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| 22.12.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 443/152 |
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22.12.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 443/152

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P7_TA(2014)0347

Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking *

European Parliament legislative resolution of 15 April 2014 on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (COM(2013)0922 — C7-0034/2014 — 2013/0445(NLE))

(Consultation)

(2017/C 443/29)

The European Parliament,

The European Parliament

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2013)0922, |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2013)0922,

| — | having regard to Articles 187 and the first paragraph of Article 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0034/2014), |
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having regard to Articles 187 and the first paragraph of Article 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0034/2014),

| — | having regard to Rule 55 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 55 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (A7-0259/2014), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (A7-0259/2014),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, in accordance with Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, in accordance with Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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3.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal; |
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4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

Amendment 1

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Recital 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (3) | Regulation (EU) No .../2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  of ... 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation for the period 2014-2020
  (‘Horizon 2020 Framework Programme’) (12) aims to achieve a greater impact
  of
  research and innovation
  efforts
  by combining EU and private-sector funds in public-private partnerships
  (PPPs)
  in areas where research and innovation can contribute to the Union's wider competitiveness goals and help tackle societal challenges.
  The
  Union involvement in these partnerships can take the form of financial contributions to joint undertakings established on the basis of Article 187 of the Treaty. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(3)

Regulation (EU) No .../2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  of ... 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation for the period 2014-2020
  (‘Horizon 2020 Framework Programme’) (12) aims to achieve a greater impact
  of
  research and innovation
  efforts
  by combining EU and private-sector funds in public-private partnerships
  (PPPs)
  in areas where research and innovation can contribute to the Union's wider competitiveness goals and help tackle societal challenges.
  The
  Union involvement in these partnerships can take the form of financial contributions to joint undertakings established on the basis of Article 187 of the Treaty.

of ... 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation for the period 2014-2020

12

of

efforts

(PPPs)

The

| (3) | Regulation (EU) No
  1291
  /2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (12) (‘the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme’) aims to achieve a greater impact
  on
  research and innovation by combining
  Horizon 2020 Framework Programme
  and private-sector funds in public-private partnerships in
  key
  areas where research and innovation can contribute to the Union's wider competitiveness goals
  , leverage private investment,
  and help tackle societal challenges
  . Those partnerships should be based on a long-term commitment, including a balanced contribution from all partners, be accountable for the achievement of their targets and be aligned with the Union's strategic goals relating to research, development and innovation. The governance and functioning of those partnerships should be open, transparent, effective and efficient and give the opportunity to a wide range of stakeholders active in their specific areas to participate based on a long-term commitment
  . Union involvement in these partnerships can take the form of financial contributions to joint undertakings established on the basis of Article 187 of the Treaty
  under Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (12a)

  (‘the Seventh Framework Programme’)
  . |
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(3)

Regulation (EU) No
  1291
  /2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (12) (‘the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme’) aims to achieve a greater impact
  on
  research and innovation by combining
  Horizon 2020 Framework Programme
  and private-sector funds in public-private partnerships in
  key
  areas where research and innovation can contribute to the Union's wider competitiveness goals
  , leverage private investment,
  and help tackle societal challenges
  . Those partnerships should be based on a long-term commitment, including a balanced contribution from all partners, be accountable for the achievement of their targets and be aligned with the Union's strategic goals relating to research, development and innovation. The governance and functioning of those partnerships should be open, transparent, effective and efficient and give the opportunity to a wide range of stakeholders active in their specific areas to participate based on a long-term commitment
  . Union involvement in these partnerships can take the form of financial contributions to joint undertakings established on the basis of Article 187 of the Treaty
  under Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (12a)

  (‘the Seventh Framework Programme’)
  .

1291

12

on

Horizon 2020 Framework Programme

key

, leverage private investment,

. Those partnerships should be based on a long-term commitment, including a balanced contribution from all partners, be accountable for the achievement of their targets and be aligned with the Union's strategic goals relating to research, development and innovation. The governance and functioning of those partnerships should be open, transparent, effective and efficient and give the opportunity to a wide range of stakeholders active in their specific areas to participate based on a long-term commitment

under Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

12a

(‘the Seventh Framework Programme’)

Amendment 2

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Recital 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) | In accordance with Decision
  (EU) No .../
  2013
  of the Council of ... 2013 establishing the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 (2014-2020)

   (13) support may be provided to joint undertakings established in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme under the conditions specified in that Decision. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(4)

In accordance with Decision
  (EU) No .../
  2013
  of the Council of ... 2013 establishing the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 (2014-2020)

   (13) support may be provided to joint undertakings established in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme under the conditions specified in that Decision.

(EU) No .../

of the Council of ... 2013 establishing the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 (2014-2020)

13

| (4) | In accordance with
  Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 and Council
  Decision 2013
  /743/EU

   (13) support may be provided to joint undertakings established in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme under the conditions specified in that Decision. |
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(4)

In accordance with
  Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 and Council
  Decision 2013
  /743/EU

   (13) support may be provided to joint undertakings established in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme under the conditions specified in that Decision.

Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 and Council

/743/EU

13

Amendment 3

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Recital 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (7) | The Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (hereinafter ‘S2R Joint Undertaking’) should be a PPP aimed at stimulating and better coordinating Union research and innovation investments in the rail sector with a view to accelerating and facilitating the transition towards a more integrated, efficient, sustainable and attractive EU railway market, in line with the business needs of the rail sector and with the general objective of achieving a Single European Railway Area. In particular, the S2R Joint Undertaking should contribute to specific objectives defined in the 2011 White Paper and in the Fourth Railway Package, including the improved efficiency of the rail sector for the benefit of the public purse; a considerable expansion or upgrading of the capacity of the rail network, so as to enable rail to compete effectively and take a significantly greater proportion of passenger and freight transport; an improvement in the quality of rail services by responding to the needs of rail passengers and freight forwarders; the removal of technical obstacles holding back the sector in terms of interoperability; and the reduction of negative externalities linked to railway transport. The progress of the S2R Joint Undertaking towards meeting these objectives should be measured against key performance indicators. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(7)

The Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (hereinafter ‘S2R Joint Undertaking’) should be a PPP aimed at stimulating and better coordinating Union research and innovation investments in the rail sector with a view to accelerating and facilitating the transition towards a more integrated, efficient, sustainable and attractive EU railway market, in line with the business needs of the rail sector and with the general objective of achieving a Single European Railway Area. In particular, the S2R Joint Undertaking should contribute to specific objectives defined in the 2011 White Paper and in the Fourth Railway Package, including the improved efficiency of the rail sector for the benefit of the public purse; a considerable expansion or upgrading of the capacity of the rail network, so as to enable rail to compete effectively and take a significantly greater proportion of passenger and freight transport; an improvement in the quality of rail services by responding to the needs of rail passengers and freight forwarders; the removal of technical obstacles holding back the sector in terms of interoperability; and the reduction of negative externalities linked to railway transport. The progress of the S2R Joint Undertaking towards meeting these objectives should be measured against key performance indicators.

| (7) | The Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (hereinafter ‘S2R Joint Undertaking’) should be a PPP aimed at stimulating and better coordinating Union research and innovation investments in the rail sector
  while creating new employment opportunities,
  with a view to accelerating and facilitating the transition towards a more integrated,
  user-friendly,
  efficient, sustainable and attractive EU railway market, in line with the business needs of the rail sector and with the general objective of achieving a Single European Railway Area. In particular, the S2R Joint Undertaking should contribute to specific objectives defined in the 2011 White Paper and in the Fourth Railway Package, including the improved efficiency of the rail sector for the benefit of the public purse; a considerable expansion or upgrading of the capacity of the rail network, so as to enable rail to compete effectively and take a significantly greater proportion of passenger and freight transport; an improvement in the quality of rail services by responding to the needs of rail passengers and freight forwarders; the removal of technical obstacles holding back the sector in terms of interoperability; and the reduction of negative externalities linked to railway transport. The progress of the S2R Joint Undertaking towards meeting these objectives should be measured against key performance indicators. |
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(7)

The Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (hereinafter ‘S2R Joint Undertaking’) should be a PPP aimed at stimulating and better coordinating Union research and innovation investments in the rail sector
  while creating new employment opportunities,
  with a view to accelerating and facilitating the transition towards a more integrated,
  user-friendly,
  efficient, sustainable and attractive EU railway market, in line with the business needs of the rail sector and with the general objective of achieving a Single European Railway Area. In particular, the S2R Joint Undertaking should contribute to specific objectives defined in the 2011 White Paper and in the Fourth Railway Package, including the improved efficiency of the rail sector for the benefit of the public purse; a considerable expansion or upgrading of the capacity of the rail network, so as to enable rail to compete effectively and take a significantly greater proportion of passenger and freight transport; an improvement in the quality of rail services by responding to the needs of rail passengers and freight forwarders; the removal of technical obstacles holding back the sector in terms of interoperability; and the reduction of negative externalities linked to railway transport. The progress of the S2R Joint Undertaking towards meeting these objectives should be measured against key performance indicators.

while creating new employment opportunities,

user-friendly,

Amendment 4

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7 a (new)

Recital 7 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (7a) | The S2R Joint Undertaking should operate in an open and transparent way providing all relevant information in a timely manner to its appropriate bodies as well as promoting its activities, including information and dissemination activities to the wider public. The rules of procedure of the bodies of the S2R Joint Undertaking should be made publicly available. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(7a)

(7a)

The S2R Joint Undertaking should operate in an open and transparent way providing all relevant information in a timely manner to its appropriate bodies as well as promoting its activities, including information and dissemination activities to the wider public. The rules of procedure of the bodies of the S2R Joint Undertaking should be made publicly available.

The S2R Joint Undertaking should operate in an open and transparent way providing all relevant information in a timely manner to its appropriate bodies as well as promoting its activities, including information and dissemination activities to the wider public. The rules of procedure of the bodies of the S2R Joint Undertaking should be made publicly available.

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11 a (new)

Recital 11 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (11a) | The Horizon 2020 Framework Programme should contribute to the closing of the research and innovation divide within the Union by promoting synergies with the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). Therefore the S2R Joint Undertaking should seek to develop close interactions with the ESIF, which can specifically help to strengthen local, regional and national research and innovation capabilities in the area of the S2R Joint Undertaking and underpin smart specialisation efforts. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(11a)

(11a)

The Horizon 2020 Framework Programme should contribute to the closing of the research and innovation divide within the Union by promoting synergies with the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). Therefore the S2R Joint Undertaking should seek to develop close interactions with the ESIF, which can specifically help to strengthen local, regional and national research and innovation capabilities in the area of the S2R Joint Undertaking and underpin smart specialisation efforts.

