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| 30.12.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 440/200 |
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30.12.2015

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 440/200

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P7_TA(2013)0019

Instrument for financial support for external borders and visa (Decision on the opening of interinstitutional negotiations)

European Parliament decision of 17 January 2013 on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa (COM(2011)0750 — C7-0441/2011 — 2011/0365(COD) — (2013/2503(RSP))

(2015/C 440/29)

The European Parliament,

The European Parliament

| — | having regard to the proposal of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, |
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having regard to the proposal of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs,

| — | having regard to Rules 70(2) and 70a of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 70(2) and 70a of its Rules of Procedure,

| 1. | decides to open interinstitutional negotiations on the basis of the following mandate: |
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decides to open interinstitutional negotiations on the basis of the following mandate:

MANDATE

MANDATE

Amendment 1

Amendment 1

Draft legislative resolution

Draft legislative resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Paragraph 1 a (new)

| Draft legislative resolution | Amendment |
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| | 1a.
     
  Points out that the financial envelope specified in the legislative proposal constitutes only an indication to the legislative authority and cannot be fixed until agreement is reached on the proposal for a regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020; |

Draft legislative resolution

Draft legislative resolution

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  Points out that the financial envelope specified in the legislative proposal constitutes only an indication to the legislative authority and cannot be fixed until agreement is reached on the proposal for a regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020;

1a.

Points out that the financial envelope specified in the legislative proposal constitutes only an indication to the legislative authority and cannot be fixed until agreement is reached on the proposal for a regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020;

Amendment 2

Amendment 2

Draft legislative resolution

Draft legislative resolution

Paragraph 1 b (new)

Paragraph 1 b (new)

| Draft legislative resolution | Amendment |
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| | 1b.
     
  Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on ‘Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe’



   (1)



  ; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF in order to enable the Union to fulfil the existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5 % compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union’s agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value; |

Draft legislative resolution

Draft legislative resolution

Amendment

Amendment

1b.
     
  Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on ‘Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe’



   (1)



  ; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF in order to enable the Union to fulfil the existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5 % compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union’s agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value;

1b.

Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on ‘Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe’

(1

; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF in order to enable the Union to fulfil the existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5 % compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union’s agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value;

Amendment 3

Amendment 3

Draft legislative resolution

Draft legislative resolution

Paragraph 1 c (new)

Paragraph 1 c (new)

| Draft legislative resolution | Amendment |
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| | 1c.
     
  Emphasises that, in view of the tasks already identified and concluded by the Union, the Commission needs to reflect those policy priorities in a foresighted and adequate manner in the proposal; |

Draft legislative resolution

Draft legislative resolution

Amendment

Amendment

1c.
     
  Emphasises that, in view of the tasks already identified and concluded by the Union, the Commission needs to reflect those policy priorities in a foresighted and adequate manner in the proposal;

1c.

Emphasises that, in view of the tasks already identified and concluded by the Union, the Commission needs to reflect those policy priorities in a foresighted and adequate manner in the proposal;

Amendment 4

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Recital 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) | The Union's objective of ensuring a high level of security within an area of Freedom, Security and Justice (Article 67(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the Union) should be achieved, inter alia, through common measures on the crossing of internal borders by persons and border control at external borders and the common visa policy as part of a
  multi-layer
  system aimed at facilitating
  legitimate
  travel and tackling
  illegal
  immigration. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1)

The Union's objective of ensuring a high level of security within an area of Freedom, Security and Justice (Article 67(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the Union) should be achieved, inter alia, through common measures on the crossing of internal borders by persons and border control at external borders and the common visa policy as part of a
  multi-layer
  system aimed at facilitating
  legitimate
  travel and tackling
  illegal
  immigration.

multi-layer

legitimate

illegal

| (1) | The Union's objective of ensuring a high level of security within an area of Freedom, Security and Justice (Article 67(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the Union (TFEU)) should be achieved, inter alia, through common measures on the crossing of internal borders by persons and border control at external borders and the common visa policy as part of a
  convergent
  system
  , which would allow the exchange of data, a complete situation awareness and is
  aimed at facilitating legitimate travel
  in the Union and international exchanges encouraging and developing cultural diversity and intercultural understanding,
  and tackling
  irregular
  immigration.
  In realising this objective it is necessary to ensure respect for fundamental rights (Article 67(1) of the TFEU) and human dignity in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) and, concerning the development of a common asylum, immigration and external border control policy, the fair treatment of third country nationals (Article 67(2) of the TFEU), respect for their right of asylum and international protection, the principle of non-refoulement and sea rescue of migrants and compliance with the international obligations of the Union and Member States arising from the international instruments, for example the Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees of 28 July 1951, as supplemented by the New York Protocol of 31 January 1967 (‘the Geneva Convention’), to which they are signatory
  . |
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(1)

The Union's objective of ensuring a high level of security within an area of Freedom, Security and Justice (Article 67(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the Union (TFEU)) should be achieved, inter alia, through common measures on the crossing of internal borders by persons and border control at external borders and the common visa policy as part of a
  convergent
  system
  , which would allow the exchange of data, a complete situation awareness and is
  aimed at facilitating legitimate travel
  in the Union and international exchanges encouraging and developing cultural diversity and intercultural understanding,
  and tackling
  irregular
  immigration.
  In realising this objective it is necessary to ensure respect for fundamental rights (Article 67(1) of the TFEU) and human dignity in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) and, concerning the development of a common asylum, immigration and external border control policy, the fair treatment of third country nationals (Article 67(2) of the TFEU), respect for their right of asylum and international protection, the principle of non-refoulement and sea rescue of migrants and compliance with the international obligations of the Union and Member States arising from the international instruments, for example the Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees of 28 July 1951, as supplemented by the New York Protocol of 31 January 1967 (‘the Geneva Convention’), to which they are signatory
  .

convergent

, which would allow the exchange of data, a complete situation awareness and is

in the Union and international exchanges encouraging and developing cultural diversity and intercultural understanding,

irregular

In realising this objective it is necessary to ensure respect for fundamental rights (Article 67(1) of the TFEU) and human dignity in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) and, concerning the development of a common asylum, immigration and external border control policy, the fair treatment of third country nationals (Article 67(2) of the TFEU), respect for their right of asylum and international protection, the principle of non-refoulement and sea rescue of migrants and compliance with the international obligations of the Union and Member States arising from the international instruments, for example the Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees of 28 July 1951, as supplemented by the New York Protocol of 31 January 1967 (‘the Geneva Convention’), to which they are signatory

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

Recital 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (1a) | The Union needs a more coherent approach to the internal and external aspects of migration management and internal security, and should establish a correlation between the fight against illegal immigration and the improvement of the security of the external border, and a better cooperation and dialogue with third countries for dealing with illegal immigration and promoting legal migration. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1a)

(1a)

The Union needs a more coherent approach to the internal and external aspects of migration management and internal security, and should establish a correlation between the fight against illegal immigration and the improvement of the security of the external border, and a better cooperation and dialogue with third countries for dealing with illegal immigration and promoting legal migration.

The Union needs a more coherent approach to the internal and external aspects of migration management and internal security, and should establish a correlation between the fight against illegal immigration and the improvement of the security of the external border, and a better cooperation and dialogue with third countries for dealing with illegal immigration and promoting legal migration.

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 b (new)

Recital 1 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (1b) | It is necessary to develop an integrated approach to issues arising from the pressure of migration and asylum applications and for the management of Union external borders and provide a budget and adequate resources to cope with emergencies in the spirit of respect for human rights and solidarity between all Member States, while remaining aware of national responsibilities and ensuring a clear division of tasks. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1b)

(1b)

It is necessary to develop an integrated approach to issues arising from the pressure of migration and asylum applications and for the management of Union external borders and provide a budget and adequate resources to cope with emergencies in the spirit of respect for human rights and solidarity between all Member States, while remaining aware of national responsibilities and ensuring a clear division of tasks.

It is necessary to develop an integrated approach to issues arising from the pressure of migration and asylum applications and for the management of Union external borders and provide a budget and adequate resources to cope with emergencies in the spirit of respect for human rights and solidarity between all Member States, while remaining aware of national responsibilities and ensuring a clear division of tasks.

Amendment 7

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 c (new)

Recital 1 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (1c) | In its resolution of 8 June 2011



   (2)



  , the European Parliament, further emphasised the need of developing better synergies between different funds and programs and points to the fact that the simplification of management of funds and allowing cross-financing enable the allocation of more funds to common objectives, welcomed the Commission's intention to reduce the total number of budgetary instruments in Home Affairs in a two-pillar structure and, where possible, under shared management and expressed its belief that this approach should contribute significantly to an increased simplification, rationalisation, consolidation and transparency of the current funds and programmes. It stressed, however, the need to ensure that the different objectives of home affairs policies will not be mixed up. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(1c)

(1c)

In its resolution of 8 June 2011



   (2)



  , the European Parliament, further emphasised the need of developing better synergies between different funds and programs and points to the fact that the simplification of management of funds and allowing cross-financing enable the allocation of more funds to common objectives, welcomed the Commission's intention to reduce the total number of budgetary instruments in Home Affairs in a two-pillar structure and, where possible, under shared management and expressed its belief that this approach should contribute significantly to an increased simplification, rationalisation, consolidation and transparency of the current funds and programmes. It stressed, however, the need to ensure that the different objectives of home affairs policies will not be mixed up.

In its resolution of 8 June 2011

(2

, the European Parliament, further emphasised the need of developing better synergies between different funds and programs and points to the fact that the simplification of management of funds and allowing cross-financing enable the allocation of more funds to common objectives, welcomed the Commission's intention to reduce the total number of budgetary instruments in Home Affairs in a two-pillar structure and, where possible, under shared management and expressed its belief that this approach should contribute significantly to an increased simplification, rationalisation, consolidation and transparency of the current funds and programmes. It stressed, however, the need to ensure that the different objectives of home affairs policies will not be mixed up.

Justification

Justification

Paragraph 109 of the resolution of 8 June 2011‘Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe’

Paragraph 109 of the resolution of 8 June 2011‘Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe’

Amendment 8

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2 a (new)

Recital 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (2a) | According to the Union Internal Security Strategy, freedom, security and justice are objectives that should be pursued in parallel, and in order to achieve freedom and justice, security should always be pursued in accordance with the principles of the Treaties, the rule of law and Union's fundamental rights obligations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(2a)

(2a)

According to the Union Internal Security Strategy, freedom, security and justice are objectives that should be pursued in parallel, and in order to achieve freedom and justice, security should always be pursued in accordance with the principles of the Treaties, the rule of law and Union's fundamental rights obligations.

According to the Union Internal Security Strategy, freedom, security and justice are objectives that should be pursued in parallel, and in order to achieve freedom and justice, security should always be pursued in accordance with the principles of the Treaties, the rule of law and Union's fundamental rights obligations.

Amendment 9

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Recital 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (3) | Solidarity among Member States, clarity about the division of tasks, respect for fundamental rights and the rule of law as well as a strong focus on the global perspective and
  the inextricable link
  with
  external security
  should be key principles guiding the implementation of the Internal Security Strategy. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(3)

Solidarity among Member States, clarity about the division of tasks, respect for fundamental rights and the rule of law as well as a strong focus on the global perspective and
  the inextricable link
  with
  external security
  should be key principles guiding the implementation of the Internal Security Strategy.

the inextricable link

external security

| (3) | Solidarity among Member States, clarity about the division of tasks, respect for fundamental
  freedoms and human
  rights and the rule of law as well as a strong focus on the global perspective and
  full compliance
  with
  Union foreign policy objectives as laid down in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU)
  should be key principles guiding the implementation of the Internal Security Strategy. |
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(3)

Solidarity among Member States, clarity about the division of tasks, respect for fundamental
  freedoms and human
  rights and the rule of law as well as a strong focus on the global perspective and
  full compliance
  with
  Union foreign policy objectives as laid down in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU)
  should be key principles guiding the implementation of the Internal Security Strategy.

freedoms and human

full compliance

Union foreign policy objectives as laid down in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU)

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 a (new)

Recital 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (3a) | The Internal Security Fund should take special account of Member States which are facing disproportionate burdens from migratory flows due to their geographical location. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(3a)

(3a)

The Internal Security Fund should take special account of Member States which are facing disproportionate burdens from migratory flows due to their geographical location.

The Internal Security Fund should take special account of Member States which are facing disproportionate burdens from migratory flows due to their geographical location.

Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 a (new)

Recital 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (6a) | The global resources for this Regulation and for Regulation (EU) No XXX/2012 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime and crisis management should jointly establish the financial envelope for the entire duration of the Fund, which should constitute the prime reference for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure in accordance with Point 17 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(6a)

(6a)

The global resources for this Regulation and for Regulation (EU) No XXX/2012 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime and crisis management should jointly establish the financial envelope for the entire duration of the Fund, which should constitute the prime reference for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure in accordance with Point 17 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management.

The global resources for this Regulation and for Regulation (EU) No XXX/2012 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime and crisis management should jointly establish the financial envelope for the entire duration of the Fund, which should constitute the prime reference for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure in accordance with Point 17 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management.

