility may complement the Union contribution referred to in the first sub-paragraph, on the condition that the additional amounts are at least matched by the contribution of one or more members of the Joint Undertaking other than the Union. Such additional Union contribution shall be dedicated explicitly to one or more of the pillars referred to in Article 4. These additional funds shall not be accounted for in the calculation of the Union maximum financial contribution.

Or. en

Justification

Additional investments in other pillars should also be possible - for example to support more quantum research where needed.

Amendment 78

Virgil-Daniel Popescu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(19 a) the following paragraph is inserted:

'1a. Union financial support shall give priority to projects integrating renewable energy, waste-heat reuse and circular resource management, consistent with the Union’s sustainable-investment principles.';

Or. en

Justification

Links EU funding to environmental and circular-economy performance.

Amendment 79

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 5 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Additional funds from any Union programme other than and complementing the ones referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may be allocated to the Joint Undertaking to support its pillars of activities referred to in Article 4, except those referred to in Article 4(1)(a). These additional funds shall not be accounted for in the calculation of the Union maximum financial contribution.

Or. en

Justification

This, together with the amendment to Article 4(2) would create the possibility to allocate Erasmus or European Social Fund funding to the Joint Undertaking in order to fund the deleted 'Skills and Talent' part of the quantum technologies pillar.

Amendment 80

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 5 – paragraph 4 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4b. Financial contributions from the Joint Undertaking shall be conditional on compliance with upholding social, health, and environmental standards and in compliance with policies to protect personal data, the potential for quality job creation and prevent and minimise risks of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration, including corruption and bribery. In cases of serious or repeated breaches of such standards, the financial contributions, funds or aid shall be suspended and reimbursed and companies excluded from future calls.

Or. en

Amendment 81

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(22) Paragraph 6 is deleted.

deleted

Or. en

Justification

Keeping this text ensures that Horizon Europe funding can only be spend on R&I activities and not on infrastructure CAPEX.

Amendment 82

Virgil-Daniel Popescu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1 a. The Joint Undertaking shall ensure that all AI Gigafactories comply with Union-wide interoperability, cybersecurity and data-protection standards, creating a secure and trusted computing ecosystem.

Or. en

Justification

Introduces interoperability and cybersecurity requirements for AI Gigafactories.

Amendment 83

Sergey Lagodinsky

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Participation in an AI Gigafactory Consortium of legal entities from non-Participating States may be subject to restrictions or exclusion where such participation is considered contrary to the Union's strategic assets, interests, autonomy or security. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/695, Regulation (EU) 2021/694 and Regulation (EU) 2021/1153, the call for expression of interest for selecting an AI Gigafactory Consortium may limit participation in the said Consortium to legal entities established only in Participating States or to legal entities established in specified associated countries of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, the Digital Europe Programme and any subsequent relevant Union funding programme, or other third countries in addition to Participating States. The restrictions and exclusions referred to in this paragraph shall in principle not apply to legal entities established in third countries, which have signed an AI Gigafactory Cooperation Agreement or a similar agreement with the Union. The call for expression of interest for selecting an AI Gigafactory may specify that legal entities in other third countries may be eligible provided they comply with the requirements to be fulfilled by those legal entities to guarantee the protection of the security interests of the Union and the Member States and to ensure the protection of classified documents information. Those requirements shall be set out in the work programme.

2. Participation in an AI Gigafactory Consortium of legal entities from non-Participating States is not permitted. By exception, in duly justified cases, where such participation is considered not contrary to the Union's strategic assets, interests, autonomy or security the Commission is empowered to issue an explicit and individual derogation. In addition to Regulation (EU) 2021/695, Regulation (EU) 2021/694 and Regulation (EU) 2021/1153, the call for expression of interest for selecting an AI Gigafactory Consortium shall limit participation in the said Consortium to legal entities established only in Participating States or to legal entities established in specified associated countries of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, the Digital Europe Programme and any subsequent relevant Union funding programme, or other third countries in addition to Participating States. Individual derogations may be granted in duly justified cases, by the Commission. The restrictions and exclusions referred to in this paragraph shall in principle not apply to legal entities established in third countries, which have signed an AI Gigafactory Cooperation Agreement or a similar agreement with the Union. The call for expression of interest for selecting an AI Gigafactory may specify that legal entities in other third countries may be eligible provided they comply with the requirements to be fulfilled by those legal entities to guarantee the protection of the security interests of the Union and the Member States and to ensure the protection of classified documents information, subject to final approval by the Commission. Those requirements shall be set out in the work programme.