The Horizon 2020 Framework Programme should contribute to the closing of the research and innovation divide within the Union by promoting synergies with the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). Therefore the S2R Joint Undertaking should seek to develop close interactions with the ESIF, which can specifically help to strengthen local, regional and national research and innovation capabilities in the area of the S2R Joint Undertaking and underpin smart specialisation efforts.

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Recital 12

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (12) | In order to achieve its objectives, the S2R Joint Undertaking should provide
  financial support,
  mainly in the form of grants to members
  and through the most appropriate measures
  , such as procurement or the award of grants following calls for proposals. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(12)

In order to achieve its objectives, the S2R Joint Undertaking should provide
  financial support,
  mainly in the form of grants to members
  and through the most appropriate measures
  , such as procurement or the award of grants following calls for proposals.

financial support,

and through the most appropriate measures

| (12) | In order to achieve its objectives
  , to guarantee a fair participation of other enterprises in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other investors and to support the modernization of an integrated European rail sector
  , the S2R Joint Undertaking should provide
  the Union contribution to the actions through open and transparent procedures
  mainly in the form of grants to members, such as procurement or the award of grants following
  open and transparent
  calls for proposals. |
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(12)

In order to achieve its objectives
  , to guarantee a fair participation of other enterprises in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other investors and to support the modernization of an integrated European rail sector
  , the S2R Joint Undertaking should provide
  the Union contribution to the actions through open and transparent procedures
  mainly in the form of grants to members, such as procurement or the award of grants following
  open and transparent
  calls for proposals.

, to guarantee a fair participation of other enterprises in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other investors and to support the modernization of an integrated European rail sector

the Union contribution to the actions through open and transparent procedures

open and transparent

Amendment 7

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12 a (new)

Recital 12 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (12a) | With a view to the overall aim of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of achieving greater simplification and harmonisation of the European research and innovation funding landscape, Joint Undertakings should establish simple governance models and avoid sets of rules that are different from those of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(12a)

(12a)

With a view to the overall aim of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of achieving greater simplification and harmonisation of the European research and innovation funding landscape, Joint Undertakings should establish simple governance models and avoid sets of rules that are different from those of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.

With a view to the overall aim of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of achieving greater simplification and harmonisation of the European research and innovation funding landscape, Joint Undertakings should establish simple governance models and avoid sets of rules that are different from those of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.

Amendment 8

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Recital 13

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (13) | The S2R Joint Undertaking should operate in
  a
  transparent way providing all relevant available information to its appropriate bodies as well as promoting its activities accordingly. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13)

The S2R Joint Undertaking should operate in
  a
  transparent way providing all relevant available information to its appropriate bodies as well as promoting its activities accordingly.

a

| (13) | The S2R Joint Undertaking should operate in
  an open and
  transparent way
  and put in place a mechanism of consultation with all interested actors that make use of rail sector goods and services,
  providing all relevant available information to its appropriate bodies as well as promoting its activities accordingly. |
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(13)

The S2R Joint Undertaking should operate in
  an open and
  transparent way
  and put in place a mechanism of consultation with all interested actors that make use of rail sector goods and services,
  providing all relevant available information to its appropriate bodies as well as promoting its activities accordingly.

an open and

and put in place a mechanism of consultation with all interested actors that make use of rail sector goods and services,

Amendment 9

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13 a (new)

Recital 13 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (13a) | The S2R Joint Undertaking should also use electronic means managed by the Commission to ensure openness, transparency and facilitate participation. Therefore, the calls for proposals launched by the S2R Joint Undertaking should also be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission. Moreover, relevant data on inter alia proposals, applicants, grants and participants should be made available by S2R Joint Undertaking for inclusion in the Horizon 2020 reporting and dissemination electronic systems managed by the Commission, in an appropriate format and with the periodicity corresponding to the Commission's reporting obligations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13a)

(13a)

The S2R Joint Undertaking should also use electronic means managed by the Commission to ensure openness, transparency and facilitate participation. Therefore, the calls for proposals launched by the S2R Joint Undertaking should also be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission. Moreover, relevant data on inter alia proposals, applicants, grants and participants should be made available by S2R Joint Undertaking for inclusion in the Horizon 2020 reporting and dissemination electronic systems managed by the Commission, in an appropriate format and with the periodicity corresponding to the Commission's reporting obligations.

The S2R Joint Undertaking should also use electronic means managed by the Commission to ensure openness, transparency and facilitate participation. Therefore, the calls for proposals launched by the S2R Joint Undertaking should also be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission. Moreover, relevant data on inter alia proposals, applicants, grants and participants should be made available by S2R Joint Undertaking for inclusion in the Horizon 2020 reporting and dissemination electronic systems managed by the Commission, in an appropriate format and with the periodicity corresponding to the Commission's reporting obligations.

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14 a (new)

Recital 14 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (14a) | Without prejudice to the interim evaluation referred to in Article 11 and in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 and as part of the interim evaluation of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, Joint Undertakings as a particular funding instrument of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme should be subject to an in-depth assessment which shall include, inter alia, an analysis of openness, transparency and efficiency of public-private partnerships based on Article 187 TFEU. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(14a)

(14a)

Without prejudice to the interim evaluation referred to in Article 11 and in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 and as part of the interim evaluation of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, Joint Undertakings as a particular funding instrument of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme should be subject to an in-depth assessment which shall include, inter alia, an analysis of openness, transparency and efficiency of public-private partnerships based on Article 187 TFEU.

Without prejudice to the interim evaluation referred to in Article 11 and in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 and as part of the interim evaluation of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, Joint Undertakings as a particular funding instrument of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme should be subject to an in-depth assessment which shall include, inter alia, an analysis of openness, transparency and efficiency of public-private partnerships based on Article 187 TFEU.

Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Recital 16

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16) | Participation in indirect actions funded by the S2R Joint Undertaking should comply with Regulation (EU) No ... /2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  of ... 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in ‘Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)’

   (16) |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(16)

Participation in indirect actions funded by the S2R Joint Undertaking should comply with Regulation (EU) No ... /2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  of ... 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in ‘Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)’

   (16)

of ... 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in ‘Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)’

16

| (16) | Participation in indirect actions funded by the S2R Joint Undertaking should comply with Regulation (EU) No
  1290
  /2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (16)

  . The S2R Joint Undertaking should, moreover, ensure consistent application of those rules based on relevant measures adopted by the Commission. |
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(16)

Participation in indirect actions funded by the S2R Joint Undertaking should comply with Regulation (EU) No
  1290
  /2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (16)

  . The S2R Joint Undertaking should, moreover, ensure consistent application of those rules based on relevant measures adopted by the Commission.

1290

16

. The S2R Joint Undertaking should, moreover, ensure consistent application of those rules based on relevant measures adopted by the Commission.

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16 a (new)

Recital 16 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (16a) | The S2R Joint Undertaking should take into account the OECD definitions regarding Technological Readiness Level (TRL) in the classification of technological research, product development and demonstration activities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(16a)

(16a)

The S2R Joint Undertaking should take into account the OECD definitions regarding Technological Readiness Level (TRL) in the classification of technological research, product development and demonstration activities.

The S2R Joint Undertaking should take into account the OECD definitions regarding Technological Readiness Level (TRL) in the classification of technological research, product development and demonstration activities.

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20 a (new)

Recital 20 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (20a) | With a view to the overall aim of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme to achieve greater simplification and coherence, all calls for proposals under the S2R Joint Undertaking should take into account the duration of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(20a)

(20a)

With a view to the overall aim of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme to achieve greater simplification and coherence, all calls for proposals under the S2R Joint Undertaking should take into account the duration of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.

With a view to the overall aim of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme to achieve greater simplification and coherence, all calls for proposals under the S2R Joint Undertaking should take into account the duration of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 21

Recital 21

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (21) | In accordance with Article 287(1) of the Treaty, the constituent instrument of bodies, offices or agencies set up by the Union may preclude the examination of the accounts of all revenue and expenditure of those bodies, offices or agencies by the Court of Auditors. In accordance with Article 60(5
  ) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012,
  the accounts
  of the
  bodies under Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 are to be examined by an independent audit body which is to give an opinion inter alia on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. Avoidance of duplication of the examination of the
  accounts
  justifies that the accounts of the S2R Joint Undertaking should not be subject to examination
  by the Court of Auditors. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21)

In accordance with Article 287(1) of the Treaty, the constituent instrument of bodies, offices or agencies set up by the Union may preclude the examination of the accounts of all revenue and expenditure of those bodies, offices or agencies by the Court of Auditors. In accordance with Article 60(5
  ) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012,
  the accounts
  of the
  bodies under Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 are to be examined by an independent audit body which is to give an opinion inter alia on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. Avoidance of duplication of the examination of the
  accounts
  justifies that the accounts of the S2R Joint Undertaking should not be subject to examination
  by the Court of Auditors.

In accordance with Article 287(1) of the Treaty, the constituent instrument of bodies, offices or agencies set up by the Union may preclude the examination of the accounts of all revenue and expenditure of those bodies, offices or agencies by the Court of Auditors. In accordance with Article 60(5

the accounts

bodies under Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 are to be examined by an independent audit body which is to give an opinion inter alia on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. Avoidance of duplication of the examination of the

justifies that the accounts of the S2R Joint Undertaking should not be subject to examination

| (21) | In view of the specific nature and the current status of the Joint Undertakings, and in order to ensure continuity with the Seventh Framework Programme, the Joint Undertakings should continue to be subject to a separate discharge. By way of derogation from Articles 60(7
  )
  and 209
  of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012,
  discharge for the implementation
  of the
  budget of the S2R Joint Undertaking should therefore be given by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council. Hence, the reporting requirements set out in Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 should not apply to the contribution of the Union to the S2R Joint Undertaking but they should be aligned to the extent possible to the ones envisaged for bodies under Article 208 of that Regulation. The auditing of
  accounts
  and of the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions should be undertaken
  by the Court of Auditors. |
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(21)

In view of the specific nature and the current status of the Joint Undertakings, and in order to ensure continuity with the Seventh Framework Programme, the Joint Undertakings should continue to be subject to a separate discharge. By way of derogation from Articles 60(7
  )
  and 209
  of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012,
  discharge for the implementation
  of the
  budget of the S2R Joint Undertaking should therefore be given by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council. Hence, the reporting requirements set out in Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 should not apply to the contribution of the Union to the S2R Joint Undertaking but they should be aligned to the extent possible to the ones envisaged for bodies under Article 208 of that Regulation. The auditing of
  accounts
  and of the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions should be undertaken
  by the Court of Auditors.