Justification

Justification

To mirror recital 8 of the proposal for a regulation establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime and crisis management (COM(2011)0753).

To mirror recital 8 of the proposal for a regulation establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime and crisis management (COM(2011)0753).

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Recital 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (8) | The Internal Security Fund should express solidarity through financial assistance to those Member States that fully apply the Schengen provisions on external borders as well as to those who are preparing for full participation in Schengen. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(8)

The Internal Security Fund should express solidarity through financial assistance to those Member States that fully apply the Schengen provisions on external borders as well as to those who are preparing for full participation in Schengen.

| (8) | The Internal Security Fund should express solidarity through financial assistance to those Member States that fully apply the Schengen provisions on external borders as well as to those who are preparing for full participation in Schengen
  , and that respect international law by providing assistance and protection to those in need
  . |
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(8)

The Internal Security Fund should express solidarity through financial assistance to those Member States that fully apply the Schengen provisions on external borders as well as to those who are preparing for full participation in Schengen
  , and that respect international law by providing assistance and protection to those in need
  .

, and that respect international law by providing assistance and protection to those in need

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Recital 11

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (11) | When executing tasks at external borders and consulates in accordance with the Schengen acquis on borders and visas, Member States carry out activities in the interest of and on behalf of all other Member States in the Schengen area and thus performing a public service for the Union.
  To express solidarity, the
  Instrument should contribute to supporting operating costs related to border control and visa policy and enable Member States to systematically maintain capabilities crucial for that service for all. Such support consists of full reimbursement of a choice of costs related to the objectives under this instrument and will form an integral part of the national programmes. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(11)

When executing tasks at external borders and consulates in accordance with the Schengen acquis on borders and visas, Member States carry out activities in the interest of and on behalf of all other Member States in the Schengen area and thus performing a public service for the Union.
  To express solidarity, the
  Instrument should contribute to supporting operating costs related to border control and visa policy and enable Member States to systematically maintain capabilities crucial for that service for all. Such support consists of full reimbursement of a choice of costs related to the objectives under this instrument and will form an integral part of the national programmes.

To express solidarity, the

| (11) | When executing tasks at external borders and consulates in accordance with the Schengen acquis on borders and visas, Member States carry out activities in the interest of and on behalf of all other Member States in the Schengen area and thus performing a public service for the Union.
  The
  Instrument should contribute to supporting operating costs related to border control and visa policy and enable Member States to systematically maintain capabilities crucial for that service for all. Such support consists of full reimbursement of a choice of
  specific
  costs related to the objectives under this instrument and will form an integral part of the national programmes.
  To avoid duplication, fragmentation and cost inefficiency, the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (Frontex) should coordinate Member States' activities financed under the operating support. |
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(11)

When executing tasks at external borders and consulates in accordance with the Schengen acquis on borders and visas, Member States carry out activities in the interest of and on behalf of all other Member States in the Schengen area and thus performing a public service for the Union.
  The
  Instrument should contribute to supporting operating costs related to border control and visa policy and enable Member States to systematically maintain capabilities crucial for that service for all. Such support consists of full reimbursement of a choice of
  specific
  costs related to the objectives under this instrument and will form an integral part of the national programmes.
  To avoid duplication, fragmentation and cost inefficiency, the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (Frontex) should coordinate Member States' activities financed under the operating support.

The

specific

To avoid duplication, fragmentation and cost inefficiency, the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (Frontex) should coordinate Member States' activities financed under the operating support.

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Recital 13

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (13) | This
  instrument should be implemented in full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13)

This
  instrument should be implemented in full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

This

| (13) | Respecting the human rights of migrants and refugees is of key importance for the Union. The
  instrument should be implemented in full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
  , the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the Geneva Convention, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, UN human rights treaties and international humanitarian law
  . |
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(13)

Respecting the human rights of migrants and refugees is of key importance for the Union. The
  instrument should be implemented in full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
  , the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the Geneva Convention, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, UN human rights treaties and international humanitarian law
  .

Respecting the human rights of migrants and refugees is of key importance for the Union. The

, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the Geneva Convention, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, UN human rights treaties and international humanitarian law

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

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) | Uniform and high-quality external border control is essential for strengthening the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice. The Commission should therefore provide specific guidelines which would ensure the coordination between Member States as regards infrastructure, equipment, means of transport, IT systems and contribute to satisfying common security standards. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13a)

(13a)

Uniform and high-quality external border control is essential for strengthening the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice. The Commission should therefore provide specific guidelines which would ensure the coordination between Member States as regards infrastructure, equipment, means of transport, IT systems and contribute to satisfying common security standards.

Uniform and high-quality external border control is essential for strengthening the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice. The Commission should therefore provide specific guidelines which would ensure the coordination between Member States as regards infrastructure, equipment, means of transport, IT systems and contribute to satisfying common security standards.

Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13 b (new)

Recital 13 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (13b) | Pursuant to Article 3 of the TEU, the Instrument should support activities which ensure the protection of children at risk of harm at the external borders.




  In particular, the Instrument's activities should promote the identification, immediate assistance and referral to protection services of children at risk, including the provision of special protection and assistance to unaccompanied children.




  Regular monitoring and evaluation, including monitoring of expenditure, should be carried out to assess the way in which the protection of children is addressed in the Instrument's activities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13b)

(13b)

Pursuant to Article 3 of the TEU, the Instrument should support activities which ensure the protection of children at risk of harm at the external borders.

Pursuant to Article 3 of the TEU, the Instrument should support activities which ensure the protection of children at risk of harm at the external borders.

In particular, the Instrument's activities should promote the identification, immediate assistance and referral to protection services of children at risk, including the provision of special protection and assistance to unaccompanied children.

In particular, the Instrument's activities should promote the identification, immediate assistance and referral to protection services of children at risk, including the provision of special protection and assistance to unaccompanied children.

Regular monitoring and evaluation, including monitoring of expenditure, should be carried out to assess the way in which the protection of children is addressed in the Instrument's activities.

Regular monitoring and evaluation, including monitoring of expenditure, should be carried out to assess the way in which the protection of children is addressed in the Instrument's activities.

Justification

Justification

The EU has committed itself to protecting the rights of the child. These efforts need to be made visible in the implementation and execution of this Regulation.

The EU has committed itself to protecting the rights of the child. These efforts need to be made visible in the implementation and execution of this Regulation.

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

Recital 14

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (14) | To ensure a uniform and high-quality external border control and to facilitate
  legitimate travel across external borders
  within the framework of the EU internal security strategy, the Instrument should contribute to the development of a European common integrated border management system, which includes all the measures involving policy, legislation, systematic co-operation, the distribution of the burden, personnel, equipment and technology taken at different levels by the competent authorities of the Member States, acting in co-operation with the Frontex Agency, with third-countries and, where necessary, with other actors, utilising, inter alia, the four-tier border security model and integrated risk analysis of the European Union. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(14)

To ensure a uniform and high-quality external border control and to facilitate
  legitimate travel across external borders
  within the framework of the EU internal security strategy, the Instrument should contribute to the development of a European common integrated border management system, which includes all the measures involving policy, legislation, systematic co-operation, the distribution of the burden, personnel, equipment and technology taken at different levels by the competent authorities of the Member States, acting in co-operation with the Frontex Agency, with third-countries and, where necessary, with other actors, utilising, inter alia, the four-tier border security model and integrated risk analysis of the European Union.

legitimate travel across external borders

| (14) | To ensure a uniform and high-quality external border control and to
  organise and
  facilitate
  regular migration and mobility
  within the framework of the EU internal security strategy, the Instrument should contribute to the development of a European common integrated border management system, which includes all the measures involving policy, legislation, systematic co-operation, the distribution of the burden,
  assessment of the situation and changing circumstances regarding crossing points for illegal migrants,
  personnel, equipment and technology taken at different levels by the competent authorities of the Member States, acting in co-operation with the Frontex Agency, with third-countries and, where necessary, with other actors, utilising, inter alia, the four-tier border security model and integrated risk analysis of the European Union. |
| --- | --- |

(14)

To ensure a uniform and high-quality external border control and to
  organise and
  facilitate
  regular migration and mobility
  within the framework of the EU internal security strategy, the Instrument should contribute to the development of a European common integrated border management system, which includes all the measures involving policy, legislation, systematic co-operation, the distribution of the burden,
  assessment of the situation and changing circumstances regarding crossing points for illegal migrants,
  personnel, equipment and technology taken at different levels by the competent authorities of the Member States, acting in co-operation with the Frontex Agency, with third-countries and, where necessary, with other actors, utilising, inter alia, the four-tier border security model and integrated risk analysis of the European Union.

organise and

regular migration and mobility

assessment of the situation and changing circumstances regarding crossing points for illegal migrants,

Amendment 18

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Recital 16

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (16) | It should include support for national measures and cooperation between Member States in the area of visa policy and other pre-frontier activities that take place prior to external border controls. The efficient management of activities organised by the services of the Member States in third countries is in the interest of the common visa policy as part of a multi-layered system aimed at facilitating
  legitimate travel and tackling
  irregular immigration into the European Union, and constitutes an integral part of the common integrated border management system. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(16)

It should include support for national measures and cooperation between Member States in the area of visa policy and other pre-frontier activities that take place prior to external border controls. The efficient management of activities organised by the services of the Member States in third countries is in the interest of the common visa policy as part of a multi-layered system aimed at facilitating
  legitimate travel and tackling
  irregular immigration into the European Union, and constitutes an integral part of the common integrated border management system.

legitimate travel and tackling

| (16) | It should include support for national measures and cooperation between Member States in the area of visa policy and other pre-frontier activities that take place prior to external border controls
  , in particular those which prioritise safe maritime borders and which facilitate regular migration and mobility, while making full use of the Visa Information System (VIS) to promote cost-efficiency and avoid double spending
  . The efficient management of activities organised by the services of the Member States in third countries is in the interest of the common visa policy as part of a multi-layered system aimed at facilitating
  regular migration and mobility and preventing
  irregular immigration into the European Union,
  saving people in distress at sea
  and constitutes an integral part of the common integrated border management system. |
| --- | --- |

(16)

It should include support for national measures and cooperation between Member States in the area of visa policy and other pre-frontier activities that take place prior to external border controls
  , in particular those which prioritise safe maritime borders and which facilitate regular migration and mobility, while making full use of the Visa Information System (VIS) to promote cost-efficiency and avoid double spending
  . The efficient management of activities organised by the services of the Member States in third countries is in the interest of the common visa policy as part of a multi-layered system aimed at facilitating
  regular migration and mobility and preventing
  irregular immigration into the European Union,
  saving people in distress at sea
  and constitutes an integral part of the common integrated border management system.

, in particular those which prioritise safe maritime borders and which facilitate regular migration and mobility, while making full use of the Visa Information System (VIS) to promote cost-efficiency and avoid double spending

regular migration and mobility and preventing

saving people in distress at sea

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Recital 17

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (17) | Moreover, it should support measures in the territory of the Schengen countries as part of the development of a common integrated border management system which strengthens the overall functioning of the Schengen area. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(17)

Moreover, it should support measures in the territory of the Schengen countries as part of the development of a common integrated border management system which strengthens the overall functioning of the Schengen area.

| (17) | Moreover, it should support measures in the territory of the Schengen countries as part of the development of a common integrated border management system which strengthens the overall functioning of the Schengen area.
  Member States should notably devote to EUROSUR the necessary funding in order to ensure the good functioning of the network. |
| --- | --- |

(17)

Moreover, it should support measures in the territory of the Schengen countries as part of the development of a common integrated border management system which strengthens the overall functioning of the Schengen area.
  Member States should notably devote to EUROSUR the necessary funding in order to ensure the good functioning of the network.

Member States should notably devote to EUROSUR the necessary funding in order to ensure the good functioning of the network.

Amendment 20

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Recital 18

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (18) | The Instrument should also support the development by the European Union of IT systems which would equip Member States with the tools to manage the movement of third-country nationals across borders more efficiently and to ensure
  a better
  identification and verification of travellers (‘smart borders’). To this end, a programme should be established the aim of which is to cover cost for the development of both the central and national components of such systems, ensuring technical consistency, cost savings and a smooth implementation in the Member States. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(18)

The Instrument should also support the development by the European Union of IT systems which would equip Member States with the tools to manage the movement of third-country nationals across borders more efficiently and to ensure
  a better
  identification and verification of travellers (‘smart borders’). To this end, a programme should be established the aim of which is to cover cost for the development of both the central and national components of such systems, ensuring technical consistency, cost savings and a smooth implementation in the Member States.