Or. en

Justification

The text has been updated to reflect that the financial support is aimed at EU relevant stakeholders, while acknowledging that some process require international participation. This is why the default participation is EU only, but duly justified cooperation may be accepted as exception.

Amendment 84

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Participation in an AI Gigafactory Consortium of legal entities from non-Participating States may be subject to restrictions or exclusion where such participation is considered contrary to the Union's strategic assets, interests, autonomy or security. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/695, Regulation (EU) 2021/694 and Regulation (EU) 2021/1153, the call for expression of interest for selecting an AI Gigafactory Consortium may limit participation in the said Consortium to legal entities established only in Participating States or to legal entities established in specified associated countries of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, the Digital Europe Programme and any subsequent relevant Union funding programme providing for such priority, or other third countries in addition to Participating States. The restrictions and exclusions referred to in this paragraph shall in principle not apply to legal entities established in third countries, which have signed an AI Gigafactory Cooperation Agreement or a similar agreement with the Union. The call for expression of interest for selecting an AI Gigafactory may specify that legal entities in other third countries may be eligible provided they comply with the requirements to be fulfilled by those legal entities to guarantee the protection of the security interests of the Union and the Member States and to ensure the protection of classified documents information, prioritising the Member States. Those requirements shall be set out in the work programme, fully respecting Parliament's prerogative to effectively give its consent, in accordance with its resolution on association agreements for the participation of third countries in Union programmes.

Or. en

Amendment 85

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – Paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Participation in an AI Gigafactory Consortium of legal entities from non-Participating States is not permitted. By exception, in duly justified cases, where such participation is considered contrary to the Union's strategic assets, interests, autonomy or security, the Commission is empowered to issue an explicit and individual derogation. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/695, Regulation (EU) 2021/694 and Regulation (EU) 2021/1153, the call for expression of interest for selecting an AI Gigafactory Consortium shall limit participation in the said Consortium to legal entities established only in Participating States or to legal entities established in specified associated countries of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, the Digital Europe Programme and any subsequent relevant Union funding programme, or other third countries in addition to Participating States. The restrictions and exclusions referred to in this paragraph shall in principle not apply to legal entities established in third countries, which have signed an AI Gigafactory Cooperation Agreement or a similar agreement with the Union. The call for expression of interest for selecting an AI Gigafactory may specify that legal entities in other third countries may be eligible provided they comply with the requirements to be fulfilled by those legal entities to guarantee the protection of the security interests of the Union and the Member States and to ensure the protection of classified documents information. Those requirements shall be set out in the work programme.

Or. en

Amendment 86

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Participation in an AI Gigafactory Consortium of legal entities from non-Participating States is not permitted except for duly justified individual cases assessed by the Commission. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/695, Regulation (EU) 2021/694 and Regulation (EU) 2021/1153, the call for expression of interest for selecting an AI Gigafactory Consortium shall limit participation in the said Consortium to legal entities established only in Participating States or to legal entities established in specified associated countries of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, the Digital Europe Programme and any subsequent relevant Union funding programme, or other third countries in addition to Participating States. The restrictions and exclusions referred to in this paragraph shall in principle not apply to legal entities established in third countries, which have signed an AI Gigafactory Cooperation Agreement or a similar agreement with the Union. The call for expression of interest for selecting an AI Gigafactory may specify that legal entities in other third countries may be eligible provided they comply with the requirements to be fulfilled by those legal entities to guarantee the protection of the security interests of the Union and the Member States and to ensure the protection of classified documents information. Those requirements shall be set out in the work programme.

Or. en

Amendment 87

Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. The Union financial contribution referred to in Article 5 shall cover up to 17% to the capital expenditure (CAPEX) investments of the overall compute infrastructure of the AI Gigafactory, or to a pre-agreed guaranteed purchase of access time to the AI Gigafactory equivalent to a leased capacity of the CAPEX. One or more Participating States should at least match the Union contribution. The remaining investment as well as the operational expenditure (OPEX) of the AI Gigafactory shall be covered by the AI Gigafactory Consortium.