In view of the specific nature and the current status of the Joint Undertakings, and in order to ensure continuity with the Seventh Framework Programme, the Joint Undertakings should continue to be subject to a separate discharge. By way of derogation from Articles 60(7

and 209

discharge for the implementation

budget of the S2R Joint Undertaking should therefore be given by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council. Hence, the reporting requirements set out in Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 should not apply to the contribution of the Union to the S2R Joint Undertaking but they should be aligned to the extent possible to the ones envisaged for bodies under Article 208 of that Regulation. The auditing of

and of the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions should be undertaken

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23 a (new)

Recital 23 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (23a) | Given the importance of continuous innovation for the competitiveness of the Union's transport sector and the number of Joint Undertakings in this field, there should be an analysis in due time, notably in view of the interim evaluation of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, regarding the appropriateness of efforts in collaborative research in the field of transport. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(23a)

(23a)

Given the importance of continuous innovation for the competitiveness of the Union's transport sector and the number of Joint Undertakings in this field, there should be an analysis in due time, notably in view of the interim evaluation of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, regarding the appropriateness of efforts in collaborative research in the field of transport.

Given the importance of continuous innovation for the competitiveness of the Union's transport sector and the number of Joint Undertakings in this field, there should be an analysis in due time, notably in view of the interim evaluation of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, regarding the appropriateness of efforts in collaborative research in the field of transport.

Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 — paragraph 1

Article 1 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   In order to coordinate and manage Union research and innovation investments in the European rail sector, a joint undertaking within the meaning of Article 187 of the Treaty (the ‘Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking’ or ‘S2R Joint Undertaking’) is hereby established until 31 December 2024. | 1.   In order to coordinate and manage Union research and innovation investments in the European rail sector, a joint undertaking within the meaning of Article 187 of the Treaty (the ‘Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking’ or ‘S2R Joint Undertaking’) is hereby established until 31 December 2024.
  In order to take into account the duration of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, calls for proposals under S2R Joint Undertaking shall be launched at the latest by 31 December 2020. In duly justified cases calls for proposals may be launched until 31 December 2021. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   In order to coordinate and manage Union research and innovation investments in the European rail sector, a joint undertaking within the meaning of Article 187 of the Treaty (the ‘Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking’ or ‘S2R Joint Undertaking’) is hereby established until 31 December 2024.

1.   In order to coordinate and manage Union research and innovation investments in the European rail sector, a joint undertaking within the meaning of Article 187 of the Treaty (the ‘Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking’ or ‘S2R Joint Undertaking’) is hereby established until 31 December 2024.
  In order to take into account the duration of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, calls for proposals under S2R Joint Undertaking shall be launched at the latest by 31 December 2020. In duly justified cases calls for proposals may be launched until 31 December 2021.

In order to take into account the duration of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, calls for proposals under S2R Joint Undertaking shall be launched at the latest by 31 December 2020. In duly justified cases calls for proposals may be launched until 31 December 2021.

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | to contribute to the achievement of the Single European Railway Area, to a faster and cheaper transition to a more attractive, competitive, efficient and sustainable European rail system,
  and
  to a modal shift from road and air to rail, through a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach addressing the research and innovation needs of the rail system and its users. This approach shall cover rolling stock, infrastructure and traffic management for the market segments of freight and of long-distance, regional, local and urban passenger traffic, as well as intermodal links between rail and other modes, providing users with an integrated end-to-end solution for their rail travel and transport needs — from transaction support to en-route assistance. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

to contribute to the achievement of the Single European Railway Area, to a faster and cheaper transition to a more attractive, competitive, efficient and sustainable European rail system,
  and
  to a modal shift from road and air to rail, through a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach addressing the research and innovation needs of the rail system and its users. This approach shall cover rolling stock, infrastructure and traffic management for the market segments of freight and of long-distance, regional, local and urban passenger traffic, as well as intermodal links between rail and other modes, providing users with an integrated end-to-end solution for their rail travel and transport needs — from transaction support to en-route assistance.

and

| (b) | to contribute to the achievement of the Single European Railway Area, to a faster and cheaper transition to a more attractive,
  user-friendly (including for persons with reduced mobility),
  competitive, efficient and sustainable European rail system, to a modal shift from road and air to rail
  , and to the development of a strong and competitive European rail industry sector
  , through a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach addressing the research and innovation needs of the rail system and its users. This approach shall cover rolling stock, infrastructure and traffic management for the market segments of freight and of long-distance, regional, local and urban passenger traffic, as well as intermodal links between rail and other modes, providing users with an integrated end-to-end solution for their rail travel and transport needs — from transaction support to en-route assistance. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

to contribute to the achievement of the Single European Railway Area, to a faster and cheaper transition to a more attractive,
  user-friendly (including for persons with reduced mobility),
  competitive, efficient and sustainable European rail system, to a modal shift from road and air to rail
  , and to the development of a strong and competitive European rail industry sector
  , through a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach addressing the research and innovation needs of the rail system and its users. This approach shall cover rolling stock, infrastructure and traffic management for the market segments of freight and of long-distance, regional, local and urban passenger traffic, as well as intermodal links between rail and other modes, providing users with an integrated end-to-end solution for their rail travel and transport needs — from transaction support to en-route assistance.

user-friendly (including for persons with reduced mobility),

, and to the development of a strong and competitive European rail industry sector

Amendment 18

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point d

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | to
  act as
  a central
  reference point on
  rail-related research and innovation actions funded at Union level, ensuring coordination among projects and providing all stakeholders with relevant information. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

to
  act as
  a central
  reference point on
  rail-related research and innovation actions funded at Union level, ensuring coordination among projects and providing all stakeholders with relevant information.

act as

reference point on

| (d) | to
  play
  a central
  role in
  rail-related research and innovation actions funded at Union level, ensuring coordination among projects and providing all stakeholders with relevant information. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

to
  play
  a central
  role in
  rail-related research and innovation actions funded at Union level, ensuring coordination among projects and providing all stakeholders with relevant information.

play

role in

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point e

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | to actively promote the participation and close involvement of all relevant stakeholders from the full rail value chain and from outside the traditional rail industry, in particular: manufacturers of railway equipment (both rolling stock and train control systems) and their supply chain, infrastructure managers, railway operators (both passenger and freight), rail vehicle leasing companies, certifying agencies, professional staff associations, user associations (both passenger and freight), as well as the relevant scientific institutions or the relevant scientific community. The involvement of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC (20) , shall be encouraged. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

to actively promote the participation and close involvement of all relevant stakeholders from the full rail value chain and from outside the traditional rail industry, in particular: manufacturers of railway equipment (both rolling stock and train control systems) and their supply chain, infrastructure managers, railway operators (both passenger and freight), rail vehicle leasing companies, certifying agencies, professional staff associations, user associations (both passenger and freight), as well as the relevant scientific institutions or the relevant scientific community. The involvement of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC (20) , shall be encouraged.

20

| (e) | to actively promote the participation and close involvement of all relevant stakeholders from the full rail value chain and from outside the traditional rail industry, in particular: manufacturers of railway equipment (both rolling stock and train control
  and traffic management
  systems) and their supply chain, infrastructure managers, railway operators (both passenger and freight), rail vehicle leasing companies, certifying agencies, professional staff associations, user associations (both passenger and freight), as well as the relevant scientific institutions or the relevant scientific community. The involvement of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC (20), shall be encouraged. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

to actively promote the participation and close involvement of all relevant stakeholders from the full rail value chain and from outside the traditional rail industry, in particular: manufacturers of railway equipment (both rolling stock and train control
  and traffic management
  systems) and their supply chain, infrastructure managers, railway operators (both passenger and freight), rail vehicle leasing companies, certifying agencies, professional staff associations, user associations (both passenger and freight), as well as the relevant scientific institutions or the relevant scientific community. The involvement of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC (20), shall be encouraged.

and traffic management

20

Amendment 20

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point e a (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point e a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ea) | to implement measures that promote the participation of SMEs, universities and Research Centres. In this context, barriers preventing the participation of new comers in the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be identified and addressed. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ea)

(ea)

to implement measures that promote the participation of SMEs, universities and Research Centres. In this context, barriers preventing the participation of new comers in the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be identified and addressed.

to implement measures that promote the participation of SMEs, universities and Research Centres. In this context, barriers preventing the participation of new comers in the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be identified and addressed.

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point e b (new)

Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point e b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (eb) | to seek complementarity and close synergies with the European Structural and Investment Funds (‘ESIF’) in order to help close the research and innovation divide in Europe. Where possible, to promote interoperability between the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme and those Funds and to encourage cumulative or combined funding. In this context, measures will aim at fully exploiting the potential of Europe's talent pool and thereby optimising the economic and social impact of research and innovation and will be distinct yet complementary with regard to policies and actions of the ESIF. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(eb)

(eb)

to seek complementarity and close synergies with the European Structural and Investment Funds (‘ESIF’) in order to help close the research and innovation divide in Europe. Where possible, to promote interoperability between the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme and those Funds and to encourage cumulative or combined funding. In this context, measures will aim at fully exploiting the potential of Europe's talent pool and thereby optimising the economic and social impact of research and innovation and will be distinct yet complementary with regard to policies and actions of the ESIF.

to seek complementarity and close synergies with the European Structural and Investment Funds (‘ESIF’) in order to help close the research and innovation divide in Europe. Where possible, to promote interoperability between the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme and those Funds and to encourage cumulative or combined funding. In this context, measures will aim at fully exploiting the potential of Europe's talent pool and thereby optimising the economic and social impact of research and innovation and will be distinct yet complementary with regard to policies and actions of the ESIF.

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 3 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The maximum Union financial contribution to the Shift2Rail initiative shall be EUR 450 million, including
  EFTA
  contributions, paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the Union allocated to the Horizon 2020 Specific Programme implementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, in accordance with the relevant provisions of Article 58(1)(c)(iv) and Articles 60 and 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 for bodies referred to in Article 209 of that Regulation. This amount includes: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The maximum Union financial contribution to the Shift2Rail initiative shall be EUR 450 million, including
  EFTA
  contributions, paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the Union allocated to the Horizon 2020 Specific Programme implementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, in accordance with the relevant provisions of Article 58(1)(c)(iv) and Articles 60 and 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 for bodies referred to in Article 209 of that Regulation. This amount includes:

EFTA

| 1. | The maximum Union financial contribution to the Shift2Rail initiative shall be EUR 450 million, including
  the
  contributions
  from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
  , paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the Union allocated to the Horizon 2020 Specific Programme implementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, in accordance with the relevant provisions of Article 58(1)(c)(iv) and Articles 60 and 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 for bodies referred to in Article 209 of that Regulation. This amount includes: |
| --- | --- |

1.