European

a better

| (18) | The Instrument should also support the development by the Union of IT systems which would equip Member States with the tools to manage the movement of third-country nationals across borders more efficiently and to ensure
  more effective
  identification and verification of travellers (‘smart borders’)
  , thereby enhancing border security and generating positive economic impacts
  . To this end, a programme should be established the aim of which is to cover cost for the development of both the central and national components of such systems, ensuring technical consistency,
  interoperability with other Union IT systems,
  cost savings and a smooth implementation in the Member States. |
| --- | --- |

(18)

The Instrument should also support the development by the Union of IT systems which would equip Member States with the tools to manage the movement of third-country nationals across borders more efficiently and to ensure
  more effective
  identification and verification of travellers (‘smart borders’)
  , thereby enhancing border security and generating positive economic impacts
  . To this end, a programme should be established the aim of which is to cover cost for the development of both the central and national components of such systems, ensuring technical consistency,
  interoperability with other Union IT systems,
  cost savings and a smooth implementation in the Member States.

more effective

, thereby enhancing border security and generating positive economic impacts

interoperability with other Union IT systems,

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Recital 19

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (19) | To address immediately unforeseen migratory pressure and
  threats
  to border security it should be possible to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in Regulation ... 2012/EU laying down general provisions on the Asylum and Migration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police co-operation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(19)

To address immediately unforeseen migratory pressure and
  threats
  to border security it should be possible to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in Regulation ... 2012/EU laying down general provisions on the Asylum and Migration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police co-operation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management.

threats

| (19) | To address immediately unforeseen migratory pressure and
  risks
  to border security it should be possible to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in Regulation ... 2012/EU laying down general provisions on the Asylum and Migration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police co-operation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management. |
| --- | --- |

(19)

To address immediately unforeseen migratory pressure and
  risks
  to border security it should be possible to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in Regulation ... 2012/EU laying down general provisions on the Asylum and Migration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police co-operation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management.

risks

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Recital 20

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (20) | Moreover, in the interest of enhanced solidarity in the Schengen area as a whole, where weaknesses or possible
  threats
  are identified, notably following a Schengen evaluation, the Member State concerned should follow the matter up adequately by using resources under its programmes by priority, where applicable, complementing emergency assistance measures. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(20)

Moreover, in the interest of enhanced solidarity in the Schengen area as a whole, where weaknesses or possible
  threats
  are identified, notably following a Schengen evaluation, the Member State concerned should follow the matter up adequately by using resources under its programmes by priority, where applicable, complementing emergency assistance measures.

threats

| (20) | Moreover, in the interest of enhanced solidarity in the Schengen area as a whole, where weaknesses or possible
  risks
  are identified, notably following a Schengen evaluation, the Member State concerned should follow the matter up adequately by using resources under its programmes by priority, where applicable, complementing emergency assistance measures. |
| --- | --- |

(20)

Moreover, in the interest of enhanced solidarity in the Schengen area as a whole, where weaknesses or possible
  risks
  are identified, notably following a Schengen evaluation, the Member State concerned should follow the matter up adequately by using resources under its programmes by priority, where applicable, complementing emergency assistance measures.

risks

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 21

Recital 21

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (21) | To reinforce solidarity and responsibility sharing, Member States should be encouraged to use a part of the resources available under the programmes for specific priorities defined by the Union, such as the purchase of technical equipment needed by the Frontex Agency and the development of consular co-operation for the Union. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21)

To reinforce solidarity and responsibility sharing, Member States should be encouraged to use a part of the resources available under the programmes for specific priorities defined by the Union, such as the purchase of technical equipment needed by the Frontex Agency and the development of consular co-operation for the Union.

| (21) | To reinforce solidarity and responsibility sharing, Member States should be encouraged to use a part of the resources available under the programmes for specific priorities defined by the Union, such as the purchase of technical equipment needed by the Frontex Agency and the development of consular co-operation for the Union
  and the assistance to people in search of international protection
  . |
| --- | --- |

(21)

To reinforce solidarity and responsibility sharing, Member States should be encouraged to use a part of the resources available under the programmes for specific priorities defined by the Union, such as the purchase of technical equipment needed by the Frontex Agency and the development of consular co-operation for the Union
  and the assistance to people in search of international protection
  .

and the assistance to people in search of international protection

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 21 a (new)

Recital 21 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (21a) | Member States should avoid pursuing their own national interests when using the amount allocated under the Instrument for their national programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21a)

(21a)

Member States should avoid pursuing their own national interests when using the amount allocated under the Instrument for their national programme.

Member States should avoid pursuing their own national interests when using the amount allocated under the Instrument for their national programme.

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Recital 22

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (22) | To safeguard the application of the Schengen acquis throughout the Schengen area, the implementation of the Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis should also be supported under this Regulation, as an essential tool to accompany the policies ensuring the absence of any controls on persons. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(22)

To safeguard the application of the Schengen acquis throughout the Schengen area, the implementation of the Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis should also be supported under this Regulation, as an essential tool to accompany the policies ensuring the absence of any controls on persons.

| (22) | To safeguard the application of the Schengen acquis throughout the Schengen area, the implementation of the Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis should also be supported under this Regulation, as an essential tool to accompany the policies ensuring
  a high level of external border protection and
  the absence of any controls on persons
  within the Schengen area
  . |
| --- | --- |

(22)

To safeguard the application of the Schengen acquis throughout the Schengen area, the implementation of the Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis should also be supported under this Regulation, as an essential tool to accompany the policies ensuring
  a high level of external border protection and
  the absence of any controls on persons
  within the Schengen area
  .

a high level of external border protection and

within the Schengen area

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23

Recital 23

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (23) | In light of the experiences gained with the External Borders Fund and the development of the SIS and VIS, it is considered appropriate to allow for flexibility regarding possible transfers of resources between the different means of implementation of the objectives pursued under the Instrument, without prejudice to the principle of ensuring from the start a critical mass and financial stability for the programmes and the operating support for Member States. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(23)

In light of the experiences gained with the External Borders Fund and the development of the SIS and VIS, it is considered appropriate to allow for flexibility regarding possible transfers of resources between the different means of implementation of the objectives pursued under the Instrument, without prejudice to the principle of ensuring from the start a critical mass and financial stability for the programmes and the operating support for Member States.

| (23) | In light of the experiences gained with the External Borders Fund and the development of the SIS
  II
  and VIS, it is considered appropriate to allow for
  a certain degree of
  flexibility regarding possible transfers of resources between the different means of implementation of the objectives pursued under the Instrument, without prejudice to the principle of ensuring from the start a critical mass and financial stability for the programmes and the operating support for Member States
  and the scrutiny of the budget authority
  . |
| --- | --- |

(23)

In light of the experiences gained with the External Borders Fund and the development of the SIS
  II
  and VIS, it is considered appropriate to allow for
  a certain degree of
  flexibility regarding possible transfers of resources between the different means of implementation of the objectives pursued under the Instrument, without prejudice to the principle of ensuring from the start a critical mass and financial stability for the programmes and the operating support for Member States
  and the scrutiny of the budget authority
  .

II

a certain degree of

and the scrutiny of the budget authority

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Recital 24

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (24) | In the same vein, the scope of the actions and the ceiling for resources which remain available to the Union (‘Union actions’) should be increased to enhance the capacity of the Union to carry out in a given budget year multiple activities on the management of external borders and the common visa policy in the interest of the Union as a whole, when and insofar as the needs arise. Such Union actions include studies and pilot projects to further the policy and its application, measures or arrangements in third countries addressing migratory pressures from those countries in the interest of an optimal management of migration flows into the Union and an efficient organisation of the related tasks at external borders and consulates. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(24)

In the same vein, the scope of the actions and the ceiling for resources which remain available to the Union (‘Union actions’) should be increased to enhance the capacity of the Union to carry out in a given budget year multiple activities on the management of external borders and the common visa policy in the interest of the Union as a whole, when and insofar as the needs arise. Such Union actions include studies and pilot projects to further the policy and its application, measures or arrangements in third countries addressing migratory pressures from those countries in the interest of an optimal management of migration flows into the Union and an efficient organisation of the related tasks at external borders and consulates.

| (24) | In the same vein, the scope of the actions and the ceiling for resources which remain available to the Union (‘Union actions’) should be increased to enhance the capacity of the Union to carry out in a given budget year multiple activities on the management of external borders and the common visa policy in the interest of the Union as a whole, when and insofar as the needs arise. Such Union actions include studies and pilot projects to further the policy and its application,
  training of border guards in the protection of human rights,
  measures or arrangements in third countries addressing migratory pressures from those countries in the interest of an optimal management of migration flows into the Union and an efficient organisation of the related tasks at external borders and consulates. |
| --- | --- |

(24)

In the same vein, the scope of the actions and the ceiling for resources which remain available to the Union (‘Union actions’) should be increased to enhance the capacity of the Union to carry out in a given budget year multiple activities on the management of external borders and the common visa policy in the interest of the Union as a whole, when and insofar as the needs arise. Such Union actions include studies and pilot projects to further the policy and its application,
  training of border guards in the protection of human rights,
  measures or arrangements in third countries addressing migratory pressures from those countries in the interest of an optimal management of migration flows into the Union and an efficient organisation of the related tasks at external borders and consulates.

training of border guards in the protection of human rights,

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26 a (new)

Recital 26 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26a) | The TFEU provides for delegated acts only as non-legislative acts of general application relating to non-essential elements of a legislative act. Any essential element should be laid down in the legislative act in question. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26a)

(26a)

The TFEU provides for delegated acts only as non-legislative acts of general application relating to non-essential elements of a legislative act. Any essential element should be laid down in the legislative act in question.

The TFEU provides for delegated acts only as non-legislative acts of general application relating to non-essential elements of a legislative act. Any essential element should be laid down in the legislative act in question.

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26 b (new)

Recital 26 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26b) | Spending of funds in this area should be better coordinated in order to assure complementarity, a better efficiency and visibility, as well as to achieve better budgetary synergies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26b)

(26b)

Spending of funds in this area should be better coordinated in order to assure complementarity, a better efficiency and visibility, as well as to achieve better budgetary synergies.

Spending of funds in this area should be better coordinated in order to assure complementarity, a better efficiency and visibility, as well as to achieve better budgetary synergies.

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26 c (new)

Recital 26 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26c) | There is a need to maximise the impact of Union funding by mobilising, pooling and leveraging public and private financial resources. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26c)

(26c)

There is a need to maximise the impact of Union funding by mobilising, pooling and leveraging public and private financial resources.

There is a need to maximise the impact of Union funding by mobilising, pooling and leveraging public and private financial resources.

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26 d (new)

Recital 26 d (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26d) | Utmost transparency, accountability and democratic scrutiny for innovative financial instruments and mechanisms that involve the Union budget should be ensured. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26d)

(26d)

Utmost transparency, accountability and democratic scrutiny for innovative financial instruments and mechanisms that involve the Union budget should be ensured.

Utmost transparency, accountability and democratic scrutiny for innovative financial instruments and mechanisms that involve the Union budget should be ensured.

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26 e (new)

Recital 26 e (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26e) | Improving implementation and quality of spending should constitute guiding principles for achieving the objectives of the Instrument while ensuring optimal use of the financial resources. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26e)

(26e)

Improving implementation and quality of spending should constitute guiding principles for achieving the objectives of the Instrument while ensuring optimal use of the financial resources.

Improving implementation and quality of spending should constitute guiding principles for achieving the objectives of the Instrument while ensuring optimal use of the financial resources.

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26 f (new)

Recital 26 f (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26f) | It is important to ensure the sound financial management of the Instrument and its implementation in the most effective and user-friendly manner possible, while also ensuring legal certainty and the accessibility of the Instrument to all participants. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26f)

(26f)

It is important to ensure the sound financial management of the Instrument and its implementation in the most effective and user-friendly manner possible, while also ensuring legal certainty and the accessibility of the Instrument to all participants.

It is important to ensure the sound financial management of the Instrument and its implementation in the most effective and user-friendly manner possible, while also ensuring legal certainty and the accessibility of the Instrument to all participants.

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26 g (new)

Recital 26 g (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26 g) | The Commission should annually monitor the implementation of the Instrument with the aid of key indicators for assessing results and impacts. The indicators, including relevant baselines, should provide the minimum basis for assessing the extent to which the objectives of the Instrument have been achieved. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26 g)

(26 g)

The Commission should annually monitor the implementation of the Instrument with the aid of key indicators for assessing results and impacts. The indicators, including relevant baselines, should provide the minimum basis for assessing the extent to which the objectives of the Instrument have been achieved.

The Commission should annually monitor the implementation of the Instrument with the aid of key indicators for assessing results and impacts. The indicators, including relevant baselines, should provide the minimum basis for assessing the extent to which the objectives of the Instrument have been achieved.

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26 h (new)

Recital 26 h (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26h) | Where the Commission implements the budget under shared management, implementation tasks should be delegated to Member States. The Commission and the Member States should respect the principles of sound financial management, transparency and non-discrimination and ensure the visibility of Union action when they manage Union funds. To this end, the Commission and the Member States should fulfil their respective control and audit obligations, and assume the resulting responsibilities laid down in this Regulation. Complementary provisions should be laid down in sector-specific rules. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26h)

(26h)

Where the Commission implements the budget under shared management, implementation tasks should be delegated to Member States. The Commission and the Member States should respect the principles of sound financial management, transparency and non-discrimination and ensure the visibility of Union action when they manage Union funds. To this end, the Commission and the Member States should fulfil their respective control and audit obligations, and assume the resulting responsibilities laid down in this Regulation. Complementary provisions should be laid down in sector-specific rules.