4. The Union financial contribution referred to in Article 5 stemming from Digital Europe Programme or CEF Digital shall cover up to 17% to the capital expenditure (CAPEX) investments of the overall compute infrastructure of the AI Gigafactory. The part of the Union financial contribution referred to in Article 5 stemming from Horizon Europe and contributing to the AI Gigafactory pillar shall cover a pre-agreed guaranteed purchase of access time to the AI Gigafactory, to be used exclusively by actions referred to in Article 5(6), equivalent to a leased capacity of the CAPEX. One or more Participating States should at least match the Union contribution. The remaining investment as well as the operational expenditure (OPEX) of the AI Gigafactory shall be covered by the AI Gigafactory Consortium.

Or. en

Justification

Through this amendment it becomes clear that while Horizon funding cannot be used directly to cover CAPEX for AI Giga Factories, it can still make a contribution to bringing together the financing of the CAPEX of a AIGF.

Amendment 88

Virgil-Daniel Popescu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Article 12b – paragraph 4 a (new)

(4)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4 a. In duly justified cases involving projects located in less-developed or transition regions, the Union financial contribution may cover up to 25 percent of capital expenditure.

Or. en

Justification

Provides flexibility to increase EU co-financing for cohesion regions.

Amendment 89

Elena Sancho Murillo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

6. Participating States that are Member States may, by mutual agreement with the Joint Undertaking, channel their respective voluntary contributions, including those referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article and any other in addition to them, in total or in part, for a specific AI Gigafactory through the Joint Undertaking, which shall then manage and disburse these funds to the designated AI Gigafactory on their behalf.

6. Participating States that are Member States may, by mutual agreement with the Joint Undertaking, channel their respective voluntary contributions, including those referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article, their remaining allocations under the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by Regulation (EU) 2021/241 and any other in addition to them, in total or in part, for a specific AI Gigafactory through the Joint Undertaking, which shall then manage and disburse these funds to the designated AI Gigafactory on their behalf. In cases where the those contributions consist of components, the corresponding milestones shall be deemed to have been fulfilled upon their transfer to the EuroHPC network, without such fulfilment being conditional on their immediate deployment or operational integration.

Or. en

Amendment 90

Michael McNamara

on behalf of the Renew Group

Katri Kulmuni

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 8

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

8. The access rights of the Union and the Participating States in AI Gigafactory shall be directly proportional to their respective financial contributions to the CAPEX of the computing infrastructure of the AI Gigafactory, or to the pre-agreed guaranteed purchase of access time to the AI Gigafactory.

8. The access time allocated to the Union and the Participating States in AI Gigafactory shall be equivalent to their respective access rights, which shall be directly proportional to the value of their respective financial contributions to the CAPEX of the computing infrastructure of the AI Gigafactory, or, if relevant, to the pre-agreed guaranteed purchase of access time to the AI Gigafactory.

Or. en

Justification

The allocation of access time to the Union and Participating States should be based on their share on the total funding (CAPEX + OPEX) of the Gigafactory. Changing“access rights” to “access time”.

Amendment 91

Katri Kulmuni

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 8

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

8. The access time of the Union and the Participating States in AI Gigafactory shall be equivalent in value to their respective financial contributions to the CAPEX of the computing infrastructure of the AI Gigafactory, or to the pre-agreed guaranteed purchase of access time to the AI Gigafactory.

Or. en

Justification

The allocation of access time to the Union and PS should be based on their share on the total funding (CAPEX + OPEX) of the Gigafactory. Changing “access rights” to “access time”.

Amendment 92

Eva Maydell

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 9 – point ba (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b a) mechanisms for monitoring utilisation rates and outcomes, ensuring efficient use and capacity and avoiding idle resources. lt shall report regularly on utilization and performance of each Gigafactory.