The maximum Union financial contribution to the Shift2Rail initiative shall be EUR 450 million, including
  the
  contributions
  from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
  , paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the Union allocated to the Horizon 2020 Specific Programme implementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, in accordance with the relevant provisions of Article 58(1)(c)(iv) and Articles 60 and 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 for bodies referred to in Article 209 of that Regulation. This amount includes:

the

from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2

Article 3 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Additional funds complementing the contribution referred to in paragraph 1 may be allocated from other Union instruments to support actions for the deployment of mature outcomes of the S2R Joint Undertaking. | 2.   Additional funds complementing the contribution referred to in paragraph 1 may be allocated from other Union instruments to support actions for the deployment of mature
  innovative
  outcomes of the S2R Joint Undertaking. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Additional funds complementing the contribution referred to in paragraph 1 may be allocated from other Union instruments to support actions for the deployment of mature outcomes of the S2R Joint Undertaking.

2.   Additional funds complementing the contribution referred to in paragraph 1 may be allocated from other Union instruments to support actions for the deployment of mature
  innovative
  outcomes of the S2R Joint Undertaking.

innovative

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 4 — point d and d a (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 4 — point d and d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | the arrangements regarding the provision of data necessary to ensure that the Commission is able to
  draft its research and innovation policy and to meet its
  dissemination
  and reporting obligations; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

the arrangements regarding the provision of data necessary to ensure that the Commission is able to
  draft its research and innovation policy and to meet its
  dissemination
  and reporting obligations;

draft its research and innovation policy and to meet its

and reporting obligations;

| (d) | the arrangements regarding the provision of data necessary to ensure that the Commission is able to
  meet its dissemination and reporting obligations; including on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the arrangements regarding the provision of data necessary to ensure that the Commission is able to
  meet its dissemination and reporting obligations; including on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission.

meet its dissemination and reporting obligations; including on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission.

| (da) | provisions for the publication of calls for proposals of the S2RJoint Undertaking also on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of
  dissemination
  managed by the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

(da)

(da)

provisions for the publication of calls for proposals of the S2RJoint Undertaking also on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of
  dissemination
  managed by the Commission.

provisions for the publication of calls for proposals of the S2RJoint Undertaking also on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of

managed by the Commission.

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 4

Article 4 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   For the purpose of valuing the
  in kind
  contributions referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 and clause 15(3)(b) of the Statutes set out in Annex I, the costs shall be determined according to the usual cost accounting practices of the entities concerned, to the applicable accounting standards of the country where each entity is established, and to the applicable International Accounting Standards / International Financial Reporting Standards. The costs shall be certified by an independent external auditor appointed by the entity concerned. The valuation
  of the contributions shall
  be verified by the S2R Joint Undertaking
  . In case of remaining uncertainties, the valuation may
  be audited by the
  S2R Joint
  Undertaking
  , as referred to in clause 20 of the Statutes
  . | 4.   For the purpose of valuing the contributions referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 and clause 15(3)(b) of the Statutes set out in Annex I, the costs shall be determined according to the usual cost accounting practices of the entities concerned, to the applicable accounting standards of the country where each entity is established, and to the applicable International Accounting Standards / International Financial Reporting Standards. The costs shall be certified by an independent external auditor appointed by the entity concerned. The valuation
  method may
  be verified by the S2R Joint Undertaking
  should there be any uncertainty arising from the certification. For the purposes of this Regulation, the costs incurred in additional activities shall not
  be audited by the
  S2RJoint
  Undertaking
  or any Union body
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   For the purpose of valuing the
  in kind
  contributions referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 and clause 15(3)(b) of the Statutes set out in Annex I, the costs shall be determined according to the usual cost accounting practices of the entities concerned, to the applicable accounting standards of the country where each entity is established, and to the applicable International Accounting Standards / International Financial Reporting Standards. The costs shall be certified by an independent external auditor appointed by the entity concerned. The valuation
  of the contributions shall
  be verified by the S2R Joint Undertaking
  . In case of remaining uncertainties, the valuation may
  be audited by the
  S2R Joint
  Undertaking
  , as referred to in clause 20 of the Statutes
  .

in kind

of the contributions shall

. In case of remaining uncertainties, the valuation may

S2R Joint

, as referred to in clause 20 of the Statutes

4.   For the purpose of valuing the contributions referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 and clause 15(3)(b) of the Statutes set out in Annex I, the costs shall be determined according to the usual cost accounting practices of the entities concerned, to the applicable accounting standards of the country where each entity is established, and to the applicable International Accounting Standards / International Financial Reporting Standards. The costs shall be certified by an independent external auditor appointed by the entity concerned. The valuation
  method may
  be verified by the S2R Joint Undertaking
  should there be any uncertainty arising from the certification. For the purposes of this Regulation, the costs incurred in additional activities shall not
  be audited by the
  S2RJoint
  Undertaking
  or any Union body
  .

method may

should there be any uncertainty arising from the certification. For the purposes of this Regulation, the costs incurred in additional activities shall not

S2RJoint

or any Union body

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 6

Article 4 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   Further to paragraph 5, the Commission may terminate, proportionally reduce or suspend the Union financial contribution to the S2R Joint Undertaking or trigger the winding up procedure referred to in clause 23(2) of the Statutes set out in Annex I if those members or their affiliated entities do not contribute, contribute only partially or contribute late with regard to the contributions referred to in paragraph 2. | 6.   Further to paragraph 5, the Commission may terminate, proportionally reduce or suspend the Union financial contribution to the S2R Joint Undertaking or trigger the winding up procedure referred to in clause 23(2) of the Statutes set out in Annex I if those members or their affiliated entities do not contribute, contribute only partially or contribute late with regard to the contributions referred to in paragraph 2.
  The Commission decision shall not hinder the reimbursement of eligible costs already incurred or committed by the Members or the S2R Joint Undertaking by the time of the notification of the aforesaid decision to the S2R Joint Undertaking. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   Further to paragraph 5, the Commission may terminate, proportionally reduce or suspend the Union financial contribution to the S2R Joint Undertaking or trigger the winding up procedure referred to in clause 23(2) of the Statutes set out in Annex I if those members or their affiliated entities do not contribute, contribute only partially or contribute late with regard to the contributions referred to in paragraph 2.

6.   Further to paragraph 5, the Commission may terminate, proportionally reduce or suspend the Union financial contribution to the S2R Joint Undertaking or trigger the winding up procedure referred to in clause 23(2) of the Statutes set out in Annex I if those members or their affiliated entities do not contribute, contribute only partially or contribute late with regard to the contributions referred to in paragraph 2.
  The Commission decision shall not hinder the reimbursement of eligible costs already incurred or committed by the Members or the S2R Joint Undertaking by the time of the notification of the aforesaid decision to the S2R Joint Undertaking.

The Commission decision shall not hinder the reimbursement of eligible costs already incurred or committed by the Members or the S2R Joint Undertaking by the time of the notification of the aforesaid decision to the S2R Joint Undertaking.

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1

Article 5 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The S2R Joint Undertaking shall adopt its specific financial rules in accordance with Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No ... [Delegated Regulation on the Model Financial Regulation for
  bodies referred to in Article 209 of the Financial Regulation
  ]. | Without prejudice to Article 12,
  the S2R Joint Undertaking shall adopt its specific financial rules in accordance with Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No ... [Delegated Regulation on the Model Financial Regulation for
  PPPs
  ]. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The S2R Joint Undertaking shall adopt its specific financial rules in accordance with Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No ... [Delegated Regulation on the Model Financial Regulation for
  bodies referred to in Article 209 of the Financial Regulation
  ].

bodies referred to in Article 209 of the Financial Regulation

Without prejudice to Article 12,
  the S2R Joint Undertaking shall adopt its specific financial rules in accordance with Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No ... [Delegated Regulation on the Model Financial Regulation for
  PPPs
  ].

Without prejudice to Article 12,

PPPs

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Governing Board shall adopt, in accordance with Article 110 of the Staff Regulations, a decision based on Article 2
  paragraph 1
  of the Staff Regulations and
  on
  Article 6 of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants delegating the relevant appointing authority powers to the Executive Director and defining the conditions under which this delegation of powers can be suspended. The Executive Director
  is
  authorised to sub-delegate those powers. | The Governing Board shall adopt, in accordance with Article 110 of the Staff Regulations, a decision based on Article 2
  (1)
  of the Staff Regulations and Article 6 of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants delegating the relevant appointing authority powers to the Executive Director and defining the conditions under which this delegation of powers can be suspended. The Executive Director
  shall report back to the Governing Board on the delegated powers and shall be
  authorised to sub-delegate those powers. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Governing Board shall adopt, in accordance with Article 110 of the Staff Regulations, a decision based on Article 2
  paragraph 1
  of the Staff Regulations and
  on
  Article 6 of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants delegating the relevant appointing authority powers to the Executive Director and defining the conditions under which this delegation of powers can be suspended. The Executive Director
  is
  authorised to sub-delegate those powers.

paragraph 1

on

is

The Governing Board shall adopt, in accordance with Article 110 of the Staff Regulations, a decision based on Article 2
  (1)
  of the Staff Regulations and Article 6 of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants delegating the relevant appointing authority powers to the Executive Director and defining the conditions under which this delegation of powers can be suspended. The Executive Director
  shall report back to the Governing Board on the delegated powers and shall be
  authorised to sub-delegate those powers.

(1)

shall report back to the Governing Board on the delegated powers and shall be

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 2

Article 9 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   In the case of non-contractual liability, the S2R Joint Undertaking shall, in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the Member States, make good any damage caused by its staff in the performance of their duties. | 2.   In the case of non-contractual liability, the S2R Joint Undertaking shall, in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the Member States, make good any damage caused by its staff
  or members of the Governing Board
  in the performance of their duties. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   In the case of non-contractual liability, the S2R Joint Undertaking shall, in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the Member States, make good any damage caused by its staff in the performance of their duties.