Where the Commission implements the budget under shared management, implementation tasks should be delegated to Member States. The Commission and the Member States should respect the principles of sound financial management, transparency and non-discrimination and ensure the visibility of Union action when they manage Union funds. To this end, the Commission and the Member States should fulfil their respective control and audit obligations, and assume the resulting responsibilities laid down in this Regulation. Complementary provisions should be laid down in sector-specific rules.

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 28

Recital 28

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (28) | The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(28)

The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.

| (28) | The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of
  all
  relevant documents to the European Parliament and
  to the
  Council. |
| --- | --- |

(28)

The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of
  all
  relevant documents to the European Parliament and
  to the
  Council.

all

to the

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — point a a (new)

Article 2 — point a a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | ‘common security standards’ means the application of operational measures in a common and unfragmented manner to obtain a well defined level of security in the border control domain, following the guidelines for good governance on borders and visa, according to the Schengen catalogue for external border control, the Practical Handbook for border guards and the Handbook on visa, and the EUROSUR guidelines; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

‘common security standards’ means the application of operational measures in a common and unfragmented manner to obtain a well defined level of security in the border control domain, following the guidelines for good governance on borders and visa, according to the Schengen catalogue for external border control, the Practical Handbook for border guards and the Handbook on visa, and the EUROSUR guidelines;

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 1

Article 3 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The general objective of the Instrument shall be to contribute to ensuring a high level of security
  in the European Union
  . | 1.   The general objective of the Instrument shall be to contribute to ensuring a high level of security
  and a uniform and high-quality external border control, while facilitating mobility in a secure environment, in compliance with the Union's commitment to fundamental freedoms and human rights. This objective shall be fulfilled in accordance with the international obligations of the Union and its Member States regarding fundamental freedoms and human rights, including child protection of third-country nationals, the principle of non-refoulement, the right of asylum recognised under the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the Geneva Convention; and Union data protection rules. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The general objective of the Instrument shall be to contribute to ensuring a high level of security
  in the European Union
  .

in the European Union

1.   The general objective of the Instrument shall be to contribute to ensuring a high level of security
  and a uniform and high-quality external border control, while facilitating mobility in a secure environment, in compliance with the Union's commitment to fundamental freedoms and human rights. This objective shall be fulfilled in accordance with the international obligations of the Union and its Member States regarding fundamental freedoms and human rights, including child protection of third-country nationals, the principle of non-refoulement, the right of asylum recognised under the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the Geneva Convention; and Union data protection rules.

and a uniform and high-quality external border control, while facilitating mobility in a secure environment, in compliance with the Union's commitment to fundamental freedoms and human rights. This objective shall be fulfilled in accordance with the international obligations of the Union and its Member States regarding fundamental freedoms and human rights, including child protection of third-country nationals, the principle of non-refoulement, the right of asylum recognised under the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the Geneva Convention; and Union data protection rules.

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Within the general objective set out in paragraph 1, the Instrument shall contribute — in line with the priorities identified in relevant EU Strategies, programmes
  , threat
  and risk assessments — to the following specific objectives: | 2.   Within the general objective set out in paragraph 1, the Instrument shall contribute — in line with the priorities identified in relevant Union's strategies, programmes and risk assessments — to the following specific objectives: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Within the general objective set out in paragraph 1, the Instrument shall contribute — in line with the priorities identified in relevant EU Strategies, programmes
  , threat
  and risk assessments — to the following specific objectives:

EU

, threat

2.   Within the general objective set out in paragraph 1, the Instrument shall contribute — in line with the priorities identified in relevant Union's strategies, programmes and risk assessments — to the following specific objectives:

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point a — subparagraph 1

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point a — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel, ensure equal treatment of third country nationals and
  tackle
  irregular migration |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel, ensure equal treatment of third country nationals and
  tackle
  irregular migration

tackle

| (a) | supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel
  and mobility
  ,
  provide a high quality of service to visa applicants,
  ensure equal treatment
  in respect of Union citizens, on the one hand, and in respect of
  third country nationals
  on the other,
  and
  prevent
  irregular migration |
| --- | --- |

(a)

supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel
  and mobility
  ,
  provide a high quality of service to visa applicants,
  ensure equal treatment
  in respect of Union citizens, on the one hand, and in respect of
  third country nationals
  on the other,
  and
  prevent
  irregular migration

and mobility

provide a high quality of service to visa applicants,

in respect of Union citizens, on the one hand, and in respect of

on the other,

prevent

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point a — subparagraph 2

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point a — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as, inter alia, the
  number
  of consular posts equipped, secured and/or enhanced to ensure the efficient processing of visa applications and provide quality of service to visa applicants | The achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as, inter alia, the
  percentage
  of consular posts equipped, secured and/or enhanced to ensure the efficient processing of visa applications and provide quality of service to visa applicants
  , the percentage of overstayers per nationality, the number of common visa application centres, the average length of waiting time for the visa application to be decided upon, the share of multiple entry visas and the average visa cost per consular post. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as, inter alia, the
  number
  of consular posts equipped, secured and/or enhanced to ensure the efficient processing of visa applications and provide quality of service to visa applicants

number

The achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as, inter alia, the
  percentage
  of consular posts equipped, secured and/or enhanced to ensure the efficient processing of visa applications and provide quality of service to visa applicants
  , the percentage of overstayers per nationality, the number of common visa application centres, the average length of waiting time for the visa application to be decided upon, the share of multiple entry visas and the average visa cost per consular post.

percentage

, the percentage of overstayers per nationality, the number of common visa application centres, the average length of waiting time for the visa application to be decided upon, the share of multiple entry visas and the average visa cost per consular post.

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point b — subparagraph 1

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point b — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | supporting borders management, to ensure, on one hand, a high level of
  protection
  of external borders and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformity with the Schengen acquis |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

supporting borders management, to ensure, on one hand, a high level of
  protection
  of external borders and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformity with the Schengen acquis

protection

| (b) | supporting
  EU integrated
  borders management,
  promoting further harmonisation and standardisation
  to ensure, on one hand, a high level of
  control
  of external borders and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformity with the Schengen acquis
  , while guaranteeing access to international protection for those needing it, in accordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights, including the principle of non-refoulement. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

supporting
  EU integrated
  borders management,
  promoting further harmonisation and standardisation
  to ensure, on one hand, a high level of
  control
  of external borders and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformity with the Schengen acquis
  , while guaranteeing access to international protection for those needing it, in accordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights, including the principle of non-refoulement.

EU integrated

promoting further harmonisation and standardisation

control

, while guaranteeing access to international protection for those needing it, in accordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights, including the principle of non-refoulement.

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point b — subparagraph 2

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point b — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as, inter alia,
  the development of
  equipment
  for border control and
  the apprehensions of irregular third-country nationals at the external border in correspondence with the risk of the relevant section of the external border. | The achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as, inter alia,
  the number of border crossing points equipped with IT systems, communication infrastructure and
  equipment
  supporting the management of migration flows,
  the apprehensions of irregular third-country nationals at the external border in correspondence with the risk of the relevant section of the external border
  and the average waiting time at the border crossing points
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as, inter alia,
  the development of
  equipment
  for border control and
  the apprehensions of irregular third-country nationals at the external border in correspondence with the risk of the relevant section of the external border.

the development of

for border control and

The achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as, inter alia,
  the number of border crossing points equipped with IT systems, communication infrastructure and
  equipment
  supporting the management of migration flows,
  the apprehensions of irregular third-country nationals at the external border in correspondence with the risk of the relevant section of the external border
  and the average waiting time at the border crossing points
  .

the number of border crossing points equipped with IT systems, communication infrastructure and

supporting the management of migration flows,

and the average waiting time at the border crossing points

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ba) | improving border surveillance by sharing operational information between Members States and Frontex in order to reduce the loss of lives at sea and the number of irregular immigrants and increase internal security by preventing cross-border crimes, such as trafficking in human beings and the smuggling of drugs.



  The achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as, inter alia, the efficiency of the intervention of search and rescue for persons attempting to cross the border illegally, the number of trafficking and smuggling actions intercepted and the number of alarms identified in the European Situational Picture. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

improving border surveillance by sharing operational information between Members States and Frontex in order to reduce the loss of lives at sea and the number of irregular immigrants and increase internal security by preventing cross-border crimes, such as trafficking in human beings and the smuggling of drugs.

improving border surveillance by sharing operational information between Members States and Frontex in order to reduce the loss of lives at sea and the number of irregular immigrants and increase internal security by preventing cross-border crimes, such as trafficking in human beings and the smuggling of drugs.

The achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as, inter alia, the efficiency of the intervention of search and rescue for persons attempting to cross the border illegally, the number of trafficking and smuggling actions intercepted and the number of alarms identified in the European Situational Picture.

Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — last subparagraph (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 2 — last subparagraph (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Member States shall provide the Commission with the necessary information that is required for the assessment of the achievements, as measured against the indicators. The Commission shall be responsible for the assessment of the achievements. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Member States shall provide the Commission with the necessary information that is required for the assessment of the achievements, as measured against the indicators. The Commission shall be responsible for the assessment of the achievements.

Member States shall provide the Commission with the necessary information that is required for the assessment of the achievements, as measured against the indicators. The Commission shall be responsible for the assessment of the achievements.

Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point a

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | promoting the development and implementation of policies ensuring the absence of any controls on persons, whatever their nationality, when crossing the internal borders, carrying out checks on persons and monitoring efficiently the crossing of external borders; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

promoting the development and implementation of policies ensuring the absence of any controls on persons, whatever their nationality, when crossing the internal borders, carrying out checks on persons and monitoring efficiently the crossing of external borders;

| (a) | promoting the development and implementation
  and enforcement
  of policies ensuring the absence of any controls on persons, whatever their nationality, when crossing the internal borders, carrying out checks on persons and monitoring efficiently the crossing of external borders; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promoting the development and implementation
  and enforcement
  of policies ensuring the absence of any controls on persons, whatever their nationality, when crossing the internal borders, carrying out checks on persons and monitoring efficiently the crossing of external borders;

and enforcement

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point a a (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point a a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | promoting the identification, immediate assistance and referral to protection services of children at risk, including the provision of special protection and assistance to unaccompanied children; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

promoting the identification, immediate assistance and referral to protection services of children at risk, including the provision of special protection and assistance to unaccompanied children;

promoting the identification, immediate assistance and referral to protection services of children at risk, including the provision of special protection and assistance to unaccompanied children;

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point b

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | gradually establishing an integrated management system for external borders, including the reinforcement of interagency co-operation between migration and law enforcement authorities of Member States at the external borders and measures within the territory and the necessary flanking measures related to document security
  and
  identity management; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

gradually establishing an integrated management system for external borders, including the reinforcement of interagency co-operation between migration and law enforcement authorities of Member States at the external borders and measures within the territory and the necessary flanking measures related to document security
  and
  identity management;

and

| (b) | gradually establishing an integrated management system
  , based on solidarity and responsibility among others,
  for external borders, including the reinforcement of
  the Union border checks and surveillance systems, the
  interagency co-operation between migration
  , asylum
  and law enforcement authorities of Member States at the external borders and measures within the territory
  , including in the maritime border area,
  and the necessary flanking measures related to
  saving lives at sea,
  document security, identity management
  and the interoperability of acquired technical equipment, while ensuring full compliance with Union data protection rules and full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

gradually establishing an integrated management system
  , based on solidarity and responsibility among others,
  for external borders, including the reinforcement of
  the Union border checks and surveillance systems, the
  interagency co-operation between migration
  , asylum
  and law enforcement authorities of Member States at the external borders and measures within the territory
  , including in the maritime border area,
  and the necessary flanking measures related to
  saving lives at sea,
  document security, identity management
  and the interoperability of acquired technical equipment, while ensuring full compliance with Union data protection rules and full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
  ;

, based on solidarity and responsibility among others,

the Union border checks and surveillance systems, the

, asylum

, including in the maritime border area,

saving lives at sea,

and the interoperability of acquired technical equipment, while ensuring full compliance with Union data protection rules and full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

Amendment 49

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point c

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | promoting the development and implementation of the common policy on visas and other short-stay residence permits, including consular co-operation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

promoting the development and implementation of the common policy on visas and other short-stay residence permits, including consular co-operation;

| (c) | promoting the development and implementation of the common policy on visas and other short-stay residence permits, including consular co-operation
  and consular coverage, the promotion of common investigative practices concerning visa applications, uniform administrative procedures and decisions on visas, the development of common visa application centres, making full use of practical improvements and flexibility provided by the Visa Code
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

promoting the development and implementation of the common policy on visas and other short-stay residence permits, including consular co-operation
  and consular coverage, the promotion of common investigative practices concerning visa applications, uniform administrative procedures and decisions on visas, the development of common visa application centres, making full use of practical improvements and flexibility provided by the Visa Code
  ;

and consular coverage, the promotion of common investigative practices concerning visa applications, uniform administrative procedures and decisions on visas, the development of common visa application centres, making full use of practical improvements and flexibility provided by the Visa Code