Or. en

Amendment 93

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 – paragraph 10 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) be granted to users residing, established or located in a Member State or in a third country associated to the Digital Europe Programme, to Horizon Europe or to the Connecting Europe Facility;

(a) be granted to users residing, established or located in a Member State or in a third country associated to the Digital Europe Programme, to Horizon Europe or to the Connecting Europe Facility, giving priority to the Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 94

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 10 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) be free of charge for the users from entities governed by public law. It shall also be free of charge for industrial users for applications related to research and innovation activities funded by Horizon Europe, the Digital Europe Programme, or the Connecting Europe Facility as well as those awarded a Seal of Excellence under Horizon Europe or the Digital Europe Programme and for private innovation activities of SMEs and scale-ups;

(b) be free of charge for the users from entities governed by public law, educational and research institutions, and for industrial users engaged in non-profit or pre-competitive research and innovation activities. It shall also be free of charge for industrial users for applications related to research and innovation activities funded by Horizon Europe, the Digital Europe Programme, or the Connecting Europe Facility as well as those awarded a Seal of Excellence under Horizon Europe or the Digital Europe Programme and for private innovation activities of SMEs and scale-ups;

Or. en

Justification

Clarifies that free acces is also granted for research institutions.

Amendment 95

Sergey Lagodinsky

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 10 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) include reserved compute resources specifically for EU-funded research projects, ensuring guaranteed availability and scheduling priority.

(c) include reserved compute resources specifically for EU-funded research projects and small companies and entities operating under the open science principle, ensuring guaranteed availability and scheduling priority.

Or. en

Justification

Open science is a basic principle in European research and the current text needs to be conducive to its realisation. Also, small companies are the seeds of future innovation, therefore the society in its entirety will benefit form a forward looking type of support.

Amendment 96

Virgil-Daniel Popescu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 10 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c a) grant priority access for SMEs, start-ups and research organisations developing applications with high societal or industrial impact in the Union.

Or. en

Justification

Ensures fair access for SMEs and innovative research actors.

Amendment 97

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 13

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

13. The AI Gigafactory shall include a public governance body composed of representatives from the Commission and the Participating States providing public funding to the specific AI Gigafactory. Without prejudice to the AI Gigafactory consortium’s management and operational autonomy, and to ensure alignment with the public interest objectives underpinning the public funding, the following elements shall require explicit prior approval from the designated public governance body:

13. The AI Gigafactory shall include a public governance body composed of representatives from the Commission and the Participating States providing public funding to the specific AI Gigafactory. Without prejudice to the AI Gigafactory consortium’s management and operational autonomy, and to ensure alignment with the public interest objectives underpinning the public funding, to ensure efficient use of public funds and to boost Europe's technological sovereignty, the following elements shall require explicit prior approval from the designated public governance body:

Or. en

Amendment 98

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 13 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) Any proposed access agreements with entities from third countries that may raise concerns regarding the Union’s strategic assets, interests, autonomy or security;

(a) Any proposed access agreements with entities from third countries that may raise concerns regarding the Union’s strategic assets, interests, autonomy, non-compliance with social and environmental standards, data protection or security;

Or. en

Amendment 99

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 14 – point a – point 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3) Quality of the physical, IT and networking infrastructure

(3) Quality and security of the physical, IT and networking infrastructure

Or. en

Justification

Make sure the security aspect is duly considered in the technical evaluation. Particularly relevant given the strategic importance of this infrastructure, and the considerable investment.

Amendment 100

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 – point a – point 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4) Sustainability and energy efficiency

(4) Sustainability, renewable energy use, energy efficiency and water consumption

Or. en

Justification

Aligns with the Green Deal and “Just Digital Transition” principle. Ensures AI Gigafactories are not only technologically advanced but also climate and labour friendly.

Amendment 101

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 14 – point a – point 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4) Sustainability and energy efficiency

(4) Sustainability, energy efficiency, and access to renewable energy

Or. en

Justification

Related to use of energy sources that safeguard decarbonisation path.

Amendment 102

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 – point a – point 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4) Sustainability and energy efficiency

(4) Environmental impact, sustainability and energy efficiency

Or. en

Amendment 103

Piotr Müller

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 – point a – point 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4) Sustainability and energy efficiency

(4) Energy stability and security of its supplies

Or. en

Amendment 104

Piotr Müller

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 14 – point a – point 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4 a) Forecasted economic growth rate for the duration of the project and population of the applicant Member State.

Or. en

Amendment 105

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 – point a – point 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(4 a) Quality and added value of the related services

Or. en

Amendment 106

Piotr Müller

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 – point a – point 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5) Consortium experience and know-how in setting up similar large-scale facilities.

(5) Consortium experience and know-how in setting up large-scale facilities.

Or. en

Amendment 107

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 – point a – point 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5 a) Evidence of compliance with applicable Union environmental and social standards.