2.   In the case of non-contractual liability, the S2R Joint Undertaking shall, in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the Member States, make good any damage caused by its staff
  or members of the Governing Board
  in the performance of their duties.

or members of the Governing Board

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 1

Article 11 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   By
  31 December
  2017, the Commission shall
  conduct
  an interim evaluation of the S2R Joint Undertaking. The Commission shall
  send the
  conclusions of the evaluation
  , and its observations,
  to the European Parliament and to the Council by
  30 June 2018
  . | 1.   By
  30 June
  2017 the Commission shall
  carry out, with the assistance of independent experts,
  an interim evaluation of the S2R Joint Undertaking
  , including an assessment of the involvement and openness to small and medium enterprises, as well as the administrative functioning of the S2R Joint Undertaking with a special focus on addressing any administrative challenges or burdens
  . The Commission shall
  prepare a report on that evaluation which includes
  conclusions of the evaluation
  and observations by the Commission. The Commission shall send that report
  to the European Parliament and to the Council by
  31 December 2017
  .
  The results of the interim evaluation of S2R shall be taken into account in the in-depth assessment and in the interim evaluation referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   By
  31 December
  2017, the Commission shall
  conduct
  an interim evaluation of the S2R Joint Undertaking. The Commission shall
  send the
  conclusions of the evaluation
  , and its observations,
  to the European Parliament and to the Council by
  30 June 2018
  .

31 December

conduct

send the

, and its observations,

30 June 2018

1.   By
  30 June
  2017 the Commission shall
  carry out, with the assistance of independent experts,
  an interim evaluation of the S2R Joint Undertaking
  , including an assessment of the involvement and openness to small and medium enterprises, as well as the administrative functioning of the S2R Joint Undertaking with a special focus on addressing any administrative challenges or burdens
  . The Commission shall
  prepare a report on that evaluation which includes
  conclusions of the evaluation
  and observations by the Commission. The Commission shall send that report
  to the European Parliament and to the Council by
  31 December 2017
  .
  The results of the interim evaluation of S2R shall be taken into account in the in-depth assessment and in the interim evaluation referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013.

30 June

carry out, with the assistance of independent experts,

, including an assessment of the involvement and openness to small and medium enterprises, as well as the administrative functioning of the S2R Joint Undertaking with a special focus on addressing any administrative challenges or burdens

prepare a report on that evaluation which includes

and observations by the Commission. The Commission shall send that report

31 December 2017

The results of the interim evaluation of S2R shall be taken into account in the in-depth assessment and in the interim evaluation referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013.

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 1

Article 12 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   
  The discharge of the budget implementation with regard to the Union contribution to
  the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be
  part of the discharge
  given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council
  , to the Commission
  in accordance with the procedure provided for in
  Article 319
  of the
  Treaty
  . | 1.   
  By way of derogation from Articles 60(7) and 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the discharge for the implementation of the budget of
  the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council in accordance with the procedure provided for in
  the financial rules
  of the
  S2R Joint Undertaking
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   
  The discharge of the budget implementation with regard to the Union contribution to
  the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be
  part of the discharge
  given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council
  , to the Commission
  in accordance with the procedure provided for in
  Article 319
  of the
  Treaty
  .

The discharge of the budget implementation with regard to the Union contribution to

part of the discharge

, to the Commission

Article 319

Treaty

1.   
  By way of derogation from Articles 60(7) and 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the discharge for the implementation of the budget of
  the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council in accordance with the procedure provided for in
  the financial rules
  of the
  S2R Joint Undertaking
  .

By way of derogation from Articles 60(7) and 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the discharge for the implementation of the budget of

the financial rules

S2R Joint Undertaking

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 2

Article 12 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.
     
  The S2R Joint Undertaking shall fully cooperate with the institutions involved in the discharge procedure and provide, as appropriate, any necessary additional information. In this context, it may be requested to be represented in meetings with the relevant institutions or bodies and assist the Commission authorising officer by delegation. | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.
     
  The S2R Joint Undertaking shall fully cooperate with the institutions involved in the discharge procedure and provide, as appropriate, any necessary additional information. In this context, it may be requested to be represented in meetings with the relevant institutions or bodies and assist the Commission authorising officer by delegation.

2.

The S2R Joint Undertaking shall fully cooperate with the institutions involved in the discharge procedure and provide, as appropriate, any necessary additional information. In this context, it may be requested to be represented in meetings with the relevant institutions or bodies and assist the Commission authorising officer by delegation.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 1

Article 14 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   
  Without prejudice to clause 19(4) of the Statutes set out in Annex I
  , the S2R Joint Undertaking shall grant Commission staff and other persons authorised by the S2R Joint Undertaking or the Commission, as well as the Court of Auditors, access to its sites and premises and to all the information, including information in electronic format, needed in order to conduct their audits. | 1.   The S2R Joint Undertaking shall grant Commission staff and other persons authorised by the S2R Joint Undertaking or the Commission, as well as the Court of Auditors, access to its sites and premises and to all the information, including information in electronic format, needed in order to conduct their audits. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   
  Without prejudice to clause 19(4) of the Statutes set out in Annex I
  , the S2R Joint Undertaking shall grant Commission staff and other persons authorised by the S2R Joint Undertaking or the Commission, as well as the Court of Auditors, access to its sites and premises and to all the information, including information in electronic format, needed in order to conduct their audits.

Without prejudice to clause 19(4) of the Statutes set out in Annex I

1.   The S2R Joint Undertaking shall grant Commission staff and other persons authorised by the S2R Joint Undertaking or the Commission, as well as the Court of Auditors, access to its sites and premises and to all the information, including information in electronic format, needed in order to conduct their audits.

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 5 a (new)

Article 14 — paragraph 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 5a.
     
  The staff of the Joint Undertaking, the Executive Director and the members of the Governing Board shall without delay notify OLAF of any instances of fraud which have come to their attention in the fulfilment of their duties or remit, without in any way being made accountable for them as a result. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5a.
     
  The staff of the Joint Undertaking, the Executive Director and the members of the Governing Board shall without delay notify OLAF of any instances of fraud which have come to their attention in the fulfilment of their duties or remit, without in any way being made accountable for them as a result.

5a.

The staff of the Joint Undertaking, the Executive Director and the members of the Governing Board shall without delay notify OLAF of any instances of fraud which have come to their attention in the fulfilment of their duties or remit, without in any way being made accountable for them as a result.

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 17 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | With a view to the overall aim of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of achieving greater simplification and harmonisation of the European research and innovation funding landscape, Joint Undertakings shall avoid sets of rules that are different from those of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

With a view to the overall aim of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of achieving greater simplification and harmonisation of the European research and innovation funding landscape, Joint Undertakings shall avoid sets of rules that are different from those of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.

With a view to the overall aim of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of achieving greater simplification and harmonisation of the European research and innovation funding landscape, Joint Undertakings shall avoid sets of rules that are different from those of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 1 — paragraph 1

Annex I — clause 1 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | ‘Associated Member’ means a legal entity or a grouping or consortium of legal entities, established in a Member State or in a country associated to the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, that has been selected according to the procedure set out in clause 4(2), that fulfils the conditions set out in clauses 4(3) and 4(4), and that has accepted the present Statutes by signing a letter of endorsement; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

‘Associated Member’ means a legal entity or a grouping or consortium of legal entities, established in a Member State or in a country associated to the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, that has been selected according to the procedure set out in clause 4(2), that fulfils the conditions set out in clauses 4(3) and 4(4), and that has accepted the present Statutes by signing a letter of endorsement;

| 1. | ‘Associated Member’ means a legal entity or a grouping or consortium of legal entities, established in a Member State or in a country associated to the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, that has been selected according to the procedure set out in clause 4(2), that fulfils the conditions set out in clauses 4(3) and 4(4), and that has accepted the present Statutes by signing a letter of endorsement
  following a decision by the body responsible for its governance
  ; |
| --- | --- |

1.

‘Associated Member’ means a legal entity or a grouping or consortium of legal entities, established in a Member State or in a country associated to the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, that has been selected according to the procedure set out in clause 4(2), that fulfils the conditions set out in clauses 4(3) and 4(4), and that has accepted the present Statutes by signing a letter of endorsement
  following a decision by the body responsible for its governance
  ;

following a decision by the body responsible for its governance

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 1 — paragraph 2

Annex I — clause 1 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2. | ‘Founding Member other than the Union’ refers to
  the contributors listed in Annex II
  , having individually committed to an own contribution of at least EUR 30 million for the duration of the S2R Joint Undertaking and accepted the present Statutes by signing a letter of endorsement; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.

‘Founding Member other than the Union’ refers to
  the contributors listed in Annex II
  , having individually committed to an own contribution of at least EUR 30 million for the duration of the S2R Joint Undertaking and accepted the present Statutes by signing a letter of endorsement;

the contributors listed in Annex II

| 2. | ‘Founding Member other than the Union’ refers to
  single legal entities
  , having individually committed to an own contribution of at least EUR 30 million for the duration of the S2R Joint Undertaking
  , based on a shared vision,
  and accepted the present Statutes by signing a letter of endorsement
  following a decision by the body responsible for their governance. The Founding Members are listed in Annex II
  ; |
| --- | --- |

2.

‘Founding Member other than the Union’ refers to
  single legal entities
  , having individually committed to an own contribution of at least EUR 30 million for the duration of the S2R Joint Undertaking
  , based on a shared vision,
  and accepted the present Statutes by signing a letter of endorsement
  following a decision by the body responsible for their governance. The Founding Members are listed in Annex II
  ;

single legal entities

, based on a shared vision,

following a decision by the body responsible for their governance. The Founding Members are listed in Annex II

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 1 — paragraph 3 — introductory part

Annex I — clause 1 — paragraph 3 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3. | ‘Innovation Programmes’ or ‘IPs’ refer to the thematic areas around which the S2R Master Plan, referred to in paragraph 4, shall be structured. The IPs shall be selected for their capacity to best deliver performance benefits to one or more operating environments and reflect a railway system approach. Notwithstanding a decision of the Governing Board to modify this structure, the S2R Master Plan should foresee the creation of at least the five following IPs: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.

‘Innovation Programmes’ or ‘IPs’ refer to the thematic areas around which the S2R Master Plan, referred to in paragraph 4, shall be structured. The IPs shall be selected for their capacity to best deliver performance benefits to one or more operating environments and reflect a railway system approach. Notwithstanding a decision of the Governing Board to modify this structure, the S2R Master Plan should foresee the creation of at least the five following IPs:

| 3. | ‘Innovation Programmes’ or ‘IPs’ refer to the thematic areas around which the S2R Master Plan, referred to in paragraph 4, shall be structured. The IPs shall be selected for their capacity to best deliver performance benefits to one or more operating environments and reflect a railway system
  and customer-oriented
  approach.
  Their definition shall also allow for pioneering innovative ideas to be developed and tested.
  Notwithstanding a decision of the Governing Board to modify this structure, the S2R Master Plan should foresee the creation of at least the five following IPs: |
| --- | --- |

3.