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point d

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | setting up and running IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment
  supporting
  the
  management
  of
  migration flows across
  the external borders of the Union; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

setting up and running IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment
  supporting
  the
  management
  of
  migration flows across
  the external borders of the Union;

supporting

management

migration flows across

| (d) | setting up and running IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment
  that support
  the
  control
  of
  crossings at
  the external borders of the Union
  and fully respect personal data protection legislation
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

setting up and running IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment
  that support
  the
  control
  of
  crossings at
  the external borders of the Union
  and fully respect personal data protection legislation
  ;

that support

control

crossings at

and fully respect personal data protection legislation

Amendment 51

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

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

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

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (da) | harmonising the quality of the border management systems between the different Member States; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(da)

(da)

harmonising the quality of the border management systems between the different Member States;

harmonising the quality of the border management systems between the different Member States;

Amendment 52

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point d b (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point d b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (db) | reinforcing the situational awareness at the external borders and the reaction capabilities of Member States; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(db)

(db)

reinforcing the situational awareness at the external borders and the reaction capabilities of Member States;

reinforcing the situational awareness at the external borders and the reaction capabilities of Member States;

Amendment 53

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point d c (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point d c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (dc) | improving the capacity and the qualifications of all authorities and border guards operating at border-crossing points as regards the execution of their surveillance, advisory and control tasks with respect to international human rights law; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(dc)

(dc)

improving the capacity and the qualifications of all authorities and border guards operating at border-crossing points as regards the execution of their surveillance, advisory and control tasks with respect to international human rights law;

improving the capacity and the qualifications of all authorities and border guards operating at border-crossing points as regards the execution of their surveillance, advisory and control tasks with respect to international human rights law;

Amendment 54

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point e

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | ensuring the efficient and uniform application of the Union’s acquis on borders and visas,
  including the
  functioning of the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

ensuring the efficient and uniform application of the Union’s acquis on borders and visas,
  including the
  functioning of the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism;

including the

| (e) | ensuring the efficient and uniform application of the Union’s acquis on borders
  , asylum
  and visas
  , in particular by ensuring the effective
  functioning of the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

ensuring the efficient and uniform application of the Union’s acquis on borders
  , asylum
  and visas
  , in particular by ensuring the effective
  functioning of the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism;

, asylum

, in particular by ensuring the effective

Amendment 55

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point f

Article 3 — paragraph 3 — point f

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (f) | reinforcing the co-operation between Member States operating in third countries as regards the flows of third-country nationals into the territory of Member States, as well as the co-operation with third countries in this regard. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(f)

reinforcing the co-operation between Member States operating in third countries as regards the flows of third-country nationals into the territory of Member States, as well as the co-operation with third countries in this regard.

| (f) | reinforcing the co-operation between Member States operating in third countries as regards
  the funding for measures in third countries by the authorities of those countries,
  the flows of third-country nationals into the territory of Member States, as well as the co-operation with third countries in this regard
  , in full compliance with the objectives and principles of Union external action and humanitarian policy
  . |
| --- | --- |

(f)

reinforcing the co-operation between Member States operating in third countries as regards
  the funding for measures in third countries by the authorities of those countries,
  the flows of third-country nationals into the territory of Member States, as well as the co-operation with third countries in this regard
  , in full compliance with the objectives and principles of Union external action and humanitarian policy
  .

the funding for measures in third countries by the authorities of those countries,

, in full compliance with the objectives and principles of Union external action and humanitarian policy

Amendment 56

Amendment 56

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Within the objectives defined in Article 3, and in the light of the agreed conclusions of the policy dialogue as provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No .../2012 [Horizontal Regulation], the Instrument shall support actions in or by Member States and in particular the following: | 1.   Within the objectives defined in Article 3, and in the light of the agreed conclusions of the policy dialogue as provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No .../2012 [Horizontal Regulation], the Instrument shall support actions in or by Member States
  , contributing to reach an adequate level of protection at its external borders in compliance with common security standards
  and in particular the following: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Within the objectives defined in Article 3, and in the light of the agreed conclusions of the policy dialogue as provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No .../2012 [Horizontal Regulation], the Instrument shall support actions in or by Member States and in particular the following:

1.   Within the objectives defined in Article 3, and in the light of the agreed conclusions of the policy dialogue as provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No .../2012 [Horizontal Regulation], the Instrument shall support actions in or by Member States
  , contributing to reach an adequate level of protection at its external borders in compliance with common security standards
  and in particular the following:

, contributing to reach an adequate level of protection at its external borders in compliance with common security standards

Amendment 57

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | border crossing infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points and for surveillance between border crossing points and effective tackling of
  illegal
  crossing of the external borders; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

border crossing infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points and for surveillance between border crossing points and effective tackling of
  illegal
  crossing of the external borders;

illegal

| (a) | border crossing infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points and for surveillance between border crossing points and effective tackling of
  irregular
  crossing of the external borders; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

border crossing infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points and for surveillance between border crossing points and effective tackling of
  irregular
  crossing of the external borders;

irregular

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | operating equipment, means of transport and communication systems required for effective border control and the detection of persons, such as fixed terminals for VIS, SIS and the European Image Archiving System (FADO), including state-of-the-art technology; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

operating equipment, means of transport and communication systems required for effective border control and the detection of persons, such as fixed terminals for VIS, SIS and the European Image Archiving System (FADO), including state-of-the-art technology;

| (b) | operating equipment, means of transport and communication systems required for effective
  and secure
  border control
  , search and rescue
  and the detection of persons, such as fixed terminals for VIS, SIS and the European Image Archiving System (FADO), including state-of-the-art technology; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

operating equipment, means of transport and communication systems required for effective
  and secure
  border control
  , search and rescue
  and the detection of persons, such as fixed terminals for VIS, SIS and the European Image Archiving System (FADO), including state-of-the-art technology;

and secure

, search and rescue

Amendment 59

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | infrastructures, buildings and operating equipment required for the processing of visa applications and consular co-operation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

infrastructures, buildings and operating equipment required for the processing of visa applications and consular co-operation;

| (d) | infrastructures, buildings and operating equipment required for the processing of visa applications and consular co-operation
  , as well as other actions aimed at improving the quality of service for the visa applicants
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

infrastructures, buildings and operating equipment required for the processing of visa applications and consular co-operation
  , as well as other actions aimed at improving the quality of service for the visa applicants
  ;

, as well as other actions aimed at improving the quality of service for the visa applicants

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (da) | training regarding the use of the related systems and promotion of quality management standards; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(da)

(da)

training regarding the use of the related systems and promotion of quality management standards;

training regarding the use of the related systems and promotion of quality management standards;

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point e

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | studies,
  pilot
  projects and actions aiming to foster interagency cooperation within Member States and between Member States, and implementing the recommendations, operational standards and best practices resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union Agencies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

studies,
  pilot
  projects and actions aiming to foster interagency cooperation within Member States and between Member States, and implementing the recommendations, operational standards and best practices resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union Agencies.

pilot

| (e) | studies, projects
  , joint initiatives, trainings
  and actions
  on cross-cutting issues such as fundamental rights including child protection of third-country nationals
  aiming to foster interagency cooperation within Member States and between Member States,
  interoperability and harmonisation of border management systems,
  and implementing the recommendations, operational standards and best practices resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union Agencies. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

studies, projects
  , joint initiatives, trainings
  and actions
  on cross-cutting issues such as fundamental rights including child protection of third-country nationals
  aiming to foster interagency cooperation within Member States and between Member States,
  interoperability and harmonisation of border management systems,
  and implementing the recommendations, operational standards and best practices resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union Agencies.

, joint initiatives, trainings

on cross-cutting issues such as fundamental rights including child protection of third-country nationals

interoperability and harmonisation of border management systems,

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point e a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point e a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ea) | initiatives regarding the training of border guards in the protection of human rights including identification of victims of human trafficking; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ea)

(ea)

initiatives regarding the training of border guards in the protection of human rights including identification of victims of human trafficking;

initiatives regarding the training of border guards in the protection of human rights including identification of victims of human trafficking;

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Within the objectives defined in Article 3, this instrument shall support actions in relation to and in third countries and in particular the following: | 2.   Within the objectives defined in Article 3,
  and in the light of the agreed conclusions of the policy dialogue as provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No .../2012 [Horizontal Regulation],
  this instrument shall support actions in relation to and in third countries and in particular the following: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Within the objectives defined in Article 3, this instrument shall support actions in relation to and in third countries and in particular the following:

2.   Within the objectives defined in Article 3,
  and in the light of the agreed conclusions of the policy dialogue as provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No .../2012 [Horizontal Regulation],
  this instrument shall support actions in relation to and in third countries and in particular the following:

and in the light of the agreed conclusions of the policy dialogue as provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No .../2012 [Horizontal Regulation],

Amendment 64

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ba) | projects in third countries aimed at improving surveillance systems to ensure cooperation with the EUROSUR network; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

projects in third countries aimed at improving surveillance systems to ensure cooperation with the EUROSUR network;

projects in third countries aimed at improving surveillance systems to ensure cooperation with the EUROSUR network;

Amendment 65

Amendment 65

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point c

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | studies
  , events
  , training, equipment and pilot projects to provide ad hoc technical and operational expertise to third countries; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

studies
  , events
  , training, equipment and pilot projects to provide ad hoc technical and operational expertise to third countries;

, events

| (c) | studies, training, equipment and pilot projects to provide ad hoc technical and operational expertise to third countries; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

studies, training, equipment and pilot projects to provide ad hoc technical and operational expertise to third countries;

Amendment 66

Amendment 66

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point d

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | studies
  , events
  , training, equipment and pilot projects implementing specific recommendations, operational standards and best practices, resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies in third countries. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

studies
  , events
  , training, equipment and pilot projects implementing specific recommendations, operational standards and best practices, resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies in third countries.

, events

| (d) | studies, training, equipment and pilot projects
  on cross-cutting issues such as fundamental rights, including child protection, of third-country nationals,
  implementing specific recommendations, operational standards and best practices, resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies in third countries. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

studies, training, equipment and pilot projects
  on cross-cutting issues such as fundamental rights, including child protection, of third-country nationals,
  implementing specific recommendations, operational standards and best practices, resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies in third countries.

on cross-cutting issues such as fundamental rights, including child protection, of third-country nationals,

Justification

Justification

While strengthening of border controls may be necessary, the particular needs of vulnerable people and groups, such as unaccompanied minors, should not be forgotten.

While strengthening of border controls may be necessary, the particular needs of vulnerable people and groups, such as unaccompanied minors, should not be forgotten.

Amendment 67

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point d a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (da) | initiatives for the training of border guards regarding the protection of human rights; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(da)

(da)

initiatives for the training of border guards regarding the protection of human rights;

initiatives for the training of border guards regarding the protection of human rights;

Amendment 68

Amendment 68

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Coordination as regards actions in and in relation to third countries shall be ensured by the Commission and the Member States, together with the European External Action Service, as set out in Article 3(4a) of Regulation (EU) No ..../2013 [the Horizontal Regulation]. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Coordination as regards actions in and in relation to third countries shall be ensured by the Commission and the Member States, together with the European External Action Service, as set out in Article 3(4a) of Regulation (EU) No ..../2013 [the Horizontal Regulation].

Coordination as regards actions in and in relation to third countries shall be ensured by the Commission and the Member States, together with the European External Action Service, as set out in Article 3(4a) of Regulation (EU) No ..../2013 [the Horizontal Regulation].

Amendment 69

Amendment 69

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 2

Article 5 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority
  within
  the
  limits
  of the
  Financial Framework
  . | 2.   The annual appropriations
  for the Fund
  shall be authorised by the budgetary authority
  without prejudice to
  the
  provisions
  of the
  Council Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 and the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority
  within
  the
  limits
  of the
  Financial Framework
  .

within

limits

Financial Framework

2.   The annual appropriations
  for the Fund
  shall be authorised by the budgetary authority
  without prejudice to
  the
  provisions
  of the
  Council Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 and the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management
  .

for the Fund

without prejudice to

provisions

Council Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 and the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management

Amendment 70

Amendment 70

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1

Article 5 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The budget allocated under the Instrument shall be implemented under shared management in accordance with Article 55(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No ..../2012 [New Financial Regulation]
  , with the exception of Union actions referred to in Article 13, the emergency assistance referred to in Article 14 and the technical assistance referred to in Article 16(1)
  . | 4.   The budget allocated under the Instrument shall be implemented under
  direct management (in particular the Union actions referred to in Article 13, the emergency assistance referred to in Article 14 and the technical assistance referred to in Article 16(1)) or under
  shared management in accordance with Article 55(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No ..../2012 [New Financial Regulation]. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   The budget allocated under the Instrument shall be implemented under shared management in accordance with Article 55(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No ..../2012 [New Financial Regulation]
  , with the exception of Union actions referred to in Article 13, the emergency assistance referred to in Article 14 and the technical assistance referred to in Article 16(1)
  .

o

, with the exception of Union actions referred to in Article 13, the emergency assistance referred to in Article 14 and the technical assistance referred to in Article 16(1)

4.   The budget allocated under the Instrument shall be implemented under
  direct management (in particular the Union actions referred to in Article 13, the emergency assistance referred to in Article 14 and the technical assistance referred to in Article 16(1)) or under
  shared management in accordance with Article 55(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No ..../2012 [New Financial Regulation].

direct management (in particular the Union actions referred to in Article 13, the emergency assistance referred to in Article 14 and the technical assistance referred to in Article 16(1)) or under

o

Justification

Justification

Implementation of the EU's budget under shared management should be the exception, not the rule.