Or. en

Amendment 108

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 14 – point b – point 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2) Impact on the European AI ecosystem

(2) Impact on the European AI ecosystem, including geographical balance and expansion of Union-wide access

Or. en

Justification

Related to expansion of access, as previously mentioned.

Amendment 109

Piotr Müller

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 14 – point b – point 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2 a) Impact on economic growth, innovation and competitiveness in the Euroregion;

Or. en

Amendment 110

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 – point b – point 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3) EU added value.

(3) EU added value, including increasing Union tech sovereignty by utilizing hardware and software components developed and manufactured in the Union

Or. en

Amendment 111

Bruno Gonçalves

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12b – paragraph 14 – point b – point 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3) EU added value.

(3) EU added value, including total increase in supercomputing capacities.

Or. en

Justification

Related to the first amendment, about ensuring mid-range capacities are not foregone.

Amendment 112

Michael McNamara

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 – point b – point 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3) EU added value.

(3) EU added value and potential impact on strategic autonomy.

Or. en

Justification

AI Gigafactory Consortiums can include the participation of legal entities established in third countries which have signed an AI Gigafactory Cooperation Agreement. Their selection criteria may also include the potential impact on Europe's strategic autonomy, where appropriate.

Amendment 113

Anthony Smith

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) No 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 – point b – point 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3 a) Quality job creation and upskilling of the existing workforce.

Or. en

Amendment 114

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 – point c – point 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1 a) Detailed, plausible and commitment-based demand estimates

Or. en

Amendment 115

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c a) Labour Market Impact

(1) Attracting, developing and retaining high-skill, diverse AI talent

(2) Creating high-quality, stable and well-paid jobs

Or. en

Amendment 116

Eszter Lakos

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 14 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

14 a. The Joint Undertaking shall report annually to the European Parliament and to the Council on the following:

(a) capacity utilization of the compute infrastructure for the purposes of developing European large AI models;

(b) number of new original large artificial intelligence models developed;

(d) progress towards reducing dependence on foreign-developed AI models.

Or. en

Justification

The original proposal does not establish adequate metrics of success.

Amendment 117

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 16

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

16. The Joint Undertaking may establish framework contracts for the provision of essential and high-demand components, such as advanced AI processors. The AI Gigafactory Consortia may use the framework contracts referred to in this paragraph for their procurement.

16. The Joint Undertaking shall establish framework contracts for the provision of essential and high-demand components, such as advanced AI processors. The AI Gigafactory Consortia may use the framework contracts referred to in this paragraph for their procurement.

Or. en

Amendment 118

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 12 b – paragraph 16 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

16 a. The Joint Undertaking shall promote balanced geographical participation of Member States in the establishment of and access to AI Gigafactories and Quantum Competence Centres.

Or. en

Justification

Promotes inclusivity and balanced development across Europe, countering digital divide.

Amendment 119

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Without prejudice to Article 17(9), the use of EuroHPC supercomputers shall be open to users from the public and private sectors applications. Except for the industrial-grade EuroHPC supercomputers, their use shall be primarily for research and innovation purposes falling under public funding programmes, for public sector applications and for private innovation activities of SMEs, where appropriate.

Or. en

Amendment 120

Matthias Ecke

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(27 a) Article 16(1a) is amended as follows:

'With the exception of SME users undertaking private innovation activities, other users shall adopt an open science approach to disseminating knowledge gained through access to the supercomputers, AI Factories, AI Gigafactories and Quantum Capacities of the Joint Undertaking, in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2021/695. The Governing Board shall define further the applicable open science rules.';

Or. en

Amendment 121

Virgil-Daniel Popescu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point 38

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Annex – Article 7 – paragraph 4 a – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d a) publish the evaluation criteria and a summary of results following each selection procedure, ensuring transparency and equal treatment;

Or. en

Justification

Introduces transparency and accountability in the selection process.

Amendment 122

Virgil-Daniel Popescu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point 44

Regulation (EU) 2021/1173

Article 14 a – paragraph 1 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

In its recommendations, the Quantum Strategy Advisory Group shall also assess the energy-infrastructure requirements and potential synergies with defence and space technologies.

Or. en

Justification

Expands the Advisory Group’s mandate to cover energy and cross-sector synergies.