‘Innovation Programmes’ or ‘IPs’ refer to the thematic areas around which the S2R Master Plan, referred to in paragraph 4, shall be structured. The IPs shall be selected for their capacity to best deliver performance benefits to one or more operating environments and reflect a railway system
  and customer-oriented
  approach.
  Their definition shall also allow for pioneering innovative ideas to be developed and tested.
  Notwithstanding a decision of the Governing Board to modify this structure, the S2R Master Plan should foresee the creation of at least the five following IPs:

and customer-oriented

Their definition shall also allow for pioneering innovative ideas to be developed and tested.

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 1 — paragraph 3 — point a

Annex I — clause 1 — paragraph 3 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | Cost-efficient and Reliable High Capacity Trains; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

Cost-efficient and Reliable High Capacity Trains;

| (a) | Cost-efficient and Reliable
  Trains, including
  High Capacity Trains
  and High Speed Trains |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Cost-efficient and Reliable
  Trains, including
  High Capacity Trains
  and High Speed Trains

Trains, including

and High Speed Trains

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 1 — paragraph 3 — point c

Annex I — clause 1 — paragraph 3 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | Cost-efficient and Reliable High Capacity Infrastructure; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

Cost-efficient and Reliable High Capacity Infrastructure;

| (c) | Cost-efficient
  , sustainable
  and Reliable High Capacity Infrastructure; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Cost-efficient
  , sustainable
  and Reliable High Capacity Infrastructure;

, sustainable

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 2 — point h

Annex I — clause 2 — point h

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (h) | pool user requirements and define interoperability standards to guide investment in research and innovation towards operational and marketable solutions; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(h)

pool user requirements and define interoperability standards to guide investment in research and innovation towards operational and marketable solutions;

| (h) | pool user requirements and define interoperability
  specifications and technical
  standards to guide investment in research and innovation towards operational and marketable solutions; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

pool user requirements and define interoperability
  specifications and technical
  standards to guide investment in research and innovation towards operational and marketable solutions;

specifications and technical

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 2 — point j

Annex I — clause 2 — point j

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (j) | establish and develop close and long-term cooperation between the Union, the rail manufacturing industry and other stakeholders required to develop pioneering innovations and ensure a strong market uptake of innovative solutions, including the rail operating community and other rail stakeholders, as well as actors outside the traditional rail sector; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(j)

establish and develop close and long-term cooperation between the Union, the rail manufacturing industry and other stakeholders required to develop pioneering innovations and ensure a strong market uptake of innovative solutions, including the rail operating community and other rail stakeholders, as well as actors outside the traditional rail sector;

| (j) | establish and develop close and long-term cooperation between the Union, the rail manufacturing industry and other stakeholders required to develop pioneering innovations and ensure a strong market uptake of innovative solutions, including
  organisations representing customers,
  the rail operating community and other rail
  private and public
  stakeholders
  , including at regional level
  , as well as actors outside the traditional rail sector; |
| --- | --- |

(j)

establish and develop close and long-term cooperation between the Union, the rail manufacturing industry and other stakeholders required to develop pioneering innovations and ensure a strong market uptake of innovative solutions, including
  organisations representing customers,
  the rail operating community and other rail
  private and public
  stakeholders
  , including at regional level
  , as well as actors outside the traditional rail sector;

organisations representing customers,

private and public

, including at regional level

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 2 — point k a (new)

Annex I — clause 2 — point k a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ka) | liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including research organisations and universities; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ka)

(ka)

liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including research organisations and universities;

liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including research organisations and universities;

Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 3 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Annex I — clause 3 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a. | Should any member of S2R Joint Undertaking be in default of its commitments concerning its agreed financial contribution, the Executive Director shall put this in writing and set a reasonable period within which such default shall be remedied. If the situation is not remedied within that period, the Executive Director shall convene a meeting of the Governing Board to decide whether the defaulting member's membership is to be revoked or if any other measures are to be taken until its obligations have been met. The Governing Board may initially suspend the voting rights of all members in breach of their obligations, once they have been heard and given the opportunity of regularising matters. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.

2a.

Should any member of S2R Joint Undertaking be in default of its commitments concerning its agreed financial contribution, the Executive Director shall put this in writing and set a reasonable period within which such default shall be remedied. If the situation is not remedied within that period, the Executive Director shall convene a meeting of the Governing Board to decide whether the defaulting member's membership is to be revoked or if any other measures are to be taken until its obligations have been met. The Governing Board may initially suspend the voting rights of all members in breach of their obligations, once they have been heard and given the opportunity of regularising matters.

Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 4 — paragraph 2

Annex I — clause 4 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2. | The Associated Members of the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be selected through an open, non-discriminatory and competitive call
  . The first call for Associated Members shall be
  launched
  within three months at the latest following the establishment of the S2R Joint Undertaking. Any additional calls shall be driven by the need for key capabilities to implement the S2R Master Plan. All calls shall be published on the S2R website and communicated through the States Representatives Group and other channels in order to ensure the widest possible participation in the interest of
  the achievement of the objectives of the S2R
  Master Plan. The S2R
  Joint Undertaking
  shall encourage the participation of SMEs, and of actors from the entire rail value chain, as well as from outside the traditional rail sector
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.

The Associated Members of the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be selected through an open, non-discriminatory and competitive call
  . The first call for Associated Members shall be
  launched
  within three months at the latest following the establishment of the S2R Joint Undertaking. Any additional calls shall be driven by the need for key capabilities to implement the S2R Master Plan. All calls shall be published on the S2R website and communicated through the States Representatives Group and other channels in order to ensure the widest possible participation in the interest of
  the achievement of the objectives of the S2R
  Master Plan. The S2R
  Joint Undertaking
  shall encourage the participation of SMEs, and of actors from the entire rail value chain, as well as from outside the traditional rail sector
  .

. The first call for Associated Members shall be

within three months at the latest following the establishment of the S2R Joint Undertaking. Any additional calls shall be driven by the need for key capabilities to implement the S2R Master Plan. All calls shall be published on the S2R website and communicated through the States Representatives Group and other channels in order to ensure the widest possible participation in the interest of

Master Plan. The S2R

shall encourage the participation of SMEs, and of actors from the entire rail value chain, as well as from outside the traditional rail sector

| 2. | The Associated Members of the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be selected through an open, non-discriminatory and competitive call launched
  by the Commission and subject to a transparent evaluation by the Governing Board. This evaluation and selection shall take into account, inter alia, the relevance and the potential added value of the applicant for
  the achievement of the objectives of the S2R Joint Undertaking
  , the financial soundness of the applicant, and any potential conflicts of interest regarding the objectives of the S2R Joint Undertaking
  . |
| --- | --- |

2.

The Associated Members of the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be selected through an open, non-discriminatory and competitive call launched
  by the Commission and subject to a transparent evaluation by the Governing Board. This evaluation and selection shall take into account, inter alia, the relevance and the potential added value of the applicant for
  the achievement of the objectives of the S2R Joint Undertaking
  , the financial soundness of the applicant, and any potential conflicts of interest regarding the objectives of the S2R Joint Undertaking
  .

by the Commission and subject to a transparent evaluation by the Governing Board. This evaluation and selection shall take into account, inter alia, the relevance and the potential added value of the applicant for

, the financial soundness of the applicant, and any potential conflicts of interest regarding the objectives of the S2R Joint Undertaking

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 4 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Annex I — clause 4 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a. | Taking into account the results of the evaluation, the Commission shall make the final decision on the selection of associated members with a view to ensuring geographical balance, as well as balanced participation of SMEs, of the research community and of actors from the entire rail value chain, including from outside the traditional rail sector. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.

2a.

Taking into account the results of the evaluation, the Commission shall make the final decision on the selection of associated members with a view to ensuring geographical balance, as well as balanced participation of SMEs, of the research community and of actors from the entire rail value chain, including from outside the traditional rail sector.

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 4 — paragraph 5

Annex I — clause 4 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5. | Any member may terminate its membership to the S2R Joint Undertaking. The termination shall become effective and irrevocable six months after notification to the other members. As of then, the former member shall be discharged from any obligations other than those approved or incurred by the S2R Joint Undertaking prior to terminating the membership. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.

Any member may terminate its membership to the S2R Joint Undertaking. The termination shall become effective and irrevocable six months after notification to the other members. As of then, the former member shall be discharged from any obligations other than those approved or incurred by the S2R Joint Undertaking prior to terminating the membership.

| 5. | Any member may terminate its membership to the S2R Joint Undertaking. The termination shall become effective and irrevocable six months after notification to the other members. As of then, the former member shall be discharged from any obligations other than those approved or incurred by the S2R Joint Undertaking prior to terminating the membership.
  In such cases, an account shall be opened for settlement of financial obligations between the departing member and the S2R Joint Undertaking. |
| --- | --- |

5.

Any member may terminate its membership to the S2R Joint Undertaking. The termination shall become effective and irrevocable six months after notification to the other members. As of then, the former member shall be discharged from any obligations other than those approved or incurred by the S2R Joint Undertaking prior to terminating the membership.
  In such cases, an account shall be opened for settlement of financial obligations between the departing member and the S2R Joint Undertaking.

In such cases, an account shall be opened for settlement of financial obligations between the departing member and the S2R Joint Undertaking.

Amendment 49

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 4 — paragraph 6

Annex I — clause 4 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6. | Membership of the S2R Joint Undertaking may not be transferred to a third party without the prior and unanimous agreement of the Governing Board. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.

Membership of the S2R Joint Undertaking may not be transferred to a third party without the prior and unanimous agreement of the Governing Board.

| 6. | Membership of the S2R Joint Undertaking may not be transferred to a third party without the prior and unanimous agreement of the Governing Board.
  The Commission shall be notified of such agreement and shall have the right to object. |
| --- | --- |

6.

Membership of the S2R Joint Undertaking may not be transferred to a third party without the prior and unanimous agreement of the Governing Board.
  The Commission shall be notified of such agreement and shall have the right to object.

The Commission shall be notified of such agreement and shall have the right to object.

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 6 — point c

Annex I — clause 6 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | at least one representative of Associated Members per Innovation Programme, referred to in clause 1(3).
  These
  representatives
  will
  be designated by the Governing Board of the S2R Joint Undertaking, with a view to ensuring balanced representation of actors
  from
  the entire rail value chain, as well as from outside the traditional rail sector. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

at least one representative of Associated Members per Innovation Programme, referred to in clause 1(3).
  These
  representatives
  will
  be designated by the Governing Board of the S2R Joint Undertaking, with a view to ensuring balanced representation of actors
  from
  the entire rail value chain, as well as from outside the traditional rail sector.