Implementation of the EU's budget under shared management should be the exception, not the rule.

Amendment 71

Amendment 71

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2

Article 5 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The method(s) of implementation of the budget for the programme on the development of new IT systems shall be set out in
  the implementing act referred to in Article 15
  (
  2
  ). | The method(s) of implementation of the budget for the programme on the development of new IT systems shall be set out in
  delegated act
  (
  s
  ). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The method(s) of implementation of the budget for the programme on the development of new IT systems shall be set out in
  the implementing act referred to in Article 15
  (
  2
  ).

the implementing act referred to in Article 15

2

The method(s) of implementation of the budget for the programme on the development of new IT systems shall be set out in
  delegated act
  (
  s
  ).

delegated act

s

Amendment 72

Amendment 72

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Article 5 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a.
     
  The Commission remains responsible for the implementation of the Union budget in accordance with Article 317 TFEU and shall inform the European Parliament and the Council on the operations carried out by entities other than Member States. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4a.
     
  The Commission remains responsible for the implementation of the Union budget in accordance with Article 317 TFEU and shall inform the European Parliament and the Council on the operations carried out by entities other than Member States.

4a.

The Commission remains responsible for the implementation of the Union budget in accordance with Article 317 TFEU and shall inform the European Parliament and the Council on the operations carried out by entities other than Member States.

Justification

Justification

Bringing the wording into line with the revised Financial Regulation.

Bringing the wording into line with the revised Financial Regulation.

Amendment 73

Amendment 73

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 5 — introductory part

Article 5 — paragraph 5 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   
  The
  global resources shall be used
  indicatively
  as follows: | 5.   
  Without prejudice to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority, the
  global resources shall be used as follows: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   
  The
  global resources shall be used
  indicatively
  as follows:

The

indicatively

5.   
  Without prejudice to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority, the
  global resources shall be used as follows:

Without prejudice to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority, the

Amendment 74

Amendment 74

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   
  EUR 2,000 million
  shall be allocated to the Member States
  indicatively
  as follows: | 1.   
  The 67 % of the global resources foreseen for the national programmes
  shall be allocated to the Member States as follows: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   
  EUR 2,000 million
  shall be allocated to the Member States
  indicatively
  as follows:

EUR 2,000 million

indicatively

1.   
  The 67 % of the global resources foreseen for the national programmes
  shall be allocated to the Member States as follows:

The 67 % of the global resources foreseen for the national programmes

Amendment 75

Amendment 75

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | EUR 1,200 million, as indicated in Annex I
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

EUR 1,200 million, as indicated in Annex I
  ;

EUR 1,200 million, as indicated in Annex I

| (a) | 34 % as follows:










  (i) | a basic amount of EUR 5 million per Member State at the beginning of the financial period; and |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

34 % as follows:

34 % as follows:

(i)

(i)

a basic amount of EUR 5 million per Member State at the beginning of the financial period; and

a basic amount of EUR 5 million per Member State at the beginning of the financial period; and

| (ii) | a variable amount per Member State calculated on the basis of the average of the amount received under Decision 574/2007/EC for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

a variable amount per Member State calculated on the basis of the average of the amount received under Decision 574/2007/EC for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013;

a variable amount per Member State calculated on the basis of the average of the amount received under Decision 574/2007/EC for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013;

Amendment 76

Amendment 76

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | EUR 450 million
  , based on the results of the mechanism described in Article 7; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

EUR 450 million
  , based on the results of the mechanism described in Article 7;

EUR 450 million

| (b) | 13 %
  , based on the results of the mechanism described in Article 7; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

13 %
  , based on the results of the mechanism described in Article 7;

13 %

Amendment 77

Amendment 77

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | in the framework of the mid term review and for the period as of budget year 2018,
  EUR 350 million
  , the remainder of the available appropriations under this Article or another amount, as determined pursuant to paragraph 2, based on the results of the risk analysis and the mechanism laid down in Article 8. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

in the framework of the mid term review and for the period as of budget year 2018,
  EUR 350 million
  , the remainder of the available appropriations under this Article or another amount, as determined pursuant to paragraph 2, based on the results of the risk analysis and the mechanism laid down in Article 8.

EUR 350 million

| (c) | in the framework of the mid term review and for the period as of budget year 2018,
  10 %
  , the remainder of the available appropriations under this Article or another amount, as determined pursuant to paragraph 2, based on the results of the risk analysis and the mechanism laid down in Article 8. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

in the framework of the mid term review and for the period as of budget year 2018,
  10 %
  , the remainder of the available appropriations under this Article or another amount, as determined pursuant to paragraph 2, based on the results of the risk analysis and the mechanism laid down in Article 8.

10 %

Amendment 78

Amendment 78

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  The Commission shall adopt, by implementing acts, the financial decision implementing point (a) of paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 18(2). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  The Commission shall adopt, by implementing acts, the financial decision implementing point (a) of paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 18(2).

1a.

The Commission shall adopt, by implementing acts, the financial decision implementing point (a) of paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 18(2).

Amendment 79

Amendment 79

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 b (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 1 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1b.
     
  Member States shall devote to EUROSUR the necessary funding in order to ensure the good functioning of this system. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1b.
     
  Member States shall devote to EUROSUR the necessary funding in order to ensure the good functioning of this system.

1b.

Member States shall devote to EUROSUR the necessary funding in order to ensure the good functioning of this system.

Amendment 80

Amendment 80

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 — paragraph 1

Article 7 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Member States may, in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point (a) of Article 6(1), receive an additional amount, provided that it is earmarked as such in the programme and shall be used to achieve specific actions listed in Annex II. | 1.   Member States may, in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point (a) of Article 6(1), receive an additional amount, provided that it is earmarked as such in the
  national
  programme and shall be used to achieve specific actions listed in Annex II. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Member States may, in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point (a) of Article 6(1), receive an additional amount, provided that it is earmarked as such in the programme and shall be used to achieve specific actions listed in Annex II.

1.   Member States may, in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point (a) of Article 6(1), receive an additional amount, provided that it is earmarked as such in the
  national
  programme and shall be used to achieve specific actions listed in Annex II.

national

Amendment 81

Amendment 81

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 — paragraph 2

Article 7 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 for the revision of the specific actions listed in Annex II
  , if deemed appropriate
  . On the basis of the new specific actions, Member States may receive an additional amount as laid down in paragraph 1, subject to available resources. | 2.   The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 for the revision of the specific actions listed in Annex II. On the basis of the new specific actions, Member States may receive an additional amount as laid down in paragraph 1, subject to available resources
  and provided the budgetary authority is informed on time
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 for the revision of the specific actions listed in Annex II
  , if deemed appropriate
  . On the basis of the new specific actions, Member States may receive an additional amount as laid down in paragraph 1, subject to available resources.

, if deemed appropriate

2.   The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 for the revision of the specific actions listed in Annex II. On the basis of the new specific actions, Member States may receive an additional amount as laid down in paragraph 1, subject to available resources
  and provided the budgetary authority is informed on time
  .

and provided the budgetary authority is informed on time

Amendment 82

Amendment 82

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   In order to allocate the amount indicated in point c) of Article 6(1), by
  1 June
  2017 the Commission shall establish, on the basis of input and in consultation with the Frontex Agency, a report which, in accordance with the Frontex risk analysis, shall set up threat levels at the external borders for the period 2017-2020. Threat levels will be based on the burden in border management and on the threats that affected security at the external borders of the Member States in 2014-2016 and they will take into account inter alia possible future trends on migratory flows and unlawful activities at the external borders considering the likely political, economic and social developments in the third countries concerned, in particular in neighbouring countries. | 1.   In order to allocate the amount indicated in point (c) of Article 6(1), by
  1 January
  2017 the Commission shall establish, on the basis of input and in consultation with the Frontex Agency
  and EASO
  , a report which, in accordance with the Frontex risk analysis, shall set up threat levels at the external borders for the period 2017-2020. Threat levels will be based on the burden in border management
  , assessment reports drawn up as part of the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism
  and on the threats that affected security
  and safety, including search and rescue operations at sea,
  at the external borders of the Member States in 2014-2016 and they will take into account inter alia possible future trends on migratory flows and unlawful activities at the external borders considering the likely political, economic and social developments in the third countries concerned, in particular in neighbouring countries. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   In order to allocate the amount indicated in point c) of Article 6(1), by
  1 June
  2017 the Commission shall establish, on the basis of input and in consultation with the Frontex Agency, a report which, in accordance with the Frontex risk analysis, shall set up threat levels at the external borders for the period 2017-2020. Threat levels will be based on the burden in border management and on the threats that affected security at the external borders of the Member States in 2014-2016 and they will take into account inter alia possible future trends on migratory flows and unlawful activities at the external borders considering the likely political, economic and social developments in the third countries concerned, in particular in neighbouring countries.

1 June

1.   In order to allocate the amount indicated in point (c) of Article 6(1), by
  1 January
  2017 the Commission shall establish, on the basis of input and in consultation with the Frontex Agency
  and EASO
  , a report which, in accordance with the Frontex risk analysis, shall set up threat levels at the external borders for the period 2017-2020. Threat levels will be based on the burden in border management
  , assessment reports drawn up as part of the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism
  and on the threats that affected security
  and safety, including search and rescue operations at sea,
  at the external borders of the Member States in 2014-2016 and they will take into account inter alia possible future trends on migratory flows and unlawful activities at the external borders considering the likely political, economic and social developments in the third countries concerned, in particular in neighbouring countries.

1 January

and EASO

, assessment reports drawn up as part of the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism

and safety, including search and rescue operations at sea,

Amendment 83

Amendment 83

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — introductory part

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The report shall determine the level of
  threat
  for each section of the external border by multiplying the length of the border section concerned with the weighing attributed to it as follows: | The report shall determine the level of
  risk
  for each section of the external border by multiplying the length of the border section concerned with the weighing attributed to it as follows: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The report shall determine the level of
  threat
  for each section of the external border by multiplying the length of the border section concerned with the weighing attributed to it as follows:

threat

The report shall determine the level of
  risk
  for each section of the external border by multiplying the length of the border section concerned with the weighing attributed to it as follows:

risk

Amendment 84

Amendment 84

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point a — point i

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point a — point i

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (i) | factor 1 for normal
  threat |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(i)

factor 1 for normal
  threat

threat

| (i) | factor 1 for normal
  risk |
| --- | --- |

(i)

factor 1 for normal
  risk

risk

Amendment 85

Amendment 85

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point a — point ii

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point a — point ii

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (ii) | factor 3 for medium
  threat |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ii)

factor 3 for medium
  threat

threat

| (ii) | factor 3 for medium
  risk |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

factor 3 for medium
  risk

risk

Amendment 86

Amendment 86

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point a — point iii

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point a — point iii

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (iii) | factor 5 for high
  threat
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(iii)

factor 5 for high
  threat
  ;

threat

| (iii) | factor 5 for high
  risk
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

factor 5 for high
  risk
  ;

risk

Amendment 87

Amendment 87

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b — point i

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b — point i

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (i) | factor 1 for normal
  threat |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(i)

factor 1 for normal
  threat

threat

| (i) | factor 1 for normal
  risk |
| --- | --- |

(i)

factor 1 for normal
  risk

risk

Amendment 88

Amendment 88

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b — point ii

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b — point ii

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (ii) | factor 3 for medium
  threat |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ii)

factor 3 for medium
  threat

threat

| (ii) | factor 3 for medium
  risk |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

factor 3 for medium
  risk

risk

Amendment 89

Amendment 89

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b — point iii

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b — point iii

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (iii) | factor 5 for high
  threat
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(iii)

factor 5 for high
  threat
  .

threat

| (iii) | factor 5 for high
  risk
  . |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

factor 5 for high
  risk
  .

risk

Amendment 90

Amendment 90

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 3

Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| On the basis of the report, the Commission shall determine which Member States will receive an additional amount. Those Member States which have an increased
  threat
  level in comparison to the
  threat level established
  for the calculation made for the budget year 2013 under Decision 574/2007/EC will receive pro rata additional resources. | On the basis of the report,
  and after informing
  the
  European Parliament, the
  Commission shall determine which Member States will receive an additional amount. Those Member States which have an increased level
  of risk
  in comparison to the
  risks identified
  for the calculation made for the budget year 2013 under Decision No 574/2007/EC will receive pro rata additional resources. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