These

will

from

| (c) | at least one representative of Associated Members per Innovation Programme, referred to in clause 1(3).
  Associated Member fulfilling, as a single legal entity, the criteria listed in clause 1(2), [meaning an own contribution of at least 30 million] and that contributes to meeting the objectives in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 2(2), shall be represented in the Governing Board. The other
  representatives
  shall
  be designated by the Governing Board of the S2R Joint Undertaking, with a view to ensuring balanced representation of actors
  , in terms of territorial representation and guaranteeing the representation of
  the entire rail value chain, as well as from outside the traditional rail sector.
  At least two of these should be representatives of railway undertakings. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

at least one representative of Associated Members per Innovation Programme, referred to in clause 1(3).
  Associated Member fulfilling, as a single legal entity, the criteria listed in clause 1(2), [meaning an own contribution of at least 30 million] and that contributes to meeting the objectives in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 2(2), shall be represented in the Governing Board. The other
  representatives
  shall
  be designated by the Governing Board of the S2R Joint Undertaking, with a view to ensuring balanced representation of actors
  , in terms of territorial representation and guaranteeing the representation of
  the entire rail value chain, as well as from outside the traditional rail sector.
  At least two of these should be representatives of railway undertakings.

Associated Member fulfilling, as a single legal entity, the criteria listed in clause 1(2), [meaning an own contribution of at least 30 million] and that contributes to meeting the objectives in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 2(2), shall be represented in the Governing Board. The other

shall

, in terms of territorial representation and guaranteeing the representation of

At least two of these should be representatives of railway undertakings.

Amendment 51

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 7 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 5

Annex I — clause 7 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| A representative of the European Railway Agency
  and the chairperson or the vice-chair person of the States Representatives Group
  shall participate in the meetings of the Governing Board as observers. | A representative of the European Railway Agency shall participate in the meetings of the Governing Board as observers. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

A representative of the European Railway Agency
  and the chairperson or the vice-chair person of the States Representatives Group
  shall participate in the meetings of the Governing Board as observers.

and the chairperson or the vice-chair person of the States Representatives Group

A representative of the European Railway Agency shall participate in the meetings of the Governing Board as observers.

Amendment 52

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 7 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 5 a (new)

Annex I — clause 7 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The chairperson or the vice-chair person of the States Representatives Group shall have the right to attend meetings of the Governing Board as an observer and take part in its deliberations, but shall have no voting rights. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The chairperson or the vice-chair person of the States Representatives Group shall have the right to attend meetings of the Governing Board as an observer and take part in its deliberations, but shall have no voting rights.

The chairperson or the vice-chair person of the States Representatives Group shall have the right to attend meetings of the Governing Board as an observer and take part in its deliberations, but shall have no voting rights.

Amendment 53

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 7 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 5 b (new)

Annex I — clause 7 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 5 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The chairperson of the Scientific Committee shall have the right, whenever issues falling within that Committee's tasks are discussed, to attend meetings of the Governing Board as an observer and take part in its deliberations, but shall have no voting rights. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The chairperson of the Scientific Committee shall have the right, whenever issues falling within that Committee's tasks are discussed, to attend meetings of the Governing Board as an observer and take part in its deliberations, but shall have no voting rights.

The chairperson of the Scientific Committee shall have the right, whenever issues falling within that Committee's tasks are discussed, to attend meetings of the Governing Board as an observer and take part in its deliberations, but shall have no voting rights.

Amendment 54

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 8 — paragraph - 1 (new)

Annex I — clause 8 — paragraph - 1 (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The Commission, within its role in the Governing Board, shall seek to ensure coordination between the activities of the S2R Joint Undertaking and the relevant activities of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme with a view to promoting synergies when identifying priorities covered by collaborative research. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission, within its role in the Governing Board, shall seek to ensure coordination between the activities of the S2R Joint Undertaking and the relevant activities of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme with a view to promoting synergies when identifying priorities covered by collaborative research.

The Commission, within its role in the Governing Board, shall seek to ensure coordination between the activities of the S2R Joint Undertaking and the relevant activities of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme with a view to promoting synergies when identifying priorities covered by collaborative research.

Amendment 55

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 8 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)

Annex I — clause 8 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ca) | decide on the final composition of the Governing Board, in particular by selecting the representatives of Associated Members, other than those fulfilling the criteria in clause 1(2). The final selection should ensure a balanced participation of SMEs and of actors from the entire rail value chain, including from outside the traditional rail sector; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ca)

(ca)

decide on the final composition of the Governing Board, in particular by selecting the representatives of Associated Members, other than those fulfilling the criteria in clause 1(2). The final selection should ensure a balanced participation of SMEs and of actors from the entire rail value chain, including from outside the traditional rail sector;

decide on the final composition of the Governing Board, in particular by selecting the representatives of Associated Members, other than those fulfilling the criteria in clause 1(2). The final selection should ensure a balanced participation of SMEs and of actors from the entire rail value chain, including from outside the traditional rail sector;

Amendment 56

Amendment 56

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 8 — paragraph 1 — point n a (new)

Annex I — clause 8 — paragraph 1 — point n a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (na) | ensure the transparency of the choice of any subcontracting agreements that may be established within the framework of this Regulation |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(na)

(na)

ensure the transparency of the choice of any subcontracting agreements that may be established within the framework of this Regulation

ensure the transparency of the choice of any subcontracting agreements that may be established within the framework of this Regulation

Amendment 57

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 9 — paragraph 1

Annex I — clause 9 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Governing Board, from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission,
  following
  an open and transparent
  selection procedure
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Governing Board, from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission,
  following
  an open and transparent
  selection procedure
  .

following

selection procedure

| 1. | The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Governing Board
  on the grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills, as well as relevant competence and experience
  , from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission,
  after
  an open and transparent
  competition, following the publication of a call for expressions of interest in the Official Journal of the European Union and elsewhere. The European Parliament shall be entitled to object.




  Before being appointed, the candidate selected by the Governing Board shall answer the questions by the members of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the Committee on Budgetary Control of the European Parliament
  . |
| --- | --- |

1.

The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Governing Board
  on the grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills, as well as relevant competence and experience
  , from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission,
  after
  an open and transparent
  competition, following the publication of a call for expressions of interest in the Official Journal of the European Union and elsewhere. The European Parliament shall be entitled to object.

on the grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills, as well as relevant competence and experience

after

competition, following the publication of a call for expressions of interest in the Official Journal of the European Union and elsewhere. The European Parliament shall be entitled to object.

Before being appointed, the candidate selected by the Governing Board shall answer the questions by the members of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the Committee on Budgetary Control of the European Parliament
  .

Before being appointed, the candidate selected by the Governing Board shall answer the questions by the members of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the Committee on Budgetary Control of the European Parliament

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 10 — paragraph 4 — point g a (new)

Annex I — clause 10 — paragraph 4 — point g a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ga) | inform the States Representatives Group and the Scientific Committee regularly of all matters relevant to their advisory role; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ga)

(ga)

inform the States Representatives Group and the Scientific Committee regularly of all matters relevant to their advisory role;

inform the States Representatives Group and the Scientific Committee regularly of all matters relevant to their advisory role;

Amendment 59

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 11 — introductory part

Annex I — clause 11 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The European Railway Agency shall
  have observer status on the Governing Board and
  contribute to the definition and implementation of the S2R Master Plan, in particular by performing the following advisory tasks: | The European Railway Agency shall contribute to the definition and implementation of the S2R Master Plan, in particular by performing the following advisory tasks: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The European Railway Agency shall
  have observer status on the Governing Board and
  contribute to the definition and implementation of the S2R Master Plan, in particular by performing the following advisory tasks:

have observer status on the Governing Board and

The European Railway Agency shall contribute to the definition and implementation of the S2R Master Plan, in particular by performing the following advisory tasks:

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 11 — point a

Annex I — clause 11 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | proposing possible amendments to the S2R Master Plan and to the annual work plans, in particular to ensure that research needs relating to the realisation of the Single European Railway Area are covered; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

proposing possible amendments to the S2R Master Plan and to the annual work plans, in particular to ensure that research needs relating to the realisation of the Single European Railway Area are covered;

| (a) | proposing possible amendments to the S2R Master Plan and to the annual work plans, in particular to ensure that research needs relating to the realisation of the Single European Railway Area are covered
  and ascertaining their relevance to the objectives identified in Article 2(2)
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

proposing possible amendments to the S2R Master Plan and to the annual work plans, in particular to ensure that research needs relating to the realisation of the Single European Railway Area are covered
  and ascertaining their relevance to the objectives identified in Article 2(2)
  ;

and ascertaining their relevance to the objectives identified in Article 2(2)

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 11 — point b

Annex I — clause 11 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | proposing, after consultation with the stakeholders referred to in Article 2(1)(e) of this Regulation,
  technical standards
  for research, development
  and validation
  activities with a view to guaranteeing the interoperability and safety of results; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

proposing, after consultation with the stakeholders referred to in Article 2(1)(e) of this Regulation,
  technical standards
  for research, development
  and validation
  activities with a view to guaranteeing the interoperability and safety of results;

technical standards

and validation

| (b) | proposing, after consultation with the stakeholders referred to in Article 2(1)(e) of this Regulation,
  guidelines
  for research
  and
  development activities
  leading to technical standards
  with a view to guaranteeing the interoperability and safety of results; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

proposing, after consultation with the stakeholders referred to in Article 2(1)(e) of this Regulation,
  guidelines
  for research
  and
  development activities
  leading to technical standards
  with a view to guaranteeing the interoperability and safety of results;

guidelines

and

leading to technical standards

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 13 — paragraph 5 — point a

Annex I — clause 13 — paragraph 5 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | the status of relevant national or regional research and innovation programmes and identification of potential areas of cooperation, including deployment of relevant technologies; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

the status of relevant national or regional research and innovation programmes and identification of potential areas of cooperation, including deployment of relevant technologies;

| (a) | the status of relevant national or regional research and innovation programmes and identification of potential areas of cooperation, including deployment of relevant technologies
  in order to benefit from synergies
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the status of relevant national or regional research and innovation programmes and identification of potential areas of cooperation, including deployment of relevant technologies
  in order to benefit from synergies
  ;

in order to benefit from synergies

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 13 — paragraph 5 a (new)

Annex I — clause 13 — paragraph 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 5a. | The States Representatives Group shall receive information on a regular basis, among others on the participation in actions funded by the S2R Joint Undertaking, on the outcome of each call and project implementation, on synergies with other relevant Union programmes, on the execution of the S2R budget. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5a.

5a.