On the basis of the report, the Commission shall determine which Member States will receive an additional amount. Those Member States which have an increased
  threat
  level in comparison to the
  threat level established
  for the calculation made for the budget year 2013 under Decision 574/2007/EC will receive pro rata additional resources.

threat

threat level established

On the basis of the report,
  and after informing
  the
  European Parliament, the
  Commission shall determine which Member States will receive an additional amount. Those Member States which have an increased level
  of risk
  in comparison to the
  risks identified
  for the calculation made for the budget year 2013 under Decision No 574/2007/EC will receive pro rata additional resources.

and after informing

European Parliament, the

of risk

risks identified

Amendment 91

Amendment 91

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | external maritime borders shall mean the outer limit of the territorial sea of the Member States as defined according to Articles 4 to 16 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. However, in cases where long range operations on a regular basis are required in
  order to prevent irregular migration/illegal entry,
  this
  shall
  be the outer limit of
  high threat areas
  . This shall be determined by taking into account the relevant data on these operations in 2014-2016 as provided by the Member States in question. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

external maritime borders shall mean the outer limit of the territorial sea of the Member States as defined according to Articles 4 to 16 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. However, in cases where long range operations on a regular basis are required in
  order to prevent irregular migration/illegal entry,
  this
  shall
  be the outer limit of
  high threat areas
  . This shall be determined by taking into account the relevant data on these operations in 2014-2016 as provided by the Member States in question.

order to prevent irregular migration/illegal entry,

shall

high threat areas

| (b) | external maritime borders shall mean the outer limit of the territorial sea of the Member States as defined according to Articles 4 to 16 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. However, in cases where long range operations on a regular basis are required in
  high risk areas
  , this
  may
  be the outer limit of
  a contiguous zone as defined in Article 33 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
  . This shall be determined by taking into account the relevant data on these operations in 2014-2016 as provided by the Member States in question. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

external maritime borders shall mean the outer limit of the territorial sea of the Member States as defined according to Articles 4 to 16 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. However, in cases where long range operations on a regular basis are required in
  high risk areas
  , this
  may
  be the outer limit of
  a contiguous zone as defined in Article 33 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
  . This shall be determined by taking into account the relevant data on these operations in 2014-2016 as provided by the Member States in question.

high risk areas

may

a contiguous zone as defined in Article 33 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Amendment 92

Amendment 92

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

Article 8 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| To that end, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 for the revision of the specific actions listed in Annex II. | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

To that end, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 for the revision of the specific actions listed in Annex II.

To that end, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 for the revision of the specific actions listed in Annex II.

deleted

deleted

Justification

Justification

This part is deleted because the same text already exists in Article 7(2).

This part is deleted because the same text already exists in Article 7(2).

Amendment 93

Amendment 93

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 1

Article 9 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The national programme to be prepared under this Instrument and
  those
  to be prepared under Regulation No .../2012/EU establishing as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police co-operation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management shall be drawn up jointly by Member States and proposed to the Commission as one single national programme for the Fund and in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No ..../2012 [Horizontal Regulation]. | 1.   The national programme to be prepared
  , on the basis of the conclusions of the policy dialogue referred to in Article 13 of Regulation(EU) No ..../2012 [Horizontal Regulation],
  under this Instrument and
  that
  to be prepared under Regulation No .../2012/EU establishing as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police co-operation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management shall be drawn up jointly by Member States and proposed to the Commission as one single national programme for the Fund and in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No ..../2012 [Horizontal Regulation]. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The national programme to be prepared under this Instrument and
  those
  to be prepared under Regulation No .../2012/EU establishing as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police co-operation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management shall be drawn up jointly by Member States and proposed to the Commission as one single national programme for the Fund and in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No ..../2012 [Horizontal Regulation].

those

1.   The national programme to be prepared
  , on the basis of the conclusions of the policy dialogue referred to in Article 13 of Regulation(EU) No ..../2012 [Horizontal Regulation],
  under this Instrument and
  that
  to be prepared under Regulation No .../2012/EU establishing as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police co-operation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management shall be drawn up jointly by Member States and proposed to the Commission as one single national programme for the Fund and in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No ..../2012 [Horizontal Regulation].

, on the basis of the conclusions of the policy dialogue referred to in Article 13 of Regulation(EU) No ..../2012 [Horizontal Regulation],

that

Amendment 94

Amendment 94

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | supporting and expanding the existing capacity at national level in the management of the external borders, bearing in mind inter alia
  new technology
  , developments and/or standards in relation to the management of migration flows; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

supporting and expanding the existing capacity at national level in the management of the external borders, bearing in mind inter alia
  new technology
  , developments and/or standards in relation to the management of migration flows;

new technology

| (b) | supporting and expanding the existing capacity at national level in
  visa policy and in
  the management of the external borders,
  with a view to prevent irregular migration and lives lost at sea, and to facilitate legitimate travel, including border crossings by persons in need of international protection,
  bearing in mind inter alia, developments and/or standards in relation to the management of migration flows; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

supporting and expanding the existing capacity at national level in
  visa policy and in
  the management of the external borders,
  with a view to prevent irregular migration and lives lost at sea, and to facilitate legitimate travel, including border crossings by persons in need of international protection,
  bearing in mind inter alia, developments and/or standards in relation to the management of migration flows;

visa policy and in

with a view to prevent irregular migration and lives lost at sea, and to facilitate legitimate travel, including border crossings by persons in need of international protection,

Amendment 95

Amendment 95

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point c

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | supporting the further development of the management of migration flows by consular and other services of the Member State in third countries, with a view to facilitating
  legitimate
  travel
  to
  and preventing irregular migration into the Union; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

supporting the further development of the management of migration flows by consular and other services of the Member State in third countries, with a view to facilitating
  legitimate
  travel
  to
  and preventing irregular migration into the Union;

legitimate

to

| (c) | supporting the further development of the management of migration flows by consular and other services of the Member State in third countries, with a view to facilitating travel
  in accordance with the law of the Union or the Member State concerned
  and preventing irregular migration into the Union; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

supporting the further development of the management of migration flows by consular and other services of the Member State in third countries, with a view to facilitating travel
  in accordance with the law of the Union or the Member State concerned
  and preventing irregular migration into the Union;

in accordance with the law of the Union or the Member State concerned

Justification

Justification

The term ‘legitimate’ is ambiguous and it is necessary to be more precise.

The term ‘legitimate’ is ambiguous and it is necessary to be more precise.

Amendment 96

Amendment 96

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point d a (new)

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (da) | developing projects following the recommendation of the relevant Union agencies, with a view to ensure a uniform and high-quality external border control and aiming at standardisation and interoperability of border management systems between Member States; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(da)

(da)

developing projects following the recommendation of the relevant Union agencies, with a view to ensure a uniform and high-quality external border control and aiming at standardisation and interoperability of border management systems between Member States;

developing projects following the recommendation of the relevant Union agencies, with a view to ensure a uniform and high-quality external border control and aiming at standardisation and interoperability of border management systems between Member States;

Amendment 97

Amendment 97

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point d b (new)

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point d b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (db) | supporting actions, under supervision and coordination of the Frontex Agency, aimed at harmonising at Union level the technological capabilities of the external border management; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(db)

(db)

supporting actions, under supervision and coordination of the Frontex Agency, aimed at harmonising at Union level the technological capabilities of the external border management;

supporting actions, under supervision and coordination of the Frontex Agency, aimed at harmonising at Union level the technological capabilities of the external border management;

Amendment 98

Amendment 98

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point e a (new)

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point e a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ea) | ensuring the full compliance with international and European obligations, including human rights obligations and the monitoring thereof, in close cooperation with third countries and civil society; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ea)

(ea)

ensuring the full compliance with international and European obligations, including human rights obligations and the monitoring thereof, in close cooperation with third countries and civil society;

ensuring the full compliance with international and European obligations, including human rights obligations and the monitoring thereof, in close cooperation with third countries and civil society;

Amendment 99

Amendment 99

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point f

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point f

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (f) | increasing
  the capacity to face upcoming challenges including present and future threats and pressures at the external borders of the Union, taking into account in particular the Frontex risk analysis. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(f)

increasing
  the capacity to face upcoming challenges including present and future threats and pressures at the external borders of the Union, taking into account in particular the Frontex risk analysis.

increasing

| (f) | building
  the capacity to face upcoming challenges including present and future threats and pressures at the external borders of the Union, taking into account in particular the Frontex risk analysis. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

building
  the capacity to face upcoming challenges including present and future threats and pressures at the external borders of the Union, taking into account in particular the Frontex risk analysis.

building

Amendment 100

Amendment 100

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 1

Article 10 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   A Member State may use up to
  50 %
  of the amount allocated under the Instrument to its national programme to finance operating support to the public authorities responsible for accomplishing the tasks and services which constitute a public service for the Union. These tasks and services relate to the one or more of the objectives referred to in Article 3
  (2)
  (a), (c) and (d). | 1.   A Member State may use up to
  30 %
  of the amount allocated under the Instrument to its national programme to finance operating support to the public authorities responsible for accomplishing the tasks and services which constitute a public service for the Union. These tasks and services relate to the one or more of the objectives referred to in Article 3
  (3)
  (a),
  (b),
  (c) and (d). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   A Member State may use up to
  50 %
  of the amount allocated under the Instrument to its national programme to finance operating support to the public authorities responsible for accomplishing the tasks and services which constitute a public service for the Union. These tasks and services relate to the one or more of the objectives referred to in Article 3
  (2)
  (a), (c) and (d).

50 %

(2)

1.   A Member State may use up to
  30 %
  of the amount allocated under the Instrument to its national programme to finance operating support to the public authorities responsible for accomplishing the tasks and services which constitute a public service for the Union. These tasks and services relate to the one or more of the objectives referred to in Article 3
  (3)
  (a),
  (b),
  (c) and (d).

30 %

(3)

(b),

Amendment 101

Amendment 101

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 2 — point a

Article 10 — paragraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | compliance with the Union acquis on borders and visa; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

compliance with the Union acquis on borders and visa;

| (a) | compliance with the Union acquis on borders
  , asylum
  and visa; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

compliance with the Union acquis on borders
  , asylum
  and visa;

, asylum

Amendment 102

Amendment 102

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)

Article 10 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | compliance with the objectives of the national programme; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

compliance with the objectives of the national programme;

compliance with the objectives of the national programme;

Amendment 103

Amendment 103

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 2 — point a b (new)

Article 10 — paragraph 2 — point a b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ab) | compliance with a list of priorities defined by the Frontex Agency in order to reach the common security standards and ensure coordination between Member States, avoid duplication, fragmentation and cost inefficiency in the border control domain; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ab)

(ab)

compliance with a list of priorities defined by the Frontex Agency in order to reach the common security standards and ensure coordination between Member States, avoid duplication, fragmentation and cost inefficiency in the border control domain;

compliance with a list of priorities defined by the Frontex Agency in order to reach the common security standards and ensure coordination between Member States, avoid duplication, fragmentation and cost inefficiency in the border control domain;

Amendment 104

Amendment 104

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 5 a (new)

Article 10 — paragraph 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 5a.
     
  If shortcomings are identified through the Schengen evaluation mechanism, operational support shall be suspended and these resources may be reallocated with a view to remedying the shortcomings identified in accordance with the provisions of Article 12 of that Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5a.
     
  If shortcomings are identified through the Schengen evaluation mechanism, operational support shall be suspended and these resources may be reallocated with a view to remedying the shortcomings identified in accordance with the provisions of Article 12 of that Regulation.

5a.

If shortcomings are identified through the Schengen evaluation mechanism, operational support shall be suspended and these resources may be reallocated with a view to remedying the shortcomings identified in accordance with the provisions of Article 12 of that Regulation.

Amendment 105

Amendment 105

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 6

Article 10 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   The Commission shall set out, by
  implementing
  acts, reporting procedures on the application of this provision and any other practical arrangements, to be made between Member States and the Commission to comply with this Article. Those
  implementing
  acts shall be adopted in accordance with
  the examination procedure referred to in
  Article
  18(2)
  . | 6.   The Commission shall set out, by
  delegated
  acts, reporting procedures on the application of this provision and any other practical arrangements, to be made between Member States and the Commission to comply with this Article. Those
  delegated
  acts shall be adopted in accordance with Article
  17
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   The Commission shall set out, by
  implementing
  acts, reporting procedures on the application of this provision and any other practical arrangements, to be made between Member States and the Commission to comply with this Article. Those
  implementing
  acts shall be adopted in accordance with
  the examination procedure referred to in
  Article
  18(2)
  .

implementing

implementing

the examination procedure referred to in

18(2)

6.   The Commission shall set out, by
  delegated
  acts, reporting procedures on the application of this provision and any other practical arrangements, to be made between Member States and the Commission to comply with this Article. Those
  delegated
  acts shall be adopted in accordance with Article
  17
  .

delegated

delegated

17

Amendment 106

Amendment 106

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 6 a (new)

Article 10 — paragraph 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 6a.
     
  The Frontex Agency shall ensure coordination between Member States as regards the activities financed under the operating support. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6a.
     
  The Frontex Agency shall ensure coordination between Member States as regards the activities financed under the operating support.

6a.

The Frontex Agency shall ensure coordination between Member States as regards the activities financed under the operating support.

Amendment 107

Amendment 107

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 2

Article 11 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The resources allocated to Lithuania pursuant to paragraph 1 shall not exceed
  EUR 150 million
  for the period 2014-2020 and shall be made available as additional specific operating support for Lithuania. | 2.   The resources allocated to Lithuania pursuant to paragraph 1 shall not exceed
  4 % of the global resources
  for the period 2014-2020 and shall be made available as additional specific operating support for Lithuania. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The resources allocated to Lithuania pursuant to paragraph 1 shall not exceed
  EUR 150 million
  for the period 2014-2020 and shall be made available as additional specific operating support for Lithuania.

EUR 150 million

2.   The resources allocated to Lithuania pursuant to paragraph 1 shall not exceed
  4 % of the global resources
  for the period 2014-2020 and shall be made available as additional specific operating support for Lithuania.

4 % of the global resources

Amendment 108

Amendment 108

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — subparagraph 1

Article 12 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Following a Schengen evaluation report, as adopted in accordance with the Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis, the Member State concerned shall examine, together with the Commission and the Frontex Agency, where appropriate, how to address the
  findings
  and implement the recommendations within the framework of its national programme. | Following a Schengen evaluation report, as adopted in accordance with the Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis, the Member State concerned shall examine, together with the Commission and the Frontex Agency, where appropriate, how to address the
  deficiencies
  and implement the recommendations within the framework of its national programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Following a Schengen evaluation report, as adopted in accordance with the Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis, the Member State concerned shall examine, together with the Commission and the Frontex Agency, where appropriate, how to address the
  findings
  and implement the recommendations within the framework of its national programme.

findings

Following a Schengen evaluation report, as adopted in accordance with the Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis, the Member State concerned shall examine, together with the Commission and the Frontex Agency, where appropriate, how to address the
  deficiencies
  and implement the recommendations within the framework of its national programme.

deficiencies

Amendment 109

Amendment 109

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — subparagraph 2

Article 12 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Where necessary,
  a Member State shall revise its national programme to take into account the findings and recommendations. | A Member State shall revise its national programme to take into account the findings and recommendations. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where necessary,
  a Member State shall revise its national programme to take into account the findings and recommendations.

Where necessary,

A Member State shall revise its national programme to take into account the findings and recommendations.

Amendment 110

Amendment 110

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — subparagraph 3

Article 12 — subparagraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| In dialogue with the Commission and the Frontex Agency,
  where appropriate, it
  shall reallocate resources under its programme, including
  , where necessary,
  those programmed for operating support, and/or introduce or amend actions aiming to remedy the weaknesses in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the Schengen evaluation report. | Particular attention shall be paid to the financing of corrective actions.
  In dialogue with the Commission and the Frontex Agency,
  the Member State concerned
  shall reallocate resources under its programme, including those programmed for operating support, and/or introduce or amend actions aiming to remedy the weaknesses in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the Schengen evaluation report.
  Any additional costs shall be eligible for financing under the Instrument. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In dialogue with the Commission and the Frontex Agency,
  where appropriate, it
  shall reallocate resources under its programme, including
  , where necessary,
  those programmed for operating support, and/or introduce or amend actions aiming to remedy the weaknesses in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the Schengen evaluation report.

where appropriate, it

, where necessary,

Particular attention shall be paid to the financing of corrective actions.
  In dialogue with the Commission and the Frontex Agency,
  the Member State concerned
  shall reallocate resources under its programme, including those programmed for operating support, and/or introduce or amend actions aiming to remedy the weaknesses in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the Schengen evaluation report.
  Any additional costs shall be eligible for financing under the Instrument.

Particular attention shall be paid to the financing of corrective actions.

the Member State concerned

Any additional costs shall be eligible for financing under the Instrument.

Amendment 111

Amendment 111

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies;

| (b) | to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States
  and third countries
  through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States
  and third countries
  through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies;

and third countries

Amendment 112

Amendment 112

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point c

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | to support the development of statistical tools and methods and common indicators; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

to support the development of statistical tools and methods and common indicators;

| (c) | to support the development of
  common
  statistical tools and methods and common indicators; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

to support the development of
  common
  statistical tools and methods and common indicators;

common

Amendment 113

Amendment 113

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point d

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact;

| (d) | to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact
  , including with regard to the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact
  , including with regard to the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms
  ;

, including with regard to the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms

Amendment 114

Amendment 114

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point e

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of
  good
  practices and innovative approaches at European level; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of
  good
  practices and innovative approaches at European level;

good

| (e) | to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of
  best
  practices and innovative approaches
  amongst different stakeholders
  at European level; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of
  best
  practices and innovative approaches
  amongst different stakeholders
  at European level;

best

amongst different stakeholders

Amendment 115

Amendment 115

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point e a (new)

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point e a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ea) | to promote projects aiming at standardisation, harmonisation and interoperability with a view to developing an integrated European border management system; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ea)

(ea)

to promote projects aiming at standardisation, harmonisation and interoperability with a view to developing an integrated European border management system;

to promote projects aiming at standardisation, harmonisation and interoperability with a view to developing an integrated European border management system;

Amendment 116

Amendment 116

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point g

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point g

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (g) | to boost the capacity of European networks to promote, support and further develop Union policies and objectives; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(g)

to boost the capacity of European networks to promote, support and further develop Union policies and objectives;

| (g) | to boost the capacity of European networks to
  assess,
  promote, support and further develop Union policies and objectives; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

to boost the capacity of European networks to
  assess,
  promote, support and further develop Union policies and objectives;

assess,

Amendment 117

Amendment 117

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point i a (new)

Article 13 — paragraph 2 — point i a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ia) | to support coordinating activities and information sharing between EUROPOL, the Frontex Agency and the Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT-Systems. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ia)

(ia)

to support coordinating activities and information sharing between EUROPOL, the Frontex Agency and the Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT-Systems.

to support coordinating activities and information sharing between EUROPOL, the Frontex Agency and the Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT-Systems.

Amendment 118

Amendment 118

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 — paragraph 1

Article 15 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   
  The indicative amount allocated for
  the programme on the development of the new IT systems
  managing the movement of third-country nationals across borders is set at EUR 1,100 million. The programme
  shall be implemented in accordance with the Union legislation defining the new IT systems and their communication infrastructure with the aim, in particular, to improving the management and control of travel flows at the external borders by reinforcing checks while speeding up border crossings for regular travellers. | 1.   The programme on the development of the new IT systems
  may build on existing structures and
  shall be implemented in accordance with the Union legislation defining the new IT systems and their communication infrastructure with the aim, in particular, to improving the management and control of travel flows at the external borders by reinforcing checks while speeding up border crossings for regular travellers
  and ensuring synergies with existing IT systems and avoiding double spending
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   
  The indicative amount allocated for
  the programme on the development of the new IT systems
  managing the movement of third-country nationals across borders is set at EUR 1,100 million. The programme
  shall be implemented in accordance with the Union legislation defining the new IT systems and their communication infrastructure with the aim, in particular, to improving the management and control of travel flows at the external borders by reinforcing checks while speeding up border crossings for regular travellers.

The indicative amount allocated for

managing the movement of third-country nationals across borders is set at EUR 1,100 million. The programme

1.   The programme on the development of the new IT systems
  may build on existing structures and
  shall be implemented in accordance with the Union legislation defining the new IT systems and their communication infrastructure with the aim, in particular, to improving the management and control of travel flows at the external borders by reinforcing checks while speeding up border crossings for regular travellers
  and ensuring synergies with existing IT systems and avoiding double spending
  .

may build on existing structures and

and ensuring synergies with existing IT systems and avoiding double spending

Amendment 119

Amendment 119

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

Article 15 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The main actions to be carried out should cover in particular, the development and testing of the central component and of the applications common to the national components of the systems, the communication infrastructure between central and national components, the coordination for putting them into operation, and the security management of the systems. | The main actions to be carried out should cover in particular, the development and testing of the central component and of the applications common to the national components of the systems, the communication infrastructure between central and national components, the coordination for putting them into operation,
  the coordination and the interoperability with the other IT systems in the field of border management,
  and the security management of the systems. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The main actions to be carried out should cover in particular, the development and testing of the central component and of the applications common to the national components of the systems, the communication infrastructure between central and national components, the coordination for putting them into operation, and the security management of the systems.

The main actions to be carried out should cover in particular, the development and testing of the central component and of the applications common to the national components of the systems, the communication infrastructure between central and national components, the coordination for putting them into operation,
  the coordination and the interoperability with the other IT systems in the field of border management,
  and the security management of the systems.

the coordination and the interoperability with the other IT systems in the field of border management,

Amendment 120

Amendment 120

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 3

Article 15 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Commission shall adopt
  , by implementing
  acts, the strategic framework and any revisions.
  Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 18(2)
  . | The Commission shall adopt
  delegated
  acts
  in accordance with Article 17 concerning
  the strategic framework and any revisions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission shall adopt
  , by implementing
  acts, the strategic framework and any revisions.
  Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 18(2)
  .

, by implementing

Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 18(2)

The Commission shall adopt
  delegated
  acts
  in accordance with Article 17 concerning
  the strategic framework and any revisions.

delegated

in accordance with Article 17 concerning

Amendment 121

Amendment 121

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 3 a (new)

Article 15 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of progress in developing new IT systems at least once a year and whenever appropriate. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of progress in developing new IT systems at least once a year and whenever appropriate.

The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of progress in developing new IT systems at least once a year and whenever appropriate.

Amendment 122

Amendment 122

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 2

Article 17 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The delegation of power referred to in this Regulation shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from the entry into force of this Regulation.
  The delegation of powers shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. | 2.   The delegation of power referred to in this Regulation shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from the entry into force of this Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The delegation of power referred to in this Regulation shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from the entry into force of this Regulation.
  The delegation of powers shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

The delegation of powers shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

2.   The delegation of power referred to in this Regulation shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from the entry into force of this Regulation.

Amendment 123

Amendment 123

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 — paragraph 5

Article 17 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to this Regulation shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of
  two
  months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by
  two
  months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council. | 5.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to this Regulation shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of
  three
  months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by
  three
  months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to this Regulation shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of
  two
  months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by
  two
  months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.

two

two

5.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to this Regulation shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of
  three
  months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by
  three
  months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.

three

three

Amendment 124

Amendment 124

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22

Article 22

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Article
  21 | Article
  22 |
| Review | Review |
| On the basis of a proposal of
  the Commission
  , the European Parliament and the Council shall review
  this Regulation
  by 30 June 2020 at the latest
  . | By 30 June 2018,
  the Commission
  shall propose a revision of
  this Regulation
  for the new financial period. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article
  21

21

Article
  22

22

Review

Review

On the basis of a proposal of
  the Commission
  , the European Parliament and the Council shall review
  this Regulation
  by 30 June 2020 at the latest
  .

On the basis of a proposal of

, the European Parliament and the Council shall review

by 30 June 2020 at the latest

By 30 June 2018,
  the Commission
  shall propose a revision of
  this Regulation
  for the new financial period.

By 30 June 2018,

shall propose a revision of

for the new financial period.

Amendment 125

Amendment 125

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I

Annex I

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Annex deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Annex deleted

Annex deleted

Amendment 126

Amendment 126

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — Objective 1 — indent 2

Annex III — Objective 1 — indent 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | staff
  cost |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

staff
  cost

cost

| — | staff
  costs, including for training |
| --- | --- |

—

staff
  costs, including for training

costs, including for training

Amendment 127

Amendment 127

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — Objective 2 — indent 2

Annex III — Objective 2 — indent 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | staff
  cost |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

staff
  cost

cost

| — | staff
  costs, including for training |
| --- | --- |

—

staff
  costs, including for training

costs, including for training

Amendment 128

Amendment 128

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — Objective 3 — indent 2

Annex III — Objective 3 — indent 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | staff
  cost |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

staff
  cost

cost

| — | staff
  costs, including for training |
| --- | --- |

—

staff
  costs, including for training

costs, including for training

Amendment 129

Amendment 129

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — paragraph 3 — introductory part

Annex III — paragraph 3 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Objective 3: setting up and running IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment supporting the management of migration flows across the external borders of the Union | Objective 3: setting up and running
  secure
  IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment supporting the management of migration flows across the external borders of the Union |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Objective 3: setting up and running IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment supporting the management of migration flows across the external borders of the Union

Objective 3: setting up and running
  secure
  IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment supporting the management of migration flows across the external borders of the Union

secure

Amendment 130

Amendment 130

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III — paragraph 3 — indent 4

Annex III — paragraph 3 — indent 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | communication infrastructure and security related matters |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

communication infrastructure and security related matters

| — | communication infrastructure and security
  as well as data protection
  related matters |
| --- | --- |

—

communication infrastructure and security
  as well as data protection
  related matters

as well as data protection

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(1)  
  Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.

1

Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.

(2)  
  Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.

2

Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.

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