The States Representatives Group shall receive information on a regular basis, among others on the participation in actions funded by the S2R Joint Undertaking, on the outcome of each call and project implementation, on synergies with other relevant Union programmes, on the execution of the S2R budget.

Amendment 64

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 13 — paragraph 6

Annex I — clause 13 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6. | The States Representatives Group may issue, on its own initiative, recommendations to the
  S2R Joint Undertaking
  on technical, managerial and financial matters, in particular when those matters affect national or regional interests. The
  S2R Joint Undertaking
  shall inform the States Representatives Group of the follow up it has given to such recommendations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.

The States Representatives Group may issue, on its own initiative, recommendations to the
  S2R Joint Undertaking
  on technical, managerial and financial matters, in particular when those matters affect national or regional interests. The
  S2R Joint Undertaking
  shall inform the States Representatives Group of the follow up it has given to such recommendations.

S2R Joint Undertaking

S2R Joint Undertaking

| 6. | The States Representatives Group may issue, on its own initiative, recommendations to the
  Governing Board
  on technical, managerial and financial matters, in particular when those matters affect national or regional interests. The
  Governing Board
  shall inform the States Representatives Group of the follow up it has given to such recommendations. |
| --- | --- |

6.

The States Representatives Group may issue, on its own initiative, recommendations to the
  Governing Board
  on technical, managerial and financial matters, in particular when those matters affect national or regional interests. The
  Governing Board
  shall inform the States Representatives Group of the follow up it has given to such recommendations.

Governing Board

Governing Board

Amendment 65

Amendment 65

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 14 — paragraph 1

Annex I — clause 14 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | In order to carry out the tasks provided for in clause 2, the Governing Board of the S2R Joint Undertaking can set up a limited number of working groups to carry out activities which are delegated to it by the Governing Board. These groups shall be composed of professionals and shall work in a transparent manner. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

In order to carry out the tasks provided for in clause 2, the Governing Board of the S2R Joint Undertaking can set up a limited number of working groups to carry out activities which are delegated to it by the Governing Board. These groups shall be composed of professionals and shall work in a transparent manner.

| 1. | In order to carry out the tasks provided for in clause 2, the Governing Board of the S2R Joint Undertaking can set up a limited number of working groups to carry out activities which are delegated to it by the Governing Board. These groups shall be composed of professionals
  with relevant expertise including from research organisations, SMEs and railway operators
  and shall work in a transparent manner. |
| --- | --- |

1.

In order to carry out the tasks provided for in clause 2, the Governing Board of the S2R Joint Undertaking can set up a limited number of working groups to carry out activities which are delegated to it by the Governing Board. These groups shall be composed of professionals
  with relevant expertise including from research organisations, SMEs and railway operators
  and shall work in a transparent manner.

with relevant expertise including from research organisations, SMEs and railway operators

Amendment 66

Amendment 66

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I — clause 15 — paragraph 3 — point b

Annex I — clause 15 — paragraph 3 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | in-kind contributions by the members other than the Union and their affiliated entities, consisting of the costs incurred by them in implementing indirect actions less the contribution of the Joint Undertaking and any other Union contribution to those costs. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

in-kind contributions by the members other than the Union and their affiliated entities, consisting of the costs incurred by them in implementing indirect actions less the contribution of the Joint Undertaking and any other Union contribution to those costs.

| (b) | in-kind
  or in-cash
  contributions by the members other than the Union and their affiliated entities, consisting of the costs incurred by them in implementing indirect actions less the contribution of the Joint Undertaking and any other Union contribution to those costs. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in-kind
  or in-cash
  contributions by the members other than the Union and their affiliated entities, consisting of the costs incurred by them in implementing indirect actions less the contribution of the Joint Undertaking and any other Union contribution to those costs.

or in-cash

Amendment 67

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex 1 — clause 19

Annex 1 — clause 19

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | The Executive Director shall report annually to the Governing Board on the performance of his duties in accordance with the financial rules of the S2R Joint Undertaking. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

The Executive Director shall report annually to the Governing Board on the performance of his duties in accordance with the financial rules of the S2R Joint Undertaking.

| 1. | The Executive Director shall report annually to the Governing Board on the performance of his duties in accordance with the financial rules of the S2R Joint Undertaking. |
| --- | --- |

1.

The Executive Director shall report annually to the Governing Board on the performance of his duties in accordance with the financial rules of the S2R Joint Undertaking.

| 2. | By 15 February each year
  the Executive Director shall submit to the Governing Board for approval an annual activity report on the progress made by the S2R Joint Undertaking in the previous calendar year, in particular in relation to the annual work plan for that year. That report shall include, inter alia, information on the following matters: |
| --- | --- |

2.

By 15 February each year
  the Executive Director shall submit to the Governing Board for approval an annual activity report on the progress made by the S2R Joint Undertaking in the previous calendar year, in particular in relation to the annual work plan for that year. That report shall include, inter alia, information on the following matters:

By 15 February each year

| 2. | Within two months of the closure of each financial year
  , the Executive Director shall submit to the Governing Board for approval an annual activity report on the progress made by the S2R Joint Undertaking in the previous calendar year, in particular in relation to the annual work plan for that year. That report shall include, inter alia, information on the following matters: |
| --- | --- |

2.

Within two months of the closure of each financial year
  , the Executive Director shall submit to the Governing Board for approval an annual activity report on the progress made by the S2R Joint Undertaking in the previous calendar year, in particular in relation to the annual work plan for that year. That report shall include, inter alia, information on the following matters:

Within two months of the closure of each financial year

| (a) | research, innovation and other actions carried out and the corresponding expenditure; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

research, innovation and other actions carried out and the corresponding expenditure;

| (a) | research, innovation and other actions carried out and the corresponding expenditure; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

research, innovation and other actions carried out and the corresponding expenditure;

| (b) | the actions submitted, including a breakdown by participant type, including SMEs, and by country; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the actions submitted, including a breakdown by participant type, including SMEs, and by country;

| (b) | the actions submitted, including a breakdown by participant type, including SMEs, and by country; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the actions submitted, including a breakdown by participant type, including SMEs, and by country;

| (c) | the actions selected for funding, including a breakdown by participant type, including SMEs, and by country and indicating the contribution of the S2R Joint Undertaking to the individual participants and actions. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the actions selected for funding, including a breakdown by participant type, including SMEs, and by country and indicating the contribution of the S2R Joint Undertaking to the individual participants and actions.

| (c) | the actions selected for funding, including a breakdown by participant type, including SMEs, and by country and indicating the contribution of the S2R Joint Undertaking to the individual participants and actions. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the actions selected for funding, including a breakdown by participant type, including SMEs, and by country and indicating the contribution of the S2R Joint Undertaking to the individual participants and actions.

Once approved by the Governing Board, the annual activity report shall be transmitted to the States Representatives Group and made publicly available.

Once approved by the Governing Board, the annual activity report shall be transmitted to the States Representatives Group and made publicly available.

| 3. | The S2R Joint Undertaking shall report annually to the Commission in accordance with Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012. |
| --- | --- |

3.

The S2R Joint Undertaking shall report annually to the Commission in accordance with Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.

| 3. | By 1 March of the following financial year, the accounting officer of the S2R Joint Undertaking shall send the provisional accounts to the Commission's accounting officer and the Court of Auditors. |
| --- | --- |

3.

By 1 March of the following financial year, the accounting officer of the S2R Joint Undertaking shall send the provisional accounts to the Commission's accounting officer and the Court of Auditors.

| 4. | The accounts of the S2RJoint Undertaking shall be examined by an independent audit body as laid down in Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012. |
| --- | --- |

4.

4.

The accounts of the S2RJoint Undertaking shall be examined by an independent audit body as laid down in Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.

The accounts of the S2R Joint Undertaking shall not be subject to examination by the Court of Auditors.

The accounts of the S2R Joint Undertaking shall not be subject to examination by the Court of Auditors.

By 31 March of the following financial year, the S2R Joint Undertaking shall send the report on the budgetary and financial management to the European Parliament, the Council and the Court of Auditors.

By 31 March of the following financial year, the S2R Joint Undertaking shall send the report on the budgetary and financial management to the European Parliament, the Council and the Court of Auditors.

On receipt of the Court of Auditors' observations on the S2R Joint Undertaking's provisional accounts pursuant to Article 148 of the Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the accounting officer shall draw up the S2R Joint Undertaking's final accounts and the Executive Director shall submit them to the Governing Board for an opinion.

On receipt of the Court of Auditors' observations on the S2R Joint Undertaking's provisional accounts pursuant to Article 148 of the Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the accounting officer shall draw up the S2R Joint Undertaking's final accounts and the Executive Director shall submit them to the Governing Board for an opinion.

The Governing Board shall deliver an opinion on the S2R Joint Undertaking's final accounts.

The Governing Board shall deliver an opinion on the S2R Joint Undertaking's final accounts.

The Executive Director shall, by 1 July following each financial year, send the final accounts to the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, together with the Governing Board's opinion.

The Executive Director shall, by 1 July following each financial year, send the final accounts to the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, together with the Governing Board's opinion.

The final accounts shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by 15 November of the following year.

The final accounts shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by 15 November of the following year.

The Executive Director shall send the Court of Auditors a reply to its observations made in its annual report by 30 September. The Executive Director shall also send this reply to the Governing Board.

The Executive Director shall send the Court of Auditors a reply to its observations made in its annual report by 30 September. The Executive Director shall also send this reply to the Governing Board.

The Executive Director shall submit to the European Parliament, at the latter's request any information required for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question, in accordance with Article 165(3) of the Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.

The Executive Director shall submit to the European Parliament, at the latter's request any information required for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question, in accordance with Article 165(3) of the Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.

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(12)  OJ
  ... [H2020 FP]

12

... [H2020 FP]

(12)  
  Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision 1982/2006/EC

  (OJ
  L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104.

12

Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision 1982/2006/EC

L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 104.

(12a)  
  Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

12a

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

(13)  OJ
  ... [H2020 SP]

13

... [H2020 SP]

(13)  
  Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC



  (
  OJ
  L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965)

13

Council Decision 2013/743/EU of 3 December 2013 establishing the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decisions 2006/971/EC, 2006/972/EC, 2006/973/EC, 2006/974/EC and 2006/975/EC

(

L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 965)

(16)  OJ
  ... [H2020 RfP]

16

... [H2020 RfP]

(16)  
  Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for the participation and dissemination in ‘Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)’ and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006



  (
  OJ
  L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81.

16

Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for the participation and dissemination in ‘Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)’ and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006

(

L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 81.

(20)  Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36)

20

(20)  Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36)

20

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